Form 4: Beyond Meat CEO Reports Tax-Related Stock Disposition
Insider Transaction Report
Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown reported a tax-related disposition of 1,975 shares of common stock at a deemed price of $0.9818 per share.
Summary
- Ethan Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
- On November 28, 2025, 1,975 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $0.9818 per share.
- This disposition was due to shares being withheld to pay taxes applicable to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) previously awarded under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
- Following this transaction, Ethan Brown directly beneficially owns 25,916,631 shares of common stock.
- Additionally, 639,881 shares are indirectly beneficially owned through Brown Asset Holding LLC, which is wholly owned by the Ethan Brown 2022 GRAT.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a routine, non-discretionary tax-related stock disposition by an executive, which is a neutral event and does not indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.
Future Outlook
The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of an insider transaction and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape within the plant-based food sector.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes, not a discretionary sale.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Date of the reported transaction where shares were withheld for tax purposes. |
| 12/01/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the reporting person's attorney-in-fact. |
Keywords
Beyond Meat, BYND, Ethan Brown, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Disposition, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, CEO
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