Beyond Meat (BYND) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 20, 2026, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

• Stockholders of record as of March 24, 2026, are entitled to vote; each share has one vote per proposal.

• The board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• Proxy materials are distributed primarily via the Internet to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Three Class I directors are nominated for election to serve until 2029.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026 is proposed.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) is included.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 11, 2026, for inclusion.

• Advance notice for other proposals or nominations must be given between January 20 and February 19, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of nine members, all independent, divided into three staggered classes.

• Recent board transitions included director resignations and new appointments linked to a debt exchange offer.

• Board committees include audit, human capital management and compensation, nominating and corporate governance, and risk.

• The board emphasizes diversity in skills, experience, and tenure; average tenure is 4.78 years, average age is 61.11.

• Corporate governance strengths include annual self-evaluations, stock ownership guidelines, and robust codes of conduct.