Beyond Meat has appointed Tony Kalajian as Chief Accounting Officer and granted him an equity package that includes options to purchase shares of common stock and restricted stock units. The equity grant was approved by the company’s Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee on May 10, 2026. Another unnamed new employee also received RSUs under the same plan, as part of the company’s 2026 Inducement Plan.

Both Kalajian and the unnamed employee will follow a standard four-year vesting schedule, with a portion of their equity awards vesting on the first anniversary of their start date and the remainder vesting in monthly or quarterly installments depending on the type of equity. The 2026 Inducement Plan is specifically reserved for individuals who were not previously employed by Beyond Meat or its subsidiaries, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Overall, the appointments and equity grants are part of Beyond Meat’s efforts to strengthen its leadership team and incentivize new hires through equity incentives.