Beyond Meat (BYND) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

Beyond Meat's FY2025 10-K, filed Apr 09, 2026, lists 82 risk factors in 10 groups. Against the prior year's 80: 11 new, 9 dropped, 42 substantially reworded.

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Risk factors listed
8210 groups
New this year
11vs 80 last year
Dropped
9since the prior 10-K
Substantially reworded
42of those kept
Section length
39k wordsItem 1A

What the changes say

  • Beyond Meat faces severe stock price pressure and delisting risk after trading below $1.00 per share.
  • Massive equity dilution occurred through the Exchange Offer and ATM program, expanding shares significantly.
  • Long-term debt was restructured to $415.7 million, with continuing operating losses and negative cash flows.

What changed since the prior 10-K

New

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    Potential disruptions at the FDA, the SEC and other government agencies and regulatory authorities caused by funding shortages or a government shutdown could adversely impact our business and operating results

    Government shutdowns, such as the one ending November 12, 2025, could disrupt FDA and SEC reviews, customs processing, and international ingredient supply chains.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    Any further impairment in the value of our tangible and intangible assets could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and operating results

    Persistent softness in the plant-based meat category and declining market capitalization triggered asset impairment reviews for property, plant, and equipment.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    manufacturer, there can be no assurance that capacity will be available when required on acceptable terms, or at all

    Co-manufacturer disruptions from labor unrest, safety issues, or disasters could reduce production of our products until resolved.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    The operation, management and optimization of our production facilities may require more resources than we expect and may not meet our expectations at a reasonable cost, or at all. Moreover, we face competition for employees and may be unable to hire and retain employees at these facilities

    Managing and optimizing production facilities requires high capital expenditures and management attention, risking higher-than-expected costs and labor shortages.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    offset the anticipated higher expenses. Additionally, our inability to hire and retain skilled employees at these facilities will severely hamper our product development and manufacturing efforts

    Extruder lead times, calibration delays, and equipment replacement costs could increase production expenses and limit our manufacturing throughput.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    We are subject to the Netherlands Works Council Act. If regular or statutory consultation processes with employee representatives such as the Netherlands Works Council fail or are delayed, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially harmed

    Consultation processes with the Netherlands Works Council under the Works Council Act could delay or restrict our ability to execute restructurings and acquisitions.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Business

    The implementation of artificial intelligence technologies by us or our suppliers or other service providers could cause disruption in our business

    Adopting artificial intelligence technologies by us or our suppliers could introduce operational vulnerabilities, cybersecurity risks, and supply chain delivery delays.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Products

    reduce our capital resources. Similarly, the perception of risks related to such incidents, whether actual or not, or related to such claims, whether meritorious or not, could have an adverse effect on our brand and reputation

    Food safety incidents, contamination, or recalls mandated by the FDA or foreign regulators could destroy inventory and harm our brand reputation.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    The value of our shares of common stock may decrease as a result of dilution in connection with the Exchange Offer or exercise of the Warrants

    Issuing shares in the Exchange Offer and potential warrant exercises substantially diluted the ownership of our common stockholders.

  • NewRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    The market price of our common stock has experienced, and may continue to experience volatility, which could cause purchasers of our common stock to incur substantial losses

    Our common stock experienced extreme price volatility, trading between $0.52 and $3.62 in October 2025, and received a Nasdaq deficiency notice.

  • NewRisks Related to Regulatory and Legal Compliance Matters, Litigation and Legal Proceedings

    If our stock price continues to remain below $1.00, our common stock may be subject to delisting from Nasdaq

    We received a Nasdaq deficiency notice on March 4, 2026 for trading below the $1.00 minimum bid price, requiring compliance by August 31, 2026.

Dropped

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business

    Our strategic initiatives to improve our cost structure could have long-term adverse effects on our business, and we may not realize the operational or financial benefits from such actions, including achieving and/or sustaining our profitability and financial performance objectives

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business

    We may not successfully ramp up operations at our internal manufacturing facilities or these facilities may not operate in accordance with our expectations. Moreover, we face competition for employees and may be unable to hire and retain employees at these facilities

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Business

    investor criteria in the U.S., Europe and around the world related to ESG. These legal and regulatory requirements, as well as investor expectations related to ESG practices and disclosures are subject to change, can be unpredictable, and may be difficult and expensive for us to comply with

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Investments

    Our international manufacturing operations have required and may continue to require substantial investments and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. The planned suspension of our operational activities in China is expected to result in significant accelerated depreciation and impairment charges in 2025

    Global Operations Review and discontinuation of Beyond Meat Jerky.

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    In 2021, we issued a total of $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of the Notes in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    The accounting method for the Notes could adversely affect our reported financial condition and results

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    The capped call transactions may affect the value of the Notes and our common stock

  • DroppedRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    We have been advised that, in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates purchased shares of our common stock and/or entered into various derivative transactions with respect to our common stock

  • DroppedRisks Related to Being a Public Company

    If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis could be impaired, investors may lose confidence in our financial reporting and the trading price of our common stock may decline

Reworded

  • 92% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    Our significant indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations, expose us to risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our obligations under our outstanding indebtedness

    Updated debt figures to reflect long-term debt of $415.7 million as of December 31, 2025, including 2030 Notes and the Unprocessed Foods delayed draw term loan.

    Was: Our significant indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations, expose us to risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our obligations under the Notes

  • 85% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Our business and reputation could be negatively impacted by ESG matters and/or our reporting of such matters

    Clarified that ESG reporting standards and investor criteria across the U.S. and Europe may impact our business and compliance costs.

  • 81% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Loss of one or more of our co-manufacturers or our failure to timely identify and establish relationships with new co-manufacturers could harm our business and impede our growth

    Modified co-manufacturer disclosures to reflect that only a portion of revenue relies on co-manufacturers without written contracts.

  • 77% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    Our inability to access and employ the cash that collateralizes our outstanding and future letters of credit may impact our liquidity

    Updated restricted cash to $13.6 million for the Campus Lease letter of credit and added a $1.0 million Roquette pea protein supply letter of credit.

  • 72% rewrittenRisks Related to Regulatory and Legal Compliance Matters, Litigation and Legal Proceedings

    Future sales or issuances of our common stock in the public market could cause our share price to fall

    Added figures showing 317,834,446 shares issued in the Exchange Offer, 68,639,102 shares sold via the ATM Program, and 9,558,635 shares reserved for Warrants.

  • 70% rewrittenRisks Related to Regulatory and Legal Compliance Matters, Litigation and Legal Proceedings

    Our ability to utilize our federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be limited under Sections 382 and 383 of the Code

    Updated federal and state net operating loss carryforwards to $671.6 million and $284.5 million as of December 31, 2025, noting likely Section 382 limitations.

    Was: Our ability to utilize our federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be limited under Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”)

  • 68% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    We have a history of losses and negative cash flows from operating activities, and we may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability

    Included 2025 net income of $219.0 million from debt restructuring, offset by a $333.6 million operating loss and $144.9 million in negative operating cash flows.

    Was: We have a history of losses, and we may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability

  • 64% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Products

    Food safety and food-borne illness incidents, or the perception of related risks, may materially adversely affect our business by exposing us to lawsuits, product recalls or regulatory enforcement actions, increasing our operating costs and reducing demand for our product offerings

    Retained core food safety and allergen liability risks with minor phrasing adjustments regarding regulatory enforcement and product recalls.

  • 63% rewrittenRisks Related to Our International Operations

    Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could negatively impact our earnings

  • 58% rewrittenRisks Related to Regulatory and Legal Compliance Matters, Litigation and Legal Proceedings

    We are subject to international regulations that could adversely affect our business and results of operations

  • 58% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Weakness in the plant-based meat category, combined with our volume losses, has had a negative impact on our sales and profits

  • 58% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    If we are unable to sell our inventory in a timely manner, it could become obsolete, which could require us to write-down or write-off excess or obsolete inventory, which could harm our operating results

    Was: If we are unable to sell our inventory in a timely manner, it could become obsolete, which could require us to write-down or write-off obsolete inventory, which could harm our operating results

  • 55% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Because we rely on a limited number of third party suppliers, we may not be able to obtain raw materials on a timely basis or in sufficient quantities at competitive prices to produce our products or meet the demand for our products

  • 51% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    Provisions in the indentures governing the Notes and the Loan and Security Agreement could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover of us

    Was: Provisions in the Indenture governing the Notes could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover of us

  • 50% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    We currently have, and will continue to have, significant lease obligations for our corporate offices, including our Campus Headquarters, manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities and warehouses. We depend on cash flows from operating activities to pay our lease expenses

    Was: We currently have, and will continue to have, significant lease obligations for our corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities and warehouses. We depend on cash flows from operating activities to pay our lease expenses

  • 49% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    We may be unable to raise the funds necessary to repurchase the Notes for cash following a fundamental change, or to pay the cash amounts due upon conversion, and our future indebtedness may limit our ability to repurchase the Notes or pay cash upon their conversion

  • 48% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Our ability to accurately forecast our future results of operations is subject to many risks and uncertainties and our operating and financial results could differ materially from our expectations

  • 48% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Products

    Failure to continually innovate and successfully introduce and commercialize new products or successfully improve existing products may adversely affect our ability to continue to grow

  • 45% rewrittenRisks Related to Our International Operations

    Our international operations are subject to the FCPA and we could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws

  • 45% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Any changes in estimates, judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP or any future impairment charges could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and operating results

  • 45% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Products

    Consumer preferences for our products are difficult to predict and may change, and, if we are unable to respond quickly to new trends and demands, our business may be adversely affected

  • 41% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

    We will require additional financing to achieve our goals, and a failure to obtain this necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms, or at all, may force us to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product manufacturing and development, and other operations

  • 41% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Future acquisitions or investments could disrupt our business and harm our financial condition

  • 40% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Industry and Brand

    We face intense competition in our market from our competitors, including manufacturers of animal-based meat products and other brands that produce plant-based meat products, and potential competitors and new market entrants and we may lack sufficient financial or other resources to compete successfully

  • 39% rewrittenRisks Related to Being a Public Company

    Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud

  • 36% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    If we fail to effectively optimize our manufacturing and production capacity, accurately forecast demand for our products or quickly respond to forecast changes, our business and operating results and our brand reputation could be harmed

  • 34% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Fluctuations in our results of operations for our second and third quarters may impact, and may have a disproportionate effect on our overall financial condition and results of operations

  • 31% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    We may not be able to utilize our capacity efficiently or accurately plan our capacity requirements, which may adversely affect our gross margin, business and operating results

  • 29% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    The Company is subject to accounting estimate risks

  • 29% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Industry and Brand

    If we fail to develop and maintain our brand, our business could suffer

  • 28% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Our revenues and earnings may fluctuate as a result of our promotional activities

  • 27% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Any damage or disruption at our domestic or international manufacturing facilities may harm our business

  • 27% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    We estimate market opportunity and forecast market growth that may prove to be inaccurate, and even if the market in which we compete achieves the forecasted growth, our business could fail to grow at similar rates, if at all

  • 26% rewrittenRisks Related to Regulatory and Legal Compliance Matters, Litigation and Legal Proceedings

    Our share price has been and may continue to be highly volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment

  • 26% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Disruptions in the worldwide economy, including an economic recession, downturn, changes to trade policies, periods of rising or high inflation or economic uncertainty and volatility, have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition

    Was: Disruptions in the worldwide economy, including an economic recession, downturn, periods of rising or high inflation or economic uncertainty, have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition

  • 25% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    We rely on a limited number of distributors, and if we experience the loss of one or more distributors and cannot replace them in a timely manner or successfully expand our distribution footprint to new channels, our results of operations may be adversely affected

    Was: We rely on a limited number of distributors, and if we experience the loss of one or more distributors and cannot replace them in a timely manner, our results of operations may be adversely affected

  • 24% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    If we are unable to attract, train and retain employees or maintain our company culture, we may not be able to grow or successfully operate our business

  • 24% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Products

    Sales of the Beyond Burger contribute a significant portion of our revenue. A reduction in sales of Beyond Burger would have an adverse effect on our financial condition

  • 23% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Investments

    Our ownership of real property is subject to all the risks inherent in an investment in real estate

  • 23% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Privacy

    A cybersecurity incident, other technology disruptions or failure to comply with laws and regulations relating to privacy and the protection of data relating to individuals could negatively impact our business, our reputation and our relationships with customers

  • 21% rewrittenRisks Related to Our International Operations

    Our international operations could expose us to substantial business, regulatory, political, financial and economic risks

  • 20% rewrittenRisks Related to Our Business

    Failure by our transportation providers to deliver our products on time, or at all, could result in lost sales

All 82 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Risks Related to Our Business

  1. 01Disruptions in the worldwide economy, including an economic recession, downturn, changes to trade policies, periods of rising or high inflation or economic uncertainty and volatility, have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition26% rewritten
  2. 02We have a history of losses and negative cash flows from operating activities, and we may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability68% rewritten
  3. 03Weakness in the plant-based meat category, combined with our volume losses, has had a negative impact on our sales and profits58% rewritten
  4. 04Potential disruptions at the FDA, the SEC and other government agencies and regulatory authorities caused by funding shortages or a government shutdown could adversely impact our business and operating resultsNew
  5. 05If we fail to effectively optimize our manufacturing and production capacity, accurately forecast demand for our products or quickly respond to forecast changes, our business and operating results and our brand reputation could be harmed36% rewritten
  6. 06We may not be able to utilize our capacity efficiently or accurately plan our capacity requirements, which may adversely affect our gross margin, business and operating results31% rewritten
  7. 07If we are unable to sell our inventory in a timely manner, it could become obsolete, which could require us to write-down or write-off excess or obsolete inventory, which could harm our operating results58% rewritten
  8. 08Fluctuations in our results of operations for our second and third quarters may impact, and may have a disproportionate effect on our overall financial condition and results of operations34% rewritten
  9. 09Any further impairment in the value of our tangible and intangible assets could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and operating resultsNew
  10. 10Our ability to accurately forecast our future results of operations is subject to many risks and uncertainties and our operating and financial results could differ materially from our expectations48% rewritten
  11. 11We estimate market opportunity and forecast market growth that may prove to be inaccurate, and even if the market in which we compete achieves the forecasted growth, our business could fail to grow at similar rates, if at all27% rewritten
  12. 12Because we rely on a limited number of third party suppliers, we may not be able to obtain raw materials on a timely basis or in sufficient quantities at competitive prices to produce our products or meet the demand for our products55% rewritten
  13. 13The markets for some of the ingredients we use, such as avocado oil, may be particularly volatile due to factors such as limited supply sources, crop yield, seasonal shifts, climate conditions, industry demand, including as a result of food safety concerns, product recalls and government regulations
  14. 14Disruptions to our supply chain could have a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results
  15. 15Inflationary price pressures of raw materials, labor, transportation, fuel or other inputs used by us and our suppliers, including the effects of high interest rates, has negatively impacted, and could continue to negatively impact, our business and results of operations
  16. 16Our future business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by reduced or limited availability of plant-based protein or avocado oil that meets our standards
  17. 17We rely on a limited number of distributors, and if we experience the loss of one or more distributors and cannot replace them in a timely manner or successfully expand our distribution footprint to new channels, our results of operations may be adversely affected25% rewritten
  18. 18If we fail to cost-effectively acquire new customers or retain our existing customers, or if we fail to derive revenue from our existing customers consistent with our historical performance, our business could be materially adversely affected
  19. 19Consolidation of customers or the loss of a significant customer could negatively impact our sales and profitability
  20. 20Loss of one or more of our co-manufacturers or our failure to timely identify and establish relationships with new co-manufacturers could harm our business and impede our growth81% rewritten
  21. 21manufacturer, there can be no assurance that capacity will be available when required on acceptable terms, or at allNew
  22. 22Any damage or disruption at our domestic or international manufacturing facilities may harm our business27% rewritten
  23. 23Our business could be adversely affected by a workplace accident or safety incident
  24. 24The operation, management and optimization of our production facilities may require more resources than we expect and may not meet our expectations at a reasonable cost, or at all. Moreover, we face competition for employees and may be unable to hire and retain employees at these facilitiesNew
  25. 25offset the anticipated higher expenses. Additionally, our inability to hire and retain skilled employees at these facilities will severely hamper our product development and manufacturing effortsNew
  26. 26We may face difficulties as we expand our operations in other countries, including into those in which we have no prior operating experience
  27. 27Our revenue growth rate has fluctuated in recent periods and may continue to slow or decline in the future
  28. 28Our revenues and earnings may fluctuate as a result of our promotional activities28% rewritten
  29. 29Historical results are not indicative of future results
  30. 30Failure by our transportation providers to deliver our products on time, or at all, could result in lost sales20% rewritten
  31. 31If we are unable to attract, train and retain employees or maintain our company culture, we may not be able to grow or successfully operate our business24% rewritten
  32. 32Some of our international employees are employed by professional employer organizations
  33. 33We are subject to the Netherlands Works Council Act. If regular or statutory consultation processes with employee representatives such as the Netherlands Works Council fail or are delayed, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially harmedNew
  34. 34An interruption in services provided by third party service providers could adversely affect our business operations
  35. 35Future acquisitions or investments could disrupt our business and harm our financial condition41% rewritten
  36. 36Our business and reputation could be negatively impacted by ESG matters and/or our reporting of such matters85% rewritten
  37. 37The Company is subject to accounting estimate risks29% rewritten
  38. 38Any changes in estimates, judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP or any future impairment charges could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and operating results45% rewritten
  39. 39Our results of operations could be materially negatively affected if we cannot successfully keep pace with or are unable to properly manage technological changes impacting the development of our products and implementation of our business needs
  40. 40The implementation of artificial intelligence technologies by us or our suppliers or other service providers could cause disruption in our businessNew

Risks Related to Our Products

  1. 41Food safety and food-borne illness incidents, or the perception of related risks, may materially adversely affect our business by exposing us to lawsuits, product recalls or regulatory enforcement actions, increasing our operating costs and reducing demand for our product offerings64% rewritten
  2. 42reduce our capital resources. Similarly, the perception of risks related to such incidents, whether actual or not, or related to such claims, whether meritorious or not, could have an adverse effect on our brand and reputationNew
  3. 43Consumer preferences for our products are difficult to predict and may change, and, if we are unable to respond quickly to new trends and demands, our business may be adversely affected45% rewritten
  4. 44Sales of the Beyond Burger contribute a significant portion of our revenue. A reduction in sales of Beyond Burger would have an adverse effect on our financial condition24% rewritten
  5. 45We have in the past, and may in the future, increase the prices of our products; however, consumers may not be willing to pay increased prices for our products or, if we cannot maintain such prices in accordance with our business strategy, our margins may stagnate or decrease
  6. 46Failure to continually innovate and successfully introduce and commercialize new products or successfully improve existing products may adversely affect our ability to continue to grow48% rewritten
  7. 47Ingredient and packaging costs are volatile and may rise significantly, which may negatively impact the profitability of our business

Risks Related to Our Industry and Brand

  1. 48We face intense competition in our market from our competitors, including manufacturers of animal-based meat products and other brands that produce plant-based meat products, and potential competitors and new market entrants and we may lack sufficient financial or other resources to compete successfully40% rewritten
  2. 49Our brand and reputation may be diminished due to real or perceived quality or health issues with our products, which could have an adverse effect on our business, reputation, operating results and financial condition
  3. 50If we fail to develop and maintain our brand, our business could suffer29% rewritten

Risks Related to Our International Operations

  1. 51Our international operations could expose us to substantial business, regulatory, political, financial and economic risks21% rewritten
  2. 52Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could negatively impact our earnings63% rewritten
  3. 53Our international operations are subject to the FCPA and we could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws45% rewritten

Risks Related to Our Investments

  1. 54Our ownership of real property is subject to all the risks inherent in an investment in real estate23% rewritten

Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Privacy

  1. 55We may not be able to protect our proprietary technology adequately, which may impact our commercial success
  2. 56We may not be able to protect our intellectual property adequately, which may harm the value of our brand
  3. 57We rely on information technology systems, and any inadequacy, failure, interruption or security breaches of those systems, including those of third parties upon which we rely, may harm our ability to effectively operate our business
  4. 58A cybersecurity incident, other technology disruptions or failure to comply with laws and regulations relating to privacy and the protection of data relating to individuals could negatively impact our business, our reputation and our relationships with customers23% rewritten

Risks Related to Our Lease Obligations, Indebtedness, Financial Position and Need for Additional Capital

  1. 59We currently have, and will continue to have, significant lease obligations, and our failure to meet those obligations could adversely affect our financial condition and business
  2. 60We currently have, and will continue to have, significant lease obligations for our corporate offices, including our Campus Headquarters, manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities and warehouses. We depend on cash flows from operating activities to pay our lease expenses50% rewritten
  3. 61Our significant indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations, expose us to risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our obligations under our outstanding indebtedness92% rewritten
  4. 62We may be unable to raise the funds necessary to repurchase the Notes for cash following a fundamental change, or to pay the cash amounts due upon conversion, and our future indebtedness may limit our ability to repurchase the Notes or pay cash upon their conversion49% rewritten
  5. 63Provisions in the indentures governing the Notes and the Loan and Security Agreement could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover of us51% rewritten
  6. 64The value of our shares of common stock may decrease as a result of dilution in connection with the Exchange Offer or exercise of the WarrantsNew
  7. 65The market price of our common stock has experienced, and may continue to experience volatility, which could cause purchasers of our common stock to incur substantial lossesNew
  8. 66We will require additional financing to achieve our goals, and a failure to obtain this necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms, or at all, may force us to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product manufacturing and development, and other operations41% rewritten
  9. 67Our inability to access and employ the cash that collateralizes our outstanding and future letters of credit may impact our liquidity77% rewritten
  10. 68Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry could adversely affect our current and projected business operations, our financial condition and results of operations

Risks Related to the Environment, Climate and Weather

  1. 69A major earthquake, tsunami, tornado, wildfire, flood, drought or other natural disaster or severe weather event could seriously disrupt our entire business
  2. 70Climate change may negatively affect our business and operations

Risks Related to Being a Public Company

  1. 71Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud39% rewritten

Risks Related to Regulatory and Legal Compliance Matters, Litigation and Legal Proceedings

  1. 72Our operations are subject to FDA governmental regulation and other foreign, federal, state and local regulation, and there is no assurance that we will be in compliance with all regulations
  2. 73We are subject to international regulations that could adversely affect our business and results of operations58% rewritten
  3. 74Increases in income tax rates or changes in income tax laws could have a material adverse impact on our financial results
  4. 75Litigation or other legal or regulatory proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and have a negative impact on our reputation or business
  5. 76Our share price has been and may continue to be highly volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment26% rewritten
  6. 77If our stock price continues to remain below $1.00, our common stock may be subject to delisting from NasdaqNew
  7. 78Future sales or issuances of our common stock in the public market could cause our share price to fall72% rewritten
  8. 79If securities or industry analysts issue an adverse or misleading opinion regarding our business or publish unfavorable research about our business, our share price and trading volume could decline
  9. 80We have never paid dividends on our capital stock and we do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future. Consequently, any gains from an investment in our common stock will likely depend on whether the price of our common stock increases
  10. 81Our charter documents and Delaware law could prevent a takeover that stockholders consider favorable and could also reduce the market price of our stock
  11. 82Our ability to utilize our federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be limited under Sections 382 and 383 of the Code70% rewritten

Other Beyond Meat 10-Ks

  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    80 risks

    Beyond Meat faces severe and ongoing financial losses, declining demand, and category-wide weakness in plant-based meats.

    Filed Mar 05, 2025

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