# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001655210
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-221867
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-221867.hdr.sgml**: 20250929

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-221867

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: S-8

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 20

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250929

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250929

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20250929

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BEYOND MEAT, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001655210
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 264087597
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** S-8
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-290574
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251352554

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 888 N. DOUGLAS STREET, SUITE 100
- **CITY:** EL SEGUNDO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90245
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 866-756-4112

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 888 N. DOUGLAS STREET, SUITE 100
- **CITY:** EL SEGUNDO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90245

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Savage River, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20151008

**As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2025** 

**Registration No. 333-** 

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM S-8** 

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT** 

***UNDER***

***THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933***

## Beyond Meat, Inc.
**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)** 

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| **Delaware** | **26-4087597** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of**<br> **Incorporation or organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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**888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100** 

**El Segundo, CA 90245** 

**(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)** 

**Beyond Meat, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan** 

**(Full title of the plan)** 

**Lubi Kutua** 

**Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer** 

**Beyond Meat, Inc.** 

**888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100** 

**El Segundo, CA 90245** 

**(866) 756-4112** 

**(Name and address and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)** 

***Copies to:***

**Gregory P. Rodgers, Esq.** 

**Cathy Birkeland, Esq.** 

**Latham & Watkins LLP** 

**1271 Avenue of the Americas** 

**New York, NY 10020** 

**Telephone: (212) 906-1200** 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☒ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
|  |  | Emerging growth company | ☐ |

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

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**PART I** 

**INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE SECTION 10(a) PROSPECTUS** 

The documents containing the information specified in this Part I will be delivered to the participants in the 2018 EIP (defined below) covered by this registration statement (the "Registration Statement") as required by Rule 428(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Such documents are not required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") as part of this Registration Statement.

**PART II** 

**INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT** 

**Registration of Additional Securities** 

This Registration Statement is being filed for the purpose of registering an additional 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 ("Common Stock"), of Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "Registrant") issuable under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2018 EIP") for which registration statements on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on May 3, 2019 (File No. 333-231186), May 15, 2020 (File No. 333-238304), March 3, 2022 (File No. 333-263263), May 11, 2023 (File No. 333-271824), May 10, 2024 (File No. 333-279332), and May 8, 2025 (File No. 333-287101) (collectively, the "Prior Registration Statements"), are effective.

Pursuant to General Instruction E of Form S-8, the contents of the Prior Registration Statements are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement to the extent not modified or superseded hereby or by any subsequently filed document which is incorporated by reference herein or therein.

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**Item 8. Exhibits.** 

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| **Exhibit<br>number** | **Documents** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 | [Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1/A, filed with the Commission on March 27, 2019).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1655210/000162828019003500/exhibit41-sx1a3.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 | [Description of Registrant's Securities (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 29, 2025).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1655210/000119312525221793/d863131dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3 | [Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2021, between Beyond Meat, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 5, 2021).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1655210/000119312521071594/d116764dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4 | [Form of certificate representing 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (included as Exhibit A in Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed on 3/5/21) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 5, 2021).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1655210/000119312521071594/d116764dex41.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1\* | [Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP.](d863135dex51.htm) |
| 23.1\* | [Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.](d863135dex231.htm) |
| 23.2\* | [Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).](d863135dex51.htm) |
| 24.1\* | [Power of Attorney (contained on the signature page of this Registration Statement).](d863135ds8.htm#sig) |
| 99.1\* | [2018 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective September 28, 2025.](d863135dex991.htm) |
| 99.2 | [Amended form of 2018 Equity Incentive Plan stock option award agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on July 29, 2019).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1655210/000165521019000066/byndq2201910qex-101.htm) |
| 99.3 | [Amended form of 2018 Equity Incentive Plan restricted stock unit award agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2023).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1655210/000165521023000257/ex101amendedformofrsuagree.htm) |
| 99.4\* | [Form of 2018 Equity Incentive Plan restricted stock unit award agreement (MIP awards – immediate vesting).](d863135dex994.htm) |
| 99.5\* | [Form of 2018 Equity Incentive Plan restricted stock unit award agreement (MIP awards - extended vesting).](d863135dex995.htm) |
| 99.6\* | [Form of 2018 Equity Incentive Plan performance stock unit award agreement (MIP awards).](d863135dex996.htm) |
| 107\* | [Filing Fee Table.](d863135dexfilingfees.htm) |

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\* Filed herewith.

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of El Segundo, State of California, on September 29, 2025.

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|:---|:---|
| **BEYOND MEAT, INC.** | **BEYOND MEAT, INC.** |
| By: | /s/ Ethan Brown |
| Name: | Ethan Brown |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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**POWER OF ATTORNEY** 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below does hereby constitute and appoint Ethan Brown and Lubi Kutua, each of them with power to act alone, as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments of this Registration Statement, including post-effective amendments, and to file the same, together with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Commission, granting unto such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises hereof, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might do or could do in person, thereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact or his or her substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Signature** | **Title** | **Date** |
| /s/ Ethan Brown<br> Ethan Brown | President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director<br> (Principal Executive Officer) | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Lubi Kutua<br> Lubi Kutua | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer<br> (Principal Financial Officer) | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Yi (Jevy) Luo<br> Yi (Jevy) Luo | Vice President and Corporate Controller<br> (Principal Accounting Officer) | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Seth Goldman<br> Seth Goldman | Chair of the Board | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Nandita Bakhshi<br> Nandita Bakhshi | Director | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Chelsea Grayson<br> Chelsea Grayson | Director | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Colleen Jay<br> Colleen Jay | Director | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ C. James Koch<br> C. James Koch | Director | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Raymond J. Lane<br> Raymond J. Lane | Director | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Joshua Murray<br> Joshua Murray | Director | September 29, 2025 |
| /s/ Kathy N. Waller<br> Kathy N. Waller | Director | September 29, 2025 |

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## Exhibit 5.1

**Exhibit 5.1** 

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | 1271 Avenue of the Americas<br> New York, New York 10020-1401<br> Tel: +1.212.906.1200 Fax: +1.212.751.4864<br> www.lw.com | 1271 Avenue of the Americas<br> New York, New York 10020-1401<br> Tel: +1.212.906.1200 Fax: +1.212.751.4864<br> www.lw.com |
| ![LOGO](g863135g0911134209861.jpg) | FIRM / AFFILIATE OFFICES | FIRM / AFFILIATE OFFICES |
|  | Austin<br> Beijing<br> Boston<br> Brussels<br> Chicago<br> Dubai | Milan<br> Munich<br> New York<br> Orange County<br> Paris<br> Riyadh |
| September 29, 2025 | Düsseldorf<br> Frankfurt<br> Hamburg<br> Hong Kong<br> Houston<br> London<br> Los Angeles<br> Madrid | San Diego<br> San Francisco<br> Seoul<br> Silicon Valley<br> Singapore<br> Tel Aviv<br> Tokyo<br> Washington, D.C. |

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Beyond Meat, Inc.

888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100

El Segundo, CA 90245

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| Re: | <u>Registration Statement on Form S-8; 100,000,000 Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share</u>  |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special counsel to Beyond Meat, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "***Company***"), in connection with the proposed issuance of an aggregate of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the "***Shares***"), of the Company, pursuant to the Company's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective September 28, 2025, the "***Restated 2018 Plan***"). The Shares are included in a Registration Statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "***Act***"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "***Commission***") on September 29, 2025 (the "***Registration Statement***"). This opinion is being furnished in connection with the requirements of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K under the Act, and no opinion is expressed herein as to any matter pertaining to the contents of the Registration Statement, other than as expressly stated herein with respect to the issue of the Shares.

As such counsel, we have examined such matters of fact and questions of law as we have considered appropriate for purposes of this letter. With your consent, we have relied upon certificates and other assurances of officers of the Company and others as to factual matters without having independently verified such factual matters. We are opining herein as to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and we express no opinion with respect to any other laws.

In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies.

Subject to the foregoing and the other matters set forth herein, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, when the Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number of shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, the Company is authorized to issue has been properly filed and the Shares have been duly registered on the books of the transfer agent and registrar therefor in the name or on behalf of the purchasers, and subject to (i) the Company completing all actions and proceedings required on its part to be taken prior to the issuance

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of the Shares and (ii) the Company's stockholders approving the Restated 2018 Plan, and when the Shares have been issued by the Company in the circumstances contemplated by the 2018 Plan for legal consideration in excess of par value, the issuance of the Shares will have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Company, and the Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. In rendering the foregoing opinion, we have assumed that the Company will comply with all applicable notice requirements regarding uncertificated shares provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

This opinion is for your benefit in connection with the Registration Statement and may be relied upon by you and by persons entitled to rely upon it pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act. We consent to your filing this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

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|  Very truly yours, |
| /s/ Latham & Watkins LLP |

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## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1** 

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 5, 2025, relating to the financial statements of Beyond Meat, Inc. and the effectiveness of Beyond Meat, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Beyond Meat, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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|  /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP |
|  Los Angeles, California |
|  September 29, 2025 |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1** 

**BEYOND MEAT, INC.** 

**2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN** 

**(As Amended and Restated Effective September 28, 2025)** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Purposes of the Plan</u>. The purposes of this amended and restated Plan are (a) to attract and retain the best available personnel to ensure the Company's success and accomplish the Company's goals; (b) to incentivize Employees, Directors and Independent Contractors with long-term equity-based compensation to align their interests with the Company's stockholders, and (c) to promote the success of the Company's business. This Plan amends and restates the Beyond Meat, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the "<u>Original 2018 Plan</u>") in its entirety effective as of the Restatement Effective Date (as defined below).

The Plan permits the grant of Incentive Stock Options, Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units and Performance Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Definitions</u>. As used herein, the following definitions will apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) "<u>Administrator</u>" means the Board or any of its Committees as will be administering the Plan, in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) "<u>Affiliate</u>" means (i) an entity other than a Subsidiary which, together with the Company, is under common control of a third person or entity and (ii) an entity other than a Subsidiary in which the Company and/or one or more Subsidiaries own a controlling interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) "<u>Applicable Laws</u>" means all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements, including, but not limited to, all applicable U.S. federal or state laws, rules and regulations, the rules and regulations of any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted, and the applicable laws, rules and regulations of any other country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan or Participants reside or provide services to the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company, as such laws, rules, and regulations shall be in effect from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) "<u>Award</u>" means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units or Performance Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) "<u>Award Agreement</u>" means the written or electronic agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to each Award granted under the Plan. The Award Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) "<u>Board</u>" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) "<u>Cause</u>" means, with respect to the termination of a Participant's status as a Service Provider, except as otherwise defined in an Award Agreement, (i) in the case where there is no employment agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or an Affiliate of the Company and the Participant at the time of the grant of the Award (or where there is such an agreement but it does not define "cause" (or words of like import) or where it only applies upon the occurrence of a change in control and one has not yet taken place): (A) any material breach by Participant of any material written agreement between Participant and the Company; (B) any failure by Participant to comply with the Company's material written policies or rules as they may be in effect from time to time; (C) neglect or persistent unsatisfactory performance of Participant's duties; (D) Participant's repeated failure to follow reasonable and lawful instructions from the Board or Chief Executive Officer; (E) Participant's indictment for, conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendre to, any felony or crime that results in, or is reasonably expected to result in, a material adverse effect on the business or reputation of the Company; (F) Participant's commission of or participation in an act of fraud against the Company; (G) Participant's intentional material damage to the Company's business, property or reputation; or (H) Participant's unauthorized use or disclosure of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company or any other party to whom the Participant owes an obligation of nondisclosure as a result of his or her relationship with the Company; or (ii) in the case where there is an employment agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or an Affiliate and the Participant at the time of the grant of the Award that defines "cause" (or words of like import), "cause" as defined under such agreement. For purposes of clarity, a termination without "Cause" does not include any termination that occurs solely as a result of Participant's death or Disability. The determination as to whether a Participant's status as a Service Provider for purposes of the Plan has been terminated for Cause shall be made in good faith by the Company and shall be final and binding on the Participant. The foregoing definition does not in any way limit the Company's ability (or that of any Parent or Subsidiary or any successor thereto, as appropriate) to terminate a Participant's employment or consulting relationship at any time, subject to Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) "<u>Change in Control</u>" except as may otherwise be provided in an Award Agreement or other applicable agreement, means the occurrence of any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity or any other corporate reorganization, if the Company's stockholders immediately prior to such merger, consolidation or reorganization cease to directly or indirectly own immediately after such merger, consolidation or reorganization at least a majority of the combined voting power of the continuing or surviving entity's securities outstanding immediately after such merger, consolidation or reorganization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The consummation of the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company's assets (other than (x) to a corporation or other entity of which at least a majority of its combined voting power is owned directly or indirectly by the Company, (y) to a corporation or other entity owned directly or indirectly by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock of the Company or (z) to a continuing or surviving entity described in Section 2(h)(i) in connection with a merger, consolidation or reorganization which does not result in a Change in Control under Section 2(h)(i));

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) A change in the effective control of the Company which occurs on the date that a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any twelve (12) month period by Directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or election; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) The consummation of any transaction as a result of which any Person becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing at least fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the Company's then outstanding voting securities. For purposes of this Section 2(g), the term "<u>Person</u>" shall have the same meaning as when used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act but shall exclude:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or an affiliate of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a corporation or other entity owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Stock of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Company; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) a corporation or other entity of which at least a majority of its combined voting power is owned directly or indirectly by the Company.

A transaction shall not constitute a Change in Control if its sole purpose is to change the state of the Company's incorporation or to create a holding company that will be owned in substantially the same proportions by the persons who held the Company's securities immediately before such transactions. In addition, if any Person (as defined above) is considered to be in effective control of the Company, the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same Person will not be considered to cause a Change in Control. If required for compliance with Section 409A of the Code, in no event will a Change in Control be deemed to have occurred if such transaction is not also a "change in the ownership or effective control of" the Company or "a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of" the Company as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) (without regard to any alternative definition thereunder).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "<u>Code</u>" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Reference to a specific section of the Code or regulation thereunder shall include such section or regulation, any valid regulation promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) "<u>Committee</u>" means a committee of Directors or of other individuals satisfying Applicable Laws appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) "<u>Common Stock</u>" means the common stock of the Company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) "<u>Company</u>" means Beyond Meat, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) "<u>Director</u>" means a member of the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) "<u>Disability</u>" means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, provided that in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock Options, the Administrator in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Administrator from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) "<u>Employee</u>" means any person, including Officers and Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director's fee by the Company will be sufficient to constitute "employment" by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) "<u>Exchange Act</u>" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) "<u>Exchange Program</u>" means a program under which outstanding Options or Stock Appreciation Rights are amended to provide for a lower exercise price or are surrendered or cancelled in exchange for (i) Awards with a lower exercise price, (ii) a different type of Award or awards under a different equity incentive plan, (iii) cash, or (iv) a combination of (i), (ii) and/or (iii). Notwithstanding the preceding, the term Exchange Program does not include (i) any action described in Section 14 or any action taken in connection with a Change in Control transaction nor (ii) any transfer or other disposition permitted under Section 13. For the purpose of clarity, an Exchange Program may be undertaken (or authorized) by the Administrator in its sole discretion without approval by the Company's stockholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) "<u>Existing 2027 Notes</u>" means the Company's 0% convertible senior notes due in 2027 issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof), between the Company, as issuer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) "<u>Fair Market Value</u>" means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, its Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system on the day of determination, as reported in such source as the Administrator deems reliable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, the Fair Market Value of a Share will be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the day of determination, as reported in such source as the Administrator deems reliable; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined in good faith by the Administrator in compliance with Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) "<u>Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding</u>" means, as of any date, the sum of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on such date (calculated on an as-converted basis after giving effect to the occurrence of the Notes Exchange Final Closing, which shall include the shares of Common Stock reserved for potential issuance under the Warrants and any New Equity but exclude the shares of Common Stock issuable in the future (but not yet issued) under the New Second Lien Convertible Notes following such date); plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the equity awards (including stock options) outstanding under the Company's equity plans on such date (with the number of shares subject to performance-based compensatory equity awards calculated at the "maximum" level of performance); plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the number of shares of Common Stock available for future issuance under the Company's equity plans as of such date (for the avoidance of doubt, on the date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing, including the Overall Share Limit hereunder as of such date after giving effect to the Notes Exchange Final Closing).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) "<u>Incentive Stock Option</u>" means an Option that by its terms qualifies and is intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) "<u>Independent Contractor</u>" means any person, including an advisor, consultant or agent, engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to such entity or who renders, or has rendered, services to the Company, or any Parent, Subsidiary or affiliate and is compensated for such services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) "<u>Inside Director</u>" means a Director who is an Employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) "<u>New Second Lien Convertible Notes</u>" means the second lien convertible notes of the Company due on the date that is the fifth anniversary of the Initial Settlement Date (as such term is defined in that certain Exchange Offer Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement by the Company, dated September 29, 2025) (the "<u>New Second Lien Convertible Notes</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) "<u>Nonstatutory Stock Option</u>" means an Option that by its terms does not qualify or is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z) "<u>Notes Exchange</u>" means the proposed exchange of the Existing 2027 Notes for (i) New Second Lien Convertible Notes and (ii) new Common Stock of the Company (the "<u>New Equity</u>") and related transactions, in each case, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in (i) the offering memoranda used in connection with the Notes Exchange for the purpose of conducting, and solicitating participation in, the Notes Exchange, (ii) the indenture for the New Second Lien Convertible Notes to be entered into by and among the Company, any applicable guarantors, and the trustee and collateral agent party thereto, and (iii) the form of intercreditor agreement to be executed in connection therewith.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aa) "<u>Notes Exchange Final Closing</u>" means the consummation of the final settlement of the Notes Exchange, pursuant to which Existing 2027 Notes are delivered to and accepted by the Company in exchange for New Second Lien Convertible Notes and New Equity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(bb) "<u>Officer</u>" means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(cc) "<u>Option</u>" means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(dd) "<u>Outside Director</u>" means a Director who is not an Employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ee) "<u>Overall Share Limit</u>" means the sum of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) 27,349,482 Shares; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) on the date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing, a number of shares of the Company's Common Stock equal to 12.5% (rounded up to the nearest whole share) of the Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding on the date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) (such shares of Common Stock, "<u>2L Conversion Shares</u>"), which shares under this clause on any date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing on which shares of Common Stock are issued in respect of the New Second Lien Convertible Notes, including the conversion or equitization of any New Second Lien Convertible Notes (including any New Second Lien Convertible Notes issued as paid in kind interest) into shares of Common Stock, or payment of accrued interest or make-whole payments in the form of Common Stock with respect to the New Second Lien Convertible Notes or otherwise (iii) are in excess of the sum of any 2L Conversion Shares taken into account in a previous Anti-Dilution Increase (as defined below), a number of shares equal to 12.5% (rounded up to the nearest whole share) of the total number of additional shares so issued. Each increase pursuant to this clause (iii) is referred to as an "<u>Anti-Dilution Increase</u>"; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) an annual increase on January 1 of each calendar year during the term of the Plan commencing January 1, 2027, and ending on and including January 1, 2035, equal to the lesser of (A) 3.0% of the Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding on such date or (B) such number of shares of Common Stock determined by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ff) "<u>Parent</u>" means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company if each of the corporations other than the Company owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Parent on a date after the adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Parent commencing as of such date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(gg) "<u>Participant</u>" means the holder of an outstanding Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(hh) "<u>Performance Goal</u>" means a formula or standard determined by the Committee with respect to each Performance Period based on one or more of criteria and any adjustment(s) thereto established by the Committee, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) sales or non-sales revenue; (2) return on revenues; (3) operating income; (4) income or earnings including operating income; (5) income or earnings before or after taxes, interest, depreciation and/or amortization; (6) income or earnings from continuing operations; (7) net income; (8) pre-tax income or after-tax income; (9) net income excluding amortization of intangible assets, depreciation and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and/or excluding charges attributable to the adoption of new accounting pronouncements; (10) raising of financing or fundraising; (11) project financing; (12) revenue backlog; (13) gross margin; (14) operating margin or profit margin; (15) capital expenditures, cost targets, reductions and savings and expense management; (16) return on assets (gross or net), return on investment, return on capital, or return on stockholder equity; (17) cash flow, free cash flow, cash flow return on investment (discounted or otherwise), net cash provided by operations, or cash flow in excess of cost of capital; (18) performance warranty and/or guarantee claims; (19) stock price or total stockholder return; (20) earnings or book value per share (basic or diluted); (21) economic value created; (22) pre-tax profit or after-tax profit; (23) strategic business criteria, consisting of one or more objectives based on meeting specified market penetration or market share, completion of strategic agreements such as licenses, joint ventures, acquisitions, and the like, geographic business expansion, objective customer satisfaction or information technology goals, intellectual property asset metrics; (24) objective goals relating to divestitures, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and similar transactions; (25) objective goals relating to staff management, results from staff attitude and/or opinion surveys, staff satisfaction scores, staff safety, staff accident and/or injury rates, compliance, headcount, performance management, completion of critical staff training initiatives; (26) objective goals relating to projects, including project completion, timing and/or achievement of milestones, project budget, technical progress against work plans; and (27) enterprise resource planning. Awards issued to Participants may take into account other criteria (including subjective criteria). Performance Goals may differ from Participant to Participant, Performance Period to Performance Period and from Award to Award. Any criteria used may be measured, as applicable, (i) in absolute terms, (ii) in relative terms (including, but not limited to, any increase (or decrease) over the passage of time and/or any measurement against other companies or financial or business or stock index metrics particular to the Company), (iii) on a per share and/or share per capita basis, (iv) against the performance of the Company as a whole or against any affiliate(s), or a particular segment(s), a business unit(s) or a product(s) of the Company or individual project company, (v) on a pre-tax or after-tax basis, and/or (vi) using an actual foreign exchange rate or on a foreign exchange neutral basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) "<u>Performance Period</u>" means the time period during which the Performance Goals or other vesting provisions must be satisfied for Performance Shares or Performance Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(jj) "<u>Performance Share</u>" means an Award denominated in Shares which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of Performance Goals or other vesting criteria as the Administrator may determine pursuant to Section 10.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(kk) "<u>Performance Unit</u>" means an Award which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of Performance Goals or other vesting criteria as the Administrator may determine and which may be settled for cash, Shares or other securities or a combination of the foregoing pursuant to Section 10.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ll) "<u>Period of Restriction</u>" means the period during which the transfer of Shares of Restricted Stock are subject to restrictions and therefore, the Shares are subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. Such restrictions may be based on the passage of time, the achievement of target levels of performance, or the occurrence of other events as determined by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(mm) "<u>Plan</u>" means this amended and restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, as further amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(nn) "<u>Restatement Effective Date</u>" means the date the Board approves this amended and restated Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(oo) "<u>Restricted Stock</u>" means Shares issued pursuant to a Restricted Stock award under Section 7 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(pp) "<u>Restricted Stock Unit</u>" means a bookkeeping entry representing an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, granted pursuant to Section 8. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents an unfunded and unsecured obligation of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(qq) "<u>Rule 16b</u><u>-3</u>" means Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect when discretion is being exercised with respect to the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(rr) "<u>Section</u> <u>16(b)</u>" means Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ss) "<u>Service Provider</u>" means an Employee, Director or Independent Contractor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(tt) "<u>Share</u>" means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 14 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(uu) "<u>Stock Appreciation Right</u>" means an Award, granted alone or in connection with an Option, that pursuant to Section 9 is designated as a Stock Appreciation Right.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vv) "<u>Subsidiary</u>" means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Subsidiary on a date after the adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Subsidiary commencing as of such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ww) "<u>Tax</u><u>-Related Items</u>" means income tax, social insurance or other social contributions, national insurance, social security, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related items.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xx) "<u>Warrants</u>" means those certain warrants issuable pursuant to the warrant agreement dated May 7, 2025 (the "<u>Warrant Agreement</u>"), between the Company, Unprocessed Foods, LLC, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation, as lender ("<u>Unprocessed Foods</u>"), the other lenders party thereto from time to time (together with Unprocessed Foods, the "<u>Lenders</u>"), setting forth the rights and obligations of the Company and the Lenders as holders (in such capacity, the "<u>Holders</u>") in connection with the Warrants representing such Holders' right to purchase up to, in the aggregate, 9,558,635 shares of the Company's Common Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Stock Subject to the Plan</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Stock Subject to the Plan</u>. Subject to the provisions of Section 14 of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan is equal to the Overall Share Limit. The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to the provisions of Section 14 below, in no event shall the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan pursuant to Incentive Stock Options exceed 10,000,000,000 Shares plus, to the extent allowable under Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, any Shares that again become available for issuance pursuant to Sections 3(b) and 3(c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Lapsed Awards</u>. To the extent an Award should expire or be forfeited or become unexercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full, or is surrendered pursuant to an Exchange Program, the unissued Shares that were subject thereto shall, unless the Plan shall have been terminated, continue to be available under the Plan for issuance pursuant to future Awards. In addition, any Shares which are retained by the Company upon exercise of an Award in order to satisfy the exercise or purchase price for such Award or any withholding taxes due with respect to such Award shall be treated as not issued and shall continue to be available under the Plan for issuance pursuant to future Awards. Shares issued under the Plan and later forfeited to the Company due to the failure to vest or repurchased by the Company at the original purchase price paid to the Company for the Shares (including, without limitation, upon forfeiture to or repurchase by the Company in connection with a Participant ceasing to be a Service Provider) shall again be available for future grant under the Plan. To the extent an Award under the Plan is paid out in cash rather than Shares, such cash payment will not result in reducing the number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Administration of the Plan</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Procedure</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Multiple Administrative Bodies</u>. Different Committees with respect to different groups of Service Providers may administer the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <u>Rule 16b</u><u>-3</u>. To the extent desirable to qualify transactions hereunder as exempt under Rule 16b-3, the transactions contemplated hereunder will be structured to satisfy the requirements for exemption under Rule 16b-3.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) <u>Other Administration</u>. Other than as provided above, the Plan will be administered by (A) the Board or (B) a Committee, which committee will be constituted to satisfy Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Powers of the Administrator</u>. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Administrator will have the authority, in its discretion:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) to determine the Fair Market Value in accordance with Section 2(c);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) to select the Service Providers to whom Awards may be granted hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) to approve forms of Award Agreements for use under the Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder; such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Awards may be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting acceleration or waiver of forfeiture restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Award or the Shares relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator will determine;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) to institute and determine the terms and conditions of an Exchange Program; for the avoidance of doubt, the Committee may, without the approval of the stockholders of the Company, institute and determine the terms and conditions of an Exchange Program;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and Awards granted pursuant to the Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations established for the purpose of satisfying applicable non-U.S. laws, for qualifying for favorable tax treatment under applicable non-U.S. laws or facilitating compliance with non-U.S. laws (sub-plans may be created for any of these purposes);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) to modify or amend each Award (subject to Section 21 of the Plan), including but not limited to the discretionary authority to extend the post-termination exercisability period of Awards, to accelerate vesting and to extend the maximum term of an Option (subject to Section 6(b) of the Plan regarding Incentive Stock Options);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) to allow Participants to satisfy tax withholding obligations in such manner as prescribed in Section 15 of the Plan;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company any instrument required to effect the grant of an Award previously granted by the Administrator;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii) to allow a Participant to defer the receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that would otherwise be due to such Participant under an Award; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii) to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for administering the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Effect of Administrator's Decision</u>. The Administrator's decisions, determinations and interpretations will be final and binding on all Participants and any other holders of Awards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Delegation by the Committee</u>. To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Committee, in its sole discretion and on such terms and conditions as it may provide, may delegate all or any part of its authority and powers under the Plan to one or more Directors or officers of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Award Eligibility</u>. Nonstatutory Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Performance Units may be granted to Service Providers. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Stock Options</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Limitations</u>. Each Option will be designated in the Award Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. However, notwithstanding such designation, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by the Participant during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), such Options will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 6(a), Incentive Stock Options will be taken into account in the order in which they were granted. The Fair Market Value of the Shares will be determined as of the date the Option with respect to such Shares is granted. With respect to the Committee's authority in Section 4(b)(ix), if, at the time of any such extension, the exercise price per Share of the Option is less than the Fair Market Value of a Share, the extension shall, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, be limited to the earlier of (1) the maximum term of the Option as set by its original terms, or (2) ten (10) years from the grant date. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, any extension of the term of an Option pursuant to this Section 4(b)(ix) shall comply with Code Section 409A to the extent necessary to avoid taxation thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Term of Option</u>. The term of each Option will be stated in the Award Agreement. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the term will be ten (10) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement. Moreover, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option will be five (5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Option Exercise Price and Consideration</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Exercise Price</u>. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option will be determined by the Administrator, subject to the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) In the case of an Incentive Stock Option

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) granted to an Employee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise price will be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) granted to any Employee other than an Employee described in paragraph (A) immediately above, the per Share exercise price will be no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per Share exercise price will be no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price of less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section 424(a) of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <u>Waiting Period and Exercise Dates</u>. At the time an Option is granted, the Administrator will fix the period within which the Option may be exercised and will determine any conditions that must be satisfied before the Option may be exercised.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) <u>Form of Consideration</u>. The Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration at the time of grant. Such consideration for both types of Options may consist entirely of: (1) cash; (2) check; (3) promissory note, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, (4) other Shares, provided that such Shares have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which such Option will be exercised and provided that accepting such Shares will not result in any adverse accounting consequences to the Company, as the Administrator determines in its sole discretion; (5) consideration received by the Company under a broker-assisted (or other) cashless exercise program (whether through a broker or otherwise) implemented by the Company in connection with the Plan; (6) by net exercise; (7) such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws; or (8) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Exercise of Option</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder</u>. Any Option granted hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) a notice of exercise (in such form as the Administrator may specify from time to time) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised (together with full payment of any applicable taxes or other amounts required to be withheld or deducted with respect to the Option). Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Award Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option will be issued in the name of the Participant or, if requested by the Participant, in the name of the Participant and his or her spouse. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares subject to an Option, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company will issue (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 14 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <u>Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider</u>. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, other than upon the Participant's termination as the result of the Participant's death, Disability or Cause, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for three (3) months following the Participant's termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If after termination the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by the Administrator, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) <u>Disability of Participant</u>. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Participant's Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Participant's termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If after termination the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) <u>Death of Participant</u>. If a Participant dies while a Service Provider, the Option may be exercised following the Participant's death within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death (but in no event may the Option be exercised later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement), by the Participant's designated beneficiary, provided such beneficiary has been designated prior to Participant's death in a form acceptable to the Administrator. If no such beneficiary has been designated by the Participant, then such Option may be exercised by the personal representative of the Participant's estate or by the person(s) to whom the Option is transferred pursuant to the Participant's will or in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution. In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following Participant's death. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If the Option is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) <u>Termination for Cause</u>. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of being terminated for Cause, any outstanding Option (including any vested portion thereof) held by such Participant shall immediately terminate in its entirety upon the Participant being first notified of his or her termination for Cause and the Participant will be prohibited from exercising his or her Option from and after the date of such termination. All the Participant's rights under any Option, including the right to exercise the Option, may be suspended pending an investigation of whether Participant will be terminated for Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Restricted Stock</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Grant of Restricted Stock</u>. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Shares of Restricted Stock to Service Providers in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Restricted Stock Agreement</u>. Each Award of Restricted Stock will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the Company as escrow agent will hold Shares of Restricted Stock until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Transferability</u>. Except as provided in this Section 7 or the Award Agreement, Shares of Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated until the end of the applicable Period of Restriction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Other Restrictions</u>. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may impose such other restrictions on Shares of Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Removal of Restrictions</u>. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 7, Shares of Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan will be released from escrow as soon as practicable after the last day of the Period of Restriction or at such other time as the Administrator may determine. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions will lapse or be removed.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Voting Rights</u>. During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares, unless the Administrator determines otherwise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock will be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares, unless the Administrator provides otherwise. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares will be subject to the same restrictions, including, without limitation, restrictions on transferability and forfeitability, as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Return of Restricted Stock to Company</u>. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed will be cancelled and returned as unissued shares to the Company and again will become available for grant under the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Restricted Stock Units</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Grant</u>. Restricted Stock Units may be granted at any time and from time to time as determined by the Administrator. After the Administrator determines that it will grant Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, it will advise the Participant in an Award Agreement of the terms, conditions, and restrictions (if any) related to the grant, including the number of Restricted Stock Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Vesting Criteria and Other Terms</u>. The Administrator will set vesting criteria in its discretion, which, depending on the extent to which the criteria are met, will determine the number of Restricted Stock Units that will be paid out to the Participant. The Administrator may set vesting criteria based upon the achievement of Company-wide, business unit, or individual goals (including, but not limited to, continued employment), or any other basis (including the passage of time) determined by the Administrator in its discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Earning Restricted Stock Units</u>. Upon meeting the applicable vesting criteria, the Participant will be entitled to receive a payout as determined by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time after the grant of Restricted Stock Units, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any vesting criteria that must be met to receive a payout.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Dividend Equivalents</u>. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, award dividend equivalents in connection with the grant of Restricted Stock Units that may be settled in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Form and Timing of Payment</u>. Payment of earned Restricted Stock Units will be made upon the date(s) determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may settle earned Restricted Stock Units in cash, Shares, or a combination of both.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Cancellation</u>. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all Shares underlying any unvested, unlapsed unearned Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited to the Company for future issuance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Stock Appreciation Rights</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Grant of Stock Appreciation Rights</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a Stock Appreciation Right may be granted to Service Providers at any time and from time to time as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Number of Shares</u>. The Administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of Stock Appreciation Rights granted to any Service Provider.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Exercise Price and Other Terms</u>. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right will be determined by the Administrator and will be no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant. Otherwise, the Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Stock Appreciation Right Agreement</u>. Each Stock Appreciation Right grant will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the Stock Appreciation Right, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Expiration of Stock Appreciation Rights</u>. A Stock Appreciation Right granted under the Plan will expire upon the date determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, and set forth in the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rules of Section 6(b) relating to the maximum term and Section 6(d) relating to exercise also will apply to Stock Appreciation Rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Payment of Stock Appreciation Right Amount</u>. Upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, a Participant will be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; times

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The number of Shares with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised.

At the discretion of the Administrator, the payment upon Stock Appreciation Right exercise may be in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination thereof.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Performance Units and Performance Shares</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Grant of Performance Units/Shares</u>. Performance Units and Performance Shares may be granted to Service Providers at any time and from time to time, as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion. The Administrator will have complete discretion in determining the number of Performance Units and Performance Shares granted to each Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Value of Performance Units/Shares</u>. Each Performance Unit will have an initial value or represent the right to receive a number of Shares as established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant (which may be expressed as a dollar value, percentage of the Company's Shares on any date or a number of Shares). Each Performance Share will have an initial value equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Performance Goals and Other Terms</u>. The Administrator will set Performance Goals or other vesting provisions (including, without limitation, continued status as a Service Provider) in its discretion which, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number or value of Performance Units/Shares that will be paid out to the Service Providers. Each Award of Performance Units/Shares will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Performance Period, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Without limiting the foregoing, the Committee shall adjust any Performance Goals or other feature of an Award that relates to or is wholly or partially based on the number of, or the value of, any stock of the Company, to reflect any stock dividend or split, repurchase, recapitalization, combination, or exchange of shares or other similar changes in such stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Earning of Performance Units/Shares</u>. After the applicable Performance Period has ended, the holder of Performance Units/Shares will be entitled to receive a payout of the number of Performance Units/Shares earned by the Participant over the Performance Period, to be determined as a function of the extent to which the corresponding Performance Goals or other vesting provisions have been achieved. After the grant of a Performance Unit/Share, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any Performance Goals or other vesting provisions for such Performance Unit/Share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Form and Timing of Payment of Performance Units/Shares</u>. Payment of earned Performance Units/Shares will be made upon the time set forth in the applicable Award Agreement. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Performance Units/Shares in the form of cash, in Shares or in a combination thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Cancellation of Performance Units/Shares</u>. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned or unvested Performance Units/Shares will be forfeited to the Company, and again will be available for grant under the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Outside Director Limitations</u>. No Outside Director may receive Awards under the Plan that, when combined with cash compensation received for service as an Outside Director, have a value (determined as of the grant date in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, or any successor thereto) that exceeds $650,000 in a calendar year, increased to $900,000 in the calendar year of his or her initial services as an Outside Director. Awards granted to an individual while he or she was serving in the capacity as an Employee or while he or she was an Independent Contractor but not an Outside Director will not count for purposes of the limitations set forth in this Section 11. The Administrator may make exceptions to this limit for individual Outside Directors in extraordinary circumstances, as the Administrator may determine in its discretion.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Leaves of Absence/Transfer Between Locations</u>. The Administrator shall have the discretion to determine at any time whether and to what extent the vesting of Awards shall be suspended during any leave of absence; provided, however, that in the absence of such determination, vesting of Awards shall continue during any paid leave and shall be suspended during any unpaid leave (unless otherwise required by Applicable Laws). A Participant will not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Participant's employer or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, or any Subsidiary. If an Employee is holding an Incentive Stock Option and such leave exceeds three (3) months then, for purposes of Incentive Stock Option status only, such Employee's service as an Employee shall be deemed terminated on the first (1st) day following such three (3) month period and the Incentive Stock Option shall thereafter automatically treated for tax purposes as a Nonstatutory Stock Option in accordance with Applicable Laws, unless reemployment upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by contract or statute, or unless provided otherwise pursuant to a written Company policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Transferability of Awards</u>. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator makes an Award transferable, such Award will contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Adjustments; Dissolution or Liquidation; Merger or Change in Control</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Adjustments</u>. In the event of a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination, consolidation, recapitalization (including a recapitalization through a large nonrecurring cash dividend) or reclassification of the Shares, subdivision of the Shares, a rights offering, a reorganization, merger, spin-off, split-up, repurchase, or exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Company or other significant corporate transaction, or other change affecting the Common Stock occurs, the Administrator, in order to prevent dilution, diminution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan, will, in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust the number, kind and class of securities that may be delivered under the Plan (including but not limited to adjustments of the limitations in Section 3) and/or the number, class, kind and price of securities covered by each outstanding Award and the terms and conditions of any outstanding Award (including without limitation, any applicable performance targets or criteria with respect thereto). Notwithstanding the forgoing, all adjustments under this Section 14 shall be made in a manner that does not result in taxation under Code Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Dissolution or Liquidation</u>. In the event of the proposed winding up, dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Administrator will notify each Participant as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed transaction. To the extent it has not been previously exercised or settled, an Award will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Corporate Transaction</u>. In the event of (i) a transfer of all or substantially all of the Company's assets, (ii) a merger, consolidation or other capital reorganization or business combination transaction of the Company with or into another corporation, entity or person, or (iii) the consummation of a transaction, or series of related transactions, in which any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Company's then outstanding capital stock (a "<u>Corporate Transaction</u>"), each outstanding Award (vested or unvested) will be treated as the Administrator determines, which determination may be made without the consent of any Participant and need not treat all outstanding Awards (or portion thereof) in an identical manner. Such determination, without the consent of any Participant, may provide (without limitation) for one or more of the following in the event of a Corporate Transaction: (A) the continuation of such outstanding Awards by the Company (if the Company is the surviving corporation); (B) the assumption of such outstanding Awards by the surviving corporation or its parent; (C) the substitution by the surviving corporation or its parent of new options or other equity awards for such Awards; (D) the cancellation of such Awards in exchange for a payment to the Participants equal to the excess of (1) the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to such Awards as of the closing date of such Corporate Transaction over (2) the exercise price or purchase price paid or to be paid (if any) for the Shares subject to the Awards; provided further, that at the discretion of the Committee, such payment may be subject to the same conditions that apply to the consideration that will be paid to holders of Shares in connection with the transaction; provided, however, that any payout in connection with a terminated award shall comply with Section 409A of the Code to the extent necessary to avoid taxation thereunder; or (c) the opportunity for Participants to exercise the Options prior to the occurrence of the Corporate Transaction and the termination (for no consideration) upon the consummation of such Corporate Transaction of any Options not exercised prior thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Change in Control</u>. An Award may be subject to additional acceleration of vesting and exercisability upon or after a Change in Control as may be provided in the Award Agreement for such Award between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant, but in the absence of such provision, no such acceleration will occur.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Tax</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Withholding Requirements</u>. Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an Award (or exercise thereof) or prior to any time the Award or Shares are subject to taxation or other Tax-Related Items, the Company and/or the Participant's employer will have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy any Tax-Related Items or other items that are required to be withheld or deducted or otherwise applicable with respect to such Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Withholding Arrangements</u>. The Administrator, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit a Participant to satisfy such withholding or deduction obligations or any other Tax Related Items, in whole or in part by (without limitation) (a) paying cash, (b) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise deliverable cash or Shares, (c) delivering to the Company already owned Shares, or (d) if there is a public market for Shares at the time the Tax-Related Items are satisfied, unless the Company otherwise determines, (i) delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to satisfy the tax obligations, or (ii) delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to satisfy the tax withholding; provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator; provided that, the Shares withheld or delivered pursuant to clauses (b) and (c) of the immediately preceding sentence must be limited to the number of Shares which have a fair market value on the date of withholding or delivery no greater than the aggregate amount of such liabilities based on the maximum individual statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdiction at the time of such withholding (or as otherwise necessary to avoid the liability classification of the applicable award under applicable accounting guidance); provided, further, to the extent such Shares were acquired by Participant from the Company as compensation, the Shares must have been previously held for the minimum duration required to avoid financial accounting charges under applicable accounting guidance; provided, further, that, any such Shares delivered or retained shall be rounded up to the nearest whole Share to the extent rounding up to the nearest whole Share does not result in the liability classification of the applicable Award under applicable accounting guidance. Except as otherwise determined by the Administrator, the fair market value of the Shares to be withheld or delivered will be determined as of the date that the amounts are required to be withheld or deducted.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Compliance With Code Section</u> <u>409A</u>. Awards will be designed and operated in such a manner that they are either exempt from the application of, or comply with, the requirements of Code Section 409A such that the grant, payment, settlement or deferral will not be subject to the additional tax or interest applicable under Code Section 409A. The Plan and each Award Agreement under the Plan is intended to meet the requirements of Code Section 409A (or an exemption therefrom) and will be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent, except as otherwise determined in the sole discretion of the Administrator. To the extent that an Award or payment, or the settlement or deferral thereof, is subject to Code Section 409A the Award will be granted, paid, settled or deferred in a manner that will meet the requirements of Code Section 409A (or an exemption therefrom), such that the grant, payment, settlement or deferral will not be subject to the additional tax or interest applicable under Code Section 409A. In no event will the Company be responsible for or reimburse a Participant for any taxes or other penalties incurred as a result of applicable of Code Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>No Effect on Employment or Service</u>. Neither the Plan nor any Award will confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continuing the Participant's relationship as a Service Provider with the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate, nor will they interfere in any way with the Participant's right or the Company's or any Subsidiary or Affiliate's right to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Date of Grant</u>. The date of grant of an Award will be, for all purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Award, or such other later date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination will be provided to each Participant within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. <u>Corporate Records Control</u>. In the event that the corporate records (e.g., Board consents, resolutions or minutes) documenting the corporate action constituting the grant contain terms (e.g., exercise price, vesting schedule or number of shares) that are inconsistent with those in the Award Agreement or related grant documents as a result of a clerical error in the papering of the Award Agreement or related grant documents, the corporate records will control and the Participant will have no legally binding right to the incorrect term in the Award Agreement or related grant documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. <u>Clawback/Recovery</u>. All Awards granted under the Plan will be subject to recoupment in accordance with any clawback policy that the Company is required to adopt pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company's securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the U.S. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other applicable law. In addition, the Board may impose such other clawback, recovery or recoupment provisions in an Award Agreement as the Board determines necessary or appropriate, including but not limited to a reacquisition right in respect of previously acquired Shares or other cash or property upon the occurrence of an event constituting Cause. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to resign for "good reason" or "constructive termination" (or similar term) under any agreement with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. <u>Term of Plan</u><u>; Stockholder Approval</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This amended and restated Plan will be effective as of the Restatement Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The continued effectiveness of this amended and restated Plan will be subject to the occurrence of the Notes Exchange Final Closing and approval of the Company's stockholders within twelve (12) months after the date of the Board's adoption of this amended and restated Plan. Awards may be granted or awarded on or after the Restatement Effective Date but prior to the Notes Exchange Final Closing or stockholder approval of this amended and restated Plan; provided that no shares of Common Stock shall be issued upon the exercise, vesting, distribution or payment of any such Awards prior to later of (i) the Notes Exchange Final Closing and (ii) the date this amended and restated Plan is approved by the Company's stockholders. If either the Notes Exchange Final Closing does not occur or this amended and restated Plan is not approved by the Company's stockholders, in either case prior to the end of said twelve (12) month period, this amended and restated Plan, and all Awards previously granted or awarded pursuant to this amended and restated Plan on or after the Restatement Effective Date, shall thereupon be cancelled and become null and void, and the Original 2018 Plan will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and the existing share reserve thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This Plan will continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years measured from the earlier of the date the Board approves this amended and restated Plan or the approval of this amended and restated Plan by the Company's stockholders, unless terminated earlier under Section 21 of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. <u>Amendment and Termination of the Plan</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Amendment and Termination</u>. The Administrator may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Stockholder Approval</u>. The Company will obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Effect of Amendment or Termination</u>. No amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan will materially impair the rights of any Participant, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan will not affect the Administrator's ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. <u>Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Legal Compliance</u>. Shares will not be issued pursuant to the exercise or vesting (as applicable) of an Award unless the exercise or vesting of such Award and the issuance and delivery of such Shares will comply with Applicable Laws and will be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Investment Representations</u>. As a condition to the exercise of an Award, the Company may require the person exercising such Award to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. <u>Inability to Obtain Authority</u>. The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, will relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority will not have been obtained.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24. <u>Governing Law</u>. The Plan and all Awards hereunder shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California, but without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25. <u>Fractional Shares</u>. No fractional Shares shall be issued under or pursuant to the Plan or any Award and the Administrator shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether cash shall be given in lieu of fractional Shares or whether such fractional Shares shall be eliminated by rounding down.

## Exhibit 99.4

**Exhibit 99.4** 

**BEYOND MEAT, INC.** 

**2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN** 

**RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT** 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Beyond Meat, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated from time to time, the "***Plan***") will have the same defined meanings in this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the "***Award Agreement***").

**I.**  **<u>NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT</u>** 

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|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Participant Name</u>:  | /$ParticipantName$/ |

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You have been granted the right to receive an Award of Restricted Stock Units (the "***Award***") by Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "***Company***"), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

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|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Grant Number</u>: | /$GrantID$/ |
|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Date of Grant</u>: | /$GrantDate$/ |
|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Expiration Date</u>: | The Expiration Date shall be the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Initial Settlement Date (as such term is defined in that certain Exchange Offer Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement by the Company, dated September 29, 2025). |

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<u>Number of Restricted Stock Units</u>:

You are hereby granted an Award of such number of Restricted Stock Units as is equal to [___]% (the "***Target Percentage***") of the Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding on the day immediately following the Notes Exchange Final Closing (rounded up to the nearest whole share).

In addition, on any date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing but on or prior to the Expiration Date on which there is an Anti-Dilution Increase to the Overall Share Limit under the Plan, Participant shall be automatically issued an additional number of Restricted Stock Units equal to (i) the Target Percentage, divided by (ii) 12.5%, multiplied by (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock added to the Overall Share Limit as a result of such Anti-Dilution Increase (rounded up to the nearest whole share) (the "***Additional Restricted Stock Units***"); provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award Agreement, the Participant shall only be eligible to receive Additional Restricted Stock Units with respect to an Anti-Dilution Increase that occurs prior to the termination of the Participant's status as a Service Provider. The Additional Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the same vesting schedule as applicable to this Award; provided, however, that if the Additional Restricted Stock Units are issued on or after the date on which Participant has vested in the Restricted Stock Units hereunder, such Additional Restricted Stock Units shall be fully vested upon issuance. For purposes of this Award Agreement, references to the Restricted Stock Units shall also include any Additional Restricted Stock Units issued hereunder from time to time. In no event will any Additional Restricted Stock Units be issued hereunder if such issuance would exceed the number of Shares then available for future issuance under the Plan. In addition, in the event the amended and restated Plan adopted by the Board effective September 28, 2025 (the "***Restated Plan***"), is not approved by the Company's stockholders as required therein and terminates, this Award shall be deemed granted under the Plan as in effect immediately prior to the adoption of the Restated Plan out of the Share reserve thereunder, but any relevant defined terms set forth in the Restated Plan shall be deemed incorporated hereby by this reference to the extent necessary.

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<u>Vesting Schedule</u>:

Subject to Section 3 of the Award Agreement and the paragraphs below, the Restricted Stock Units shall vest on December 31, 2025, subject to Participant's continuous service as a Service Provider through such date.

If (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) without Cause (as defined in Section 24 of <u>Exhibit A</u> to the Award Agreement) or (ii) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider by reason of his or her resignation for Good Reason (as defined in Section 24 of <u>Exhibit A</u> to the Award Agreement), and such termination does not occur during the Change in Control Period (as defined in Section 24 of <u>Exhibit A</u> to the Award Agreement), then Participant shall vest in a prorated portion of the Restricted Stock Units determined by multiplying (A) the number of Restricted Stock Units subject to the Award by (B) the percentage determined by dividing (1) the number of days elapsed from the Date of Grant through the date of termination, by the number of days in the period from the Date of Grant through December 31, 2025, which vesting will occur on the later of (X) the effective date of Participant's Release (as defined below) or (Y) the date on which the Award Condition (as defined below) is satisfied.

If, during the Change in Control Period, (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) without Cause or (ii) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider by reason of his or her resignation for Good Reason, then Participant shall vest in all of the Restricted Stock Units on the latest of (A) the effective date of Participant's Release, (B) the date of the Change in Control or (C) the date on which the Award Condition is satisfied.

If Participant dies or Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of Participant's Disability, then Participant shall vest in all of the Restricted Stock Units on the later of (i)(x) the date of Participant's death (in the case of Participant's cessation of service as a Service Provider due to Participant's death) or (y) the effective date of Participant's Release (in the case of Participant's cessation of service as a Service Provider due to Disability) or (ii) the date on which the Award Condition is satisfied.

If (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) for Cause or (ii) in the event of Participant's violation of any non-competition or non-solicitation covenant or material violation of the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement or Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement signed by Participant in connection with his or her employment with the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) or any other confidentiality, assignment of inventions, work product, or nondisparagement covenants in any other written agreement between Participant and the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company), in each case which violation, to the extent curable, remains uncured for a period of no less than thirty (30) days following written notice to Participant by the Company of such violation, then, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all of the Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited without consideration in the case of sub-section (i) upon the date of such termination, or, only to the extent applicable, the expiration of any cure period (if no cure has occurred), and in the case of sub-section (ii) upon the date of such violation, or, only to the extent applicable, the expiration of the foregoing cure period (if no cure has occurred).

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Notwithstanding anything stated herein or elsewhere to the contrary, if any successor to the Company or any affiliate of such successor does not agree to assume, substitute or otherwise continue any then-outstanding Awards under the Plan at the time of a Change in Control, then 100% of the Restricted Stock Units shall fully vest as of immediately prior to, and contingent upon, the consummation of such Change in Control.

The foregoing accelerated vesting (other than in the event of Participant's death) will be subject to Participant (or in the case of Participant's Disability, Participant or Participant's legal representative) signing and not revoking a general release of all claims in substantially the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit B</u> (the "***Release***"), and such release becoming effective and irrevocable no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following Participant's termination (such deadline, the "***Release Deadline***"). No accelerated vesting (other than in the event of Participant's death) shall be effective pursuant to the preceding paragraphs until the Release becomes effective and irrevocable. If the Release does not become effective and irrevocable by the Release Deadline, Participant will forfeit all rights to the accelerated vesting (other than in the event of Participant's death) pursuant to the preceding paragraphs.

<u>Award Condition</u>:

The Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the Notes Exchange Final Closing occurring on or prior to February 15, 2026 (the "***Award Condition***"). None of the Restricted Stock Units shall vest or be settled in Shares unless and until the Award Condition has been satisfied. If the Award Condition is not satisfied, the Restricted Stock Units shall be immediately cancelled and Participant shall have no further right in such Restricted Stock Units.

<u>Acceptance:</u>

By no later than December 31, 2025, Participant must acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award electronically via the on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company and take any other action required by the Administrator related to the acceptance of this Award (including, if applicable, establishing any required brokerage account), provided, if Participant is based in a country that requires Participant to acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award in writing, Participant must, by no later than December 31, 2025, acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award by signing below and returning a hard copy of the executed Award Agreement to the Company.

If Participant does not acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award by December 31, 2025, or Participant does not take any other action required by the Administrator related to the acceptance of this Award (including, if applicable, establishing any required brokerage account), this Award and the Restricted Stock Units subject to this Award will be automatically forfeited immediately following such date.

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By Participant accepting this Award, Participant and the Company agree that this Award of Restricted Stock Units is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u>, all of which are made a part of this document. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to accepting this Award Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Award Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator on any questions relating to the Plan and Award Agreement.

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Grant</u>. The Company hereby grants to the individual (the "***Participant***") named in the Notice of Grant attached as Part I of this Award Agreement (the "***Notice of Grant***") under the Plan an Award of Restricted Stock Units, subject to all of the terms and conditions in this Award Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to Section 21 of the Plan, if there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan will prevail.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Company</u><u>'</u><u>s Obligation to Pay</u>. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one Share. Unless and until the Restricted Stock Units have vested in the manner set forth in Section 3 and the Award Condition has been satisfied, Participant will have no right to receive Shares pursuant to any of the Restricted Stock Units. Prior to actual settlement of any vested Restricted Stock Units, such Restricted Stock Units will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company. Subject to the Award Condition, any Restricted Stock Units that vest in accordance with Section 3 will be settled by delivery of whole Shares as set forth herein to Participant (or in the event of Participant's death, as set forth in Section 6), subject to Participant satisfying any Tax-Related Items as set forth in Section 7. Subject to the provisions of Section 4, such vested Restricted Stock Units will be settled by delivery of whole Shares as soon as practicable after vesting, but in all events within the period ending no later than the date that is two and one-half (2<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub>) months from the end of the Company's tax year that includes the vesting date (or, in the case of Shares issuable upon settlement of Additional Restricted Stock Units that are fully vested upon issuance, within thirty (30) days of the Anti-Dilution Increase resulting in the issuance of such Additional Restricted Stock Units). In no event will Participant be permitted, directly or indirectly, to specify the taxable year in which Shares will be issued upon settlement of any Restricted Stock Units under this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Vesting Schedule</u>. The Restricted Stock Units awarded by this Award Agreement will vest in accordance with the vesting provisions set forth in the Notice of Grant. Except as provided in the Notice of Grant, this Award Agreement or as otherwise determined by the Administrator, Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest on a certain date or upon the occurrence of a certain condition will not vest in accordance with any of the provisions of this Award Agreement, unless Participant will have been continuously a Service Provider from the Date of Grant until the date such vesting occurs. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, Service Provider status for purposes of this Award will end on the day that Participant is no longer actively providing services as an Employee, Director, or Independent Contractor and will not be extended by any notice period or "garden leave" that may be required contractually or under Applicable Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator (or any delegate) shall have the sole and absolute discretion to determine when Participant is no longer a Service Provider for purposes of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Potential Section</u> <u>409A Delay</u>. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or this Award Agreement to the contrary, if the vesting of the balance, or some lesser portion of the balance, of the Restricted Stock Units is accelerated in connection with Participant's termination as a Service Provider (provided that such termination is a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code

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Section 409A, as determined by the Company), other than due to death, and if (x) Participant is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Code Section 409A at the time of such termination as a Service Provider and (y) the payment of such accelerated Restricted Stock Units will result in the imposition of additional tax under Code Section 409A if paid to Participant on or within the six (6) month period following Participant's termination as a Service Provider, then the payment of such accelerated Restricted Stock Units will not be made until the date six (6) months and one (1) day following the date of Participant's termination as a Service Provider, unless the Participant dies following his or her termination as a Service Provider, in which case, the Restricted Stock Units will be settled in Shares to the Participant's estate as soon as practicable following his or her death. It is the intent of this Award Agreement that it and all payments and benefits hereunder be exempt from, or comply with, the requirements of Code Section 409A so that none of the Restricted Stock Units provided under this Award Agreement or Shares issuable thereunder will be subject to the additional tax imposed under Code Section 409A, and any ambiguities herein will be interpreted to be so exempt or so comply. Each payment payable under this Award Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2). For purposes of this Award Agreement, "Code Section 409A" means Section 409A of the Code, and any final U.S. Treasury Regulations and U.S. Internal Revenue Service guidance thereunder, as each may be amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Forfeiture</u>. Except as provided in the Notice of Grant, this Award Agreement or as otherwise determined by the Administrator, any Restricted Stock Units that have not vested (after giving effect to any accelerated vesting) will be forfeited and will return to the Plan on the date that immediately following the date on which such Restricted Stock Units are no longer eligible to vest hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Death of Participant</u>. Any distribution or delivery to be made to Participant under this Award Agreement will, if Participant is then deceased, be made to Participant's designated beneficiary, or if no beneficiary survives Participant, the administrator or executor of Participant's estate. Any such transferee must furnish the Company with (a) written notice of his or her status as transferee, and (b) evidence satisfactory to the Company to establish the validity of the transfer and compliance with any Applicable Laws or regulations pertaining to said transfer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Withholding of Taxes</u>. Regardless of any action the Company or Participant's employer (the "***Employer***") takes with respect to any or all applicable national, local, or other tax or social contribution, withholding, required deductions, or other payments, if any, that arise upon the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units or the holding or subsequent sale of Shares, and the receipt of dividends, if any, or otherwise in connection with the Restricted Stock Units or the Shares ("***Tax-Related Items***"), Participant acknowledges and agrees that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally due by Participant is and remains Participant's responsibility and may exceed any amount actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. Participant further acknowledges and agrees that Participant is solely responsible for filing all relevant documentation that may be required in relation to the Restricted Stock Units or any Tax-Related Items (other than filings or documentation that is the specific obligation of the Company or a Parent, Subsidiary, or Employer pursuant to Applicable Law) such as but not limited to personal income tax returns or reporting statements in relation to the grant, vesting or payment of the Restricted Stock Units, the holding of Shares or any bank or brokerage account, the subsequent sale of Shares, and the receipt of any dividends. Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (a) make

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no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units, including the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired under the Plan, and the receipt of dividends, if any; and (b) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the Restricted Stock Units or any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units to reduce or eliminate Participant's liability for Tax-Related Items, or achieve any particular tax result. Participant also understands that Applicable Laws may require varying Share or Restricted Stock Unit valuation methods for purposes of calculating Tax-Related Items, and the Company assumes no responsibility or liability in relation to any such valuation or for any calculation or reporting of income or Tax-Related Items that may be required of Participant under Applicable Laws. Further, if Participant has become subject to tax in more than one jurisdiction between the date of grant and the date of any relevant taxable event, Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Award Agreement, no certificate representing the Shares will be issued to Participant, unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Administrator) will have been made by Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company determines must be withheld with respect to such Shares.

As a condition to the grant, vesting and settlement of the Restricted Stock Units and as set forth in Section 15 of the Plan, Participant hereby agrees to make adequate provision for the satisfaction of (and will indemnify the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary for) any Tax-Related Items. In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) with the consent of Participant, by receipt of a cash payment from Participant; (ii) by withholding Shares that otherwise would be issued to Participant upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units or by Participant's delivery to the Company of already-owned Shares; (iii) unless the Company otherwise determines, by withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units (a) by delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to satisfy the tax obligations, or (b) by delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to satisfy the tax withholding; provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator; or (iv) with the consent of Participant, by any other arrangement approved by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, unless Participant's obligations with respect to all Tax-Related Items shall be satisfied under clauses (i), (iii) or (iv) above, Participant's obligations with respect to all Tax-Related Items shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares that otherwise would be issued to Participant upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units pursuant to clause (ii) of this paragraph. The Shares withheld or delivered pursuant to clause (ii) of this paragraph shall not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the Company's minimum tax withholding obligations (or, subject to Section 15 of the Plan, and with the consent of Participant, such higher withholding rates as may be determined by the Administrator, which shall in all events be limited to the number of Shares which have a fair market value on the date of withholding or delivery no greater than the aggregate amount of such Tax-Related Items based on the maximum individual statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdiction at the time of such withholding or delivery (or as otherwise necessary to avoid the liability classification of the Award under applicable accounting guidance;) provided, further, to the extent such Shares were acquired by Participant from the Company as compensation, the Shares must have been previously

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held for the minimum duration required to avoid financial accounting charges under applicable accounting guidance; provided, further, that, any such Shares delivered or retained shall be rounded up to the nearest whole Share to the extent rounding up to the nearest whole Share does not result in the liability classification of the Award under applicable accounting guidance. Any Shares withheld pursuant to this Section 7 shall be valued based on the fair market value as of the date the withholding obligations are satisfied. Furthermore, Participant agrees to pay the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary, or Employer any Tax-Related Items that cannot be satisfied by the foregoing methods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Rights as Stockholder</u>. Neither Participant nor any person claiming under or through Participant will have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until such Shares will have been issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company). After such issuance, Participant will have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares, but prior to such issuance, Participant will not have any rights to dividends and/or distributions on such Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>No Guarantee of Continued Service or Grants</u>. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH PARTICIPANT'S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE EMPLOYER OR THE COMPANY (OR ANY PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY) TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT'S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAWS.

Participant also acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time; (b) other than as described in the Notice of Grant with respect to the Additional Restricted Stock Units, the grant of Restricted Stock Units is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Restricted Stock Units, or benefits in lieu of Restricted Stock Units even if Restricted Stock Units have been granted repeatedly in the past; (c) all decisions with respect to future awards of Restricted Stock Units, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company; (d) Participant's participation in the Plan is voluntary; (e) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units are extraordinary items that do not constitute regular compensation for services rendered to the Company or the Employer, and that are outside the scope of Participant's employment contract, if any; (f) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation; (g) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, or end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments and in no event should be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer, subject to Applicable Laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Address for Notices</u>. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Award Agreement will be addressed to the Company, in care of its Secretary at Beyond Meat, Inc., 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, California 90245, or at such other address as the Company may hereafter designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Grant is Not Transferable</u>. Except to the limited extent provided in Section 6 or otherwise pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of Applicable Laws or otherwise) and may not be subject to sale under execution, attachment or similar process. Upon any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this grant, or any right or privilege conferred hereby, or upon any attempted sale under any execution, attachment or similar process, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby immediately will become null and void.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Binding Agreement</u>. Subject to the limitation on the transferability of this grant contained herein, this Award Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Additional Conditions to Issuance of Stock and Imposition of Other Requirements</u>. If at any time the Company will determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration, qualification or compliance of the Shares upon or with any securities exchange or under any Applicable Laws, the tax code and related regulations or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory authority is necessary or desirable as a condition to the issuance of Shares to Participant (or his or her estate) hereunder, such issuance will not occur unless and until such listing, registration, qualification, compliance, consent or approval will have been completed, effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company. Where the Company determines that the delivery of any Shares will violate any state, federal or foreign securities or exchange laws or other Applicable Laws, the Company will defer delivery until the earliest date at which the Company reasonably anticipates that the delivery of Shares will no longer cause such violation. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet the requirements of any Applicable Laws or securities exchange and to obtain any such consent or approval of any such governmental authority or securities exchange. The Company shall not be obligated to issue any Shares pursuant to the Restricted Stock Units at any time if the issuance of Shares violates or is not in compliance with any Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Plan Governs</u>. This Award Agreement is subject to all terms and provisions of the Plan. If there is a conflict between one or more provisions of this Award Agreement and one or more provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will govern. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Administrator Authority</u>. The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this Award Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret or revoke any such rules (including, but not limited to, the determination regarding whether any Restricted Stock Units have vested). All actions taken, and all interpretations and determinations made, by the Administrator in good faith will be final and binding upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. No member of the Administrator will be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or this Award Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Electronic Delivery and Acceptance</u>. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to Participant's current or future participation in the Plan, this Award, the Shares subject to this Award, any other securities of the Company or any other Company-related documents, by electronic means. By accepting this Award, whether electronically or otherwise, Participant hereby (i) consents to receive such documents by electronic means, (ii) consents to the use of electronic signatures, and (iii) agrees to participate in the Plan and/or receive any such documents through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company, including but not limited to the use of electronic signatures or click-through electronic acceptance of terms and conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Captions</u>. Captions provided herein are for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. <u>Agreement Severable</u>. If any provision in this Award Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severable from, and such invalidity or unenforceability will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. <u>Modifications to the Award Agreement</u>. This Award Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Participant expressly warrants that he or she is not accepting this Award Agreement in reliance on any promises, representations, or inducements other than those contained herein. Modifications to this Award Agreement or the Plan can be made only in an express written contract executed by Participant and a duly authorized officer of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Award Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Award Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the consent of Participant, to comply with Code Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Code Section 409A in connection to this Award of Restricted Stock Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. <u>Data Privacy</u>. ***Participant hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of Participant's Personal Data (as described below) by and among, as applicable, the Company, any Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate, or third parties as may be selected by the Company for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing Participant's participation in the Plan. Participant understands that refusal or withdrawal of consent will affect Participant's ability to participate in the Plan; without providing consent, Participant will not be able to participate in the Plan or realize benefits (if any) from the Restricted Stock Units.***

***Participant understands that the Company and any Parent, Subsidiary, Affiliate, or designated third parties may hold personal information about Participant, including, but not limited to, Participant's name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate, details of all***

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 ***Restricted Stock Units or any other entitlement to Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Participant's favor ("Personal Data"). Participant understands that Personal Data may be transferred to any Parent, Subsidiary, Affiliate, or third parties assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, that these recipients may be located in the United States, Participant's country (if different than the United States), or elsewhere, and that the recipient's country may have different data privacy laws and protections than Participant's country. In particular, the Company may transfer Personal Data to the broker or stock plan administrator assisting with the Plan, to its legal counsel and tax/accounting advisor, and to the Affiliate or entity that is Participant's employer and its payroll provider.***

***Participant should also refer to any data privacy policy implemented by the Company (which will be available to Participant separately and may be updated from time to time) for more information regarding the collection, use, storage, and transfer of Participant's Personal Data.***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. <u>Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan</u>. By accepting this Award, Participant expressly warrants that he or she has received an Award of Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, and has received, read and understood a description of the Plan. Participant understands that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. <u>Governing Law and Venue</u>. This Award Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this Award of Restricted Stock Units or this Award Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the jurisdiction of the State of California, and agree that such litigation will be conducted in the courts of Los Angeles County, California, or the federal courts for the United States for the Central District of California, and no other courts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. <u>Clawback</u>. The Restricted Stock Units (including any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit actually or constructively received by the Participant upon vesting or settlement of the Restricted Stock Units or upon the receipt or resale of any Shares underlying the Restricted Stock Units) shall be subject to Section 19 of the Plan and the applicable provisions of any claw-back policy implemented by the Company prior to the grant of the Restricted Stock Units, or any claw-back policy adopted to comply with the requirements of Applicable Law, including without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, to the extent set forth in such claw-back policy. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a resignation for "good reason," or for a "constructive termination" or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24. <u>Defined Terms</u>. The following terms referred to in this Award Agreement will have the following meanings:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Cause</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Cause***" means:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) in the case where there is an employment agreement, severance agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate and the Participant (a "***Relevant Agreement***") that defines "cause" (or words of like import), "cause" as defined under such Relevant Agreement, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if no Relevant Agreement in which the term "cause" (or words of like import) is defined exists, (A) Participant's willful, deliberate and repeated failure to substantially perform his or her assigned duties (other than a failure resulting from Participant's Disability), which failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after a written demand for substantial performance is received by Participant from the Board which identifies the manner in which the Board believes Participant has not substantially performed his or her duties; (B) Participant's illegal or intentional gross misconduct in the performance of his or her duties hereunder that is materially injurious to the Company's business and/or reputation, which, if capable being cured, is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Board, which written notice shall state that failure to cure may result in termination for Cause; (C) Participant's unauthorized and willful use or disclosure of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company where such use or disclosure causes material harm to the Company; or (D) Participant's conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, embezzlement or theft which is materially injurious, or reasonably expected to be materially injurious, to the Company's business or reputation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Change in Control Period</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Change in Control Period***" means the period beginning three (3) months prior to, and ending twenty-four (24) months following, a Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or in any Relevant Agreement, for purposes of any accelerated vesting of this Award as set forth in the Notice of Grant or any Relevant Agreement, in no event will a transaction constitute a Change in Control unless it occurs following the Notes Exchange Final Closing nor will the Notes Exchange Final Closing (or the transactions to be consummated in connection therewith) constitute a Change in Control for purposes of the accelerated vesting of this Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Good Reason</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, resignation for "***Good Reason***" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if Participant is a party to a Relevant Agreement in which the term "good reason" (or words of similar import) is defined, "Good Reason" as defined under such Relevant Agreement, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if no such Relevant Agreement in which the term "good reason" (or words of similar import) is defined exists, (A) Participant's resignation due to the occurrence of any of the following conditions which occurs without Participant's written consent, provided that the requirements regarding advance notice and an opportunity to cure set forth below are satisfied: (1) a material adverse change to Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities that, taken as a whole, results in a material diminution in Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities in effect prior to such change; (2) a 10% or more reduction in Participant's then-current base salary or a 10% or more reduction in Participant's base compensation (including base salary and bonus); (3) the Company conditions Participant's continued service with the Company on the relocation of

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Participant's principal work location to a location that is more than thirty-five (35) miles from Participant's then-current principal work location and such relocation results in an increase in Participant's one-way commuting distance from his or her home by thirty-five (35) miles or more; (4) the failure of the Company to obtain the assumption of this Award Agreement by any successor to the Company; or (5) any material breach or material violation of a material provision of this Award Agreement by the Company (or any successor to the Company).

In order for Participant to resign for Good Reason, Participant must provide written notice to the Company of the existence of the Good Reason condition within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of such Good Reason condition. Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have thirty (30) days during which it may remedy the Good Reason condition and not be required to provide the accelerated vesting described herein as a result of such proposed resignation. If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such thirty (30) day cure period, Participant may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than ninety (90) days following the expiration of the thirty (30) day cure period.

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**<u>EXHIBIT B</u>**

**GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS** 

*[The language in this General Release of Claims may change based on legal developments and requirements in the jurisdiction in which you reside.]* 

This General Release of Claims ("***Agreement***") is made by and between [_____] ("***you***") and Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "***Company***") (collectively referred to as the "***Parties***" or individually referred to as a "***Party***") regarding the end of your employment with the Company and the resolution of any disputes you may have against the Company.

WHEREAS, you have previously been granted restricted stock units and performance stock units (the "***MIP Awards***") pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Immediate Vesting), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Extended Vesting), and Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement, each dated as of September 29, 2025 (collectively, the "***Award Agreements***"), and the Company's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the "***Plan***"); and

WHEREAS, in connection with your separation of employment with the Company or a subsidiary or affiliate of the Company effective [________], 20[__] (the "***Separation Date***"), the Parties wish to resolve any and all disputes, claims, complaints, grievances, charges, actions, petitions, and demands that you may have as a service provider against the Company and any of the Released Parties (as defined below).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the accelerated vesting set forth in the Award Agreements as a result of your separation of employment, which, pursuant to the Award Agreements, is conditioned on your execution and non-revocation of this Agreement, and in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the Company and you hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Separation Date</u>. Your employment with the Company ended on the Separation Date. By signing this Agreement, you hereby resign as the Company's [_____] and from any and all other officer or other positions held by you with the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Accelerated Vesting</u>. Subject to, and in consideration for, your timely execution and non-revocation of this Agreement, and provided you have complied and will comply in all material respects with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement or Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement that you previously entered into with the Company, as applicable, (the "<u>Confidentiality Agreement</u>"), your MIP Awards shall vest on accelerated basis pursuant to the Award Agreements and as set forth on **Attachment A**.<sup>1</sup>

<sup>1</sup> NTD: Form will be adjusted to the extent additional severance or other separation payments are payable under any other plan or agreement with the Company or any affiliate to address all such payments in one form of release. To the extent other agreements between you and the Company or any affiliate require a release in connection with your separation of employment, the terms of this release will be included in any release to be executed by you in connection with such other agreements so that you are only required to execute one release of claims. 

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In addition to the MIP Awards, you acknowledge and agree that the Company previously granted to you one or more equity awards covering shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to the Plan. You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed the information on your Company equity awards that is available through Merrill Lynch Benefits Online and that it accurately reflects the Company equity awards previously granted to you, and the terms applicable to your Company equity awards, including, without limitation, the number of shares subject to your equity awards that were vested (if any) as of your Separation Date (other than with respect to the accelerated vesting as a result of your separation of employment). Your Company equity awards and the shares (if any) acquired pursuant to your equity awards will remain, as applicable, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable award agreement and the Plan (each of which shall remain in full force and effect and, together with the Award Agreements, are the "***Equity Documents***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Your General Release</u>. In consideration for receiving the accelerated vesting set forth in your Award Agreements, as applicable, you hereby waive and release to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law any and all claims or causes of action, whether known or unknown, against the Company and/or its respective predecessors, successors, past, present or future subsidiaries, parent companies, affiliated companies, investors and related entities (collectively, including the Company, the "***Entities***") and/or the Entities' respective past, present or future insurers, officers, directors, agents, attorneys, employees, consultants, stockholders, assigns and employee benefit plans (collectively with the Entities, the "***Released Parties***"), with respect to any matter, including, without limitation, any matter related to your employment with the Company or the separation of that employment relationship.

This waiver and release includes, without limitation, claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); WARN Act claims (federal or state); claims for attorneys' fees or costs; any and all claims for stock, stock options, restricted stock units, or other equity securities of the Company; penalties claims; wage and hour claims; statutory claims; tort claims; contract claims; claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract, and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing; discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims; and all other claims under applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

You covenant not to sue the Released Parties for any of the claims released above, agree not to participate in any class, collective, representative, or group action that may include any of the claims released above, and will affirmatively opt out of any such class, collective, representative or group action. Further, you agree not to participate in, seek to recover in, or assist in any litigation or investigation by other persons or entities against the Released Parties, except as required by law and/or as otherwise permitted by this Agreement.

By signing this Agreement, you waive any right to bring a lawsuit against the Released Parties and any right to individual monetary recovery. However, nothing in this Agreement precludes you from initiating or participating in any investigation or proceeding before any government agency or body and you do not need to provide notice to or obtain authorization from the Company to do so. Further, nothing in this Agreement prohibits you from reporting possible securities law violations to the government and you do not need to provide notice or obtain authorization from the Company to do so. Nothing in this Agreement waives your right or prohibits

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you from receiving a monetary award from a government administered whistleblower-award program. Nothing in this Agreement waives your right to testify or prohibits you from testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment when you have been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena or written request from an administrative agency or legislative body.

Further, you acknowledge that the Company has provided you with the following notice of immunity rights in compliance with the requirements of the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (a) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; (b) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (c) if you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, you may disclose the confidential information to your attorney and use the confidential information in the court proceeding, if you file any document containing the confidential information under seal, and do not disclose the confidential information, except pursuant to court order. In addition, nothing in this Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement shall prevent you from (w) communicating directly with, cooperating with, or providing information to, an attorney, law enforcement, or federal, state or local government official, regulator, or agency, including without limitation the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, an attorney general, a state or local division or commission of human rights, or any other state or local analogue, without notifying or seeking permission from the Company, (x) receiving financial awards from any federal, state, or local government agency, (y) exercising any rights you may have under Section 7 of the U.S. National Labor Relations Act, such as the right to engage in concerted activity, including collective action or discussion concerning wages or working conditions, or (z) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination based on a protected characteristic or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful.

This waiver and release covers only those claims that arose prior to your execution of this Agreement. The waiver and release does not apply to (a) your indemnification rights under any Indemnification Agreement that you entered into with the Company, if applicable (the "***Indemnification Agreement***"), and the Company's internal governing documents, (b) your rights to enforce the executory obligations of the Company or any affiliate under [*List other agreements providing for severance or other separation payments*], and (c) any claim or rights in respect of (i) accrued or vested benefits under the Company's benefit plans, (ii) reimbursable business expenses, (iii) the Company's executory obligations under your MIP Awards or other equity interests in the Company (including, without limitation, in your capacity as a stockholder of the Company or pursuant to the Award Agreements), which shall continue to be governed in accordance with their terms and conditions, or (iv) which, as a matter of law, cannot be released by private agreement. If any provision of the waiver and release is found to be unenforceable, it shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions and all remaining provisions shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Waiver of Unknown Claims</u>. You understand and acknowledge that you are releasing potentially unknown claims, and that you may have limited knowledge with respect to some of the claims being released. You acknowledge that there is a risk that, after signing this Agreement, you may learn information that might have affected your decision to enter into this Agreement. You assume this risk and all other risks of any mistake in entering into this Agreement. You agree that this Agreement is fairly and knowingly made.

In addition, you expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which reads as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."

You further expressly waive any and all rights you may have under any statute or common law principle of any other state which is of similar force and effect as California Civil Code Section 1542. Thus, for purposes of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, you expressly acknowledge that this Agreement is intended to include and does include in its effect, without limitation, all claims which you do not know or suspect to exist in your favor against the Released Parties at the time of execution of this Agreement, and that this Agreement expressly contemplates the extinguishment of all such claims.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>ADEA Waiver</u>. You acknowledge that you are knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights you may have under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("<u>ADEA Waiver</u>") and that the consideration given for the ADEA Waiver is in addition to anything of value to which you are already entitled. You further acknowledge that: (a) your ADEA Waiver does not apply to any claims that may arise after you sign this Agreement; (b) you have a right to and should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (c) you have [21] calendar days within which to consider this Agreement (although you may choose to execute Agreement earlier **<u>but in no event prior to the Separation Date</u>**); (d) you have 7 calendar days following the execution of the Agreement to revoke this Agreement; and (e) the Agreement will not be effective until the 8th day after you sign this Agreement provided that you have not revoked it. You agree that any modifications, material or otherwise, made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original [21]-day consideration period provided in this paragraph (the last day of such consideration period, the "<u>Deadline</u>"). To revoke the Agreement, you must email a written notice of revocation to hrcompliance@beyondmeat.com prior to the end of the 7-day period. This offer will be automatically withdrawn if you do not sign the Agreement by the Deadline.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>2</sup> For employees under 40, please replace the language in paragraph 5 with the following language:<u> </u>

<u>Deadline</u>. You acknowledge that: (a) you have a right to and should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement and (b) you have [10] calendar days within which to consider this Agreement (although you may choose to execute Agreement earlier **<u>but in no event prior to the Separation Date</u>**). You agree that any modifications, material or otherwise, made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original [10]-day consideration period provided in this paragraph (the last day of such consideration period, the "Deadline"). This offer will be automatically withdrawn if you do not sign the Agreement by the Deadline.

If an employee is 40 or older and terminated in connection with a group termination, the Company will revise this release to comply with additional requirements under the ADEA and OWBPA

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>No Admission</u>. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be treated as an admission by the Company or the Released Parties of any liability, wrongdoing, or violation of law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Continuing Obligations</u>. At all times in the future, you will remain bound by your Confidentiality Agreement, a copy of which is attached as **Attachment B**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Non-Disclosure</u>. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you agree that you will not disclose to others this Agreement or its terms, except that you may disclose such information to your spouse and to your attorney or accountant in order for such individuals to render services to you, or if required by applicable law. A breach of this provision will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Non-Disparagement</u>. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you agree that you will not disparage or encourage or induce others to disparage the Company or any of the Released Parties. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Company agrees, and the Company agrees to instruct its directors and officers, not to disparage or encourage or induce others to disparage you or any of your affiliates. For the purpose of this Agreement, "disparage" includes, without limitation, making comments or statements on social media or the internet, or to any person or entity including, but not limited to, the press and/or media, current or former employees, board members, business partners or customers of, as applicable, you or the Company or any entity with whom you or the Company has a business relationship, that would adversely affect in any manner (a) the conduct of the business of you or the Company or any of the Released Parties (including, but not limited to, any business plans or prospects) or (b) your reputation or the reputation of the Company or any of the Released Parties. Nothing in this Agreement (x) prohibits you from providing truthful information as required by law, including in a legal proceeding or a government investigation, (y) prevents you from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful, an unfair employment practice, or in violation of a clear mandate of public policy, or (z) as applicable, prevents you from exercising rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. Further, you acknowledge that the Company has provided you with the following notice of immunity rights in compliance with the requirements of the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (i) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; (ii) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (iii) if you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, you may disclose the confidential information to your attorney and use the confidential information in the court proceeding, if you file any document containing the confidential information under seal, and do not disclose the confidential information, except pursuant to court order.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Cooperation</u>. As reasonably requested by the Company, you agree to cooperate with the Company and its counsel in connection with any investigation, administrative proceeding or litigation relating in any matter in which you were involved or of which you may have knowledge as a result of your employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Arbitration Agreement</u>. You and the Company agree that any and all claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by final, binding and confidential arbitration before a single arbitrator in Los Angeles, California (or another mutually agreeable location) conducted under the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures, which can be reviewed at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/. Before engaging in arbitration, you and the Company agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally or with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator. You and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, you and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine arbitrability, except as provided herein. The arbitrator may in his or her discretion award attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party. All claims or disputes must be submitted to arbitration on an individual basis and not as a representative, class and/or collective action proceeding on behalf of other individuals. Any issue concerning the validity of this representative, class and/or collective action waiver must be decided by a Court and if for any reason it is found to be unenforceable, the representative, class and/or collective action claim may only be heard in Court and may not be arbitrated. Claims will be governed by applicable statutes of limitations. This arbitration agreement does not cover any action seeking emergency, temporary or preliminary injunctive relief (including a temporary restraining order) in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law, which the Released Parties reserve the right to seek for your breach or threatened breach of any of your continuing obligations to any of the Released Parties. This arbitration agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Entire Agreement</u>. You agree that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and the Company or any affiliate of the Company, with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements, discussions, representations, warranties or understandings between you and the Company or any affiliate of the Company; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement modifies, supersedes, voids, or otherwise alters your Confidentiality Agreement, the Equity Documents, the Award Agreements, any Indemnification Agreement, any arbitration agreement entered into by and between you and the Company, other documents specifically identified in this Agreement (except as expressly modified herein), or any other continuing obligations you owe the Company or a Released Party which survive the separation of your employment.<sup>3</sup> This Agreement may be modified only in a written document signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

<sup>3</sup> NTD: Additional agreements to which you are a party with the Company or its affiliates that should be preserved to be specified here.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Governing Law</u>. Except as to the arbitration provision, this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the state in which you primarily worked as of the Separation Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Severability</u>. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed deleted from this Agreement and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, the balance of which will remain in and have its intended full force and effect; provided, however that if such invalid or unenforceable provision may be modified so as to be valid and enforceable as a matter of law, such provision shall be deemed to have been modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one agreement. You and the Company agree that execution via DocuSign or another similar electronic signature service, or of a scanned image, shall have the same force and effect as execution of an original, that an electronic signature or scanned image of a signature shall be deemed an original and valid signature and that the Agreement may not be challenged on the basis of such signatures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Voluntary Execution of Agreement</u>. You understand and agree that you executed this Agreement voluntarily, without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the Company or any third party, with the full intent of releasing all of your claims against the Company and any of the other Released Parties. You acknowledge that: (a) you have read this Agreement; (b) you have not relied upon any representations or statements made by the Company that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement; (c) you have been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of your own choice or have elected not to retain legal counsel; (d) you understand the terms and consequences of this Agreement and of the releases it contains; and (e) you are fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Miscellaneous</u>. Each of the Released Parties shall be third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and any other continuing obligations you owe the Released Parties which survive the separation of your employment and shall have authority to enforce them in accordance with their terms. You may not assign any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of the Company and any assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the respective dates set forth below.

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|  | [_____] |
|  Dated:  |  |
|  | Print Name: [_____] |
|  | **BEYOND MEAT, INC.** |
| Dated: | By: |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |

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**<u>ATTACHMENT A</u>**

**MIP Award Acceleration** 

*(Attached)* 

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**<u>ATTACHMENT B</u>**

**Confidentiality Agreement** 

*(Attached)*

## Exhibit 99.5

**Exhibit 99.5** 

**BEYOND MEAT, INC.** 

**2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN** 

**RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT** 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Beyond Meat, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated from time to time, the "***Plan***") will have the same defined meanings in this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the "***Award Agreement***").

**I. <u>NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT</u>** 

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| <u>Participant Name</u>: | /$ParticipantName$/ |

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You have been granted the right to receive an Award of Restricted Stock Units (the "***Award***") by Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "***Company***"), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

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| <u>Grant Number</u>: | /$GrantID$/ |
| <u>Date of Grant</u>: | /$GrantDate$/ |
| <u>Expiration Date</u>: | The Expiration Date shall be the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Initial Settlement Date (as such term is defined in that certain Exchange Offer Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement by the Company, dated September 29, 2025). |

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<u>Number of Restricted Stock Units</u>:

You are hereby granted an Award of such number of Restricted Stock Units as is equal to [___]% (the "***Target Percentage***") of the Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding on the day immediately following the Notes Exchange Final Closing (rounded up to the nearest whole share).

In addition, on any date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing but on or prior to the Expiration Date on which there is an Anti-Dilution Increase to the Overall Share Limit under the Plan, Participant shall be automatically issued an additional number of Restricted Stock Units equal to (i) the Target Percentage, divided by (ii) 12.5%, multiplied by (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock added to the Overall Share Limit as a result of such Anti-Dilution Increase (rounded up to the nearest whole share) (the "***Additional Restricted Stock Units***"); provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award Agreement, the Participant shall only be eligible to receive Additional Restricted Stock Units with respect to an Anti-Dilution Increase that occurs prior to the termination of the Participant's status as a Service Provider. The Additional Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the same vesting schedule as applicable to the Restricted Stock Units; provided, however, that if the Additional Restricted Stock Units are issued on or after all or a portion of the Restricted Stock Units have vested, such Additional Restricted Stock Units shall be fully vested upon issuance in the same proportion that the underlying Restricted Stock Units are vested as of such date. For purposes of this Award Agreement, references to the Restricted Stock Units shall also include any Additional Restricted Stock Units issued hereunder from time to time.

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<u>Vesting Schedule</u>:

Subject to Section 3 of the Award Agreement and the paragraphs below, the Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 50% of the Restricted Stock Units will vest on December 31, 2026, and the remainder will vest in four equal quarterly installments thereafter, with the last vesting date being on December 31, 2027, subject to Participant's continuous service as a Service Provider through the applicable vesting date.

If (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) without Cause (as defined in Section 24 of <u>Exhibit A</u> to the Award Agreement) or (ii) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider by reason of his or her resignation for Good Reason (as defined in Section 24 of <u>Exhibit A</u> to the Award Agreement), and such termination does not occur during the Change in Control Period (as defined in Section 24 of <u>Exhibit A</u> to the Award Agreement), then Participant shall vest in a prorated portion of the Restricted Stock Units that are scheduled to vest on the next regularly-scheduled vesting date following Participant's termination as a Service Provider (the "***Next Vesting Date***"), which number of prorated Restricted Stock Units shall be determined by multiplying (A) (1) the number of Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest on the Next Vesting Date, by (B) the percentage determined by dividing (1) the number of days elapsed from the vesting date immediately prior to Participant's termination as a Service Provider (the "***Prior Vesting Date***") (or the Date of Grant if there was no Prior Vesting Date) through the date of termination, by (2) the number of days in the period from the Prior Vesting Date (or the Date of Grant if there was no Prior Vesting Date) through the Next Vesting Date, which vesting will occur on the later of (X) the effective date of Participant's Release (as defined below) or (Y) the date on which the Award Conditions (as defined below) are satisfied.

If, during the Change in Control Period, (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) without Cause or (ii) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider by reason of his or her resignation for Good Reason, then Participant shall vest in all of the Restricted Stock Units on the latest of (A) the effective date of Participant's Release, (B) the date of the Change in Control or (C) the date on which the Award Conditions are satisfied.

If Participant dies or Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of Participant's Disability, then Participant shall vest in all of the Restricted Stock Units on the later of (i)(x) the date of Participant's death (in the case of Participant's cessation of service as a Service Provider due to Participant's death) or (y) the effective date of Participant's Release (in the case of Participant's cessation of service as a Service Provider due to Disability) or (ii) the date on which the Award Conditions are satisfied.

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If (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) for Cause or (ii) in the event of Participant's violation of any non-competition or non-solicitation covenant or a material violation of the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement or Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement signed by Participant in connection with his or her employment with the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) or any other confidentiality, assignment of inventions, work product, or nondisparagement covenants in any other written agreement between Participant and the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company), in each case which violation, to the extent curable, remains uncured for a period of no less than thirty (30) days following written notice to Participant by the Company of such violation, then, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all of the Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited without consideration in the case of sub-section (i) upon the date of such termination, or, only to the extent applicable, the expiration of any cure period (if no cure has occurred), and in the case of sub-section (ii) upon the date of such violation, or, only to the extent applicable, the expiration of the foregoing cure period (if no cure has occurred).

Notwithstanding anything stated herein or elsewhere to the contrary, if any successor to the Company or any affiliate of such successor does not agree to assume, substitute or otherwise continue any then-outstanding Awards under the Plan at the time of a Change in Control, then 100% of the Restricted Stock Units shall fully vest as of immediately prior to, and contingent upon, the consummation of such Change in Control.

The foregoing accelerated vesting (other than in the event of Participant's death) will be subject to Participant (or in the case of Participant's Disability, Participant or Participant's legal representative) signing and not revoking a general release of all claims in substantially the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit B</u> (the "***Release***"), and such release becoming effective and irrevocable no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following Participant's termination (such deadline, the "***Release Deadline***"). No accelerated vesting (other than in the event of Participant's death) shall be effective pursuant to the preceding paragraphs until the Release becomes effective and irrevocable. If the Release does not become effective and irrevocable by the Release Deadline, Participant will forfeit all rights to the accelerated vesting (other than in the event of Participant's death) pursuant to the preceding paragraphs.

<u>Award Conditions</u>:

The Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the occurrence of both of the following events: (i) the Notes Exchange Final Closing occurring on or prior to February 15, 2026, and (ii) the approval of the amendment and restatement of the Plan approved by the Board effective as of the Date of Grant by the Company's stockholders on or prior to February 15, 2026 (the "***Award Conditions***"). None of the Restricted Stock Units shall vest or be settled in Shares unless and until both of the Award Conditions have been satisfied. If either of the Award Conditions are not satisfied, the Restricted Stock Units shall be immediately cancelled and Participant shall have no further right in such Restricted Stock Units.

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<u>Acceptance</u>:

By no later than the date that is one month prior to the first vest date applicable to the Restricted Stock Units subject to this Award Agreement, Participant must acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award electronically via the on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company and take any other action required by the Administrator related to the acceptance of this Award (including, if applicable, establishing any required brokerage account), provided, if Participant is based in a country that requires Participant to acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award in writing, Participant must, by no later than the date that is one month prior to the first vest date applicable to the Restricted Stock Units subject to this Award Agreement, acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award by signing below and returning a hard copy of the executed Award Agreement to the Company.

If Participant does not acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award by the date that is one month prior to the first vest date applicable to the Restricted Stock Units subject to this Award Agreement or Participant does not take any other action required by the Administrator related to the acceptance of this Award (including, if applicable, establishing any required brokerage account), this Award and the Restricted Stock Units subject to this Award will be automatically forfeited immediately following such date.

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By Participant accepting this Award, Participant and the Company agree that this Award of Restricted Stock Units is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Grant attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u>, all of which are made a part of this document. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to accepting this Award Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Award Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator on any questions relating to the Plan and Award Agreement.

BEYOND MEAT, INC.

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Grant</u>. The Company hereby grants to the individual (the "***Participant***") named in the Notice of Grant attached as Part I of this Award Agreement (the "***Notice of Grant***") under the Plan an Award of Restricted Stock Units, subject to all of the terms and conditions in this Award Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to Section 21 of the Plan, if there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan will prevail.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Company</u><u>'</u><u>s Obligation to Pay</u>. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one Share. Unless and until the Restricted Stock Units have vested in the manner set forth in Section 3 and the Award Conditions have been satisfied, Participant will have no right to receive Shares pursuant to any of the Restricted Stock Units. Prior to actual settlement of any vested Restricted Stock Units, such Restricted Stock Units will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company. Subject to the Award Conditions, any Restricted Stock Units that vest in accordance with Section 3 will be settled by delivery of whole Shares as set forth herein to Participant (or in the event of Participant's death, as set forth in Section 6), subject to Participant satisfying any Tax-Related Items as set forth in Section 7. Subject to the provisions of Section 4, such vested Restricted Stock Units will be settled by delivery of whole Shares as soon as practicable after vesting, but in all events within the period ending no later than the date that is two and one-half (2<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub>) months from the end of the Company's tax year that includes the vesting date (or, in the case of Shares issuable upon settlement of Additional Restricted Stock Units that are fully vested upon issuance, within thirty (30) days of the Anti-Dilution Increase resulting in the issuance of such Additional Restricted Stock Units). In no event will Participant be permitted, directly or indirectly, to specify the taxable year in which Shares will be issued upon settlement of any Restricted Stock Units under this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Vesting Schedule</u>. The Restricted Stock Units awarded by this Award Agreement will vest in accordance with the vesting provisions set forth in the Notice of Grant. Except as provided in the Notice of Grant, this Award Agreement or as otherwise determined by the Administrator, Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest on a certain date or upon the occurrence of a certain condition will not vest in accordance with any of the provisions of this Award Agreement, unless Participant will have been continuously a Service Provider from the Date of Grant until the date such vesting occurs. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, Service Provider status for purposes of this Award will end on the day that Participant is no longer actively providing services as an Employee, Director, or Independent Contractor and will not be extended by any notice period or "garden leave" that may be required contractually or under Applicable Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator (or any delegate) shall have the sole and absolute discretion to determine when Participant is no longer a Service Provider for purposes of the Plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Potential Section</u> <u>409A Delay</u>. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or this Award Agreement to the contrary, if the vesting of the balance, or some lesser portion of the balance, of the Restricted Stock Units is accelerated in connection with Participant's termination as a Service Provider (provided that such termination is a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A, as determined by the Company), other than due to death, and if (x) Participant is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Code Section 409A at the time of such termination as a Service Provider and (y) the payment of such accelerated Restricted Stock Units will result in the imposition of additional tax under Code Section 409A if paid to Participant on or within the six (6) month period following Participant's termination as a Service Provider, then the payment of such accelerated Restricted Stock Units will not be made until the date six (6) months and one (1) day following the date of Participant's termination as a Service Provider, unless the Participant dies following his or her termination as a Service Provider, in which case, the Restricted Stock Units will be settled in Shares to the Participant's estate as soon as practicable following his or her death. It is the intent of this Award Agreement that it and all payments and benefits hereunder be exempt from, or comply with, the requirements of Code Section 409A so that none of the Restricted Stock Units provided under this Award Agreement or Shares issuable thereunder will be subject to the additional tax imposed under Code Section 409A, and any ambiguities herein will be interpreted to be so exempt or so comply. Each payment payable under this Award Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2). For purposes of this Award Agreement, "Code Section 409A" means Section 409A of the Code, and any final U.S. Treasury Regulations and U.S. Internal Revenue Service guidance thereunder, as each may be amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Forfeiture</u>. Except as provided in the Notice of Grant, this Award Agreement or as otherwise determined by the Administrator, any Restricted Stock Units that have not vested (after giving effect to any accelerated vesting) will be forfeited and will return to the Plan on the date that immediately following the date on which such Restricted Stock Units are no longer eligible to vest hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Death of Participant</u>. Any distribution or delivery to be made to Participant under this Award Agreement will, if Participant is then deceased, be made to Participant's designated beneficiary, or if no beneficiary survives Participant, the administrator or executor of Participant's estate. Any such transferee must furnish the Company with (a) written notice of his or her status as transferee, and (b) evidence satisfactory to the Company to establish the validity of the transfer and compliance with any Applicable Laws or regulations pertaining to said transfer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Withholding of Taxes</u>. Regardless of any action the Company or Participant's employer (the "***Employer***") takes with respect to any or all applicable national, local, or other tax or social contribution, withholding, required deductions, or other payments, if any, that arise upon the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units or the holding or subsequent sale of Shares, and the receipt of dividends, if any, or otherwise in connection with the Restricted Stock Units or the Shares ("***Tax-Related Items***"), Participant acknowledges and agrees that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally due by Participant is and remains Participant's responsibility and may exceed any amount actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. Participant further acknowledges and agrees that Participant is solely responsible for filing all relevant documentation that may be required in relation to the Restricted Stock Units or any Tax-Related Items (other than filings or documentation that is the specific obligation of the Company or a Parent, Subsidiary, or Employer pursuant to Applicable Law) such as but not limited to personal income tax returns or reporting statements in relation to the grant, vesting or payment of the Restricted Stock Units, the holding of Shares or any bank or brokerage account, the subsequent sale of Shares, and the receipt of any dividends. Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (a) make

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no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units, including the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired under the Plan, and the receipt of dividends, if any; and (b) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the Restricted Stock Units or any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units to reduce or eliminate Participant's liability for Tax-Related Items, or achieve any particular tax result. Participant also understands that Applicable Laws may require varying Share or Restricted Stock Unit valuation methods for purposes of calculating Tax-Related Items, and the Company assumes no responsibility or liability in relation to any such valuation or for any calculation or reporting of income or Tax-Related Items that may be required of Participant under Applicable Laws. Further, if Participant has become subject to tax in more than one jurisdiction between the date of grant and the date of any relevant taxable event, Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Award Agreement, no certificate representing the Shares will be issued to Participant, unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Administrator) will have been made by Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company determines must be withheld with respect to such Shares.

As a condition to the grant, vesting and settlement of the Restricted Stock Units and as set forth in Section 15 of the Plan, Participant hereby agrees to make adequate provision for the satisfaction of (and will indemnify the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary for) any Tax-Related Items. In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) with the consent of Participant, by receipt of a cash payment from Participant; (ii) by withholding Shares that otherwise would be issued to Participant upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units or by Participant's delivery to the Company of already-owned Shares; (iii) unless the Company otherwise determines, by withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units (a) by delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to satisfy the tax obligations, or (b) by delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to satisfy the tax withholding; provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator; or (iv) with the consent of Participant, by any other arrangement approved by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, unless Participant's obligations with respect to all Tax-Related Items shall be satisfied under clauses (i), (iii) or (iv) above, Participant's obligations with respect to all Tax-Related Items shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares that otherwise would be issued to Participant upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units pursuant to clause (ii) of this paragraph. The Shares withheld or delivered pursuant to clause (ii) of this paragraph shall not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the Company's minimum tax withholding obligations (or, subject to Section 15 of the Plan, and with the consent of Participant, such higher withholding rates as may be determined by the Administrator, which shall in all events be limited to the number of Shares which have a fair market value on the date of withholding or delivery no greater than the aggregate amount of such Tax-Related Items based on the maximum individual statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdiction at the time of such withholding or delivery (or as otherwise necessary to avoid the liability classification of the Award under applicable accounting guidance;) provided, further, to the extent such Shares were acquired by Participant from the Company as compensation, the Shares must have been previously

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held for the minimum duration required to avoid financial accounting charges under applicable accounting guidance; provided, further, that, any such Shares delivered or retained shall be rounded up to the nearest whole Share to the extent rounding up to the nearest whole Share does not result in the liability classification of the Award under applicable accounting guidance. Any Shares withheld pursuant to this Section 7 shall be valued based on the fair market value as of the date the withholding obligations are satisfied. Furthermore, Participant agrees to pay the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary, or Employer any Tax-Related Items that cannot be satisfied by the foregoing methods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Rights as Stockholder</u>. Neither Participant nor any person claiming under or through Participant will have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until such Shares will have been issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company). After such issuance, Participant will have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares, but prior to such issuance, Participant will not have any rights to dividends and/or distributions on such Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>No Guarantee of Continued Service or Grants</u>. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH PARTICIPANT'S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE EMPLOYER OR THE COMPANY (OR ANY PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY) TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT'S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAWS.

Participant also acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time; (b) other than as described in the Notice of Grant with respect to the Additional Restricted Stock Units, the grant of Restricted Stock Units is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Restricted Stock Units, or benefits in lieu of Restricted Stock Units even if Restricted Stock Units have been granted repeatedly in the past; (c) all decisions with respect to future awards of Restricted Stock Units, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company; (d) Participant's participation in the Plan is voluntary; (e) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units are extraordinary items that do not constitute regular compensation for services rendered to the Company or the Employer, and that are outside the scope of Participant's employment contract, if any; (f) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation; (g) the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, or end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments and in no event should be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer, subject to Applicable Laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Address for Notices</u>. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Award Agreement will be addressed to the Company, in care of its Secretary at Beyond Meat, Inc., 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, California 90245, or at such other address as the Company may hereafter designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Grant is Not Transferable</u>. Except to the limited extent provided in Section 6 or otherwise pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of Applicable Laws or otherwise) and may not be subject to sale under execution, attachment or similar process. Upon any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this grant, or any right or privilege conferred hereby, or upon any attempted sale under any execution, attachment or similar process, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby immediately will become null and void.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Binding Agreement</u>. Subject to the limitation on the transferability of this grant contained herein, this Award Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Additional Conditions to Issuance of Stock and Imposition of Other Requirements</u>. If at any time the Company will determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration, qualification or compliance of the Shares upon or with any securities exchange or under any Applicable Laws, the tax code and related regulations or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory authority is necessary or desirable as a condition to the issuance of Shares to Participant (or his or her estate) hereunder, such issuance will not occur unless and until such listing, registration, qualification, compliance, consent or approval will have been completed, effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company. Where the Company determines that the delivery of any Shares will violate any state, federal or foreign securities or exchange laws or other Applicable Laws, the Company will defer delivery until the earliest date at which the Company reasonably anticipates that the delivery of Shares will no longer cause such violation. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet the requirements of any Applicable Laws or securities exchange and to obtain any such consent or approval of any such governmental authority or securities exchange. The Company shall not be obligated to issue any Shares pursuant to the Restricted Stock Units at any time if the issuance of Shares violates or is not in compliance with any Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Plan Governs</u>. This Award Agreement is subject to all terms and provisions of the Plan. If there is a conflict between one or more provisions of this Award Agreement and one or more provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will govern. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Administrator Authority</u>. The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this Award Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret or revoke any such rules (including, but not limited to, the determination regarding whether any Restricted Stock Units have vested). All actions taken, and all interpretations and determinations made, by the Administrator in good faith will be final and binding upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. No member of the Administrator will be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or this Award Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Electronic Delivery and Acceptance</u>. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to Participant's current or future participation in the Plan, this Award, the Shares subject to this Award, any other securities of the Company or any other Company-related documents, by electronic means. By accepting this Award, whether electronically or otherwise, Participant hereby (i) consents to receive such documents by electronic means, (ii) consents to the use of electronic signatures, and (iii) agrees to participate in the Plan and/or receive any such documents through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company, including but not limited to the use of electronic signatures or click-through electronic acceptance of terms and conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Captions</u>. Captions provided herein are for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. <u>Agreement Severable</u>. If any provision in this Award Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severable from, and such invalidity or unenforceability will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. <u>Modifications to the Award Agreement</u>. This Award Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Participant expressly warrants that he or she is not accepting this Award Agreement in reliance on any promises, representations, or inducements other than those contained herein. Modifications to this Award Agreement or the Plan can be made only in an express written contract executed by Participant and a duly authorized officer of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Award Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Award Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the consent of Participant, to comply with Code Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Code Section 409A in connection to this Award of Restricted Stock Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. <u>Data Privacy</u>. ***Participant hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of Participant's Personal Data (as described below) by and among, as applicable, the Company, any Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate, or third parties as may be selected by the Company for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing Participant's participation in the Plan. Participant understands that refusal or withdrawal of consent will affect Participant's ability to participate in the Plan; without providing consent, Participant will not be able to participate in the Plan or realize benefits (if any) from the Restricted Stock Units.***

***Participant understands that the Company and any Parent, Subsidiary, Affiliate, or designated third parties may hold personal information about Participant, including, but not limited to, Participant's name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate, details of all***

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 ***Restricted Stock Units or any other entitlement to Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Participant's favor ("Personal Data"). Participant understands that Personal Data may be transferred to any Parent, Subsidiary, Affiliate, or third parties assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, that these recipients may be located in the United States, Participant's country (if different than the United States), or elsewhere, and that the recipient's country may have different data privacy laws and protections than Participant's country. In particular, the Company may transfer Personal Data to the broker or stock plan administrator assisting with the Plan, to its legal counsel and tax/accounting advisor, and to the Affiliate or entity that is Participant's employer and its payroll provider.***

***Participant should also refer to any data privacy policy implemented by the Company (which will be available to Participant separately and may be updated from time to time) for more information regarding the collection, use, storage, and transfer of Participant's Personal Data.***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. <u>Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan</u>. By accepting this Award, Participant expressly warrants that he or she has received an Award of Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, and has received, read and understood a description of the Plan. Participant understands that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. <u>Governing Law and Venue</u>. This Award Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this Award of Restricted Stock Units or this Award Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the jurisdiction of the State of California, and agree that such litigation will be conducted in the courts of Los Angeles County, California, or the federal courts for the United States for the Central District of California, and no other courts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. <u>Clawback</u>. The Restricted Stock Units (including any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit actually or constructively received by the Participant upon vesting or settlement of the Restricted Stock Units or upon the receipt or resale of any Shares underlying the Restricted Stock Units) shall be subject to Section 19 of the Plan and the applicable provisions of any claw-back policy implemented by the Company prior to the grant of the Restricted Stock Units or any claw-back policy adopted to comply with the requirements of Applicable Law, including without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, to the extent set forth in such claw-back policy. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a resignation for "good reason," or for a "constructive termination" or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24. <u>Defined Terms</u>. The following terms referred to in this Award Agreement will have the following meanings:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Cause</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Cause***" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) in the case where there is an employment agreement, severance agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate and the Participant (a "***Relevant Agreement***") that defines "cause" (or words of like import), "cause" as defined under such Relevant Agreement, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if no Relevant Agreement in which the term "cause" (or words of like import) is defined exists, (A) Participant's willful, deliberate and repeated failure to substantially perform his or her assigned duties (other than a failure resulting from Participant's Disability), which failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after a written demand for substantial performance is received by Participant from the Board which identifies the manner in which the Board believes Participant has not substantially performed his or her duties; (B) Participant's illegal or intentional gross misconduct in the performance of his or her duties hereunder that is materially injurious to the Company's business and/or reputation, which, if capable being cured, is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Board, which written notice shall state that failure to cure may result in termination for Cause; (C) Participant's unauthorized and willful use or disclosure of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company where such use or disclosure causes material harm to the Company; or (D) Participant's conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, embezzlement or theft which is materially injurious, or reasonably expected to be materially injurious, to the Company's business or reputation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Change in Control Period</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Change in Control Period***" means the period beginning three (3) months prior to, and ending twenty-four (24) months following, a Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or in any Relevant Agreement, for purposes of any accelerated vesting of this Award as set forth in the Notice of Grant or any Relevant Agreement, in no event will a transaction constitute a Change in Control unless it occurs following the Notes Exchange Final Closing nor will the Notes Exchange Final Closing (or the transactions to be consummated in connection therewith) constitute a Change in Control for purposes of the accelerated vesting of this Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Good Reason</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, resignation for "***Good Reason***" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if Participant is a party to a Relevant Agreement in which the term "good reason" (or words of similar import) is defined, "Good Reason" as defined under such Relevant Agreement, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if no such Relevant Agreement in which the term "good reason" (or words of similar import) is defined exists, (A) Participant's resignation due to the occurrence of any of the following conditions which occurs without Participant's written consent, provided that the requirements regarding advance notice and an opportunity to cure set forth below are satisfied: (1) a material adverse change to Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities that, taken as a whole, results in a material diminution in Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities in effect prior to such change; (2) a 10% or more reduction in Participant's then-current base salary or a 10% or more reduction in Participant's base compensation (including base salary and bonus); (3) the Company conditions Participant's continued service with the Company on the relocation of

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Participant's principal work location to a location that is more than thirty-five (35) miles from Participant's then-current principal work location and such relocation results in an increase in Participant's one-way commuting distance from his or her home by thirty-five (35) miles or more; (4) the failure of the Company to obtain the assumption of this Award Agreement by any successor to the Company; or (5) any material breach or material violation of a material provision of this Award Agreement by the Company (or any successor to the Company).

In order for Participant to resign for Good Reason, Participant must provide written notice to the Company of the existence of the Good Reason condition within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of such Good Reason condition. Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have thirty (30) days during which it may remedy the Good Reason condition and not be required to provide the accelerated vesting described herein as a result of such proposed resignation. If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such thirty (30) day cure period, Participant may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than ninety (90) days following the expiration of the thirty (30) day cure period.

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**<u>EXHIBIT B</u>**

**GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS** 

*[The language in this General Release of Claims may change based on legal developments and* 

*requirements in the jurisdiction in which you reside.]* 

This General Release of Claims ("***Agreement***") is made by and between [_____] ("***you***") and Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "***Company***") (collectively referred to as the "***Parties***" or individually referred to as a "***Party***") regarding the end of your employment with the Company and the resolution of any disputes you may have against the Company.

WHEREAS, you have previously been granted restricted stock units and performance stock units (the "***MIP Awards***") pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Immediate Vesting), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Extended Vesting), and Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement, each dated as of September 29, 2025 (collectively, the "***Award Agreements***"), and the Company's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the "***Plan***"); and

WHEREAS, in connection with your separation of employment with the Company or a subsidiary or affiliate of the Company effective [________], 20[__] (the "***Separation Date***"), the Parties wish to resolve any and all disputes, claims, complaints, grievances, charges, actions, petitions, and demands that you may have as a service provider against the Company and any of the Released Parties (as defined below).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the accelerated vesting set forth in the Award Agreements as a result of your separation of employment, which, pursuant to the Award Agreements, is conditioned on your execution and non-revocation of this Agreement, and in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the Company and you hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Separation Date</u>. Your employment with the Company ended on the Separation Date. By signing this Agreement, you hereby resign as the Company's [_____] and from any and all other officer or other positions held by you with the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Accelerated Vesting</u>. Subject to, and in consideration for, your timely execution and non-revocation of this Agreement, and provided you have complied and will comply in all material respects with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement or Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement that you previously entered into with the Company, as applicable, (the "<u>Confidentiality Agreement</u>"), your MIP Awards shall vest on accelerated basis pursuant to the Award Agreements and as set forth on **Attachment A**.<sup>1</sup>

<sup>1</sup> NTD: Form will be adjusted to the extent additional severance or other separation payments are payable under any other plan or agreement with the Company or any affiliate to address all such payments in one form of release. To the extent other agreements between you and the Company or any affiliate require a release in connection with your separation of employment, the terms of this release will be included in any release to be executed by you in connection with such other agreements so that you are only required to execute one release of claims. 

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In addition to the MIP Awards, you acknowledge and agree that the Company previously granted to you one or more equity awards covering shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to the Plan. You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed the information on your Company equity awards that is available through Merrill Lynch Benefits Online and that it accurately reflects the Company equity awards previously granted to you, and the terms applicable to your Company equity awards, including, without limitation, the number of shares subject to your equity awards that were vested (if any) as of your Separation Date (other than with respect to the accelerated vesting as a result of your separation of employment). Your Company equity awards and the shares (if any) acquired pursuant to your equity awards will remain, as applicable, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable award agreement and the Plan (each of which shall remain in full force and effect and, together with the Award Agreements, are the "***Equity Documents***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Your General Release</u>. In consideration for receiving the accelerated vesting set forth in your Award Agreements, as applicable, you hereby waive and release to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law any and all claims or causes of action, whether known or unknown, against the Company and/or its respective predecessors, successors, past, present or future subsidiaries, parent companies, affiliated companies, investors and related entities (collectively, including the Company, the "***Entities***") and/or the Entities' respective past, present or future insurers, officers, directors, agents, attorneys, employees, consultants, stockholders, assigns and employee benefit plans (collectively with the Entities, the "***Released Parties***"), with respect to any matter, including, without limitation, any matter related to your employment with the Company or the separation of that employment relationship.

This waiver and release includes, without limitation, claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); WARN Act claims (federal or state); claims for attorneys' fees or costs; any and all claims for stock, stock options, restricted stock units, or other equity securities of the Company; penalties claims; wage and hour claims; statutory claims; tort claims; contract claims; claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract, and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing; discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims; and all other claims under applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

You covenant not to sue the Released Parties for any of the claims released above, agree not to participate in any class, collective, representative, or group action that may include any of the claims released above, and will affirmatively opt out of any such class, collective, representative or group action. Further, you agree not to participate in, seek to recover in, or assist in any litigation or investigation by other persons or entities against the Released Parties, except as required by law and/or as otherwise permitted by this Agreement.

By signing this Agreement, you waive any right to bring a lawsuit against the Released Parties and any right to individual monetary recovery. However, nothing in this Agreement precludes you from initiating or participating in any investigation or proceeding before any government agency or body and you do not need to provide notice to or obtain authorization from the Company to do so. Further, nothing in this Agreement prohibits you from reporting possible securities law violations to the government and you do not need to provide notice or obtain authorization from the Company to do so. Nothing in this Agreement waives your right or prohibits

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you from receiving a monetary award from a government administered whistleblower-award program. Nothing in this Agreement waives your right to testify or prohibits you from testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment when you have been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena or written request from an administrative agency or legislative body.

Further, you acknowledge that the Company has provided you with the following notice of immunity rights in compliance with the requirements of the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (a) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; (b) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (c) if you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, you may disclose the confidential information to your attorney and use the confidential information in the court proceeding, if you file any document containing the confidential information under seal, and do not disclose the confidential information, except pursuant to court order. In addition, nothing in this Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement shall prevent you from (w) communicating directly with, cooperating with, or providing information to, an attorney, law enforcement, or federal, state or local government official, regulator, or agency, including without limitation the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, an attorney general, a state or local division or commission of human rights, or any other state or local analogue, without notifying or seeking permission from the Company, (x) receiving financial awards from any federal, state, or local government agency, (y) exercising any rights you may have under Section 7 of the U.S. National Labor Relations Act, such as the right to engage in concerted activity, including collective action or discussion concerning wages or working conditions, or (z) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination based on a protected characteristic or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful.

This waiver and release covers only those claims that arose prior to your execution of this Agreement. The waiver and release does not apply to (a) your indemnification rights under any Indemnification Agreement that you entered into with the Company, if applicable (the "***Indemnification Agreement***"), and the Company's internal governing documents, (b) your rights to enforce the executory obligations of the Company or any affiliate under [*List other agreements providing for severance or other separation payments*], and (c) any claim or rights in respect of (i) accrued or vested benefits under the Company's benefit plans, (ii) reimbursable business expenses, (iii) the Company's executory obligations under your MIP Awards or other equity interests in the Company (including, without limitation, in your capacity as a stockholder of the Company or pursuant to the Award Agreements), which shall continue to be governed in accordance with their terms and conditions, or (iv) which, as a matter of law, cannot be released by private agreement. If any provision of the waiver and release is found to be unenforceable, it shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions and all remaining provisions shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Waiver of Unknown Claims</u>. You understand and acknowledge that you are releasing potentially unknown claims, and that you may have limited knowledge with respect to some of the claims being released. You acknowledge that there is a risk that, after signing this Agreement, you may learn information that might have affected your decision to enter into this Agreement. You assume this risk and all other risks of any mistake in entering into this Agreement. You agree that this Agreement is fairly and knowingly made.

In addition, you expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which reads as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."

You further expressly waive any and all rights you may have under any statute or common law principle of any other state which is of similar force and effect as California Civil Code Section 1542. Thus, for purposes of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, you expressly acknowledge that this Agreement is intended to include and does include in its effect, without limitation, all claims which you do not know or suspect to exist in your favor against the Released Parties at the time of execution of this Agreement, and that this Agreement expressly contemplates the extinguishment of all such claims.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>ADEA Waiver</u>. You acknowledge that you are knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights you may have under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("<u>ADEA Waiver</u>") and that the consideration given for the ADEA Waiver is in addition to anything of value to which you are already entitled. You further acknowledge that: (a) your ADEA Waiver does not apply to any claims that may arise after you sign this Agreement; (b) you have a right to and should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (c) you have [21] calendar days within which to consider this Agreement (although you may choose to execute Agreement earlier **<u>but in no event prior to the Separation Date</u>**); (d) you have 7 calendar days following the execution of the Agreement to revoke this Agreement; and (e) the Agreement will not be effective until the 8th day after you sign this Agreement provided that you have not revoked it. You agree that any modifications, material or otherwise, made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original [21]-day consideration period provided in this paragraph (the last day of such consideration period, the "<u>Deadline</u>"). To revoke the Agreement, you must email a written notice of revocation to hrcompliance@beyondmeat.com prior to the end of the 7-day period. This offer will be automatically withdrawn if you do not sign the Agreement by the Deadline.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>2</sup> For employees under 40, please replace the language in paragraph 5 with the following language:

<u>Deadline</u>. You acknowledge that: (a) you have a right to and should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement and (b) you have [10] calendar days within which to consider this Agreement (although you may choose to execute Agreement earlier **<u>but in no event prior to the Separation Date</u>**). You agree that any modifications, material or otherwise, made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original [10]-day consideration period provided in this paragraph (the last day of such consideration period, the "<u>Deadline</u>"). This offer will be automatically withdrawn if you do not sign the Agreement by the Deadline.

If an employee is 40 or older and terminated in connection with a group termination, the Company will revise this release to comply with additional requirements under the ADEA and OWBPA.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>No Admission</u>. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be treated as an admission by the Company or the Released Parties of any liability, wrongdoing, or violation of law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Continuing Obligations</u>. At all times in the future, you will remain bound by your Confidentiality Agreement, a copy of which is attached as **Attachment B**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Non-Disclosure</u>. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you agree that you will not disclose to others this Agreement or its terms, except that you may disclose such information to your spouse and to your attorney or accountant in order for such individuals to render services to you, or if required by applicable law. A breach of this provision will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Non-Disparagement</u>. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you agree that you will not disparage or encourage or induce others to disparage the Company or any of the Released Parties. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Company agrees, and the Company agrees to instruct its directors and officers, not to disparage or encourage or induce others to disparage you or any of your affiliates. For the purpose of this Agreement, "disparage" includes, without limitation, making comments or statements on social media or the internet, or to any person or entity including, but not limited to, the press and/or media, current or former employees, board members, business partners or customers of, as applicable, you or the Company or any entity with whom you or the Company has a business relationship, that would adversely affect in any manner (a) the conduct of the business of you or the Company or any of the Released Parties (including, but not limited to, any business plans or prospects) or (b) your reputation or the reputation of the Company or any of the Released Parties. Nothing in this Agreement (x) prohibits you from providing truthful information as required by law, including in a legal proceeding or a government investigation, (y) prevents you from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful, an unfair employment practice, or in violation of a clear mandate of public policy, or (z) as applicable, prevents you from exercising rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. Further, you acknowledge that the Company has provided you with the following notice of immunity rights in compliance with the requirements of the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (i) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; (ii) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (iii) if you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, you may disclose the confidential information to your attorney and use the confidential information in the court proceeding, if you file any document containing the confidential information under seal, and do not disclose the confidential information, except pursuant to court order.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Cooperation</u>. As reasonably requested by the Company, you agree to cooperate with the Company and its counsel in connection with any investigation, administrative proceeding or litigation relating in any matter in which you were involved or of which you may have knowledge as a result of your employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Arbitration Agreement</u>. You and the Company agree that any and all claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by final, binding and confidential arbitration before a single arbitrator in Los Angeles, California (or another mutually agreeable location) conducted under the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures, which can be reviewed at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/. Before engaging in arbitration, you and the Company agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally or with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator. You and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, you and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine arbitrability, except as provided herein. The arbitrator may in his or her discretion award attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party. All claims or disputes must be submitted to arbitration on an individual basis and not as a representative, class and/or collective action proceeding on behalf of other individuals. Any issue concerning the validity of this representative, class and/or collective action waiver must be decided by a Court and if for any reason it is found to be unenforceable, the representative, class and/or collective action claim may only be heard in Court and may not be arbitrated. Claims will be governed by applicable statutes of limitations. This arbitration agreement does not cover any action seeking emergency, temporary or preliminary injunctive relief (including a temporary restraining order) in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law, which the Released Parties reserve the right to seek for your breach or threatened breach of any of your continuing obligations to any of the Released Parties. This arbitration agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Entire Agreement</u>. You agree that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and the Company or any affiliate of the Company, with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements, discussions, representations, warranties or understandings between you and the Company or any affiliate of the Company; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement modifies, supersedes, voids, or otherwise alters your Confidentiality Agreement, the Equity Documents, the Award Agreements, any Indemnification Agreement, any arbitration agreement entered into by and between you and the Company, other documents specifically identified in this Agreement (except as expressly modified herein), or any other continuing obligations you owe the Company or a Released Party which survive the separation of your employment.<sup>3</sup> This Agreement may be modified only in a written document signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

<sup>3</sup> NTD: Additional agreements to which you are a party with the Company or its affiliates that should be preserved to be specified here.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Governing Law</u>. Except as to the arbitration provision, this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the state in which you primarily worked as of the Separation Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Severability</u>. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed deleted from this Agreement and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, the balance of which will remain in and have its intended full force and effect; provided, however that if such invalid or unenforceable provision may be modified so as to be valid and enforceable as a matter of law, such provision shall be deemed to have been modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one agreement. You and the Company agree that execution via DocuSign or another similar electronic signature service, or of a scanned image, shall have the same force and effect as execution of an original, that an electronic signature or scanned image of a signature shall be deemed an original and valid signature and that the Agreement may not be challenged on the basis of such signatures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Voluntary Execution of Agreement</u>. You understand and agree that you executed this Agreement voluntarily, without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the Company or any third party, with the full intent of releasing all of your claims against the Company and any of the other Released Parties. You acknowledge that: (a) you have read this Agreement; (b) you have not relied upon any representations or statements made by the Company that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement; (c) you have been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of your own choice or have elected not to retain legal counsel; (d) you understand the terms and consequences of this Agreement and of the releases it contains; and (e) you are fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Miscellaneous</u>. Each of the Released Parties shall be third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and any other continuing obligations you owe the Released Parties which survive the separation of your employment and shall have authority to enforce them in accordance with their terms. You may not assign any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of the Company and any assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the respective dates set forth below.

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|  | [_____] |
| Dated:<u> </u> |  |
|  | Print Name: [_____] |
|  | **BEYOND MEAT, INC.** |
| Dated:<u> </u> | By: |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |

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**<u>ATTACHMENT A</u>**

**MIP Award Acceleration** 

*(Attached)* 

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**<u>ATTACHMENT B</u>**

**Confidentiality Agreement** 

*(Attached)*

## Exhibit 99.6

**Exhibit 99.6** 

**BEYOND MEAT, INC.** 

**2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN** 

**PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT** 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Beyond Meat, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated from time to time, the "***Plan***") will have the same defined meanings in this Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (the "***Award Agreement***").

**I. <u>NOTICE OF</u> <u>PERFORMANCE</u> <u>STOCK UNIT GRANT</u>** 

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| <u>Participant Name:</u> | /$ParticipantName$/ |

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You have been granted the right to receive an Award of Performance Stock Units (the "***Award***") by Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "***Company***"), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

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| <u>Grant Number</u>: | /$GrantID$/ |
| <u>Date of Grant</u>: | /$GrantDate$/ |
| <u>Expiration Date</u>: | The Expiration Date shall be the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Initial Settlement Date (as such term is defined in that certain Exchange Offer Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement by the Company, dated September 29, 2025). |
| <u>Number of Performance Stock Units</u>: |  |
| You are hereby granted the following Award of Performance Stock Units: | You are hereby granted the following Award of Performance Stock Units: |
| <u>Target Number of Performance Stock Units</u>: | A number of Performance Stock Units equal to [___]% (the "***Target Percentage***") of the Fully-Diluted Shares Outstanding on the day immediately following the Notes Exchange Final Closing (rounded up to the nearest whole share). |
| <u>Maximum Number of Performance Stock Units</u>: | 150% of Target Number of Performance Stock Units. |

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In addition, on any date following the Notes Exchange Final Closing but on or prior to the Expiration Date on which there is an Anti-Dilution Increase to the Overall Share Limit under the Plan, Participant shall be automatically issued an additional number of Performance Stock Units equal to (i) the Target Percentage, divided by (ii) 12.5%, multiplied by (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock added to the Overall Share Limit as a result of such Anti-Dilution Increase (at "target" performance) (and the "Maximum Number of Performance Stock Units" shall also be increased accordingly) (rounded up to the nearest whole share) (the "***Additional Performance Stock Units***"); provided, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award Agreement, the Participant shall only be eligible to receive Additional Performance Stock Units with respect to an Anti-Dilution Increase that occurs prior to the termination of the Participant's status as a Service Provider. The Additional Performance Stock Units shall be subject to the same vesting schedule as applicable to the Performance Stock Units; provided, however, that if the Additional Performance Stock Units are issued on or after all or a portion of the Performance Stock Units have vested, such Additional Performance Stock Units shall be fully vested upon issuance in the same proportion that the underlying Performance Stock Units are vested as of such date. For purposes of this Award Agreement, references to the Performance Stock Units shall also include any Additional Performance Stock Units issued hereunder from time to time.

<u>Vesting Schedule</u>: The Performance Stock Units shall vest as set forth on <u>Exhibit B</u> attached hereto.

<u>Award Conditions</u>:

The vesting and settlement of the Performance Stock Units shall be subject to the occurrence of both of the following events: (i) the Notes Exchange Final Closing occurring on or prior to February 15, 2026, and (ii) the approval of the amendment and restatement of the Plan approved by the Board effective as of the Date of Grant by the Company's stockholders on or prior to February 15, 2026 (the "***Award Conditions***"). None of the Performance Stock Units shall vest or be settled in Shares unless and until both of the Award Conditions have been satisfied. If either of the Award Conditions are not satisfied, the Performance Stock Units shall be immediately cancelled and Participant shall have no further right in such Performance Stock Units.

<u>Acceptance</u>:

By no later than the date that is one month prior to the first vest date applicable to the Performance Stock Units subject to this Award Agreement, Participant must acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award electronically via the on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company and take any other action required by the Administrator related to the acceptance of this Award (including, if applicable, establishing any required brokerage account), provided, if Participant is based in a country that requires Participant to acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award in writing, Participant must, by no later than the date that is one month prior to the first vest date applicable to the Performance Stock Units subject to this Award Agreement, acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award by signing below and returning a hard copy of the executed Award Agreement to the Company.

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If Participant does not acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Award by the date that is one month prior to the first vest date applicable to the Performance Stock Units subject to this Award Agreement or Participant does not take any other action required by the Administrator related to the acceptance of this Award (including, if applicable, establishing any required brokerage account), this Award and the Performance Stock Units subject to this Award will be automatically forfeited immediately following such date.

By Participant accepting this Award, Participant and the Company agree that this Award of Performance Stock Units is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the Terms and Conditions of Performance Stock Unit Grant attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u>, all of which are made a part of this document. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to accepting this Award Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Award Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator on any questions relating to the Plan and Award Agreement.

BEYOND MEAT, INC.

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT GRANT** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Grant</u>. The Company hereby grants to the individual (the "***Participant***") named in the Notice of Grant attached as Part I of this Award Agreement (the "***Notice of Grant***") under the Plan an Award of Performance Stock Units, subject to all of the terms and conditions in this Award Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to Section 21 of the Plan, if there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan will prevail.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Company</u><u>'</u><u>s Obligation to Pay</u>. Each Performance Stock Unit represents the right to receive one Share. Unless and until the Performance Stock Units have vested in the manner set forth in Section 3 and the Award Conditions have been satisfied, Participant will have no right to receive Shares pursuant to any of the Performance Stock Units. Prior to actual settlement of any vested Performance Stock Units, such Performance Stock Units will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company. Subject to the Award Conditions, any Performance Stock Units that vest in accordance with Section 3 will be settled by delivery of whole Shares as set forth herein to Participant (or in the event of Participant's death, as set forth in Section 6), subject to Participant satisfying any Tax-Related Items as set forth in Section 7. Subject to the provisions of Section 4, such vested Performance Stock Units will be settled by delivery of whole Shares as soon as practicable after vesting, but in all events within the period ending no later than the date that is two and one-half (2<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub>) months from the end of the Company's tax year that includes the vesting date (or, in the case of Shares issuable upon settlement of Additional Performance Stock Units that are fully vested upon issuance, within thirty (30) days of the Anti-Dilution Increase resulting in the issuance of such Additional Performance Stock Units). In no event will Participant be permitted, directly or indirectly, to specify the taxable year in which Shares will be issued upon settlement of any Performance Stock Units under this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Vesting Schedule</u>. The Performance Stock Units awarded by this Award Agreement will vest in accordance with the vesting provisions set forth in the Notice of Grant. Except as provided in the Notice of Grant, this Award Agreement or as otherwise determined by the Administrator, Performance Stock Units scheduled to vest on a certain date or upon the occurrence of a certain condition will not vest in accordance with any of the provisions of this Award Agreement, unless Participant will have been continuously a Service Provider from the Date of Grant until the date such vesting occurs. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, Service Provider status for purposes of this Award will end on the day that Participant is no longer actively providing services as an Employee, Director, or Independent Contractor and will not be extended by any notice period or "garden leave" that may be required contractually or under Applicable Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator (or any delegate) shall have the sole and absolute discretion to determine when Participant is no longer a Service Provider for purposes of the Plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Potential Section</u> <u>409A Delay</u>. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or this Award Agreement to the contrary, if the vesting of the balance, or some lesser portion of the balance, of the Performance Stock Units is accelerated in connection with Participant's termination as a Service Provider (provided that such termination is a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A, as determined by the Company), other than due to death, and if (x) Participant is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Code Section 409A at the time of such termination as a Service Provider and (y) the payment of such accelerated Performance Stock Units will result in the imposition of additional tax under Code Section 409A if paid to Participant on or within the six (6) month period following Participant's termination as a Service Provider, then the payment of such accelerated Performance Stock Units will not be made until the date six (6) months and one (1) day following the date of Participant's termination as a Service Provider, unless the Participant dies following his or her termination as a Service Provider, in which case, the Performance Stock Units will be settled in Shares to the Participant's estate as soon as practicable following his or her death. It is the intent of this Award Agreement that it and all payments and benefits hereunder be exempt from, or comply with, the requirements of Code Section 409A so that none of the Performance Stock Units provided under this Award Agreement or Shares issuable thereunder will be subject to the additional tax imposed under Code Section 409A, and any ambiguities herein will be interpreted to be so exempt or so comply. Each payment payable under this Award Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2). For purposes of this Award Agreement, "Code Section 409A" means Section 409A of the Code, and any final U.S. Treasury Regulations and U.S. Internal Revenue Service guidance thereunder, as each may be amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Forfeiture</u>. Except as provided in the Notice of Grant, this Award Agreement, or as otherwise determined by the Administrator, any Performance Stock Units that have not vested (after giving effect to any accelerated vesting) will be forfeited and will return to the Plan on the date immediately following the date on which such Performance Stock Units are no longer eligible to vest hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Death of Participant</u>. Any distribution or delivery to be made to Participant under this Award Agreement will, if Participant is then deceased, be made to Participant's designated beneficiary, or if no beneficiary survives Participant, the administrator or executor of Participant's estate. Any such transferee must furnish the Company with (a) written notice of his or her status as transferee, and (b) evidence satisfactory to the Company to establish the validity of the transfer and compliance with any Applicable Laws or regulations pertaining to said transfer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Withholding of Taxes</u>. Regardless of any action the Company or Participant's employer (the "***Employer***") takes with respect to any or all applicable national, local, or other tax or social contribution, withholding, required deductions, or other payments, if any, that arise upon the grant or vesting of the Performance Stock Units or the holding or subsequent sale of Shares, and the receipt of dividends, if any, or otherwise in connection with the Performance Stock Units or the Shares ("***Tax-Related Items***"), Participant acknowledges and agrees that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally due by Participant is and remains Participant's responsibility and may exceed any amount actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. Participant further acknowledges and agrees that Participant is solely responsible for filing all relevant documentation that may be required in relation to the Performance Stock Units or any Tax-Related Items (other than filings or documentation that is the specific obligation of the Company or a Parent, Subsidiary, or Employer pursuant to Applicable Law) such as but not limited to personal income tax returns or reporting statements in relation to the grant, vesting or payment of the Performance Stock Units, the holding of Shares or any bank or brokerage account, the subsequent sale of Shares, and the receipt of any dividends. Participant further acknowledges that

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the Company and the Employer (a) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Performance Stock Units, including the grant or vesting of the Performance Stock Units, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired under the Plan, and the receipt of dividends, if any; and (b) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the Performance Stock Units or any aspect of the Performance Stock Units to reduce or eliminate Participant's liability for Tax-Related Items, or achieve any particular tax result. Participant also understands that Applicable Laws may require varying Share or Performance Stock Unit valuation methods for purposes of calculating Tax-Related Items, and the Company assumes no responsibility or liability in relation to any such valuation or for any calculation or reporting of income or Tax-Related Items that may be required of Participant under Applicable Laws. Further, if Participant has become subject to tax in more than one jurisdiction between the date of grant and the date of any relevant taxable event, Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Award Agreement, no certificate representing the Shares will be issued to Participant, unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Administrator) will have been made by Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company determines must be withheld with respect to such Shares.

As a condition to the grant, vesting and settlement of the Performance Stock Units and as set forth in Section 15 of the Plan, Participant hereby agrees to make adequate provision for the satisfaction of (and will indemnify the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary for) any Tax-Related Items. In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) with the consent of Participant, by receipt of a cash payment from Participant; (ii) by withholding Shares that otherwise would be issued to Participant upon payment of the vested Performance Stock Units or by Participant's delivery to the Company of already-owned Shares; (iii) unless the Company otherwise determines, by withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon payment of the vested Restricted Stock Units (a) by delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to satisfy the tax obligations, or (b) by delivery by the Participant to the Company (or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant's behalf pursuant to this authorization)) (including electronically or telephonically to the extent permitted by the Company) of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a broker acceptable to the Company to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to satisfy the tax withholding; provided that such amount is paid to the Company at such time as may be required by the Administrator; or (iv) with the consent of Participant, by any other arrangement approved by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, unless Participant's obligations with respect to all Tax-Related Items shall be satisfied under clauses (i), (iii) or (iv) above, Participant's obligations with respect to all Tax-Related Items shall be satisfied by the Company withholding Shares that otherwise would be issued to Participant upon payment of the vested Performance Stock Units pursuant to clause (ii) of this paragraph. The Shares withheld or delivered pursuant to clause (ii) of this paragraph shall not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the Company's minimum tax withholding obligations (or, subject to Section 15 of the Plan, and with the consent of Participant, such higher withholding rates as may be determined by the Administrator, which shall in all events be limited to the number of Shares which have a fair market value on the date of withholding or delivery no greater than the aggregate amount of such Tax-Related Items based on the maximum individual statutory tax rate in the applicable jurisdiction at the time of such withholding or delivery (or as otherwise necessary to avoid the liability classification of the Award under applicable accounting guidance;) provided, further, to the extent such Shares

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were acquired by Participant from the Company as compensation, the Shares must have been previously held for the minimum duration required to avoid financial accounting charges under applicable accounting guidance; provided, further, that, any such Shares delivered or retained shall be rounded up to the nearest whole Share to the extent rounding up to the nearest whole Share does not result in the liability classification of the Award under applicable accounting guidance. Any Shares withheld pursuant to this Section 7 shall be valued based on the fair market value as of the date the withholding obligations are satisfied. Furthermore, Participant agrees to pay the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary, or Employer any Tax-Related Items that cannot be satisfied by the foregoing methods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Rights as Stockholder</u>. Neither Participant nor any person claiming under or through Participant will have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until such Shares will have been issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company). After such issuance, Participant will have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares, but prior to such issuance, Participant will not have any rights to dividends and/or distributions on such Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>No Guarantee of Continued Service or Grants</u>. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH PARTICIPANT'S RIGHT OR THE RIGHT OF THE EMPLOYER OR THE COMPANY (OR ANY PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY) TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT'S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAWS.

Participant also acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time; (b) other than as described in the Notice of Grant with respect to the Additional Performance Stock Units, the grant of Performance Stock Units is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Performance Stock Units, or benefits in lieu of Performance Stock Units even if Performance Stock Units have been granted repeatedly in the past; (c) all decisions with respect to future awards of Performance Stock Units, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company; (d) Participant's participation in the Plan is voluntary; (e) the Performance Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Performance Stock Units are extraordinary items that do not constitute regular compensation for services rendered to the Company or the Employer, and that are outside the scope of Participant's employment contract, if any; (f) the Performance Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Performance Stock Units are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation; (g) the Performance Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Performance Stock Units are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, or end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments and in no event should be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer, subject to Applicable Laws.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Address for Notices</u>. Any notice to be given to the Company under the terms of this Award Agreement will be addressed to the Company, in care of its Secretary at Beyond Meat, Inc., 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, California 90245, or at such other address as the Company may hereafter designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Grant is Not Transferable</u>. Except to the limited extent provided in Section 6 or otherwise pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of Applicable Laws or otherwise) and may not be subject to sale under execution, attachment or similar process. Upon any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this grant, or any right or privilege conferred hereby, or upon any attempted sale under any execution, attachment or similar process, this grant and the rights and privileges conferred hereby immediately will become null and void.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Binding Agreement</u>. Subject to the limitation on the transferability of this grant contained herein, this Award Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Additional Conditions to Issuance of Stock and Imposition of Other Requirements</u>. If at any time the Company will determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration, qualification or compliance of the Shares upon or with any securities exchange or under any Applicable Laws, the tax code and related regulations or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory authority is necessary or desirable as a condition to the issuance of Shares to Participant (or his or her estate) hereunder, such issuance will not occur unless and until such listing, registration, qualification, compliance, consent or approval will have been completed, effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company. Where the Company determines that the delivery of any Shares will violate any state, federal or foreign securities or exchange laws or other Applicable Laws, the Company will defer delivery until the earliest date at which the Company reasonably anticipates that the delivery of Shares will no longer cause such violation. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet the requirements of any Applicable Laws or securities exchange and to obtain any such consent or approval of any such governmental authority or securities exchange. The Company shall not be obligated to issue any Shares pursuant to the Performance Stock Units at any time if the issuance of Shares violates or is not in compliance with any Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Plan Governs</u>. This Award Agreement is subject to all terms and provisions of the Plan. If there is a conflict between one or more provisions of this Award Agreement and one or more provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will govern. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Award Agreement will have the meaning set forth in the Plan.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Administrator Authority</u>. The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this Award Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret or revoke any such rules (including, but not limited to, the determination regarding whether any Performance Stock Units have vested). All actions taken, and all interpretations and determinations made, by the Administrator in good faith will be final and binding upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. No member of the Administrator will be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan or this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Electronic Delivery and Acceptance</u>. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to Participant's current or future participation in the Plan, this Award, the Shares subject to this Award, any other securities of the Company or any other Company-related documents, by electronic means. By accepting this Award, whether electronically or otherwise, Participant hereby (i) consents to receive such documents by electronic means, (ii) consents to the use of electronic signatures, and (iii) agrees to participate in the Plan and/or receive any such documents through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company, including but not limited to the use of electronic signatures or click-through electronic acceptance of terms and conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Captions</u>. Captions provided herein are for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. <u>Agreement Severable</u>. If any provision in this Award Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severable from, and such invalidity or unenforceability will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of this Award Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. <u>Modifications to the Award Agreement</u>. This Award Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Participant expressly warrants that he or she is not accepting this Award Agreement in reliance on any promises, representations, or inducements other than those contained herein. Modifications to this Award Agreement or the Plan can be made only in an express written contract executed by Participant and a duly authorized officer of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Award Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Award Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the consent of Participant, to comply with Code Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Code Section 409A in connection to this Award of Performance Stock Units.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. <u>Data Privacy</u>.** *Participant hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of Participant's Personal Data (as described below) by and among, as applicable, the Company, any Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate, or third parties as may be selected by the Company for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing Participant's participation in the Plan. Participant understands that refusal or withdrawal of consent will affect Participant's ability to participate in the Plan; without providing consent, Participant will not be able to participate in the Plan or realize benefits (if any) from the Performance Stock Units.***

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***Participant understands that the Company and any Parent, Subsidiary, Affiliate, or designated third parties may hold personal information about Participant, including, but not limited to, Participant's name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary, or Affiliate, details of all Performance Stock Units or any other entitlement to Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Participant's favor ("Personal Data"). Participant understands that Personal Data may be transferred to any Parent, Subsidiary, Affiliate, or third parties assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, that these recipients may be located in the United States, Participant's country (if different than the United States), or elsewhere, and that the recipient's country may have different data privacy laws and protections than Participant's country. In particular, the Company may transfer Personal Data to the broker or stock plan administrator assisting with the Plan, to its legal counsel and tax/accounting advisor, and to the affiliate or entity that is Participant's employer and its payroll provider.***

***Participant should also refer to any data privacy policy implemented by the Company (which will be available to Participant separately and may be updated from time to time) for more information regarding the collection, use, storage, and transfer of Participant's Personal Data.***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. <u>Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan</u>. By accepting this Award, Participant expressly warrants that he or she has received an Award of Performance Stock Units under the Plan, and has received, read and understood a description of the Plan. Participant understands that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. <u>Governing Law and Venue</u>. This Award Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this Award of Performance Stock Units or this Award Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the jurisdiction of the State of California, and agree that such litigation will be conducted in the courts of Los Angeles County, California, or the federal courts for the United States for the Central District of California, and no other courts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. <u>Clawback</u>. The Performance Stock Units (including any proceeds, gains or other economic benefit actually or constructively received by the Participant upon vesting or settlement of the Performance Stock Units or upon the receipt or resale of any Shares underlying the Performance Stock Units) shall be subject to Section 19 of the Plan and the applicable provisions of any claw-back policy implemented by the Company prior to the grant of the Performance Stock Units or any claw-back policy adopted to comply with the requirements of Applicable Law, including without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, to the extent set forth in such claw-back policy. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a resignation for "good reason," or for a "constructive termination" or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

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**<u>EXHIBIT B</u>**

**VESTING SCHEDULE** 

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this <u>Exhibit B</u> have the meanings specified in the Award Agreement or, if not defined in the Award Agreement, in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Performance-Based Vesting</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to Sections 2, 3 and 4 below, the number of Performance Stock Units in which Participant shall be eligible to vest pursuant to this Award Agreement (the "***Vesting Eligible PSUs***") shall be determined based on the Relevant Metrics for the Performance Periods as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>First Performance Period</u>. Such number of Performance Stock Units shall become "Vesting Eligible PSUs" with respect to the First Performance Period on the First Certification Date as is determined by multiplying (A) fifty percent (50%), by (B) the Target Number of Performance Stock Units (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increase prior to such date), by (C) the Achievement Percentage for the First Performance Period. The resulting Vesting Eligible PSUs will vest on the First Certification Date, subject to Participant's continued status as a Service Provider through such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <u>Second Performance Period</u>. Such number of Performance Stock Units shall become "Vesting Eligible PSUs" with respect to the Second Performance Period on the Second Certification Date as is equal to the sum of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) A number of Performance Stock Units determined by multiplying (1) fifty percent (50%), by (2) the Target Number of Performance Stock Units (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increase prior to such date), by (3) the Achievement Percentage for the Second Performance Period; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) A number of Performance Stock Units determined by multiplying (1) the Catch-Up Eligible Performance Stock Units, by (2) the Catch-Up Achievement Percentage for the Second Performance Period.

The resulting Vesting Eligible PSUs will vest on the Second Certification Date, subject to Participant's continued status as a Service Provider through such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Vesting Provisions Upon Change in Control</u>. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control prior to the Second Certification Date, the number of Vesting Eligible PSUs shall be determined pursuant to this Section 2 immediately prior to such Change in Control (and the date of the Change in Control shall be the Certification Date for any Performance Period for which the applicable Certification Date has not yet occurred) and shall be equal to (i) for any Performance Period that is in-process or has not yet commenced as of the date of the Change in Control, a number of Performance Stock Units equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Target Number of Performance Stock Units (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increase prior to such date), plus (ii) for any Performance Period that has ended prior to the date of the Change in Control, the

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Vesting Eligible PSUs as determined pursuant to Section 1 above for such completed Performance Period. The Vesting Eligible PSUs determined pursuant to this Section 2 shall vest on the last day of the applicable Performance Period to which they relate, subject to Participant's continuous service as a Service Provider through such date; provided, however, subject to Section 4 below, in the event of Participant's termination as a Service Provider by the Company without Cause, by Participant for Good Reason, or due to the Participant's death or Disability during the Change in Control Period, Participant shall vest in the Vesting Eligible PSUs determined pursuant to this Section 2 as of the latest of (i) the effective date of the Participant's Release (other than in the case of the Participant's death, in which case this clause (i) shall not apply), (ii) in the event of the Participant's termination as a Service Provider due to death, the date of the Participant's death, (iii) the date of the Change in Control, or (iv) the date on which the Award Conditions are satisfied. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything stated herein or elsewhere to the contrary, if the successor to the Company or an affiliate or successor does not agree to assume, substitute or otherwise continue any then-outstanding Awards under the Plan at the time of a Change in Control, then the Vesting Eligible PSUs described in this Section 2 shall vest as of immediately prior to, and contingent upon, the consummation of such Change in Control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Effect of Termination of Status as a Service Provider</u>. Subject to Section 4 below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) *Death or Disability*. In the event of Participant's termination as a Service Provider due to Participant's death or Disability prior to the Second Certification Date and outside of the Change in Control Period, the Participant will vest in a number of Performance Stock Units determined as follows: (i) for any Performance Period that is in-process or has not yet commenced as of the date of such termination, a number of Performance Stock Units equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Target Number of Performance Stock Units (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increase prior to such date), plus (ii) for any Performance Period that has ended prior to the date of such termination, the Vesting Eligible PSUs as determined pursuant to Section 1 above for such completed Performance Period. The resulting number of Performance Stock Units will vest on the latest of (A) the effective date of the Participant's Release (other than in the case of the Participant's death, in which case this clause (A) shall not apply), (B) in the event of the Participant's termination as a Service Provider due to death, the date of the Participant's death, (C) the applicable Certification Date for any Performance Period that has ended prior to the date of such termination, or (D) the date on which the Award Conditions are satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) *Termination Without Cause or Resignation for Good Reason*. In the event of Participant's termination as a Service Provider by the Company without Cause or by Participant for Good Reason prior to the Second Certification Date and outside of the Change in Control Period, the Participant will vest in a number of Performance Stock Units determined as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if such termination occurs prior to January 1, 2026, for the First Performance Period, or thereafter for any Performance Period that is in-process as of the date of Participant's termination, a number of Vesting Eligible PSUs equal to the product of (A) fifty percent (50%), multiplied by (B) the Target Number of Performance Stock Units (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increase prior to such date), multiplied by (C) the Relevant Metrics Achievement Percentage for the applicable Performance Period; provided, that, the resulting number of Vesting Eligible PSUs will vest on the latest of (A) the applicable Certification Date, (B) the effective date of the Participant's Release, or (C) the date on which the Award Conditions are satisfied; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) for any Performance Period that has ended prior to the date of Participant's termination (but for which the relevant Certification Date has not yet occurred), the Vesting Eligible PSUs as determined pursuant to Section 1 above for such completed Performance Period, which vesting shall be effective on the latest of (A) the applicable Certification Date, (B) the effective date of the Participant's Release, or (C) the date on which the Award Conditions are satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) *Termination for Cause; Breach of Restrictive Covenants*. If (i) Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of his or her termination by the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) for Cause or (ii) in the event of Participant's violation of any non-competition or non-solicitation covenant or a material violation of the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement or Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement signed by Participant in connection with his or her employment with the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company) or any other confidentiality, assignment of inventions, work product, or nondisparagement covenants in any other written agreement between Participant and the Company (or any parent, subsidiary or successor of the Company), in each case which violation, to the extent curable, remains uncured for a period of no less than thirty (30) days following written notice to Participant by the Company of such violation, then, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all of the Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited without consideration in the case of sub-section (i) upon the date of such termination, or, only to the extent applicable, the expiration of any cure period (if no cure has occurred), and in the case of sub-section (ii) upon the date of such violation, or, only to the extent applicable, the expiration of the foregoing cure period (if no cure has occurred).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Release Requirement</u>. The accelerated vesting set forth in Sections 2 and 3 (other than in the event of Participant's death) will be subject to Participant (or in the case of Participant's Disability, Participant or Participant's legal representative) signing and not revoking a general release of all claims in substantially the form attached hereto as **Exhibit C** (the "***Release***"), and such release becoming effective and irrevocable no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following Participant's termination (such deadline, the "***Release Deadline***"). No accelerated vesting will be effective pursuant to Sections 2 and 3 until the Release becomes effective and irrevocable. If the Release does not become effective and irrevocable by the Release Deadline, Participant will forfeit all rights to the accelerated vesting pursuant to such sections.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Forfeiture of Remaining Unvested Performance Stock Units</u>. Any Performance Stock Units which do not vest or remain eligible to vest pursuant to this **Exhibit B** upon Participant's termination as a Service Provider or following the Second Certification Date shall automatically and without further action be cancelled and forfeited by Participant, and Participant shall have no further right or interest in or with respect to such portion of the Award or Performance Stock Units.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Maximum Number of Performance Stock Units</u>. The actual number of Performance Stock Units which vest pursuant to this **Exhibit B**, if any, shall not exceed the Maximum Number of Performance Stock Units (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increases prior to the Expiration Date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Defined Terms</u>. The following terms referred to in this Award Agreement will have the following meanings:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Achievement Percentage</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Achievement Percentage***" means, for each Performance Period, the achievement percentage determined by the Administrator based on performance relative to the Performance Goals established for such Performance Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Catch-Up Achievement Percentage</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Catch-Up Achievement Percentage***" means, for the Second Performance Period, the achievement percentage determined by the Administrator based on performance relative to the Catch-Up Performance Goals established for the Second Performance Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Catch-Up Eligible Performance Stock Units</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Catch-Up Eligible Performance Stock Units***" means a number of Performance Stock Units equal to (i) (A) the Maximum Number of Performance Stock Units specified in the Notice of Grant (as adjusted pursuant to any Anti-Dilution Increase prior to such date), multiplied by (B) fifty percent (50%), less (ii) the number of Vesting Eligible Units for the First Performance Period as determined pursuant to Section 1 (as increased by any Additional Performance Stock Units issued with respect to such Vesting Eligible Units after such date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Catch-Up Performance Goals</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Catch-Up Performance Goals***" means, for the Second Performance Period, the threshold, target and maximum goals and corresponding achievement and payout levels for each Relevant Metric for such Performance Period approved by the Board upon recommendation from the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee of the Board for purposes of determining the Catch-Up Achievement Percentage for the Second Performance Period. No later than March 15 of the Second Performance Period, the Board shall determine the Catch-Up Performance Goals for the Second Performance Period. This **Exhibit B** shall be deemed amended to include such Catch-Up Performance Goals for the Second Performance Period as and when adopted by the Board, as well as any corresponding defined terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Cash</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Cash***" means, as of any applicable date or for any relevant period, the Company's cash as reflected in the Company's financial statements (subject to carve-outs for non-ordinary course expenses and those expenses otherwise identified by the Board, in its discretion).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Cause</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Cause***" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) in the case where there is an employment agreement, severance agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate and the Participant (a "***Relevant Agreement***") that defines "cause" (or words of like import), "cause" as defined under such Relevant Agreement, or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if no Relevant Agreement in which the term "cause" (or words of like import) is defined exists, (A) Participant's willful, deliberate and repeated failure to substantially perform his or her assigned duties (other than a failure resulting from Participant's Disability), which failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after a written demand for substantial performance is received by Participant from the Board which identifies the manner in which the Board believes Participant has not substantially performed his or her duties; (B) Participant's illegal or intentional gross misconduct in the performance of his or her duties hereunder that is materially injurious to the Company's business and/or reputation, which, if capable being cured, is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Board, which written notice shall state that failure to cure may result in termination for Cause; (C) Participant's unauthorized and willful use or disclosure of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company where such use or disclosure causes material harm to the Company; or (D) Participant's conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, embezzlement or theft which is materially injurious, or reasonably expected to be materially injurious, to the Company's business or reputation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Certification Date</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Certification Date***" means each of the First Certification Date and the Second Certification Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Change in Control Period</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Change in Control Period***" means the period beginning three (3) months prior to, and ending twenty-four (24) months following, a Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or in any Relevant Agreement, for purposes of any accelerated vesting of this Award as set forth in the Notice of Grant or any Relevant Agreement, in no event will a transaction constitute a Change in Control unless it occurs following the Notes Exchange Final Closing nor will the Notes Exchange Final Closing (or the transactions to be consummated in connection therewith) constitute a Change in Control for purposes of the accelerated vesting of this Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>EBITDA</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***EBITDA***" means, for a Performance Period, the Company's EBITDA as set forth in the Company's financial statements (as adjusted to reflect any adjustments determined, in good faith, to be appropriate by the Board, including with respect to rewarding operational efficiency and profitability through cost management and business process improvements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) <u>First Certification Date</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***First Certification Date***" means the date on which the Administrator certifies in writing the Company's Achievement Percentage for the First Performance Period, which shall occur no later than February 15, 2027. In the event of a Change in Control prior to the occurrence of the First Certification Date, the First Certification Date shall be the date of such Change in Control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) <u>First Performance Period</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***First Performance Period***" means the period beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) <u>Good Reason</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, resignation for "***Good Reason***" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if Participant is a party to a Relevant Agreement in which the term "good reason" (or words of similar import) is defined, "Good Reason" as defined under such Relevant Agreement, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if no such Relevant Agreement in which the term "good reason" (or words of similar import) is defined exists, (A) Participant's resignation due to the occurrence of any of the following conditions which occurs without Participant's written consent, provided that the requirements regarding advance notice and an opportunity to cure set forth below are satisfied: (1) a material adverse change to Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities that, taken as a whole, results in a material diminution in Participant's authority, duties or responsibilities in effect prior to such change; (2) a 10% or more reduction in Participant's then-current base salary or a 10% or more reduction in Participant's base compensation (including base salary and bonus); (3) the Company conditions Participant's continued service with the Company on the relocation of Participant's principal work location to a location that is more than thirty-five (35) miles from Participant's then-current principal work location and such relocation results in an increase in Participant's one-way commuting distance from his or her home by thirty-five (35) miles or more; (4) the failure of the Company to obtain the assumption of this Award Agreement by any successor to the Company; or (5) any material breach or material violation of a material provision of this Award Agreement by the Company (or any successor to the Company).

In order for Participant to resign for Good Reason, Participant must provide written notice to the Company of the existence of the Good Reason condition within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of such Good Reason condition. Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have thirty (30) days during which it may remedy the Good Reason condition and not be required to provide the accelerated vesting described herein as a result of such proposed resignation. If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such thirty (30) day cure period, Participant may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than ninety (90) days following the expiration of the thirty (30) day cure period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) <u>Gross Margin</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Gross Margin***" means the Company's gross margin as set forth in the Company's financial statements (as adjusted to reflect any adjustments determined to be appropriate by the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) <u>Gross Margin Expansion</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Gross Margin Expansion***" means expansion of the Company's Gross Margin, to be measured as determined by the Board (as adjusted to reflect any adjustments determined to be appropriate by the Board).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) <u>Performance Goals</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Performance Goals***" means, for each Performance Period, the threshold, target and maximum goals and corresponding achievement and payout levels for each Relevant Metric for such Performance Period approved by the Board upon recommendation from the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee of the Board for purposes of determining the Achievement Percentage for such Performance Period. The payout levels for threshold, target and maximum performance relative to any Performance Goal shall be fifty percent (50%), one hundred percent (100%) and one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Target Number of Performance Stock Units eligible to vest with respect to such Performance Period, respectively. There will be no payout with respect

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to a Performance Goal for performance below the threshold level. No later than March 15 of each Performance Period, the Board shall determine the Performance Goals for such Performance Period. This **Exhibit B** shall be deemed amended to include such Performance Goals for the Performance Periods as and when adopted by the Board, as well as any corresponding defined terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) <u>Performance Period</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Performance Period***" means each of the First Performance Period and the Second Performance Period, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) <u>Relevant Metrics</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Relevant Metrics***" means one or more performance metrics approved by the Board upon recommendation from the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee of the Board for purposes of measuring performance for each Performance Period based on EBITDA, Cash and/or Gross Margin Expansion.<sup>1</sup> No later than March 15 of each Performance Period, the Board shall determine the Relevant Metrics for such Performance Period. This **Exhibit B** shall be deemed amended to include such Relevant Metrics for the Performance Periods as and when adopted by the Board, as well as any corresponding defined terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) <u>Second Certification Date</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Second Certification Date***" means the date on which the Administrator certifies in writing the Company's Achievement Percentage for the Second Performance Period, which shall occur no later than February 15, 2028. In the event of a Change in Control prior to the occurrence of the Second Certification Date, the Second Certification Date shall be the date of such Change in Control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) <u>Second Performance Period</u>. For purposes of this Award Agreement, "***Second Performance Period***" means the period beginning on January 1, 2027 and ending on December 31, 2027.

<sup>1</sup> NTD: Additionally, with respect to the Chief Executive Officer, "Relevant Metrics" will also include a performance goal tied to meeting the objectives of the engagement of Alix Partners.

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**<u>EXHIBIT C</u>**

**GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS** 

*[The language in this General Release of Claims may change based on legal developments and* 

*requirements in the jurisdiction in which you reside.]* 

This General Release of Claims ("***Agreement***") is made by and between [_____] ("***you***") and Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "***Company***") (collectively referred to as the "***Parties***" or individually referred to as a "***Party***") regarding the end of your employment with the Company and the resolution of any disputes you may have against the Company.

WHEREAS, you have previously been granted restricted stock units and performance stock units (the "***MIP Awards***") pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Immediate Vesting), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Extended Vesting), and Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement, each dated as of September 29, 2025 (collectively, the "***Award Agreements***"), and the Company's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the "***Plan***"); and

WHEREAS, in connection with your separation of employment with the Company or a subsidiary or affiliate of the Company effective [________], 20[__] (the "***Separation Date***"), the Parties wish to resolve any and all disputes, claims, complaints, grievances, charges, actions, petitions, and demands that you may have as a service provider against the Company and any of the Released Parties (as defined below).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the accelerated vesting set forth in the Award Agreements as a result of your separation of employment, which, pursuant to the Award Agreements, is conditioned on your execution and non-revocation of this Agreement, and in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the Company and you hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Separation Date</u>. Your employment with the Company ended on the Separation Date. By signing this Agreement, you hereby resign as the Company's [_____] and from any and all other officer or other positions held by you with the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Accelerated Vesting</u>. Subject to, and in consideration for, your timely execution and non-revocation of this Agreement, and provided you have complied and will comply in all material respects with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement or Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement that you previously entered into with the Company, as applicable, (the "<u>Confidentiality Agreement</u>"), your MIP Awards shall vest on accelerated basis pursuant to the Award Agreements and as set forth on **Attachment A**.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>2</sup> NTD: Form will be adjusted to the extent additional severance or other separation payments are payable under any other plan or agreement with the Company or any affiliate to address all such payments in one form of release. To the extent other agreements between you and the Company or any affiliate require a release in connection with your separation of employment, the terms of this release will be included in any release to be executed by you in connection with such other agreements so that you are only required to execute one release of claims. 

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In addition to the MIP Awards, you acknowledge and agree that the Company previously granted to you one or more equity awards covering shares of the Company's Common Stock pursuant to the Plan. You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed the information on your Company equity awards that is available through Merrill Lynch Benefits Online and that it accurately reflects the Company equity awards previously granted to you, and the terms applicable to your Company equity awards, including, without limitation, the number of shares subject to your equity awards that were vested (if any) as of your Separation Date (other than with respect to the accelerated vesting as a result of your separation of employment). Your Company equity awards and the shares (if any) acquired pursuant to your equity awards will remain, as applicable, subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable award agreement and the Plan (each of which shall remain in full force and effect and, together with the Award Agreements, are the "***Equity Documents***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Your General Release</u>. In consideration for receiving the accelerated vesting set forth in your Award Agreements, as applicable, you hereby waive and release to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law any and all claims or causes of action, whether known or unknown, against the Company and/or its respective predecessors, successors, past, present or future subsidiaries, parent companies, affiliated companies, investors and related entities (collectively, including the Company, the "***Entities***") and/or the Entities' respective past, present or future insurers, officers, directors, agents, attorneys, employees, consultants, stockholders, assigns and employee benefit plans (collectively with the Entities, the "***Released Parties***"), with respect to any matter, including, without limitation, any matter related to your employment with the Company or the separation of that employment relationship.

This waiver and release includes, without limitation, claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); WARN Act claims (federal or state); claims for attorneys' fees or costs; any and all claims for stock, stock options, restricted stock units, or other equity securities of the Company; penalties claims; wage and hour claims; statutory claims; tort claims; contract claims; claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, breach of contract, and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing; discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims; and all other claims under applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

You covenant not to sue the Released Parties for any of the claims released above, agree not to participate in any class, collective, representative, or group action that may include any of the claims released above, and will affirmatively opt out of any such class, collective, representative or group action. Further, you agree not to participate in, seek to recover in, or assist in any litigation or investigation by other persons or entities against the Released Parties, except as required by law and/or as otherwise permitted by this Agreement.

By signing this Agreement, you waive any right to bring a lawsuit against the Released Parties and any right to individual monetary recovery. However, nothing in this Agreement precludes you from initiating or participating in any investigation or proceeding before any government agency or body and you do not need to provide notice to or obtain authorization from the Company to do so. Further, nothing in this Agreement prohibits you from reporting possible securities law violations to the government and you do not need to provide notice or obtain authorization from the Company to do so. Nothing in this Agreement waives your right or prohibits

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you from receiving a monetary award from a government administered whistleblower-award program. Nothing in this Agreement waives your right to testify or prohibits you from testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged sexual harassment when you have been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena or written request from an administrative agency or legislative body.

Further, you acknowledge that the Company has provided you with the following notice of immunity rights in compliance with the requirements of the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (a) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; (b) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (c) if you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, you may disclose the confidential information to your attorney and use the confidential information in the court proceeding, if you file any document containing the confidential information under seal, and do not disclose the confidential information, except pursuant to court order. In addition, nothing in this Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement shall prevent you from (w) communicating directly with, cooperating with, or providing information to, an attorney, law enforcement, or federal, state or local government official, regulator, or agency, including without limitation the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, an attorney general, a state or local division or commission of human rights, or any other state or local analogue, without notifying or seeking permission from the Company, (x) receiving financial awards from any federal, state, or local government agency, (y) exercising any rights you may have under Section 7 of the U.S. National Labor Relations Act, such as the right to engage in concerted activity, including collective action or discussion concerning wages or working conditions, or (z) discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination based on a protected characteristic or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful.

This waiver and release covers only those claims that arose prior to your execution of this Agreement. The waiver and release does not apply to (a) your indemnification rights under any Indemnification Agreement that you entered into with the Company, if applicable (the "***Indemnification Agreement***"), and the Company's internal governing documents, (b) your rights to enforce the executory obligations of the Company or any affiliate under [*List other agreements providing for severance or other separation payments*], and (c) any claim or rights in respect of (i) accrued or vested benefits under the Company's benefit plans, (ii) reimbursable business expenses, (iii) the Company's executory obligations under your MIP Awards or other equity interests in the Company (including, without limitation, in your capacity as a stockholder of the Company or pursuant to the Award Agreements), which shall continue to be governed in accordance with their terms and conditions, or (iv) which, as a matter of law, cannot be released by private agreement. If any provision of the waiver and release is found to be unenforceable, it shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions and all remaining provisions shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Waiver of Unknown Claims</u>. You understand and acknowledge that you are releasing potentially unknown claims, and that you may have limited knowledge with respect to some of the claims being released. You acknowledge that there is a risk that, after signing this Agreement, you may learn information that might have affected your decision to enter into this Agreement. You assume this risk and all other risks of any mistake in entering into this Agreement. You agree that this Agreement is fairly and knowingly made.

In addition, you expressly waive and release any and all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which reads as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."

You further expressly waive any and all rights you may have under any statute or common law principle of any other state which is of similar force and effect as California Civil Code Section 1542. Thus, for purposes of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, you expressly acknowledge that this Agreement is intended to include and does include in its effect, without limitation, all claims which you do not know or suspect to exist in your favor against the Released Parties at the time of execution of this Agreement, and that this Agreement expressly contemplates the extinguishment of all such claims.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>ADEA Waiver</u>. You acknowledge that you are knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights you may have under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("<u>ADEA Waiver</u>") and that the consideration given for the ADEA Waiver is in addition to anything of value to which you are already entitled. You further acknowledge that: (a) your ADEA Waiver does not apply to any claims that may arise after you sign this Agreement; (b) you have a right to and should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (c) you have [21] calendar days within which to consider this Agreement (although you may choose to execute Agreement earlier **<u>but in no event prior to the Separation Date</u>**); (d) you have 7 calendar days following the execution of the Agreement to revoke this Agreement; and (e) the Agreement will not be effective until the 8th day after you sign this Agreement provided that you have not revoked it. You agree that any modifications, material or otherwise, made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original [21]-day consideration period provided in this paragraph (the last day of such consideration period, the "<u>Deadline</u>"). To revoke the Agreement, you must email a written notice of revocation to hrcompliance@beyondmeat.com prior to the end of the 7-day period. This offer will be automatically withdrawn if you do not sign the Agreement by the Deadline.<sup>3</sup>

<sup>3</sup> For employees under 40, please replace the language in paragraph 5 with the following language:

<u>Deadline</u>. You acknowledge that: (a) you have a right to and should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement and (b) you have [10] calendar days within which to consider this Agreement (although you may choose to execute Agreement earlier **<u>but in no event prior to the Separation Date</u>**). You agree that any modifications, material or otherwise, made to this Agreement do not restart or affect in any manner the original [10]-day consideration period provided in this paragraph (the last day of such consideration period, the "<u>Deadline</u>"). This offer will be automatically withdrawn if you do not sign the Agreement by the Deadline.

If an employee is 40 or older and terminated in connection with a group termination, the Company will revise this release to comply with additional requirements under the ADEA and OWBPA.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>No Admission</u>. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be treated as an admission by the Company or the Released Parties of any liability, wrongdoing, or violation of law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Continuing Obligations</u>. At all times in the future, you will remain bound by your Confidentiality Agreement, a copy of which is attached as **Attachment B**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Non-Disclosure</u>. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you agree that you will not disclose to others this Agreement or its terms, except that you may disclose such information to your spouse and to your attorney or accountant in order for such individuals to render services to you, or if required by applicable law. A breach of this provision will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Non-Disparagement</u>. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, you agree that you will not disparage or encourage or induce others to disparage the Company or any of the Released Parties. To the fullest extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Company agrees, and the Company agrees to instruct its directors and officers, not to disparage or encourage or induce others to disparage you or any of your affiliates. For the purpose of this Agreement, "disparage" includes, without limitation, making comments or statements on social media or the internet, or to any person or entity including, but not limited to, the press and/or media, current or former employees, board members, business partners or customers of, as applicable, you or the Company or any entity with whom you or the Company has a business relationship, that would adversely affect in any manner (a) the conduct of the business of you or the Company or any of the Released Parties (including, but not limited to, any business plans or prospects) or (b) your reputation or the reputation of the Company or any of the Released Parties. Nothing in this Agreement (x) prohibits you from providing truthful information as required by law, including in a legal proceeding or a government investigation, (y) prevents you from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful, an unfair employment practice, or in violation of a clear mandate of public policy, or (z) as applicable, prevents you from exercising rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. Further, you acknowledge that the Company has provided you with the following notice of immunity rights in compliance with the requirements of the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (i) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; (ii) you shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of confidential information that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (iii) if you file a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, you may disclose the confidential information to your attorney and use the confidential information in the court proceeding, if you file any document containing the confidential information under seal, and do not disclose the confidential information, except pursuant to court order.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Cooperation</u>. As reasonably requested by the Company, you agree to cooperate with the Company and its counsel in connection with any investigation, administrative proceeding or litigation relating in any matter in which you were involved or of which you may have knowledge as a result of your employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Arbitration Agreement</u>. You and the Company agree that any and all claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by final, binding and confidential arbitration before a single arbitrator in Los Angeles, California (or another mutually agreeable location) conducted under the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures, which can be reviewed at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/. Before engaging in arbitration, you and the Company agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally or with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator. You and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, you and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a trial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine arbitrability, except as provided herein. The arbitrator may in his or her discretion award attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party. All claims or disputes must be submitted to arbitration on an individual basis and not as a representative, class and/or collective action proceeding on behalf of other individuals. Any issue concerning the validity of this representative, class and/or collective action waiver must be decided by a Court and if for any reason it is found to be unenforceable, the representative, class and/or collective action claim may only be heard in Court and may not be arbitrated. Claims will be governed by applicable statutes of limitations. This arbitration agreement does not cover any action seeking emergency, temporary or preliminary injunctive relief (including a temporary restraining order) in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law, which the Released Parties reserve the right to seek for your breach or threatened breach of any of your continuing obligations to any of the Released Parties. This arbitration agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Entire Agreement</u>. You agree that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and the Company or any affiliate of the Company, with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements, discussions, representations, warranties or understandings between you and the Company or any affiliate of the Company; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement modifies, supersedes, voids, or otherwise alters your Confidentiality Agreement, the Equity Documents, the Award Agreements, any Indemnification Agreement, any arbitration agreement entered into by and between you and the Company, other documents specifically identified in this Agreement (except as expressly modified herein), or any other continuing obligations you owe the Company or a Released Party which survive the separation of your employment.<sup>4</sup> This Agreement may be modified only in a written document signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

<sup>4</sup> NTD: Additional agreements to which you are a party with the Company or its affiliates that should be preserved to be specified here.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Governing Law</u>. Except as to the arbitration provision, this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the state in which you primarily worked as of the Separation Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Severability</u>. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed deleted from this Agreement and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, the balance of which will remain in and have its intended full force and effect; provided, however that if such invalid or unenforceable provision may be modified so as to be valid and enforceable as a matter of law, such provision shall be deemed to have been modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one agreement. You and the Company agree that execution via DocuSign or another similar electronic signature service, or of a scanned image, shall have the same force and effect as execution of an original, that an electronic signature or scanned image of a signature shall be deemed an original and valid signature and that the Agreement may not be challenged on the basis of such signatures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Voluntary Execution of Agreement</u>. You understand and agree that you executed this Agreement voluntarily, without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the Company or any third party, with the full intent of releasing all of your claims against the Company and any of the other Released Parties. You acknowledge that: (a) you have read this Agreement; (b) you have not relied upon any representations or statements made by the Company that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement; (c) you have been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of your own choice or have elected not to retain legal counsel; (d) you understand the terms and consequences of this Agreement and of the releases it contains; and (e) you are fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Miscellaneous</u>. Each of the Released Parties shall be third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and any other continuing obligations you owe the Released Parties which survive the separation of your employment and shall have authority to enforce them in accordance with their terms. You may not assign any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of the Company and any assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the respective dates set forth below.

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| Dated:<u> </u> | <br> Print Name: [_____] |
|  | **BEYOND MEAT, INC.** |
| Dated:<u> </u> | By: |
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**<u>ATTACHMENT A</u>**

**MIP Award Acceleration** 

*(Attached)* 

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**<u>ATTACHMENT B</u>**

**Confidentiality Agreement** 

*(Attached)*

## Ex-Filing

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| **Calculation of Filing Fee Tables**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**S-8**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**BEYOND MEAT, INC.**  |

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| | **Security Type**  | **Security Class Title**  | **Fee Calculation Rule**  | **Amount Registered**  | **Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit**  | **Maximum Aggregate Offering Price**  | **Fee Rate**  | **Amount of Registration Fee**  |
| 1 | Equity | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | Other | 100000000 | $2.78 | $278000000.00 | 0.0001531 | $42561.80 |
| Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: |  | $278000000.00  |  | $42561.80  |
| Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  |  |  |  | $0.00  |
| Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  |  |  |  | $42561.80  |

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 **Offering Note** <br>

<sup>1</sup> (1) Pursuant to Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), this registration statement on Form S-8 shall also cover any additional shares of the common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), of Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "Registrant") that become issuable with respect to the securities identified in the above table, by reason of any stock dividend, stock splits, reverse stock splits, recapitalizations, reclassifications, mergers, split-ups, reorganizations, consolidations and other capital adjustments effected without receipt of consideration that increases the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock. (2) Represents a total of 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock to be reserved for issuance or that may become available for future issuance under the amended and restated Beyond Meat, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan approved by the board of directors of the Registrant on September 28, 2025 (the "2018 EIP"), subject to approval by the Registrant`s stockholders of the amended and restated 2018 EIP. (3) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rules 457(c) and 457(h) of the Securities Act on the basis of $2.78, the average of the high and low prices of a share of Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on September 22, 2025.

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| **Rule 457(p)** | **Rule 457(p)** |
| Fee Offset Claims | N/A |
| Fee Offset Sources | N/A |

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