D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios' Schedule 13D Filing for Beyond Meat, Inc.

D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C., along with other related entities and Dr. David E. Shaw, filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC regarding their holdings in Beyond Meat, Inc. The filing discloses that the Reporting Persons beneficially own 9,000,000 shares of Beyond Meat's common stock, representing approximately 2.3% of the outstanding shares. The shares were acquired through an exchange offer involving the conversion of existing convertible notes into new convertible notes and common shares. The Reporting Persons have engaged in various transactions, including the purchase and sale of shares and options, and have entered into agreements such as a Transaction Support Agreement and a Voting Agreement with Beyond Meat. The filing also details the Reporting Persons' plans to review their investment and potentially engage in further transactions or discussions with the company's management.