A restructuring could leave investors holding the bag.
The plant-based meat craze may be over for one of the industry's top companies likely on its way out. Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND ) stock once traded at more than $230 per share as consumers bought up its products.
The vegan meat player is reportedly looking to renegotiate its current debt to bondholders. Continued losses and shrinking revenue underscore the likelihood that Beyond Meat is being forced into these discussions.
U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Thursday.
Beyond Meat has engaged with a group of bondholders to initiate discussions about a balance-sheet restructuring, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Beyond Meat reported another disappointing quarter of operating results. It's taking actions to improve its performance, like pricing measures and cost-cutting.
While the McDonald's news won't impact Beyond Meat going forward, it is a reflection of the company's problems. International has been a bright spot, but that turned for the worse in Q1.