Monster Beverage names Matthew Burroughs CAO, deputy CFO

Monster Beverage Corp appoints long-time finance executive Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy CFO, citing no related party ties.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) reported a leadership change in its finance organization, with the Board electing Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer effective September 3, 2026. Burroughs has been with the company since October 2006 in progressively senior corporate finance and controller roles.

The company states that his responsibilities have included Global Accounting, SEC Reporting, Global Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations. Monster Beverage also discloses that there is no arrangement or understanding with any other person regarding his selection, no related party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and no family relationships with any directors or executive officers.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Effective appointment date: September 3, 2026 Executive age: 57 years Tenure at company: Since October 2006 +1 more

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Effective appointment date September 3, 2026 Date the Board elected Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy CFO

Executive age 57 years Age of Matthew S. Burroughs at the time of appointment

Tenure at company Since October 2006 Month and year Matthew S. Burroughs joined Monster Beverage

Company address ZIP code 92879 ZIP code for Monster Beverage’s principal executive offices in Corona, California

Key Terms

Chief Accounting Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, related party transactions, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, +1 more

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Chief Accounting Officer financial

"elected Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer"

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

Deputy Chief Financial Officer financial

"elected Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer"

related party transactions financial

"There have been no related party transactions between the Company or any of its subsidiaries"

Transactions between a company and people or entities that have close ties to it—such as executives, board members, major shareholders, family members, or related companies—where the parties are not independent. These deals matter to investors because they can create conflicts of interest or hide favorable terms that distort a company’s true profits and risks; think of it like a business buying or selling to a family member instead of using the open market, which can lead to biased prices or undisclosed obligations.

Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory

"reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Monster Beverage (MNST) announce on September 3, 2026?

Monster Beverage announced that its Board elected Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective September 3, 2026. This change is disclosed under the item covering departures and appointments of certain officers.

What is Matthew S. Burroughs’s background at Monster Beverage (MNST)?

Matthew S. Burroughs, age 57, joined Monster Beverage in October 2006 and has held various corporate finance roles, including Deputy CFO, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Senior Vice President Corporate Controller, and other controller positions, with responsibilities spanning global accounting and financial functions.

Does Monster Beverage (MNST) report any related party transactions with Matthew S. Burroughs?

No. Monster Beverage states there have been no related party transactions between the company or its subsidiaries and Matthew S. Burroughs that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, indicating no disclosed conflicted transactions tied to his appointment.

Are there any family relationships between Matthew S. Burroughs and Monster Beverage’s leadership?

Monster Beverage reports that Mr. Burroughs does not have a family relationship with any of the company’s directors or executive officers. This disclosure is meant to clarify that his appointment is not based on family ties within the leadership team.

Was Matthew S. Burroughs’s appointment at Monster Beverage (MNST) based on any prior arrangement or understanding?

The company states that no arrangement or understanding exists between Mr. Burroughs and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, suggesting the Board made the appointment without a pre-existing selection agreement.

What education does Monster Beverage’s new Chief Accounting Officer, Matthew S. Burroughs, have?

Monster Beverage discloses that Matthew S. Burroughs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College, providing his formal academic background for the senior finance role.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2026

Monster Beverage Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-18761		47-1809393
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Monster Way

Corona, California 92879

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(951) 739 - 6200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		MNST		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ¨

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 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors, Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Monster Beverage Corporation (the “Company”) elected Matthew S. Burroughs as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Mr. Burroughs, age 57, joined the Company in October 2006. Over his almost 20-year career with the Company, Mr. Burroughs has held various corporate finance positions, each with increasing levels of responsibility, including Deputy CFO, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Senior Vice President Corporate Controller, Vice President Senior Corporate Controller, Vice President Corporate Controller, Corporate Controller and Financial Controller. These roles included participation in and/or responsibility for Global Accounting, SEC Reporting, Global Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations, among others. Mr. Burroughs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College. No arrangement or understanding exists between Mr. Burroughs and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Burroughs was selected to serve as Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Company. There have been no related party transactions between the Company or any of its subsidiaries and Mr. Burroughs reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Burroughs does not have a family relationship with any of the Company’s directors or executive officers.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Monster Beverage Corporation
Date: September 4, 2026	/s/ Hilton H. Schlosberg
	Hilton H. Schlosberg Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

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