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Monster Beverage COO reports equity holdings

Monster Beverage’s chief operating officer reports existing option grants, restricted stock units, and 6,808 directly held MNST shares in an initial ownership filing.

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Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) reported an initial ownership filing for Chief Operating Officer Michael Vincent Rodriguez, listing his existing equity interests in the company. He holds multiple grants of employee stock options to purchase shares of common stock at exercise prices between $18.31 and $38.56 per share, with expirations from March 14, 2032 through March 13, 2036, many of which vest in future annual installments. He also holds several blocks of restricted stock units that vest between March 14, 2027 and March 13, 2030, and directly owns 6,808 shares of Monster Beverage common stock.

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Insider Rodriguez Michael Vincent
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F1 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F2 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F3 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F4 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F5 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F6 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F7 -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F8 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F11, F9, F10 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F11, F12, F10 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F11, F13, F10 -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 281,800 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 20,400 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 6,808 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (13)
  1. F1. The options vest on March 14, 2027.
  2. F2. The options are currently vested with respect to 10,000 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 12,500 shares on October 3, 2026 and 15,000 shares on October 3, 2027.
  3. F3. The options are currently vested with respect to 6,000 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 7,500 shares on March 14, 2027 and 9,000 shares on March 14, 2028.
  4. F4. The options are currently vested with respect to 9,000 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 5,000 shares on June 1, 2027 and 6,000 shares on June 1, 2028.
  5. F5. The options are currently vested with respect to 15,000 shares. The remaining options vest in three installments as follows: 12,000 shares on March 14, 2027, 15,000 shares on March 14, 2028 and 18,000 shares on March 14, 2029.
  6. F6. The options are currently vested with respect to 24,000 shares. The remaining options vest in three equal installments on September 3, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  7. F7. The options are currently vested with respect to 12,500 shares. The remaining options vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  8. F8. The options vest in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
  9. F9. The restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2027.
  10. F10. Not Applicable.
  11. F11. The restricted stock units were granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the vesting date.
  12. F12. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  13. F13. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Directly held common stock 6,808 shares Monster Beverage common shares held directly by Michael Vincent Rodriguez
Option exercise price $18.31 per share One employee stock option grant on Monster Beverage common stock expiring March 14, 2032
Option underlying shares 12,000 shares Underlying Monster Beverage common shares for the $18.31 option grant
Largest option exercise price $38.56 per share Employee stock option on Monster Beverage common stock expiring March 13, 2036
Option underlying shares at $38.56 19,800 shares Underlying Monster Beverage common shares for the $38.56 option grant
Restricted stock units block 1,200 units Restricted stock units vesting on March 14, 2027
Restricted stock units three-year grant 12,600 units Restricted stock units vesting in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, 2028 and 2029
Restricted stock units four-year grant 6,600 units Restricted stock units vesting in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030
Employee Stock Option financial
"The options are currently vested with respect to 10,000 shares."
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2027."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"The restricted stock units were granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan."
Power of Attorney regulatory
"Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney"
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, often in financial or legal matters. It’s like giving someone a trusted helper or agent the authority to handle important tasks if you are unable to do so yourself. This matters to investors because it can impact how their assets are managed or transferred if they become unable to oversee their affairs.

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Who is the insider reporting holdings in Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) on this Form 3?

The filing reports the initial ownership of Michael Vincent Rodriguez, who serves as Chief Operating Officer of Monster Beverage Corp, including his option grants, restricted stock units, and directly held common shares.

How many Monster Beverage (MNST) common shares does Michael Vincent Rodriguez hold directly?

Michael Vincent Rodriguez directly holds 6,808 shares of Monster Beverage common stock as reported in this ownership filing, separate from his stock options and restricted stock units.

What stock options for MNST are reported for Michael Vincent Rodriguez?

He holds several employee stock option grants on Monster Beverage common stock with exercise prices including $18.31, $22.27, $25.41, $29.68, $30.15, $24.15, $27.55, and $38.56 per share, expiring between March 14, 2032 and March 13, 2036.

What are the key vesting terms of Michael Vincent Rodriguez’s Monster Beverage stock options?

The options vest on various schedules: some fully on March 14, 2027, others are partly vested already with remaining portions vesting in annual installments on dates such as October 3, 2026 and 2027, March 14, 2027–2029, June 1, 2027–2028, and March 13, 2027–2030.

What restricted stock units in MNST are reported for Michael Vincent Rodriguez?

He holds three groups of restricted stock units covering 1,200, 12,600, and 6,600 underlying shares of Monster Beverage common stock. These units vest either fully on March 14, 2027 or in equal installments from March 14, 2027–2029 and March 13, 2027–2030.

Under which plan were the Monster Beverage restricted stock units granted to Michael Vincent Rodriguez?

According to the filing footnotes, the restricted stock units were granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, with each unit representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.

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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Rodriguez Michael Vincent

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1 MONSTER WAY

(Street)
CORONA CALIFORNIA 92879

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Monster Beverage Corp [ MNST ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock6,808D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (1)03/14/2032Common Stock12,000$18.31D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (2)10/03/2032Common Stock37,500$22.27D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (3)03/14/2033Common Stock22,500$25.41D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (4)06/01/2033Common Stock20,000$29.68D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (5)03/14/2034Common Stock60,000$30.15D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (6)09/03/2034Common Stock60,000$24.15D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (7)03/14/2035Common Stock50,000$27.55D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (8)03/13/2036Common Stock19,800$38.56D
Restricted Stock Units (9) (10)Common Stock1,200(11)D
Restricted Stock Units (12) (10)Common Stock12,600(11)D
Restricted Stock Units (13) (10)Common Stock6,600(11)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The options vest on March 14, 2027.
2. The options are currently vested with respect to 10,000 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 12,500 shares on October 3, 2026 and 15,000 shares on October 3, 2027.
3. The options are currently vested with respect to 6,000 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 7,500 shares on March 14, 2027 and 9,000 shares on March 14, 2028.
4. The options are currently vested with respect to 9,000 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 5,000 shares on June 1, 2027 and 6,000 shares on June 1, 2028.
5. The options are currently vested with respect to 15,000 shares. The remaining options vest in three installments as follows: 12,000 shares on March 14, 2027, 15,000 shares on March 14, 2028 and 18,000 shares on March 14, 2029.
6. The options are currently vested with respect to 24,000 shares. The remaining options vest in three equal installments on September 3, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
7. The options are currently vested with respect to 12,500 shares. The remaining options vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
8. The options vest in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
9. The restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2027.
10. Not Applicable.
11. The restricted stock units were granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the vesting date.
12. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
13. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Remarks:
Exhibit List Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Paul J. Dechary, Attorney-in-Fact09/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

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