MNST insider reports option exercises and tax withholding sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Monster Beverage (MNST) insider reported multiple transactions on 11/11/2025. The reporting person, a Director and Vice Chairman and CEO, exercised stock options at $21.99 per share, including 4,542 shares (direct), 194,514 shares (via Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.), and 430,944 shares (via Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.). The filing also shows share dispositions for tax withholding at $71.91 per share, including 128,056 shares (Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.) and 283,707 shares (Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.). Following these transactions, 2,347,409 shares were held directly, with additional indirect holdings through various partnerships.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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^*

SCHLOSBERG HILTON H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 MONSTER WAY

(Street)

CORONA CA 92879

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Monster Beverage Corp [ MNST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice Chairman and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/11/2025		M		4,542	A	$21.99	2,347,409	D
Common Stock								11,291,136	I	By Brandon Limited Partnership No. 1(1)
Common Stock								58,773,888	I	By Brandon Limited Partnership No. 2(1)
Common Stock								276,109	I	By Hilrod Holdings XV, L.P.(1)
Common Stock	11/11/2025		M		194,514	A	$21.99	489,004(2)	I	By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.(1)
Common Stock	11/11/2025		F		128,056	D	$71.91	360,948	I	By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.(1)
Common Stock	11/11/2025		M		430,944	A	$21.99	569,935(2)	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(1)
Common Stock	11/11/2025		F		283,707	D	$71.91	286,228	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(1)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$21.99	11/11/2025		M			4,542	(3)	03/14/2026	Common Stock	4,542	$0	0	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$21.99	11/11/2025		M			194,514	(3)	03/14/2026	Common Stock	194,514	$0	0	I	By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$21.99	11/11/2025		M			430,944	(3)	03/14/2026	Common Stock	430,944	$0	0	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$23.14							(3)	03/14/2027	Common Stock	(4)		4,326	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$23.14							(3)	03/14/2027	Common Stock	(4)		49,926	I	By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$23.14							(3)	03/14/2027	Common Stock	(4)		153,742	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$23.14							(3)	03/14/2027	Common Stock	(4)		403,006	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.37							(3)	03/14/2028	Common Stock	(4)		3,404	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.37							(3)	03/14/2028	Common Stock	(4)		172,596	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.37							(3)	03/14/2028	Common Stock	(4)		352,000	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.84							(3)	03/14/2029	Common Stock	(4)		194,400	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.84							(3)	03/14/2029	Common Stock	(4)		194,400	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.84							(3)	03/14/2029	Common Stock	(4)		194,400	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$31.2							(3)	03/13/2030	Common Stock	(4)		212,668	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$31.2							(3)	03/13/2030	Common Stock	(4)		170,132	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(1)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$44.47							(3)	03/12/2031	Common Stock	(4)		259,800	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$36.62							(3)	03/14/2032	Common Stock	(4)		291,400	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$50.82							(5)	03/14/2033	Common Stock	(4)		183,000	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$60.3							(6)	03/14/2034	Common Stock	(4)		153,500	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$55.09							(7)	03/14/2035	Common Stock	(4)		173,400	D
Restricted Stock Units	(8)							(9)	(10)	Common Stock	(4)		22,534	D
Restricted Stock Units	(8)							(11)	(10)	Common Stock	(4)		38,667	D
Restricted Stock Units	(8)							(12)	(10)	Common Stock	(4)		64,700	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reporting person (i) is one of the general partners of each of Brandon Limited Partnership No. 1, Brandon Limited Partnership No. 2, Hilrod Holdings XV, L.P., Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P., Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P. and Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P. and (ii) disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

2. This amount includes a previously reported option exercise by the other general partner of each of Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P. and Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.

3. The options are currently vested.

4. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof.

5. The options are currently vested with respect to 122,000 shares. The remaining options vest on March 14, 2026.

6. The options are currently vested with respect to 51,167 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 51,167 shares on March 14, 2026 and 51,166 shares on March 14, 2027.

7. The options vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2026, March 14, 2027 and March 14, 2028.

8. 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.

9. The restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2026.

10. Not applicable.

11. The restricted stock units vest in two installments as follows: 19,333 units on March 14, 2026 and 19,334 units on March 14, 2027.

12. The restricted stock units vest in three installments as follows: 21,567 units on March 14, 2026, 21,567 units on March 14, 2027 and 21,566 units on March 14, 2028.

	Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact	11/13/2025
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FAQ

What did MNST’s insider report on Form 4?

They exercised stock options at $21.99 per share and reported share dispositions for tax withholding at $71.91 per share on 11/11/2025.

How many options were exercised by the MNST insider?

Exercises included 4,542 shares (direct), 194,514 shares (via Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.), and 430,944 shares (via Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.) at $21.99.

What transactions were reported for tax withholding?

Dispositions coded F included 128,056 shares (Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.) and 283,707 shares (Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.) at $71.91.

What is the insider’s role at Monster Beverage (MNST)?

The reporting person is a Director and serves as Vice Chairman and CEO.

How many MNST shares were held directly after the transactions?

The filing lists 2,347,409 shares held directly following the reported transactions.

Were any holdings reported indirectly?

Yes. Indirect holdings are reported through partnerships including Brandon Limited Partnerships and Hilrod Holdings entities.

What do the transaction codes mean on this Form 4?

M indicates an option exercise; F indicates share dispositions to satisfy tax withholding.