MNST insider reports option exercises and tax withholding sales
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
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.
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Insider Trade Summary
630,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
31 txns
Insider
SCHLOSBERG HILTON H
Role
Vice Chairman and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 4,542 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 194,514 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 430,944 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,542 | $21.99 | $100K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 194,514 | $21.99 | $4.28M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 128,056 | $71.91 | $9.21M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 430,944 | $21.99 | $9.48M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 283,707 | $71.91 | $20.40M |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Indirect, By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.);
Common Stock — 2,347,409 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 489,004 shares (Indirect, By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (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. 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. The options are currently vested. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof. The options are currently vested with respect to 122,000 shares. The remaining options vest on March 14, 2026. 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. The options vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2026, March 14, 2027 and March 14, 2028. 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. The restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2026. Not applicable. 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. 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.
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.
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.