Monster Beverage (MNST) awards new deferred stock units to board director
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hall Tiffany M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Monster Beverage Corp director Tiffany M. Hall received a compensation grant of deferred stock units. On April 8, 2026, she was granted 154 deferred stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Monster Beverage common stock, at a reference price of $75.14 per unit.
Following this grant, she directly holds 13,867 deferred stock units. A separate line in the filing notes restricted stock units with zero underlying shares, which the footnotes clarify is a holdings-only entry with no transaction being reported at this time.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Hall Tiffany M.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 154 | $75.14 | $12K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 13,867 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents either (i) a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock or (ii) a cash amount equal to the number of shares received as of the vesting date. The restricted stock units vest with respect to 100% of such restricted stock units on the last business day prior to the Company's 2026 annual stockholder meeting, provided that the reporting person continues as a director of the Company through such date. Not applicable. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof. Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock. Deferred stock units credited to the reporting person under the Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferral Plan"), a sub-plan of the Monster Beverage Corporation 2017 Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as Amended and Restated on February 23, 2022, which may include voluntary deferred compensation. The deferred stock units credited under the Deferral Plan are settled (other than fractional units) in stock and are generally payable in the form elected or provided under the Deferral Plan on the earliest of: (i) a specified date or event designated by the reporting person, (ii) in the calendar year following the year in which the reporting person's service with the Board of Directors of the Company separates, or (iii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined under the Deferral Plan.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 154 units
Grant reference price: $75.14 per unit
Deferred stock units held after grant: 13,867 units
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Deferred stock units granted
154 units
Grant to director Tiffany M. Hall on April 8, 2026
Grant reference price
$75.14 per unit
Price per deferred stock unit for the April 8, 2026 grant
Deferred stock units held after grant
13,867 units
Total directly held deferred stock units following the transaction
Underlying common stock per unit
1 share per unit
Each deferred stock unit equals one share of common stock
RSU underlying shares after date
0 shares
Restricted stock unit line reports zero underlying common shares
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, change in control
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents either (i) a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock..."
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Deferred stock units credited to the reporting person under the Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors..."
change in control financial
"...or (iii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined under the Deferral Plan."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Monster Beverage (MNST) report for Tiffany M. Hall?
Monster Beverage reported a grant of 154 deferred stock units to director Tiffany M. Hall. Each unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock, increasing her directly held deferred stock units to 13,867 after the transaction as part of her director compensation.
How many Monster Beverage deferred stock units were granted in this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows a grant of 154 deferred stock units to Tiffany M. Hall. These units are economically equivalent to Monster Beverage common stock, with a reference price of $75.14 per unit, and are credited under the company’s deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors.
What is the value reference for Tiffany M. Hall’s Monster Beverage deferred stock unit grant?
The 154 deferred stock units granted to Tiffany M. Hall carry a reference price of $75.14 per unit. This price helps indicate the notional value of the award at the grant date, with each unit economically equivalent to one share of Monster Beverage common stock.
How many Monster Beverage deferred stock units does Tiffany M. Hall hold after this filing?
After the reported grant, Tiffany M. Hall directly holds 13,867 deferred stock units. These units are credited under Monster Beverage’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are generally settled in stock according to the plan’s distribution and payment provisions described in the footnotes.
What does the Monster Beverage Form 4 say about restricted stock units for Tiffany M. Hall?
The Form 4 includes a line for restricted stock units showing zero underlying shares following the date. A footnote explains that no transaction is being reported for this line; it only reports holdings as of the date and therefore does not indicate new RSU activity.
How are Monster Beverage deferred stock units for directors generally settled under the plan?
Deferred stock units for non-employee directors are credited under Monster Beverage’s Deferral Plan and are settled in stock, other than fractional units. Payment generally occurs on a date or event elected, after board service ends, or upon death, disability, or change in control under the plan.