Monster Beverage director gets 539-unit stock grant
Ana Demel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ana Demel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing. Monster Beverage Corp director Ana Demel was credited with 539 deferred stock units on October 7, 2026, under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The reported price was $42.88 per share, and her resulting balance was 40,753 deferred stock units. The units are generally payable under the plan on the earliest of a date or event she designates, the calendar year following the year her board service ends, or upon death, disability or a change in control. She also reported 4,078 restricted stock units as holdings; they vest in full on the last business day before the 2027 annual stockholder meeting if she remains a director through that date.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 539 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
Demel Ana
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units F6, F7, F8, F9 | 539 | $42.88 | $23K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 40,753 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 4,078 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. 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.
- F2. The restricted stock units vest with respect to 100% of such restricted stock units on the last business day prior to the Company's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, provided that the reporting person continues as a director of the Company through such date.
- F3. Not applicable.
- F4. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof.
- F5. On August 10, 2026, the common stock of the Company split 2-for-1 (the "Stock Split"). As a result, the number of shares of common stock to be settled by the Company and delivered to the reporting person under the Company's equity incentive compensation plans or agreements governing restricted stock units (or the cash equivalent of such shares) were doubled.
- F6. Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock.
- F7. 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.
- F8. 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.
- F9. Pursuant to the Stock Split, the number of shares of common stock to be settled by the Company and delivered to the reporting person under the Company's equity incentive compensation plans or agreements governing deferred stock units (or the cash equivalent of such shares) were doubled.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units credited: 539 units
Reported price per share: $42.88 per share
Deferred stock units after transaction: 40,753 units
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units credited
539 units
October 7, 2026
Reported price per share
$42.88 per share
Deferred stock unit acquisition on October 7, 2026
Deferred stock units after transaction
40,753 units
Resulting balance reported October 7, 2026
Restricted stock units
4,078 units
Holdings reported October 7, 2026
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, Deferral Plan, 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 a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
Deferral Plan financial
"Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferral Plan")"
change in control financial
"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
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How many deferred stock units did MNST director Ana Demel receive?
Ana Demel was credited with 539 deferred stock units on October 7, 2026, at a reported $42.88 per share; her resulting balance was 40,753 deferred stock units.
When do MNST director Ana Demel's restricted stock units vest?
Her 4,078 restricted stock units vest in full on the last business day before Monster Beverage's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, provided she continues as a director through that date.
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