Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) director exercises 2,748 RSUs and receives 2,039-unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Monster Beverage Corp director James L. Dinkins reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 13, he exercised 2,748 restricted stock units into common stock, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 16,826 shares. On May 14, he received a grant of 2,039 new restricted stock units that will vest in full before the company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting if he continues as a director. These units may settle in shares or cash at vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,748 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
DINKINS JAMES L
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 2,039 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,748 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,748 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,039 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 16,826 shares (Direct, null)
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. These restricted stock units were settled as shares of common stock. Not applicable. 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 2027 annual stockholder meeting, provided that the reporting person continues as a director of the Company through such date.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 2,039 units
RSUs exercised: 2,748 units
Common shares after transaction: 16,826 shares
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RSU grant
2,039 units
Restricted stock units granted on May 14, 2026
RSUs exercised
2,748 units
Restricted stock units exercised into common stock on May 13, 2026
Common shares after transaction
16,826 shares
Direct Monster Beverage common stock holdings following exercise
RSU vesting condition
100% at 2027 meeting
New RSUs vest on last business day before 2027 annual stockholder meeting if service continues
RSU settlement form
Stock or cash
Each RSU may settle in one share of common stock or equivalent cash amount at vesting
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, vesting, contingent right
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"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..."
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vesting financial
"These restricted stock units were settled as shares of common stock as of the vesting date."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents either (i) a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock..."
FAQ
What equity transactions did Monster Beverage (MNST) director James L. Dinkins report?
James L. Dinkins reported an exercise of 2,748 restricted stock units into Monster Beverage common stock and a new grant of 2,039 restricted stock units. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
What are the terms of the new 2,039 restricted stock units granted to the MNST director?
The 2,039 restricted stock units each represent a right to receive one Monster Beverage share or an equivalent cash amount at vesting. They vest 100% on the last business day before the company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, assuming Dinkins remains a director through that date.
Were there any open-market stock purchases or sales by James L. Dinkins in this Form 4?
The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales by James L. Dinkins. Reported transactions are a grant of 2,039 restricted stock units and the exercise of 2,748 restricted stock units into common stock, both categorized as acquisitions rather than market trades.
How were the 2,748 restricted stock units of Monster Beverage (MNST) settled?
The 2,748 restricted stock units were settled as Monster Beverage common stock. Each unit represented a contingent right to one share or an equivalent cash amount at vesting, and in this case the award was satisfied by delivering shares, increasing Dinkins’ direct stock ownership.