Monster Beverage director gets RSUs, exercises units

Monster Beverage Corp director James L. Dinkins reported routine equity compensation activity.

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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.

Insider Trade Summary

2,748 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider DINKINS JAMES L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	2,039	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,748	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,748	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,039 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 16,826 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

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. These restricted stock units were settled as shares of common stock.
F2. Not applicable.
F3. 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.
F4. 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 +2 more

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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..."

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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.

How many Monster Beverage (MNST) shares does James L. Dinkins hold after these transactions?

After exercising 2,748 restricted stock units into common stock, James L. Dinkins directly holds 16,826 Monster Beverage common shares. This figure reflects his position immediately following the reported equity compensation activity in the Form 4 filing.

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.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/15/2026 - 06:00 PM EDT

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DINKINS JAMES L

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA

(Street)

ATLANTA

GEORGIA

30313

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/13/2026		M		2,748	A	⁽¹⁾	16,826	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/13/2026		M			2,748	05/13/2026	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,748	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽³⁾	05/14/2026		A		2,039		⁽⁴⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,039	$0	2,039	D

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. Not applicable.

3. 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.

4. 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.

	/s/ Paul J. Dechary, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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