Monster Beverage (MNST) director receives major stock and option awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Monster Beverage director Rodney C. Sacks reported compensation-related equity activity and tax withholdings. On March 13, 2026, he received 270,400 shares of common stock, 15,200 restricted stock units, and an employee stock option for 42,800 shares with a $77.11 exercise price expiring on March 13, 2036. The company withheld 137,580 shares of common stock at $77.11 per share to cover tax obligations. On March 14, 2026, previously granted performance and restricted stock units for a total of 56,201 shares were settled in common stock, and a further 28,073 shares were withheld at $77.05 per share for taxes. After these transactions, Sacks directly held 897,899 shares of common stock, in addition to large indirect holdings through partnerships and an LLC in which he has interests and partially disclaims beneficial ownership.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SACKS RODNEY C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 MONSTER WAY

(Street)

CORONA CA 92879

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/13/2026		A(1)		270,400	A	$0	1,007,351	D
Common Stock	03/13/2026		F		137,580	D	$77.11	869,771	D
Common Stock	03/14/2026		M		22,534	A	(2)	892,305	D
Common Stock	03/14/2026		M		19,333	A	(2)	911,638	D
Common Stock	03/14/2026		M		14,334	A	(2)	925,972	D
Common Stock	03/14/2026		F		28,073	D	$77.05	897,899	D
Common Stock								100,000	I	By RCS1, LLC(3)
Common Stock								11,291,136	I	By Brandon Limited Partnership No. 1(4)
Common Stock								58,773,888	I	By Brandon Limited Partnership No. 2(4)

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.37							(5)	03/14/2028	Common Stock	(6)		3,404	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.37							(5)	03/14/2028	Common Stock	(6)		172,596	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(4)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.37							(5)	03/14/2028	Common Stock	(6)		352,000	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(4)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.84							(5)	03/14/2029	Common Stock	(6)		194,400	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.84							(5)	03/14/2029	Common Stock	(6)		194,400	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(4)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$29.84							(5)	03/14/2029	Common Stock	(6)		194,400	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.(4)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$31.2							(5)	03/13/2030	Common Stock	(6)		212,668	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$31.2							(5)	03/13/2030	Common Stock	(6)		170,132	I	By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.(4)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$44.47							(5)	03/12/2031	Common Stock	(6)		259,800	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$36.62							(5)	03/14/2032	Common Stock	(6)		291,400	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$50.82							(5)	03/14/2033	Common Stock	(6)		183,000	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$60.3							(7)	03/14/2034	Common Stock	(6)		153,500	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$55.09							(8)	03/14/2035	Common Stock	(6)		115,300	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$77.11	03/13/2026		A		42,800		(9)	03/13/2036	Common Stock	42,800	$0	42,800	D
Restricted Stock Units	(10)	03/14/2026		M			22,534	(11)	(12)	Common Stock	22,534	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(10)	03/14/2026		M			19,333	(13)	(12)	Common Stock	19,333	$0	19,334	D
Restricted Stock Units	(10)	03/14/2026		M			14,334	(14)	(12)	Common Stock	14,334	$0	28,666	D
Restricted Stock Units	(10)	03/13/2026		A		15,200		(15)	(12)	Common Stock	15,200	$0	15,200	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Received upon the achievement of the vesting criteria applicable to performance share units granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan"), achievement of which was certified by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors. Each performance share unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the applicable vesting date.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the vesting date. Accordingly, these restricted stock units were settled in shares of common stock.

3. Reporting person is the managing member of the limited liability company through his personal trust.

4. Reporting person (i) is one of the general partners of each of Brandon Limited Partnership No. 1, Brandon Limited Partnership No. 2, 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.

5. The options are currently vested.

6. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof.

7. The options are currently vested with respect to 102,334 shares. The remaining options vest on March 14, 2027.

8. The options are currently vested with respect to 38,434 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 38,433 shares on March 14, 2027 and 38,433 shares on March 14, 2028.

9. The options vest in three installments as follows: 14,267 shares on March 13, 2027; 14,267 shares on March 13, 2028 and 14,266 shares on March 13, 2029.

10. The restricted stock units were granted under the 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.

11. The restricted stock units are fully vested.

12. Not applicable.

13. The remaining restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2027.

14. The remaining restricted stock units vest in two equal installments on March 14, 2027 and March 14, 2028.

15. The restricted stock units vest in three installments as follows: 5,067 units on March 13, 2027, 5,067 units on March 13, 2028 and 5,066 units on March 13, 2029.

	Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Rodney Sacks receive in Monster Beverage (MNST)?

Rodney Sacks received 270,400 shares of Monster Beverage common stock, 15,200 restricted stock units, and an employee stock option for 42,800 shares at a $77.11 exercise price as of March 13, 2026, all as compensation-related awards.

How many Monster Beverage shares were used for Rodney Sacks’ tax withholding?

Monster Beverage withheld 137,580 shares at $77.11 per share on March 13, 2026, and 28,073 shares at $77.05 per share on March 14, 2026, to satisfy Rodney Sacks’ tax obligations on vested and settled equity awards.

What is Rodney Sacks’ direct Monster Beverage shareholding after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported grants, settlements, and tax withholdings, Rodney Sacks directly held 897,899 shares of Monster Beverage common stock. This figure reflects his updated personal position and excludes additional indirect holdings through partnerships and an LLC.

Were any Monster Beverage shares sold on the open market by Rodney Sacks?

The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales by Rodney Sacks. All dispositions, totaling 165,653 shares, are coded as tax-withholding transactions, meaning shares were delivered to cover taxes rather than sold as discretionary market trades.

What performance and restricted stock units vested for Rodney Sacks at Monster Beverage?

Previously granted performance and restricted stock units totaling 56,201 units vested and were settled in Monster Beverage common stock on March 14, 2026. Each unit represented a contingent right to receive one share upon certification and vesting conditions being met.

Does Rodney Sacks have indirect ownership in Monster Beverage shares?

Yes. The Form 4 reports indirect holdings through entities including Brandon Limited Partnership Nos. 1 and 2 and RCS1, LLC. Sacks is a general partner or managing member and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in these entities.