Monster Beverage director credited 170 deferred units; 2,748 RSUs vest 2026
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Tiffany M. Hall, a director of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST), reported changes in beneficial ownership dated 10/07/2025. The filing shows 170 deferred stock units were credited to her under the companys Deferral Plan at an indicated price of $68.15 per share, and she now beneficially owns 13,562 shares (direct). In addition, 2,748 restricted stock units are reported as held and remain unvested.
The restricted stock units vest 100% on the last business day before the companys 2026 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service as a director. Deferred stock units are economically equivalent to common shares and are settled in stock (except fractional units) on specified dates or upon separation, death, disability, or a change in control per the plan terms.
Positive
- Director equity increase: credited 170 deferred stock units, raising alignment with shareholders
- Substantial holdings retained: beneficial ownership of 13,562 shares reported
- Clear vesting schedule: 2,748 restricted stock units vest 100% before the 2026 annual meeting, supporting retention
Negative
- None.
Insights
Director added deferred units and retains significant equity alignment.
Director Tiffany M. Hall received 170 deferred stock units that increase her economic stake; total beneficial ownership is reported at 13,562 shares. The filing shows no sales, which maintains alignment between the board member and shareholders.
The deferred units convert to shares per the Deferral Plan and are payable on elected settlement events or upon separation, death, disability, or a change in control; the 2026 vesting of restricted stock units creates a near-term retention mechanism tied to continued service.
Equity awards are routine non-cash compensation with defined settlement rules.
The filing distinguishes restricted stock units (2,748) that vest 100% before the 2026 annual meeting and deferred stock units (170) credited under the non-employee director Deferral Plan. Deferred units are economically equivalent to shares and will be settled in stock except fractional amounts.
Investors can watch the upcoming vesting date for the restricted units and the plan-chosen settlement elections for deferred units as near-term liquidity or dilution events tied to director retention.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 170 | $68.15 | $12K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
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.
