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

Corporate Governance Expert

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.

Compensation & Equity Plan Analyst

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.

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hall Tiffany M.

(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)
10/07/2025

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)							(2)	(3)	Common Stock	(4)		2,748	D
Deferred Stock Units	(5)	10/07/2025		A		170(6)		(7)	(7)	Common Stock	170	$68.15	13,562	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.

2. 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.

3. Not applicable.

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

5. Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock.

6. 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.

7. 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.

	Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact	10/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What change did Tiffany M. Hall report for MNST on 10/07/2025?

The report shows 170 deferred stock units were credited to Tiffany M. Hall and she now beneficially owns 13,562 shares.

How many restricted stock units does the director hold and when do they vest?

The director holds 2,748 restricted stock units which vest 100% on the last business day prior to the company's 2026 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service.

Are the deferred stock units settled in cash or stock under the Deferral Plan?

Deferred stock units are economically equivalent to one share each and are generally settled in stock (except fractional units) per the Deferral Plan.

Does the Form 4 report any sales of Monster Beverage (MNST) shares by the director?

No. The filing shows credited deferred units and existing holdings; it does not report any sales.

What events trigger settlement of deferred stock units under the plan?

Settlement occurs on a specified date chosen by the reporting person, in the calendar year after separation from the board, or upon death, disability, or a change in control as defined in the plan.