Monster Beverage Form 4: 339 Deferred Units Added; 2,748 RSUs Vest 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Officer/Director transaction summary: Ana Demel, a director of Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), reported a transaction dated 10/07/2025 involving 339 deferred stock units priced at $68.15 per share. The filing also discloses 2,748 restricted stock units and total beneficial ownership of 16,506 common shares following the reported activity. The restricted stock units vest 100% on the last business day prior to the 2026 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service as a director. Deferred stock units are economically equivalent to one share and are payable in stock under plan timings or upon separation, death, disability, or change in control as described.

Positive

• Director compensation aligns with shareholders via deferred stock units and restricted stock units
• Clear vesting schedule for the 2,748 restricted stock units tied to the 2026 annual meeting

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director received equity linked to board service; vesting tied to the 2026 meeting.

The 339 deferred stock units recorded at $68.15 reflect a non-cash, compensation-related credit under the company's deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors. These units increase the director's economic alignment with shareholders without an immediate cash payout.

Vesting of the 2,748 restricted stock units on the business day before the 2026 annual meeting ties a material portion of director compensation to continued service through that date. Monitor the 2026 vesting event for any change in holdings or disposition timing.

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^*

Demel Ana

(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		339(6)		(7)	(7)	Common Stock	339	$68.15	16,506	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 did Ana Demel report on Form 4 for MNST?

The Form 4 reports 339 deferred stock units acquired on 10/07/2025 at a reported unit price of $68.15, plus disclosure of 2,748 restricted stock units and total beneficial ownership of 16,506 common shares.

When do the restricted stock units held by Ana Demel vest?

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

What are deferred stock units in this filing?

Deferred stock units are stated to be economically equivalent to one share and are credited under the Deferred Compensation Plan; they are generally payable in stock on specified dates, upon separation, death, disability, or change in control.

How many shares does Ana Demel beneficially own after the transaction?

The filing reports 16,506 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

Was any cash sale or open-market trade reported?

No open-market sale or cash disposition is reported; the filing records holdings and deferred/ restricted equity units rather than a sale.