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
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.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 339 | $68.15 | $23K |
| 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.
