Monster Beverage (MNST) director awarded 308 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Demel Ana reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Monster Beverage director Ana Demel reported a routine equity compensation grant. She received 308 deferred stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock, at a reference price of $75.14 per unit. These units were credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for non-employee directors and will generally be settled in stock or cash at future dates specified in the plan, such as separation from the board or certain other events. Following this grant, Demel holds 17,116 deferred stock units directly. A separate line in the filing simply updates restricted stock unit holdings and does not reflect a new transaction.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Demel Ana
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 308 | $75.14 | $23K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 17,116 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct)
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.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 308 units
Reference price per unit: $75.14 per unit
Deferred units after grant: 17,116 units
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5 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
308 units
Grant to director Ana Demel on April 8, 2026
Reference price per unit
$75.14 per unit
Deferred stock unit grant valuation
Deferred units after grant
17,116 units
Total deferred stock units held directly after transaction
Underlying common stock per unit
1 share equivalent
Each deferred stock unit equals one common share economically
Restricted stock units underlying shares
0 shares
Restricted stock unit holdings line as of filing date
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, change in control, +1 more
5 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents either (i) a contingent right to receive one share..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Deferred stock units credited to the reporting person under the Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors..."
change in control financial
"upon death, disability or change in control as defined under the Deferral Plan."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
vesting date financial
"a cash amount equal to the number of shares received as of the vesting date."
FAQ
What did Monster Beverage (MNST) director Ana Demel report in this Form 4?
Director Ana Demel reported receiving 308 deferred stock units as equity compensation. Each unit is economically equivalent to one Monster Beverage common share and was credited under the company’s non-employee director deferred compensation plan, increasing her direct deferred unit holdings to 17,116.
How many Monster Beverage deferred stock units did Ana Demel receive?
Ana Demel received 308 deferred stock units in this filing. These units track Monster Beverage’s common stock value and are settled later under the company’s director deferred compensation plan, rather than being immediately delivered as shares on the grant date.
What is the reference price for Ana Demel’s Monster Beverage deferred stock unit grant?
The deferred stock unit grant to Ana Demel used a reference price of $75.14 per unit. While this price helps calculate the award’s value, the units themselves are settled in stock or cash at later dates defined in the deferred compensation plan.
How many Monster Beverage equity units does Ana Demel hold after this transaction?
After the reported grant, Ana Demel holds 17,116 deferred stock units directly. These units are designed to mirror the value of Monster Beverage common stock and will generally be paid in stock or cash at future dates specified under the deferred compensation plan.
Are any Monster Beverage restricted stock units transacted in this Form 4 for Ana Demel?
No new restricted stock unit transaction occurred in this filing. The restricted stock unit line is disclosed only to show holdings as of the filing date, and footnotes explicitly state that no transaction is being reported for that line.
How are Monster Beverage deferred stock units for directors generally settled?
Deferred stock units for directors are generally settled in Monster Beverage stock, except for fractional units. They are paid at a specified future date, after board service ends, or upon events like death, disability, or a change in control, according to the deferred compensation plan.