Monster Beverage (MNST) awards director Ana Demel 243 deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Demel Ana reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Monster Beverage Corp director Ana Demel reported equity-based compensation activity. The filing lists restricted stock units that vest 100% on the last business day before the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, contingent on continued board service. Demel also received a grant of 243 deferred stock units, economically equivalent to common shares and credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, bringing her total deferred stock units to 20,107 held directly.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Director received routine stock-based compensation, increasing long-term equity alignment.

Director Ana Demel received a grant of 243 deferred stock units of Monster Beverage Corp, valued at $95.1500 per unit for reporting purposes. This increases her deferred stock unit balance to 20,107 units, all held directly.

The filing also describes existing restricted stock units that vest in full before the company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, conditioned on continued board service. These awards are settled in stock or cash under plan terms, reinforcing long-term incentive structures without signaling open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Demel Ana

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	243	$95.15	$23K
holding	Restricted Stock Units	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 20,107 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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 2027 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: 243 units Reported value per deferred stock unit: $95.1500 per unit Total deferred stock units after grant: 20,107 units +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 243 units Grant of deferred stock units to director on 2026-07-08

Reported value per deferred stock unit $95.1500 per unit Price per unit used for the 243-unit grant

Total deferred stock units after grant 20,107 units Director’s deferred stock unit holdings following the transaction

Restricted stock units vesting date reference Last business day before 2027 annual meeting 100% of restricted stock units vest at that time if service continues

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, change in control

4 terms

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 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.

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

"payable on the earliest of a specified date, separation, or upon death, disability or change in control"

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.

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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 CALIFORNIA 92879

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)		2,039	D
Deferred Stock Units	(5)	07/08/2026		A		243(6)		(7)	(7)	Common Stock	243	$95.15	20,107	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 2027 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.

	/s/ Paul J. Dechary, Attorney-in-Fact	07/10/2026
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