Monster Beverage (MNST) director Jeanne P. Jackson receives 302 deferred stock units grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JACKSON JEANNE P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Monster Beverage Corp director Jeanne P. Jackson received a grant of 302 deferred stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock. These units were credited under Monster Beverage Corporation’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, a sub-plan of the 2017 director compensation plan. Following this grant, Jackson directly holds 38,274 deferred stock units, which are generally settled in stock at a later date in accordance with her deferral elections and specified plan payout events.
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Insights
Routine director equity compensation via deferred stock units; no open-market trading.
The filing shows director Jeanne P. Jackson received a grant of 302 deferred stock units at a reference value of $95.1500 per unit, credited under the company’s non-employee director deferred compensation plan. This is characterized as a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market purchase.
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and is generally settled in stock at a future time specified by the plan, such as a chosen date, separation from the board, or certain events like death, disability, or a change in control. After this grant, Jackson holds 38,274 deferred stock units directly, indicating continuing equity-based alignment with shareholders.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
JACKSON JEANNE P
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 302 | $95.15 | $29K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 38,274 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 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: 302.0000 units
Grant reference value: $95.1500 per unit
Deferred stock units after grant: 38274.0000 units
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Deferred stock units granted
302.0000 units
Grant of deferred stock units to Jeanne P. Jackson on 2026-07-08
Grant reference value
$95.1500 per unit
Price per deferred stock unit used for the 302-unit grant
Deferred stock units after grant
38274.0000 units
Total deferred stock units directly held by Jeanne P. Jackson following the grant
Restricted stock units holdings line
0.0000 units
RSU line reporting holdings with no transaction, as of the reporting date
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, change in control
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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
"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.
FAQ
What did Monster Beverage (MNST) director Jeanne P. Jackson report in this Form 4?
Jeanne P. Jackson reported a grant of 302 deferred stock units of Monster Beverage common stock equivalents. These units were credited under the company’s deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors and increase her direct deferred stock unit holdings to 38,274 units.
How many deferred stock units in Monster Beverage (MNST) does Jeanne P. Jackson hold after this grant?
After the reported grant, Jeanne P. Jackson directly holds 38,274 deferred stock units. Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of Monster Beverage’s common stock and is generally settled in stock at future payout events defined by the plan.
What are the key terms of the deferred stock units reported by Jackson at Monster Beverage (MNST)?
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one MNST share and is credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Units are settled in stock at a specified date, after board service separation, or upon events like death, disability, or change in control.
What does the restricted stock unit line mean in Jeanne P. Jackson’s MNST Form 4?
The restricted stock unit line is marked with a footnote stating “No transaction is being reported”. It only reports RSU holdings as of the date, where each RSU represents a contingent right to one MNST share or an equivalent cash amount upon vesting, subject to continued board service.
At what value were the 302 Monster Beverage (MNST) deferred stock units credited to Jeanne P. Jackson?
The 302 deferred stock units were credited at a reference value of $95.1500 per unit. This value reflects the price used for the grant under the deferred compensation plan rather than an open-market trade price reported as a purchase or sale.