Monster Beverage (MNST) director receives grant of deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Monster Beverage Corp director Jeanne P. Jackson reported a grant of deferred stock units as compensation. On April 8, 2026, she acquired 308 deferred stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Monster Beverage common stock, at a reference price of $75.14 per unit.
After this award, Jackson holds a total of 35,224 deferred stock units directly. A separate line for restricted stock units simply updates holdings to zero, with a footnote stating no transaction is being reported there. These awards are part of Monster Beverage’s non-employee director compensation and deferral programs, not open-market buying or selling.
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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 | 308 | $75.14 | $23K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 35,224 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 stock units held after grant: 35,224 units
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
308 units
Grant on April 8, 2026
Reference price per unit
$75.14 per unit
Deferred stock unit grant
Deferred stock units held after grant
35,224 units
Director Jeanne P. Jackson, direct holdings
Restricted stock units holdings
0 units
Reported as of the filing date; no transaction
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, Deferral Plan, change in control
4 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
"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"
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.
Deferral Plan financial
"Deferred stock units credited to the reporting person under the Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Deferral Plan")"
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 insider transaction did Monster Beverage (MNST) report for Jeanne P. Jackson?
Monster Beverage (MNST) reported a compensation-related grant. Director Jeanne P. Jackson received 308 deferred stock units on April 8, 2026, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock, increasing her directly held deferred stock units to 35,224.
Is Jeanne P. Jackson’s Monster Beverage (MNST) Form 4 a stock purchase or sale?
The Form 4 does not show an open-market purchase or sale. It reports a grant of 308 deferred stock units as compensation, not a buy or sell order, and an administrative entry showing her restricted stock unit holdings are now zero.
How many deferred stock units does Jeanne P. Jackson hold in Monster Beverage (MNST)?
Following the latest grant, Jeanne P. Jackson holds 35,224 deferred stock units. The April 8, 2026 award of 308 units increased her directly held balance under Monster Beverage’s non-employee director deferral and compensation plans.
What are deferred stock units in Monster Beverage (MNST)’s director plan?
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one Monster Beverage share. Units are credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are generally settled in stock at specified dates, separation from the board, or events like death, disability, or change in control.
What happens to Monster Beverage (MNST) director restricted stock units in this filing?
The filing shows restricted stock unit holdings at zero, with no new transaction. A footnote clarifies this line only reports holdings as of the date and that no restricted stock unit transaction is being reported at this time.
When do Monster Beverage (MNST) restricted stock units vest for directors?
The restricted stock units vest 100% before the 2026 annual stockholder meeting. They vest on the last business day before that meeting, provided the director continues to serve on the board through that date, according to the disclosure.