Monster Beverage (MNST) director gains RSUs and converts units to shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Monster Beverage Corp director Mark Vidergauz reported routine equity compensation activity. He received 2,039 restricted stock units that can settle in either one share of common stock or an equivalent cash amount upon vesting. These units vest in full on the last business day before Monster Beverage’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, if he remains a director.
Vidergauz also exercised 2,748 previously granted restricted stock units, which were settled as 2,748 shares of common stock. Following these transactions, he directly owns 53,939 shares of Monster Beverage common stock. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales, only grants and conversions related to director compensation.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2,748 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
VIDERGAUZ MARK
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 2,039 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,748 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,748 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,039 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 53,939 shares (Direct, null)
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. These restricted stock units were settled as shares of common stock. Not applicable. 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.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 2,039 units
RSUs exercised: 2,748 units
Shares after transactions: 53,939 shares
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4 metrics
RSUs granted
2,039 units
Restricted stock units granted to director Mark Vidergauz
RSUs exercised
2,748 units
Restricted stock units converted into common shares
Shares after transactions
53,939 shares
Monster Beverage common stock held directly after Form 4 transactions
RSU vesting timing
2027 meeting-related date
New RSUs vest on last business day before 2027 annual stockholder meeting
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, vesting date, exercise or conversion of derivative security, annual stockholder meeting
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"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."
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.
vesting date financial
"These restricted stock units were settled as shares of common stock."
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
annual stockholder meeting 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 2027 annual stockholder meeting"
An annual stockholder meeting is a yearly gathering where a company's owners (shareholders) receive updates on performance, vote on key issues like board members, executive pay and major corporate plans, and ask questions of management. Think of it as a company town hall where choices about oversight and direction are decided; outcomes can affect management accountability, corporate strategy and ultimately the value and risks of investors’ shares.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Mark Vidergauz report at Monster Beverage (MNST)?
Mark Vidergauz reported equity compensation activity at Monster Beverage. He received 2,039 restricted stock units and exercised 2,748 previously granted units into 2,748 shares of common stock, ending with 53,939 shares held directly, with no open-market buying or selling.
What restricted stock units were granted to Mark Vidergauz by Monster Beverage (MNST)?
Mark Vidergauz was granted 2,039 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Monster Beverage common stock or a cash amount equal to that share value at vesting, subject to continued service as a director through the vesting date.
When do Mark Vidergauz’s new Monster Beverage restricted stock units vest?
The newly granted 2,039 restricted stock units vest 100% on the last business day before Monster Beverage’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting. Vesting is conditioned on Vidergauz continuing to serve as a director of the company through that vesting date, per the grant terms.