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Monster Beverage (MNST) director gains RSUs and converts units to shares

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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.

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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)
  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.
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
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
VIDERGAUZ MARK

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/13/2026M2,748A(1)53,939D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/13/2026M2,74805/13/2026 (2)Common Stock2,748(1)0D
Restricted Stock Units(3)05/14/2026A2,039 (4) (2)Common Stock2,039$02,039D
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. These restricted stock units were settled as shares of common stock.
2. Not applicable.
3. 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.
4. 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.
/s/ Paul J. Dechary, Attorney-in-Fact05/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many Monster Beverage shares does Mark Vidergauz hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Mark Vidergauz directly holds 53,939 shares of Monster Beverage common stock. This total reflects the conversion of 2,748 restricted stock units into common shares, alongside his prior holdings, with no reported open-market sales or purchases in this filing.

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.

Did Mark Vidergauz sell any Monster Beverage (MNST) shares in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 does not report any open-market sales by Mark Vidergauz. It shows a grant of 2,039 restricted stock units and the exercise of 2,748 restricted stock units into common shares, resulting in 53,939 shares held directly after the transactions.