Monster Beverage (MNST) Form 4: 339 Deferred Units Credited to Director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director reporting on insider holdings and plan credits. Jeanne P. Jackson, a director of Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), reported receipt of 339 deferred stock units on 10/07/2025 at an indicated per-share reference of $68.15. The filing shows 34,614 shares beneficially owned following the report and discloses 2,748 restricted stock units that vest on the last business day before the Company’s 2026 annual meeting if the reporting person remains a director. The deferred stock units are credited under the Company’s deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors and are generally payable in stock on specified events or dates.

Positive

• Director ownership remains substantial at 34,614 shares, aligning interests with shareholders
• 339 deferred stock units were credited on 10/07/2025, which are payable in stock under the deferral plan
• 2,748 restricted stock units vest contingent on continued board service through the 2026 annual meeting

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director received 339 deferred stock units; holdings remain sizeable at 34,614 shares.

The transaction is a non-derivative grant of 339 deferred stock units under the non-employee director deferral plan, recorded on 10/07/2025

These units are economically equivalent to one share each and settle in stock per plan terms. Key dependencies include continued service through the 2026 annual meeting for the 2,748 restricted stock units to vest and the plan’s payout elections or triggering events for settlement.

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^*

JACKSON JEANNE P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 MONSTER WAY

(Street)

CORONA CA 92879

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/07/2025

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

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

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

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)		2,748	D
Deferred Stock Units	(5)	10/07/2025		A		339(6)		(7)	(7)	Common Stock	339	$68.15	34,614	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 2026 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.

	Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact	10/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Jeanne P. Jackson report on Form 4 for MNST?

The report discloses crediting of 339 deferred stock units on 10/07/2025 and total beneficial ownership of 34,614 shares following the report.

When do the 2,748 restricted stock units vest for MNST director holdings?

Those restricted stock units vest 100% on the last business day prior to the Company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service as a director.

How are the deferred stock units settled under the MNST deferral plan?

Deferred stock units are generally settled in stock (other than fractional units) on a specified date or event, in the calendar year following service separation, or upon death, disability, or change in control as defined in the plan.

Does the Form 4 report a cash sale or purchase of MNST shares?

No. The filing reports credited deferred stock units and existing holdings; it does not disclose a cash purchase or sale transaction.

What is the reference price shown for the credited deferred stock units?

The filing lists $68.15 alongside the credited deferred stock units on the reported line.