Monster Beverage director granted RSUs and defers shares
Monster Beverage Corp director Douglas William W III reported equity-based compensation awards and updated holdings.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Monster Beverage Corp director Douglas William W III reported equity-based compensation awards and updated holdings. He received 2,039 restricted stock units on May 14, 2026, each representing a right to one share of common stock or a cash amount at vesting, and vesting in full on the last business day before the Company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting if he continues as a director.
On May 13, 2026, 2,748 restricted stock units were exercised and settled as shares of common stock, which he elected to defer into 2,748 deferred stock units under the Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. A separate line shows 10,000 shares of common stock as of that date with no transaction reported. Following these updates, his reported position includes 10,000 common shares, 2,039 restricted stock units, and 2,748 deferred stock units, with no open-market purchases or sales disclosed.
Insider Trade Summary
2,748 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Douglas William W III
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 2,039 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,748 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 2,748 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,039 contracts (Direct);
Deferred Stock Units — 2,748 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 10,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (8)
- F1. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof.
- F2. 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 and the reporting person has elected to defer the same. See footnote 7 below.
- F3. Not applicable.
- F4. 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.
- F5. 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.
- F6. Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock.
- F7. 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.
- F8. 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
RSU grant: 2,039 units
RSU exercise: 2,748 units
Deferred stock units credited: 2,748 units
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6 metrics
RSU grant
2,039 units
Restricted stock units granted on May 14, 2026
RSU exercise
2,748 units
Restricted stock units exercised on May 13, 2026
Deferred stock units credited
2,748 units
Deferred stock units credited under Deferral Plan on May 13, 2026
Common stock holdings
10,000 shares
Common stock held as of May 13, 2026
RSUs outstanding
2,039 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after May 14, 2026 grant
Deferred stock units outstanding
2,748 units
Deferred stock units outstanding following deferral election
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Stock Units, Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, change in control
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.
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.
Monster Beverage Corporation 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 (the "Deferral Plan")..."
change in control financial
"...payable ... on the earliest of: (i) a specified date or event ... or (iii) 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
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What insider activity did Douglas William W III report at Monster Beverage (MNST)?
Director Douglas William W III reported equity awards and updated holdings, not open-market trades. He received new restricted stock units and converted earlier units into deferred stock units, reflecting routine director compensation and deferral elections rather than discretionary buying or selling of Monster Beverage stock.
How many restricted stock units did the Monster Beverage (MNST) director receive?
He received 2,039 restricted stock units on May 14, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to one Monster Beverage common share or an equivalent cash amount at vesting, subject to service-based vesting conditions tied to the 2027 annual stockholder meeting.
When do the newly granted Monster Beverage (MNST) restricted stock units vest?
The 2,039 restricted stock units vest 100% on the last business day before Monster Beverage’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting. Vesting requires that the reporting person continues serving as a director through that date under the terms described in the compensation disclosure.
What happened to the 2,748 Monster Beverage (MNST) restricted stock units reported in the filing?
On May 13, 2026, 2,748 restricted stock units were exercised and settled as Monster Beverage common stock. The director elected to defer these shares into 2,748 deferred stock units under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, rather than receiving them immediately.
What are Monster Beverage (MNST) deferred stock units in this Form 4?
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one Monster Beverage common share. Units credited under the Deferred Compensation Plan are settled in stock and generally paid at a specified date, after board service ends, or upon death, disability, or a change in control, as described in the plan.
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