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Monster Beverage (MNST) director awarded restricted and deferred stock units

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Monster Beverage director Ana Demel reported equity-based compensation grants, not open-market trades. She received 2,039 restricted stock units that each represent a right to one share of common stock or an equivalent cash amount and vest in full on the last business day before the company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued board service. She also exercised 2,748 restricted stock units into common stock and elected to defer the resulting shares into 2,748 deferred stock units under the company’s non-employee director deferred compensation plan, bringing her deferred stock unit balance to 19,864 units.

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Insider Demel Ana
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 2,039 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,748 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 2,748 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,039 shares (Direct, null); Deferred Stock Units — 19,864 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 and the reporting person has elected to defer the same. See footnote 6 below. 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. 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.
Restricted stock units granted 2,039 units Grant to director Ana Demel
Restricted stock units exercised 2,748 units Exercised into common stock then deferred
Deferred stock units granted 2,748 units New deferred stock units credited
Deferred stock units after transactions 19,864 units Deferred stock unit balance following award
Restricted stock units after grant 2,039 units Total RSUs following latest award
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..."
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.
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..."
change in control financial
"payable ... 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.
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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Demel Ana

(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
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
Deferred Stock Units(5)05/13/2026A2,748(6) (7) (7)Common Stock2,748(1)(6)19,864D
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 and the reporting person has elected to defer the same. See footnote 6 below.
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.
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.
/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 did Monster Beverage (MNST) director Ana Demel report in this Form 4?

Ana Demel reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trades. She received 2,039 restricted stock units and exercised 2,748 restricted stock units, deferring the resulting shares into 2,748 deferred stock units under Monster Beverage’s non-employee director deferred compensation plan.

How many restricted stock units did Ana Demel receive from Monster Beverage (MNST)?

She received 2,039 restricted stock units as a compensation award. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Monster Beverage common stock or an equivalent cash amount, vesting in full before the 2027 annual stockholder meeting if she continues serving as a director.

When do Ana Demel’s new Monster Beverage restricted stock units vest?

The 2,039 restricted stock units vest 100% on the last business day before the 2027 annual stockholder meeting. Vesting is conditioned on Ana Demel continuing to serve as a director of Monster Beverage through that vesting date, according to the filing’s footnotes.

What are the deferred stock units mentioned in the Monster Beverage (MNST) filing?

Deferred stock units are compensation units economically equivalent to one Monster Beverage share. They are credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are generally settled in stock at a later date chosen by the director or upon separation, death, disability, or change in control.

How many Monster Beverage deferred stock units does Ana Demel hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Ana Demel holds 19,864 deferred stock units. This includes 2,748 units created when she exercised an equal number of restricted stock units and elected to defer the resulting shares into the Monster Beverage non-employee director deferred compensation plan.

Does this Monster Beverage Form 4 show any stock sales by Ana Demel?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales. It shows grant and exercise transactions coded as acquisitions, where restricted stock units were awarded and then converted into deferred stock units as part of Ana Demel’s equity-based director compensation arrangements at Monster Beverage.