Monster Beverage Director Ana Demel Acquires Deferred Stock Units

Executive Summary

On October 9, 2026, Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) reported an insider transaction by Director Ana Demel. On October 7, 2026, Demel acquired 539 Deferred Stock Units at an implied price of $42.88 per unit, totaling $23,112.32.

Transaction Details

• Security: Deferred Stock Units (settled 1-for-1 in Common Stock)
• Transaction Code: A (Award/Grant)
• Units Acquired: 539
• Unit Price: $42.88
• Total Value: $23,112.32
• Ownership After Transaction: 40,753 Deferred Stock Units directly owned
• Plan Details: The units were credited pursuant to the Monster Beverage Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, which facilitates non-employee director compensation or voluntary fee deferrals.

Additional Holdings

• Demel also reported a derivative holding of 4,078 Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest ahead of the company's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, adjusted for the 2-for-1 stock split effective August 10, 2026.

Market Significance

This transaction carries Low trading significance as it represents standard board equity compensation/fee deferral rather than an open-market discretionary trade.