SACKS RODNEY C 4
4 · Monster Beverage Corp · Filed Mar 13, 2026
Research Summary
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Monster (MNST) Director Rodney C. Sacks Gifts and Disposes Shares
What Happened
Rodney C. Sacks, a director of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST), was involved in non‑cash transfers on March 12, 2026: he received 8,262 shares as a gift (code G) and recorded three dispositions (code J) totaling 923,285 shares (276,109; 360,948; 286,228). All transactions are reported with $0.00 per‑share price, indicating transfers/distributions rather than open‑market sales for cash.
Key Details
- Transaction date: March 12, 2026; Form 4 filed March 13, 2026 (appears timely).
- Reported entries: 8,262 shares acquired (Gift, G); dispositions of 276,109 / 360,948 / 286,228 shares (Other, J). All reported at $0.00 per share.
- Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the transaction lines provided. The filing notes a redistribution increased the number of shares directly owned by the reporting person (see footnotes).
- Relevant footnotes:
- F1/F4: Distribution of shares from Hilrod entities (Hilrod XV, XVIII, XXVI) increased the amount of shares directly owned by the reporting person; some shares are now owned by Sterling Trustees LLC and are not deemed beneficially owned by him.
- F2/F3: Reporting person is managing member via personal trust and is/was a general partner of several Hilrod/Brandon entities; he disclaims beneficial ownership except to extent of pecuniary interest.
- F10–F14: Other lines in the filing reference restricted stock units granted under the 2020 Omnibus Plan with vesting dates (notably March 14, 2026 and later installments).
- Transaction codes explained: G = gift (non‑cash transfer); J = other acquisition/disposition (often internal transfers or distributions).
- Market signal: These were non‑cash transfers/distributions, not open‑market purchases or cash sales; gifts and entity reallocations do not necessarily reflect a change in insider sentiment.
Context
Transfers coded as gifts or “other” with $0.00 price typically reflect internal reallocations, distributions from partnerships, or trustee transfers rather than executed sales for proceeds. Retail investors should note these are informational about ownership changes and may not signal buying or selling intent.
Insider Transaction Report
- Gift
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-12+8,262→ 736,951 total - Other
Common Stock
[F4][F3]2026-03-12−276,109→ 0 total(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XV, L.P.) - Other
Common Stock
[F4][F3]2026-03-12−360,948→ 0 total(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.) - Other
Common Stock
[F4][F3]2026-03-12−286,228→ 0 total(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.)
- 100,000(indirect: By LLC)
Common Stock
[F2] - 11,291,136(indirect: By Partnership)
Common Stock
[F3] - 58,773,888(indirect: By Partnership)
Common Stock
[F3] - 3,404
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6]Exercise: $29.37Exp: 2028-03-14→ Common Stock - 172,596(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6][F3]Exercise: $29.37Exp: 2028-03-14→ Common Stock - 352,000(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6][F3]Exercise: $29.37Exp: 2028-03-14→ Common Stock - 194,400
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6]Exercise: $29.84Exp: 2029-03-14→ Common Stock - 194,400(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6][F3]Exercise: $29.84Exp: 2029-03-14→ Common Stock - 194,400(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6][F3]Exercise: $29.84Exp: 2029-03-14→ Common Stock - 212,668
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6]Exercise: $31.20Exp: 2030-03-13→ Common Stock - 170,132(indirect: By Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.)
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6][F3]Exercise: $31.20Exp: 2030-03-13→ Common Stock - 259,800
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6]Exercise: $44.47Exp: 2031-03-12→ Common Stock - 291,400
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F5][F6]Exercise: $36.62Exp: 2032-03-14→ Common Stock - 183,000
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F7][F6]Exercise: $50.82Exp: 2033-03-14→ Common Stock - 153,500
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F8][F6]Exercise: $60.30Exp: 2034-03-14→ Common Stock - 115,300
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F9][F6]Exercise: $55.09Exp: 2035-03-14→ Common Stock - 22,534
Restricted Stock Units
[F10][F11][F12][F6]→ Common Stock - 38,667
Restricted Stock Units
[F10][F13][F12][F6]→ Common Stock - 43,000
Restricted Stock Units
[F10][F14][F12][F6]→ Common Stock
Footnotes (14)
- [F1]As a result of the distribution of shares from Hilrod Holdings XV, L.P. ("Hilrod XV"), Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P. ("Hilrod XVIII") and Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P. ("Hilrod XXVI"), which were previously reported as indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person, the total amount of shares directly owned has increased.
- [F10]The restricted stock units were granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the vesting date.
- [F11]The remaining restricted stock units vest on March 14, 2026.
- [F12]Not applicable.
- [F13]The restricted stock units vest in two installments as follows: 19,333 units on March 14, 2026 and 19,334 units on March 14, 2027.
- [F14]The restricted stock units vest in three installments as follows: 14,334 units on March 14, 2026; 14,333 units on March 14, 2027 and 14,333 units on March 14, 2028.
- [F2]Reporting person is the managing member of the limited liability company through his personal trust.
- [F3]Reporting person (i) is one of the general partners of each of Brandon Limited Partnership No. 1, Brandon Limited Partnership No. 2, Hilrod Holdings XV, Hilrod Holdings XVIII, Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P. and Hilrod Holdings XXVI, and (ii) disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- [F4]Reflects the distribution of shares to the reporting person as one of the general partners of Hilrod Holdings XV, Hilrod Holdings XVIII and Hilrod Holdings XXVI. The shares received from the distribution are directly beneficially owned by the reporting person. The remaining shares are now owned by Sterling Trustees LLC and such shares are not deemed beneficially owned by the reporting person.
- [F5]The options are currently vested.
- [F6]No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof.
- [F7]The options are currently vested with respect to 122,000 shares. The remaining options vest on March 14, 2026.
- [F8]The options are currently vested with respect to 51,167 shares. The remaining options vest in two installments as follows: 51,167 shares on March 14, 2026 and 51,166 shares on March 14, 2027.
- [F9]The options vest in three installments as follows: 38,434 shares on March 14, 2026; 38,433 shares on March 14, 2027 and 38,433 shares on March 14, 2028.