SEC Info - Polk Benjamin - ‘4’ for 7/8/20 re: Monster Beverage Corp.

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<issuerName> Monster Beverage Corp </issuerName>

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<rptOwnerName> POLK BENJAMIN </rptOwnerName>

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<rptOwnerStreet1> 1 MONSTER WAY </rptOwnerStreet1>

<rptOwnerCity> CORONA </rptOwnerCity>

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<footnote id="F1"> No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof. </footnote>

<footnote id="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. </footnote>

<footnote id="F3"> The restricted stock units vest with respect to 100% of such restricted stock units on the last business day prior to the Company's 2021 annual stockholder meeting, provided that the reporting person continues as a director of the Company through such date. </footnote>

<footnote id="F4"> Not applicable. </footnote>

<footnote id="F5"> The options are currently vested. </footnote>

<footnote id="F6"> Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock. </footnote>

<footnote id="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, effective May 1, 2017, which may include voluntary deferred compensation. </footnote>

<footnote id="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 separates, or (iii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined under the Deferral Plan. </footnote>

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<signatureName> /s/ Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact </signatureName>

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Polk Benjamin – ‘4’ for 7/8/20 re: Monster Beverage Corp.

On: Friday, 7/10/20, at 4:53pm ET · For: 7/8/20 · Accession #: 1567619-20-13171 · File #: 1-18761

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Polk Benjamin – ‘4’ for 7/8/20 re: Monster Beverage Corp.

On: Friday, 7/10/20, at 4:53pm ET · For: 7/8/20 · Accession #: 1567619-20-13171 · File #: 1-18761

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