Monster Beverage Corp Files Definitive Proxy Statement
Ticker: MNST · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, governance
Related Tickers: MNST
TL;DR
Monster Beverage (MNST) filed its proxy statement for the June 12 meeting. Get ready to vote!
AI Summary
Monster Beverage Corp filed its definitive proxy statement on April 25, 2025, for its annual meeting on June 12, 2025. The filing, designated as DEF 14A, outlines the company's governance and shareholder matters. It was formerly known as Hansen Natural Corp and Unipac Corp.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the company's leadership, executive compensation, and voting matters ahead of the annual meeting, enabling informed participation in corporate governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain new material financial or operational information that would typically indicate a change in risk.
Key Numbers
- 20250612 — Annual Meeting Date (Date of the shareholder meeting for which the proxy statement is filed.)
- 20250425 — Filing Date (Date the definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Monster Beverage Corp (company) — Registrant
- Hansen Natural Corp (company) — Former company name
- Unipac Corp (company) — Former company name
- 0001104659-25-039455 (filing_id) — Accession Number
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing, also known as a definitive proxy statement, is used by companies to solicit shareholder votes on important matters such as the election of directors, executive compensation, and other corporate actions at their annual or special meetings.
When is Monster Beverage Corp's annual meeting scheduled?
Monster Beverage Corp's annual meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.
What was Monster Beverage Corp formerly known as?
Monster Beverage Corp was formerly known as Hansen Natural Corp and prior to that, Unipac Corp.
What is the filing number for this document?
The accession number for this filing is 0001104659-25-039455.
What type of document is being filed?
The document filed is a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A).
From the Filing
0001104659-25-039455.txt : 20250425 0001104659-25-039455.hdr.sgml : 20250425 20250425162018 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-039455 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEF 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 21 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250612 FILED AS OF DATE: 20250425 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250425 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Monster Beverage Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000865752 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS CARBONATED WATERS [2086] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 471809393 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEF 14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-18761 FILM NUMBER: 25874397 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 MONSTER WAY CITY: CORONA STATE: CA ZIP: 92879 BUSINESS PHONE: 909-739-6200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 MONSTER WAY CITY: CORONA STATE: CA ZIP: 92879 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HANSEN NATURAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNIPAC CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19600201 DEF 14A 1 tm252366d3_def14a.htm FORM DEF 14A     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION   Washington, D.C. 20549   SCHEDULE 14A   Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.       )   Filed by the Registrant   ☒   Filed by a Party other than the Registrant    ☐   Check the appropriate box:   ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement    ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))   ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement   ☐ Definitive Additional Materials   ☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12      Monster Beverage Corporation     (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)                 (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)     Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):   ☒ No fee required.   ☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.   ☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11.           MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION 1 Monster Way Corona, California 92879   ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD JUNE 12, 2025   April 25, 2025   Dear Stockholder:   You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Monster Beverage Corporation (the “Company”) to be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. local time (the “Annual Meeting”). Similar to last year, we will conduct our Annual Meeting exclusively as a virtual meeting via live webcast. You will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. We believe that a virtual meeting will provide meaningful stockholder access and participation. During the virtual meeting, you may ask questions and will be able to vote your shares electronically. Stockholders can access the Annual Meeting by visiting: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MNST2025 . This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company.   In addition to the specific matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting that are listed in the accompanying notice, there will be a report on the Company’s business and an opportunity for stockholders of the Company to ask questions.   I hope that you will be able to join us. Your vote is important to us and to our business. I encourage you to vote by telephone, over the internet, or if you requested to receive printed proxy materials, by marking, signing, dating and returning your proxy card so that your shares will be represented and voted at the Annual Meeting, whether or not you plan to attend. If you attend the Annual Meeting via live webcast, you will, of course,