X0306 4 2019-03-05 0 0000865752 Monster Beverage Corp MNST 0001266255 TABER HAROLD C JR 1 MONSTER WAY CORONA CA 92879 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2019-03-05 4 M 0 4002 6.4 A 72240 D Common Stock 2019-03-05 4 M 0 7770 11.35 A 80010 D Common Stock 2019-03-05 4 S 0 11772 63.58 D 68238 D Restricted Stock Units Common Stock 3123 D Stock Option (right to buy) 6.4 2019-03-05 4 M 0 4002 0 D 2020-06-09 Common Stock 4002 0 D Stock Option (right to buy) 11.35 2019-03-05 4 M 0 7770 0 D 2021-05-18 Common Stock 7770 0 D Deferred Stock Units Common Stock 3244 D This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $63.54 to $63.68. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. 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 2019 annual shareholder meeting, provided that the reporting person continues as a director of the Company through such date. Not applicable. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof. The options are currently vested. Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock. 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. /s/ Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact 2019-03-06