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Monster Beverage Corp 8-K/A Report, Corporate Update (Dec 4, 2015)

Filed December 4, 2015For Securities:MNST

Summary

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) filed an 8-K/A amendment on December 3, 2015, to correct a typographical error in a prior filing. The primary purpose of this amendment is to formally announce the date of the company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is set for June 14, 2016. Due to this meeting date falling more than 30 days before the anniversary of the previous year's meeting, Monster Beverage is providing updated deadlines for stockholders wishing to present proposals for inclusion in the proxy statement or for consideration at the meeting itself. For proposals intended for inclusion in the proxy statement, the deadline to submit them is January 15, 2016. For proposals or nominations not intended for inclusion in the proxy statement but to be presented at the meeting, the deadline falls between February 15, 2016, and March 16, 2016. These deadlines are crucial for investors looking to engage with the company through shareholder proposals.

Key Highlights

  • 1Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) filed an 8-K/A amendment to a previously filed 8-K dated December 3, 2015.
  • 2The amendment corrects a typographical error in the original filing regarding a date.
  • 3The 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been scheduled for June 14, 2016.
  • 4The change in the annual meeting date necessitates revised deadlines for shareholder proposals.
  • 5Proposals intended for inclusion in the proxy statement must be received by January 15, 2016.
  • 6Shareholder proposals or nominations not for proxy inclusion have a submission window between February 15, 2016, and March 16, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K to correct a typographical error in a date and to formally announce the date of the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the corresponding deadlines for shareholder proposals.

The 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for June 14, 2016.

Shareholder proposals intended for inclusion in the company's proxy statement must be delivered to the Office of the Secretary by January 15, 2016.

For proposals or nominations not intended for inclusion in the proxy statement, shareholders must submit them to the Office of the Secretary no earlier than February 15, 2016, and no later than March 16, 2016.