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Monster Beverage Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 4, 2016)

Filed August 4, 2016For Securities:MNST

Summary

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2016, primarily announcing two significant events for investors. The company reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, via a press release, with a conference call scheduled to discuss these results further. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the full financial statements, it directs investors to an accompanying press release and upcoming Form 10-Q filing for detailed financial performance. More notably, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program valued at up to $250.0 million. This indicates management's confidence in the company's stock value and their intention to return capital to shareholders. This new program follows the exhaustion of previous repurchase authorizations, highlighting a continued commitment to reducing the number of outstanding shares.

Key Highlights

  • 1The company reported its second-quarter 2016 financial results on August 4, 2016.
  • 2A conference call was scheduled for August 4, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss Q2 results.
  • 3Financial results were announced via press release and will be detailed in the upcoming Form 10-Q.
  • 4The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million.
  • 5The new repurchase program replaces previously exhausted authorizations.
  • 6Share repurchases may occur in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.
  • 7The timing and execution of the repurchase program are subject to market conditions and other factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing states that Monster Beverage Corporation issued a press release on August 4, 2016, detailing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. The full financial statements and related information will be included in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is expected to be filed subsequently.

The company's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program allowing for the buyback of up to $250.0 million of its outstanding common stock. This signals management's belief that the company's stock is undervalued and demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

Detailed financial statements and disclosures for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, will be available when Monster Beverage Corporation files its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC.

The company expects to execute share repurchases from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The exact timing and extent of these repurchases will depend on various factors, including market conditions, and the program can be suspended or discontinued at any time.