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Monster Beverage Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 8, 2018)

Filed August 8, 2018For Securities:MNST

Summary

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) filed an 8-K on August 8, 2018, to report its second quarter financial results and announce a new share repurchase program. The press release accompanying the filing, while not containing full financial statements, provided key operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Investors should note that the full financial details will be available in their upcoming Form 10-Q filing. The company also indicated it will host an investor conference call to discuss these results, offering an opportunity for further insight and Q&A. A significant development highlighted in this filing is the authorization of a new $500 million share repurchase program by the Board of Directors. This move signals management's confidence in the company's financial position and its commitment to returning value to shareholders. This new authorization supplements the existing repurchase program, under which approximately $196.7 million remained available as of August 7, 2018.

Key Highlights

  • 1Monster Beverage announced its second quarter 2018 financial results via a press release furnished with the 8-K.
  • 2The company will hold an investor conference call on August 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Q2 results.
  • 3A live audio web broadcast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor relations website.
  • 4The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program valued at up to $500 million.
  • 5This new program is in addition to the previous share repurchase authorization.
  • 6Approximately $196.7 million remained available under the previous share repurchase program as of August 7, 2018.
  • 7Share repurchases will be conducted opportunistically in the open market or through private transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing on August 8, 2018, refers to a press release that discusses the second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2018. However, the press release itself did not contain the full financial statements, which will be filed later in the company's Form 10-Q. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the upcoming 10-Q for complete details.

The authorization of a new $500 million share repurchase program indicates that Monster Beverage's Board of Directors is confident in the company's financial health and future prospects. It demonstrates a commitment to enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

The company expects to make share repurchases from time to time through open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, or other methods, subject to market conditions and applicable regulations. The timing and extent of repurchases are flexible.

More comprehensive financial statements and related disclosures for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, will be provided in Monster Beverage Corporation's forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.