MNST Monster Beverage Corporation

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 3, 2020. MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION 1 MONSTER WAY CORONA, CA 92879 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. proxy materials and voting instructions. D12986-P39830 Convert pdf to html. Please insert high resolution. Please make sure the card is reduce so it will show the complete card in the edgar. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 13, 2020 Date: June 3, 2020 Time: 2:30 PM PDT Location: Meeting live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MNST2020. The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MNST2020 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page).

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods D12987-P39830 Vote By Internet: Before The Meeting: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. During The Meeting: Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MNST2020. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: PROXY STATEMENT10-K WRAP How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET:www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE:1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 20, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSALS 1, 2, 3 AND 4. 1. Proposal to elect ten Directors: Nominees: 01) Rodney C. Sacks 02) Hilton H. Schlosberg 03) Mark J. Hall 04) Kathleen E. Ciaramello 05) Gary P. Fayard 06) Jeanne P. Jackson 07) Steven G. Pizula 08) Benjamin M. Polk 09) Sydney Selati 10) Mark S. Vidergauz 2. Proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. 3. Proposal to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. 4. Proposal to approve the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. D12988-P39830 Voting Items

 

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