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Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST), headquartered in Corona, California, is a leading player in the energy drink subsegment of the nonalcoholic beverage market. The company's extensive portfolio includes well-known brands such as Monster Energy, Monster Ultra, Java Monster, and Juice Monster. Additionally, Monster owns other energy drink brands like Reign, NOS, Burn, and Mother. Expanding its horizons, the company also ventured into the alcoholic beverage market with its acquisition of a craft brewer in 2022, producing and distributing beers and flavored malt beverages.
Monster Beverage operates under a unique business model where it focuses on branding and innovation while outsourcing the manufacturing and packaging of its products to third-party copackers. The distribution of finished goods is managed through a global partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, pursuant to a 20-year agreement inked in 2015. Coca-Cola is Monster's largest shareholder with a 19.5% stake.
Financially, Monster Beverage has shown robust performance. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported a 14.4% increase in net sales to $1.73 billion compared to the same period the previous year. This growth was driven primarily by the Monster Energy® Drinks segment, which saw a 15.1% increase to $1.60 billion. Despite unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates impacting net sales by $27.1 million, the adjusted net sales showed a resilient increase of 16.1%.
The company's Strategic Brands segment, which includes various energy drink brands acquired from The Coca-Cola Company, as well as affordable energy brands Predator® and Fury®, experienced a slight decrease in net sales. However, on a foreign currency adjusted basis, the segment showed a 7.7% increase. In the Alcohol Brands segment, net sales surged by 30.6% to $35.2 million, driven by products like The Beast Unleashed®.
Monster's international presence is also growing, with net sales to customers outside the United States increasing by 17.4% to $637.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company continues to expand its reach, recently reporting an 11.8% increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $1.90 billion. This growth reflects the company's strategic initiatives and strong brand equity in the market.
Monster Beverage remains committed to innovation and social responsibility. The company's philanthropic arm, Monster Energy Cares, supports various community initiatives, including partnerships with organizations like the High Fives Foundation, which aids adaptive athletes and veterans.
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Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) announced the final results of its Dutch auction tender offer, which closed on June 5, 2024. The company will acquire 56,603,773 shares at $53.00 per share, representing about 5.4% of its outstanding shares, for a total of approximately $3.0 billion. A total of 119,018,767 shares were tendered. The final proration factor is approximately 47.18%. Co-CEOs Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg tendered a portion of their shares, with a portion accepted for purchase. The company may also consider additional repurchases subject to market conditions.
Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) announced it will host a live webcast of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 13, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The webcast is accessible via www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MNST2024. Stockholders of record as of April 22, 2024, can vote electronically during the meeting using their 16-digit control number. The event will be archived for one year on the company's website. Monster Beverage's subsidiaries develop and market a range of energy drinks, craft beers, hard seltzers, and flavored malt beverages.
Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) announced the preliminary results of its modified Dutch auction tender offer, which expired on June 5, 2024. Approximately 77.4 million shares were validly tendered, with an additional 41.6 million shares tendered through notice of guaranteed delivery, all at a purchase price of $53.00 per share. Co-CEOs Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg tendered a total of 958,114 shares. In total, Monster expects to accept 56.6 million shares for payment, representing about 5.4% of shares outstanding as of April 22, 2024. The proration factor is approximately 47.56%. The final number of shares to be purchased will be confirmed after the completion of the guaranteed delivery period. The tender offer's aggregate cost is around $3 billion, excluding fees and expenses. Future share repurchases are possible but subject to market conditions and other factors.
Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) has announced an amendment to its modified 'Dutch auction' tender offer, aiming to buy back up to $3.0 billion of its outstanding common stock at prices between $53.00 and $60.00 per share. The offer commenced on May 8, 2024, and will expire on June 5, 2024. On May 22, Monster entered into a new $750 million three-year term loan and a $750 million five-year revolving credit facility. The tender offer, initially dependent on securing at least $1 billion in financing, will now use $750 million in debt and $2.25 billion in cash on hand, waiving the original financing condition. The co-CEOs and their related entities intend to tender significant shares, subject to market conditions.
Monster Energy's latest initiative, Monster Energy Cares, features an interview with Matt Dawson, founder of Dawson's Peak. Despite battling compartment syndrome in his legs in his 20s, Dawson has summitted the highest peaks on seven continents and achieved numerous other extreme feats. He attributes his drive to an inner purpose rather than external motivations. Dawson's Peak focuses on inspiring others to find their purpose, supporting various charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation and Hope for the Warriors. Dawson's commitment to training, even under extreme conditions, underscores his message of persistence and purpose.
On May 15, 2024, Monster Energy employees volunteered at the Orange County Rescue Mission’s Double R Ranch in San Diego. The ranch provides equestrian therapy and a safe environment for veterans, families, and individuals to heal and start anew. A team of 35 employees contributed four hours of intensive labor, engaging in cleaning, painting, and renovation tasks to help prepare buildings for future use. The mission appreciated their efforts, noting the positive impact on the community and the facility.
Monster Energy sponsored the Enlisted Aide of the Year Award event with the Department of Defense, honoring Master Sergeant Michael "Bo" Bogle of the US Army. The ceremony featured Monster Athlete Ambassadors, Rob Gronkowski and Donald Cerrone, with Cowboy receiving a special award. The Army now leads in Enlisted Aide of the Year awards.
Monster Beverage has initiated a modified Dutch auction tender offer to buy up to $3.0 billion of its common stock. The offer allows shareholders to sell shares at a price between $53.00 and $60.00 per share. Monster plans to fund the purchase using cash on hand and borrowings. The tender offer is aimed at providing liquidity to shareholders and involves key executives tendering their shares.
Monster Beverage reported an 11.8% increase in net sales to $1.90 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Gross profit margin improved to 54.1%, with net income rising to $442.0 million. The company plans to repurchase up to $3.0 billion of common stock and commence a tender offer. International sales rose by 19.5% to $744.1 million, with strong performance in the Monster Energy® Drinks, Strategic Brands, and Alcohol Brands segments. Operating expenses and stock-based compensation increased, but net income per diluted share increased by 12.0% to $0.42.
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