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Key takeaways

All ten directors re-elected at 2026 annual meeting with varying vote levels, highest for James L. Dinkins (863M for).

Ernst & Young LLP appointment as auditor ratified with 885M votes for.

Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation with 823M votes for.

Board authorized new $500M share repurchase program on May 14, 2026.

$400M remains available under prior repurchase program as of May 14, 2026.

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The annual stockholder meeting on May 14, 2026, demonstrated strong shareholder support for the board, with all ten directors re-elected despite some opposition for Mark S. Vidergauz and Jeanne P. Jackson. Auditor ratification and executive compensation received overwhelming approval, signaling alignment with governance practices. Concurrently, the board's new $500.0 million repurchase authorization, atop $400.0 million remaining from prior program, underscores confidence in valuation and commitment to capital return, with flexibility in execution methods subject to market conditions.

MNST · Monster Beverage Corporation

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