UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2013
Monster Beverage Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-18761 39-1679918
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
550 Monica Circle Suite 201
Corona, California 92880
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(951) 739 - 6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 8, 2013, Monster Beverage Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a new repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. There was no availability remaining under the previously authorized $250 million share repurchase program. The Company expects the share repurchases to be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, subject to applicable laws, regulations and approvals. The timing of the share repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, and share repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated April 8, 2013.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Monster Beverage Corporation
Date: April 8, 2013 /s/ Hilton H. Schlosberg
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Hilton H. Schlosberg
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President and Chief Financial Officer