HawkEye 360 Confirms Early Lock-up Release for September 2nd; Announces Preliminary Inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index

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HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) confirmed an early release of the IPO lock-up on its common stock held by officers, directors and substantially all other pre-IPO common shareholders. Because the original 180-day lock-up would end during a quarterly blackout, all locked-up shares will be released at the close of business on September 1, 2026, becoming eligible for public sale on September 2, 2026.

The company also announced its preliminary addition to the Russell 2000 Index, as shown in the FTSE Russell Preliminary List of IPO Additions, effective September 21, 2026, pending final review and reconstitution. According to HawkEye 360, membership in the Russell 2000 implies automatic inclusion in the Russell 3000 and related style indexes, which are widely used benchmarks for roughly $12.2 trillion in assets tied to Russell U.S. indexes.

Positive

• Preliminary inclusion in Russell 2000 effective September 21, 2026, pending final review
• Automatic inclusion in Russell 3000 and style indexes through Russell 2000 membership
• Indexes used as benchmarks for roughly $12.2 trillion in assets tied to Russell U.S. indexes

Negative

• Early end of 180-day IPO lock-up due to blackout timing condition
• All common stock under lock-up released at close of business on September 1, 2026

Market Context

The -6.08% reaction to news_id 1088682 showed that positive operational news had not consistently tr...

Analysis

The -6.08% reaction to news_id 1088682 showed that positive operational news had not consistently translated into favorable trading outcomes. The platform record adds context; the lock-up release remains the principal supply-related risk to monitor.

Key Figures

IPO month: May 2026 Lock-up release date: September 2, 2026 Russell 2000 effective date: September 21, 2026 +4 more

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IPO month May 2026 Initial public offering referenced in lock-up announcement

Lock-up release date September 2, 2026 Shares become eligible for public-market sale

Russell 2000 effective date September 21, 2026 Preliminary index inclusion pending final review and reconstitution

Lock-up period 180 days Period specified in lock-up agreements

IPO timing threshold 100 days Condition governing early lock-up expiration

Automatic release date September 1, 2026 Lock-up shares released at close of business

Russell U.S. index assets $12.2 trillion Assets benchmarked to Russell U.S. indexes

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 18 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 18	NRO contract award	Positive	-5.5%	Operational NRO contract followed earlier test-and-evaluation work
Aug 13	2Q26 earnings report	Negative	-6.5%	Revenue growth accompanied by a quarterly net loss
Aug 04	Earnings call scheduling	Neutral	+8.7%	Scheduled release and conference call for second-quarter results
Jul 29	NOAA transmitter location	Positive	-6.1%	Geolocation restored spectrum availability for NOAA's weather system
Jul 23	Indian Navy contract	Positive	+7.1%	Multi-year RF data contract expanded maritime domain awareness services

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent history showed several positive operational or contract announcements followed by negative price reactions, while one contract announcement was followed by a positive reaction.

Key Terms

lock-up, blackout period

2 terms

lock-up financial

"confirmed the early release of the lock-up of the Company's common stock"

A lock-up is an agreement that prevents company insiders, early investors or employees from selling their shares for a set period after a public share offering. It matters to investors because it temporarily limits the number of shares available to trade—like a scheduled hold on extra inventory—and when that hold ends a large number of shares can enter the market, potentially putting downward pressure on the stock price and revealing insiders’ confidence in the company.

blackout period regulatory

"if the 180-day lock-up period is set to expire during a regularly scheduled blackout period"

A blackout period is a temporary window when company insiders, employees or certain plan participants are barred from buying or selling the company’s stock, usually around earnings releases or other material events. It matters to investors because it reduces the risk of unfair trading based on secret information and can affect share liquidity and timing—think of it as a “no trading” zone set to keep the market fair and orderly.

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HERNDON, Va., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360, Inc. (NYSE: HAWK), the global leader in space‑based RF data and analytics, today confirmed the early release of the lock‑up of the Company's common stock held by its officers, directors, and substantially all other holders of common stock as of the date of the Company's initial public offering in May 2026. The Company also announced that it will join the U.S. small‑cap Russell 2000® Index as published in the FTSE Russell Preliminary List of IPO Additions, effective September 21, 2026, pending final review and reconstitution after markets close.

Pursuant to the lock‑up agreements with the underwriters, if the 180‑day lock‑up period is set to expire during a regularly scheduled blackout period under the Company's insider trading policy, and that date is more than 100 days following the initial public offering, then the lock‑up period automatically ends ten trading days prior to the start of that blackout period.

Because the lock‑up would end during a quarterly blackout period, all the common stock subject to the lock‑up agreements will be automatically released at the close of business on September 1, 2026, and such shares will become eligible for sale in the public market beginning on September 2, 2026.

For additional details, see the Company's Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2026.

Membership in the Russell 2000® Index means automatic inclusion in the broad‑market Russell 3000® Index and in applicable growth and value style indexes. Russell U.S. indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Roughly $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked to the Russell U.S. indexes.

About HawkEye 360

HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signal intelligence to enable faster, better decision-making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio-frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early-warning indicators to the U.S. Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of the RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. The words "will," "expects," "plans," "could," "would," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "may," "continue," "estimate," or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions and risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company's control that could affect its financial results. These risks and uncertainties are detailed in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 14, 2026, and other filings that the Company makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all risks, nor can the Company assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements the Company may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company is under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements subsequent to the date of this press release, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

 

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SOURCE HawkEye 360 Inc.

FAQ

When does the early IPO lock-up release occur for HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) shares?

The lock-up on HawkEye 360 common stock ends at the close of business on September 1, 2026. According to HawkEye 360, all shares subject to the lock-up become eligible for public market sale beginning September 2, 2026, following the automatic early termination trigger.

Why was there an early lock-up expiration for HawkEye 360 (HAWK) insiders and pre-IPO holders?

The lock-up ended early because it would otherwise expire during a scheduled blackout under HawkEye 360’s insider trading policy. According to HawkEye 360, its underwriter agreements state the lock-up automatically ends ten trading days before such a blackout if more than 100 days after the IPO.

When will HawkEye 360 (HAWK) be added to the Russell 2000 Index?

HawkEye 360 is scheduled for preliminary inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index effective September 21, 2026. According to HawkEye 360, this timing follows publication in the FTSE Russell Preliminary List of IPO Additions and remains subject to final review and reconstitution after markets close.

What does Russell 2000 Index membership mean for HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK)?

Russell 2000 membership means HawkEye 360 is also included in the Russell 3000 and related style indexes. According to HawkEye 360, Russell U.S. indexes are widely used benchmarks, with roughly $12.2 trillion in assets benchmarked to them by investment managers and institutions.

Which HawkEye 360 (HAWK) shares are affected by the September 2, 2026 lock-up release?

All common stock subject to the IPO lock-up agreements is affected by this early release. According to HawkEye 360, these shares were held by officers, directors and substantially all other common shareholders of record at the time of the company’s May 2026 initial public offering.

How can investors get more details on HawkEye 360’s (HAWK) lock-up release terms?

Investors can review HawkEye 360’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 13, 2026 with the SEC. According to HawkEye 360, that filing provides additional detail on the early lock-up termination mechanics and related insider trading blackout policy timing.