Innovative Solutions & Support 13D/A shows 959k-share holding by Harborne

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D discloses that Klear Kite LLC and its sole member Christopher Harborne collectively own 959,327 shares of Innovative Solutions & Support Inc. (ISSC). This holding equals 5.5 % of the company’s 17,604,155 outstanding common shares (as of 1 May 2025). Both parties share voting and dispositive power over the entire position.

The amendment, dated 8 July 2025 and signed 10 July 2025, replaces Item 5 in its entirety and adds Exhibit 99.8, which lists open-market transactions executed since Amendment No. 8 (details not included in the excerpt). No other sections of the original Schedule 13D are modified. The filing confirms that Harborne (citizenship: Thailand) and Klear Kite (Delaware LLC) remain passive 5 %-plus shareholders, classified as “IN” and “OO” reporting persons, respectively.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR — 5.5 % stake reaffirmed; no clear strategic shift.

This amendment merely updates the share count and percentage owned by Christopher Harborne/Klear Kite following routine open-market trades. The position size (959 k shares) keeps the group above the 5 % disclosure threshold but well below levels that confer control or board influence. Without details of Exhibit 99.8, it is impossible to gauge whether the stake was trimmed or increased; therefore, market impact should be modest. Investors may view the sustained ownership as a sign of continued confidence, yet absence of activism language suggests a neutral governance outlook.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR — Disclosure satisfies 13D obligations, governance implications limited.

Maintaining transparency, the filer updates Item 5 to reflect current beneficial ownership and adds a transaction schedule. Because voting and dispositive powers remain shared, and there is no indication of intent to influence control, the filing does not alter ISSC’s governance dynamics. The 5.5 % holding is meaningful for monitoring purposes but does not, by itself, confer blocking power on shareholder votes. Overall governance impact is neutral.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

45769N105

(CUSIP Number)

Christopher Harborne
23F M Thai Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road
Bangkok, W1, 10300
(860) 365-8016

Philip Richter
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, One New York Plaza
New York, NY, 10004
(212) 859-8763

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

07/08/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 45769N105

1

Name of reporting person

Harborne Christopher

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

THAILAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 959,327.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 959,327.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

959,327.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 45769N105

1

Name of reporting person

Klear Kite LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 959,327.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 959,327.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

959,327.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 720 PENNSYLVANIA DRIVE, EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA , 19341.
Item 1 Comment: EXPLANATORY NOTE: The following constitutes Amendment No. 9 (this "Amendment No. 9") to the Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("the SEC") on September 13, 2022 by the Reporting Persons (the "Original Schedule 13D"), as amended by Amendment No. 1 filed with the SEC on September 23, 2022 ("Amendment No. 1"), Amendment No. 2 filed with the SEC on February 17, 2023 ("Amendment No. 2"), Amendment No. 3 filed with the SEC on May 24, 2024 ("Amendment No. 3"), Amendment No. 4 filed with the SEC on January 27, 2025 ("Amendment No. 4"), Amendment No. 5 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2025 ("Amendment No. 5"), Amendment No. 6 file with the SEC on June 25, 2025 ("Amendment No. 6") , Amendment No.7 filed with the SEC on July 1, 2025 ("Amendment No. 7") and Amendment No. 8 filed with the SEC on July 7, 2025 ("Amendment No. 8" and together with the Original Schedule 13D, Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4, Amendment No. 5, Amendment No. 6, Amendment No.7 and this Amendment No. 9, the "Schedule 13D"). This Amendment No. 9 amends and supplements the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 9 have the meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	Item 5(a) is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: Klear Kite, and by virtue of being the sole member of Klear Kite, Mr. Harborne each beneficially owns 959,327 Shares, which are held directly by Klear Kite. Such Shares represent approximately 5.5% of the outstanding Shares of the Company. Klear Kite and Mr. Harborne share voting power and investment power over all such Shares. For purposes of this Item 5(a) and (b), the percentages are calculated based upon (x) the number of Shares beneficially owned by each Reporting Person, divided by (y) 17,604,155 Shares outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2025.
(b)	Item 5(b) is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The information contained in subsection (a) of this Item 5 is incorporated by reference herein.
(c)	Item 5(c) is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: Information concerning transactions in the Shares effected by the Reporting Persons since the filing of Amendment No. 8 is set forth on Schedule A, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.8 and is incorporated herein by reference. All of the transactions in the Shares were effected in the open market through various brokerage entities.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	Item 7 is hereby amended and supplemented to include the following exhibit: Exhibit 99.8 Schedule A - Transactions in the Shares Since the Filing of Amendment No. 8

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Harborne Christopher

Signature:	/s/ Christopher Harborne
Name/Title:	Christopher Harborne
Date:	07/10/2025

Klear Kite LLC

Signature:	/s/ Christopher Harborne
Name/Title:	Christopher Harborne
Date:	07/10/2025

FAQ

How many ISSC shares does Christopher Harborne currently own?

The filing states Mr. Harborne, through Klear Kite LLC, beneficially owns 959,327 shares of Innovative Solutions & Support.

What percentage of ISSC’s outstanding stock is represented by the reported stake?

The 959,327 shares represent approximately 5.5 % of ISSC’s outstanding common shares.

Did the amendment indicate whether shares were bought or sold?

Item 5 references Schedule A (Exhibit 99.8) for all recent open-market transactions, but the specific trade details are not included in this excerpt.

Who are the reporting persons in this Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting persons are Christopher Harborne (individual) and Klear Kite LLC (a Delaware limited liability company).

Do the reporting persons hold sole or shared voting power over the shares?

They hold shared voting and dispositive power over the entire 959,327-share position.

Why was this Schedule 13D amended?

Amendment No. 9 updates Item 5 to reflect the current ownership level and adds Exhibit 99.8 detailing transactions since Amendment No. 8.