Kforce (KFRC) CEO and Director Reports 104,059-Share Restricted Stock Award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kforce Inc. reported an insider equity award for its President, CEO and director Joseph J. Liberatore. On 12/31/2025, he acquired 104,059 shares of common stock as restricted stock at a stated price of $0, reflecting a stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase. These restricted shares will vest 33% annually beginning on December 27, 2026, meaning the award becomes fully owned over time if conditions are met.

Following this grant, Liberatore beneficially owns 335,527 shares of Kforce common stock, which includes 216,213 restricted shares. This filing highlights ongoing equity-based alignment between the company’s top executive and shareholders.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LIBERATORE JOSEPH J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1150 ASSEMBLY DRIVE, SUITE 500

(Street)

TAMPA FL 33607

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KFORCE INC [ KFRC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	12/31/2025		A		104,059(1)	A	$0	335,527(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents 104,059 shares of restricted stock that will vest at a rate of 33% annually beginning on December 27, 2026.

2. Includes 216,213 shares of restricted stock.

Remarks:

	Susan A. Gager, Attorney-in-Fact for Joseph J. Liberatore	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kforce Inc (KFRC) disclose for Joseph J. Liberatore?

Kforce Inc disclosed that President, CEO and director Joseph J. Liberatore acquired 104,059 shares of restricted common stock on 12/31/2025 as an equity award.

At what price were the new Kforce (KFRC) restricted shares granted to the CEO?

The 104,059 restricted shares of Kforce common stock granted to Joseph J. Liberatore carried a stated price of $0, consistent with a stock-based compensation award rather than a market purchase.

How and when will the new Kforce (KFRC) restricted stock for the CEO vest?

The filing states that the 104,059 restricted shares will vest at a rate of 33% annually, beginning on December 27, 2026, so the award vests in three equal yearly installments.

How many Kforce (KFRC) shares does Joseph J. Liberatore beneficially own after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Joseph J. Liberatore beneficially owns 335,527 shares of Kforce common stock, held in direct ownership.

How many restricted Kforce (KFRC) shares are included in the CEO’s total holdings?

The total beneficial ownership of 335,527 shares includes 216,213 shares of restricted stock, as disclosed in the explanation of responses.

What is Joseph J. Liberatore’s role and relationship to Kforce Inc (KFRC)?

Joseph J. Liberatore is identified as both a director and an officer of Kforce Inc, serving as President & CEO.