Kforce CEO gets 1,728 dividend-linked shares

Kforce’s President & CEO received 1,728 additional restricted shares tied to a declared $0.40 cash dividend, bringing his direct holdings to 342,174 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KFORCE INC (KFRC) reports that President & CEO Joseph J. Liberatore acquired 1,728 shares of common stock on September 11, 2026 in an "other" transaction classified as a change in the form of beneficial ownership and related to a declared cash dividend. These additional shares are restricted stock that will vest under existing restricted stock agreements. After this transaction, Liberatore directly holds 342,174 shares of Kforce common stock, including 222,860 shares of restricted stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Other: 1,728 shares

Other 1 txn

Insider LIBERATORE JOSEPH J

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock F1, F2, F3	1,728	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 342,174 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The transaction is disclosing a change in the form of beneficial ownership from direct to indirect that is exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13.
2. F2. On July 24, 2026, the issuer declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable September 25, 2026 to all shareholders of record on September 11, 2026 (the "Dividend"). The additional shares of restricted stock were received by the reporting person in connection with the Dividend and will vest in accordance with the terms of the reporting person's outstanding restricted stock agreement(s).
3. F3. Includes 222,860 shares of restricted stock.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 1,728 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 342,174 shares +4 more

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Shares acquired 1,728 shares Other acquisition on September 11, 2026

Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Reported for the 1,728 acquired shares

Shares held after transaction 342,174 shares Direct holdings of Joseph J. Liberatore after the September 11, 2026 transaction

Restricted stock included in holdings 222,860 shares Portion of Liberatore’s direct holdings classified as restricted stock

Cash dividend per share $0.40 per share Dividend declared on July 24, 2026 on Kforce common stock

Dividend record date September 11, 2026 Shareholders of record date for the $0.40 cash dividend

Dividend payment date September 25, 2026 Payment date for the $0.40 cash dividend

Key Terms

Rule 16a-13, beneficial ownership, restricted stock, cash dividend, +1 more

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Rule 16a-13 regulatory

"exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13"

beneficial ownership financial

"a change in the form of beneficial ownership from direct to indirect"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

restricted stock financial

"The additional shares of restricted stock were received by the reporting person"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

cash dividend financial

"declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock"

A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.

shareholders of record financial

"payable September 25, 2026 to all shareholders of record on September 11, 2026"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did KFORCE INC (KFRC) report for Joseph J. Liberatore?

Kforce reported that President & CEO Joseph J. Liberatore acquired 1,728 shares of common stock on September 11, 2026 in an "other" transaction reflecting a change in the form of beneficial ownership and tied to a declared cash dividend.

How many KFORCE INC (KFRC) shares does Joseph J. Liberatore hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Joseph J. Liberatore directly holds 342,174 shares of Kforce common stock, which the filing states includes 222,860 shares of restricted stock.

What was the price per share for the 1,728 KFRC shares reported in this Form 4?

The 1,728 shares were reported at a price per share of $0.00. Footnotes explain the shares were additional restricted stock received in connection with a declared cash dividend, not a market purchase.

Was the September 11, 2026 KFRC insider transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, and there is no footnote indicating that Joseph J. Liberatore’s September 11, 2026 transaction was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What dividend did KFORCE INC (KFRC) declare that is referenced in this Form 4?

On July 24, 2026, Kforce declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026. The additional restricted shares were received in connection with this dividend.

How are the new KFRC restricted shares from this Form 4 expected to vest?

The filing states that the additional 1,728 restricted shares received in connection with the cash dividend will vest in accordance with the terms of Joseph J. Liberatore’s outstanding restricted stock agreement or agreements.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LIBERATORE JOSEPH J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1150 ASSEMBLY DRIVE, SUITE 500

(Street)

TAMPA FLORIDA 33607

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/11/2026

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

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

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

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	09/11/2026		J(1)		1,728(2)	A	$0	342,174(3)	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. The transaction is disclosing a change in the form of beneficial ownership from direct to indirect that is exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-13.

2. On July 24, 2026, the issuer declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable September 25, 2026 to all shareholders of record on September 11, 2026 (the "Dividend"). The additional shares of restricted stock were received by the reporting person in connection with the Dividend and will vest in accordance with the terms of the reporting person's outstanding restricted stock agreement(s).

3. Includes 222,860 shares of restricted stock.

Remarks:

	Susan A. Gager, Attorney-in-Fact for Joseph J. Liberatore	09/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)