KLA (KLAC) CFO’s 10b5-1 stock sale trims stake to 263,472 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KLA CORP Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bren D. Higgins sold 27,701 shares of KLA common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred on July 2, 2026 at an average price of $265.69 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 5, 2025.

Following this transaction, Higgins directly holds about 263,472.1969 shares of KLA common stock. This figure includes 152,532.880 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units, so a significant portion of his reported position remains tied to future equity vesting.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 27,701 shares ($7,359,879)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Higgins Bren D.

Role EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Sold 27,701 shs ($7.36M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	27,701	$265.69	$7.36M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 263,472.197 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. This sale was effected pursuant to the terms of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 5, 2025. The number of shares of KLA common stock includes 152,532.880 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

Key Figures

Shares sold: 27,701 shares Sale price per share: $265.69 per share Shares held after transaction: 263,472.1969 shares +3 more

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Shares sold 27,701 shares Open-market sale on July 2, 2026

Sale price per share $265.69 per share Average sale price for the transaction

Shares held after transaction 263,472.1969 shares Direct holdings following the sale

RSU-linked shares 152,532.880 shares Shares issuable upon vesting of RSUs

10b5-1 plan adoption date May 5, 2025 Date CFO adopted trading plan used for sale

Transaction date July 2, 2026 Date of reported open-market sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Common Stock, open-market sale

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This sale was effected pursuant to the terms of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 5, 2025."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"includes 152,532.880 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

Common Stock financial

"The number of shares of KLA common stock includes 152,532.880 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action field describes the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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).

X

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^*

Higgins Bren D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(Street)

MILPITAS CALIFORNIA 95035

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KLA CORP [ KLAC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026

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	07/02/2026		S		27,701(1)	D	$265.69	263,472.1969(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. This sale was effected pursuant to the terms of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 5, 2025.

2. The number of shares of KLA common stock includes 152,532.880 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

	/s/ Jeffrey S. Cannon, as attorney-in-fact for Bren D. Higgins	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did KLA (KLAC) report for CFO Bren D. Higgins?

KLA reported that CFO Bren D. Higgins sold 27,701 shares of common stock. The sale was an open-market transaction at an average price of $265.69 per share and was executed under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what price did the KLA (KLAC) CFO sell his shares?

The KLA CFO sold 27,701 shares at an average price of $265.69 per share. This sets the total transaction value in the multi-million dollar range and reflects an orderly open-market sale rather than a private or off-market transaction.

How many KLA (KLAC) shares does the CFO hold after this sale?

After the sale, the CFO directly holds approximately 263,472.1969 KLA shares. This total includes 152,532.880 shares that would be issued only if his restricted stock units vest in the future, so not all of these shares are currently freely tradable.

Was the KLA (KLAC) CFO’s share sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. That plan was adopted on May 5, 2025, indicating the transaction was pre-planned rather than a spontaneous market-timed decision by the executive.

What portion of the KLA (KLAC) CFO’s holdings are restricted stock units (RSUs)?

The filing notes that 152,532.880 of the reported KLA shares are issuable upon vesting of RSUs. This means a large part of his position consists of unvested equity awards that will convert into common shares only if vesting conditions are satisfied.