Morgan Stanley files to sell 20,000 KLIC shares (NASDAQ: KLIC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC submitted a Rule 144 notice to sell 20,000 common shares of the issuer associated with symbol KLIC, dated 05/20/2026. The filing lists multiple previously issued restricted stock vesting under a registered plan with specific vesting dates and share counts, including 1,845 shares (01/03/2017) and 1,630 shares (04/03/2017).

Insights

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Rule 144 notice for 20,000 shares by Morgan Stanley affiliate; vesting schedule shown.

The filing records a proposed resale notice under Rule 144 for 20,000 shares dated 05/20/2026. It enumerates multiple restricted stock vesting events under a registered plan with exact share counts and dates; these appear to be previously issued compensation shares.

Cash‑flow treatment and sale timing mechanics are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings or trade reports would show whether these shares are actually sold. Future disclosures may show transaction method and proceeds.

Key Figures

Securities to be sold: 20,000 shares Aggregate amount field: $2,000,000.00 Reference figure: 52,333,000 +2 more

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Securities to be sold 20,000 shares Rule 144 notice dated 05/20/2026

Aggregate amount field $2,000,000.00 Value shown on the filer line (raw excerpt field)

Reference figure 52,333,000 Numeric field appearing on the filer line (raw excerpt field)

Example vesting - 1 1,845 shares Vesting date 01/03/2017 under registered plan

Example vesting - 2 1,630 shares Vesting date 04/03/2017 under registered plan

Key Terms

Restricted stock vesting, Rule 144, Registered plan

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Restricted stock vesting financial

"Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan"

Restricted stock vesting is the timetable and conditions under which shares granted to employees or insiders become fully owned and can be sold, typically requiring continued work or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because large blocks of shares can become tradable at once, which can change share supply and price, and because vesting aligns insiders’ incentives with the company’s long‑term performance—think of it like a timed unlock that both rewards and locks in key people.

Rule 144 regulatory

"144: Securities To Be Sold"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Registered plan regulatory

"vesting under a registered plan"

A registered plan is a savings or investment account that a government recognizes for special tax treatment and rules, such as limits on how much you can put in and conditions for withdrawals. For investors it matters because those rules change how much of your gains are taxed, how quickly your money can be accessed and what strategies make sense — like a labeled jar that gives tax breaks but comes with rules about when and how you can take the money out.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK
Filer CCC
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004	20000	2000000.00	52333000	05/20/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	07/01/2019	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1590	07/01/2019	Services Rendered
Common	04/02/2018	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1329	04/02/2018	Services Rendered
Common	10/02/2017	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1478	10/02/2017	Services Rendered
Common	07/02/2018	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1328	07/02/2018	Services Rendered
Common	01/02/2019	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1602	01/02/2019	Services Rendered
Common	07/03/2017	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1726	07/03/2017	Services Rendered
Common	09/30/2019	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1575	09/30/2019	Services Rendered
Common	04/03/2017	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1630	04/03/2017	Services Rendered
Common	01/03/2017	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1845	01/03/2017	Services Rendered
Common	04/01/2019	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1651	04/01/2019	Services Rendered
Common	10/01/2018	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1347	10/01/2018	Services Rendered
Common	01/02/2018	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1328	01/02/2018	Services Rendered
Common	10/03/2016	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			197	10/03/2016	Services Rendered
Common	12/30/2019	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			1374	12/30/2019	Services Rendered

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What does the Rule 144 notice for KLIC cover?

The notice covers a proposed resale of 20,000 common shares associated with the KLIC issuer, dated 05/20/2026. The filing lists prior restricted stock vesting events under a registered plan and specific share counts tied to vesting dates.

Who is listed as the filer in the KLIC Rule 144 filing?

The filer is Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, identified on the form in connection with the proposed sale. The form lists the filer’s address and the securities intended for sale under Rule 144.

Does the filing state how proceeds will be used?

The provided excerpt does not state any use of proceeds. The form lists the securities and vesting events; any allocation of proceeds would need to appear in subsequent transaction-level disclosures or other filings.

Are the listed restricted shares newly issued or vested awards?

The form lists multiple entries described as restricted stock vesting under a registered plan, each tied to a vesting date and share count, indicating these are vested compensation awards rather than newly created shares.

Which vesting entries are shown in the excerpt?

Examples include 1,845 shares vesting 01/03/2017 and 1,630 shares vesting 04/03/2017. The filing contains multiple similar vesting rows with dates and share counts under the registered plan.