Steven Fendley sells 7,000 shares; KTOS (NASDAQ: KTOS) insider notice

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steven S. Fendley filed a Form 144 reporting a proposed sale of 7,000 shares of common stock. The filing lists prior share grants of 5,000 and 2,000 shares awarded on 01/04/2025 and 01/03/2025, respectively. It also records recent reported sales of 7,000 shares on 11/24/2025 for $487,366.42, 7,000 shares on 12/29/2025 for $535,962.04, and 7,000 shares on 02/23/2026 for $755,824.02.

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TL;DR: Form 144 notifies the market of an insider sale of 7,000 shares.

The filing lists a proposed sale of 7,000 shares of common stock by Steven S. Fendley. The record also shows stock grants of 5,000 and 2,000 shares in January 2025, which are likely sources for the shares being sold.

Recent reported transactions include three 7,000-share sales on 11/24/2025, 12/29/2025, and 02/23/2026 with proceeds of $487,366.42, $535,962.04, and $755,824.02, respectively. Timing and cash-flow treatment are stated in the records shown.

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

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Submission Contact Information
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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 Stock	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 245 Summer Street Boston MA 02110	7000	647976.30	168840708	02/23/2026	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 Stock	01/04/2025	Share Grant	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.			5000	01/04/2025	N/A
Stock	01/03/2025	Share Grant	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.			2000	01/03/2025	N/A

* 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

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Steven S. Fendley c/o Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 1 Chisholm Trail,, Suite 300 Round Rock TX 78681	Common Stock	02/23/2026	7000	755824.02
Steven S. Fendley c/o Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 1 Chisholm Trail,, Suite 300, Round Rock TX 78681	Common Stock	11/24/2025	7000	487366.42
Steven S. Fendley c/o Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 1 Chisholm Trail,, Suite 300 Round Rock TX 78681	Common Stock	12/29/2025	7000	535962.04

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1

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.

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

FAQ

What did Steven S. Fendley report on the Form 144 for KTOS?

He reported a proposed sale of 7,000 shares of common stock. The filing also lists recent sales of 7,000 shares on 11/24/2025, 12/29/2025, and 02/23/2026 with proceeds shown.

How many shares were granted to Fendley in January 2025 according to the filing?

The filing shows share grants of 5,000 shares on 01/04/2025 and 2,000 shares on 01/03/2025. These grant amounts are recorded in the document as award sources.

What proceeds were recorded for the recent 7,000-share sales?

The document lists proceeds of $487,366.42 for 11/24/2025, $535,962.04 for 12/29/2025, and $755,824.02 for 02/23/2026 associated with 7,000-share transactions.

Which broker or account is named for the securities to be sold in the filing?

The filing names Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC at 245 Summer Street, Boston, MA in connection with 7,000 shares of common stock listed on NASDAQ with the date 02/23/2026 shown.

Does the Form 144 indicate whether the sales have closed?

The form records a proposed sale of 7,000 shares and also lists reported sales on specific dates. The filing itself records the transactions and dates but does not include language about final settlement status beyond those recorded sale dates.