KTOS (NASDAQ: KTOS) files Rule 144 notice to sell 91,500 shares via J.P. Morgan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) filed a Form 144 reporting an intended sale of 91,500 shares of Common Stock on 04/01/2026. The notice lists prior purchases of Common Stock on 05/20/2014 (45,269 shares) and 08/12/2016 (46,231 shares) identified as open market cash purchases.

The filing names J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as the broker and indicates Nasdaq as the exchange. The Form 144 is a notice of an intended resale under Rule 144 and does not itself report a completed sale.

Insights

Securities Compliance Expert

Form 144 notifies an intended resale of restricted or control shares under Rule 144.

Form 144 lists an offering of 91,500 shares with a broker identified as J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and an execution date of 04/01/2026. The filing also documents historical open‑market purchases on 05/20/2014 (45,269 shares) and 08/12/2016 (46,231 shares).

Rule 144 notices are procedural: they permit a resale once conditions are met. Whether a sale occurs or how many shares will actually trade depends on subsequent execution and any holding‑period, volume, or manner‑of‑sale limitations not detailed in this excerpt.

Key Figures

Noticed shares: 91,500 shares Broker: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Exchange: NASDAQ +2 more

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Noticed shares 91,500 shares Intended resale date <date>04/01/2026</date>

Broker J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Broker listed with address 270 Park Avenue, New York

Exchange NASDAQ Listed market for the Common Stock

Prior purchase (2014) 45,269 shares Open market purchase on <date>05/20/2014</date>

Prior purchase (2016) 46,231 shares Open market purchase on <date>08/12/2016</date>

Key Terms

Form 144, Rule 144, Open Market

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Form 144 regulatory

"reported an intended resale of 91,500 shares on 04/01/2026"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Rule 144 regulatory

"notice of an intended resale under Rule 144"

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.

Open Market market

"Purchase | Open Market | 05/20/2014 and 08/12/2016"

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

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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144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

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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	J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 270 Park Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10017	91500	6451665	170329158	04/01/2026	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	05/20/2014	Purchase	Open Market			45269	05/20/2014	Cash
Common Stock	08/12/2016	Purchase	Open Market			46231	08/12/2016	Cash

* 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

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 does KTOS's Form 144 mean?

The Form 144 signals an intended resale of 91,500 shares of KTOS Common Stock on 04/01/2026. It is a regulatory notice under Rule 144 and does not confirm an executed sale.

Who is the broker handling the intended sale for KTOS?

The filing names J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 270 Park Avenue as the broker. The broker is listed in connection with the reported intended resale of shares.

Does the Form 144 show how the shares were originally acquired?

Yes. The excerpt lists prior open‑market cash purchases: 45,269 shares on 05/20/2014 and 46,231 shares on 08/12/2016, which are shown as acquisition dates and amounts.

Is an actual sale completed when a Form 144 is filed for KTOS?

No. Filing Form 144 notifies the SEC of an intended resale under Rule 144; it does not itself record that shares have been sold or the final sale proceeds.

Which exchange is noted in the KTOS Form 144?

The excerpt indicates NASDAQ as the listed market for the Common Stock associated with the Form 144 notice.