Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) director sells 3,000 common shares in market transaction

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. director Boyd L. Boyd sold 3,000 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction on May 15, 2026 at $52.0801 per share. Following this sale, he directly holds 16,480 shares of Kratos common stock. The footnote states the transaction was made in accordance with the issuer's trading policies.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,000 shares ($156,240)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Boyd Bradley L

Role null

Sold 3,000 shs ($156K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$52.0801	$156K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,480 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 3,000 shares Sale price per share: $52.0801 per share Shares held after sale: 16,480 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 3,000 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on May 15, 2026

Sale price per share $52.0801 per share Price for 3,000-share open-market sale

Shares held after sale 16,480 shares Director’s direct ownership following the transaction

Net buy/sell shares -3,000 shares transactionSummary netBuySellShares for this Form 4

Transaction direction Sell (open-market sale) transaction_direction and transaction_action fields

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market sale, trading policies, Form 4

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Common Stock financial

"Open market sale of Issuer's common stock made in accordance with Issuer's trading policies."

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

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

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.

trading policies regulatory

"Open market sale of Issuer's common stock made in accordance with Issuer's trading policies."

Trading policies are the written rules that govern when and how people with access to a company’s nonpublic information—such as executives, employees, or advisors—and sometimes the brokerage itself, may buy or sell the company’s securities. They matter to investors because these ‘house rules’ limit surprise sales, reduce legal and insider-trading risk, and signal how management handles market-sensitive information, which can affect share supply and investor confidence.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Boyd Bradley L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10680 TREENA STREET

SUITE 600

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92131

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. [ KTOS ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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	05/15/2026		S		3,000(1)	D	$52.0801	16,480	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. Open market sale of Issuer's common stock made in accordance with Issuer's trading policies.

	Bradley L. Boyd, by Eva Yee, Attorney-In-Fact	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Boyd L. Boyd report at KTOS?

Boyd L. Boyd reported selling 3,000 KTOS shares. The Form 4 shows an open-market sale of Kratos common stock by the director on May 15, 2026, executed in accordance with the company’s trading policies at $52.0801 per share.

At what price did the KTOS director sell his Kratos shares?

The 3,000 KTOS shares were sold at $52.0801 each. The Form 4 lists a single open-market sale of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Common Stock at an average price of $52.0801 per share on May 15, 2026.

How many KTOS shares does Boyd L. Boyd hold after this sale?

After the sale, Boyd holds 16,480 KTOS shares directly. The Form 4 discloses that, following the 3,000-share open-market sale, his direct ownership position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions common stock stands at 16,480 shares.

Was the KTOS insider transaction an open-market sale?

Yes, the KTOS insider transaction was an open-market sale. The filing classifies the trade as an open-market sale of Kratos common stock, with the footnote confirming it was made in accordance with the issuer's trading policies.

Does the KTOS Form 4 mention company trading policies?

Yes, the Form 4 references company trading policies. A footnote explains that the open-market sale of Kratos common stock by director Boyd L. Boyd was made in accordance with the issuer's trading policies governing insider transactions.