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Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) division president logs pre-planned sale of 4,675 shares

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions insider Stacey G. Rock reported an open-market sale of company stock. Rock, President of the KTT Division, sold 4,675 shares of common stock at $50.00 per share in a transaction dated June 30, 2026. After this sale, Rock directly holds 9,600 shares. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 16, 2025, indicating the sale was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

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Insider Rock Stacey G
Role President, KTT Division
Sold 4,675 shs ($234K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 4,675 $50.00 $234K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,600 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 16, 2025. Includes 2,264 purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 7,118 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.
Shares sold 4,675 shares Open-market sale of common stock on June 30, 2026
Sale price $50.00 per share Price received for each share sold in the transaction
Shares held after sale 9,600 shares Direct ownership following reported transaction
Shares via ESPP 2,264 shares Purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Shares via 401(k) Plan 7,118 shares (approx.) Held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan
Net shares sold 4,675 shares Net-sell direction from transaction summary
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 16, 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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 2,264 purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 7,118 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
401(k) Plan financial
"Includes 2,264 purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 7,118 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
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.
common stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Rock Stacey G

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, KTT Division
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/30/2026S4,675(1)D$509,600(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 16, 2025.
2. Includes 2,264 purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 7,118 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.
Stacey G. Rock, by Eva Yee, Attorney-In-Fact07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did KTOS insider Stacey G. Rock report in this Form 4?

Stacey G. Rock reported selling 4,675 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions common stock at $50.00 per share. The transaction was an open-market sale and left Rock with 9,600 directly held shares following the trade.

Was the KTOS insider stock sale by Stacey G. Rock pre-planned?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 16, 2025. Such plans schedule trades in advance, reducing the significance of short-term market timing decisions by the insider.

How many KTOS shares does Stacey G. Rock hold after this transaction?

After selling 4,675 shares, Stacey G. Rock directly holds 9,600 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions common stock. This post-transaction holding figure comes directly from the Form 4 and reflects Rock’s remaining direct ownership stake.

At what price did KTOS insider Stacey G. Rock sell shares?

The reported sale price was $50.00 per share for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions common stock. All 4,675 shares in this transaction were sold at that price, according to the Form 4 insider trading report.

What role does Stacey G. Rock hold at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)?

Stacey G. Rock is identified in the filing as an officer of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, serving as President of the KTT Division. The Form 4 reflects transactions in the company’s common stock made in this capacity.

Are any of Stacey G. Rock’s KTOS shares held through company benefit plans?

Yes. A footnote explains that the reported holdings include 2,264 shares purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 7,118 shares held through Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ 401(k) Plan.