Kratos Defense (NASDAQ: KTOS) legal chief sells 1,513 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (KTOS) reported that officer Marie Mendoza, SVP & General Counsel, sold 1,513 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026 at $64.37 per share in an open-market or private transaction. The sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 17, 2025. After this transaction, Mendoza directly held 61,976 shares, which include 2,343 shares purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 14,736 shares held through the company’s 401(k) Plan.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,513 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Mendoza Marie

Role SVP & General Counsel

Sold 1,513 shs ($97K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2	1,513	$64.37	$97K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 61,976 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on March 17, 2025.
2. F2. Includes 2,343 shares purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 14,736 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,513 shares Sale price: $64.37 per share Shares held after transaction: 61,976 shares +3 more

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Shares sold 1,513 shares Common stock sale reported on August 17, 2026

Sale price $64.37 per share Price for the 1,513 KTOS shares sold

Shares held after transaction 61,976 shares Direct ownership by Marie Mendoza following the sale

ESPP shares included 2,343 shares Shares purchased through the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Plan shares included approximately 14,736 shares Shares held through the issuer's 401(k) Plan

10b5-1 plan adoption date March 17, 2025 Date Mendoza adopted the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan used for this sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"

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 2,343 shares purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase 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

"approximately 14,736 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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did KTOS report for Marie Mendoza on August 17, 2026?

KTOS reported that Marie Mendoza, SVP & General Counsel, sold 1,513 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026 at $64.37 per share. The transaction was a reported open-market or private sale.

Was the KTOS insider sale by Marie Mendoza under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Marie Mendoza on March 17, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans automate trades under preset conditions.

How many KTOS shares does Marie Mendoza hold after this reported sale?

After the reported sale, Marie Mendoza directly held 61,976 KTOS shares. This figure includes 2,343 shares from the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 14,736 shares held through the company’s 401(k) Plan.

What was the total value of the KTOS shares sold by Marie Mendoza?

Marie Mendoza sold 1,513 KTOS shares at $64.37 per share. The filing specifies the per-share sale price and share count but does not itself present an aggregate transaction value figure.

What position does Marie Mendoza hold at KTOS according to this filing?

The filing identifies Marie Mendoza as Senior Vice President & General Counsel of KTOS. She is reported as an officer of the company and not as a director or ten percent owner in this Form 4.

How many KTOS shares tied to benefit plans are included in Mendoza’s holdings?

Mendoza’s post-transaction holdings of 61,976 KTOS shares include 2,343 shares purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 14,736 shares held through the company’s 401(k) Plan.

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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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X

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mendoza Marie

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & General Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

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	08/17/2026		S		1,513(1)	D	$64.37	61,976(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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 March 17, 2025.

2. Includes 2,343 shares purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 14,736 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.

	Marie C. Mendoza, by Eva Yee, Attorney-In-Fact	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)