Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) division president gets 25,000 RSUs, settles taxes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions executive Stacey G. Rock, President of the KTT Division, reported equity compensation activity in early January 2026. On January 3, 2026, Rock received a new grant of 25,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing one share of common stock, which will vest in installments on future anniversaries of the grant date pursuant to the RSU agreement.
On January 3 and 4, 2026, previously granted RSUs vested and were converted into multiple blocks of common stock through transactions coded "M" at an exercise price of $0. In connection with these vestings, the company withheld several blocks of shares, coded "F", to cover tax liabilities at a price of $79.29 per share, consistent with its trading policies. After these transactions, Rock beneficially owned 47,117 shares of Kratos common stock, including shares held through the employee stock purchase plan and 401(k), as well as remaining RSUs reported as derivative securities.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,180 | $79.29 | $94K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,180 | $79.29 | $94K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 25,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 15,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,293 | $79.29 | $103K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,180 | $79.29 | $94K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 15,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 6,099 | $79.29 | $484K |
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock. RSUs vest ratably on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of grant, unless earlier vested or terminated pursuant to the terms of the RSU agreement. RSUs were granted and previously reported on a Form 4 filed January 5, 2022, where 15,000 RSUs vest ratably on each of the first five anniversaries of the January 3, 2022 date of grant. RSUs were granted and previously reported on a Form 4 filed January 5, 2023, where 15,000 RSUs vest ratably on each of the first five anniversaries of the January 3, 2023 date of grant. RSUs were granted and previously reported on a Form 4 filed January 7, 2025, where 15,500 RSUs vest on each of the 1st and 2nd anniversaries of the January 3, 2025 date of grant and 3,000 RSUs vest on each of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th anniversaries of the date of grant. RSUs were granted and previously reported on a Form 4 filed January 5, 2021, where 15,000 RSUs vest ratably on each of the first five anniversaries of the January 4, 2021 date of grant. RSUs were granted and previously reported on a Form 4 filed January 5, 2024, where 15,000 RSUs vest ratably on each of the first five anniversaries of the January 4, 2024 date of grant. Shares withheld in a net transaction to satisfy the tax liability, in accordance with Issuer's trading policies, in connection with shares vested as reported in this Form 4. Includes 2,013 shares purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and approximately 6,676 shares held through Issuer's 401(k).
FAQ
What insider transaction did KTOS executive Stacey G. Rock report on this Form 4?
The filing shows that Stacey G. Rock, President of the KTT Division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), reported multiple equity compensation transactions, including new restricted stock unit grants, RSU conversions into common stock, and share withholding for taxes.
How many new restricted stock units did Stacey G. Rock receive from KTOS?
On January 3, 2026, Rock received a new grant of 25,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Kratos common stock, subject to vesting conditions.
How do the KTOS RSUs reported by Stacey G. Rock vest?
The footnotes state that each RSU represents one share of common stock. The newly granted RSUs vest ratably on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date, unless vested or terminated earlier under the RSU agreement. Other RSU blocks referenced were granted in prior years with similar multi-year vesting schedules.
What are the tax withholding transactions at $79.29 reported by KTOS?
Several transactions coded "F" reflect shares of common stock withheld in net settlement to satisfy Rock’s tax liability related to RSU vesting. The filing shows these withheld shares valued at $79.29 per share, in line with Kratos’s trading policies.
Did Stacey G. Rock exercise RSUs into KTOS common stock in this period?
Yes. On January 3 and 4, 2026, multiple transactions coded "M" show RSUs being converted into blocks of 3,000 and 15,500 shares of Kratos common stock at an exercise price of $0, reflecting routine settlement of vested RSUs.
What derivative KTOS securities does Stacey G. Rock hold following this Form 4?
The derivative table reports restricted stock units as derivative securities. Following the transactions, Rock held 25,000 newly granted RSUs plus additional RSUs from prior grants, which together represent the right to receive future shares of Kratos common stock upon vesting under their respective schedules.