Kratos Defense (KTOS) president sells 7,000 shares of stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (KTOS) reported that Steven S. Fendley, President, US Division, sold 7,000 shares of common stock on August 24, 2026 at $56.16 per share in an open-market transaction. The sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 12, 2025. Following this transaction, Fendley directly holds 288,111 shares of KTOS common stock, including approximately 2,439 shares held through the issuer's 401(k) Plan.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 7,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Fendley Steven S.

Role President, US Division

Sold 7,000 shs ($393K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2	7,000	$56.16	$393K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 288,111 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 12, 2025.
2. F2. Includes approximately 2,439 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 7,000 shares of Common Stock Sale price per share: $56.16 per share Shares owned after transaction: 288,111 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 7,000 shares of Common Stock Open-market sale on August 24, 2026

Sale price per share $56.16 per share Price reported for the 7,000 shares sold

Shares owned after transaction 288,111 shares Direct holdings of Steven S. Fendley following the sale

Shares held through 401(k) Plan 2,439 shares Approximate KTOS shares held via issuer's 401(k) Plan included in post-transaction holdings

10b5-1 trading plan adoption date May 12, 2025 Date Fendley adopted the Rule 10b5-1 plan used for this sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Form 4, 401(k) Plan, Common Stock

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This 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.

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.

401(k) Plan financial

"Includes approximately 2,439 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.

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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did KTOS report for Steven S. Fendley?

Steven S. Fendley sold 7,000 shares of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. common stock on August 24, 2026 at $56.16 per share in an open-market transaction, as reported on Form 4.

How many KTOS shares does Steven S. Fendley hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, Steven S. Fendley directly holds 288,111 KTOS shares, which includes approximately 2,439 shares held through Kratos’s 401(k) Plan.

Was the KTOS insider sale by Steven S. Fendley under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the transaction “was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 12, 2025,” indicating it followed a pre-arranged trading plan.

What price did Steven S. Fendley receive for the KTOS shares sold?

The sale of 7,000 KTOS shares on August 24, 2026 was reported at a price of $56.16 per share, characterized as a sale in an open market or private transaction.

What is Steven S. Fendley’s role at KTOS mentioned in the Form 4?

Steven S. Fendley is identified as an officer of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC., holding the title President, US Division, in the Form 4 reporting this stock sale.

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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

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^*

Fendley Steven S.

(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)
	President, US Division

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/24/2026

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	08/24/2026		S		7,000(1)	D	$56.16	288,111(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 May 12, 2025.

2. Includes approximately 2,439 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.

	Steven S. Fendley, by Eva Yee, Attorney-In-Fact	08/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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