Kratos executive sells 4,000 shares under plan
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. President of the DRSS Division, David M. Carter, reported selling a total of 4,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on June 5, 2026 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 13, 2025. The sales were executed in four tranches of 200, 1,200, 1,200 and 1,400 shares at reported weighted average prices of $61.845, $60.1253, $58.9892 and $58.1093 per share. Following these transactions, Carter directly holds 70,092 shares of Kratos common stock, including shares acquired through the company’s employee stock purchase plan, retirement account and 401(k) plan.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 4,000 shares
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Carter David M
Role
President, DRSS Division
Sold
4,000 shs ($237K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,400 | $58.1093 | $81K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,200 | $58.9892 | $71K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,200 | $60.1253 | $72K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 200 | $61.845 | $12K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 70,092 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 13, 2025.
- F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $57.57 to $58.56 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- F3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $58.58 to $59.51 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $59.73 to $60.42 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- F5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $61.80 to $61.89 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- F6. Includes 12,200 shares purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 4,165 shares held through reporting person's retirement account; and approximately 159 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 4,000 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 70,092 shares
First sale price: $61.845/share
+5 more
8 metrics
Total shares sold
4,000 shares
Open-market sales on June 5, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
70,092 shares
Direct ownership after June 5, 2026 trades
First sale price
$61.845/share
200 shares of common stock sold
Second sale price
$60.1253/share
1,200 shares of common stock sold
Third sale price
$58.9892/share
1,200 shares of common stock sold
Fourth sale price
$58.1093/share
1,400 shares of common stock sold
Shares via ESPP
12,200 shares
Purchased through Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement account shares
4,165 shares
Held through retirement account
Key Terms
10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, +1 more
5 terms
10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 13, 2025."
A 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged strategy that allows company insiders to buy or sell company stock at set times, regardless of their current knowledge about the company's situation. It acts like a scheduled appointment for trading, helping prevent the appearance of impropriety or insider trading. This plan provides a way for insiders to sell or buy shares in a controlled, transparent manner, offering reassurance to investors about fair trading practices.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 12,200 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
"and approximately 159 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
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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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did KTOS executive David M. Carter report?
David M. Carter reported selling 4,000 KTOS common shares. The Form 4 shows four open-market sale transactions on June 5, 2026, totaling 4,000 shares of Kratos common stock executed at various weighted average prices.
Was the KTOS insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes, the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. A footnote states the transactions were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by David M. Carter on June 13, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged.
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