Kratos (NASDAQ: KTOS) director sells 5,417 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions director Scot B. Jarvis sold shares in a planned transaction. On April 16, 2026, he completed an open-market sale of 5,417 shares of common stock at $75.90 per share.

After the sale, Jarvis directly held 75,123 shares of Kratos common stock. The transaction was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that he adopted on September 15, 2025, indicating the sale was pre-arranged rather than opportunistic.

Insights

Equity Ownership Analyst

Routine pre-planned insider sale with substantial holdings retained.

Director Scot B. Jarvis executed an open-market sale of 5,417 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions common stock at $75.90 per share. Following the transaction, he still directly holds 75,123 shares, indicating a continued sizable position.

The sale was completed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 15, 2025. Such plans are pre-arranged and designed to allow systematic selling, which generally reduces the significance of timing as a signal of changing sentiment. The filing shows no derivative exercises or tax-related share withholdings linked to this trade.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 5,417 shares ($411,150)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Jarvis Scot B

Role Director

Sold 5,417 shs ($411K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	5,417	$75.90	$411K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 75,123 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on September 15, 2025. Includes 123 shares received in a pro rata distribution exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-9.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 5,417 shares Sale price per share: $75.90 per share Shares held after transaction: 75,123 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 5,417 shares Open-market sale of common stock on April 16, 2026

Sale price per share $75.90 per share Price for the 5,417 shares sold

Shares held after transaction 75,123 shares Director’s direct holdings following the sale

Exempt distribution shares 123 shares Pro rata distribution exempt under Rule 16a-9 included in holdings

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, pro rata distribution, Rule 16a-9

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"

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.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for the 5,417 common shares"

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.

pro rata distribution financial

"Includes 123 shares received in a pro rata distribution exempt from reporting"

A pro rata distribution is when a company or organization shares out money, assets, or benefits evenly among all eligible people based on their size or share. For example, if a company makes a profit and distributes it to shareholders, each person gets a portion proportional to how many shares they own. It ensures everyone gets their fair part based on their ownership or stake.

Rule 16a-9 financial

"pro rata distribution exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-9"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Jarvis Scot B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS

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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026

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	04/16/2026		S		5,417(1)	D	$75.9	75,123(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 September 15, 2025.

2. Includes 123 shares received in a pro rata distribution exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-9.

	Scot B. Jarvis, by Eva Yee, Attorney-In-Fact	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did KTOS director Scot B. Jarvis report?

Scot B. Jarvis reported an open-market sale of 5,417 shares of Kratos common stock at $75.90 per share. The transaction is disclosed as a routine Form 4 filing covering non-derivative common stock held directly by the director.

How many KTOS shares does Scot B. Jarvis hold after this Form 4 sale?

After selling 5,417 shares, Scot B. Jarvis directly holds 75,123 shares of Kratos common stock. This remaining position, reported in the Form 4, provides context that the director continues to maintain a significant equity stake in the company.

Was the KTOS insider sale by Scot B. Jarvis made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 15, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans automate trades, so the timing of this April 16, 2026 sale is less indicative of changing insider sentiment.

What price did the KTOS director receive per share in the reported sale?

The Form 4 shows that Scot B. Jarvis sold 5,417 Kratos common shares at $75.90 per share. This per-share price is explicitly disclosed and applies to the reported open-market transaction on April 16, 2026 involving non-derivative common stock.

Does the KTOS Form 4 mention any exempt share distributions to Scot B. Jarvis?

Yes. A footnote explains that his holdings include 123 shares received in a pro rata distribution exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-9. This detail clarifies part of his reported ownership without representing a separate reportable transaction.