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NetScout director granted 7,000 RSUs, 7,000 vest

A NETSCOUT director received a 7,000-unit RSU grant and settled 7,000 RSUs into common stock, ending with 52,970 shares held directly.

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NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) director Vivian M. Vitale reported equity award activity involving 7,000 shares of common stock. On September 9, 2026, she received a grant of 7,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of common stock, at a price of $0 per unit.

On September 10, 2026, 7,000 previously granted RSUs vested and were converted into 7,000 shares of common stock, leaving her with 52,970 common shares held directly after the transaction. The new 7,000-unit RSU grant will vest on the first anniversary of grant if specified Board and committee meeting attendance and continuous service conditions are met, or otherwise on September 9, 2029. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider VITALE VIVIAN M
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F2, F5, F4 7,000 -- --
Exercise Common Stock F1, F2 7,000 -- --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit F2, F3, F4 7,000 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 7,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 52,970 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. The shares of Common Stock were acquired upon the vesting of certain restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person.
  2. F2. Price is N/A.
  3. F3. All of the Restricted Stock Units vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, provided that the reporting person attends at least 75% of the meetings, collectively, of the Board and any committee of the Board of which the reporting person is a member which are held during the corporation's 2027 fiscal year; provided that, in the event that the attendance requirements are not met, the Restricted Stock Units will not become vested until 09/09/2029; subject, in each case, to the reporting person's continuous service with the corporation through the applicable vesting date.
  4. F4. Date is N/A.
  5. F5. 09/10/2026
RSUs granted 7,000 units Restricted Stock Units granted on September 9, 2026
RSUs converted to common stock 7,000 shares RSUs vested and converted on September 10, 2026
Common shares held after transaction 52,970 shares Direct holdings after September 10, 2026 conversion
RSU grant price $0 per unit Price for 7,000 RSUs granted on September 9, 2026
Meeting attendance threshold 75% Required Board and committee meeting attendance during 2027 fiscal year for standard RSU vesting
Alternative vesting date September 9, 2029 RSUs vest on this date if attendance condition is not met, subject to continuous service
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"The shares of Common Stock were acquired upon the vesting of certain restricted stock units"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
vesting financial
"All of the Restricted Stock Units vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
continuous service financial
"subject, in each case, to the reporting person's continuous service with the corporation"

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What insider transactions did NETSCOUT (NTCT) report for Vivian M. Vitale?

Vivian M. Vitale reported a grant of 7,000 RSUs on September 9, 2026 and the conversion of 7,000 RSUs into 7,000 common shares on September 10, 2026, related to previously granted restricted stock units.

How many NETSCOUT (NTCT) shares does Vivian M. Vitale hold after these transactions?

After the September 10, 2026 RSU conversion, Vivian M. Vitale holds 52,970 shares of NETSCOUT common stock directly, as reported in the filing.

What are the vesting conditions of the 7,000 RSUs granted by NETSCOUT (NTCT)?

All 7,000 RSUs vest on the first anniversary of the grant date if Ms. Vitale attends at least 75% of Board and relevant committee meetings during NETSCOUT's 2027 fiscal year and remains in continuous service; otherwise they vest on September 9, 2029 subject to continuous service.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan used for these NETSCOUT (NTCT) insider transactions?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with these transactions.

Did Vivian M. Vitale buy or sell NETSCOUT (NTCT) shares on the open market?

No open-market purchases or sales are reported. The activity consists of a grant of RSUs and the vesting and conversion of RSUs into common stock, not market trades.

What was the price of the 7,000 NETSCOUT (NTCT) RSUs granted to Vivian M. Vitale?

The 7,000 RSUs granted on September 9, 2026 were reported at a price of $0 per unit, consistent with a stock-based compensation award.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
VITALE VIVIAN M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.
310 LITTLETON ROAD

(Street)
WESTFORD MASSACHUSETTS 01886

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC [ NTCT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/10/2026M(1)7,000A(2)52,970D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(2)09/09/2026A7,000 (3) (4)Common Stock7,000$014,000D
Restricted Stock Unit(2)09/10/2026M7,000 (5) (4)Common Stock7,000(2)7,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares of Common Stock were acquired upon the vesting of certain restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person.
2. Price is N/A.
3. All of the Restricted Stock Units vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, provided that the reporting person attends at least 75% of the meetings, collectively, of the Board and any committee of the Board of which the reporting person is a member which are held during the corporation's 2027 fiscal year; provided that, in the event that the attendance requirements are not met, the Restricted Stock Units will not become vested until 09/09/2029; subject, in each case, to the reporting person's continuous service with the corporation through the applicable vesting date.
4. Date is N/A.
5. 09/10/2026
/s/ Jeff Levinson by Power of Attorney09/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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