NETSCOUT Systems (NTCT) director reports 10,000-share Rule 10b5-1 sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

A director of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC reported selling 10,000 shares of common stock on December 12, 2025 at $28.01 per share.

After this transaction, the director beneficially owned 40,866 shares directly. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on September 11, 2025.

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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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^*

Perretta Christopher

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.

310 LITTLETON ROAD

(Street)

WESTFORD MA 01886

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC [ NTCT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/12/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	12/12/2025		S(1)		10,000	D	$28.01	40,866	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. The shares of Common Stock were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 11, 2025.

	/s/ Jeff Levinson by Power of Attorney	12/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock transaction did a NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) director report?

The Form 4 reports that a NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC director sold 10,000 shares of common stock on December 12, 2025 at a price of $28.01 per share.

Was the NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) director's sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that the shares of common stock were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting person on September 11, 2025.

How many NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) shares does the director own after the sale?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owned 40,866 shares of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC common stock, held directly.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT)?

The filing identifies the reporting person as a director of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC, and the form is filed by one reporting person.

What type of security did the NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) director sell?

The reported transaction involves the sale of common stock of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC.