NETSCOUT EVP sells 8,000 shares under trading plan

NETSCOUT Systems executive John Downing, EVP Worldwide Sales Ops, reported selling 8,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-11 at a weighted average price of $38.41 per share, in transactions ranging from $37.99 to $38.91, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NETSCOUT Systems executive John Downing, EVP Worldwide Sales Ops, reported selling 8,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-11 at a weighted average price of $38.41 per share, in transactions ranging from $37.99 to $38.91, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. He now directly holds 127,809 shares.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 8,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider DOWNING JOHN

Role EVP, Worldwide Sales Ops

Sold 8,000 shs ($307K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2	8,000	$38.41	$307K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 127,809 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The shares of Common Stock were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on November 11, 2025.
2. F2. The shares sold on this date were sold in multiple transactions. This price is the weighted average sales price per share; the actual sales price per share ranged from $37.99 to $38.91. The reporting person undertakes to provide to NetScout Systems, Inc., any security holder of NetScout Systems, Inc. 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 range set forth in this footnote.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 8,000 shares Weighted average sale price: $38.41 per share Sale price range: $37.99–$38.91 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 8,000 shares Common Stock sold by John Downing on 2026-08-11

Weighted average sale price $38.41 per share Weighted average price across multiple sale transactions on 2026-08-11

Sale price range $37.99–$38.91 per share Range of individual trade prices on 2026-08-11

Shares held after transaction 127,809 shares Direct ownership reported for John Downing following the sale

10b5-1 plan adoption date November 11, 2025 Adoption date of the trading plan used for the sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan, weighted average sales price, Form 4

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory

"The shares of Common Stock were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted"

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

weighted average sales price financial

"This price is the weighted average sales price per share; the actual"

Form 4 regulatory

"The reporting person undertakes to provide to NetScout Systems, Inc., any security holder"

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.

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What insider transaction did NETSCOUT (NTCT) report for John Downing?

NETSCOUT reported that EVP Worldwide Sales Ops John Downing sold 8,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-11. The sale used a weighted average price of $38.41 per share across multiple trades within a specified price range.

At what prices were John Downing’s NTCT shares sold on 2026-08-11?

John Downing’s 8,000 NTCT shares were sold at a weighted average price of $38.41 per share. According to the filing, individual trades occurred within a price range from $37.99 to $38.91 per share across multiple transactions that day.

How many NETSCOUT (NTCT) shares does John Downing hold after this Form 4 sale?

After the reported sale, John Downing directly holds 127,809 shares of NETSCOUT common stock. This post-transaction holding figure comes from the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct ownership following the 8,000-share disposition.

Was John Downing’s NTCT stock sale executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the 8,000-share sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. A footnote explains the plan was adopted by John Downing on November 11, 2025, indicating the trades were pre-arranged rather than discretionary.

What role does John Downing hold at NETSCOUT (NTCT) in this Form 4 filing?

In the Form 4, John Downing is identified as an officer, serving as EVP, Worldwide Sales Ops at NETSCOUT. The filing lists him as the reporting person for the 8,000-share sale of common stock reported on 2026-08-11.

How many NTCT shares were sold and what was the net direction of John Downing’s trades?

John Downing sold 8,000 shares of NETSCOUT common stock, with no reported purchases in this filing. The transaction summary shows a net-sell direction, reflecting only this single sale and no offsetting acquisitions on the reported date.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

DOWNING JOHN

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Worldwide Sales Ops

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026

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	08/11/2026		S(1)		8,000	D	$38.41(2)	127,809	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 November 11, 2025.

2. The shares sold on this date were sold in multiple transactions. This price is the weighted average sales price per share; the actual sales price per share ranged from $37.99 to $38.91. The reporting person undertakes to provide to NetScout Systems, Inc., any security holder of NetScout Systems, Inc. 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 range set forth in this footnote.

	/s/ Jeff Levinson by Power of Attorney	08/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)