Carter David M 4

What Happened
David M. Carter, President of Kratos' DRSS Division, sold a total of 4,000 KTOS shares in open‑market transactions on July 8, 2026 for aggregate proceeds of approximately $201,819. The sales broke down as 3,700 shares at a weighted average price of $50.39 (range $49.98–$50.96) for $186,442, and 300 shares at a weighted average price of $51.26 (range $51.04–$51.61) for $15,377. The transactions were effected under a 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted June 13, 2025.

Key Details

• Transaction date: July 8, 2026 (reported on Form 4 filed July 10, 2026).
• Sale type: Open‑market sales (transaction code S), executed pursuant to a 10b5‑1 plan (Footnote F1).
• Shares sold: 4,000 total — 3,700 @ weighted avg $50.39 (range $49.98–$50.96); 300 @ weighted avg $51.26 (range $51.04–$51.61).
• Total proceeds: ≈ $201,819.
• Shares owned after transaction: Footnote F4 indicates holdings include 12,322 shares from the ESPP, 4,165 held in a retirement account, and ~183 in a 401(k) (≈16,670 shares total reported in footnote); the Form 4 does not state a precise post‑sale total beyond these amounts.
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed July 10, 2026 (within the typical two‑business‑day reporting window).
• Additional notes: Footnotes F2 and F3 explain the reported prices are weighted averages covering multiple trade prices; full per‑price breakdowns are available on request.

Context
Sales executed under a prearranged 10b5‑1 plan are typically routine and pre-specified, and therefore are often viewed differently than discretionary insider trades. This filing documents a sale (not a purchase or option exercise) and does not, by itself, indicate the insider’s current view of the company.