Director Jarvis Scot B of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) executed a sale of 5,000 common shares on February 26, 2026, generating approximately $440,019 in proceeds. The block was sold at prices ranging from $88.00 to $88.15 per share.
Following that sale, Jarvis directly holds 90,417 shares of Kratos common stock. The transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan that the director adopted on September 15, 2025.
Separately, the company has been active in the equity markets. Kratos priced an offering of 14,285,714 shares of common stock at $84.00 per share. After underwriting discounts and commissions, the company expects to receive roughly $1.17 billion in net proceeds from this sale. That offering also includes a 30-day option for the underwriters to purchase an additional 2,142,857 shares.
The company indicated that the offering is expected to close on March 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. In a related disclosure, Kratos said it has plans for a $1 billion equity offering, with underwriters holding an option to buy up to an additional $150 million in shares.
These transactions were announced under an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company noted that the pricing of the recent stock offering at a discount has contributed to some downward pressure on its shares. Company statements characterize these moves as part of ongoing efforts to raise capital.
Context and mechanics
The director sale was executed through a 10b5-1 plan, a pre-arranged trading mechanism that permits officers and directors to transact in company securities according to a schedule adopted in advance. The public disclosures show the sale price range and the resulting post-transaction shareholdings for the director.
The equity offering that Kratos priced involves a base allotment of common stock plus a standard 30-day overallotment option for underwriters. The firm also separately referenced a $1 billion offering with an additional underwriter option up to $150 million, all filed under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.
Conclusion
Both the insider sale and the company-level equity transactions are disclosed events. The pricing of the public offering at a discount and the announced equity program are cited by the company as factors that have exerted pressure on its share price as it pursues capital-raising objectives.