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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001069258-23-000054"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KTOS"
cik: "0001069258"
company_name: "KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC."
filed_at: "2023-10-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T03:46:20.879571+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kratos issues 866,026 shares to acquire Sierra Technical Services; earn-out could add 979,038 shares

## Summary
- Issued 866,026 common shares to acquire all outstanding equity of Sierra Technical Services (STS) on Oct 3, 2023.
- Up to an additional 979,038 shares may be issued under holdback and earn-out provisions.
- Shares issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) exemption from registration.
- Acquisition date: October 3, 2023; no other financial terms disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001069258-23-000054
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KTOS
- cik: 0001069258
- company_name: KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-10-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000106925823000054/0001069258-23-000054-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000106925823000054/ktos-20231003.htm

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