Was Sanjay Munshi’s NETSCOUT (NTCT) share sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing notes the Common Stock was sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The footnote explains that this plan was adopted by the reporting person on September 3, 2025, indicating the sale was pre-arranged rather than a discretionary same-day decision.

NETSCOUT Systems (NTCT) COO sells 1,985 shares in planned trade

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Munshi sold 1,985 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold at $38.40 per share on May 15, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After the sale, he directly holds 5,005 shares.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,985 shares ($76,224)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Munshi Sanjay

Role Chief Operating Officer

Sold 1,985 shs ($76K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,985	$38.40	$76K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,005 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,985 shares Sale price per share: $38.40 per share Shares held after sale: 5,005 shares

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Shares sold 1,985 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on May 15, 2026

Sale price per share $38.40 per share Price for the 1,985 shares sold

Shares held after sale 5,005 shares Direct ownership following the reported transaction

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4

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Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

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

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 04:08 PM

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).

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^*

Munshi Sanjay

(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)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/15/2026		S⁽¹⁾		1,985	D	$38.4	5,005	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of Common Stock were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on September 3, 2025.

	/s/ Jeff Levinson by Power of Attorney	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did NETSCOUT (NTCT) report for Sanjay Munshi?

NETSCOUT reported that Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Munshi sold 1,985 shares of Common Stock. The sale occurred on May 15, 2026, as an open-market transaction at $38.40 per share, and was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many NETSCOUT (NTCT) shares does Sanjay Munshi hold after this sale?

Following the reported transaction, Sanjay Munshi directly holds 5,005 NETSCOUT Common Stock shares. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining direct ownership after selling 1,985 shares in an open-market sale executed pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what price were the NETSCOUT (NTCT) shares sold in Sanjay Munshi’s Form 4 filing?

The 1,985 NETSCOUT shares were sold at $38.40 per share. This price applies to the open-market sale reported for May 15, 2026, and is disclosed as the transaction price per share in the Form 4 insider trading report.

What type of transaction is reported in NETSCOUT (NTCT) COO Sanjay Munshi’s Form 4?

The Form 4 reports an open-market sale of Common Stock, coded as transaction type “S.” It covers the disposition of 1,985 shares at $38.40 per share, leaving the Chief Operating Officer with 5,005 directly owned NETSCOUT shares after the transaction.