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title: "John B. Wood Discloses Investment at Telos Corporation with 9.1% Stake"
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description: "John B. Wood, Chairman and CEO of Telos Corporation, disclosed a 9.1% stake in the company via a Schedule 13D filing on July 24, 2026. The disclosure corrects a missed obligation dating back to the November 2020 IPO. Wood stated the shares are held in connection with his executive duties to guide strategy, not to influence control outside his role. He may adjust his position through future equity awards or market trades."
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# John B. Wood Discloses Investment at Telos Corporation with 9.1% Stake

John B. Wood, Telos Corporation’s chairman and CEO, disclosed ownership of 9.1% of the company’s common stock. He filed the Schedule 13D on July 24, 2026, after discovering a missed filing obligation dating back to the company’s November 17, 2020 IPO. The disclosure underscores that Wood holds the stake while leading the company, not to change control outside his role.

**Investor Intent**

Wood states he holds the shares in connection with his duties as chairman and CEO and helps guide Telos’s strategy in those roles. He adds that he “did not acquire the shares of Common Stock for the purpose of changing or influencing control” outside of those capacities.

He may adjust his position over time, including future equity awards, option exercises, or market trades. As he notes, he “may… acquire additional shares or… dispose of shares,” depending on business needs and personal considerations.

**Investor's Background**

John B. Wood is an American executive who serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of Telos Corporation, a cybersecurity and IT solutions company. He has led Telos for many years and focuses on long-term growth, government contracts, and enterprise security offerings. Wood typically builds positions through company equity awards, retirement plan holdings, and occasional open-market purchases.

Original SEC Filing: TELOS CORP \[ TLS \] - SCHEDULE 13D - Jul. 24, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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