The early expiration of the lock-up period, originally slated for a later date, was triggered by the company’s internal policy regarding quarterly blackout windows. Under the terms established during the May 2026 initial public offering, the lock-up is set to lapse at the close of business on September 1, allowing trading to commence the following morning. This change impacts shares held by the company's directors, officers, and the majority of pre-IPO shareholders.

Simultaneously, the company is preparing to join the Russell 2000 Index. According to the FTSE Russell Preliminary List of IPO Additions, the inclusion becomes effective September 21, 2026, following the final market reconstitution. Membership in this index effectively places HawkEye 360 within the broader Russell 3000 Index, granting it visibility among institutional investors who manage portfolios benchmarked against the $12.2 trillion in assets tied to these indexes.