Nauticus Robotics Files 8-K on Dec 19 Events
Ticker: KITTW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 23, 2025 · CIK: 1849820
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Nauticus Robotics, INC. (KITTW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $35,000,000, $3.5 million |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-action, filing, stock
TL;DR
Nauticus Robotics (NKTR) filed an 8-K detailing common stock & warrant activity as of Dec 19, 2025.
AI Summary
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 23, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on December 19, 2025. The filing includes information related to common stock and warrants, and it was submitted under the 1934 Securities Exchange Act. The company, formerly known as Cleantech Acquisition Corp., is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Webster, Texas.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing provides updates on Nauticus Robotics' corporate actions, including details on its common stock and warrants, which are important for investors to monitor the company's financial structure and potential dilution.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine corporate disclosure and does not appear to contain significant new risks or material adverse information.
Key Players & Entities
- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Cleantech Acquisition Corp. (company) — Former name
- December 19, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- December 23, 2025 (date) — Date of report
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Webster, TX (location) — Address of principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific events occurred on December 19, 2025, that are being reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates that the report pertains to events on December 19, 2025, and specifically mentions 'Other Events' and 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' as items of disclosure, along with details regarding common stock and warrants.
What was Nauticus Robotics, Inc. formerly known as?
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. was formerly known as Cleantech Acquisition Corp.
When did the company change its name?
The date of the name change from Cleantech Acquisition Corp. to Nauticus Robotics, Inc. was March 8, 2021.
What is the principal executive office address for Nauticus Robotics, Inc.?
The principal executive offices are located at 17146 Feathercraft Lane, Suite 450, Webster, TX 77598.
Under which SEC Act and form was this report filed?
This report was filed as a Current Report on Form 8-K pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 698 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 13.6 · Accepted 2025-12-23 07:20:33
Key Financial Figures
- $35,000,000 — d securities had been below the minimum $35,000,000 requirement for continued listing on Th
- $3.5 million — maintain a shareholder equity value of $3.5 million for each fiscal quarter until December
Filing Documents
- kitt-20251219.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- a2025-1223_nasdaqcomplia.htm (EX-99.1) — 7KB
- a2025-1223_nasdaqcomplia001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 293KB
- a2025-1223_nasdaqcomplia002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 110KB
- 0001849820-25-000314.txt ( ) — 754KB
- kitt-20251219.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- kitt-20251219_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
- kitt-20251219_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 28KB
- kitt-20251219_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
- kitt-20251219_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously disclosed by the Company in its filings with the SEC, on October 16, 2025, the Company received a deficiency letter (the "Deficiency Letter") from the Listing Qualifications Department (the "Staff") of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") notifying the Company that, for the preceding 30 consecutive trading days, the market value of the Company's listed securities had been below the minimum $35,000,000 requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) (the "MVLS Requirement"). The Company also did not meet the alternative equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Equity Rule") or the alternative net income requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(3). The Company timely requested a hearing before a Hearings Panel. On December 4, 2025 the Company attended a hearing before the Hearings Panel. On December 19, 2025, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq confirming that the Company has demonstrated compliance with the equity requirement in Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Equity Rule"), as the alternative requirement for the MVLS Requirement, and that the Company is therefore in compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market's continued listing requirements as confirmed by the staff on December 19, 2025. The Hearings Panel granted the Company's request for continued listing on the Exchange, subject to the following conditions: (1) From the date of the Panel decision until April 14, 2026 (the end of the Panel's jurisdiction in this matter), the Company shall maintain compliance with all Exchange Listing Rules; and (2) the Company shall maintain a shareholder equity value of $3.5 million for each fiscal quarter until December 19, 2026 based on a Mandatory Panel Monitor under Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A). On December 23, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing its compliance with the Equity Rule. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhi
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Description 99.1 Press Release, dated December 23, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: December 23, 2025 Nauticus Robotics, Inc. By: /s/ John Symington Name: John Symington Title: General Counsel