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Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (KITT): Nasdaq/NYSE listing notice — Nauticus receives Nasdaq non-compliance notice; CEO John Gibson gets new employment agreement
Nauticus Robotics, Inc.
- Nasdaq notified Nauticus that market value of listed securities fell below $35M minimum for 30 consecutive business days; 180-day cure period.
- Company entered employment agreement with John W. Gibson, Jr. as CEO: $250K base salary, target annual bonus of 100% of base.
- Grant of 2,100,000 RSUs vesting ratably over 3 years; prior success bonus of $684K converted to RSUs (50% vests immediately, remainder Jan 1, 2025).
- Term of 3 years, auto-renew; severance on termination without cause or non-renewal includes 12 months salary, bonus, and partial RSU vesting.
- Company intends to monitor market value and explore options to regain compliance within grace period; failure may lead to delisting.