8-K
filed December 23, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
ticker KITT
CIK 0001849820
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Nauticus Robotics dismisses auditor Whitley Penn, appoints Withum
Nauticus Robotics, Inc.
- Audit Committee dismissed Whitley Penn on Dec 19, 2025; appointed Withum as new auditor on Dec 22, 2025.
- No disagreements with Whitley Penn in FY2023 or FY2024 audits; reports were unqualified.
- Previously reported material weakness in internal controls (lack of qualified accounting personnel) continues.
- Withum engaged after standard acceptance; no prior consultations with Withum on accounting matters.
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