---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001849820-26-000150"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KITT"
cik: "0001849820"
company_name: "Nauticus Robotics, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-25T12:41:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T13:19:37.148599+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nauticus Robotics signs non-binding LOI for up to $50M strategic equity investment

## Summary
- LOI contemplates a private placement equity investment of up to $50 million from an unnamed strategic investor to support short- and long-term commercial objectives.
- Terms are non-binding: investor is not obligated to fund; deal subject to due diligence, definitive agreements, approvals and closing conditions.
- Nauticus says the investment could dilute existing stockholders and/or result in a change of control of the Company.
- Board is evaluating the proposed material transaction consistent with fiduciary duties and considering engaging an independent financial advisor.
- Nauticus (NASDAQ: KITT), a Houston-based developer of autonomous subsea robotic systems and autonomy software, announced the LOI on September 25, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001849820-26-000150
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KITT
- cik: 0001849820
- company_name: Nauticus Robotics, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-25T12:41:22+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1849820/000184982026000150/0001849820-26-000150-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1849820/000184982026000150/kitt-20260925.htm

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