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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001849820-26-000166"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KITT"
cik: "0001849820"
company_name: "Nauticus Robotics, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-01T22:45:48+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:29:44.382103+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nauticus Robotics gets waivers for Series B/C preferred triggering event through March 31, 2027

## Summary
- Nauticus Robotics received two executed waivers on Sept. 30, 2026 for Series B and Series C preferred stock, waiving the Section 5(a)(xv) triggering event through March 31, 2027.
- The waivers suspend the 18% default dividend rate, incremental dividends, and Triggering Event Conversion, including the 125% multiplier (25% premium), while preserving the 120% Conversion Amount.
- The Section 5(b) notice requirement is waived, and the specified event is disregarded for Equity Conditions; after March 31, 2027, consequences apply prospectively if shares remain outstanding.
- The Series B waiver is Exhibit 10.1 and the Series C waiver is Exhibit 10.2; CEO John W. Gibson Jr. acknowledged receipt.
- Nauticus common stock KITT and warrants KITTW trade on Nasdaq; the waivers bind only the signing holder's preferred shares and do not bind non-signing holders.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001849820-26-000166
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KITT
- cik: 0001849820
- company_name: Nauticus Robotics, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-01T22:45:48+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1849820/000184982026000166/0001849820-26-000166-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1849820/000184982026000166/kitt-20260930.htm

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