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Knightscope, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Knightscope, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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M&A Transactions

Knightscope, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Event Risk LLC (closed 2026-02-27).

“On February 27, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Knightscope, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Knightscope”), entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Event Risk LLC, an Indiana limited liability company (“Event Risk”), and Eric Rose (the “Seller”), pursuant to which Knightscope acquired all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Event Risk (collectively, the “Transaction”).”
Material Agreements

Knightscope, Inc. entered into Purchase Agreement with Event Risk LLC and Eric Rose (effective 2026-02-27).

“On February 27, 2026 (the "Closing Date"), Knightscope, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company" or "Knightscope"), entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Event Risk LLC, an Indiana limited liability company ("Event Risk"), and Eric Rose (the "Seller"), pursuant to which Knightscope acquired all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Event Risk (the "Acquired Interests").”
M&A Transactions

Knightscope, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Event Risk LLC (closed 2026-02-27).

“On February 27, 2026, Knightscope completed the acquisition of Event Risk pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.”
Governance Changes

Knightscope, Inc.: Reduced quorum requirement for stockholder meetings from majority of voting power to one-third (33 1/3%) of voting power (effective 2025-07-18).

“Effective July 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of Knightscope, Inc. (the “ Company ”) adopted the Amended and Restated Bylaws which reduced the quorum required for stockholder meetings from the holders of the shares of stock having a majority of the votes which could be cast by the holders of all outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote at the meeting (the “ Prior Quorum Requirement ”) to one-third (33 1/3%) of the voting power of shares of stock which could be cast by the holders of all outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote at the meeting (the “ Amended Quorum Requirement ”).”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Knightscope, Inc. received a nasdaq delisting notice notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5450(a)(1), 5505(b)).

“rice Requirement”). As previously disclosed, on October 26, 2023, the Company was listed on The Nasdaq Global Market and received written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was no longer in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and had 180 calendar days, or until April 23, 2024, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. The Company transferred to The Nasdaq Capital Market effective as of March 4, 2024 and was afforded the remainder of the compliance period to regain compliance with the Minimum”
Governance Changes

Knightscope, Inc.: Increased authorized shares of Class A Common Stock from 114,000,000 to 228,000,000 (effective 2024-04-05).

“On April 5, 2024, Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) held a special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) at which the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share from 114,000,000 to 228,000,000 shares”
Shareholder Votes

Knightscope, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve Proposal 1.

“Item 2 – Approval of an adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to approve Proposal 1. Votes FOR Votes AGAINST Votes ABSTAINED Broker Non-Votes 132,290,628 14,118,358 939,613 0”
Shareholder Votes

Knightscope, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to increase authorized shares of Class A Common Stock from 114,000,000 to 228,000,000.

“Item 1 – Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share from 114,000,000 to 228,000,000. Votes FOR Votes AGAINST Votes ABSTAINED Broker Non-Votes 129,796,706 16,669,683 882,209 0”
Earnings Releases

Knightscope, Inc. reported fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $12.8 million, net income $22.1 million, EPS $0.34 loss per share.

“2023, marking significant progress towards its goals of profitability and operational efficiency. Key 2023 Financial Highlights Substantial Revenue Increase Knightscope reported $12.8 million in revenue for 2023, which marks a 128% increase from the previous year. Net revenue from services increased by approximately $2 million to $7.2 million while net revenue from”
Earnings Releases

Knightscope, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $12.8 million.

“Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) posted an updated corporate slide presentation (the “Presentation”), in which the Company announced that the Company’s revenue in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $12.8 million.”

Melvin W. Torrie was appointed as director at Knightscope, Inc..

“On February 19, 2024 (the “Commencement Date”), the board of directors (the “Board”) of Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed each of William G. Billings, Robert A. Mocny, and Melvin W. Torrie to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately”

Robert A. Mocny was appointed as director at Knightscope, Inc..

“On February 19, 2024 (the “Commencement Date”), the board of directors (the “Board”) of Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed each of William G. Billings, Robert A. Mocny, and Melvin W. Torrie to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately”

William G. Billings was appointed as director at Knightscope, Inc..

“On February 19, 2024 (the “Commencement Date”), the board of directors (the “Board”) of Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed each of William G. Billings, Robert A. Mocny, and Melvin W. Torrie to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately”

William Santana Li was appointed as President at Knightscope, Inc..

“the Board appointed William Santana Li, 53, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as the President of the Company.”

Apoorv S. Dwivedi was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Knightscope, Inc..

“appointed Apoorv S. Dwivedi, 43, as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer”

Mallorie Burak resigned as President and Chief Financial Officer at Knightscope, Inc..

“Mallorie Burak, President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, resigned from her positions at the Company to pursue another professional opportunity, effective as of January 11, 2024”

Apoorv S. Dwivedi was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Knightscope, Inc..

“Apoorv S. Dwivedi has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of January 15, 2024, or on a mutually agreed date, and is expected to be appointed as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer at that time.”

William Santana Li changed role as President at Knightscope, Inc..

“As of the Effective Date, William Santana Li, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will, in addition to his existing duties, re-assume the position of President of the Company.”

Mallorie Burak resigned as President and Chief Financial Officer at Knightscope, Inc..

“On December 1, 2023, Mallorie Burak, President and Chief Financial Officer of Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) and its principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, resigned from her positions at the Company to pursue another professional opportunity, effective as of January 10, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Knightscope, Inc. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5450(a)(1)).

“October 26, 2023, Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”), as the minimum bid price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock has been below $1.00 per share for the last 31 consecutive business days. The notification of noncompliance has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on The Nasdaq Global Market. The Company has 180 calendar days, or until April 23, 2024, to regain co”
Shareholder Votes

Knightscope, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of BPM LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. at the 2023-07-20 meeting.

“Proposal 2 . Ratification of the appointment of BPM LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Uncast 122,508,347 338,443 175,439 — 26,413”
Shareholder Votes

Knightscope, Inc. shareholders approved Election of four directors to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. at the 2023-07-20 meeting.

“Proposal 1 . Election of four directors to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Patricia Howell 80,918,968 31,114,610 11,015,064 William Santana Li 110,914,946 1,118,632 11,015,064 Linda Keene Solomon 80,926,655 31,106,923 11,015,064 Patricia L. Watkins 80,927,280 31,106,298 11,015,064”
Material Agreements

Knightscope, Inc. terminated Common Stock Purchase Agreement with B. Riley Principal Capital, LLC valued at up to $100,000,000 (effective 2023-06-28).

“On June 28, 2023, the Company gave notice to B. Riley to terminate the Purchase Agreement and the potential transactions contemplated thereby, with the termination effective five trading days following the notice.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Knightscope, Inc. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5450(a)(1)).

“May 11, 2023, Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1), as the minimum bid price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock has been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). The notification of noncompliance has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on The Nasdaq Global Market. The Company has 180 calendar days, or until November 7, 2023, to regain compliance wi”
Listing & Compliance Notices

Knightscope, Inc. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding market value (rules 5450(b)(2)(A)).

“March 29, 2023, Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) received written notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company is no longer in compliance with the minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) of $50,000,000 required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) (the “MVLS Requirement”). The Notice has no effect at this time on the listing of the Company’s Class A common stock, which continues to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “KSCP”. In accordance with Nasdaq Listi”

Suzanne Muchin resigned as Director at Knightscope, Inc..

“on January 26, 2023, each of Kristi Ross, Jackeline Hernandez Fentanez and Suzanne Muchin notified Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) of their respective voluntary resignations from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective immediately.”

Jackeline Hernandez Fentanez resigned as Director at Knightscope, Inc..

“on January 26, 2023, each of Kristi Ross, Jackeline Hernandez Fentanez and Suzanne Muchin notified Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) of their respective voluntary resignations from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective immediately.”

Kristi Ross resigned as Director at Knightscope, Inc..

“on January 26, 2023, each of Kristi Ross, Jackeline Hernandez Fentanez and Suzanne Muchin notified Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) of their respective voluntary resignations from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective immediately.”
Restructurings & Charges

Knightscope, Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $613,400 affecting Knightscope, Inc. (approximately 20%).

“commitment to profitable growth. The Plan includes a reduction of the Company’s current workforce by approximately 20%. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $613,400 in cash and non-cash charges in connection with the Plan, of which approximately $594,600 is expected to be incurred in the first quarter of 2023. These charges relate primarily”

Mallorie Burak was appointed as President and Chief Financial Officer at Knightscope, Inc..

“On January 5, 2023, the Board appointed Mallorie Burak, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s President, effective immediately.”
Debt Financings

Knightscope, Inc. amended convertible notes.

“On December 30, 2022, the Company and the Buyer entered into an Agreement and Waiver (the “Waiver”) with respect to certain terms of the Notes.”
Material Agreements

Knightscope, Inc. entered into Waiver (effective 2022-12-30).

“On December 30, 2022, the Company and the Buyer entered into an Agreement and Waiver (the “Waiver”) with respect to certain terms of the Notes.”

Suzanne Muchin was appointed as Director at Knightscope, Inc..

“On February 9, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Knightscope, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Suzanne Muchin to serve as a director on the Board, effective immediately.”

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