Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 2, 2024

NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40611

87-1699753

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

17146 Feathercraft Lane, Suite 450, Webster, TX 77598

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 942-9069

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

KITT

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Warrants

KITTW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 2, 2024, Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (the "Company") entered into Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with ATW Special Situations I LLC ("ATW"). Pursuant to the LOI, ATW will exchange the Original Issue Discount Exchanged Senior Secured Convertible Debentures Due September 9, 2026 (the “New Debenture”) issued by the Company for certain convertible preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”) of the Company (the “Exchange”). The conversion mechanics contained in the Preferred Stock will be substantially similar to the Alternate Conversion Price, as defined in the New Debenture, with an adjustment to the Floor Price, as defined in the New Debenture (subject to approval by The Nasdaq Stock Market). The Preferred Stock will also contain substantially similar commercial terms to the New Debenture, provided, however, that any such terms may be modified to the extent necessary for the Preferred Stock to be accounted for as equity in the financial statements of the Company. Final terms and conditions, including those customary for transactions such as the Exchange, will be contained within the definitive agreements governing such Exchange, including, but not limited to, an exchange agreement and a certificate of designation for a new series of convertible preferred stock of the Company.

The LOI is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits



Exhibit									Description
99.1									Letter of Intent, dated September 2, 2024 .
104									Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or "continue" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus' management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus' Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 10, 2024. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated: September 3, 2024	Nauticus Robotics, Inc.

	By:	/s/ John Symington
		Name:	John Symington
		Title:	General Counsel

EXHIBIT 99.1

ATW Special Situations I LLC

ONE PENN

1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 4810

New York, N.Y. 10119

September 2, 2024

Nauticus Robotics, Inc.

17146 Feathercraft Lane, Suite 450

Webster, Texas 77598

Attention: John W. Gibson, Jr., CEO

Re: Proposal by ATW Special Situations I LLC to Exchange Certain Securities of Nauticus Robotics, Inc.

Dear Mr. Gibson:

In accordance with our recent discussions, this letter of intent (“LOI”), subject to the terms and conditions herein, outlines the circumstances pursuant to which ATW Special Situations I LLC (“ATW”) will exchange the Original Issue Discount Exchanged Senior Secured Convertible Debentures Due September 9, 2026 (the “New Debenture”) issued by Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (the “Company”) for certain convertible preferred stock of the Company (the “Exchange”). This LOI sets out the basic terms and conditions upon which the parties will proceed with the Exchange. The following is not intended to be complete. Final terms and conditions, including those customary for transactions such as the Exchange, shall be contained within the definitive agreements governing such Exchange, including, but not limited to, an exchange agreement and a certificate of designation for a new series of convertible preferred stock of the Company (the “Preferred Stock,” and together with the exchange agreement, the “Definitive Agreements”). Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the New Debenture.

The parties hereto acknowledge that this letter does not contain all matters upon which an agreement must be reached in order for the Exchange to be consummated. Further, among other conditions specified herein or otherwise agreed to by the parties, the obligations of the parties hereto to consummate the Exchange are subject to the negotiation and execution of the Definitive Agreements. Accordingly, this letter is intended solely as a basis for further discussion. It is agreed that any party may cease pursuit of the Exchange at any time for any or no reason.

1.The Exchange

Pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144(d)(3)(ii) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, ATW will convey, assign and transfer the New Debenture to the Company in exchange for which the Company shall issue to ATW certain shares of Preferred Stock. The parties shall endeavor to consummate the Definitive Agreements sby December 31, 2024 in the event the Exchange requires the approval of the Company’s stockholders. If approval of the Company’s stockholders is not required, the parties shall endeavor to consummate the Exchange as soon as practicable.

The conversion mechanics contained in the Preferred Stock will be substantially similar to the Alternate Conversion Price in the New Debenture, with an adjustment to the Floor Price (subject to approval by The Nasdaq Stock Market). The Preferred Stock shall also contain substantially similar commercial terms to the New Debenture, provided, however, that any such terms may be modified to the extent necessary for the Preferred Stock to be accounted for as equity in the financial statements of the Company.

2. Indebtedness

Beginning on the date hereof, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries will, directly or indirectly, incur any indebtedness without the consent of ATW, other than trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business.

3. Expenses

The Company shall be responsible for its own expenses, as well as the reasonable and documented fees and costs incurred by ATW in connection with this LOI, the preparation and completion of the Definitive Agreements and the contemplated Exchange.

4. Conditions to Consummation of the Transaction

The obligations of ATW with respect to the Exchange shall be subject to satisfaction of conditions, in ATW’s sole discretion, customary to transactions of this type, including, without limitation, (a) execution of the Definitive Agreements by the parties; (b) the obtaining of all requisite regulatory, administrative or governmental authorizations and consents; (c) the obtaining of the approval of the Exchange from the Company’s shareholders as required; (d) absence of a material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), business, properties, assets or prospects of the Company; and (e) absence of material litigation, investigations or other matters affecting the Company’s ability to operate.

5. Public Announcement

The Company shall, on or before 9:00 a.m., New York time, on the first (1st) business day after the date of this LOI, file a Current Report on Form 8-K describing all the material terms of the transactions contemplated by this LOI (the “8-K Filing”). From and after the filing of the 8-K Filing, the Company shall have disclosed all material, non-public information (if any) provided to ATW by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, employees or agents in connection with the transactions contemplated by this LOI. In addition, effective upon the filing of the 8-K Filing, the Company acknowledges and agrees that any and all confidentiality or similar obligations under any agreement, whether written or oral, between the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, affiliates, employees or agents, on the one hand, and ATW on the other hand, shall terminate.

6. Effect of this Letter of Intent

This LOI represents an outline of the general understandings discussed between the parties in regard to the Exchange. It is an expression of intent of the parties with respect to the Exchange and the matters set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree that Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this LOI shall be binding on the parties.

7. Governing Law

This LOI and the terms and conditions set forth herein, shall be governed by and construed solely and exclusively in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. The parties hereto hereby expressly and irrevocably agree that any suit or proceeding arising directly and/or indirectly pursuant to or under this Agreement shall be brought solely in a federal or state court located in the City, County and State of New York. By its execution hereof, the parties hereto covenant and irrevocably submit to the in personam jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the City, County and State of New York and agree that any process in any such action may be served upon any of them personally, or by certified mail or registered mail upon them or their agent, return receipt requested, with the same full force and effect as if personally served upon them in New York, New York. The parties hereto expressly and irrevocably waive any claim that any such jurisdiction is not a convenient forum for any such suit or proceeding and any defense or lack of in personam jurisdiction with respect thereto. In the event of any such action or proceeding, the party prevailing therein shall be entitled to payment from the other parties hereto of all of its reasonable counsel fees and disbursements.

8. Counterparts; Facsimile/Electronic Execution

This Letter of Intent may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which when fully-executed and delivered by all parties hereto and taken together shall constitute a single document and may be signed and transmitted by facsimile, PDF format (or other electronic means) with the same validity as if it were an originally signed document.

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]

If the terms and conditions of the LOI are acceptable to you, please indicate your acknowledgement by executing and returning the signed LOI to the writer.

Yours truly,

ATW SPECIAL SITUATIONS I LLC

By:_________________________________

Name:

Title:

The foregoing expresses the intent of the undersigned with respect to the provisions contained herein dated this 2nd day of September, 2024.

NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.

By:_________________________________

Name:

Title:

Cover	Sep. 02, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Period End Date	Sep. 02, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.
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Entity Tax Identification Number	87-1699753
Entity Address, Address Line One	17146 Feathercraft Lane
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Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77598
City Area Code	281
Local Phone Number	942-9069
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Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
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Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	KITT
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Warrants
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Warrants
Trading Symbol	KITTW
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ