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Nauticus Robotics™ Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards

Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) announced it regained compliance with Nasdaq listing standards after receiving a formal notice on December 19, 2025 confirming satisfaction of the equity requirement in Rule 5550(b)(1).

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Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) announced it regained compliance with Nasdaq listing standards after receiving a formal notice on December 19, 2025 confirming satisfaction of the equity requirement in Rule 5550(b)(1). The notice requires the company to maintain all continued listing requirements through the end of the Panel's jurisdiction or until April 14, 2026. The company also remains subject to a mandatory Panel Monitor under Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A) through December 19, 2026. Company leadership said the team will focus on executing opportunities in autonomous underwater systems and software in 2026.

Key operational focus includes testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles and providing subsea robotics services, products, and software licensing to commercial and defense sectors.

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  • Regained Nasdaq compliance via equity Rule 5550(b)(1) on Dec 19, 2025
  • Panel jurisdiction compliance window set through Apr 14, 2026
  • Operational focus on new vehicle testing and software commercialization in 2026

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  • Mandatory Panel Monitor remains in place through Dec 19, 2026
  • Ongoing requirement to maintain all continued listing standards through Apr 14, 2026
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News Market Reaction – KITT

In the Dec 23 session, KITT gained 2.67%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement removed a key listing overhang by confirming that Nauticus met Nasdaq’s equity req...
Analysis

This announcement removed a key listing overhang by confirming that Nauticus met Nasdaq’s equity requirement under Rule 5550(b)(1). The company must maintain compliance through April 14, 2026 and will be monitored under Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A) until December 19, 2026. In context of recent financings and operational updates, this adds regulatory stability, but investors may still track balance sheet developments, capital structure changes, and execution of subsea robotics commercialization.

Key Figures

Nasdaq notice date: December 19, 2025 Equity Rule: Rule 5550(b)(1) Panel jurisdiction end: April 14, 2026 +1 more
Nasdaq notice date
December 19, 2025
Date Nasdaq confirmed compliance with the Equity Rule
Equity Rule
Rule 5550(b)(1)
Nasdaq equity requirement Nauticus regained compliance with
Panel jurisdiction end
April 14, 2026
Date through which Nauticus must maintain listing compliance
Panel Monitor period
Through December 19, 2026
Duration of mandatory Nasdaq Panel Monitor under Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A)

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 11
5 events
  1. Dec 11

    Commercial partnership

    24h Move
    -6.1%

    Manufacturing and sales deal for Olympic Arm manipulator with Forum Energy.

  2. Nov 14

    Earnings report

    24h Move
    -8.4%

    Q3 2025 results showed higher revenue but continued losses and deficit.

  3. Nov 11

    Earnings call timing

    24h Move
    -2.1%

    Announcement of schedule and access details for Q3 2025 earnings call.

  4. Nov 03

    Product milestone

    24h Move
    -10.3%

    ToolKITT autonomy certified on work-class ROVs and first paid subsea job.

  5. Oct 27

    Financing & strategy

    24h Move
    +14.2%

    Secured $250M equity line to fund acquisitions and rare earth initiative.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

nasdaq capital market, rule 5550(b)(1), continued listing requirements, forward-looking statements
4 terms
nasdaq capital market regulatory
"it received a formal notice from The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") confirming"
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.
rule 5550(b)(1) regulatory
"compliance with the equity requirement in Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Equity Rule")"
NASDAQ Rule 5550(b)(1) is the exchange requirement that a listed security maintain a minimum bid price—commonly $1.00 per share—so the stock can remain listed on the exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger a warning or delisting review, which often reduces a stock’s visibility, trading liquidity and value, similar to a product being removed from store shelves if it no longer meets quality standards.
continued listing requirements regulatory
"is therefore in compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements"
Rules a stock exchange sets that a publicly traded company must keep meeting to stay listed and tradable on that exchange, such as minimum share price, market value, timely financial reports, and basic governance practices. Like a club’s membership rules, they matter because falling short can lead to warnings, penalties or removal from the exchange, which can cut liquidity, hurt share value and increase the risk for investors.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"https://nauticusrobotics.com/Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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HOUSTON, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, "Nauticus"), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced that on December 19, 2025, it received a formal notice from The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") confirming that Nauticus has demonstrated compliance with the equity requirement in Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Equity Rule"), and is therefore in compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements.

The Notice also states that Nauticus must maintain compliance with all continued listing requirements through the end of the Panel's jurisdiction in the manner or until April 14, 2026. Further, the Company is subject to a mandatory Panel Monitor in connection with Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A) through December 19, 2026.

John Gibson, President and CEO of Nauticus Robotics™, stated, "We are pleased to be back in Nasdaq compliance. The entire team is now focused on executing the exciting opportunities in the Autonomous Underwater and related Software segments in 2026."

About Nauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company's business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus' approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus' services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. https://nauticusrobotics.com/

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release 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. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus' products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus' use of and needs for capital. 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 15, 2025 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC from time to time. 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.

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What Nasdaq action did Nauticus Robotics (KITT) announce on December 23, 2025?

Nauticus announced it received notice on December 19, 2025 confirming compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5550(b)(1) and continued listing requirements.

What does Nasdaq Rule 5550(b)(1) compliance mean for KITT shareholders?

It means Nauticus met the Nasdaq equity requirement, restoring compliance with the exchange's continued listing standards.

How long must Nauticus maintain compliance after the December 19, 2025 notice?

The company must maintain compliance with all continued listing requirements through the Panel's jurisdiction or until April 14, 2026.

Is Nauticus subject to any monitoring after regaining compliance for KITT?

Yes. Nauticus is subject to a mandatory Panel Monitor under Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A) through December 19, 2026.

Will Nauticus change operations after regaining Nasdaq compliance (KITT)?

The company said it will focus on executing opportunities in autonomous underwater systems and related software in 2026.

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