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Nauticus Robotics (KITT) sells $1.5M secured convertible debenture due 2026

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. created a new direct financial obligation by issuing an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture due 2026, called the Additional Note, with an aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000.00 to an institutional investor on July 20, 2026.

The Additional Note is convertible into 197,369 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $7.60 per share and is scheduled to mature on September 9, 2026, subject to earlier repayment as provided in the note. It was issued under a November 4, 2024 securities purchase agreement on the same terms as existing notes and was offered without registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D.

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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Principal amount $1,500,000.00 Aggregate principal of Additional Note issued July 20, 2026
Convertible shares 197,369 shares Maximum common shares issuable upon conversion of Additional Note
Conversion price $7.60 per share Fixed conversion price for Additional Note
Maturity date September 9, 2026 Scheduled maturity of Additional Note, subject to earlier repayment
Original Issue Discount financial
"the Company issued an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture Due 2026"
Original issue discount (OID) is the difference between a debt security’s face value and the lower price at which it is first sold, treated as additional interest that accrues over the life of the instrument. For investors it matters because OID raises the effective yield and changes taxable income and the holding’s cost basis over time — think of buying a $100 voucher for $90 and recognizing the $10 gain as earned interest as the voucher approaches maturity.
Senior Secured Convertible Debenture financial
"issued an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture Due 2026"
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
Rule 506 of Regulation D regulatory
"and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder"
Rule 506 of Regulation D is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission exemption that lets companies sell securities privately without registering them with the SEC, similar to a private party invitation rather than a public auction. It matters to investors because it determines how much information they’ll receive, who can buy (accredited vs. non-accredited), whether public advertising is allowed, and how easily the investment can be resold — all factors that affect risk, transparency and liquidity.

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What new debt did Nauticus Robotics (KITT) incur on July 20, 2026?

Nauticus Robotics issued an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture, called the Additional Note, with an aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000.00 to an institutional investor, creating a new direct financial obligation for the company.

What are the conversion terms of Nauticus Robotics (KITT) Additional Note?

The Additional Note is convertible into 197,369 shares of Nauticus Robotics common stock at a fixed conversion price of $7.60 per share, giving the institutional investor the right to convert the debt into equity on those terms.

When does Nauticus Robotics (KITT) Additional Note mature?

The Additional Note is scheduled to mature on September 9, 2026, or on an earlier date if repayment is required or permitted under its terms, aligning its maturity with other notes issued under the same securities purchase agreement.

Was the Nauticus Robotics (KITT) Additional Note issuance registered with the SEC?

No, the issuance of the Additional Note was not registered under the Securities Act. Nauticus Robotics relied on the private offering exemptions in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D, as well as applicable state securities law exemptions.

Under what agreement was Nauticus Robotics (KITT) Additional Note issued?

The Additional Note was issued under a securities purchase agreement dated November 4, 2024 with certain investors, including the institutional investor. It has the same terms as other notes issued under that agreement, as previously described in company disclosures.

Who purchased Nauticus Robotics (KITT) $1.5 million Additional Note?

The Additional Note with a principal amount of $1,500,000.00 was issued to an institutional investor. That investor also participated in the earlier November 4, 2024 securities purchase agreement under which this new note was authorized.
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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): July 20, 2026
NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4061187-1699753
(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:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockKITTThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
WarrantsKITTWThe 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 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

On July 20, 2026, the Company issued an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture Due 2026, in the aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000.00 (the “Additional Note”), to an institutional investor ("Investor"), which is convertible into 197,369 shares of common stock of the Company calculated at a conversion price of $7.60. The Additional Note was issued pursuant to the securities purchase agreement dated as of November 4, 2024 (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors including Investor, as previously described in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on November 5, 2024 (the “November 5 Form 8-K”). The Additional Note has the same terms as the Notes under the Securities Purchase Agreement as described in the November 5 Form 8-K and will mature on September 9, 2026 or such earlier date as is required or permitted to be repaid under such Additional Note.

The foregoing description of the transaction described in this Item 2.03 does not purport to be completed and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Additional Note, a copy of which was attached to the November 5 Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.3.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

The information set forth under Item 2.03 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference. The issuance of the Additional Note was not registered under the Securities Act in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, or under any state securities laws.




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: July 21, 2026Nauticus Robotics, Inc.
By:/s/ Michael A. Ferrier
Name: Michael A. Ferrier
Title:General Counsel

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