Nauticus Robotics, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Nauticus Robotics (KITT) filed an 8-K on December 23, 2025 reporting that Nasdaq confirmed the company has demonstrated compliance with the alternative equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). The company had previously received a deficiency letter on October 16, 2025 saying its market value of listed securities had been below the $35,000,000 minimum for 30 consecutive trading days. Nauticus requested a hearing, attended a Hearings Panel on December 4, 2025, and on December 19, 2025 Nasdaq staff and the Panel concluded the company meets the equity requirement and granted continued listing subject to conditions. The company issued a press release on December 23, 2025 announcing the outcome.

Key Details

• Oct 16, 2025: Nasdaq deficiency letter notified Nauticus that its market value of listed securities was below the $35,000,000 minimum required under Rule 5550(b)(2).
• Dec 4, 2025: Company attended a Hearings Panel; Dec 19, 2025: Nasdaq confirmed compliance with the equity alternative under Rule 5550(b)(1).
• Panel conditions for continued listing: (1) maintain compliance with all Nasdaq listing rules through April 14, 2026 (end of Panel jurisdiction); (2) maintain a shareholder equity value of $3.5 million each fiscal quarter through December 19, 2026 under a Mandatory Panel Monitor (Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A)).
• Dec 23, 2025: Company filed the 8-K and issued a press release announcing compliance.

Why It Matters
This outcome preserves Nauticus Robotics’ Nasdaq Capital Market listing for now, avoiding an immediate delisting due to low market value. However, the company must meet specific conditions — including a minimum shareholder equity level and ongoing monitoring — which create near-term compliance requirements investors should watch. If Nauticus fails to maintain those conditions, Nasdaq could revisit its listing status.