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Nauticus Robotics Invoices Phase I: Concept Validation Under Contract for Aquanaut Mark 2
Prnewswire· 2024-07-18 12:30
Nauticus' Autonomous Solutions team has achieved a crucial victory by finalizing the engineering and proof-ofconcept documentation for the Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle. This documentation details the advancements and capabilities of Aquanaut Mark 2, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements of 10 core functionalities essential for offshore deepwater field inspection and light maintenance tasks. The reports include a technical analysis of each required capability, Factory Acceptance Test results for each vehic ...
Hot Penny Stock Pick: Why Nauticus Robotics Could Go From Unknown to Must-Own
Investor Place· 2024-06-28 10:35
As you can probably surmise, Nauticus Robotics is a robotics company. It uses sensors, AI and algorithms to develop autonomous robots for oceans. Nauticus Robotics: 'From Promise to Product' Nauticus Robotics successfully tested the AUV Aquanaut Mark 2 in the Gulf of Mexico for "launch and recovery, emergency procedures, and maneuverability." Consequently, Nauticus Robotics is confident that this vehicle will be "capable of generating daily revenue in Q3 2024 from existing contracts." Perhaps the full deplo ...
Why Is Nauticus Robotics (KITT) Stock Up 59% Today?
Investor Place· 2024-06-11 12:10
Group 1 - Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) stock is experiencing significant trading activity, with over 41 million shares traded in pre-market, compared to a daily average of about 14.1 million shares [1] - The stock saw a rally of 49% on Monday, with more than 212 million shares changing hands, despite the absence of clear news or analyst coverage [2][3] - As of Tuesday morning, KITT stock increased by 58.9%, although it was down 60.9% year-to-date as of the previous market close [3] Group 2 - KITT is classified as a penny stock, with a prior closing price of 23 cents and a market capitalization of only $14.416 million, making it susceptible to volatility [4]
Nauticus Robotics(KITT) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-14 17:10
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2024 was $500,000, down $2.4 million from the same period last year and down $600,000 from the prior quarter [17] - Adjusted net loss for Q1 2024 was $7.4 million, an improvement from a loss of $8.8 million in the prior quarter and a loss of $10.7 million in the same period last year [19] - Cash at the end of Q1 2024 was $6.2 million, compared to $0.8 million at the end of 2023, due to $11.7 million net cash received from funding [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is transitioning from defense dependency to focus on industrial, commercial, and environmental sectors, with a strong pipeline of opportunities around the Aquanaut ToolKITT [10][16] - Operating expenses for Q1 2024 were $6.0 million, a decrease of $2.6 million from Q1 2023 [38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ocean market is anticipated to have CAGRs ranging from 8% to 15% for offshore drilling and win respectively through 2030 [4] - The company is actively cultivating a promising sales pipeline that includes six potential long-term blue-chip customers across diverse industry segments [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to generate daily revenue by Q3 2024 with the Aquanaut, supported by contracts with Shell, Petrobras, and Equinor [11] - A reverse stock split is being recommended to comply with NASDAQ bid price requirements, which is seen as a necessary step for the company’s growth [12][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the near-term completion of Aquanaut's certification and the potential for significant commercial expansion [16] - The company is focused on cash preservation and cost management, with expectations for continued improvement in future quarters [20][41] Other Important Information - The company is collaborating with Florida Atlantic University to significantly reduce testing and certification costs for new vehicles [41] - The net income for Q1 2024 was $414,000, a substantial increase from previous quarters, including an $8.3 million gain in fair value of warrant liabilities [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: No questions were raised during the Q&A session - The absence of questions was noted, with management expressing excitement about the commercial team and the future prospects of the company [43][44]
Nauticus Robotics(KITT) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-14 10:05
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): May 13, 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 p ...
Nauticus Robotics Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2024
Prnewswire· 2024-05-14 01:57
HOUSTON, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. ("Nauticus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KITT) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. "We have successfully deployed Aquanaut Mark 2 in the Gulf of Mexico and tested the platform at depths greater than 1300 meters," said John W. Gibson, Jr., Nauticus' CEO and President. "We should generate daily revenue from the Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle beginning in Q3 2024 and have a strong queue of new opportunities developing. ...
Nauticus Robotics(KITT) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-13 23:30
[Part I — Financial Information](index=5&type=section&id=Part%20I%20%E2%80%94%20Financial%20Information) [Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Nauticus Robotics reported a significant revenue decrease to **$0.46 million**, yet achieved a net income of **$0.41 million** due to a non-cash gain on warrant liabilities [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased to **$29.4 million**, while warrant liabilities decreased, improving the stockholders' deficit to **($39.5 million)** Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Unaudited) | Account | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $6,187,307 | $753,398 | | Total Current Assets | $11,816,501 | $9,221,131 | | Total Assets | $29,431,488 | $26,148,475 | | **Liabilities & Stockholders' Deficit** | | | | Total Current Liabilities | $14,028,307 | $17,387,236 | | Warrant liabilities | $8,726,903 | $18,376,180 | | Notes payable - long-term, net | $44,949,988 | $31,597,649 | | Total Liabilities | $68,934,417 | $67,935,325 | | Total Stockholders' Deficit | ($39,502,929) | ($41,786,850) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Revenue plummeted by **84%** to **$0.46 million**, but a non-cash gain on warrant liabilities led to a net income of **$0.41 million** Q1 2024 vs Q1 2023 Statement of Operations (Unaudited) | Metric | Three months ended March 31, 2024 | Three months ended March 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $464,354 | $2,820,780 | | Cost of Revenue | $2,093,955 | $2,932,267 | | Operating Loss | ($5,549,330) | ($5,824,197) | | Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | ($8,309,623) | $2,236,904 | | Net Income (Loss) | $413,612 | ($14,138,665) | | Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share | $0.01 | ($0.36) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash outflow improved to **$6.66 million**, with financing activities providing **$12.03 million**, leading to a net cash increase of **$5.43 million** Q1 2024 vs Q1 2023 Cash Flow Summary (Unaudited) | Cash Flow Activity | Three months ended March 31, 2024 | Three months ended March 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | ($6,660,282) | ($8,873,938) | | Net cash from investing activities | $68,482 | $3,506,022 | | Net cash from financing activities | $12,025,709 | $59,190 | | Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $5,433,909 | ($5,308,726) | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $6,187,307 | $12,478,433 | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes highlight going concern reliance on investor support, high customer concentration, significant debt financing, and ongoing material weakness in internal controls - The company does not generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses and may require additional liquidity over the next twelve months, which a current investor has committed to provide. This support is crucial for the company to continue as a going concern[27](index=27&type=chunk) - In Q1 2024, **100%** of total revenue came from two customers. In Q1 2023, two customers accounted for **99%** of revenue, indicating significant customer concentration risk[63](index=63&type=chunk) - In January 2024, the company entered into multiple debt agreements, including a new Senior Secured Term Loan for **$9.55 million** and an incremental loan of **$3.75 million**, to fund operations[103](index=103&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) - The fair value of warrant liabilities decreased significantly, resulting in a non-cash gain of **$8.31 million** for the quarter, which was the primary driver of the company's net income[168](index=168&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses an **84%** revenue decrease, **30%** operating expense reduction, and a net income of **$0.41 million** driven by a non-cash gain, confirming reliance on external financing Q1 2024 vs Q1 2023 Operational Performance | Item | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $464,354 | $2,820,780 | ($2,356,426) | -84% | | Cost of revenue | $2,093,955 | $2,932,267 | ($838,312) | -29% | | General and administrative | $3,430,010 | $5,212,644 | ($1,782,634) | -34% | | Operating loss | ($5,549,330) | ($5,824,197) | ($274,867) | 5% | | Net income (loss) | $413,612 | ($14,138,665) | $14,552,277 | 103% | - The company acknowledges its current inability to generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses and capital expenditures. It has implemented cost-cutting measures and relies on committed investor support for liquidity to continue as a going concern[183](index=183&type=chunk) - During Q1 2024, the company received net proceeds of **$12.03 million** from debt financing, which was a significant source of cash. This was used to fund operating activities, which consumed **$6.66 million**[185](index=185&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=33&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) Disclosure is not required for smaller reporting companies - Disclosure is not required for smaller reporting companies[186](index=186&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=33&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Disclosure controls were ineffective due to an ongoing material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, with a remediation plan underway - The CEO and Interim CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2024, due to a continuing material weakness in internal control over financial reporting[188](index=188&type=chunk) - The material weakness, first identified in 2021, relates to a lack of qualified accounting personnel and inadequate procedures for the accounting close process. Remediation efforts were gapped by significant turnover of key finance personnel at the end of 2023[190](index=190&type=chunk)[191](index=191&type=chunk) - The remediation plan involves formally documenting system controls, segregation of duties, and implementing a quarterly review and testing plan for all internal controls, with completion expected by the end of Q2 2024[192](index=192&type=chunk) [Part II — Other Information](index=35&type=section&id=Part%20II%20%E2%80%94%20Other%20Information) [Legal Proceedings](index=35&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently a party to any material legal proceedings - The company is not currently a party to any material legal proceeding[196](index=196&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=35&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to previously disclosed risk factors were reported - No material changes in risk factors were reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to the 2023 Form 10-K[197](index=197&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=35&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company entered into a **$9.55 million** senior secured term loan agreement in January 2024, convertible into common stock at **$0.4582** per share - The company entered into the 2024 Term Loan Agreement on January 30, 2024, providing **$9,551,856** of secured term loans[198](index=198&type=chunk)[199](index=199&type=chunk) - The 2024 Loans are convertible at the lender's option into common stock at a conversion price of **$0.4582** per share[202](index=202&type=chunk) [Defaults upon Senior Securities](index=36&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reported no defaults upon senior securities - None[203](index=203&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=36&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[204](index=204&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=36&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated trading arrangements during the quarter - No director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the quarter[205](index=205&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=36&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists all exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including debt agreements and officer certifications - A list of exhibits filed with the report is provided, including debt agreements, amendments, and certifications[206](index=206&type=chunk)[207](index=207&type=chunk)
Nauticus Robotics Announces Timing of Release of First Quarter Earnings and Investor Conference Call
Prnewswire· 2024-05-06 23:02
HOUSTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. ("Nauticus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KITT) today announced the Company's schedule for releasing its first quarter financial and operating results for the period ended March 31, 2024. The Company plans to release its first quarter financial and operating results after market close on May 13, 2024. The Company plans to host an earnings conference call on May 14 at 9:00 am Central Daylight Time.To participate in the earnings conference call, partic ...
Nauticus Robotics(KITT) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-04-10 17:06
Financial Data and Key Metrics - Net loss for Q4 2023 was $8.8 million, compared to $5.7 million in the same period last year [12] - Full-year adjusted net loss for 2023 was $34.3 million, an increase of $18.7 million from the previous year [12] - Revenue for Q4 2023 was $1.1 million, down $2.1 million from the previous year [43] - Full-year revenue for 2023 was $6.6 million, down $4.8 million from 2022 [43] - Operating expenses for Q4 2023 were $35.3 million, a $24.9 million increase from the same period in 2022, including a one-time impairment charge of $25.3 million [43] - Cash at the end of 2023 was $800,000, with an additional $13.4 million secured in Q1 2024 from current investors [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - Autonomous Solutions group is focused on the Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle, currently undergoing full system testing in the Gulf of Mexico, with testing exceeding 1,300 meters [5] - ToolKITT software platform is platform-independent and has been successfully used on several subsea robots [6] - Electric Manipulators differentiate the company from competitors, with a focus on transitioning subsea work to autonomous untethered systems [7] - Government Solutions completed two projects for the Department of Defense in 2023 and Q1 2024, with no future work expected from these projects [50] Market Data and Key Metrics - The government market segment is believed to exceed $1.5 billion in 2025, but the company's addressable market is smaller due to capital constraints [50] - The ROV market is expected to see growth in 2025, particularly in the oil & gas industry, with opportunities for the company to enter the market with a tested vehicle [18] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is transitioning from a research and development organization to a customer-centric innovation for profit enterprise [9] - Organizational changes include the addition of an Interim CFO, General Counsel, and sales leadership, with a focus on reducing G&A expenses by more than 50% year-on-year in 2024 [16] - The company has reorganized into four business units: Autonomous Solutions, Electrical Manipulators, Autonomy Software, and Government Solutions [40] - The company is focusing on cost management and aligning its culture to be customer-centric, with a reduction in headcount from over 100 to less than 50 [23] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is optimistic about the 2025 market uplift for ROVs and the company's ability to step into the market with a tested vehicle [18] - The company is focused on delivering on contractual requirements and transforming its culture to be customer-centric [21] - Management is confident in the company's ability to create value for shareholders, lenders, and customers through cost management and operational efficiency [23] Other Important Information - The company has one Aquanaut vehicle fully assembled and being tested, with a second vehicle in the shop and a third in preparation for assembly in early 2025 [32] - The company has no plans to build additional vehicles beyond the three currently in progress, pending commercial success [32] - Management compensation is heavily weighted towards shares, reflecting confidence in the company's future [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the key areas of opportunity for the ROV market in 2025? - The ROV market, particularly in the oil & gas industry, is expected to see growth in 2025, with opportunities for the company to enter the market with a tested vehicle [18] Question: What are the most important factors for the team to focus on as the company becomes more customer-focused? - The most important factors are contractual requirements, aligning the culture to be customer-centric, and being cost-conscious [23] Question: How many Aquanauts does the company currently have, and how many are planned for the near future? - The company currently has one Aquanaut fully assembled and being tested, with a second in the shop and a third in preparation for assembly in early 2025 [32] Question: Why isn't there any insider buying of the company's shares? - Management compensation is heavily weighted towards shares, and the window for insider buying has been closed due to potential merger discussions and material non-public information [28]
Nauticus Robotics Tests Aquanaut Mk2 Vehicle, Announces 2023 Results
Prnewswire· 2024-04-10 00:50
HOUSTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. ("Nauticus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KITT) today announced preliminary testing results for its Aquanaut Mk2 vehicle and financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. "We have spent the past few months transforming Nauticus from a company with great R&D capabilities to one poised to be commercially successful," said John W. Gibson, Jr., Nauticus' CEO and President. "We successfully raised additional capital, reorganized ...