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What changed in Nauticus Robotics, Inc.'s 10-K — 2022 vs 2023

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Nauticus Robotics, Inc.'s 2022 and 2023 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2023 report.

+544 added−620 removedSource: 10-K (2024-04-10) vs 10-K (2023-03-28)

Top changes in Nauticus Robotics, Inc.'s 2023 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeIn connection with the Closing, the Sponsors and certain Nauticus Robotics Holdings stockholders entered into a lock-up agreement (the “Sponsor Lock-Up Agreement” and “Company Stockholder Lock-up Agreement”) with Nauticus Robotics Holdings and CleanTech, pursuant to which each has agreed, subject to certain customary exceptions, not to: (i) offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of CleanTech Common Stock received as merger consideration and held by it immediately after the Effective Time (the “Lock-Up Shares”), or enter into a transaction that would have the same effect; (ii) enter into transaction that would have the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any of such shares, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of such shares, in cash or otherwise; or (iii) publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge, or other arrangement, or engage in any “Short Sales” (as defined in the Sponsor Lock-Up Agreement and Company Stockholder Lock-up Agreement) with respect to any security of CleanTech; during a “Lock-Up Period” under their respective agreements. 10 Under the Sponsor Lock-up Agreement, the Lock-Up Period means the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the earlier of (x) the one year anniversary of the Closing Date; (y) the date on which the volume weighted average price of shares of Common Stock equals or exceeds $13.00 per share for twenty (20) of any thirty (30) consecutive trading days commencing after the Closing on Nasdaq, and (z) the date specified in a written waiver duly executed by Nauticus Robotics Holdings; provided that the restrictions set forth in the Sponsor Lock-up Agreement do not apply to (1) transfers or distributions to such stockholder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act , as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the stockholder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the stockholder or a member of the stockholder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the stockholder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of the Sponsor Lock-up Agreement.
Biggest changeUnder the Sponsor Lock-up Agreement, the Lock-Up Period means the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the earlier of (x) the one year anniversary of the Closing Date; (y) the date on which the volume weighted average price of shares of Common Stock equals or exceeds $13.00 per share for twenty (20) of any thirty (30) consecutive trading days commencing after the Closing on Nasdaq, and (z) the date specified in a written waiver duly executed by Nauticus Robotics Holdings; provided that the restrictions set forth in the Sponsor Lock-up Agreement do not apply to (1) transfers or distributions to such stockholder’s current or former general or limited partners, managers or members, stockholders, other equity holders or direct or indirect affiliates (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act, as amended) or to the estates of any of the foregoing; (2) transfers by bona fide gift to a member of the stockholder’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the stockholder or a member of the stockholder’s immediate family for estate planning purposes; (3) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of the stockholder; or (4) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order, in each case where such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of the Sponsor Lock-up Agreement.
Following the closing of the Merger, former holders of shares of Old Nauticus Common Stock (including shares received as a result of the Preferred Stock Conversion and the Convertible Notes Conversion, the “Stockholder Earnout Group”) shall be entitled to receive their pro rata share of up to 7,499,993 additional shares of Common Stock (the “Earnout Shares”).
Earnout Shares Following the closing of the Merger, former holders of shares of Old Nauticus Common Stock (including shares received as a result of the Preferred Stock Conversion and the Convertible Notes Conversion, the “Stockholder Earnout Group”) shall be entitled to receive their pro rata share of up to 7,499,993 additional shares of Common Stock (the “Earnout Shares”).
However, these hydraulic arms are very rudimentary add-on features incapable of complex coordination or more advanced concepts like goal directed, impedance-force control. 2 On the other hand, most manipulation missions are performed by ROV designs. These tethered robots, which are specifically aimed at subsea manipulation, are attached to topside support vessels for power and communication.
However, these hydraulic arms are very rudimentary add-on features incapable of complex coordination or more advanced concepts like goal directed, impedance-force control. On the other hand, most manipulation missions are performed by ROV designs. These tethered robots, which are specifically aimed at subsea manipulation, are attached to topside support vessels for power and communication.
And it is these exact technological advancements that are required in a communication-poor, power-limited environment. There is an emerging need for the hybrid operation: a highly maneuverable platform that can perform manipulation work and also travel efficiently for tens of kilometers.
And it is these technological advancements that are required in a communication-poor, power-limited environment. There is an emerging need for the hybrid operation: a highly maneuverable platform that can perform manipulation work and also travel efficiently for tens of kilometers.
As a result of the Closing, an aggregate of 3,970,266 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise of these options. Earnout Shares.
As a result of the Closing, an aggregate of 3,970,266 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise of these options.
The Earnout Shares will be released and delivered to the Stockholder Earnout Group upon occurrence of the following (each, a “Triggering Event”): i. one-half of the Earnout Shares will be released if, within a 5-year period following the signing date of the Merger Agreement, the volume-weighted average price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per share over any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period; ii. one-quarter of the Earnout Shares will be released if, within a 5-year period following the signing date of the Merger Agreement, the volume-weighted average price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $17.50 per share over any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period; and iii. one-quarter of the Earnout Shares will be released if, within a 5-year period following the signing date of the Merger Agreement, the volume-weighted average price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $20.00 per share over any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period. 9 Subscription Agreements.
The Earnout Shares will be released and delivered to the Stockholder Earnout Group upon occurrence of the following (each, a “Triggering Event”): i. one-half of the Earnout Shares will be released if, within a 5-year period following the signing date of the Merger Agreement, the volume-weighted average price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per share over any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period; ii. one-quarter of the Earnout Shares will be released if, within a 5-year period following the signing date of the Merger Agreement, the volume-weighted average price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $17.50 per share over any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period; and iii. one-quarter of the Earnout Shares will be released if, within a 5-year period following the signing date of the Merger Agreement, the volume-weighted average price of our Common Stock equals or exceeds $20.00 per share over any 20 trading days within a 30-day trading period.
In addition, each outstanding option to purchase shares of Old Nauticus Common Stock (an “Old Nauticus Option”), whether or not then vested and exercisable, was assumed by CLAQ and converted automatically (and without any required action on the part of such holder of outstanding Old Nauticus Option) into an option to purchase shares of the CLAQ’s Common Stock equal to the number of shares determined by multiplying the number of shares of the Old Nauticus Common Stock subject to such Old Nauticus Option immediately prior to the Closing by the Exchange Ratio.
In addition, each outstanding option to purchase shares of Old Nauticus Common Stock (an “Old Nauticus Option”), whether or not then vested and exercisable, was assumed by CLAQ and converted automatically (and without any required action on the part of such holder of outstanding Old Nauticus Option) into an option to purchase shares of the CLAQ’s Common Stock equal to the number of shares determined by multiplying the number of shares of the Old Nauticus 8 Table of Contents Common Stock subject to such Old Nauticus Option immediately prior to the Closing by the Exchange Ratio.
As such, they take advantage of high data rates and the power-rich environment afforded by the tether. Although operator fatigue is a notorious problem, most ROV operators are paid by the hour, and that has unfortunately held down advancing the state of the art in operational efficiency, control, and manipulation sophistication.
As such, they take advantage of high data rates and the power-rich environment afforded by the tether. Although operator fatigue is a notorious problem, most ROV operators are paid by the hour, and that has unfortunately held down advancing the state of 1 Table of Contents the art in operational efficiency, control, and manipulation sophistication.
These products combine to minimize mission execution cost, enhance safety, and enable the application of state-of-the-art robotic technologies to the needs of the ocean customer. Continued Investment in Innovation We will continue to invest significant resources in developing proprietary technologies across hardware, firmware, software, and controls to commercialize our robotic systems.
These products combine to minimize mission execution cost, enhance safety, and enable the application of state-of-the-art robotic technologies to the needs of the ocean customer. 4 Table of Contents Continued Investment in Innovation We will continue to invest significant resources in developing proprietary technologies across hardware, firmware, software, and controls to commercialize our robotic systems.
In connection with the Closing, Nauticus Robotics Holdings, CleanTech and certain stockholders of each of Nauticus Robotics Holdings and CleanTech who received shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Merger Agreement, entered into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (“Registration Rights Agreement”). Lock-up Agreement and Arrangements.
In connection with the Closing, Nauticus Robotics Holdings, CleanTech and certain stockholders of each of Nauticus Robotics Holdings and CleanTech who received shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Merger Agreement, entered into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (“Registration Rights Agreement”). 9 Table of Contents Lock-up Agreement and Arrangements.
Such reports and other information filed by the Company with the SEC are available free of charge on our website at https://www.nauticusrobotics.com as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Our SEC filings are also available to the public from the SEC’s internet site at https://www.sec.gov. 11
Such reports and other information filed by the Company with the SEC are available free of charge on our website at https://www.nauticusrobotics.com as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Our SEC filings are also available to the public from the SEC’s internet site at https://www.sec.gov. 12 Table of Contents
Department of Defense requirements for safeguarding data and other sensitive information is a main focus of the organization. Intellectual Property The ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection through patent and trademark filings is important to our business.
Department of Defense requirements for safeguarding data and other sensitive information is a main focus of the organization. 7 Table of Contents Intellectual Property The ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection through patent and trademark filings is important to our business.
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 legacy systems and other third-party vehicle platforms.
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.
The Company Lock-up Agreement expired on March 8, 2023. Where You Can Find More Information The Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to reports filed pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act are filed with the SEC.
Where You Can Find More Information The Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to reports filed pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act are filed with the SEC.
The vehicles both exhibit the ability to traverse long distances, transform their hull to expose dual robotic manipulators, perform robotic tasks, and then return to the launch site or other predetermined location. The Aquanaut is designed to meet commercial requirements related to performing inspection, maintenance, and repair work in subsea oil & gas and offshore wind energy applications.
The vehicle exhibits the ability to traverse long distances, transform its hull to expose dual robotic manipulators, perform robotic tasks, and then return to the launch site or other predetermined location. It is designed to meet commercial requirements related to performing inspection, maintenance, and repair work in subsea oil & gas and offshore wind energy applications.
Our expertise in dexterous manipulation supports the deployment of electric, subsea manipulators that will be used by Nauticus for its own vehicles, but may also address a market need to retrofit existing ROV’s with manipulators that have both workclass strength and reach envelopes. ToolKITT integrates total robot and vehicle functions that simplify operational control through ‘mouse clicks’, not joysticks.
Our expertise in dexterous manipulation supports the deployment of electric, subsea manipulators that will be used by Nauticus for its own vehicles, but could also address a market need to retrofit existing ROV’s with manipulators that have both workclass strength and reach envelopes. ToolKITT integrates total robot and vehicle functions that simplify operational control through "intuitive, platform-agnostic user interface".
Our technological innovations also include: ● A subsea vehicle that can transform its hull shape from a hydrodynamic transit vehicle to a working ROV mode that exposes two workclass manipulators ● A multi-layered software subsystem that handles vehicle control, perception, and manipulation supported through machine learning paradigms ● An acoustic-based mesh network communication system that provides multi-point communication capabilities between multiple subsea vehicles and the sea surface 3 Source: Henchion M, Hayes M, Mullen AM, Fenelon M, Tiwari B.
Our technological innovations also include: • A subsea vehicle that can transform its hull shape from a hydrodynamic transit vehicle to a working ROV mode that exposes two workclass manipulators. • A multi-layered software subsystem that handles vehicle control, perception, and manipulation supported through machine learning paradigms. • An acoustic-based network communication system that provides multi-point communication capabilities between subsea vehicles and the sea surface.
Through our investment relationships with both Transocean and Schlumberger, we have in place a global footprint of opportunities to pursue and an infrastructure that can be leveraged to expedite service deployments. Customers Nauticus currently has developed two models of subsea robots — Aquanaut and Argonaut.
Through our investment relationships with both Transocean and Schlumberger, we have in place a global footprint of opportunities to pursue and an infrastructure that can be leveraged to expedite service deployments. Nauticus currently has one subsea robot — Aquanaut.
Currently, Nauticus manages a supply chain with many suppliers that specialize in parts aimed toward subsea vehicles. A shared and key component of Aquanaut and Argonaut subsea vehicles is the energy storage system — a Li-ion battery. There are a variety of suppliers available to provide this battery subsystem.
Currently, Nauticus manages a supply chain with many suppliers that specialize in parts aimed toward subsea vehicles. A key component of Aquanaut subsea vehicle is the energy storage system — a Li-ion battery. There are a variety of suppliers available to provide this battery subsystem. One battery, in particular, that Nauticus uses is from SubCTech, a German company.
We believe we have good relations with our employees. Merger Agreement On the Closing Date, Nauticus consummated its previously announced Business Combination pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as amended, by and among Nauticus’ predecessor CleanTech, Merger Sub and Nauticus Robotics Holdings.
Merger Agreement On the Closing Date, Nauticus consummated its previously announced Business Combination pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as amended, by and among Nauticus’ predecessor CleanTech, Merger Sub and Nauticus Robotics Holdings.
A longer-term market where Nauticus could expand is Aquaculture, and that segment is expected to increase significantly. With the world’s population on course to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the global demand for protein is expected to grow by 40%. 3 One way to meet our protein needs is to sustainably maintain both wild fish reserves and farmed fish.
With the world’s population on course to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the global demand for protein is expected to grow by 40%. 3 One way to meet our protein needs is to sustainably maintain both wild fish reserves and farmed fish.
Nauticus utilizes a combination of the protections afforded to the owners of patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks to secure its intellectual property. In addition, Nauticus requires employment agreements which stipulate IP protections for the company.
Nauticus utilizes a combination of the protections afforded to the owners of patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks to secure its intellectual property. In addition, Nauticus requires employment agreements which stipulate IP protections for the company. For external relationships, non-disclosure agreements and other contractual restrictions are used to establish and protect our intellectual property.
As we progress toward more production of our ocean vehicles, trade studies will be conducted to identify subassembly outsourcing options that will reduce the number of parts required in-house for final assembly at our facility.
The batteries are a long-lead-time item and are ordered well in advance of the time they are required to be integrated into the vehicle. As we progress toward more production of our ocean vehicles, trade studies will be conducted to identify subassembly outsourcing options that will reduce the number of parts required in-house for final assembly at our facility.
Many studies have demonstrated that naive implementation of autonomy can result in opaque systems—meaning that it is difficult to explain their outcomes—unless a focus of the system architecture is the interdependence between human and robotic systems. Besides basing our success metrics on operator mental burden, advances in three key areas will differentiate this architecture.
Many studies have demonstrated that naive implementation of autonomy can result in opaque systems—meaning that it is difficult to explain their outcomes— unless a focus of the system architecture is the interdependence between human and robotic systems.
Our findings through target customer interactions indicate that the size of the port and security market and expected adoption of such technology in the next three to five years will be substantial.
The use of technology like Aquanaut is a significant topic in port security and management but is difficult to properly assess through industry reports alone. Our findings through target customer interactions indicate that the size of the port and security market and expected adoption of such technology in the next three to five years will be substantial.
We believe the following to be the key capabilities of the Aquanaut: ● Transformable hull design that enables efficient operations in transit (AUV mode) and at the worksite (ROV mode) ● All-electric design for both propulsion and manipulation ● Capable of operating under supervised autonomy and fully autonomous vehicle control modes 5 ● Multi-modal sensor suite capable of creating a high resolution 3-D map of the near-space environment to support manipulation ● Onboard navigation that enables extended transit to a worksite Argonaut Argonaut is a derivative of the Aquanaut vehicle Argonaut, which has enhanced capabilities for transit and autonomous operations.
We believe the following to be the key capabilities of the Aquanaut: • Transformable hull design that enables efficient operations in transit (AUV mode) and at the worksite (ROV mode) • All-electric design for both propulsion and manipulation • Capable of operating under supervised autonomy and fully autonomous vehicle control modes • Multi-modal sensor suite providing the required perception of the near-space environment to support manipulation • Onboard navigation that enables extended transit to a worksite ToolKITT ToolKITT is a software platform consisting of interrelated products for ocean sensing, manipulation, autonomous behaviors, survey, search & recovery, and manual intervention.
Published 2017 Jul 20. doi:10.3390/foods6070053. 4 We believe the primary drivers towards the adoption of Nauticus’ products include: ● Substantial reduction in the cost to deliver subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair services to customers ● Reduced carbon footprint provided by the reduction in size of the surface vessels required to perform work ● Reduced number of crew exposed to offshore work hazards ● Additional cost savings from fewer vessel days due to improved operational efficiencies ● Reduction of hydraulic fluid leaks We believe the benefits of our robotic systems will have clear implications across many industries, including offshore wind, port security, aquaculture, traditional energy, subsea mining, and telecommunications.
We believe the primary drivers towards the adoption of Nauticus’ products include: • Substantial reduction in the cost to deliver subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair services to customers. • Reduced carbon footprint provided by the reduction in size of the surface vessels required to perform work. • Reduced number of crew exposed to offshore work hazards. • Additional cost savings from fewer vessel days due to improved operational efficiencies. • Reduction of hydraulic fluid leaks.
Each product is developed from an advanced automation perspective with focus on increased performance, lower cost, and environmentally friendly operations. The Nauticus product portfolio includes a new archetype of subsea vehicle, the AURV we call Aquanaut, that can change its configuration to optimize performance during various transit and manipulation phases of the mission.
The Nauticus product portfolio includes a new archetype of subsea vehicle, the AURV we call Aquanaut, which can change its configuration to optimize performance during various transit and manipulation phases of the mission.
Although the entire suite is comprised of the following components, each one is capable of existing independently, being seamlessly integrated into existing customer platforms and systems: ● Helmsman — Safe, efficient, reactive, on-board control system for maritime robotic platforms ● Commander — Mission planning, autonomy, and direct commanding of maritime robotic platforms ● Wayfinder — Perception-based mapping and world modelling ● Wavelink — Disruption-tolerant, secure, communication network for maritime robotic platforms ● Loggerhead — Data collection and analysis for customer data products and diagnostics Competition Current Solutions: Ocean Services utilizing AUVs/ROVs are based on vessel companies contracting two ways with clients — Long Term Annual Contracts and Spot Market Contracts.
Although the entire suite is comprised of the following components, each one is capable of existing independently, being seamlessly integrated into existing customer platforms and systems: • Helmsman — Safe, efficient, reactive, on-board control system for maritime robotic platforms • Commander — Mission planning, autonomy, and direct commanding of maritime robotic platforms • Wayfinder — Perception-based mapping and world modelling • Wavelink — Disruption-tolerant, secure, communication network for maritime robotic platforms • Loggerhead — Data collection and analysis for customer data products and diagnostics 5 Table of Contents Olympic Arm The Olympic Arm is an all-electric subsea manipulator designed for a variety of intervention tasks on work class ROVs.
Its capabilities could also satisfy the needs for port security and maintenance, aquaculture, telecommunications, and subsea mining markets. In this setting, the vehicle performs a variety of tasks, including inspection, maintenance, and repair of customer assets. The Argonaut is designed for a different mission set that is driven by the needs of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Its capabilities could also satisfy the needs for port security and maintenance, aquaculture, telecommunications, and subsea mining markets. In this setting, the vehicle performs a variety of tasks, including inspection, maintenance, and repair of customer assets. The initial Aquanaut commercial unit is planned to be operational in the second quarter of 2024.
We plan to provide over-the-air updates from our Houston-based engineering team to ensure that vehicles are equipped and qualified with the latest alogrithms in our autonomy framework. We believe we will have a residual revenue opportunity through a long-term license for the autonomy updates.
Due to the specific nature of security requests, we believe that custom development will be a requirement. We plan to provide over-the-air updates from our Houston-based engineering team to ensure that vehicles are equipped and qualified with the latest algorithms in our autonomy framework.
The Biden administration announced the installation of 30GW of offshore renewables to be installed off American shores by 2030. In total, this would imply around 15,000 more wind turbines to be installed in just the United States and Europe.
Th 1 Source: https://www.westwoodenergy.com/reports/world-rov-operations-market-forecast-2019-2023. 2 Source: https://gwec.net/global-offshore-wind-report-2021/. 2 Table of Contents e Biden administration announced the installation of 30GW of offshore renewables to be installed off American shores by 2030. In total, this would imply around 15,000 more wind turbines to be installed in just the United States and Europe.
This product embodies a complete command and control suite of software components that provide the intelligence necessary to transit and perform work with minimal interventions.
However, the software platform can also be used across other robotic platforms in the ocean space and, theoretically, outside of the ocean domain as well. This product embodies a complete command and control suite of software components that provide the intelligence necessary to transit and perform work with minimal interventions.
These services will be deployed through various RaaS contracting mechanisms as the market requires. The ToolKITT software platform is intended to be licensed on a SaaS basis or, in some cases, sold to end customers through a perpetual license. In the latter case, end users will be contracted for software support and maintenance.
The service and sales business model will be applied to the commercial fleet services aspect of our business. The ToolKITT software platform is intended to be licensed or, in some cases, sold to end customers through a perpetual license. In the latter case, end users are expected to be contracted for software support and maintenance.
New versions and upgrades will be sold to customers set to retain the recurring revenue nature of the SaaS/RaaS model. Although the sale of Nauticus’ products may occur on either point sales or RaaS/SaaS models, the fleet services and software (“ToolKITT”) are targeted for this type of recurring revenue sales.
Although the sale of Nauticus’ products may occur on either point sales, rental or SaaS models, the fleet services and software (“ToolKITT”) are targeted for this type of recurring revenue sales. Other products (US Defense) and Olympic Arms (for existing ROVs) are anticipated to be sold through conventional sales contracts with accompanying software licenses.
Customers and Partners Nauticus is actively engaged in the development of specialized ocean vehicles for U.S. government interests. In this work, we are teaming with a Large Confidential Government Contractor to deliver ocean vehicles that meet the challenging objectives of the U.S. Services.
In this work, we are teaming with a Large Confidential Government Contractor to deliver ocean vehicles that meet the challenging objectives of the U.S. Services. In the past we have been funded directly by DARPA to develop our advanced ocean capabilities.
AUVs are utilized within the market differently than ROVs with smaller survey vessels used that do not have crane systems or DP2 position control classification. These types of vessels will cost up to $60K/day with the AUV related costs being between $10 – $20K/day.
The mobilization and demobilization costs of the equipment are an additional service fee the majority of the time. AUVs are utilized within the market differently than ROVs with smaller survey vessels used that do not have crane systems or DP2 position control classification.
Consideration is also given, particularly with respect to software, as to the benefits of seeking a patent against the associated market risks of providing public exposure of the invention. In many cases with our software, Nauticus holds this code and algorithms as trade secrets. Nauticus has patented its reconfigurable hull design for subsea vehicles.
Nauticus will file for patent protection if the invention is believed to be patentable and the resulting patent will be beneficial in protecting the invention in the marketplaces. Consideration is also given, particularly with respect to software, as to the benefits of seeking a patent against the associated market risks of providing public exposure of the invention.
ToolKITT ToolKITT is a cloud software platform consisting of interrelated products for ocean sensing, manipulation, autonomous behaviors, survey, search & recovery, and manual intervention. This functionality encompasses robotic controls, user interfaces, sensor integration, simulation, data analysis, and communication frameworks purposely built to enable work subsea. This software unifies all of Nauticus’ products into a single control architecture.
This functionality encompasses robotic controls, user interfaces, sensor integration, simulation, data analysis, and communication frameworks purposely built to enable work subsea. This software unifies all of Nauticus’ products into a single control architecture. This system includes a communications middleware that orchestrates vehicle activities, performs updates, and enables multi-agent interaction and mission planning.
These manipulators are the first in their market class and utilize specialized actuation systems to achieve the strength performance necessary for workclass systems. This patent was granted on January 24, 2023 under USPTO Number 11559905. Nauticus has also filed for protection of our Company name and brand under trademark registration in the United States.
This patent was granted on January 24, 2023, under USPTO Number 11559905. Nauticus has also filed for protection of our Company name and brand under trademark registration in the United States. Employees and Human Capital Resources We had 72 employees as of December 31, 2023, including our named executive officers.
We plan to have multiple service offerings for the port and harbor security market through vehicle sales and leases to the customer, including all equipment necessary to conduct Aquanaut missions. This will lead to Autonomy- as- a- Service, using the ToolKITT and behavior development license agreements for our customer base.
We plan to have multiple service offerings for the port and harbor security market through vehicle sales and leases to the customer, including all equipment necessary to conduct Aquanaut missions. Aquanaut is an excellent multi-tool, but many of the ‘tools’ required for the vehicle are software based.
Other products such as Argonaut (US Defense) and Olympic Arms (for existing ROVs) are anticipated to be sold through conventional sales contracts with accompanying software licenses. Aquanaut, the commercial subsea vehicle, may also be sold to selective customers, when those sales are not expected to cannibalize or compete with other Nauticus fleet services.
Aquanaut, the commercial subsea vehicle, may also be sold to selective customers, when those sales are not expected to cannibalize or compete with other Nauticus fleet services. Currently, Nauticus has not completed any material product sales, and many of its core products are still under development.
We have seen some increase in discretionary spending even while COVID-19 has caused a decrease in government spending in other areas. We do not expect a reduction in spending from supporting agencies. The use of technology like Aquanaut is a significant topic in port security and management but is difficult to properly assess through industry reports alone.
COVID-19 has had a minimal effect on defense spending on our products. We have seen some increase in discretionary spending even while COVID-19 has caused a decrease in government spending in other areas. We do not expect a reduction in spending from supporting agencies.
In general, geopolitical tension drives defense spending for reconnaissance and covert littoral battlefield and deepwater assets such as Argonaut, and agencies that sponsor these developments have affirmed this belief. COVID-19 has had a minimal effect on defense spending on our products.
Due to the inherent stealth that the undersea domain presents, we believe this area will see a sharp increase in development spending and acquisitions. In general, geopolitical tension drives defense spending for reconnaissance and covert littoral battlefield and deepwater assets, and agencies that sponsor these developments have affirmed this belief.
Nauticus has also developed a full-featured software stack, called ToolKITT, that provides autonomous and semi-autonomous control modes covering all aspects of subsea vehicle missions. This software, although indigenous to Nauticus’ own subsea vehicles, can also be deployed in existing ROV’s to enhance and expand their operational capabilities.
The second Aquanaut is to be completed towards the end of 2024, with the third unit expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. Nauticus has also developed a full-featured software stack, called ToolKITT, that provides autonomous and semi-autonomous control modes covering many aspects of subsea vehicle missions.
This approach protects the Company’s vehicle configuration that enables it to transit long distances and then transform into a working robot once at the worksite. This capability is key to exploiting the vehicle architecture and its tetherless operational modes. Similarly, Nauticus has applied for patent protection for its all-electric, workclass robotic manipulators.
In many cases with our software, Nauticus holds this code and algorithms as trade secrets. Nauticus has patented its reconfigurable hull design for subsea vehicles. This approach protects the Company’s vehicle configuration that enables it to transit long distances and then transform into a working robot once at the worksite.
Strategic Collaborators We collaborate with market leaders in complementary technologies such as energy storage and sensors while nurturing market relationships with key customers. Our collaborations with high-profile industry leaders provide valuable feedback that we believe will enhance our early mover advantage.
Our collaborations with high-profile industry leaders provide valuable feedback that we believe will enhance our early mover advantage. We also expect that these relationships will provide us enhanced credibility and better lead generation and conversion of additional potential customers.
Products, Services and Revenue: Nauticus is in an industry that operates on a service-based daily rate model, often with very lengthy master service agreements. These master service agreements can span from two to four years, or more, for each device dedicated to one customer, resulting in low utilization per asset.
Products, Services and Revenue Nauticus is in an industry that operates on a service-based daily rate model which requires a master service agreement. Nauticus optimizes asset utilization across different customers in the same geography by managing the scope of work with each customer to maximize asset utilization.
Legal Proceedings Nauticus is not engaged in any legal proceedings and there is no legal action anticipated by the company. Employees We had 93 employees as of December 31, 2022, including our named executive officers. None of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements, and we have not experienced any strikes or work stoppages related to labor relations issues.
None of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements, and we have not experienced any strikes or work stoppages related to labor relations issues. We believe we have good relations with our employees. Our human capital resources objectives include identifying, recruiting, retaining, incentivizing and integrating our existing and new employees.
We also expect that these relationships will provide us enhanced credibility and better lead generation and conversion of additional potential customers. Growth Strategy The key elements of our growth strategy include: Accelerate the Development of our Robotic Systems Nauticus is committed to the development of a complete ocean eco-system of robotic technologies.
Growth Strategy The key elements of our growth strategy include: Accelerate the Development of our Robotic Systems Nauticus is committed to the development of a complete ocean eco-system of robotic technologies. Each product is developed from an advanced automation perspective with focus on increased performance, lower cost, and environmentally friendly operations.
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Item 1. Business Nauticus is a developer of ocean robots, autonomy software, and services delivered to the marine industries. Nauticus was initially incorporated as Houston Mechatronics, Inc. on March 27, 2014, in the State of Texas.
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Item 1. Business 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.
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Nauticus is transforming from a business where revenue was primarily generated through engineering service contracts, with both government and commercial customers, to a company that performs subsea robotic services through various technology-based products.
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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 .
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Nauticus’ products and services will be primarily delivered to commercial and government-facing customers through a Robotics as a Service (“RaaS”) business model and direct product sales for both hardware platforms and software licenses.
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Today, these markets are served by service companies offering Vessel-based services with the cost of these services being split substantially on the cost to operate the vessel over the ROV.
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The RaaS revenue model emulates the Software as a Service (“SaaS”) revenue model, which is commonly used for consumer and business software licensing, but extends the model to include robots. In the SaaS model, the end user pays a fixed fee for a set period of time in order to use of the software.
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Overall, the Defense market is expected to perform strongly in the next 5 years as geopolitical tensions continue to indicate that peer competitor and near-peer competitor engagements are likely in the ocean domain. Unmanned systems, especially in the maritime domain, will be front and center and see heavy investment.
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In the case of Nauticus’ RaaS model, clients will be charged a flat fee for performing the service over a period of time as required to complete the task. This fixed fee supports full use of Aquanaut, Hydronaut, ToolKITT, the communication infrastructure, and the personnel required to support the servicing mission.
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We believe we will have a residual revenue opportunity through a long-term license for the autonomy updates. A longer-term market where Nauticus could expand is Aquaculture, and that segment is expected to increase significantly.
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The RaaS fee approach encompasses the complete technology stack that is required to complete the contracted work. This can be contrasted with the industry’s current commercial approach, which bills clients based on the individual elements for performing the servicing mission (e.g., an itemized invoice for deployment of the equipment, tooling, crew, boat fuel, vessel, etc.).
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Besides basing our success metrics on operator mental burden, advances in three key 3 Source: Henchion M, Hayes M, Mullen AM, Fenelon M, Tiwari B. Future Protein Supply and Demand: Strategies and Factors Influencing a Sustainable Equilibrium. Foods. 2017;6(7):53. Published 2017 Jul 20. doi:10.3390/foods6070053. 3 Table of Contents areas will differentiate this architecture.
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With the RaaS model, a flat rate, currently estimated to be $30,000-$50,000/day, will be billed to cover all equipment and personnel required to perform the service, irrespective of exactly which tasks are being performed.
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We believe the benefits of our robotic systems will have clear implications across many industries, including offshore wind, port security, aquaculture, traditional energy, subsea mining, and telecommunications. Strategic Collaborators We collaborate with market leaders in complementary technologies such as energy storage and sensors while nurturing market relationships with key customers.
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In Nauticus’ RaaS model, the subscriber pays for the service and not the rolled-up costs individually, as is frequently done today via an a la carte menu fashion. All other costs are covered in the subscription fee, including the long-term maintenance and servicing of the robots.
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The patented design consists of electric actuators, replacing the conventional hydraulic variants. This allows for precise and accurate control of the manipulator, which enables ROV operators to perform complex and delicate tasks. The manipulator also uses biodegradable oil instead of hydraulic fluid, which is a more environmentally friendly solution.
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At this stage, Nauticus proposes the use of a RaaS business model for delivering services to commercial clients only. In contrast to the other robotics systems, Argonaut is handled differently and does not currently fall under the RaaS business model. The client base for Argonaut purchases the platform outright.
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When fully utilizing ToolKitt, the arm can provide the ROV operator autonomous and semi-autonomous task completion. This is due to a combination of resolute positioning sensors, force feedback capability, precise actuation, and behavioral and perception capabilities provided by ToolKitt.
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There is longer-term service revenue associated with each platform around maintenance and add-on enhancements and payloads. Nauticus’ near-term objective is to disrupt the current ocean services paradigm through the introduction and integration of advanced robotic technologies.
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Competition Current Solutions: Ocean Services utilizing AUVs/ROVs are based on vessel companies contracting two ways with clients — Long Term Annual Contracts and Spot Market Contracts. These vessel companies either own their own fleet of AUV/ROVs or they subcontract with an AUV/ROV services providers.
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These key technologies are supervised autonomy control software, novel robotic platforms capable of implementing autonomous behaviors, acoustic communications networking protocols, force/torque controllable electric manipulation, perception, artificial intelligence and machine learning software, and multimodal 3-D workspace sensors.
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Sample of Traditional Energy Market Service Providers: • Oceaneering • Subsea 7 • Fugro • DOF • C-Innovations • Helix • Saipem Sample of Platform Manufacturers (Product Sales): • Forum • TechnipFMC (now moving into services) • SMD • SAAB Sample of Autonomous Surface Vessel coupled to Subsea Platform Assets: • Ocean Infinity • Reach Subsea • Fugro Sample of ToolKITT competitors • SeeByte 6 Table of Contents • Greensea IQ Customers and Partners Nauticus has been engaged in the development of specialized ocean vehicles for U.S. government interests.
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Implementation of these technologies enables substantially improved operations at significantly reduced costs and greenhouse gas emissions over conventional methods based on the size of legacy surface support vessels, their crew, and required communications and power links. Legacy surface support vessels are typically 75-meter vessels, requiring a large crew and substantial equipment.
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This software, although indigenous to Nauticus’ own subsea vehicles, can and has been deployed in existing ROV’s and other company's AUV's to enhance and expand their operational capabilities and ability to integrate multirobot missions in the future.
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Further, using a tethered remotely operated vehicle (“ROV”), the surface support vessel must support large spools of communication and power cable that can link the surface to the ROV, for example, down to 3,000m. This outfit can cost upwards of $100,000 per day, based on the size of the crew and the cost of the surface support vessel and equipment.
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This capability is key to exploiting the vehicle architecture and its tetherless operational modes. Similarly, Nauticus has applied for patent protection for its all-electric, workclass robotic manipulators. These manipulators are the first in their market class and utilize specialized actuation systems to achieve the strength performance necessary for workclass systems.
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In comparison, Nauticus’ cost estimates, which it validated through testing of the Hydronaut and Aquanaut, show that these costs can be reduced significantly when the full complement of Nauticus technologies are deployed. This is because the cost to outfit and hire the vessel are reduced, as Hydronaut is an 18-meter vessel, requiring fewer crew and resources.
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We endeavor to recruit the best people for the position regardless of gender, ethnicity or other protected traits and it is our policy to fully comply with all laws applicable to discrimination in the workplace. Our diversity, equity and inclusion principles are also reflected in our employee training and policies.
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And the reduced crew and vessel size lead to large reductions in greenhouse gases emitted during these operations. Further, because the Aquanaut is an untethered ROV, it does not require the amounts of communication and power cables that a tethered ROV requires, reducing the cost of operations.
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The principal purposes of our equity incentive plans are to attract, retain and motivate selected employees, consultants, officers and directors through the granting of stock-based compensation awards and cash-based incentive bonus awards.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

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Biggest changeOur future capital needs may require us to sell additional equity or debt securities that may dilute our stockholders or introduce covenants that may restrict its operations or our ability to pay dividends. ● We may be unable to raise additional capital needed to fund and grow our business. ● Our management team has limited skills and experience related to managing a public company. ● We will incur significant increased expenses and administrative burdens as a public company, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, and operating results. ● We operate in a competitive industry that is subject to rapid technological change, and we expect competition to increase. ● Our financial results may vary significantly from period to period due to fluctuations in our operating costs, product demand and other factors. ● We have yet to achieve positive operating cash flow and, given our projected funding needs, our ability to generate positive cash flow is uncertain.
Biggest changeWe have not yet identified all of the suppliers that we are likely to rely on to support future commercialization of our core products. • Our transition to an outsourced manufacturing business model for our commercial products may not be successful, which could harm our ability to deliver products and recognize revenue. • We may be unable to adequately control the costs associated with our operations. • We operate in a competitive industry that is subject to rapid technological change, and we expect competition to increase. • If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be adversely affected. • Our financial results may vary significantly from period to period due to fluctuations in our operating costs, product demand and other factors. • We have yet to achieve positive operating cash flow and, given our projected funding needs, our ability to generate positive cash flow is uncertain. • We expect to incur substantial R&D costs and devote significant resources to identifying and commercializing new products, which could significantly reduce our profitability and may never result in revenue to us. • As part of growing our business, we may undertake acquisitions, from time to time.
The success of any proposed product and service offerings will depend on numerous factors, including our ability to: ● attract, recruit and retain qualified personnel, including engineers, design and production personnel and service technicians; ● identify the preferred product and service features in multiple industries, such as offshore wind energy, defense, and subsea oil and gas and successfully incorporate those features into our products; ● develop and introduce proposed products and services in sufficient quality and quantities and in a timely manner; ● adequately protect our intellectual property and avoid infringing upon the intellectual property rights of third parties; and ● demonstrate the cost savings and efficacy of the proposed products and services.
The success of any proposed product and service offerings will depend on numerous factors, including our ability to: • attract, recruit and retain qualified personnel, including engineers, design and production personnel and service technicians; • identify the preferred product and service features in multiple industries, such as offshore wind energy, defense, and subsea oil and gas and successfully incorporate those features into our products; • develop and introduce in a timely manner proposed products and services of sufficient quality and in sufficient quantities; • adequately protect our intellectual property and avoid infringing upon the intellectual property rights of third parties; and • demonstrate the cost savings and efficacy of our products and services.
Defects, glitches, or malfunctions in our products or the software that operates them, failure of our products to perform as expected, connectivity issues or operator errors, result in product recalls, lower than expected return on investment for customers, cause harm to operators and significant safety concerns, each of which could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and our reputation.
Defects, glitches, or malfunctions in our products or the software that operates them, failure of our products to perform as expected, connectivity issues or operator errors, could result in product recalls, lower than expected return on investment for customers, and could cause harm to operators and significant safety concerns, each of which could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and our reputation.
Even if our products perform properly and are used as intended, if operators sustain any injuries while using our products, we could be exposed to liability and our results of operations, financial condition, and our reputation may be adversely affected. Our products contain complex technology and must be used as designed and intended in order to operate safely and effectively.
Even if our products perform properly and are used as intended, if operators sustain any injuries while using our products, we could be exposed to liability and our results of operations, financial condition, and reputation may be adversely affected. Our products contain complex technology and must be used as designed and intended in order to operate safely and effectively.
We may not be able to attract, assimilate, develop or retain qualified personnel in the future, and our failure to do so could adversely affect our business, including the execution of our strategy.
We may not be able to attract, assimilate, develop or retain qualified personnel in the future, and our failure to do so could adversely affect our business, including the execution of our business strategy.
The impact of being a public company could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board, our board committees or as executive officers.
The impact of being a public company could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board, or on committees of our Board or as executive officers.
Our business is also dependent on the continued supply of lithium-ion battery cells. While we believe several sources of cells are available, we have to date sourced from only one supplier for our commercial production, and we may have limited flexibility in changing cell suppliers once contracted.
Our business is also dependent on the continued supply of lithium-ion battery cells. While we believe several sources of lithium-ion cells are available, we have to date sourced from only one supplier for our commercial production, and we may have limited flexibility in changing cell suppliers once contracted.
Also, negative public perceptions regarding the suitability of lithium-ion cells for littoral or deep sea applications, the social and environmental impacts of mineral mining or procurement associated with the constituents of lithium-ion cells, or any future incident involving lithium-ion cells, such as a vehicle or other fire, could materially and adversely affect our reputation and business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Also, negative public perceptions regarding the suitability of lithium-ion cells for littoral or deep sea applications, the social and environmental impacts of mineral mining or procurement associated with the constituents of lithium-ion cells, or any future incident involving lithium-ion cells, such as a vehicle or other fire, could materially and adversely affect our reputation and business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, reputation and prospects.
Concerns over environmental pollution and climate change have produced significant legislative and regulatory efforts on a global basis, and we believe this will continue both in scope and in the number of countries participating.
Concerns over environmental pollution and climate change have produced significant legislative and regulatory efforts on a global basis, and we believe this will continue both in scope and in the number of countries participating.
These changes could directly increase the cost of energy, which may have an effect on the way we manufacture products or utilize energy to produce our products. In addition, any new regulations or laws in the environmental area might increase the cost of raw materials or key components we use in our products.
These changes could directly increase the cost of energy, which may have an effect on the way we manufacture products or utilize energy to produce our products. In addition, any new regulations or laws in the environmental area might increase the cost of raw materials or key components we use in our products.
Further, climate change laws, environmental regulations, and other similar measures may have an effect on the operating activities of our customers, which may, in turn, reduce the demand for our products and services.
Further, climate change laws, environmental regulations, and other similar measures may have an effect on the operating activities of our customers, which may, in turn, reduce the demand for our products and services.
The development and implementation of the standards and controls necessary for us to achieve the level of accounting standards required of a public company may require costs greater than expected. The current controls and any new controls that we develop may be inadequate because of changes in conditions of our business.
The development and implementation of the standards and controls necessary for us to achieve the level of accounting standards required of a public company may require costs greater than expected. Our current controls and any new controls that we develop may be inadequate because of changes in conditions of our business.
These risks may affect our ability to manage our data and inventory, procure parts or supplies or manufacture, deploy, deliver and service our units, adequately protect our intellectual property or achieve and maintain compliance with, or realize available benefits under, applicable laws, regulations and contracts.
These risks may affect our ability to manage our data and inventory, procure parts or supplies, manufacture, deploy, deliver and service our units, adequately protect our intellectual property or achieve and maintain compliance with, or realize available benefits under, applicable laws, regulations and contracts.
If we fail to comply with these laws and regulations, we and certain of our employees could be subject to substantial civil or criminal penalties, including the possible loss of export or import privileges; fines, which may be imposed on us and responsible employees or managers; and, in extreme cases, the incarceration of responsible employees or managers.
If we fail to comply with these laws and regulations, we and certain of our employees could be subject to substantial civil or criminal penalties, including the possible loss of export or import privileges; fines, which may be imposed on us and responsible managers/employees; and, in extreme cases, the incarceration of responsible employees or managers.
If we are not allowed to export our products or the clearance process is burdensome and costly, our ability to generate revenue would be adversely affected.
If we are not allowed to export our products or if the clearance process is burdensome and costly, our ability to generate revenue would be adversely affected.
Congress authorizes further appropriations. We cannot predict the extent to which total funding and/or funding for individual programs will be included, increased, or reduced as part of the annual appropriations process ultimately approved by U.S. Congress and the President of the United States or in separate supplemental appropriations or continuing resolutions, as applicable.
Congress authorizes further appropriations. We cannot predict the extent to which total funding and/or funding for individual programs will be included, increased, or reduced as part of the annual appropriations process ultimately approved by the U.S. Congress and the President of the United States or in separate supplemental appropriations or continuing resolutions, as applicable.
Any costs found to be improperly allocated to a specific contract will not be reimbursed, and such costs already reimbursed must be refunded. We have recorded contract revenue based on costs we expect to realize upon final audit.
Any costs found to be improperly allocated to a specific contract will not be reimbursed, and any such costs already reimbursed must be refunded. We have recorded contract revenue based on costs we expect to realize upon final audit.
Due diligence reviews typically include an independent investigation of the background of the company, any advisors and their respective affiliates, review of the offering documents and independent analysis of the plan of business and any underlying financial assumptions.
Due diligence reviews typically include an independent investigation of the background of the company, any advisors of the company and their respective affiliates, review of the offering documents and independent analysis of the plan of business and any underlying financial assumptions.
Our warrant agreement designates the courts of the State of New York or the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by holders of our Public Warrants and Private Warrants, which could limit the ability of warrant holders to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us.
The Warrant Agreement designates the courts of the State of New York or the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by holders of our Public Warrants and Private Warrants, which could limit the ability of warrant holders to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us.
Alternatively, if a court were to find this provision of our warrant agreement inapplicable or unenforceable with respect to one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and result in a diversion of the time and resources of our management and Board.
Alternatively, if a court were to find this provision of the Warrant Agreement inapplicable or unenforceable with respect to one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and result in a diversion of the time and resources of our management and Board.
Although multi-year contracts may be authorized and appropriated in connection with major procurements, the U.S. Congress generally appropriates funds on a government fiscal year basis. Procurement funds are typically made available for obligation over the course of one to three years. Consequently, programs often initially receive only partial funding, and additional funds are obligated only as the U.S.
Although multi-year contracts may be authorized and appropriated in connection with major procurement, the U.S. Congress generally appropriates funds on a government fiscal year basis. Procurement funds are typically made available for obligation over the course of one to three years. Consequently, programs often initially receive only partial funding, and additional funds are obligated only as the U.S.
While we store only a limited number of such batteries at our facilities commensurate with our inventory and testing of robotic systems, any mishandling of battery cells, or any fire or other safety issue related to the cells, could disrupt our operations, and any prolonged or significant disruption would materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
While we store only a limited number of such batteries at our facilities commensurate with our inventory and testing of robotic systems, any mishandling of battery cells, or any fire or other safety issue related to the cells, could disrupt our operations, and any prolonged or significant disruption would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, reputation and prospects.
We have not yet identified all of the suppliers, contractors and other third parties that we are likely to rely on to support any future commercialization of our core products. While we plan to obtain components from multiple sources whenever possible, some of the components used in our products may have to be purchased by us from a single source.
We have not yet identified all of the suppliers, contractors and other third parties that we are likely to rely on to support future commercialization of our core products. While we plan to obtain components from multiple sources whenever possible, some of the components used in our products may have to be purchased by us from a single source.
We expect that many of our potential customers will be large, multinational corporations with substantial negotiating power relative to us and, in some instances, may have internal solutions that are competitive to our products. These large, multinational corporations also have significant development resources, which may allow them to acquire or develop independently, or in partnership with others, competitive technologies.
We expect that many of our potential customers will be large, multinational corporations with substantial negotiating power relative to us and, in some instances, may have internal solutions that are competitive to our products. These large, multinational corporations also have significant development al resources, which may allow them to acquire or develop independently, or in partnership with others, competitive technologies.
If the government terminates a contract for default, the defaulting party may be liable for any extra costs incurred by the government in procuring undelivered items from another source. 39 Some of our federal government contracts are subject to the approval of appropriations being made by the U.S. Congress to fund the expenditures under these contracts.
If the government terminates a contract for default, the defaulting party may be liable for any extra costs incurred by the government in procuring undelivered items from another source. Some of our federal government contracts are subject to the approval of appropriations being made by the U.S. Congress to fund the expenditures under these contracts.
Environmental regulations may require us to reduce product energy usage, monitor and exclude an expanding list of restricted substances and to participate in compulsory recovery and recycling of our products or components. We are unable to predict how any future changes will impact us and if such impacts will be material to our business.
Environmental regulations may require us to reduce product energy usage, monitor and exclude an expanding list of restricted substances and participate in recovery and recycling of our products or components. We are unable to predict how any future changes will impact us and if such impacts will be material to our business.
Environmental regulations may require us to reduce product energy usage, monitor and exclude an expanding list of restricted substances and to participate in compulsory recovery and recycling of our products or components. We are unable to predict how any future changes will impact us and if such impacts will be material to our business.
Environmental regulations may require us to reduce product energy usage, monitor and exclude an expanding list of restricted substances and participate in recovery and recycling of our products or components. We are unable to predict how any future changes will impact us and if such impacts will be material to our business.
In addition, the termination of a program or the failure to commit additional funds to a program that already has been started could result in lost revenue and increase our overall costs of doing business. 37 Generally, U.S. government contracts are subject to oversight audits by U.S. government representatives. Such audits could result in adjustments to our contract costs.
In addition, the termination of a program or the failure to commit additional funds to a program that already has been started could result in lost revenue and increase our overall costs of doing business. Generally, U.S. government contracts are subject to oversight audits by U.S. government representatives. Such audits could result in adjustments to our contract costs.
Even though we have commercial traction for platform sales, we may not attract customers for our RaaS offering, and our potential profitability is dependent upon the successful adoption on a larger scale of our robotics systems, which may not occur. There can be no assurance that we will be financially successful.
Even though we have commercial traction for platform sales, we may not attract customers for our offering, and our potential profitability is dependent upon the successful adoption on a larger scale of our robotics systems, which may not occur. There can be no assurance that we will be financially successful.
Department of Transportation and other regulatory bodies, and any failure to comply with such regulation could result in fines, loss of permits and licenses or other regulatory consequences, which could limit our ability to manufacture and deliver our robotic systems and negatively affect our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Department of Transportation and other regulatory bodies, and any failure to comply with such regulation could result in fines, loss of permits and licenses or other regulatory consequences, which could limit our ability to manufacture and deliver our robotic systems and negatively affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, reputation and prospects.
If for any reason we are unable to continue to manufacture, design and develop technologies as planned or provide the services and products that our customers expect from us, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
If for any reason we are unable to continue to design. develop and manufacture our products as planned or provide the services and products that our customers expect from us, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
These companies have products that are commercially available and in development. We expect some products currently in development to become commercially available in the next few years and present a competitive threat to our products. 29 Our competitor base may change or expand as we continue to develop and commercialize our robotic systems in the future.
These companies have products that are commercially available and in development. We expect some products currently in development to become commercially available in the next few years and present a competitive threat to our products. Our competitor base may change or expand as we continue to develop and commercialize our robotic systems in the future.
We may not be able to obtain sufficient raw materials or supplied components to meet our manufacturing, design, and operating needs, or obtain such materials on favorable terms or at all, which could impair our ability to fulfill our orders in a timely manner or increase our costs of design and production.
We may not be able to obtain sufficient raw materials or supplied components to meet our manufacturing, design, and operating needs on favorable terms or at all, which could impair our ability to fulfill our orders in a timely manner or increase our costs of design and production.
Our systems will be vulnerable to damage or interruption from, among others, physical theft, fire, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, power loss, war, telecommunications failures, viruses, denial or degradation of service attacks, ransomware, social engineering schemes, insider theft or misuse or other attempts to harm our systems.
Such systems will be vulnerable to damage or interruption from, among others, physical theft, fire, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, power loss, war, telecommunications failures, viruses, denial or degradation of service attacks, ransomware, social engineering schemes, insider theft or misuse or other attempts to harm our systems.
We may have limited ability to monitor or control the actions of these third parties and, to the extent any of these strategic third parties suffers negative publicity or harm to their reputation from events relating to their business, we may also suffer negative publicity or harm to our reputation by virtue of our association with any such third party.
We may have limited ability to monitor or control the actions of these third parties and, to the extent any of these strategic third parties suffer negative publicity or harm to their reputation from events relating to their business, we may also suffer negative publicity or harm to our reputation by virtue of our association with any such third party.
We, any third-party manufacturing partners, and suppliers may rely on complex machinery for the production and assembly of our robotic systems, which will involve a significant degree of uncertainty and risk in terms of operational performance and costs.
We, and any third-party manufacturing partners, and suppliers of ours, may rely on complex machinery for the production and assembly of our robotic systems, which will involve a significant degree of uncertainty and risk in terms of operational performance and costs.
In addition, we are continually learning, and as our engineering and manufacturing expertise and efficiency increases, we aim to leverage this learning to be able to manufacture our products and equipment using less of our currently installed equipment, which could render our existing inventory obsolete.
In addition, we are continually learning, and as our engineering and manufacturing expertise and efficiency increases, we aim to leverage this learning to be able to manufacture our products and related equipment using less of our currently installed equipment, which could render our existing inventory obsolete.
We have limited experience commercializing our products at a large scale and may not be able to do so efficiently or effectively. Although we have sold products to a limited number of individual customers in the past, we have limited experience commercializing ocean robotic systems at a large scale and may not be able to do so efficiently or effectively.
Although we have sold products to a limited number of individual customers in the past, we have limited experience commercializing ocean robotic systems at a large scale and may not be able to do so efficiently or effectively.
We have not yet identified all of the suppliers that we are likely to rely on to support any future commercialization of our core products. We rely on third-party suppliers for the provision and development of many of the key components and materials used in our products.
We have not yet identified all of the suppliers that we are likely to rely on to support future commercialization of our core products. We rely on third-party suppliers for the provision and development of many of the key components and materials used in our products.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to significantly decline.
Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.
Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of an acquired business. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.
Failure to comply with applicable regulations and requirements could lead to fines, penalties, repayments, or compensatory or treble damages, or suspension or debarment from U.S. government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time.
Failure to comply with applicable regulations and requirements could lead to fines, penalties, repayments, or compensatory or treble damages, or suspension or debarment from U.S. government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time or indefinitely.
Our ability to become profitable in the future will not only depend on our ability to complete the design and development of our robotic vehicles to meet projected performance metrics, identify and investigate new areas of demand and successfully market our robotic systems and RaaS subscription model, but also to sell, whether outright or through subscriptions, our ocean systems at prices needed to achieve our expected margins and control our costs, including the risks and costs associated with operating, maintaining and financing our robotic systems.
Our ability to become profitable in the future will not only depend on our ability to complete the design and development of our robotic vehicles to meet projected performance metrics, identify and investigate new areas of demand and successfully market our robotic systems and ToolKITT subscription model, but also to sell, whether outright or through subscriptions, our ocean systems at prices needed to achieve our expected margins and control our costs, including the risks and costs associated with operating, maintaining and financing our robotic systems.
This choice-of-forum provision may limit the ability of warrant holders to bring a claim in a judicial forum that they find favorable for disputes with our company, which may discourage such lawsuits.
This choice-of-forum provision may limit the ability of warrant holders to bring a claim in a judicial forum that they find favorable for disputes with the Company, which may discourage such lawsuits.
Negative audit findings could also result in termination of a contract, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines or suspension or debarment from U.S. government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time.
Negative audit findings could also result in termination of a contract, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines or suspension or debarment from U.S. government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time or indefinitely.
We cannot be sure that these systems upon which we rely, including those of our third-party vendors or suppliers, will be effectively implemented, maintained or expanded as planned.
We cannot be sure that these systems upon which we rely, including those of our third-party vendors and suppliers, will be effectively implemented, maintained or expanded as planned.
We have designed and developed our robotic systems with the goal of reducing operating costs and greenhouse gases via smaller surface vessels and all-electric robot subsystems.
We have designed and developed our robotic systems with the goal of reducing operating costs and greenhouse gases via all-electric robot subsystems and the use of smaller surface vessels.
We may become subject to new or changing governmental regulations relating to the design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, servicing, or use of our products, including as a result of climate change, and a failure to comply with such regulations could lead to withdrawal or recall of our products from the market, delay our projected revenues, increase cost, or make our business unviable if we are unable to modify our products to comply.
We may become subject to new or changing governmental regulations relating to the design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, servicing, or use of our products, including as a result of climate change, and a failure to comply with such regulations could lead to withdrawal or recall of our products from the market, delay our projected revenues, increase costs, or make our business unviable if we are unable to modify our products to comply.
Certain efforts may be state-sponsored or supported by significant financial and technological resources, making them even more difficult to detect, remediate, and otherwise respond to. We plan to include product services and functionality that utilize data connectivity to monitor performance and timely capture opportunities to enhance performance and for safety and cost-saving preventative maintenance.
Certain efforts may be state-sponsored or supported by significant financial and technological resources, making them even more difficult to detect, remediate, and otherwise respond to. We plan to include product services and functionality that utilize data connectivity to monitor performance and timely capture opportunities to enhance performance, as well as for safety and cost-saving preventative maintenance.
We expect our expansion to include: ● expanding the management, engineering, and product teams; ● identifying and recruiting individuals with the appropriate relevant experience; ● hiring and training new personnel; ● launching commercialization of new products and services; ● forecasting production and revenue and implementing ERP systems; ● entering into relationships with one or more third-party design-for-manufacturing partners and third-party manufacturers and/or expanding our internal manufacturing capabilities; ● controlling expenses and investments in anticipation of expanded operations; ● carrying out acquisitions and entering into collaborations, in-licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, or partnerships; ● expanding and enhancing internal information technology, safety, and security systems; ● establishing or expanding sales, customer service, and maintenance and servicing facilities; ● conducting demonstrations of ocean robotic systems; ● entering into agreements with suppliers and service providers; and ● implementing and enhancing administrative infrastructure, systems, and processes.
We expect our expansion to include: • expanding the management, engineering, and product teams; 18 Table of Contents • identifying and recruiting individuals with the appropriate relevant experience; • hiring and training new personnel; • launching commercialization of new products and services; • forecasting production and revenue and ERP modifications; • entering into relationships with one or more third-party design-for-manufacturing partners and third-party manufacturers and/or expanding our internal manufacturing capabilities; • controlling expenses and investments in anticipation of expanded operations; • carrying out acquisitions and entering into collaborations, in-licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, or partnerships; • expanding and enhancing internal information technology, safety, and security systems; • establishing or expanding sales, customer service, and maintenance and servicing facilities; • conducting demonstrations of ocean robotic systems; • entering into agreements with suppliers and service providers; and • implementing and enhancing administrative infrastructure, systems, and processes.
Most jurisdictions have enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals, regulatory authorities and others of security breaches involving certain types of data. Such laws may be inconsistent or may change or additional laws may be adopted. In addition, our agreements with certain customers may require us to notify them in the event of a security breach.
Most jurisdictions have enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals, regulatory authorities and others of security breaches involving certain types of data. Such laws may be inconsistent or may change, and new laws may be adopted. In addition, our agreements with certain customers may require us to notify them in the event of a security breach.
We have direct and indirect interactions with foreign officials, including in furtherance of sales to governmental entities in non-U.S. countries. We sometimes leverage third parties to conduct our business abroad, and our third-party business partners, representatives, and agents may have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or state-owned or affiliated entities.
From time to time we have direct and indirect interactions with foreign officials, including in furtherance of sales to governmental entities in non-U.S. countries. We sometimes leverage third parties to conduct our business abroad, and our third-party business partners, representatives, and agents may have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or state-owned or affiliated entities.
Customers and users also may fail to install updates and fixes to the software for several reasons, including poor connectivity or inattention.
Customers or other users also may fail to install updates and fixes to the software for several reasons, including poor connectivity or inattention.
Even if we and our third-party manufacturers are successful in developing our production capability and processes and reliably source our components, we do not know whether we will be able to do so in a manner that avoids significant delays and cost overruns, including as a result of factors beyond our control such as problems with suppliers and vendors, or force majeure events, or in time to meet our unit commercialization schedules or to satisfy the requirements of customers and potential customers.
Even if we and our third-party manufacturers are successful in developing our production capability and processes and reliably source our components, we do not know whether we will be able to do so in a manner that avoids significant delays and cost overruns, including as a result of factors beyond our control such as problems with suppliers and vendors, or force majeure events, or in time to meet our unit commercialization schedules or in satisfaction of the requirements of existing and potential customers.
Such incidents could: materially disrupt our operational systems; result in loss of intellectual property, trade secrets or other proprietary or competitively sensitive information; compromise certain information of customers, employees, suppliers, or others; jeopardize the security of our facilities; or affect the performance of in-product technology and the integrated software in our units.
Such incidents could, among other things, materially disrupt our operational systems; result in loss of intellectual property, trade secrets or other proprietary or competitively sensitive information; compromise certain information of customers, employees, suppliers, or others; jeopardize the security of our facilities; or affect the performance of in-product technology and the integrated software in our units.
Even if we are able to establish agreements with third-party manufacturers/suppliers, reliance on third-party manufacturers/suppliers entails additional risks, including: ● failure of third-party manufacturers/suppliers to comply with regulatory requirements and maintain quality assurance; ● breach of the manufacturing/supply agreement by the third party; ● failure to manufacture/supply our product according to our specifications; ● failure to manufacture/supply our product according to our schedule or at all; ● misappropriation of our proprietary information, including our trade secrets and know-how; and ● termination or nonrenewal of the agreement by the third party at a time that is costly or inconvenient for us.
Even if we are able to establish agreements with third-party manufacturers/suppliers, reliance on third-party manufacturers/suppliers entails additional risks, including: • failure of third-party manufacturers/suppliers to comply with regulatory requirements and maintain quality assurance; • breach of the manufacturing/supply agreement by the third party; • failure to manufacture/supply our product according to our specifications; • failure to manufacture/supply our product according to our schedule or at all; • misappropriation of our proprietary information, including our trade secrets and know-how; and • termination or non-renewal of the agreement by the third party at a time that is costly or inconvenient for us.
We expect to launch a newer version of the Aquanaut, a mobile subsea robotic system, in 2023, which will require significant additional expenses, and we may not be successful in commercializing or marketing the associated products and services at all or within the currently expected timeline.
We expect to launch a newer version of the Aquanaut, a mobile subsea robotic system, in 2024, which will require significant additional expenses, and we may not be successful in commercializing or marketing the associated products and services at all or within the currently expected timeline.
Any acquisitions, partnerships, or joint ventures that we enter into could disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. From time to time, we may evaluate potential strategic acquisitions of businesses, including partnerships or joint ventures with third parties.
Any acquisitions, partnerships, or joint ventures that we enter into could disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. From time to time, we may evaluate potential strategic acquisitions of businesses and other transactions, including partnerships or joint ventures with third parties.
Moreover, the imposition of tariffs on such raw materials or supplied components could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
Moreover, the imposition of tariffs on raw materials or supplied components could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
Changes in laws or regulations concerning our offshore activities, the cost or availability of insurance, and decisions by clients, governmental agencies or other industry participants could reduce demand for our services or increase our costs of operations, which could have a negative impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but we cannot reasonably or reliably estimate that such changes will occur, when they will occur or if they will impact us.
Changes in laws or regulations concerning our offshore activities, the cost or availability of 30 Table of Contents insurance, and decisions by clients, governmental agencies or other industry participants could reduce demand for our services or increase our costs of operations, which could have a negative impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but we cannot reasonably or reliably estimate that such changes will occur, when they will occur or if they will impact us.
Strategic business relationships will be an important factor in the growth and success of our business. However, there are no assurances that we will be able to identify or secure suitable business relationship opportunities in the future or our competitors may capitalize on such opportunities before we do.
Strategic business relationships will be an important factor in the growth and success of our business. However, there are no assurances that we will be able to identify or secure suitable business relationship opportunities in the future or that our competitors will not capitalize on such opportunities before we do.
A breakdown of the competitive landscape by Nauticus product area: ● our electric ocean robots and software platform compete with other tethered hydraulic and electric ROVs and AUVs for performing inspection, maintenance, repair, and physical interventions of ocean assets for sectors including offshore wind, oil & gas, aquaculture, port management, and defense & intel markets. ● our underlining autonomy software platform includes modern robotics and automation technologies for autonomous navigation, manipulation, data orchestration and compression, behavior and mission execution and could face additional competition from the automotive and aerospace sectors working to solve similar challenges in different markets.
A breakdown of the competitive landscape by Nauticus product area is as follows: • Our untethered electric ocean robots and software platform compete with other tethered hydraulic and electric ROVs and AUVs for performing inspection, maintenance, repair, and physical interventions of ocean assets for sectors including offshore wind, oil & gas, aquaculture, port management, and defense and intel markets. • Our underlining autonomy software platform includes modern robotics and automation technologies for autonomous navigation, manipulation, data orchestration and compression, behavior and mission execution and could face additional competition from the automotive and aerospace sectors working to solve similar challenges in different markets.
Other factors that may affect revenue and profitability include inaccurate cost estimates, design issues, unforeseen costs and expenses not covered by insurance or indemnification from the customer, diversion of management focus in responding to unforeseen problems, and loss of follow-on work.
Other factors that may affect revenue and profitability include inaccurate cost estimates, design issues, unforeseen costs and expenses not covered by insurance or indemnification from the customer, diversion of management’s focus in responding to unforeseen problems, and loss of follow-on work.
These laws and regulations may impose other added costs on our business, and failure to comply with these or other applicable regulations and requirements, including non-compliance in the past, could lead to claims for damages, downward contract price adjustments or refund obligations, civil or criminal penalties, and termination of contracts and suspension or debarment from government contracting for a period of time with government agencies.
These laws and regulations may impose other added costs on our business, and failure to comply with these or other applicable regulations and requirements, including non-compliance in the past, could lead to claims for damages, downward contract price adjustments or refund obligations, civil or criminal penalties, and termination of contracts and suspension or debarment from government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time or indefinitely.
We may not be successful in identifying acquisition, partnership, and joint venture candidates. In addition, we may not be able to continue the operational success of such businesses or successfully finance or integrate any businesses that we acquire or with which we form a partnership or joint venture.
We may not be successful in identifying acquisition, partnership, and joint venture candidates. In addition, we may not be able to continue the operational success of acquired businesses or successfully integrate and/or finance any businesses that we acquire or with which we form a partnership or joint venture.
For example, agreements with suppliers may include terms that are unfavorable to us, such as requirements that we order components and manufacturing units in excess of our demand due to batch number requirements or price thresholds.
For example, agreements with suppliers may include terms that are unfavorable to us, such as requirements that we order components and or manufactured units in excess of our demand due to batch number requirements or price thresholds.
We are subject to or affected by a number of federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as contractual obligations and industry standards, that impose certain obligations and restrictions with respect to data privacy and security, and govern our collection, storage, retention, protection, use, processing, transmission, sharing and disclosure of personal information, including that of our employees, customers and others.
We are subject to or affected by a number of U.S. federal, state and local and non-U.S. laws and regulations, as well as contractual obligations and industry standards, that impose certain obligations and restrictions with respect to data privacy and security, and govern our collection, storage, retention, protection, use, processing, transmission, sharing and disclosure of personal information, including that of our employees, customers and others.
Early termination of client contracts or contract penalties could adversely affect our results of operations. We design, develop, and manufacture technologically advanced and innovative products and services, which are applied by our customers in a variety of environments.
Early termination of customer contracts or contract penalties could adversely affect our results of operations. We design, develop, and manufacture technologically advanced and innovative products and services, which are applied by our customers in a variety of environments.
From time to time, the sellers of these assets, products and technologies or business may retain limited rights to the technology that they sell to us, which in some circumstances could allow the sellers to compete with us in a limited fashion.
From time to time, the sellers of these assets, products and technologies or businesses may retain limited rights to the technology that they sell to us, which in some circumstances could allow the sellers to compete with us in a limited fashion.
This reliance on third-party manufacturers/suppliers increases the risk that we will not have sufficient quantities of our products or such quantities at an acceptable cost, which could delay, prevent or impair our development or commercialization efforts. Additionally, we may be unable to establish or continue any agreements with third-party manufacturers/suppliers or to do so on acceptable terms.
This reliance on third-party manufacturers/suppliers increases the risk that we will not have sufficient quantities of our products or such quantities at an acceptable cost, which could delay, prevent or impair our development or commercialization efforts. Additionally, we may be unable to establish or continue any agreements with third-party manufacturers/suppliers, on acceptable terms or at all.
Although we are in the process of implementing certain systems and processes that are designed to protect our data and systems within our control, prevent data loss, and prevent other security breaches and security incidents, these security measures cannot guarantee security.
Although we are in the process of implementing certain systems and processes that are designed to protect our data and systems, to the extent same are within our control, and to prevent data loss, and other security breaches and security incidents, these security measures cannot guarantee security.
Compliance with such laws and regulations may also be costly and require time and attention from our management.
Compliance with such laws and regulations may be costly and require time and attention from our management.
We depend significantly on U.S. government contracts, which often are only partially funded, subject to immediate termination, and heavily regulated and audited. The termination or failure to fund, or negative audit findings for, one or more of these contracts could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We pursue U.S. government contracts, which often are only partially funded, subject to immediate termination, and heavily regulated and audited. The termination or failure to fund, or negative audit findings for, one or more of these contracts could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The termination of a U.S. government contract or relationship as a result of any of these acts would have an adverse impact on our operations and could have an adverse effect on our standing and eligibility for future U.S. government contracts.
The termination of a U.S. government contract or relationship as a result of any of these violations would have an adverse impact on our operations and could have an adverse effect on our standing and eligibility for future U.S. government contracts.
See “ Risk Factors ,” “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” and “ Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements .” Whether actual operating and financial results and business developments will be consistent with our expectations and assumptions as reflected in our forecast depends on a number of other factors, many of which are outside our control, including, but not limited to: ● whether we can obtain sufficient capital to sustain and grow our business; ● our ability to manage our growth; 15 ● the contractual terms of one or more agreements with third-party manufacturers; ● whether we can manage relationships with key suppliers and partners; ● the timing and costs of the required marketing and promotional efforts; ● the timing and cost of each sale or RaaS subscription; ● whether customers and their employees will adopt the ocean robotic systems offered by us; ● the timing required and success of customer testing of our technology; ● competition, including from established and future competitors; ● our ability to retain existing key management, to attract additional leaders, to integrate recent hires and to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, including engineers, design and production personnel, and service technicians; ● the overall strength and stability of domestic and international economies; ● demand for currently available and future ocean robots; ● regulatory, legislative, and political changes; and ● customer requirements and preferences.
See “ Risk Factors ,” “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” and “ Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements .” Whether actual operating and financial results and business developments will be consistent with our expectations and assumptions as reflected in our forecast depends on a number of other factors, many of which are outside our control, including, but not limited to: • whether we can obtain sufficient capital to sustain and grow our business; • our ability to manage our growth; 19 Table of Contents • the contractual terms of one or more agreements with third-party manufacturers; • whether we can manage relationships with key suppliers and partners; • the timing and costs of the required marketing and promotional efforts; • whether customers and their employees will adopt the ocean robotic systems offered by us; • the timing required and success of customer testing of our technology; • competition, including from established and future competitors; • our ability to retain existing key management, to attract additional leaders, to integrate recent hires and to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, including engineers, design and production personnel, and service technicians; • the overall strength and stability of domestic and international economies; • demand for currently available and future ocean robots; • regulatory, legislative, and political changes; and • customer requirements and preferences.
Any acquisition, partnership or joint venture may not be successful, may reduce our cash reserves, may negatively affect our earnings and financial performance and, to the extent financed with the proceeds of debt, may increase our indebtedness.
Any such acquisition, partnership or joint venture may not be successful, may reduce our cash reserves, may negatively affect our earnings and financial performance and, to the extent financed with debt proceeds, may increase our indebtedness.
As a public company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as well as rules adopted, and to be adopted, by the SEC and Nasdaq. Our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives.
As a public company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as well as rules adopted, and to be adopted, by the SEC and Nasdaq. Our management and other personnel will need to continue devoting a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives.
We expect to incur substantial R&D costs and devote significant resources to identifying and commercializing new products, which could significantly reduce our profitability and may never result in revenue to us. Our future growth depends on penetrating new markets, adapting existing products to new applications and customer requirements, and introducing new products that achieve market acceptance.
We expect to continue to incur R&D costs and devote resources to identifying and commercializing new products, which could significantly reduce our profitability and may never result in revenue to us. Our future growth depends on penetrating new markets, adapting existing products to new applications and customer requirements, and introducing new products that achieve market acceptance.
Any actual or perceived inability of us to adequately address privacy and security concerns or comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, data protection or data security, or applicable privacy notices, could lead to investigations, claims, and proceedings by governmental entities and private parties, damages for contract breach, and other significant costs, penalties, and other liabilities.
Any actual or perceived inability of the Company to adequately address privacy and security concerns or comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, data protection or data security, or applicable privacy notices, could lead to investigations, claims, and proceedings by governmental entities and private parties, damages for contract breach, and other significant costs, penalties, and other liabilities.
For some contracts, we are a subcontractor and not the prime contractor, and in those arrangements, the U.S. government could terminate the prime contractor for convenience without regard for our performance as a subcontractor. We can give no assurance that one or more of our U.S. government contracts will not be terminated under those circumstances.
For some contracts, we are a subcontractor and not the prime contractor, and in those arrangements, the U.S. government could terminate the prime contractor for convenience without regard for our 42 Table of Contents performance as a subcontractor. We can give no assurance that one or more of our U.S. government contracts will not be terminated under those circumstances.

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Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeItem 2. Properties We operate in a corporate and manufacturing facility in Webster, Texas, USA. We currently occupy a facility that has approximately 30,000 square feet of office, development, and manufacturing space pursuant to a lease that, subject to options to extend, we expect will expire in April 2024. We consider our current office space adequate for our current operations.
Biggest changeItem 2. Properties We operate in a corporate and manufacturing facility in Webster, Texas, USA. We currently occupy a facility that has approximately 30,000 square feet of office, development, and manufacturing space pursuant to a lease that we expect will expire in April 2027. We believe our current office space is adequate for our current operations.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeItem 3. Legal Proceedings From time to time, the Company is involved in various civil actions as part of its normal course of business. The Company is not a party to any litigation that is material to ongoing operations as of December 31, 2022.
Biggest changeItem 3. Legal Proceedings From time to time, the Company is involved in various civil actions as part of its normal course of business. The Company is not a party to any litigation that we believe is material to ongoing operations as of December 31, 2023. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 51 Table of Contents PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changePurchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers We made no purchases of our equity securities within the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by the report.
Biggest changePurchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers We made no purchases of our equity securities within the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by the report. 52 Table of Contents Item 6. [Reserved] Not applicable.
During the vesting period, holders have no rights of a stockholder with respect to the shares of Common Stock subject to an option and the options may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, or otherwise encumbered. Unvested options are forfeited upon termination of employment. At December 31, 2022, there were 3,506,184 options outstanding for the purchase of Company common stock.
During the vesting period, holders have no rights of a stockholder with respect to the shares of Common Stock subject to an option and the options may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, or otherwise encumbered. Unvested options are forfeited upon termination of employment. At December 31, 2023, there were 3,011,247 options outstanding for the purchase of Company common stock.
Our common stock is quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol “KITT.” Our redeemable warrants are quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol “KITTW.” Shareholders As of the date of this report, there are approximately 38 shareholders of record of our common stock based upon our transfer agent’s report.
Our common stock is quoted on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “KITT.” Our redeemable warrants are quoted on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “KITTW.” Shareholders As of the date of this report, there are approximately 37 shareholders of record of our common stock based upon our transfer agent’s report.
Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report for additional information relating to restricted stock units. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities We made no sales of our equity securities within the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by the report.
Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report for additional information relating to restricted stock units. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities We sold $700,000 of our equity securities within the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by the report.
The Omnibus Incentive Plan provides for the grant of options, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, restricted stock and other stock-based awards, any of which may be performance-based, and for incentive bonuses, which may be paid in cash, Common Stock or a combination thereof. At December 31, 2022, 4,589,777 equity units were available for future issuance under the Omnibus Incentive Plan.
The Omnibus Incentive Plan provides for the grant of options, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, restricted stock and other stock-based awards, any of which may be performance-based, and for incentive bonuses, which may be paid in cash, Common Stock or a combination thereof. At December 31, 2023, 7,651,662 equity units were available for future grants under the Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report for additional information relating to outstanding options. At December 31, 2022, there were 3,134,677 restricted stock units outstanding for the right to receive one share of Company common stock.
Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report for additional information relating to outstanding options. At December 31, 2023, there were 2,371,973 restricted stock units outstanding for the right to receive one share of Company common stock.
Warrants At December 31, 2022, there were 18,722,425 warrants outstanding, including the SPA Warrants, for the purchase of Company common stock. Refer to Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report for additional information relating to outstanding warrants.
Warrants At December 31, 2023, there were 43,524,241 warrants outstanding, including the SPA Warrants, for the purchase of Company common stock. Refer to Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report for additional information relating to outstanding warrants.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeOur future capital needs may require us to sell additional equity or debt securities that may dilute our stockholders or introduce covenants that may restrict our operations or our ability to pay dividends,” “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — With our service offering still being commercialized at a large scale, we have limited current customers and no hard contracts for the RaaS offering, and there is no assurance that expected customer demand will result in binding orders or subscriptions,” “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — If we are successful in commercializing our products and services, our revenue will be concentrated in a limited number of models for the foreseeable future,” “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — The wide scale commercial RaaS launch of our fleet, Aquanaut and Hydronaut, may be delayed beyond the end of 2023,” and “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We may be unable to adequately control the costs associated with our operations.” 47 Results of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021 The following table sets forth summarized consolidated financial information: For The Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Change $ Change % Revenue Service $ 11,210,559 $ 7,854,068 $ 3,356,491 43 % Product 242,637 (242,637 ) -100 % Service - related party 224,400 332,767 (108,367 ) -33 % Product - related party - 162,068 (162,068 ) -100 % Total revenue 11,434,959 8,591,540 2,843,419 33 % Costs and Expenses Cost of revenue 11,863,862 6,850,248 5,013,614 73 % Depreciation 516,949 365,097 151,852 42 % Research and development 2,376,912 3,533,713 (1,156,801 ) -33 % General and administrative 15,056,565 4,362,400 10,694,165 245 % Total costs and expenses 29,814,288 15,111,458 14,702,830 97 % Operating loss (18,379,329 ) (6,519,918 ) (11,859,411 ) 182 % Other income (293,862 ) (1,601,568 ) (1,307,706 ) 82 % Loss on extinguishment of debt - 9,484,113 (9,484,113 ) 100 % Change in fair value of warrant liabilities 6,461,087 - (6,461,087 ) 100 % Interest expense, net 3,714,017 725,166 2,988,851 412 % Net loss $ (28,260,571 ) $ (15,127,629 ) $ (13,132,942 ) 87 % Revenue.
Biggest changeOur future capital needs may require us to sell additional equity or debt securities that may dilute our stockholders or introduce covenants that may restrict our operations or our ability to pay dividends,” “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — With our service offering still being commercialized at a large scale, we have limited current customers, and there is no assurance that expected customer demand will result in binding orders or subscriptions,” “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — If we are successful in commercializing our products and services, our revenue will be concentrated in a limited number of models for the foreseeable future,” “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We may be unable to adequately control the costs associated with our operations.” 54 Table of Contents Results of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022 The following table sets forth summarized consolidated financial information: For The Year Ended December 31, Change $ Change % 2023 2022 Revenue Service $ 6,605,852 $ 11,210,559 $ (4,604,707) -41 % Service - related party 500 224,400 (223,900) -100 % Total revenue 6,606,352 11,434,959 (4,828,607) -42 % Costs and Expenses Cost of revenue (exclusive of items shown separately below) 11,928,931 11,863,862 65,069 1 % Depreciation 729,412 516,949 212,463 41 % Research and development 1,399,560 2,376,912 (977,352) -41 % General and administrative 18,271,832 15,040,603 3,231,229 21 % Severance 1,476,636 15,962 1,460,674 9151 % Impairment of property and equipment 25,354,791 - 25,354,791 - % Loss on contract 2,542,913 - 2,542,913 - % Total costs and expenses 61,704,075 29,814,288 31,889,787 107 % Operating loss (55,097,723) (18,379,329) (36,718,394) 200 % Other (income) expense: Other expense (income), net 627,580 (33,247) 660,827 -1988 % Loss on lease termination 453,162 - 453,162 - % Foreign currency transaction loss (gain) 44,020 (260,615) 304,635 -117 % Loss on exchange of warrants 590,266 - 590,266 - % Change in fair value of warrant liabilities (14,902,427) 6,461,087 (21,363,514) -331 % Interest expense, net 8,776,277 3,714,017 5,062,260 136 % Total other (income) expense, net (4,411,122) 9,881,242 (14,292,364) -145 % Net loss $ (50,686,601) $ (28,260,571) $ (22,426,030) 79 % Revenue.
Eliminating these umbilicals and communicating with the robot through acoustic or other latent, laser, or RF methods reduces much of the system infrastructure that is currently required for ROV servicing operations and is core to our value proposition. The component technologies that comprise the Aquanaut are also marketable to the existing worldwide ROV fleet.
Eliminating these umbilicals and communicating with the robot through acoustic or other latent, laser, or RF methods reduces much of the system infrastructure currently required for ROV servicing operations and is core to our value proposition. The component technologies that comprise the Aquanaut are also marketable to the existing worldwide ROV fleet.
Our subsea robotic product, Aquanaut, is a vehicle that begins its mission in a hydrodynamically efficient configuration which enables efficient transit to the worksite (i.e., operating as an autonomous underwater vehicle, or “AUV”). During transit (operating in survey mode), Aquanaut’s sensor suite provides capability to observe and inspect subsea assets or other subsea features.
Our subsea robotic product, Aquanaut, is a vehicle that begins its mission in a hydrodynamically efficient configuration that enables efficient transit to the worksite (i.e., operating as an autonomous underwater vehicle, or “AUV”). During transit (operating in survey mode), Aquanaut’s sensor suite provides the capability to observe and inspect subsea assets or other subsea features.
This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding. 50 We have determined that the Private Warrants and Public Warrants should be accounted for as liabilities.
This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding. We have determined that the Private Warrants and Public Warrants should be accounted for as liabilities.
Our audited consolidated financial statements reflect the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) of Nauticus Robotics Holdings for periods until September 9, 2022, the Closing Date of the Business Combination, and the consolidated results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) of Nauticus Robotics, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiary, Nauticus Robotics Holdings for the period from September 10, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, our audited consolidated financial statements reflect the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) of Nauticus Robotics Holdings for periods until September 9, 2022, the Closing Date of the Business Combination, and the consolidated results of operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) of Nauticus Robotics, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiary, Nauticus Robotics Holdings for the period from September 10, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
There was no impact from the adoption of this standard on our consolidated financial statements. There are no other new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2022, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements.
There was no impact from the adoption of this standard on our consolidated financial statements. There are no other new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2023, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses , which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2022.
Recent accounting pronouncements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses , which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2022.
We do not have any commitments for equity funding at this time, and additional funding may not be available to us on favorable terms, if at all. If additional financing is not raised, it would likely lead to the company reducing discretionary spending and other cost cutting measures.
We do not have any commitments for equity funding at this time, and additional funding may not be available to us on favorable terms, if at all. If additional financing is not raised, it would likely lead to the company reducing discretionary spending and other cost cutting measures. The Company has embarked on cost-cutting measures to continue to preserve cash.
The Earnout Shares were classified in stockholders’ equity, recognized at fair value upon the closing of the Business Combination and will not be subsequently remeasured. Their estimated fair value upon issuance was determined using a Monte Carlo valuation model (a Level 3 measurement).
The Earnout Shares were classified in 58 Table of Contents stockholders’ equity, recognized at fair value upon the closing of the Business Combination and will not be subsequently remeasured. Their estimated fair value upon issuance was determined using a Monte Carlo valuation model (a Level 3 measurement). Item 7A.
See the sections entitled “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Almost all our revenues in 2020, 2021, and 2022 were derived from three customers.
See the sections entitled “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Almost all our revenues in 2022 and 2023 were derived from three customers.
Accordingly, our contracts are typically accounted for as one performance obligation. The Company’s performance obligations under service agreements generally are satisfied over time as the service is provided. Revenue under these contracts is recognized over time using an input measure of progress (typically costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion).
The Company’s performance obligations under service agreements generally are satisfied over time as the service is provided. Revenue under these contracts is recognized over time using an input measure of progress (typically costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion).
The Company’s principal corporate offices are located in Webster, Texas. Our 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, as well as to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure.
Our 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, as well as to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure.
The Company continues to develop its principal products and conduct research and development activities. Supply chain disruptions instigated production delays and have continued to impact the Company’s ability to deploy its products and realize material RaaS and product sale revenues. Currently, the Company does not generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses, working capital and capital expenditures.
Supply chain disruptions instigated production delays and have continued to impact the Company’s ability to deploy its products and realize rental or product sale revenues. Currently, the Company does not generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses, working capital and capital expenditures.
Accordingly, the financial statements of Nauticus represent a continuation of the financial statements of Nauticus Robotics Holdings, Inc. Overview Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (the “Company,” “our,” or “we”) is a developer of ocean robots, software and services delivered to the ocean industry. We were initially incorporated as CLAQ under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 18, 2020.
Accordingly, the financial statements of Nauticus represent a continuation of the financial statements of Nauticus Robotics Holdings, Inc. Overview Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (the “Company,” “our,” “us” or “we”) is a developer of ocean robots, cloud software and services delivered to the ocean industry. We were initially incorporated as CleanTech Acquisition Corp.
Research and development . At December 31, 2022, total research and development expenses decreased by $1.1 million, or 33%, to $2.4 million for 2022, as compared to $3.5 million for 2021. The decrease was due primarily to the Company meeting technological feasibility on both hardware and software development that has been capitalized throughout fiscal year 2022. General and administrative.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, total research and development expenses decreased by $977,352, or 41%, as compared to 2022. The decrease was due primarily to the Company meeting technological feasibility on both hardware and software development that has been capitalized throughout fiscal year 2023. 55 Table of Contents General and administrative.
Firm-fixed price contracts provide products or services generally over an agreed upon time frame for a predetermined amount. Firm-fixed price contracts present the risk of unreimbursed cost overruns, potentially resulting in lower-than-expected contract profits and margins. This risk is generally lower for cost plus fixed fee contracts which, as a result, generally have a lower margin.
Firm-fixed price contracts present the risk of unreimbursed cost overruns, potentially resulting in lower-than-expected contract profits and margins. This risk is generally lower for cost plus fixed fee contracts which, as a result, generally have a lower margin. Service revenue includes equipment operating lease income recognized based on the contractual cash lease payments for the period.
At December 31, 2022, change in fair value of warrant liabilities increased by $6.5 million to $6.5 million of other (income) expense in 2022 as compared to $0 million in 2021. This increase was due to the change in mark-to-market value of the SPA warrants and public and private warrants assumed by the Company in the Business Combination.
This is driven by the change in mark-to-market value of the SPA warrants and public and private warrants assumed by the Company in the Business Combination. Other expense, net. For the year ended December 31, 2023, other expense, net increased by $660,827 as compared to 2022.
Throughout the contract term, on at least a quarterly basis, we monitor and assess the effects of those risks on its estimates of sales and total costs to complete the contract. Changes in these estimates could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations. Cost plus fixed fee contracts are largely used for development projects.
Throughout the contract term, on at least a quarterly basis, we monitor and assess the effects of those risks on its estimates of sales and total costs to complete the contract.
The cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market funds. Significant sources and uses of cash during the year ended December 31, 2022. Sources of cash: ● We received net proceeds of $53.3 million from debt and equity financings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 202 3 , we had $753,398 of cash and cash equivalents. The cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market funds. Significant sources and uses of cash during the year ended December 31, 202 3 .
Product sales to date have been for HaloGuard, a red zone monitoring solution we developed, which has been phased out as of March 31, 2022. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer distinct goods or services to a customer. The products and services in our contracts are typically not distinct from one another.
The Company has limited product sales as its core products are still under development. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer distinct goods or services to a customer. The products and services in our contracts are typically not distinct from one another. Accordingly, our contracts are typically accounted for as one performance obligation.
The Company’s indebtedness at December 31, 2022 is presented in Item 8, “Financial Statements – Note 5 – Notes Payable” and our lease obligations are presented in Item 8, “Financial Statements—Note 6 – Leases.” Recent accounting pronouncements.
The Company’s indebtedness at December 31, 202 3 is presented in Item 8, “Financial Statements – Note 7 – Notes Payable” and our lease obligations are presented in Item 8, “Financial Statements—Note 8 – Leases.” Also, see Item 8, “Financial Statements – Note 18 – Subsequent Events” for additional information about additional indebtedness incurred by the Company after December 31, 2023.
Aquanaut’s perception and machine learning software technologies combined with its perception and electric manipulators can be retrofitted on existing ROV platforms to improve their ability to perform subsea maintenance activities. The Argonaut, a derivative product of the Aquanaut, is aligned to non-industrial, government applications.
Aquanaut’s perception and machine learning software technologies combined with its perception and electric manipulators can be retrofitted on existing ROV platforms to improve their ability to perform subsea maintenance activities. 53 Table of Contents Our key technologies are autonomous platforms, acoustic communications networks, electric manipulators, AI-based perception and control software, and high-definition workspace sensors.
Basis of Presentation – The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse business combination with Nauticus Robotics Holdings, Inc. as the accounting acquirer and CLAQ as the accounting acquiree.
Implementation of these technologies enables operators to reduce costs relative to conventional methods. Basis of Presentation – The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse business combination with Nauticus Robotics Holdings, Inc. as the accounting acquirer and CLAQ as the accounting acquiree.
We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. The accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance as these policies involve a greater degree of judgment and complexity. 49 Revenue Recognition.
We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies", in Item 8 - "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report.
At December 31, 2022, total general and administrative expenses increased by $10.7 million, or 245%, to $15.1 million for 2022, as compared to $4.4 million for 2021. General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an increase in company headcount, sales and marketing expenses, professional fees and other costs incurred in preparation for the business combination transaction with CleanTech.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, total general and administrative expenses increased by $3,231,229 or 21% , as compa red to 2022. General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an increase in company headcount, sales and marketing expenses, professional fees and other costs associated with being a public company. Impairment of property and equipment .
Our primary sources of revenue are from providing technology and engineering services and products to the offshore industry and governmental entities. Revenue is generated pursuant to contractual arrangements to design and develop subsea robots and software and to provide related engineering, technical, and other services according to the specifications of the customers.
Revenue is generated pursuant to contractual arrangements to design and develop subsea robots and software and to provide related engineering, technical, and other services according to the specifications of the customers. These contracts can be service sales (cost plus fixed fee or firm fixed fee) or product sales and typically have terms of up to 18 months.
Interest expense, net increased due to an increase in indebtedness entered into by the Company during the third and fourth quarter of 2021, and amortization of debt discount of $1.1 million associated with the Debenture note. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2022, we had $22,746,422 of cash, cash equivalents and short term investments.
For t he year ended December 31, 2023, interest expense, net increased by $5,062,260 as compared to 2022. Interest expense, net increased primarily due to a settlement for liquidated damages of $3,685,629, net, and an increase in indebtedness entered into by the Company during the third quarter of 2022 and 2023.
To date, our principal sources of liquidity have been proceeds received from the issuance of debt and equity funding and cash flow from our operations. We believe our cash on hand and cash collections from our revenue from our existing and anticipated new contracts afford us adequate liquidity for the balance of fiscal 2023.
To date, our principal sources of liquidity have been proceeds received from the issuance of debt and equity funding and cash flow from our operations. 56 Table of Contents The Company has incurred recurring losses each year since its inception. The Company continues to develop its principal products and conduct research and development activities.
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This vehicle embodies nearly all of the Aquanaut’s core technologies but varies in form and function necessary to perform specialized missions. Our key technologies are autonomous platforms, acoustic communications networks, electric manipulators, AI-based perception and control software, and high-definition workspace sensors. Implementation of these technologies enables operations to reduce costs over conventional methods.
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(“CLAQ”) under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 18, 2020. The Company’s principal corporate offices are located in Webster, Texas.
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All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in preparation of these consolidated financial statements. 46 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Business — The global spread of COVID-19 has created significant market volatility and economic uncertainty and disruption during 2021 and continuing into 2022.
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All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in preparation of these consolidated financial statements. Liquidity — Total cash and cash equivalents on hand as of December 31, 2023 was $753,398. The Company has incurred recurring losses each year since its inception. The Company continues to develop its principal products and conduct research and development activities.
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The Company was adversely affected by the deterioration and increased uncertainty in the macroeconomic outlook as a result of the impact of COVID-19. We have experienced and may continue to experience disruptions in our supply chain, due in part to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Company may require additional liquidity to continue its operations over the next twelve months to sufficiently alleviate or mitigate the conditions and events noted above, which a current investor has committed to the Company, so the Company believes with the support that there will be sufficient resources to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report are issued.
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Depending upon the duration of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated business interruptions, our customers, suppliers, manufacturers and partners may suspend or delay their engagements with us, which could result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition and ability to meet current timelines.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, net revenue decreased by $4,828,607, or 42%, as compared to 2022. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributable to the reduction in government contracts in 2023. Cost of revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2023, cost of revenue increased by $65,069, or 1% as compared to 2022.
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In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected and may continue to affect our ability to recruit skilled employees to join our team.
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The decrease is partially related to the decline in activity offset by increased equipment, facility and direct travel costs. Depreciation. For the year ended December 31, 2023, depreciation increased by $212,463, or 41%, as compared to 2022 primarily due to increased investment in operational assets. Research and development .
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The conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect, among other things, demand for our products and the ability to test and assess our robotic systems with potential customers any of which adversely affects our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, impairment of property and equipment increased by $25,354,791 and related mainly to partial impairment of the Aquanaut vehicles, Olympic Arms and Hydronaut vessels.
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The duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts cannot be accurately predicted at this time, and the ultimate direct and indirect impacts on our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain. Liquidity — The Company has had recurring losses and negative cash flows since its inception.
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The fair value of the Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicles was determined by considering the value of similar vehicles in the market place, commercial invoices, insurable values and a discounted value of future potential cash generation less an estimate of costs to complete vehicles 1 and 3.
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The Company has not considered cost-cutting measures at this time but will assess as needed to meet capital requirements for our business operations. The Company have sufficient cash and cash generated from operations along with access to debt funding as necessary to meet its obligations for at least one year from the issuance date of this report.
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The fair value of Hydronaut vessels 2 and 3 was determined based on an offer for sale. The Drix and Hydronaut 1 assets were valued at marketed sales price. Olympic Arms 1 – 3 are fully impaired based on no realizable value. Loss on lease termination .
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On March 8, 2023, and subsequent to the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q/A on such date, Triumph countersigned an agreement that amended the original agreement to accommodate staggered deposits and payments for each of the four contracted units, with deliveries taking place between 2024 and 2027. Triumph’s initial non-refundable deposit of $5,420,000 is due on October 31, 2023.
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In December 2023, the Company started negotiations to exit a lease for office space. An exit fee agreement was reached with the lessor in March 2024, resulting in a loss on lease termination of $453,162. Loss on contract .
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Any failure by Triumph to make the initial deposit when due will be deemed breached by Triumph for failure to perform under the terms of the Agreement as amended.
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The Company accrued $2,542,913 of contract liability costs in the year ended December 31, 2023 associated with the expected loss on a current contract. Change in fair value of warrant liabilities.
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Management has carefully considered all facts surrounding the Triumph contract and its ability to secure financing for its capital projects, and as such, the Company has removed the contract from its internal projections and excluded all associated revenues and costs.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company reported a fair value gain of warrant liabilities of $14,902,427 compared to a fair value loss of warrant liabilities of $6,461,087 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Accordingly, we have excluded Triumph from the unfulfilled performance obligation table in Item 8, “Financial Statements – Note 3 – Revenue – Unfulfilled Performance Obligations.” As such, we do not believe a failure of such obligation will affect our future liquidity.
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The increase was mainly driven by a state sales tax assessment of $0.6 million that the Company has reduced from $12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The sales tax audit is currently ongoing and the Company plans to contest the updated estimate from the governmental entity, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Interest expense, net.
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At December 31,2022, net revenue increased by $2.8 million, or 33%, to $11.4 million for 2022, as compared to $8.6 million for 2021. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to the addition of revenue from four new service contracts and increased performance on an existing service contract, including the continued lease of an Aquanaut vehicle during 2022.
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Sources of cash: • The Company received net proceeds of $11,248,614 from debt and equity financings and $5,000,000 proceeds from the sale of short-term investments. Uses of cash: • Cash used in operating activities was $21,687,926, of which $3,781,040 was provided by working capital.
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Cost of revenue. At December 31, 2022, cost of revenue increased by $5.0 million, or 73%, to $11.9 million for 2022, as compared to $6.9 million for 2021.
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Cash used in operating activities varied from operating net loss primarily due to the impairment of property and equipment. • Capital expenditures were $11,633,153. Future sources and uses of cash.
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The increase in cost of revenue is attributable to the addition of executing four service contracts with a mix of lower margin contracts from the prior year discussed above contributing to an overall increased cost of revenue.
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Supply chain disruptions instigated production delays and have continued to impact the Company’s ability to deploy its products and realize rental or product sale revenues. Currently, the Company does not generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses, working capital and capital expenditures. The Company has embarked on cost-cutting measures to continue to preserve cash.
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Also included in cost of revenue is a one-time bonus of approximately $1.2 million for manufacturing and operational personnel for the successful completion of the Merger. Depreciation. At December 31, 2022, depreciation increased by $152 thousand, or 42%, to $517 thousand for 2022, as compared to $365 thousand for 2021 primarily due to increased investment in operational assets.
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The Company may require additional liquidity to continue its operations over the next twelve months to sufficiently alleviate or mitigate the conditions and events noted above, which a current investor has committed to the Company.
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Also included in general and administrative expense is a one-time bonus expense of approximately $1.5 million for the successful completion of the Merger. Other income, net. At December 31, 2022, other income, net decreased by $1.3 million to $0.3 million for 2022 as compared to $1.6 million in 2021.
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The Company believes with this investor support that there will be sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for at least one year from the date that the consolidated financial statements contained in this Form 10-K are issued. Indebtedness.
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The decrease was due primarily to the recognition of the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP loan during the first and second quarter of 2021. 48 Loss on extinguishment of debt. At December 31, 2022, loss on extinguishment of debt decreased by $9.5 million to $0 for 2022 as compared to $9.5 million in 2021.
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The accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance as these policies involve a greater degree of judgment and complexity. Revenue Recognition - Our primary sources of revenue are from providing technology and engineering services and products to the offshore industry and governmental entities.
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The Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $9.5 million for 2021 due to an amendment of outstanding contingently convertible notes to allow the notes to be converted into Nauticus common stock as of the closing date of the Business Combination between CleanTech and Nauticus. The amendment was treated as an accounting extinguishment of debt.
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Changes in these estimates could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations. 57 Table of Contents Cost plus fixed fee contracts are largely used for development projects. Firm-fixed price contracts provide products or services generally over an agreed upon time frame for a predetermined amount.
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A loss was recognized for the difference between the carrying amounts of the notes and their fair values as of the date the notes were modified. Change in fair value of warrant liabilities.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk Not required for smaller reporting companies. 59 Table of Contents
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Interest expense, net. At December 31, 2022, interest expense, net increased by $3.0 million to $3.7 million for 2022 as compared to $0.7 million in 2021.
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Uses of cash: ● Cash used in operating activities was $37.3 million, which included $19.9 million invested in working capital. ● Capital expenditures were $14.2 million. ● Cash used in financing activities in payment of debt obligations was $17.9 million Future sources and uses of cash.
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We anticipate needing additional capital to continue expanding our business operations, which may include acquisitions and capital expenditures. Currently, the Company does not generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses, working capital and capital expenditures. We have historically financed our operations through equity and debt financing.
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We do not have any commitments for equity funding at this time, and additional funding may not be available to us on favorable terms, if at all. As such there is no assurance that we can raise additional capital from external sources, the failure of which could cause us to curtail operations. Indebtedness.
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These contracts can be service sales (cost plus fixed fee or firm fixed fee) or product sales and typically have terms of up to 18 months. The Company has limited product sales as its core products are still under development.
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Service revenue includes equipment operating lease income recognized based on the contractual cash lease payments for the period. Performance obligations for product sales are typically satisfied at a point in time. This occurs when control of the products is transferred to the customer, which generally is when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer.

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