Nauticus Robotics, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (KITT) filed an 8-K on March 26, 2026 (Item 5.02) announcing that John Symington informed the company on March 23, 2026 of his intention to resign as General Counsel and Secretary. His last day is March 27, 2026. Mr. Symington agreed to continue providing services to Nauticus as external counsel for a transitional period of at least one month.

Key Details

• Filing date: March 26, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02).
• Resignation notice given: March 23, 2026; effective date: March 27, 2026.
• Transition arrangement: Mr. Symington will serve as external counsel for at least one month after his resignation.
• The filing does not announce a replacement or appointment of a new General Counsel/Secretary. The report was signed by Interim CFO Jimena Begaries.

Why It Matters
A change in General Counsel is a material executive change affecting the company’s legal leadership and governance. For investors, the key facts are the immediate effective date, the short-term external counsel arrangement to maintain continuity, and the absence of a named successor in the filing — items to watch for in subsequent disclosures about permanent leadership or governance updates.