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Nauticus Robotics(KITT) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics - Revenue for Q3 2024 was 0.4million,down0.4 million, down 0.1 million from Q2 2024 and 1.2millionfromthesameperiodlastyear[23]OperatingexpensesforQ32024were1.2 million from the same period last year [23] - Operating expenses for Q3 2024 were 5.9 million, a 3.9millionimprovementfromQ32023anda3.9 million improvement from Q3 2023 and a 0.6 million sequential improvement [23] - G&A costs for Q3 2024 were 2.8million,a2.8 million, a 3.9 million improvement compared to Q3 2023 and a 0.4millionsequentialimprovement[23]NetlossforQ32024was0.4 million sequential improvement [23] - Net loss for Q3 2024 was 11.4 million, a 6.3millionreductionfromQ32023anda6.3 million reduction from Q3 2023 and a 6 million increase sequentially [24] - Adjusted net loss for Q3 2024 was 11.4millioncomparedto11.4 million compared to 9 million for Q2 2024 and 8.1millioninQ32023[24]CashattheendofQ32024was8.1 million in Q3 2023 [24] - Cash at the end of Q3 2024 was 2.9 million compared to 0.7millionattheendof2023[25]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsTheAquanautvehiclesuccessfullycompleteditsfirstcommercialprojectinQ32024,markingasignificantmilestoneforthecompany[8][12]TheAquanautvehicleprovidedhighqualitydataonsubseaassetsatdepthsupto1,000meters,exceedingcustomerexpectations[13]ThecompanyisworkingontechnicalmodificationstoallowyearroundoperationsintheGulfofMexicoandisexploringopportunitiesinSouthAmericatomitigateseasonality[10][14]ThesecondAquanautvehicleisexpectedtocompletefactoryacceptancetestinginQ42024andbeavailableforcommercialserviceinQ12025[15]TheToolKITTsoftwareplatformperformedreliablyduringoperationsintheGulfofMexico,withacommercialreleaseplannedfor2025[18]MarketDataandKeyMetricsThecompanyisfocusedonbuildingapipelineforthe2025Gulfseasonandisactivelyworkingtoeliminateseasonalityinitsbusiness[10]CustomersareexpandingtheirscopeofworktoincludetheuniquecapabilitiesoftheAquanautvehicle,leadingtocommercialdiscussionsforthe2025season[10]ThecompanyisindiscussionswithSouthAmericancustomerstomitigateNorthernHemisphereseasonality[10]CompanyStrategyandIndustryCompetitionThecompanyisfocusedonleveragingthesuccessofitsfirstcommercialprojectstocreateabusinessbacklogfor2025,consistingofbothcommercialanddefensework[8]Thecompanyisworkingondevelopingtechnologythatprovidesanattractivereturnoninvestmenttoshareholdersandcustomers[15]Thecompanysdeepwaterautonomoussoftwarecapabilitiessurpassthoseofcompetitors,pavingthewayforcommerciallicensesin2025[29]ManagementCommentaryonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlookThecompanyisconfidentthatthestepsbeingtakenwillallowittoregaincompliancewithNASDAQslistingrequirementsbytheendof2024[21]Thecompanyisfocusedonsecuringthecashneededthroughtheendof2025asitrampsupcommercialization[22]ThecompanyisnegotiatingdayratecontractsthatcouldsurpassthetotalrevenueproducedinQ32024inasingleweek[28]OtherImportantInformationThecompanycompleteda36:1reversesplitonJuly22,2024,andallreferencestoequityandrelateditemsarestatedonapostsplitbasis[21]Thecompanyhasenteredintoanagreementwithinvestorstoexchange0.7 million at the end of 2023 [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - The Aquanaut vehicle successfully completed its first commercial project in Q3 2024, marking a significant milestone for the company [8][12] - The Aquanaut vehicle provided high-quality data on subsea assets at depths up to 1,000 meters, exceeding customer expectations [13] - The company is working on technical modifications to allow year-round operations in the Gulf of Mexico and is exploring opportunities in South America to mitigate seasonality [10][14] - The second Aquanaut vehicle is expected to complete factory acceptance testing in Q4 2024 and be available for commercial service in Q1 2025 [15] - The ToolKITT software platform performed reliably during operations in the Gulf of Mexico, with a commercial release planned for 2025 [18] Market Data and Key Metrics - The company is focused on building a pipeline for the 2025 Gulf season and is actively working to eliminate seasonality in its business [10] - Customers are expanding their scope of work to include the unique capabilities of the Aquanaut vehicle, leading to commercial discussions for the 2025 season [10] - The company is in discussions with South American customers to mitigate Northern Hemisphere seasonality [10] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focused on leveraging the success of its first commercial projects to create a business backlog for 2025, consisting of both commercial and defense work [8] - The company is working on developing technology that provides an attractive return on investment to shareholders and customers [15] - The company's deepwater autonomous software capabilities surpass those of competitors, paving the way for commercial licenses in 2025 [29] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company is confident that the steps being taken will allow it to regain compliance with NASDAQ's listing requirements by the end of 2024 [21] - The company is focused on securing the cash needed through the end of 2025 as it ramps up commercialization [22] - The company is negotiating day rate contracts that could surpass the total revenue produced in Q3 2024 in a single week [28] Other Important Information - The company completed a 36:1 reverse split on July 22, 2024, and all references to equity and related items are stated on a post-split basis [21] - The company has entered into an agreement with investors to exchange 27 million of principal, 3millionofinterest,and3 million of interest, and 3 million of additional liabilities into preferred convertible stock [21] - The company closed 1.1millionoffundingasthefirsttrancheofupto1.1 million of funding as the first tranche of up to 21.1 million available through a new convertible debenture [22] Summary of Q&A Session - No questions were asked during the Q&A session [30][32]