SCHEDULE 13D/A: Prominent Investor William Kerber Boosts Stake in Nauticus Robotics to 5.1%
Beneficial Ownership Report (Amendment)
William Kerber has significantly increased his beneficial ownership in Nauticus Robotics, Inc. to 5.1% of outstanding common stock through recent open market purchases.
Summary
- William Kerber, CEO of Human Mode LLC, has increased his beneficial ownership in Nauticus Robotics, Inc. to 1,542,696 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.1% of the outstanding class.
- This updated ownership is based on 30,185,791 shares of Common Stock reported by Nauticus Robotics, Inc. in its S-3 statement dated February 3, 2025.
- Since his last Schedule 13D Amendment No. 1 filed on February 7, 2025, Mr. Kerber acquired an additional 931,204 shares.
- Key purchases include 251,204 shares on February 25, 2025, at $1.13 per share; 130,000 shares on February 27, 2025, at $1.05 per share; and 550,000 shares on March 10, 2025, at $1.05 per share.
- All shares were acquired using Mr. Kerber's personal funds, with no loans involved in the purchases.
- Mr. Kerber holds sole voting and dispositive power over all 1,542,696 beneficially owned shares.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The filing indicates a significant increase in a prominent investor's stake, suggesting confidence in the company, although it does not provide operational or financial performance details.
Positives
- The significant increase in beneficial ownership by a prominent individual investor like William Kerber may signal strong confidence in Nauticus Robotics, Inc.'s future prospects.
- The acquisition of shares using personal funds, without reliance on loans, indicates a direct and unencumbered investment by Mr. Kerber.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The increased stake by a significant individual investor may be perceived as a vote of confidence, potentially influencing market sentiment and share price.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/03/2025 | Date of Issuer's S-3 statement reporting 30,185,791 shares outstanding. |
| 02/07/2025 | Date of Mr. Kerber's last Schedule 13D Amendment No. 1 filing. |
| 02/25/2025 | Purchase of 251,204 shares at $1.13 per share. |
| 02/27/2025 | Purchase of 130,000 shares at $1.05 per share. |
| 03/10/2025 | Purchase of 550,000 shares at $1.05 per share, which was the date of the event requiring this filing. |
| 03/17/2025 | Date of filing this Schedule 13D Amendment No. 2. |
Keywords
Nauticus Robotics, William Kerber, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, common stock, investor stake, equity acquisition
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