HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, “Nauticus” or “Company”), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced the Company’s schedule for conducting its financial and operating results call for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. 

The Company plans to host an earnings conference call on August 13, 2026 at 9:00 am Central Time.

To participate in the earnings conference call, participants should dial toll free at +1-833-461-5787, conference ID: 989 652 904, or access the listen-only webcast at the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/989652904. A link to the webcast will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website.

About Nauticus Robotics, Inc.

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. 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. 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. Nauticus’ 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, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. www.nauticusrobotics.com

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus’ products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus’ use of and needs for capital. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” or “continue” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus’ management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC from time to time. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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US Department of Labor and Texas Workforce Commission Accredited Program Connects Graduates to In-Demand Technology Roles

HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infotech Academy Online, a US Department of Labor and Texas Workforce Commission accredited registered apprenticeship program, has opened enrollment for a new Zero2Hero cohort training more than 70 participants for careers in information technology at no cost to participants. The program pays for training and certifications and prepares graduates for roles in cybersecurity, cloud computing, SAP security and governance, artificial intelligence and data analytics.

Zero2Hero moves participants from no IT background through a structured six-month pre-apprenticeship followed by a registered apprenticeship track. In the pre-apprenticeship phase, participants earn certifications in digital literacy, critical career skills and entrepreneurship and small business before selecting from 22 advanced learning tracks. Hands-on implementation on live systems is central to the model. Graduates enter the job market with multiple globally recognized credentials and practical project experience.

The program’s placement results are already drawing attention from employers and workforce agencies. One participant, while still enrolled in the registered apprenticeship program, secured a role paying $130,000 after completing the SAP security track.

“He was able to move from a lower-ending job to six figures, about $130,000 per annum, while still on our program,” says Salman Akorede, founder of Infotech Academy and IRSL Consulting. “And the guy has been doing very well on the job.”

Infotech Academy is actively recruiting employer partners across Texas and the five states where it is currently pursuing additional accreditation: Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and California. Employer partners gain access to pre-trained, credentialed talent at no training cost. Government funding covers participant training expenses, and participating employers may qualify for additional tax incentives for upskilling existing staff.

The program was built to close a gap that Akorede identified across two decades in enterprise SAP consulting: academic programs do not produce the job-ready candidates that technology industries require, and most organizations cannot carry the cost of closing that gap themselves. Infotech Academy’s government-funded model removes the cost from both sides of the equation.

Employers, workforce agencies and prospective participants interested in the Zero2Hero cohort are encouraged to reach out directly.

About Infotech Academy

Infotech Academy Online is a US Department of Labor and Texas Workforce Commission accredited apprenticeship program that provides funded IT training and certifications to high school and college graduates at no cost to participants. Through its Zero2Hero program, Infotech Academy prepares graduates for technology careers in cybersecurity, SAP security, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data analytics. Infotech Academy operates in partnership with IRSL Consulting, an SAP governance, risk and compliance consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Contact

marketing@irslconsulting.com
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Ninth securitization of Achieve HELOCs brings cumulative issuance to more than $1.7 billion

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, announces the July 30 close of a $261.5 million, AAA-rated securitization backed by newly originated home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).

The securitization, ACHM Trust 2026-HE1, includes six classes of rated mortgage-backed notes and three classes of unrated mortgage-backed notes. The deal is backed by 3,129 HELOCs originated by Achieve Home Loans. The deal was co-sponsored by Achieve and Canyon Partners, LLC. Deutsche Bank Securities served as structuring agent and lead bookrunner, Barclays and Jefferies each served as a joint bookrunner and Guggenheim and Texas Capital each served as co-managers.

As of the June 30, 2026, cutoff date, the HELOCs in the portfolio had a weighted average seasoning of three months, a total unpaid principal balance of approximately $261.5 million and a total credit line amount of approximately $276.5 million. The weighted average combined loan-to-value ratio of the deal portfolio’s HELOCs and borrowers’ first-lien mortgages is 65.67%.

S&P Global Ratings assigned the following ratings to the deal’s notes: Class A: AAA (sf); Class B: AA- (sf); Class C: A- (sf); Class D: BBB- (sf); Class E: BB- (sf); and Class F: B- (sf). Morningstar DBRS also assigned the following ratings: Class A: AAA (sf) and Class B: AA (low) (sf). Morningstar DBRS was not asked to assign a rating to the remaining classes.

“This transaction reflects the continued strength of Achieve’s HELOC platform and the confidence institutional investors have in the quality of the assets we originate,” said Achieve Co-Founder and Co-CEO Andrew Housser. “Completing our ninth HELOC securitization further expands our access to the capital markets and supports our ability to help more homeowners use their equity with predictable, fixed monthly payments.”

The transaction features subordination, excess interest, a reserve account and other layers of credit enhancement. ACHM Trust 2026-HE1 also features a pro rata principal distribution across the Class A, Class B and Class C notes, subject to certain performance triggers. The transaction includes a principal-only Class G note that provides additional credit support to the rated notes.

Achieve’s HELOCs are designed to help homeowners use a portion of their home’s equity to consolidate unsecured debts, pay for home renovations, better manage the expense of an upcoming large purchase — or a combination of the three. The HELOCs are fixed-rate and fully amortizing, which is intended to eliminate the uncertainty and risk of payment shock that traditional HELOCs present to consumers via variable rates, interest-only periods or balloon payments.

The HELOCs are fully drawn at origination and carry a 10-, 15-, 20- or 30-year term that includes a five-year draw period and no prepayment penalty for the life of the loan. In April, Achieve further enhanced its HELOC offering by lowering the best available fixed-rate APR to 5.875% for qualifying borrowers.

In most cases, the HELOCs are secured by a junior lien on the homeowner’s primary residence, although a small portion of HELOCs in the deal hold a first-lien position. Achieve works with its members to conduct a comprehensive financial assessment during the application process. A thorough collateral valuation process helps ensure the HELOCs are originated with low combined loan-to-value ratios that is intended to preserve an ample cushion of remaining home equity.

Achieve believes this better enables its members to address their immediate financial needs without jeopardizing their opportunity to build long-term wealth via their home.

This is Achieve’s first HELOC securitization of 2026 and ninth overall, bringing Achieve’s cumulative HELOC securitization volume to more than $1.7 billion. In addition, Achieve or its affiliates have sponsored 22 personal loan securitizations, with cumulative issuances across all Achieve-affiliated personal loan and HELOC securitizations totaling more than $7.5 billion. Achieve also closed its second debt settlement fee securitization in June 2026, a $151.4 million transaction that followed its inaugural securitization in December 2025. Total loan originations through the Achieve Personal Loans platform and Achieve Home Loans are over $14 billion.

For more information about Achieve HELOCs, visit: achieve.com/heloc 

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any jurisdiction. The notes were offered and sold only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loans, home equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

Contacts

Austin Kilgore

akilgore@achieve.com

214-908-5097

Elina Tarkazikis

etarkazikis@achieve.com

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