Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 22, 2026
Reporting Period: The filing covers a specific event period from May 20, 2026, through September 18, 2026, regarding new business activity.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue totals, profit figures, cash flow, margins, debt levels, or liquidity metrics for the company as a whole. The only specific financial figure disclosed is:
- Estimated Renewals, Bookings, and Client Awards: Approximately $27 million for the period May 20, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
Material Changes
The filing reports a material event under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) consisting of the announcement of the $27 million in estimated renewals, bookings, and client awards. No comparative data against prior periods is provided within this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Chairman, CEO, and President, William Santana Li, signed the report to disclose the press release regarding the new bookings.
Outlook: The filing indicates positive business momentum through the reported $27 million in awards but does not contain forward-looking guidance for future quarters or fiscal years.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing explicitly states that the information furnished is not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not subject to the liabilities of that section, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings except as expressly set forth.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on the composition of the $27 million (e.g., split between renewals vs. new bookings).
- Confirm the contract terms and duration associated with the reported client awards to assess revenue recognition timing.
- Review the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K filing for baseline financial health, as this 8-K does not contain balance sheet or income statement data.