Aterian, Inc. Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

Aterian (ATER) proxy statement filed. Vote on directors & auditors. Annual meeting details inside.

AI Summary

Aterian, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on July 5, 2024, for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing, related to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, outlines proposals to be voted on by shareholders, including the election of directors and the ratification of its independent registered public accounting firm. The company previously operated as Mohawk Group Holdings, Inc. before changing its name on October 31, 2018.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it details the agenda and proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, allowing them to make informed voting decisions on company leadership and governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Proxy statements are routine filings, but the specific proposals and the company's financial health can introduce medium risk for investors.

Key Numbers

• 001-38937 — SEC File Number (Identifies the company's registration with the SEC.)

Key Players & Entities

• Aterian, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Mohawk Group Holdings, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
• 20240816 (date) — Conformed Period of Report
• 20240705 (date) — Filing Date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — holders of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “ Common Stock &#

Filing Documents

• ny20024958x1_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 515KB
• logo_aterian.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 19KB
• ny20024958x1_pc01x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 476KB
• ny20024958x1_pc02x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 424KB
• 0001140361-24-032430.txt ( ) — 1781KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 ny20024958x1_def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant   ☐ Check the appropriate box:   ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement   ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement   ☐ Definitive Additional Materials   ☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 ATERIAN, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): ☒ No fee required.   ☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.   ☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.   ATERIAN, INC. 350 Springfield Avenue Suite 200 Summit, NJ 07901 NOTICE OF 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS   Thursday, August 16, 2024   10:00 a.m. Eastern Time Dear Stockholder: You are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “ Annual Meeting ”) of Aterian, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually, via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ATER2024, on Thursday, August 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, for the following purposes: 1. To elect Susan Lattmann a Class II director to serve until our 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; 2. To ratify the appointment of UHY LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and 3. To conduct any other business properly brought before the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. These items of business are more fully described in the Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice. The record date for the Annual Meeting is June 21, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date may vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. This Notice is being mailed to all stockholders of record entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting on or about July 5, 2024. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to be held virtually, via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ATER2024, on Thursday, August 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The proxy statement and annual report to stockholders are available at www.proxyvote.com. By Order of the Board of Directors /s/ Christopher J. Porcelli Christopher J, Porcelli Corporate Secretary Summit, New Jersey July 5, 2024 You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting virtually, via live webcast. Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting, please complete, date, sign and return the enclosed proxy or submit your proxy through the internet or by telephone as promptly as possible in order to ensure your representation at the Annual Meeting. If you have requested physical materials to be mailed to you, then a return envelope (which is postage prepaid if mailed in the United States) is enclosed for your convenience if you choose to submit your proxy by mail. Even if you have voted by proxy, you may still vote electronically during the meeting if you attend the Annual Meeting online. Please note, however, that if your shares are held of record by a broker, bank or other agent and you wish to vote at the Annual Meeting, you must obtain a proxy issued in your name from that record holder.   ATERIAN, INC.   350 Springfield Avenue Suite 200 Summit, NJ 07901 PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 16, 2024   QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THESE PROXY MATERIALS AND VOTING Why am I receiving these materials? We have sent you these proxy materials because the Board of Directors (our “ Board ”) of Aterian, Inc. (sometimes referred to as “ we ”, “ us ”, “ Aterian ” or the “ Company ”) is soliciting the proxy of holders of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”), to vote at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (including any adjournment, postponement or continuation thereof, the “ Annual Meeting ”). You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting online and we request that you vote on the proposals described in this Proxy Statement. We intend to mail this Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting of

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