Aterian (ATER) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on August 16, 2024, with voting on director election and auditor ratification.

• Only stockholders of record as of June 21, 2024, are eligible to vote; 8,578,831 shares of common stock are outstanding.

• Proxy materials are available online, and voting can be done electronically, by phone, or by mail.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote to elect Susan Lattmann as Class II director for a term ending at the 2027 Annual Meeting.

• Ratification of UHY LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, is on the agenda.

• No other matters are expected, but proxies may vote on additional items if properly brought before the meeting.

• Stockholder proposals for the 2025 meeting must be submitted by April 18, 2025, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of six members divided into three staggered classes; only one class is elected each year.

• Majority of directors are independent under Nasdaq rules; CEO Arturo Rodriguez is not independent.

• Board committees include Audit and Compensation; there is no Nominating Committee.

• Board diversity matrix and formal process for shareholder communications are disclosed.

• Directors and officers are covered by indemnification agreements and D&O insurance.