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Aterian, Inc. reports developments for an e-commerce consumer products portfolio built around owned brands in home and kitchen appliances, health and wellness, air quality devices, kitchenware, beauty, essential oils and related household categories. Its brand portfolio includes hOmeLabs, Squatty Potty, PurSteam, Mueller Living, Healing Solutions and Photo Paper Direct, with sales across major online marketplaces and direct-to-consumer websites.
Recurring ATER news includes product launches, digital retail channel expansion, marketplace availability, quarterly operating results, margin and expense trends, guidance updates, credit and capital-structure matters, governance actions and board-level reviews of strategic alternatives.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) has appointed Anton von Rueden as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 18, 2022. He will manage global supply chain operations from the U.S. Pramod K C, the former COO, will now oversee Aterian's Asia operations. CEO Yaniv Sarig expressed enthusiasm for von Rueden's extensive e-commerce experience and operational leadership, which are expected to enhance Aterian's growth and operational strategies. Von Rueden has previously led operations at Boosted Commerce and TechStyleOS, bringing valuable expertise to the executive team.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) has been recognized as one of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times for the third consecutive year, ranking 166th out of 500. This ranking is based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue from 2017 to 2020. CEO Yaniv Sarig expressed excitement over the recognition, emphasizing the company’s position to pursue growth as supply chain issues ease. A full report of the rankings will be published on April 28, 2022.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) announces the appointment of Cynthia Williams to its Board of Directors effective April 1, 2022. Williams brings extensive e-commerce and technology experience, having previously held roles at Microsoft and Amazon. Her addition to the board follows the recent appointments of Susan Lattmann and Sarah Liebel, enhancing Aterian's leadership as the company aims to strengthen its e-commerce platform. Williams expressed enthusiasm about contributing to future growth and Aterian's technology-driven vision.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) announced its Q4 and full-year 2021 results, showcasing a 52.6% year-over-year increase in net revenue to $63.3 million for Q4 and a 33.4% increase to $247.8 million for the full year. Gross margins improved to 45.6% for Q4 and 49.2% for the full year. Despite these gains, the company faced challenges with a decline in contribution margin to 7.9% from 11.2% and a net loss of $(234.7) million for the year. No new products were launched in Q4 due to supply chain concerns.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) closed a private placement, raising approximately $27.5 million by issuing 6,436,322 shares of common stock and 3,013,850 pre-funded warrants. The accompanying warrants allow the purchase of an aggregate of 7,087,630 shares at an exercise price of $3.20. Proceeds will be used for working capital and potential acquisitions to strengthen its balance sheet amid global supply chain challenges. The company plans to register the securities sold with the SEC by March 31, 2022.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) announced a securities purchase agreement for a private placement, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and secure approximately $27.5 million in gross proceeds. The company plans to sell 9,450,172 shares of common stock along with warrants to purchase an additional 7,087,630 shares at an exercise price of $3.20 per share. Funds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions. The closing is anticipated by March 4, 2022.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) announced plans to report its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on March 8, 2022, after market close. A conference call for investors will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET. U.S. participants can dial (877) 295-1077, while international participants should call (470) 495-9485, using conference ID 8791175. The call will also be accessible via a live webcast on Aterian's investor relations site. Aterian leverages its AIMEE™ platform for e-commerce, managing thousands of SKUs across various categories, including health, beauty, and consumer electronics.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) announced its conference schedule for March 2022. The company will participate in the DA Davidson 5th Annual Consumer Growth Conference on March 10, 2022, engaging in one-on-one meetings with investors. Following that, Aterian will attend the 34th Annual Roth Conference in Dana Point, California, on March 14 and 15, 2022, also conducting one-on-one investor meetings. Aterian is a technology-enabled consumer products platform specializing in e-commerce.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) announced the appointment of Susan Lattmann and Sarah Liebel to its Board of Directors, enhancing the board's composition to a majority female presence. Lattmann, with over 23 years at Bed Bath & Beyond, will join the Compensation and Audit Committees and is expected to chair the Audit Committee after Greg Petersen's departure on April 1, 2022. Liebel brings significant e-commerce experience and will serve on the Compensation and Nominating Committees. This leadership change aims to strengthen Aterian's pursuit of becoming a leading e-commerce platform.
Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) has secured a $50 million asset-backed credit facility with MidCap Financial Trust, eliminating its $25 million term loan with High Trail. The facility provides $40 million in commitments with an additional $10 million available. CEO Yaniv Sarig highlighted the positive impact of this facility on their balance sheet and shipping costs, aiding in business recovery post-supply chain disruptions. The partnership with MidCap reflects confidence in Aterian's growth, focusing on enhancing e-commerce capabilities and pursuing new acquisitions.