Aterian CEO granted 50,000 restricted shares

Aterian, Inc. reported that its Chief Executive Officer and director, Arturo Rodriguez, received an award of 50,000 shares of common stock on January 23, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aterian, Inc. reported that its Chief Executive Officer and director, Arturo Rodriguez, received an award of 50,000 shares of common stock on January 23, 2026. The filing shows these shares were acquired at a price of $0 per share, reflecting a grant rather than an open‑market purchase. After this award, Rodriguez beneficially owned 1,011,148 shares of Aterian common stock in total.

The grant consists of restricted common stock issued under Aterian’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan and is subject to vesting conditions. According to the disclosure, the award was granted outside the company’s regular annual equity grant cycle and was approved by the Compensation Committee for retention purposes, indicating it is designed to help keep the CEO in his role over time.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 50,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Rodriguez Arturo

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	50,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,011,148 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Comprised of shares of restricted common stock granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan that are subject to vesting.
2. F2. The reported award was granted outside of the Company's regular annual equity grant cycle and was approved by the Compensation Committee for retention purposes.

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What insider transaction did Aterian (ATER) disclose for January 23, 2026?

The company disclosed that Chief Executive Officer and director Arturo Rodriguez received a grant of 50,000 shares of Aterian common stock on January 23, 2026.

Was the Aterian (ATER) CEO’s Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

It was a grant of restricted common stock at $0 per share, not an open‑market purchase, issued under Aterian’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.

How many Aterian (ATER) shares does the CEO own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported award, Chief Executive Officer Arturo Rodriguez beneficially owned 1,011,148 shares of Aterian common stock.

What kind of equity did Aterian (ATER) grant to its CEO in this filing?

Aterian granted restricted common stock comprising 50,000 shares, issued under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan and subject to vesting conditions.

Why was the Aterian (ATER) CEO’s restricted stock award granted outside the regular equity cycle?

The disclosure states that the award was granted outside the regular annual equity grant cycle and was approved by the Compensation Committee for retention purposes.

Does the Aterian (ATER) Form 4 indicate any indirect ownership or third‑party entities for this grant?

The transaction is reported as direct ownership by Arturo Rodriguez, with no separate indirect ownership entity listed for this award.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/23/2026 - 04:19 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rodriguez Arturo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

350 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE SUITE #200

(Street)

SUMMIT NJ 07901

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aterian, Inc. [ ATER ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/23/2026		A(1)(2)		50,000	A	$0	1,011,148	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Comprised of shares of restricted common stock granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan that are subject to vesting.

2. The reported award was granted outside of the Company's regular annual equity grant cycle and was approved by the Compensation Committee for retention purposes.

	/s/ Arturo Rodriguez	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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