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materiality 0.72
Aterian dismisses UHY as auditor, hires Haskell & White; ex-CEO Rodriguez gets $77,000 consulting role
Aterian, Inc.
- Aterian dismissed UHY LLP as independent auditor on Oct. 2, 2026; UHY's FY2025/FY2024 reports included a going-concern paragraph.
- The Audit Committee named Haskell & White LLP as auditor for FY2026; no disagreements or reportable events were reported with UHY.
- Former CEO Arturo Rodriguez's employment ended Sept. 30, 2026; his consulting deal pays $250/hour, capped at 12 hours/week and $77,000 total.
- Consulting runs through Nov. 20, 2026, then month-to-month until March 31, 2027; Rodriguez remains a director and subsidiary officer.
- The company will maintain a 6-year D&O tail policy on a change in control; Rodriguez's severance under the Transition Agreement is unaffected.