The Audit Committee dismissed UHY LLP as independent registered public accounting firm effective October 2, 2026. UHY's reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 contained a going concern explanatory paragraph due to recurring losses and negative cash flows, but there were no disagreements or reportable events. Haskell & White LLP was appointed as the new auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Additionally, former CEO Arturo Rodriguez's employment terminated on September 30, 2026, and he entered into a consulting agreement effective October 2, 2026. He will provide limited advisory services at $250 per hour, capped at 12 hours weekly and an aggregate fee of $77,000 through March 31, 2027. Aterian operates in the e-commerce industry.
