Aterian, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ATER) is looking for M&A. Joseph Risico, Co-Chief Executive Officer said, "Regarding our inorganic strategy, M&A remains an area of focus. We recently completed a small investment in 4th & Heart, leading ghee-butter brand in the United States. We believe investment in new high-growth brands have the opportunity to help drive significant value for Aterian as well as open up new categories.

We intend to continue to explore investing in earlier stage brands. We believe Aterian can be a valuable partner". Arturo Rodriguez, co-CEO said, "We also believe, based on our forecast, we have sufficient cash above our covenants to achieve our goal without raising additional equity.

As previously stated, if we pursue additional financing, it will be predominantly for growth through M&A. We do expect a few housekeeping items in the coming weeks. We do expect to refile our S3 shelf to allow us to opportunistically raise capital as part of our M&A strategy over the coming year or 2, if we decide to do so and if we decide to acquire any brand. We believe this is good corporate governance".