Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 27, 2013, Aetrium Incorporated publicly announced, among other things, its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. For further information, please refer to the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by Aetrium Incorporated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On February 27, 2013, Aetrium Incorporated publicly announced its decision to explore strategic alternatives for the company and that it is considering options that may include, among others, the sale or other disposition of one or both of its reliability test and test handler product groups. For further information, please refer to the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit
No. Description
99.1 Press Release issued February 27, 2013

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