American Outdoor Brands shareholders back slate, ratify auditor 11,213,501

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) reported shareholder voting results from its 2025 Annual Meeting. All six director nominees—Barry M. Monheit, Bradley T. Favreau, Mary E. Gallagher, Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr., Luis G. Marconi, and Brian D. Murphy—were elected. Examples of support included 9,476,142 votes for Brian D. Murphy and 9,415,616 for Mary E. Gallagher, with broker non-votes of 1,758,979 recorded for each director item.

Stockholders also ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, with 11,213,501 votes for, 62,103 against, and 14,046 abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2025

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American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware			001-39366			84-4630928
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1800 North Route Z Columbia, Missouri						65202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (800) 338-9585

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 per Share

AOUT

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On October 27, 2025, we held our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or the Annual Meeting, to consider and vote upon the following proposals: (1) to elect Barry M. Monheit, Bradley T. Favreau, Mary E. Gallagher, Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr., Luis G. Marconi, and Brian D. Murphy to serve until their successors are elected and qualified at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to their earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal; and (2) to ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as our independent registered public accountant for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.

The following directors were elected at the annual meeting:

Director						Votes For															Votes Against									Abstentions						Broker Non- Votes
Barry M. Monheit												8,287,864												1,229,303						13,504						1,758,979
Bradley T. Favreau												7,951,286												1,522,885						56,500						1,758,979
Mary E. Gallagher												9,415,616												98,240						16,815						1,758,979
Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr.												9,392,278												51,776						86,617						1,758,979
Luis G. Marconi												9,137,906												379,212						13,553						1,758,979
Brian D. Murphy												9,476,142												48,836						5,693						1,758,979

Our stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. The voting results were as follows:

						Votes For												Votes Against												Abstentions												Broker Non- Votes
Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accountants						11,213,501												62,103															14,046												-

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

									AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC.
Date:			October 28, 2025			By:			/s/ H. Andrew Fulmer
									H. Andrew Fulmer Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

FAQ

What did AOUT announce from its 2025 Annual Meeting?

All six director nominees were elected, and Grant Thornton LLP was ratified as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.

Which directors were elected at American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)?

Barry M. Monheit, Bradley T. Favreau, Mary E. Gallagher, Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr., Luis G. Marconi, and Brian D. Murphy.

How many votes supported AOUT’s auditor ratification?

11,213,501 votes for, 62,103 against, and 14,046 abstentions.

What were example vote totals for AOUT director elections?

Brian D. Murphy received 9,476,142 votes for; Mary E. Gallagher received 9,415,616 votes for.

Were broker non-votes reported in the AOUT director elections?

Yes. Broker non-votes were 1,758,979 for each director election item.

When was the AOUT Annual Meeting held?

October 27, 2025.