Here are the DEF 14A proxy statements from American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) in our archive over the last 12 months, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A DEF 14A covers the proxy statement, with executive pay and the shareholder votes, so if you follow AOUT and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full AOUT filings page.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is holding its 2026 annual shareholder meeting virtually on September 28, 2026, with a record date of August 3, 2026 covering 12,618,869 common shares. Stockholders will vote on electing seven directors, ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for the year ending April 30, 2027, a non-binding say‑on‑pay vote on 2026 executive compensation, and a non-binding vote to set the say‑on‑pay frequency, where the board recommends one year.
The company reports fiscal 2026 net sales of $190.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million, used as key performance metrics. Executive bonuses reflected underperformance versus targets: CEO Brian Murphy’s 2026 bonus was $161,958 versus a target of $642,735. Compensation is structured with base salary, annual cash incentives (50% net sales, 50% Adjusted EBITDA), and long‑term equity split between RSUs and PSUs tied to three‑year cumulative Adjusted EBITDA and ROIC.
The board is majority independent, led by an independent chair, with fully independent Audit, Compensation, and Nominations and Corporate Governance Committees. The company highlights zero debt, an employee base of about 270, stock ownership guidelines, clawback and whistleblower policies, and a 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan to align management and employee interests with stockholders.