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American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) CEO reports 12,028 shares withheld for taxes

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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. President & CEO Brian Daniel Murphy reported share dispositions that were solely to cover tax obligations on equity compensation, not open-market sales. On May 1–2, 2026, a total of 12,028 shares of common stock were withheld by the company in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units, according to the footnote. After these tax-withholding transactions, Murphy directly owned 333,192 shares of common stock, as reported following the most recent transaction.

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Insider Murphy Brian Daniel
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,982 $9.36 $28K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,352 $9.60 $42K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,694 $9.60 $45K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 333,192 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Tax-withholding shares total 12,028 shares Common stock withheld for tax obligations on RSU vesting
Shares withheld on May 2, 2026 2,982 shares at $9.36 Tax-withholding disposition of American Outdoor Brands common stock
First May 1, 2026 withholding 4,694 shares at $9.60 Tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Second May 1, 2026 withholding 4,352 shares at $9.60 Tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Shares after latest transaction 333,192 shares Direct American Outdoor Brands common stock holdings post-withholding
Prior post-transaction balance 336,174 shares Direct holdings after earlier May 1, 2026 withholding
Earlier post-transaction balance 340,868 shares Direct holdings after initial May 1, 2026 withholding
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): {"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
tax withholding obligations financial
"to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting"
restricted stock units financial
"associated with the vesting of restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
""transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Murphy Brian Daniel
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1800 NORTH ROUTE Z
(Street)
COLUMBIA MISSOURI 65202
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. [ AOUT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026F4,352(1)D$9.6340,868D
Common Stock05/01/2026F4,694(1)D$9.6336,174D
Common Stock05/02/2026F2,982(1)D$9.36333,192D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.
Remarks:
/s/ Seth A. Christensen, as Attorney-in-Fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did AOUT President & CEO Brian Daniel Murphy report in this Form 4?

Brian Daniel Murphy reported dispositions of American Outdoor Brands common stock to satisfy tax obligations. The company withheld shares upon restricted stock unit vesting, rather than Murphy selling shares in the open market, and the transactions were coded as tax-withholding dispositions under SEC rules.

How many AOUT shares were withheld for Brian Daniel Murphy’s tax obligations?

A total of 12,028 American Outdoor Brands common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. This includes 2,982 shares on May 2, 2026 and two entries of 4,694 and 4,352 shares on May 1, 2026, all classified as tax-withholding dispositions.

What prices were used for the AOUT tax-withholding share dispositions?

The tax-withholding dispositions used prices of $9.36 and $9.60 per American Outdoor Brands share. Specifically, 2,982 shares were withheld at $9.36 on May 2, 2026, and 4,694 and 4,352 shares were withheld at $9.60 on May 1, 2026.

How many AOUT shares does Brian Daniel Murphy hold after these transactions?

Following the most recent tax-withholding disposition, Brian Daniel Murphy directly holds 333,192 American Outdoor Brands common shares. Earlier post-transaction balances disclosed were 336,174 and 340,868 shares, showing that these events modestly reduced his stake through share withholding for taxes.

Were Brian Daniel Murphy’s AOUT transactions open-market sales or routine tax withholding?

These American Outdoor Brands transactions were routine tax-withholding events, not open-market sales. The Form 4 uses code "F" and describes payment of tax liabilities by delivering shares, while the footnote confirms the shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units.

What does the footnote in Brian Daniel Murphy’s AOUT Form 4 explain?

The footnote explains the shares were withheld by American Outdoor Brands to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting. This clarifies that the dispositions were administrative for tax compliance, rather than discretionary buying or selling decisions by Brian Daniel Murphy in the market.