American Outdoor Brands COO has 903 shares withheld

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Brent Alan Vulgamott had 903 shares of common stock withheld by the issuer at $14.27 per share on July 9, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/13/2026 - 04:59 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Brent Alan Vulgamott had 903 shares of common stock withheld by the issuer at $14.27 per share on July 9, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. After this tax-withholding disposition, he holds 73,241 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 903 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Vulgamott Brent Alan

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	903	$14.27	$13K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 73,241 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 903 shares Withholding price per share: $14.27 per share Shares held after transaction: 73,241 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 903 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting

Withholding price per share $14.27 per share Price used for the 903-share tax-withholding disposition

Shares held after transaction 73,241 shares Direct common stock holdings of COO after tax withholding

Transaction date July 9, 2026 Date of the tax-withholding disposition of common stock

Key Terms

tax withholding obligations, restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition

3 terms

tax withholding obligations financial

"to satisfy certain <b>tax withholding obligations</b> associated with the vesting"

restricted stock units financial

"obligations associated with the vesting of <b>restricted stock units</b>"

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: "<b>tax-withholding disposition</b>" for 903 shares of common stock"

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) report for its COO?

American Outdoor Brands reported that COO Brent Alan Vulgamott had 903 shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than executing an open-market sale or purchase.

How many American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares were withheld and at what price?

A total of 903 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock were withheld at a price of $14.27 per share. This reflects a tax-withholding disposition related to vested restricted stock units, not a discretionary market trade.

What are Brent Alan Vulgamott’s holdings in American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, COO Brent Alan Vulgamott holds 73,241 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock directly. The 903 withheld shares were used to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting.

Was the American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No. The filing shows a tax-withholding disposition, where 903 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax liabilities from restricted stock unit vesting, rather than shares being sold into the open market.

What is the reason for the share withholding reported by American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)?

The 903 shares were withheld by American Outdoor Brands to cover tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units awarded to COO Brent Alan Vulgamott, a common method for settling tax due on equity compensation.

On what date did the American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) insider tax-withholding transaction occur?

The tax-withholding disposition for COO Brent Alan Vulgamott took place on July 9, 2026. On that date, 903 shares of common stock were withheld at $14.27 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Vulgamott Brent Alan

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/09/2026		F		903(1)	D	$14.27	73,241	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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-Fact	07/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)