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American Outdoor Brands Insider Purchase: CEO Acquires 2,500 Shares

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brian Daniel Murphy, President & CEO and a director of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT), reported a personal purchase of 2,500 shares of AOUT common stock on 09/23/2025 at a price of $8.83 per share. After the transaction he beneficially owns 345,220 shares. The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person and signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/23/2025.

Positive

  • Insider purchase disclosed: CEO/director acquired 2,500 shares on 09/23/2025 at $8.83 per share.
  • Substantial insider holding: Beneficial ownership after the trade is reported as 345,220 shares.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: CEO purchased 2,500 AOUT shares at $8.83, modestly increasing insider stake to 345,220 shares.

The reported purchase is a straightforward open-market acquisition by the company’s President & CEO. At 2,500 shares, the transaction is small relative to the total beneficial ownership and does not, on its own, materially change control or capital structure. It is a routine insider buy that may be viewed as a minor constructive signal of confidence but lacks scale to be materially impactful to valuation.

TL;DR: Form 4 discloses a compliant, routine insider purchase by an executive-director with proper filing and signature.

The filing shows timely disclosure of an insider purchase under Section 16(a). The report indicates single-person filing and includes an attorney-in-fact signature, which is common. There are no indications of hedging, derivative transactions, or coordinated group filings. From a governance perspective, the disclosure meets reporting requirements and raises no immediate compliance concerns.

Insider Murphy Brian Daniel
Role President & CEO
Bought 2,500 shs ($22K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 2,500 $8.83 $22K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 345,220 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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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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 MO 65202
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. [ AOUT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President & CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/23/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 09/23/2025 P 2,500 A $8.83 345,220 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:
Remarks:
/s/ Seth A. Christensen, as Attorney-in-Fact 09/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What transaction did AOUT insider Brian Daniel Murphy report on 09/23/2025?

He reported a personal purchase of 2,500 shares of AOUT common stock at a price of $8.83 per share.

How many AOUT shares does Brian Daniel Murphy beneficially own after the reported transaction?

Following the purchase he beneficially owns 345,220 shares.

What roles does the reporting person hold at American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)?

The Form 4 lists him as a Director and as an Officer with the title President & CEO.

When was the Form 4 transaction dated and who signed the filing?

The transaction date is 09/23/2025 and the signature was provided by Seth A. Christensen, as Attorney-in-Fact on 09/23/2025.

Was the Form 4 filed by one reporting person or multiple?

The form indicates it was filed by one reporting person.

Did the filing report any derivative transactions or dispositions?

No derivative transactions or dispositions are reported; the Form 4 shows a non-derivative acquisition only.