What triggered the tax-withholding share disposition for AOUT’s CFO?

The disposition was triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units held by AOUT’s CFO. A footnote explains that 1304 common shares were withheld by American Outdoor Brands to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with that RSU vesting event, in line with standard equity compensation practices.

American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO reports tax-withholding share disposition

Q: What insider transaction did AOUT executive Hugh Andrew Fulmer report?

EVP and CFO Hugh Andrew Fulmer reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1304 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. The issuer withheld these shares at $14.27 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than selling them on the market.

Q: Was the AOUT CFO’s July 9, 2026 Form 4 transaction an open-market stock sale?

No. The Form 4 for AOUT shows a Code F tax-withholding disposition , not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by American Outdoor Brands to pay tax liabilities tied to vested restricted stock units, meaning Fulmer did not actively sell shares into the market.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Outdoor Brands EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Secretary Hugh Andrew Fulmer reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1304 shares of common stock on 2026-07-09 at $14.27 per share. The shares were withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations from vested restricted stock units, not sold on the open market. After this transaction, Fulmer directly owns 159,216 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Fulmer Hugh Andrew

Role EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Sec.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,304	$14.27	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 159,216 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1304.0000 shares Withholding share price: 14.2700 per share Shares owned after transaction: 159216.0000 shares

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Shares withheld for taxes 1304.0000 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting

Withholding share price 14.2700 per share Value per share used for the tax-withholding disposition

Shares owned after transaction 159216.0000 shares Direct holdings of Hugh Andrew Fulmer following the tax-withholding transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Common Stock

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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 obligations financial

"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations"

Common Stock financial

"Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did AOUT executive Hugh Andrew Fulmer report?

EVP and CFO Hugh Andrew Fulmer reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1304 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. The issuer withheld these shares at $14.27 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than selling them on the market.

Was the AOUT CFO’s July 9, 2026 Form 4 transaction an open-market stock sale?

No. The Form 4 for AOUT shows a Code F tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by American Outdoor Brands to pay tax liabilities tied to vested restricted stock units, meaning Fulmer did not actively sell shares into the market.

How many American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares does the CFO hold after this filing?

After the reported tax-withholding transaction, Hugh Andrew Fulmer directly holds 159,216 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. The 1304 withheld shares reduced the gross vesting amount, but he retains this disclosed post-transaction ownership position according to the Form 4 data.

At what price were AOUT shares valued for the CFO’s tax-withholding disposition?

The shares in the AOUT CFO’s tax-withholding disposition were valued at $14.27 per share. This price is used on the Form 4 to calculate the value of the 1304 shares withheld by the issuer to cover Fulmer’s tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting.

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^*

Fulmer Hugh Andrew

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1800 N 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)
	EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Sec.

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	07/09/2026		F		1,304⁽¹⁾	D	$14.27	159,216	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR