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American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CPO has 630 shares withheld for taxes, holds 51,066

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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Chief Product Officer James Earl Tayon had 630 shares of common stock withheld on May 1, 2026 to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open‑market sale, at a price of $9.60 per share.

After this withholding, he directly held 51,066 common shares. Footnotes indicate these holdings include 186 shares acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and 192 shares acquired on March 31, 2026.

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Insider Tayon James Earl
Role Chief Product Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 630 $9.60 $6K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 51,066 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. Includes 186 and 192 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively.
Shares withheld for taxes 630 shares Common stock withheld on May 1, 2026 for RSU tax obligations
Withholding price per share $9.60 per share Value applied to withheld common stock for tax obligations
Shares held after transaction 51,066 shares Direct common stock holdings following the May 1, 2026 withholding
ESPP shares acquired Sept. 30, 2025 186 shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan acquisition included in holdings
ESPP shares acquired Mar. 31, 2026 192 shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan acquisition included in holdings
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations 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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 186 and 192 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations"
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.
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*
Tayon James Earl
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Product Officer
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 Stock05/01/2026F630(1)D$9.651,066(2)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)
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.
2. Includes 186 and 192 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively.
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 insider transaction did AOUT Chief Product Officer James Tayon report?

James Earl Tayon reported a disposition of 630 American Outdoor Brands shares. The shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units, rather than sold in the open market, so it reflects routine tax processing, not active trading.

Was the AOUT insider transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 630 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock were withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting, which is a standard, non-discretionary compensation and payroll mechanism.

How many AOUT shares does James Tayon hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, James Earl Tayon directly holds 51,066 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. This total includes shares previously acquired through compensation and the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as described in the accompanying Form 4 footnotes.

At what price were the withheld AOUT shares valued in the Form 4?

The 630 withheld American Outdoor Brands shares were valued at $9.60 per share. This price is used in the Form 4 to reflect the value of shares applied toward satisfying tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units awarded to the executive.

What role did restricted stock units play in this AOUT insider filing?

The filing shows tax withholding linked to vesting restricted stock units. When these RSUs vested, the issuer withheld 630 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock to cover tax obligations, creating a reportable Form 4 event even though no open-market purchase or sale occurred.

What is noted about AOUT Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares in the footnotes?

Footnotes state James Earl Tayon’s holdings include 186 shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and 192 shares acquired on March 31, 2026. These ESPP shares form part of his total 51,066 directly held American Outdoor Brands shares.