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American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CEO receives stock and performance awards

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Murphy Brian Daniel reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported that President & CEO Brian Daniel Murphy received new equity awards. He was granted 58,698 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units and now holds 391,890 common shares directly.

Murphy was also granted 117,394 performance rights, each tied to one share of common stock and expiring on May 27, 2029. These performance rights can vest over a three-year performance period based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics, with the disclosed amount representing the maximum shares deliverable, equal to two times the target.

One third of the restricted stock units will vest and be delivered, net of withholding, on May 27, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029, aligning the CEO’s compensation with multi-year company performance and retention.

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Insider Murphy Brian Daniel
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Rights 117,394 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 58,698 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Rights — 117,394 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 391,890 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. One third of the restricted stock units shall vest and be delivered, net of withholding, on May 27, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029. Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's stock. The performance rights vest based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics over a three-year performance period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award, which is two times the target number of shares.
Restricted stock units granted 58,698 shares Common Stock award to CEO on May 27, 2026
CEO common shares after grant 391,890 shares Total direct holdings following restricted stock unit grant
Performance rights granted (max) 117,394 rights Each right tied to one share of common stock
Performance rights expiry May 27, 2029 Expiration date of performance rights award
RSU vesting dates May 27, 2027; May 1, 2028; May 1, 2029 One third of RSUs vest on each date
Performance award leverage 2x target shares Maximum shares vs. target in performance rights award
restricted stock units financial
"One third of the restricted stock units shall vest and be delivered, net of withholding, on May 27, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029."
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.
performance rights financial
"Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's stock."
Performance rights are conditional awards that give employees or executives the promise of receiving company shares or cash only if the business meets specific targets or survives for a set period. They work like a bonus you only get when certain goals are hit, so they matter to investors because they can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution), signal management’s incentives and confidence in future results, and affect per-share earnings and valuation.
cumulative adjusted EBITDA financial
"The performance rights vest based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics over a three-year performance period."
return on invested capital financial
"The performance rights vest based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics over a three-year performance period."
A percentage that shows how effectively a company turns the money invested in its business—both borrowed funds and shareholders’ equity—into operating profit after taxes. It tells investors whether a company earns more from its core operations than it costs to fund those operations; think of it like the annual return you’d expect from renovating a rental property—higher percentages mean the company uses capital more efficiently and is more likely to create value for shareholders.
three-year performance period financial
"The performance rights vest based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics over a three-year performance period."
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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)
05/27/2026		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 Stock05/27/2026A58,698(1)A$0391,890D
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
Performance Rights(2)05/27/2026A117,394 (2)05/27/2029Common Stock117,394(2)117,394D
Explanation of Responses:
1. One third of the restricted stock units shall vest and be delivered, net of withholding, on May 27, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029.
2. Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's stock. The performance rights vest based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics over a three-year performance period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award, which is two times the target number of shares.
Remarks:
/s/ Seth A. Christensen, as Attorney-in-Fact05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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

FAQ

What equity awards did AOUT CEO Brian Murphy receive in this Form 4?

Brian Murphy received 58,698 restricted stock units and 117,394 performance rights. The restricted stock units convert to common shares over time, while the performance rights can convert based on future financial performance metrics over a three-year period.

How many American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares does the CEO hold after the grant?

After the grant, Brian Murphy directly holds 391,890 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership, excluding the additional potential shares from newly granted performance rights that may vest in the future.

How do the AOUT CEO’s restricted stock units vest over time?

One third of Brian Murphy’s restricted stock units vest and are delivered, net of withholding, on May 27, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029. This schedule spreads the equity compensation over three years to support long-term retention and alignment.

What are the performance conditions for the AOUT CEO’s performance rights?

Each performance right can convert into one share of American Outdoor Brands stock if conditions are met. Vesting depends on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics measured over a three-year performance period set by the company.

What is the maximum number of shares from the AOUT CEO’s performance rights?

The performance rights award covers up to 117,394 shares of common stock. This represents two times the target number of shares, so the actual shares delivered may be lower depending on the company’s performance against the defined financial metrics.

When do the AOUT CEO’s performance rights expire?

The granted performance rights expire on May 27, 2029. If the vesting conditions tied to cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital are not met within the three-year performance period, fewer or no shares may ultimately be delivered before expiration.