American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO uses shares to cover RSU taxes

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Outdoor Brands EVP and CFO Hugh Andrew Fulmer reported routine tax-related share dispositions. The company withheld a total of 3,482 shares of common stock on May 1–2, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units. After these withholdings, Fulmer directly holds 144,511 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Fulmer Hugh Andrew

Role EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Sec.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	817	$9.36	$8K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,380	$9.60	$13K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,285	$9.60	$12K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 144,511 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (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 858 and 1,777 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively.

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares (May 2, 2026): 817 shares Tax-withheld shares (May 1, 2026) lot 1: 1,285 shares Tax-withheld shares (May 1, 2026) lot 2: 1,380 shares +4 more

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Tax-withheld shares (May 2, 2026) 817 shares Common stock withheld at $9.36 per share for tax obligations

Tax-withheld shares (May 1, 2026) lot 1 1,285 shares Common stock withheld at $9.60 per share for tax obligations

Tax-withheld shares (May 1, 2026) lot 2 1,380 shares Common stock withheld at $9.60 per share for tax obligations

Total tax-withholding shares 3,482 shares Aggregate shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting

Shares held after transactions 144,511 shares American Outdoor Brands common stock held directly by CFO

ESPP acquisition (Sep. 30, 2025) 858 shares Shares acquired under Employee Stock Purchase Plan per footnote

ESPP acquisition (Mar. 31, 2026) 1,777 shares Shares acquired under Employee Stock Purchase Plan per footnote

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tax withholding obligations, tax-withholding disposition, +1 more

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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 858 and 1,777 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"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

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.

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 →

05/05/2026 - 05:05 PM

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 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)
05/01/2026

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	05/01/2026		F		1,380⁽¹⁾	D	$9.6	146,613⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	05/01/2026		F		1,285⁽¹⁾	D	$9.6	145,328	D
Common Stock	05/02/2026		F		817⁽¹⁾	D	$9.36	144,511	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.

2. Includes 858 and 1,777 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-Fact	05/05/2026
	** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO Hugh Andrew Fulmer report on this Form 4?

Hugh Andrew Fulmer reported tax-related share dispositions, where 3,482 American Outdoor Brands common shares were withheld by the company. These withholdings satisfied tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units rather than representing open-market sales of shares.

How many American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares were withheld for taxes from the CFO?

A total of 3,482 American Outdoor Brands common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. The withholdings occurred in three transactions of 817, 1,285, and 1,380 shares, tied to the vesting of restricted stock units granted as part of compensation.

Were the American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO’s Form 4 transactions open-market sales?

No, the Form 4 transactions were not open-market sales. Each transaction was coded "F" and described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, meaning shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations on vesting restricted stock units.

How many American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares does the CFO hold after these tax withholdings?

After the reported tax withholdings, Hugh Andrew Fulmer directly holds 144,511 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. This figure reflects his position following the dispositions used to cover tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting.

What do the Form 4 footnotes reveal about the American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO’s holdings?

The footnotes state shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vesting restricted stock units. They also note that Fulmer’s holdings include 858 and 1,777 shares acquired under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively.

Why are the American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO’s Form 4 transactions labeled as tax-withholding dispositions?

The transactions are coded "F" with a description that they pay tax liability by delivering securities. Footnotes clarify the shares were withheld by American Outdoor Brands to satisfy tax withholding obligations linked to restricted stock unit vesting, a common compensation-related mechanism.