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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. filings document material events, operating-result releases, governance votes, and financing arrangements for an outdoor-products company listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under AOUT. Recent Form 8-K disclosures include quarterly and annual financial-result press releases, Regulation FD conference-call transcripts, and amendments to previously furnished event reports.
The filing record also covers a secured loan and security agreement involving the company, certain subsidiaries, AOB Products Company, Crimson Trace Corporation, lenders, and guarantor entities. Governance disclosures include annual meeting voting results for director elections and auditor ratification, along with the company's emerging growth company reporting status.
Mary E. Gallagher, a director of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT), acquired 9,163 shares of common stock on 09/30/2025 through restricted stock units issued at no cash price. Following the transaction she beneficially owns 59,550 shares in total. The Form 4 states the restricted stock units vest and will be delivered in equal monthly installments of 1/12th on the last day of each month following the grant. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Seth A. Christensen, on 10/01/2025. The report is limited to this change in beneficial ownership and contains no earnings or other operational information.
Barry M. Monheit, a director of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT), reported an acquisition of 9,163 shares of common stock on 09/30/2025. The reported shares are restricted stock units with a reported price of $0, and the filing shows 64,117 shares beneficially owned directly after the transaction.
The filing also discloses 29,790 shares beneficially owned indirectly through a trust. The registrant indicates the restricted stock units vest and are delivered in monthly installments equal to 1/12th on the last day of each month following the grant. The Form 4 was executed by attorney-in-fact Seth A. Christensen on 10/01/2025.
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.
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.
American Outdoor Brands insider Hugh Andrew Fulmer, EVP/CFO/Treasurer and a director, acquired 2,500 shares of Common Stock on 09/23/2025 at a price of $8.77 per share. After the purchase, Mr. Fulmer beneficially owned 145,358 shares. The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person and signed by an attorney-in-fact.
American Outdoor Brands insider Hugh Andrew Fulmer, EVP/CFO/Treasurer and a director, acquired 2,500 shares of Common Stock on 09/23/2025 at a price of $8.77 per share. After the purchase, Mr. Fulmer beneficially owned 145,358 shares. The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person and signed by an attorney-in-fact.
Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. filed an amendment to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,524,970 common shares of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (CUSIP 02875D109), representing 11.95% of the class. The filing shows Brandes has shared voting power on 1,321,653 shares and shared dispositive power on 1,524,970 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.
Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. filed an amendment to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,524,970 common shares of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (CUSIP 02875D109), representing 11.95% of the class. The filing shows Brandes has shared voting power on 1,321,653 shares and shared dispositive power on 1,524,970 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.
Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. filed an amendment to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,524,970 common shares of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (CUSIP 02875D109), representing 11.95% of the class. The filing shows Brandes has shared voting power on 1,321,653 shares and shared dispositive power on 1,524,970 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. furnished information from a conference call and webcast discussing its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results. The company used a Form 8-K to provide Regulation FD disclosure related to this event.
The transcript of the September 4, 2025 conference call and webcast is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is also available on the company’s website, with the company reserving the right to remove it at any time. The information in this report, including the exhibit, is being furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and is not deemed filed for purposes of the Exchange Act.
The company includes a detailed cautionary statement about forward-looking statements, noting that future results could differ due to factors such as supply chain disruptions, consumer spending levels, competition, dependence on major customers, acquisition risks, regulatory and economic conditions, and potential product or technology issues.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported a weaker quarter driven by a sharp revenue decline while margins improved. Net sales fell to $29.7 million, down $11.9 million or 28.7% year-over-year, while gross margin improved to 46.7%, up 130 basis points versus the prior-year quarter. The company recorded a net loss of $6.8 million, or $(0.54) per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $2.4 million, or $(0.18) per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $3.3 million versus adjusted EBITDA earnings of $0.7 million in the prior-year period. The balance sheet notes no borrowings on the $75 million revolving credit facility and active share repurchases funded with cash.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. filed a current report to note that it released a press release with its financial results for the three months ended July 31, 2025. The company states that the press release, dated September 4, 2025, reports its results of operations and financial condition for that quarter and is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The report classifies this disclosure under results of operations and financial condition and confirms the company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol AOUT.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) – Form 4 insider filing (10 July 2025)
Chief Product Officer James Earl Tayon reported an equity award dated 8 July 2025. The grant comprises:
- 8,217 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock acquired at $0. Post-grant direct ownership rises to 51,318 shares.
- 16,434 performance rights (maximum payout equals 2× target shares). Vesting depends on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average ROIC over a three-year period; expiry set for 8 July 2028.
The RSUs vest in three equal instalments on 9 Jul 2026, 1 May 2027, and 1 May 2028. No shares were sold; the transaction reflects routine executive compensation designed to align management incentives with long-term shareholder value.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) – Form 4 filing details equity compensation awarded to Chief Operating Officer Brent Alan Vulgamott on July 8, 2025.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): 9,327 common shares granted at $0 cost. Vesting schedule: one-third on July 9 2026, May 1 2027 and May 1 2028.
- Performance Rights: 18,656 rights (max payout is 2× target) tied to three-year cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average ROIC. Exercisable on July 8 2028 if metrics met.
- Following the grant, Vulgamott’s direct beneficial ownership totals 65,822 common shares.
No open-market purchase or sale occurred; the transaction represents routine incentive compensation designed to align executive interests with shareholder value and drive long-term performance.