Vanguard holds 4.51% of American Outdoor Brands

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of American Outdoor Brands Inc common stock on a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 1).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of American Outdoor Brands Inc common stock on a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 1). Vanguard and certain affiliates beneficially own 564,921 shares, representing 4.51% of the class, which is now disclosed as ownership of 5 percent or less of the class.

Vanguard has sole voting power over 80,432 shares and sole dispositive power over 564,921 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The position includes securities held by various Vanguard funds and managed accounts, though no other single person’s interest exceeds 5% of the class.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 564,921 shares Percent of class: 4.51% Sole voting power: 80,432 shares +1 more

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Beneficially owned shares 564,921 shares Amount beneficially owned by Vanguard Capital Management and affiliates

Percent of class 4.51% Portion of American Outdoor Brands common stock class owned

Sole voting power 80,432 shares Shares over which Vanguard has sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 564,921 shares Shares over which Vanguard has sole power to dispose

Key Terms

beneficially owned, dispositive power, sole voting power, Schedule 13G/A, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

dispositive power financial

"exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

sole voting power financial

"Number of shares as to which the person has Sole power to vote or to direct the vote"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 governing Schedule 13G filings"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

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What percentage of American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) does Vanguard Capital Management report owning?

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 4.51% of the common stock of American Outdoor Brands Inc, based on 564,921 shares disclosed on the Schedule 13G/A filing.

How many American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares does Vanguard Capital Management beneficially own?

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 564,921 shares of American Outdoor Brands Inc common stock, representing 4.51% of the outstanding class according to the Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 1).

What voting power does Vanguard Capital Management have over AOUT shares?

Vanguard Capital Management has sole voting power over 80,432 shares of American Outdoor Brands Inc and no shared voting power, as stated in the ownership section of the Schedule 13G/A.

What dispositive power does Vanguard Capital Management hold over its AOUT position?

Vanguard Capital Management has sole dispositive power over 564,921 shares of American Outdoor Brands Inc and no shared dispositive power, meaning it can direct the disposition of those shares independently.

Which Vanguard affiliates are included in the American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) beneficial ownership report?

The filing states securities are beneficially owned or deemed owned by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and affiliates including Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

Does any other person hold more than 5% of AOUT through Vanguard-managed accounts?

No. The filing notes that while Vanguard-managed funds and accounts have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, no one other person's interest in the reported securities is more than 5% of the class.

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Available on EDGAR 07/31/2026 - 09:55 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/31/2026 - 09:55 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

American Outdoor Brands Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

02875D109

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 02875D109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Capital Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 80,432.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 564,921.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

564,921.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.51 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: American Outdoor Brands Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1800 North Route Z, Suite A, Columbia, MO, 65202
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Capital Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 02875D109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 564921
(b)	Percent of class: 4.51 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 80432
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 564921
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Capital Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Capital Management

Signature:	My Trieu-Gatt
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	07/31/2026