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American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) CFO receives stock and performance-based awards

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Fulmer Hugh Andrew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Outdoor Brands EVP and CFO Hugh Andrew Fulmer reported receiving new equity awards. He was granted 16,009 shares of common stock as restricted stock units at no cash cost, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 160,520 shares.

He also received 32,016 performance rights, each tied to one share of common stock and eligible to vest based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital over a three-year period, with an expiration date of May 27, 2029.

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Insider Fulmer Hugh Andrew
Role EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Sec.
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Rights 32,016 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 16,009 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Rights — 32,016 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 160,520 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 16,009 shares Common Stock award on May 27, 2026
Common shares after grant 160,520 shares Direct holdings following restricted stock award
Performance rights granted 32,016 rights Derivative award on May 27, 2026
Underlying common shares for rights 32,016 shares Each performance right equals one common share
Performance rights expiration May 27, 2029 Expiration date of performance rights award
Performance rights multiplier 2x target shares Maximum shares deliverable relative to target
RSU vesting dates May 27, 2027; May 1, 2028; May 1, 2029 Scheduled one-third vesting dates
restricted stock units financial
"One third of the restricted stock units shall vest and be delivered..."
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..."
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..."
average return on invested capital financial
"based on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics..."
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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
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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*
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Sec.
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 Stock05/27/2026A16,009(1)A$0160,520D
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)05/27/2026A32,016 (2)05/27/2029Common Stock32,016(2)32,016D
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
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did AOUT EVP and CFO Hugh Andrew Fulmer receive?

Hugh Andrew Fulmer received 16,009 restricted stock units and 32,016 performance rights. The common stock grant increases his direct holdings to 160,520 shares, while the performance rights may convert into common shares if multi-year financial performance conditions are met.

How do the new performance rights for AOUT’s CFO work?

Each of the 32,016 performance rights can convert into one share of American Outdoor Brands stock. Vesting depends on cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital metrics measured over a three-year period, with an expiration date of May 27, 2029.

When do Hugh Andrew Fulmer’s restricted stock units at AOUT vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments. One third vests and is delivered, net of tax withholding, on May 27, 2027, with additional one-third tranches vesting on May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029, subject to the award terms.

How many AOUT common shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4?

After the grant, Hugh Andrew Fulmer directly holds 160,520 shares of American Outdoor Brands common stock. This figure reflects his position following the 16,009-share restricted stock unit award reported in the Form 4 filing.

What is the maximum number of AOUT shares deliverable under the CFO’s performance rights?

The performance rights award represents a maximum of 32,016 shares. This is described as two times the target number of shares, contingent on achieving specified cumulative adjusted EBITDA and average return on invested capital over the three-year performance period.