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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS INC

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 31, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Mar 31, 2026

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Item 11. Executive Compensation

General Philosophy

During 2025 and 2024, the compensation committee of the board of directors was solely responsible for establishing and administering our executive and director compensation plans.

The following table sets forth the compensation we paid to our current executive officer(s) during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and · Salary · Bonus · Stock Awards · All Other Compensation · Total
principal position · Year · ($) · ($) · ($) · ($) · ($)
(a) · (b) · (c) · (d) · (e) · (i) · (j)
Charles A. Ross, Jr. (1)2025351,329(2)263,496--614,825
Chief Executive Officer2024341,760(3)256,320--598,080
Doug E. Grau(4)2025130,000---130,000
Former President2024277,680(5)---277,680
Darin Fielding(6)2025232,11050,000--282,110
Interim Principal Accounting Officer2024181,730---181,730
Corey Lambrecht(7)2025285,680(8)214,091--499,771
President and COO2024277,680(9)208,260--485,940
(1)On January 1, 2021, the Company entered into a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Ross, with a base annual salary of $180,000. In 2023 the employment agreement was amended to extend the termination date to December 31, 2026 and increase Mr. Ross’ salary to $360,815 per year and allows for annual increases not to be less than the year-over-year increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, which is reflected above.
(2)Includes $16,000 of accrued salary as of December 31, 2025.
(3)Includes $111,788 of accrued salary as of December 31, 2024.
(4)On January 1, 2021, the Company entered into a five-year employment agreement with Mr. Grau, with a base annual salary of $120,000. In 2023 the employment agreement was amended to extend the termination date to December 31, 2026 and increase Mr. Grau’s salary to $265,000 per year and allows for annual increases not to be less than the year-over-year increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, which is reflected above. The employment agreement was terminated on July 1, 2025.
(5)Includes $248,224 of accrued salary as of December 31, 2024.
(6)On July 1, 2025, the Company appointed Darin Fielding, chief financial officer of the Company’s Champion Safe subsidiary, as Principal Accounting Officer, with a base annual salary of $236,750.
(7)On November 20, 2023, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement with Mr. Lambrecht, with an annual base salary of $260,000, and allows for annual increases not to be less than the year-over-year increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, which is reflected above. Prior to becoming an executive officer, Mr. Lambrecht served as the Company’s lead independent director and was compensated as set forth below under Director Compensation.
(8)Includes $15,000 of accrued salary as of December 31, 2025.
(9)Includes $220,198 of accrued salary as of December 31, 2024.

Employment Agreements

Effective January 1, 2021, the Company entered into employment agreements with Charles A. Ross, Jr., its Chief Executive Officer, and Doug E. Grau, its former President. These agreements were amended in April of 2021 and November of 2023. On November 20, 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Corey Lambrecht, its Chief Operating Officer.

Charles A. Ross, Jr. Employment Agreement and Amendments

In general, Mr. Ross’ employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, indemnification, severance payments, and other termination benefits, in addition to a non-compete clause and certain other perquisites.

The term of Mr. Ross’ employment agreement, as amended, runs from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2026.

Mr. Ross’ employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $180,000, which may be adjusted by the Board of the Company. As of the date of this Annual Report Mr. Ross’ annual base salary is $360,815.

In addition, Mr. Ross is eligible to receive annual short term incentive bonuses as determined by a review at the discretion of the Company’s Board.

Further, the Company granted and issued Mr. Ross 50,000 shares of Series A - Super Voting Convertible preferred stock. Pursuant to the amendment to his employment agreement, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Ross and the amendment established a vesting schedule. Typically, a 20/20/20/20/20 vesting of the shares beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on January 1, 2028.

In the event of a termination of employment with the Company by the Company without “cause” or by Mr. Ross for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Ross would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to 12-months base salary; and (iii) immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).

In the event of a termination of employment with the Company by the Company for “cause” (as defined in the employment agreement), by reason of incapacity, disability or death, Mr. Ross, or his estate, would receive a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment, disability or death.

In the event of a termination of Mr. Ross’ employment with the Company by reason of change in control (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Ross, would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to twelve (12) months’ Salary plus 100% of his prior year’s Bonus; and (iii) and immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).

The above description of Mr. Ross’ employment agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that agreement, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2021. A copy of the first amendment to Mr. Ross’ employment agreement was attached as Exhibit 10.42 to the Form 10-K filed on May 17, 2021. A copy of the second amendment to Mr. Ross’ employment agreement was attached as Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K filed on November 24, 2023.

Doug E. Grau Employment Agreement and Amendments

In general, Mr. Grau’s employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, indemnification, severance payments, and other termination benefits, in addition to a non-compete clause and certain other perquisites.

The term of Mr. Grau’s employment agreement, as amended, runs from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2026.

Mr. Grau’s employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $120,000, which may be adjusted by the Board of the Company.

On July 1, 2025, Doug Grau stepped down from his roles as President and Interim Principal Accounting Officer of the Company. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Grau will continue to work with the Company, as President of a new to be formed wholly-owned subsidiary, American Rebel Productions, LLC.

Corey Lambrecht Employment Agreement

In general, Mr. Lambrecht’s employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, indemnification, severance payments, and other termination benefits, in addition to a non-compete clause and certain other perquisites.

The original term of Mr. Lambrecht’s employment agreement runs from November 20, 2023 until December 31, 2026. Mr. Lambrecht’s employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $260,000, which may be adjusted by the board of directors of the Company. In addition, Mr. Lambrecht is eligible to receive annual short term incentive bonuses as determined by a review at the discretion of our board of directors. As of the date of this Annual Report Mr. Lambrecht’s annual base salary is $352,000.

Further, we granted and issued Mr. Lambrecht 25,000 shares of Series A - Super Voting Convertible Preferred Stock. Conversion of the Series A – Super Voting Convertible Preferred Stock shall vest as follows: Twenty-five percent (25%) shall vest immediately and be convertible into shares of common stock, the remainder shall vest (25/25/25) and shall be convertible into shares of common stock equally on January 1, 2024, January 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

In the event of a termination of employment with the Company by the Company without “cause” or by Mr. Lambrecht for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Lambrecht would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to 12-months base salary; and (iii) immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).

In the event of a termination of employment with the Company by the Company for “cause” (as defined in the employment agreement), by reason of incapacity, disability or death, Mr. Lambrecht, or his estate, would receive a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment, disability or death.

In the event of a termination of Mr. Lambrecht’ employment with the Company by reason of change in control (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Lambrecht, would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to twelve (12) months’ Salary plus 100% of his prior year’s Bonus; and (iii) and immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).

Options Exercised and Stock Vested Table

None of the named executive officers exercised any stock options, nor were there any restricted stock units held by our named executive officers vested, during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-end Table

None of the named executive officers held any unexercised options and unvested stock awards previously awarded as of December 31, 2025.

Potential Payments upon Termination or Change-in-Control

SEC regulations state that we must disclose information regarding agreements, plans or arrangements that provide for payments or benefits to our executive officers in connection with any termination of employment or change in control of the company. On January 1, 2021 we entered into an employment agreement with Charles A. Ross, Jr. On November 20, 2023 we entered into an employment agreement with Corey Lambrecht. These agreements provide for certain payments to be made in the event of a termination of their employment agreements by reason of change in control (as defined in the employment agreements). Each of them would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to twelve (12) months’ salary plus 100% of his prior year’s bonus; and (iii) and immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).

Retirement Plans

We do not offer any annuity, pension, or retirement benefits to be paid to any of our officers, directors, or employees in the event of retirement.

Compensation of Directors

In December of 2025, our Board adopted compensation specific to and for non-employee directors. Non-employee directors are entitled to receive compensation of $69,000 per year for their service. In 2025 such compensation was paid in restricted shares of the Company’s Series D Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $7.50 per share. Board members are also paid nominal cash fees and reimbursement of costs for director and committee meetings.

See Transactions with Related Parties for the complete detail of the independent director’s compensation and issuance of shares.

The following table sets forth summary compensation information for the year ended December 31, 2025 for each of our non-employee directors.

Name · Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $ · Stock Awards $ · Option Awards $ · All Other Compensation $ · Total $
Michael Dean Smith$-$-$-$69,000(1) (2)$69,000
C. Stephen Cochennet$-$-$-$69,000(1) (3)$69,000
Larry Sinks$36,000$-$-$69,000(1) (4)$105,000
(1)For the year ended December 31, 2025, our non-employee directors were eligible for the payment of $69,000 per year as a non-employee director fee for their services. Such fee was paid through the issuance of shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock at a value of $7.50 per share.
(2)As of December 31, 2025, Mr. Smith had $0 in accrued board fees and $0 in meeting and other fees.
(3)As of December 31, 2025, Mr. Cochennet had $0 in accrued board fees and $0 in meeting and other fees.
(4)As of December 31, 2025, Mr. Sinks had $0 in accrued board fees and $36,000 in consulting fees.
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