American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
For the period ended Sep 28, 2026. Filed Aug 14, 2026.
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Sep 28, 2026 · Filed Aug 14, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☒ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12 |
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
| ☒ | No fee required |
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| ☐ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
| ☐ | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 |
| Annual Meeting Information | ||
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| DateMonday, September 28, 2026 | Time12:00 p.m., Eastern Time | Locationwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AOUT2026 |
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Annual Meeting) will be held for the following purposes:
| 1 | To elect Barry M. Monheit, Bradley T. Favreau, Mary E. Gallagher, Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr., Kevin D. Leary, Luis G. Marconi, and Brian D. Murphy to serve until their successors are elected and qualified at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to their earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal. |
| 2 | To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the independent registered public accountant of the Company for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027. |
| 3 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for fiscal year 2026, as disclosed in the proxy statement (a "say-on-pay" vote). |
| 4 | To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future say-on-pay votes (a "say-on-frequency" vote). |
| 5 | To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
These items of business are more fully described in the proxy statement accompanying this notice.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on August 3, 2026 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
All stockholders are cordially invited to attend the meeting and vote electronically during the meeting. To assure your representation at the meeting, however, you are urged to vote by proxy as soon as possible over the Internet, by telephone, or by mail by following the instructions on the proxy card. You may vote electronically during the meeting even if you have previously given your proxy.
Sincerely,
H. Andrew Fulmer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary
Columbia, Missouri
August 14, 2026
Proxy Statement Notice
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of American Outdoor Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation, will be held as set forth below:
Table of Contents
| Proxy Summary | 1 |
|---|---|
| Voting and Other Matters | 2 |
| Proposal One – Election of Directors | 5 |
| Corporate Governance | 13 |
| Executive Compensation | 20 |
| Director Compensation | 35 |
| Equity Compensation Plan Information | 36 |
| Report of the Audit Committee | 37 |
| Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports | 38 |
| Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 39 |
| Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 41 |
|---|---|
| Proposal Two – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accountant | 42 |
| Proposal Three – Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Company's Executive Compensation ('Say-on-Pay') | 44 |
| Proposal Four – Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future 'Say-on-Pay' Votes ('Say-on-Frequency') | 45 |
| Deadlines for Receipt of Stockholder Proposals | 46 |
| Householding of Proxy Materials | 48 |
| Other Matters | 49 |
| Appendix A – Adjusted EBITDA | 50 |
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