American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026, to be held virtually; record date is August 3, 2026.

• Key business includes election of seven directors, ratification of auditor, advisory votes on executive compensation and frequency of say-on-pay votes.

• FY26 highlights: $190.5M net sales, 29.1% of sales from new products, $21.4M ending cash, 551K shares repurchased.

• Board is 86% independent, average tenure is 2 years, and average age is 55.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals: elect seven directors, ratify Grant Thornton LLP as auditor, approve executive compensation (say-on-pay), and set say-on-pay vote frequency (recommended: one year).

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals and for annual say-on-pay votes.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Seven nominees for director, all current directors, with diverse backgrounds in finance, operations, investment, and consumer products.

• Six of seven directors are independent; CEO is the only non-independent member.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominations & Corporate Governance) are fully independent.

• Regular executive sessions held without management; annual board and committee self-assessments.

• Stock ownership guidelines and clawback policy in place for directors and executives.

• Policy prohibits directors and officers from hedging or pledging company stock.