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accession: "0001654954-26-006764"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AREC"
cik: "0001590715"
company_name: "American Resources Corp"
filed_at: "2026-07-21T13:15:44+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-21T13:17:04.620625+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Board authorizes $20M share repurchase program for Class A common stock

## Summary
- Program approved July 12, 2026; up to $20M of Class A common stock may be repurchased.
- Repurchases may be made via open market, private transactions, block trades, or Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Timing and amount depend on market conditions, stock price, capital availability, and other factors.
- Program does not obligate any repurchases; authorization may be suspended or terminated at any time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001654954-26-006764
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AREC
- cik: 0001590715
- company_name: American Resources Corp
- filed_at: 2026-07-21T13:15:44+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590715/000165495426006764/0001654954-26-006764-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590715/000165495426006764/arec_8k.htm

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