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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001808997-26-000052"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AOUT"
cik: "0001808997"
company_name: "American Outdoor Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-01T20:17:19+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:23:52.658528+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# American Outdoor Brands board approves new $10M share repurchase program through Sept 30, 2027

## Summary
- New authorization covers up to $10.0 million of common stock, commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027.
- Prior $10.0M program, initiated in 2025, had repurchased 236,907 shares at an average price of $8.15/share (~$1.9M) as of September 30, 2026.
- CEO Brian Murphy cited a 'strong, debt-free balance sheet' allowing investment in innovation, selective accretive acquisitions and capital returns.
- Repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions; the program may be discontinued at any time.
- Repurchased shares will be considered issued but not outstanding; amount and timing depend on price, volume, market conditions and capital position.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001808997-26-000052
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AOUT
- cik: 0001808997
- company_name: American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-01T20:17:19+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1808997/000180899726000052/0001808997-26-000052-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1808997/000180899726000052/aout-20261001.htm

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