Source-grounded facts extracted from American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported fiscal year ending April 30, 2026 results: revenue net sales in the range of approximately $191 million to $193 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
“As such, we are maintaining our financial outlook and continue to expect fiscal 2026 net sales in the range of approximately $191 million to $193 million.”
Debt Financings
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. amended credit facility of $75.0 million with TD Bank, N.A. at Base Rate, plus the Applicable Margin or the SOFR for the Interest Period in eff maturing March 10, 2031.
“meanings set forth in the Amended Loan and Security Agreement. The Amended Loan and Security Agreement provides for the following: 1. A revolving line of credit in the amount of $75.0 million at any one time, or the Revolving Line. Each Loan under the Revolving Line bears interest at either the Base Rate, plus the Applicable Margin or the SOFR for the Interest Period”
Material Agreements
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. amended Amendment No. 3 to Loan and Security Agreement with TD Bank, N.A. valued at $75.0 million revolving line of credit, $15.0 million swingline facility, option to increase revolvi (effective 2026-03-10).
“On March 10, 2026, we and certain of our direct and indirect Subsidiaries amended our secured loan and security agreement pursuant to Amendment No. 3 to Loan and Security Agreement, or the Amended Loan and Security Agreement, with certain lenders and TD Bank, N.A., as a lender and as agent.”
Governance Changes
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.: Eliminated supermajority vote provisions for amending the bylaws and made other administrative changes (effective 2024-11-27).
“As disclosed in Item 5.07 below, at the 2024 Annual Meeting stockholders approved certain amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws in order to eliminate supermajority vote provisions for amending the Company’s Bylaws (the “Approved Bylaws Amendments”). These Approved Bylaws Amendments, along with other administrative changes, were previously approved by the Board, subject to stockholder approval, and became effective immediately upon the filing of the Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 27, 2024.”
Governance Changes
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.: Eliminated supermajority vote provisions for amending the certificate of incorporation (effective 2024-11-27).
“As disclosed in Item 5.07 below, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) held November 25, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Meeting”), stockholders approved certain amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in order to eliminate supermajority vote provisions for amending the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws (the “Approved Certificate Amendments”). These Approved Certificate Amendments were previously approved by the Board, subject to stockholder approval, and became effective upon the filing of the Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 27, 2024.”
Material Agreements
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. amended Amended and Restatement Trademark License Agreement with Smith & Wesson Inc. valued at 5% royalty on net sales, minimum $150,000 per quarter, five-year initial term from May 1, 2024 (effective 2024-04-11).
“On April 11, 2024, AOB Products Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. ("we" or "us") entered into an Amended and Restatement Trademark License Agreement (the "Trademark License Agreement"), with Smith & Wesson Inc. ("SW"), pursuant to which the parties agreed to amend and restate the Trademark License Agreement, dated August 24, 2020 (the "Original Agreement").”
Governance Changes
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.: Amended and restated bylaws to reflect DGCL updates, Universal Proxy Rules, Beneficial Ownership Rule, and reduced disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations/business proposals (effective 2024-04-09).
“On April 9, 2024, our Board of Directors, or the Board, approved the adoption of our Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, or the Amended Bylaws, effective as of April 9, 2024, which amend and restate our Amended and Restated Bylaws”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported the third quarter of fiscal 2024 ended January 31, 2024 results: revenue $53.4 million, net income GAAP net loss was $2.9 million, or ($0.23) per diluted share, EPS ($0.23) per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results • Net Sales $53.4 Million”
Material Agreements
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. terminated Sublease with Smith & Wesson Sales Company (formerly Smith & Wesson Corp.) (effective 2023-12-29).
“Effective December 29, 2023, as a condition precedent to the assignment of the Lease, we and SWSC agreed to terminate the Sublease.”
Material Agreements
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. entered into Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement with Smith & Wesson Sales Company (formerly Smith & Wesson Corp.) valued at $3.7 million (effective 2024-01-01).
“We entered into an Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement, dated January 31, 2023 (the “Assignment Agreement”), with Smith & Wesson Sales Company (formerly Smith & Wesson Corp.) (“SWSC”), as assignor, and consented to by RCS – S&W Facility, LLC (“RCS”) and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (“SWBI”), pursuant to which SWSC agreed to assign to us its rights as tenant under the Lease Agreement, dated October 26, 2017 (the “Original Lease”), between Ryan Boone County, LLC, as landlord (the “Landlord”), and SWSC, as tenant”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported second quarter of fiscal 2024 ended October 31, 2023 results: revenue $57.9 million, net income $77,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, EPS $0.01 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“AOUT Contact: Liz Sharp, VP, Investor Relations lsharp@aob.com (573) 303-4620 American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results • Net Sales $57.9 Million – Up 6.4% • Gross Margin 45.7% • Traditional Channel Sales $34.5 Million – Up 8.7% • E-Commerce Channel Sales $23.4 Million – Up 3.3% COLUMBIA, Mo., November 30, 2023 – American”
Brent A. Vulgamott was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at American Outdoor Brands, Inc..
“On September 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Brent A. Vulgamott to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective October 2, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. shareholders approved Stockholder proposal on adoption of simple majority voting requirements at the 2023-09-27 meeting.
“For the approval of the stockholder proposal on the adoption of simple majority voting requirements, the voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes Approval of the stockholder proposal on the adoption of simple majority voting requirements 8,492,616 43,493 10,604 2,480,577”
Shareholder Votes
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accountants at the 2023-09-27 meeting.
“Our stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accountants 10,968,300 47,015 11,975 —”
Shareholder Votes
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-09-27 meeting.
“The following directors were elected at the annual meeting: Director Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Bradley T. Favreau 8,306,826 239,887 2,480,577 Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr. 8,210,660 336,053 2,480,577 Luis G. Marconi 8,312,035 234,678 2,480,577 Barry M. Monheit 8,184,054 362,659 2,480,577 I. Marie Wadecki 8,203,113 343,600 2,480,577”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended July 31, 2023 results: revenue $43.4 million, net income Quarterly GAAP net loss was $4.1 million, EPS ($0.31) per diluted share.
“Quarterly net sales were $43.4 million, a decrease of $231,000, or (0.5%), compared with net sales of $43.7 million for the comparable quarter last year.”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 ended April 30, 2023 results: revenue $42.2 million, net income -$3.8 million, EPS -$0.29.
“Quarterly net sales were $42.2 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 8.0%, compared with net sales of $45.9 million for the comparable quarter last year. Compared with pre-COVID levels in fiscal 2020, quarterly net sales declined 2.0%, while e-commerce sales grew 0.7% and traditional channel net sales declined by 4.3%. • Quarterly gross margin was 45.2%, an increase of 140 basis points, compared with quarterly gross margin of 43.8% for the comparable quarter last year. • Quarterly GAAP net loss was $3.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $76.7 million, or $5.71 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year.”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported Full Year Fiscal 2023 ended April 30, 2023 results: revenue $191.2 million, net income -$12.0 million, EPS -$0.90.
“Full year net sales were $191.2 million, a decrease of $56.3 million, or 22.8%, compared with net sales of $247.5 million for the prior year. Compared with pre-COVID levels in fiscal 2020, total net sales grew 14.2%, while e-commerce sales grew 60.6% and traditional channel net sales declined by 8.0%. • Full year gross margin was 46.1%, a decrease of 10 basis points, from gross margin of 46.2% for the prior year. • Full year GAAP net loss was $12.0 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $64.9 million, or $4.66 per diluted share, last year.”
Material Agreements
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. amended Cooperation Agreement with Engine Capital, L.P. (effective 2023-05-24).
“On May 24, 2023, American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment of the Cooperation Agreement (the “Amendment”) entered into by and among the Company and Engine Capital, L.P.”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported third quarter of fiscal 2023 ended January 31, 2023 results: revenue $50.9 million.
“AOUT Contact: Liz Sharp, VP, Investor Relations lsharp@aob.com (573) 303-4620 American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results · Net Sales $50.9 Million · Gross Margin 47.1% (+ 130 Basis Points) • E-commerce Sales $24.5 Million -- Traditional Sales $26.4 Million • Operating Cash Flow of $18.1 Million COLUMBIA, Mo., March 9, 2023”
Material Agreements
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. entered into Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement with Smith & Wesson Sales Company valued at Assignment of lease rights; annual expense estimated at $3.7 million (effective 2023-01-31).
“Pursuant to the Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement, dated January 31, 2023 (the “ Assignment Agreement ”), executed by Smith & Wesson Sales Company (formerly Smith & Wesson Corp.) (“ SWSC ”), as assignor, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (“ AOB ”), as assignee, and consented to by RCS – S&W Facility, LLC (“ RCS ”) and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (“ SWBI ”), SWSC agreed to assign to AOB the rights of the tenant under the Lease Agreement, dated October 26, 2017 (the “ Original Lease ”), between Ryan Boone County, LLC, as landlord, and Smith & Wesson Corp., as tenant, as amended by the First Amendment of Lease Agreement, dated October 25, 2018 (“ Amendment 1 ”), and as further amended by the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated January 31, 2019 (“ Amendment 2 ”) (collectively, the “ Lease ”), which assignment will be effective on effective on January 1, 2024 (the “ Assignment Date ”).”
Earnings Releases
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported the second quarter of fiscal 2023 ended October 31, 2022 results: revenue $54.4 million, net income $370,000, EPS $0.03 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“AOUT Contact: Liz Sharp, VP, Investor Relations lsharp@aob.com (573) 303-4620 American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results · Net Sales $54.4 Million · Gross Margin 47.7% (+ 100 Basis Points) • E-commerce Sales $22.7 Million -- Traditional Sales $31.7 Million • Direct-to-Consumer Sales Growth of 119.1% COLUMBIA, Mo., December”
Luis G. Marconi was appointed as Director at American Outdoor Brands, Inc..
“On June 6, 2022 , Luis G. Marconi was appointed to our Board of Directors.”
Curtis R. Smith resigned as Chief Marketing Officer at American Outdoor Brands, Inc..
“On February 23, 2022, Curtis R. Smith, the Chief Marketing Officer of American Outdoor Brands, Inc (the “Company”), tendered his resignation, effective March 10, 2022, in order to pursue an opportunity outside of the company’s industry of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts.”
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