American Outdoor Brands Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) filed an 8‑K on Oct. 1, 2026 reporting the results of its Sept. 28, 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected seven directors — Barry M. Monheit, Bradley T. Favreau, Mary E. Gallagher, Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr., Kevin D. Leary, Luis G. Marconi, and Brian D. Murphy — and ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the company’s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027. Shareholders also voted on advisory (non‑binding) executive compensation ("say‑on‑pay") and on the frequency of future say‑on‑pay votes.

Key Details

• Meeting date: September 28, 2026; 8‑K filed October 1, 2026.
• All seven director nominees were elected (examples): Brian D. Murphy — 9,191,801 for / 44,465 against; Barry M. Monheit — 8,785,462 for / 450,863 against.
• Auditor ratification: Grant Thornton LLP ratified — 11,152,612 for / 50,705 against / 10,881 abstentions.
• Say‑on‑pay (advisory): approved — 9,179,014 for / 53,702 against / 8,849 abstentions; broker non‑votes: 1,972,633.
• Say‑on‑frequency (advisory): shareholders selected ONE YEAR — 8,179,958 for; 2 years: 4,167; 3 years: 1,038,421; abstentions: 19,019; broker non‑votes: 1,972,633.

Why It Matters These outcomes confirm the board’s continuity and the company’s auditor for the coming fiscal year, and they show strong shareholder support for the company’s executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy. The one‑year say‑on‑pay frequency means shareholders will vote annually on executive pay going forward (advisory only). Investors should note the vote totals and broker non‑votes as indicators of shareholder engagement and the level of support for management proposals.