American Outdoor Brands Appoints Board Member

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. has appointed Kevin Leary, chief executive officer of Hallador Investment Advisors, to its Board of Directors.

Leary has been with Hallador Investment Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisor, since 2015 and has served as its chief executive officer since 2021. He previously served as the firm’s president and, before that, as chief financial officer, chief compliance officer and investment analyst. As CEO, Leary is responsible for overall firm strategy, capital allocation and oversight of a diversified portfolio of public and private investments.

Leary also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tahoe Forest Products, a private forest products company, and as a director of EarLens Corporation, a private medical technology company, where he chairs the Compensation Committee and serves on the Audit Committee. He previously served as a director of Empower Semiconductor until its sale to Analog Devices in July 2026 and as a director of Navitas Semiconductor prior to its initial public offering. Earlier in his career, Leary held positions with Grant Thornton LLP and Spitfire Capital LLC.

Leary will serve as an independent director and has been appointed to the Board’s Compensation Committee and Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee.

“We are pleased to welcome Kevin to the American Outdoor Brands Board,” said Barry Monheit, chairman of the Board. “Kevin brings deep experience in investment management, capital allocation, corporate finance, and governance, along with the perspective of a longstanding large shareholder and avid outdoor enthusiast. As we continue to advance our strategy – investing in innovation, growing our portfolio of brands, pursuing disciplined M&A opportunities, and maintaining a strong balance sheet – I believe his insights and experience will strengthen our Board and management team as we continue creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

American Outdoor Brands’ offers hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, meat processing, outdoor cooking, personal security, and personal defense products. Brands in its portfolio include Bog, Bubba, Caldwell, Crimson Trace, Frankford Arsenal, Grilla, Hooyman, Imperia, LaserLyte, Lockdown, Meat! Your Maker, Old Timer, Schrade, Tipton, Uncle Henry, and Wheeler.

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