American Resources Corp Files Preliminary Proxy, Proposing New Auditor and Detailing Related Party Transactions

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American Resources Corp filed a preliminary proxy statement for its annual meeting, proposing a new auditor and detailing significant related party transactions from prior fiscal years.

check_boxKey Events

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The company scheduled its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for April 15, 2026, to be held in person at its corporate headquarters.

• Director Re-election Proposed

  Five current directors, including CEO Mark C. Jensen, are nominated for re-election to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

• Auditor Change Proposed

  Shareholders will vote to ratify the appointment of GreenGrowth CPAs as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, replacing GBQ Partners LLC. The Audit Committee approved this change on November 21, 2025.

• Related Party Transaction Disclosures

  The filing details substantial related party transactions, including a $4.2 million services agreement in 2024 with Land Betterment Corp, an entity controlled by company management.

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This preliminary proxy statement outlines the agenda for American Resources Corp's upcoming annual shareholder meeting. Key proposals include the re-election of five directors and the ratification of GreenGrowth CPAs as the new independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, replacing GBQ Partners LLC. The filing also provides detailed disclosures of significant related party transactions from 2023 and 2024, including a $4.2 million services agreement in 2024 with Land Betterment Corp, an entity controlled by company management. Investors should review these disclosures for potential conflicts of interest and the implications of the auditor change.