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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

RGR

Reporting person: Beretta Holding S.A.(fund)

Beretta Holding Seeks 4 Board Seats at Sturm, Ruger Annual Meeting

Contested meetinghigh confidence9.95% stake

Contest Strategydissident slate, solicitors, demands
Contested annual

What's being contested

Board seats
IssuerSturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR)
Issuer solicitor
Reporting personBeretta Holding S.A. (fund)
Dissident solicitorSaratoga Proxy Consulting LLC
Stake1,587,000 sh9.95%
Dissident counsel
Cost basis
Meeting date
Record date

Dissident slate (4)

  • Michael N. Christodolou
  • William F. Detwiler
  • Mark W. DeYoung
  • Fredrick D. DiSanto

Primary demands

  • board refreshment
  • reverse operational decline
  • improve shareholder returns
  • strengthen oversight
  • restore shareholder alignment
  • maximize long-term value creation

Advisors

No advisor data on record for this deal.


Sources

Beretta Holding S.A., owning 1,587,000 shares (9.95%) of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement nominating four director candidates for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Beretta Holding argues that additional board refreshment is necessary to reverse Ruger's operational decline, negative shareholder returns, and earnings compression, citing the need for stronger oversight and value creation focus. The dissident disputes characterization as a competitor and positions itself as a constructive strategic partner seeking to unlock shareholder value.

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