---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001174947-26-000317"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RGR"
cik: "0000095029"
company_name: "STURM RUGER & CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T18:29:24.773214+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ruger accuses Beretta of demanding discounted stock, board control, violating antitrust laws

## Summary
- Beretta demanded Ruger issue shares at a 15% discount, diluting existing stockholders.
- Beretta sought 25% ownership, disproportionate board seats, and a nominee violating U.S. antitrust laws.
- Ruger adopted a stockholder rights plan on Oct 14, 2025, after Beretta refused to pause share accumulation.
- Ruger refreshed 45% of its board (5 new directors) after a process begun before Beretta's investment.
- Beretta's nominees include a director of a Beretta subsidiary; chair threatened a 'war' if demands not met.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001174947-26-000317
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RGR
- cik: 0000095029
- company_name: STURM RUGER & CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/95029/000117494726000317/0001174947-26-000317-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/95029/000117494726000317/form8k-35475_rgr.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001174947-26-000317.txt

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