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Issuer:     STURM RUGER & CO INC (RGR)
CIK:        0000095029
Form:       8-K/A
Filed at:   2026-03-10T23:59:59+00:00
Accession:  0001174947-26-000325
Event type: other_material
Sentiment:  negative
Materiality: 0.85
Item codes: 8.01, 9.01
LLM model:  deepseek-v4-flash:cloud@v2

Ruger responds to Beretta's proxy fight, details alleged demands for discounted stock and board control
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- Beretta (7.7% holder) nominated four directors; Ruger says Beretta demanded 25% ownership at 15% discount and disproportionate board seats.
- Ruger adopted short-term stockholder rights plan on Oct 14, 2025 to counter Beretta's creeping takeover.
- Ruger alleges Beretta's demands violate U.S. antitrust laws and trigger CFIUS review; Beretta threatened to 'go to war'.
- Ruger appointed three new directors on Feb 23, 2026 as part of board refreshment begun before Beretta's investment.
- Beretta refused to pause share accumulation and initially declined in-person meetings, Ruger claims.

Source:
  EDGAR index:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/95029/000117494726000325/0001174947-26-000325-index.htm
  Primary doc:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/95029/000117494726000325/form8ka-35484_rgr.htm
  HTML page:      https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001174947-26-000325

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