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STURM RUGER & CO INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from STURM RUGER & CO INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved To vote to approve an Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value $1.00 per share, from 40 million to 60 million shares. at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal Four - To vote to approve an Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value $1.00 per share, from 40 million to 60 million shares. This proposal was approved by the votes indicated below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 12,470,848 1,613,141 104,646 0”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved To vote to approve on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal Three - To vote to approve on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. This proposal was approved by the votes indicated below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 10,068,005 318,128 82,411 3,720,091”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved To vote to ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal Two - To vote to ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This proposal was approved by the votes indicated below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 13,826,007 280,029 82,599 0”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved To elect nine (9) directors to the Board of Directors of the Company to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal One - To elect nine (9) directors to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The voting results for each nominee were as shown below: Name For Withheld John A. Cosentino, Jr. 9,560,455 902,483 Terrence G. O’Connor 9,622,947 839,991 Bruce T. Pettet 9,833,884 629,054 Aaron R. Rivers 10,181,221 281,717 Amir P. Rosenthal 9,462,228 1,000,710 Todd W. Seyfert 9,701,535 761,403 Stephen J. Timm 10,204,527 258,411 Phillip C. Widman 9,662,114 800,824 Lorin Cassidy Wolfe 10,182,903 280,035 Each director nominee named above was elected at the Annual Meeting. There were 3,725,697 broker non-votes on each nominee.”
Governance Changes

STURM RUGER & CO INC: Approved amendment to Certificate of Incorporation increasing authorized shares of common stock from 40 million to 60 million shares (effective 2026-05-28).

“On May 27, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment (the “ Charter Amendment ”) to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “ Common Stock ”) to 60 million shares. The Charter Amendment became effective upon its filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on May 28, 2026.”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported the first quarter ended March 28, 2026 results: revenue $141.4 million, EPS $0.01 per share.

“Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Delivered First Quarter Net Sales of $141.4 Million New Products Accounted for $51.6 Million or 41% of Firearm Sales Earnings per Share was $0.01, Adjusted Earnings per Share was $0.27 Generated $18.8 Million of Cash from Operations Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.11 Per Share”
Material Agreements

STURM RUGER & CO INC entered into Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding S.A. with Beretta Holding S.A. valued at Agreement regarding Beretta Holding's shareholding, board composition, ownership cap, and tender off (effective 2026-05-02).

“On May 2, 2026, Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc. (“ Ruger ” or the “ Company ”) entered into an agreement (the “ Agreement ”) with Beretta Holding S.A. (“ Beretta Holding ”), regarding Beretta Holding’s shareholding in the Company, matters related to the composition of the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”) and certain other matters.”
Governance Changes

STURM RUGER & CO INC: Amended and restated bylaws to increase maximum board size from nine to ten directors (effective 2025-06-19).

“On June 19, 2025, the Board amended and restated the Company’s by-laws (as so amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective as of the same date. The Amended and Restated By-Laws modified the provisions of Article 3, Section 2 of the Company’s by-laws to increase the maximum size of the Board to ten (10) directors.”

Bruce Pettet was elected as Director at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“On June 19, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”), pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (as defined below), expanded the size of the Board to ten (10) directors from nine (9) directors, and elected Bruce Pettet to fill the vacancy on the Board created through such increase in the size of the Board, effective immediately.”

Sarah F. Colbert was appointed as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“Sarah F. Colbert has been appointed to serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company, effective upon Mr. Reid’s resignation from such positions on May 29, 2025.”

Kevin B. Reid, Sr. resigned as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“Effective as of May 29, 2025, Kevin B. Reid, Sr. resigned as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company.”
Governance Changes

STURM RUGER & CO INC: Amended and restated bylaws to allow shareholders to act by written consent with less than unanimous consent, changing Article 2, Section 13 from unanimous to a majority-vote threshold (effective 2025-05-05).

“Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On May 5, 2025, the Board of Directors of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s by-laws (as so amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective as of the same date.”

Kevin B. Reid, Sr. resigned as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“Mr. Reid will resign as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company effective as of June 30, 2025”

Todd W. Seyfert was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“at which time Mr. Todd W. Seyfert will become the Chief Executive Officer of the Company”

Christopher J. Killoy resigned as Chief Executive Officer at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“Mr. Killoy will resign as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on March 1, 2025”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported first quarter ended March 30, 2024 results: revenue net sales were $136.8 million, EPS diluted earnings were 40¢ per share.

“for the first quarter of 2024, net sales were $136.8 million and diluted earnings were 40¢ per share.”

Thomas P. Sullivan departed as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development at STURM RUGER & CO INC.

“On December 21, 2023, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a separation agreement (the “Sullivan Agreement”) with Thomas P. Sullivan (“Sullivan”), Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development, whose employment with the Company will end on December 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $413.2 million, EPS $2.13 per share.

“For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net sales were $413.2 million and diluted earnings were $2.13 per share.”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported third quarter of 2023 results: revenue $120.9 million, EPS 42¢ per share.

“Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced today that for the third quarter of 2023, net sales were $120.9 million and diluted earnings were 42¢ per share.”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported six months ended July 1, 2023 results: revenue $292.3 million, EPS $1.72 per share.

“For the six months ended July 1, 2023, net sales were $292.3 million and diluted earnings were $1.72 per share.”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported second quarter of 2023 results: revenue $142.8 million, EPS 91¢ per share.

“For the second quarter of 2023, net sales were $142.8 million and diluted earnings were 91¢ per share.”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal seeking assessment of Company advertising and marketing practices at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Proposal 6 Proposal 6 was a shareholder proposal seeking an assessment of Company advertising and marketing practices, as described in the proxy materials. Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 2,973,061 8,239,567 88,122 3,466,519”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved Frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Proposal 5 Proposal 5 was a management proposal regarding the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. A majority of the votes were cast in favor of “1 year.” Votes For 1 Year Votes For 2 Years Votes For 3 Years Abstain Non-Votes 11,002,155 60,074 197,173 41,348 3,466,519”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Proposal 4 Proposal 4 was a management proposal to hold an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 10,912,837 299,688 88,225 3,466,519”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved Approval of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Proposal 3 Proposal 3 was a proposal to approve the Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, as described in the proxy materials. This proposal was approved. Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 10,888,681 329,767 82,302 3,466,519”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of RSM US LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Proposal 2 Proposal 2 was a management proposal to ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, as described in the proxy materials. This proposal was approved. Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 14,603,994 96,047 67,228 —”
Shareholder Votes

STURM RUGER & CO INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-01 meeting.

“Proposal 1 The individuals listed below were elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a one-year term on the Company’s Board of Directors. Votes For Votes Withheld John A. Cosentino, Jr. 10,926,828 373,922 Michael O. Fifer 11,076,398 224,352 Sandra S. Froman 7,372,384 3,928,366 Rebecca S. Halstead 10,104,932 1,195,818 Christopher J. Killoy 11,101,978 198,772 Terrence G. O’Connor 10,091,061 1,209,689 Amir P. Rosenthal 9,910,626 1,390,124 Ronald C. Whitaker 9,202,371 2,098,379 Phillip C. Widman 9,268,092 2,032,658 Non-Votes on each nominee: 3,466,519”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $149.5 million, EPS 81¢ per share.

“Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced today that for the first quarter of 2023, net sales were $149.5 million and diluted earnings were 81¢ per share.”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported the fourth quarter of 2022 results: revenue $149.2 million, EPS $1.06 per share.

“For the fourth quarter of 2022, net sales were $149.2 million and diluted earnings were $1.06 per share”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported 2022 results: revenue $595.8 million, EPS $4.96 per share.

“for 2022 the Company reported net sales of $595.8 million and diluted earnings of $4.96 per share”
Material Agreements

STURM RUGER & CO INC amended Amendment with Regions Bank (effective 2022-11-03).

“entered into the Amendment to Credit Agreement (“Amendment”) with Regions Bank (the “Bank”), which extends the termination date of the Company’s Credit Agreement with the Bank to January 7, 2025”
Earnings Releases

STURM RUGER & CO INC reported financial results for third quarter ended October 1, 2022.

“On November 2, 2022, the Company issued a press release to stockholders and other interested parties regarding financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.”

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