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[8-K] STURM RUGER & CO INC Reports Material Event

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. adopted a shareholder rights plan and declared a dividend of one Right for each common share outstanding as of October 24, 2025. Each Right becomes exercisable after a Distribution Date and permits the purchase of one common share at $200, subject to adjustment. The plan is designed to activate if any person becomes an “Acquiring Person,” generally at 10% beneficial ownership, with specified exceptions for certain passive institutional investors.

On a flip-in event, each Right (other than those of the Acquiring Person and related parties) entitles the holder to receive securities, cash, or assets valued at two times the purchase price. The Board may also exchange each Right for one common share before any holder reaches 50% ownership, or redeem all Rights for $0.001 per Right any time before the Distribution Date. The Rights expire the day before the first anniversary of the October 14, 2025 agreement, unless earlier redeemed, exchanged, or amended as permitted.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ha adottato un piano di diritti degli azionisti e ha dichiarato un dividendo di un Diritto per ogni azione ordinaria in circolazione al 24 ottobre 2025. Ogni Diritto diventa esercitabile dopo una Data di Distribuzione e permette l'acquisto di una azione ordinaria al $200, soggetto ad adeguamento. Il piano è progettato per attivarsi se una persona diventa una “Persona Acquirente”, generalmente al 10% di possesso beneficial, con eccezioni specifiche per determinati investitori istituzionali passivi.

In caso di evento flip-in, ogni Diritto (eccetto quelli della Persona Acquirente e delle parti correlate) dà diritto al ricevimento di titoli, contanti o beni valutati al due volte il prezzo d'acquisto. Il Consiglio può anche scambiare ogni Diritto per una azione ordinaria prima che un detentore raggiunga 50% di possesso, o riscattare tutti i Diritti per 0,001$ per Diritto in qualsiasi momento prima della Data di Distribuzione. I Diritti scadono il giorno prima della prima ricorrenza dell'accordo del 14 ottobre 2025, salvo se riscattati in anticipo, scambiati o modificati come consentito.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. adoptó un plan de derechos de los accionistas y declaró un dividendo de un Derecho por cada acción común en circulación al 24 de octubre de 2025. Cada Derecho se ejerce tras una Fecha de Distribución y permite la compra de una acción común a $200, sujeto a ajustes. El plan está diseñado para activarse si una persona llega a ser una “Persona adquirente”, generalmente con un 10% de propiedad beneficiosa, con excepciones específicas para ciertos inversores institucionales pasivos.

En un evento de flip-in, cada Derecho (excepto los de la Persona Adquirente y partes relacionadas) da derecho a recibir valores, efectivo o activos valorados en dos veces el precio de compra. La Junta también puede intercambiar cada Derecho por una acción común antes de que cualquier titular alcance una participación del 50%, o canjear todos los Derechos por $0.001 por Derecho en cualquier momento antes de la Fecha de Distribución. Los Derechos expiran el día anterior al primer aniversario del acuerdo del 14 de octubre de 2025, a menos que sean canjeados, intercambiados o enmendados con permiso con antelación.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.은 주주 권리 계획을 채택하고 2025년 10월 24일 현재 발행 주식당 한 개의 권리(Right) 배당을 선언했습니다. 각 권리는 분배일(Distribution Date) 이후 행사 가능하며, 200달러에 보통주를 구입할 수 있도록 허용합니다(조정될 수 있음). 이 계획은 어느 한 사람이 일반적으로 10%의 유익한 소유권으로 Acquiring Person이 될 때 활성화되도록 설계되었으며, 특정 수동적 기관 투자자에 대한 예외가 있습니다.

플립-인 이벤트가 발생하면, Acquiring Person 및 관련 당사자 제외 권리(each Right)로 보유자가 지불가액의 두 배에 해당하는 가치의 증권, 현금 또는 자산을 받게 됩니다. 이사회는 보유자가 50%의 소유권에 도달하기 전에 각 권리를 한 개의 보통주로 교환하거나, 분배일 이전에 모든 권리를 $0.001당 권리로 상환할 수도 있습니다. 권리는 2025년 10월 14일 계약의 첫 번째 기념일 하루 전 날 만료되며, 조기 상환, 교환 또는 허용된 수정이 이루어지지 않는 한 만료됩니다.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. a adopté un plan d’options des actionnaires et a déclaré un dividende d’un Droit pour chaque action ordinaire en circulation au 24 octobre 2025. Chaque Droit devient exerçable après une Date de Distribution et permet l’achat d’une action ordinaire à $200, sous réserve d’ajustement. Le plan est conçu pour s’activer si une personne devient une « Personne Acquérrante », généralement à 10% de propriété bénéficiaire, avec des exceptions spécifiques pour certains investisseurs institutionnels passifs.

En cas d’événement flip-in, chaque Droit (sauf ceux de la Personne Acquérrante et des parties associées) donne droit à recevoir des titres, de l’argent ou des actifs évalués à deux fois le prix d’achat. Le Conseil peut également échanger chaque Droit contre une action ordinaire avant qu’un détenteur n’atteigne 50% de propriété, ou racheter tous les Droits pour $0,001 par Droit à tout moment avant la Date de Distribution. Les Droit expirent la veille du premier anniversaire de l’accord du 14 octobre 2025, sauf si rachetés, échangés ou modifiés comme permis.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. hat einen Aktionärsrechteplan eingeführt und eine Dividende von einem Recht pro ausstehender Stammaktie zum 24. Oktober 2025 bekannt gegeben. Jedes Recht wird nach einem Verteilungsdatum ausübbar und erlaubt den Kauf einer Stammaktie zum Preis von 200 USD, vorbehaltlich Anpassungen. Der Plan soll greifen, wenn eine Person zu einer „Acquiring Person“ wird, in der Regel bei 10% beneficial ownership, mit bestimmten Ausnahmen für einige passive institutionelle Investoren.

Bei einem Flip-in-Ereignis erhält jedes Recht (mit Ausnahme der Rechte der Acquiring Person und verwandter Parteien) Wertpapiere, Bargeld oder Vermögenswerte, bewertet mit dem Doppelten des Kaufpreises. Der Vorstand kann außerdem jedes Recht gegen eine Stammaktie austauschen, bevor ein Inhaber 50% Eigentum erreicht, oder alle Rechte jederzeit vor dem Verteilungsdatum für $0,001 pro Recht zurückkaufen. Die Rights laufen am Tag vor dem ersten Jahrestag der Vereinbarung vom 14. Oktober 2025 ab, sofern sie nicht vorher zurückgekauft, ausgetauscht oder wie gestattet geändert werden.

اعتمدت شركة Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. خطة حقوق المساهمين وعلَنت توزيع حق واحد عن كل سهم عادي قائم حتى 24 أكتوبر 2025. يصبح كل حق قابلًا للممارسة بعد تاريخ التوزيع ويسمح بشراء سهم عادي بسعر $200، مع إمكانية التعديل. تم تصميم الخطة للت Activation إذا أصبح أي شخص شخص مستحوذ، عامةً عند 10% من الملكية المفيدة، مع استثناءات محددة للمستثمرين المؤسسيين السلبيين المعينين.

في حدث flip-in، يحق لكل حق ( باستثناء حقوق الشخص المستحوذ وأطرافه المرتبطة) أن يتلقى أوراق مالية أو نقوداً أو أصول قيمتها ضعف سعر الشراء. يجوز للمجلس أيضاً تبادل كل حق مقابل سهم عادي واحد قبل أن يصل أي مالك إلى 50% من الملكية، أو استرداد جميع الحقوق مقابل $0.001 لكل حق في أي وقت قبل تاريخ التوزيع. تنتهي صلاحية الحقوق في اليوم السابق لأول ذكرى للاتفاق المؤرخ في 14 أكتوبر 2025، ما لم يتم استردادها أو تبادلها أو تعديلها كما هو مسموح به.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 已通过股东权利计划并宣布在2025年10月24日时流通普通股的每股股东权利分红为一个权利。 每个权利在分配日后可行使,允许以 $200 的价格购买一股普通股,可能需调整。此计划在任一人达到通常所称的“收购方”所有权的< b>10% 时启动,对某些被动性机构投资者有特定豁免。

在翻转事件(flip-in)中,除收购方及其相关方的权利外,持有人将获得等值于购买价< b>两倍的证券、现金或资产。董事会还可以在任何持有者达到< b>50%所有权前将每个权利兑换为< b>一股普通股,或在分配日之前将所有权利以 $0.001 每权利赎回。权利在2025年10月14日协议第一周年的前一天到期,除非提前赎回、交换或按允许修改。

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Insights

RGR installs a one-year rights plan with a 10% trigger.

RGR declared one Right per common share as of October 24, 2025. Each Right is exercisable at $200 after a Distribution Date that follows a trigger, generally when a holder becomes an Acquiring Person at 10% beneficial ownership, with carve-outs for certain passive 13G filers. Rights initially trade with the common shares and separate only after the Distribution Date.

Post-trigger, holders (excluding the Acquiring Person and affiliates) can receive value equal to 2x the purchase price (flip-in). The Board may exchange Rights at a ratio of one common share per Right prior to any holder reaching 50%, or redeem all Rights at $0.001 per Right before the Distribution Date. The plan expires the day before the first anniversary of October 14, 2025, unless amended, redeemed, or exchanged earlier.

Investor impact depends on ownership developments and Board actions under the plan. Key items are the 10% trigger, the $200 purchase price, the redemption option before the Distribution Date, and the one-year term.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ha adottato un piano di diritti degli azionisti e ha dichiarato un dividendo di un Diritto per ogni azione ordinaria in circolazione al 24 ottobre 2025. Ogni Diritto diventa esercitabile dopo una Data di Distribuzione e permette l'acquisto di una azione ordinaria al $200, soggetto ad adeguamento. Il piano è progettato per attivarsi se una persona diventa una “Persona Acquirente”, generalmente al 10% di possesso beneficial, con eccezioni specifiche per determinati investitori istituzionali passivi.

In caso di evento flip-in, ogni Diritto (eccetto quelli della Persona Acquirente e delle parti correlate) dà diritto al ricevimento di titoli, contanti o beni valutati al due volte il prezzo d'acquisto. Il Consiglio può anche scambiare ogni Diritto per una azione ordinaria prima che un detentore raggiunga 50% di possesso, o riscattare tutti i Diritti per 0,001$ per Diritto in qualsiasi momento prima della Data di Distribuzione. I Diritti scadono il giorno prima della prima ricorrenza dell'accordo del 14 ottobre 2025, salvo se riscattati in anticipo, scambiati o modificati come consentito.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. adoptó un plan de derechos de los accionistas y declaró un dividendo de un Derecho por cada acción común en circulación al 24 de octubre de 2025. Cada Derecho se ejerce tras una Fecha de Distribución y permite la compra de una acción común a $200, sujeto a ajustes. El plan está diseñado para activarse si una persona llega a ser una “Persona adquirente”, generalmente con un 10% de propiedad beneficiosa, con excepciones específicas para ciertos inversores institucionales pasivos.

En un evento de flip-in, cada Derecho (excepto los de la Persona Adquirente y partes relacionadas) da derecho a recibir valores, efectivo o activos valorados en dos veces el precio de compra. La Junta también puede intercambiar cada Derecho por una acción común antes de que cualquier titular alcance una participación del 50%, o canjear todos los Derechos por $0.001 por Derecho en cualquier momento antes de la Fecha de Distribución. Los Derechos expiran el día anterior al primer aniversario del acuerdo del 14 de octubre de 2025, a menos que sean canjeados, intercambiados o enmendados con permiso con antelación.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.은 주주 권리 계획을 채택하고 2025년 10월 24일 현재 발행 주식당 한 개의 권리(Right) 배당을 선언했습니다. 각 권리는 분배일(Distribution Date) 이후 행사 가능하며, 200달러에 보통주를 구입할 수 있도록 허용합니다(조정될 수 있음). 이 계획은 어느 한 사람이 일반적으로 10%의 유익한 소유권으로 Acquiring Person이 될 때 활성화되도록 설계되었으며, 특정 수동적 기관 투자자에 대한 예외가 있습니다.

플립-인 이벤트가 발생하면, Acquiring Person 및 관련 당사자 제외 권리(each Right)로 보유자가 지불가액의 두 배에 해당하는 가치의 증권, 현금 또는 자산을 받게 됩니다. 이사회는 보유자가 50%의 소유권에 도달하기 전에 각 권리를 한 개의 보통주로 교환하거나, 분배일 이전에 모든 권리를 $0.001당 권리로 상환할 수도 있습니다. 권리는 2025년 10월 14일 계약의 첫 번째 기념일 하루 전 날 만료되며, 조기 상환, 교환 또는 허용된 수정이 이루어지지 않는 한 만료됩니다.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. a adopté un plan d’options des actionnaires et a déclaré un dividende d’un Droit pour chaque action ordinaire en circulation au 24 octobre 2025. Chaque Droit devient exerçable après une Date de Distribution et permet l’achat d’une action ordinaire à $200, sous réserve d’ajustement. Le plan est conçu pour s’activer si une personne devient une « Personne Acquérrante », généralement à 10% de propriété bénéficiaire, avec des exceptions spécifiques pour certains investisseurs institutionnels passifs.

En cas d’événement flip-in, chaque Droit (sauf ceux de la Personne Acquérrante et des parties associées) donne droit à recevoir des titres, de l’argent ou des actifs évalués à deux fois le prix d’achat. Le Conseil peut également échanger chaque Droit contre une action ordinaire avant qu’un détenteur n’atteigne 50% de propriété, ou racheter tous les Droits pour $0,001 par Droit à tout moment avant la Date de Distribution. Les Droit expirent la veille du premier anniversaire de l’accord du 14 octobre 2025, sauf si rachetés, échangés ou modifiés comme permis.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. hat einen Aktionärsrechteplan eingeführt und eine Dividende von einem Recht pro ausstehender Stammaktie zum 24. Oktober 2025 bekannt gegeben. Jedes Recht wird nach einem Verteilungsdatum ausübbar und erlaubt den Kauf einer Stammaktie zum Preis von 200 USD, vorbehaltlich Anpassungen. Der Plan soll greifen, wenn eine Person zu einer „Acquiring Person“ wird, in der Regel bei 10% beneficial ownership, mit bestimmten Ausnahmen für einige passive institutionelle Investoren.

Bei einem Flip-in-Ereignis erhält jedes Recht (mit Ausnahme der Rechte der Acquiring Person und verwandter Parteien) Wertpapiere, Bargeld oder Vermögenswerte, bewertet mit dem Doppelten des Kaufpreises. Der Vorstand kann außerdem jedes Recht gegen eine Stammaktie austauschen, bevor ein Inhaber 50% Eigentum erreicht, oder alle Rechte jederzeit vor dem Verteilungsdatum für $0,001 pro Recht zurückkaufen. Die Rights laufen am Tag vor dem ersten Jahrestag der Vereinbarung vom 14. Oktober 2025 ab, sofern sie nicht vorher zurückgekauft, ausgetauscht oder wie gestattet geändert werden.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2025

 

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   001-10435   06-0633559
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)  
  (Commission File Number)     (IRS Employer
Identification Number)  

 

One Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut 06890

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)

 

(203) 259-7843

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par value   RGR   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

The information set forth under Item 3.03 below is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

On October 14, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) authorized and declared a dividend of one common share purchase right (a “Right”) for each share of common stock, par value $1 per share, of the Company (each, a “Common Share”) outstanding at the close of business on October 24, 2025 (the “Record Date”). The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement, dated October 14, 2025 (the “Rights Agreement”), between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent (the “Rights Agent”).

 

The following is a summary of the Rights Agreement. The summary description of the Rights set forth herein does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Rights Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 4.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Rights

 

The Board authorized the issuance of one Right for each Common Share outstanding as of the close of business on the Record Date. In addition, one Right will automatically attach to each Common Share (subject to adjustment) that will become outstanding between the Record Date and the Distribution Date (as defined below) or the earlier Expiration Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement). Following the Distribution Date and prior to the Expiration Date, subject to certain specified exceptions, Rights will be issued in connection with any Common Shares that become outstanding pursuant to the exercise, conversion or exchange of certain securities or under any employee plan or arrangement, and Rights may be issued in connection with other issuances as determined by the Board.

 

The Rights will initially trade with, and will be inseparable from, the Common Shares, and the registered holders of the Common Shares will be deemed to be the registered holders of the Rights. Prior to the Distribution Date, the Rights will be represented, as applicable, by certificates for, or by book-entry accounts that evidence record ownership of, the Common Shares. After the Distribution Date, separate certificates evidencing the Rights (the “Right Certificates”) will be issued and mailed to holders of record of Common Shares as of the Distribution Date (other than an Acquiring Person (as defined below) and its affiliates or associates). The Rights may instead be recorded in book-entry or other uncertificated form, in which case such book-entries or other evidence of ownership will be deemed to be Right Certificates.

 

Exercisability

 

The Rights will not be exercisable until after the Distribution Date. After the Distribution Date, each Right will be exercisable to purchase from the Company one share of Common Stock, par value $1 per share, of the Company at a purchase price of $200 per Common Share (the “Purchase Price”), subject to adjustment.

 

The “Distribution Date” means the close of business on the business day immediately following the earlier of (i) the Flip-In Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement) or (ii) 10 business days after the date (prior to such time as any person becomes an Acquiring Person), if any, as may be determined by action of the Board, in its sole discretion, following the commencement of, or public announcement of an intention to commence, a tender or exchange offer the consummation of which would result in any person or group of affiliated or associated persons becoming an Acquiring Person.

 

An “Acquiring Person” means any person who becomes the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the outstanding Common Shares, subject to certain specified exceptions. Such exceptions include persons deemed to be “Passive Institutional Investors,” who, among other requirements, are investors that are entitled to file, and file, a statement on Schedule 13G pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or Rule 13d-1(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to such investor’s beneficial ownership of Common Shares. The Rights Agreement also provides that any person who would otherwise be deemed an Acquiring Person as of the date of the adoption of the Rights Agreement will not be deemed to be an Acquiring Person for so long as such person does not acquire, subject to certain specified exceptions, beneficial ownership of any additional Common Shares following adoption of the Rights Agreement.

 

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Certain synthetic interests in securities created by derivative positions, whether or not such interests are considered to be ownership of underlying Common Shares or are reportable for purposes of Regulation 13D of the Exchange Act, are deemed to confer beneficial ownership of the number of Common Shares equivalent to the economic exposure created by the derivative positions, to the extent actual Common Shares are directly or indirectly held by counterparties to the derivatives contracts.

 

The Rights will expire at the close of business on the day before the first anniversary of the date of the Rights Agreement (the “Final Expiration Date”), unless the Rights Agreement is amended to change the Final Expiration Date or the Rights are earlier redeemed or exchanged by the Company, in each case, as described below.

 

Consequences of a Person or Group Becoming an Acquiring Person

 

Flip-In. At any time after a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, following the occurrence of the Distribution Date, each holder of a Right (other than the Acquiring Person, its affiliates and associates and certain transferees thereof) will have the right to receive, upon exercise, a number of Common Shares (or, in specified circumstances, certain other securities, cash or assets of the Company) having a value equal to two times the Purchase Price of the Right, unless the Purchase Price is adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, once a person becomes an Acquiring Person all Rights that are, or were, beneficially owned by the Acquiring Person, its affiliates and associates and certain transferees thereof will be null and void.

 

Exchange. At any time after a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, and subject to certain exceptions, prior to the acquisition by any person or group of 50% or more of the then-outstanding Common Shares, the Board may exchange the Rights (other than Rights beneficially owned by the Acquiring Person, its affiliates and associates and certain transferees thereof), in whole or in part, at an exchange ratio of one Common Share (or, in specified circumstances, certain other securities of the Company) per Right, subject to adjustment.

 

Flip-Over. If, after a person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, (i) the Company effects a share exchange, consolidates or merges with any other person, (ii) any person effects a share exchange, consolidates or merges with the Company where all or part of the outstanding Common Shares are exchanged for securities, cash or property of the other person and the Company is the surviving corporation or (iii) 50% or more of the assets or earning power of the Company and its subsidiaries (taken as a whole) is sold or transferred, proper provision will be made so that each holder of a Right (other than the Acquiring Person, its affiliates and associates and certain transferees thereof) shall thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise, common stock of the other party to the consolidation, merger, sale or transfer (or its parent) having a value equal to two times the Purchase Price of the Right.

 

Redemption

  

At any time prior to the Distribution Date, the Board may redeem all of the Rights at a price of $0.001 per Right (the “Redemption Price”), subject to adjustment. The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time (the “Redemption Date”) and on such basis and with such conditions as the Board, in its sole discretion, may establish. Immediately upon any redemption of the Rights, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price. The Rights shall not be exercisable after the first occurrence of a person or group becoming an Acquiring Person until such time as the Company’s right of redemption has expired.

 

No Stockholders’ Rights Prior to Exercise

 

Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company solely by virtue of the Rights, including the right to vote or to receive dividends.

 

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Amendment of the Rights Agreement

 

Prior to the Distribution Date, the Company may from time to time supplement or amend the Rights Agreement without the approval of any holders of Rights. From and after the Distribution Date, the Company may from time to time supplement or amend the Rights Agreement without the approval of any holders of Rights in order to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions in the Rights Agreement, to shorten or lengthen any time period referenced in the Rights Agreement, or to make any other provisions with respect to the Rights which the Company may deem necessary or desirable. However, after the Distribution Date, the Rights Agreement may not be amended in a manner that would adversely affect the interests of the holders of Rights (other than to ensure that an Acquiring Person or its affiliates or associates do not obtain the benefits of the Rights).

 

Adjustment

 

The number of outstanding Rights and the number of Common Shares issuable upon exercise of each Right are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

On October 14, 2025 the Company issued a press release announcing the adoption of the Rights Agreement and the declaration of the Rights dividends. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

  Exhibit Title
4.1   Rights Agreement, dated as of October 14, 2025, between Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent.
99.1   Press release dated October 14, 2025
104   The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
       
Date:  October 14, 2025 By: /s/ Thomas A. Dineen
    Name: Thomas A. Dineen
    Title: Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer,
      Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

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FAQ

What did Sturm, Ruger (RGR) announce?

RGR adopted a Rights Agreement and declared a dividend of one Right for each common share outstanding as of October 24, 2025.

When do the Rights become exercisable for RGR shareholders?

Rights become exercisable after the Distribution Date, which follows a trigger such as a holder becoming an Acquiring Person.

What is the purchase price under the RGR Rights plan?

Each Right allows the purchase of one common share at a purchase price of $200 per share, subject to adjustment.

What ownership level triggers the RGR Rights plan?

A person generally becomes an Acquiring Person at 10% beneficial ownership, with specified exceptions for certain passive institutional investors.

Can RGR redeem or exchange the Rights?

Yes. Before the Distribution Date, the Board may redeem all Rights for $0.001 per Right, and after a trigger it may exchange each Right for one common share before any holder reaches 50%.

When do the RGR Rights expire?

They expire at the close of business on the day before the first anniversary of October 14, 2025, unless earlier redeemed, exchanged, or amended.
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