Sturm Ruger SVP Timothy Lowney to retire

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. disclosed that Timothy M. Lowney, its Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise, has notified the company of his intention to retire.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. disclosed that Timothy M. Lowney, its Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise, has notified the company of his intention to retire. His retirement is expected to be effective as of October 1, 2025.

The notice reflects a planned leadership transition in the Company’s lean enterprise function, which focuses on process efficiency and continuous improvement. The filing does not describe any other management or operational changes beyond Mr. Lowney’s planned retirement.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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What did Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) announce in this 8-K?

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that Timothy M. Lowney, Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise, has given notice of his intention to retire effective October 1, 2025. The disclosure is limited to this planned leadership change.

Who is retiring from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR)?

Timothy M. Lowney, the Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise, is retiring from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. He has informed the company of his intention to retire, with an effective retirement date of October 1, 2025, according to the filing.

When will Timothy M. Lowney’s retirement from RGR become effective?

Timothy M. Lowney’s retirement from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is expected to become effective as of October 1, 2025. The company states this effective date in connection with his notice of intention to retire from his Senior Vice President role.

What position does Timothy M. Lowney hold at Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR)?

Timothy M. Lowney serves as Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise at Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. The role is tied to the company’s lean enterprise activities, and the 8-K notes his intention to retire from this position effective October 1, 2025.

Does the RGR 8-K mention other management or financial changes?

The 8-K focuses on Timothy M. Lowney’s notice of retirement as Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise. It does not describe additional management changes, financial results, major transactions, or other strategic actions beyond this planned retirement event.

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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)

September 17, 2025

STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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

One Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut	06890
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(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):

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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	RGR	NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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. ¨

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Timothy M. Lowney, Senior Vice President of Lean Enterprise, has provided notice to Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from the Company as of October 1, 2025.

SIGNATURES

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

	STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
	By:	/S/ Thomas A. Dineen
		Name:	Thomas A. Dineen
		Title:	Principal Financial Officer,
			Principal Accounting Officer,
			Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
			Chief Financial Officer

Dated: September 19, 2025

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