Sturm Ruger sets new CEO pay package

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. updated the compensation package for President and Chief Executive Officer Todd W. Seyfert.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/04/2026 - 03:26 PM EDT

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. updated the compensation package for President and Chief Executive Officer Todd W. Seyfert. The Board set his base salary at $800,000 per year, with an annual target cash bonus equal to 100% of base salary.

He is also eligible for annual performance-based equity incentive awards equal to 150% of base salary and annual time-based equity incentive awards equal to another 150% of base salary. The Board approved supplemental restricted stock unit awards to align with these changes, using vesting terms that match equity awards granted on March 6, 2026.

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.

Key Figures

CEO base salary: $800,000 per year Target cash bonus: 100% of base salary Performance-based equity: 150% of base salary +3 more

6 metrics

CEO base salary $800,000 per year Todd W. Seyfert, President and CEO

Target cash bonus 100% of base salary Annual CEO cash bonus opportunity

Performance-based equity 150% of base salary Annual performance-based equity incentive

Time-based equity 150% of base salary Annual time-based equity incentive

Grant reference date March 6, 2026 Prior executive equity awards with mirrored vesting

Board approval date June 1, 2026 Date Board adjusted CEO compensation

Key Terms

annual target cash bonus, performance-based equity incentive compensation, time-based equity incentive compensation, restricted stock unit awards, +1 more

5 terms

annual target cash bonus financial

"annual target cash bonus based on 100% of Base Salary"

performance-based equity incentive compensation financial

"annual performance-based equity incentive compensation, with each such equity award equal to 150% of Base Salary"

time-based equity incentive compensation financial

"annual time-based equity incentive compensation, with each such equity award equal to 150% of Base Salary"

restricted stock unit awards financial

"approved the grant of supplemental restricted stock unit awards to Mr. Seyfert"

Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.

Compensation Committee financial

"consistent with the recommendations made to the Board by the Compensation Committee"

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

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What change did Sturm Ruger (RGR) make to its CEO compensation?

Sturm Ruger’s Board set CEO Todd W. Seyfert’s base salary at $800,000 per year and aligned his incentives. The package includes a target cash bonus at 100% of salary plus performance- and time-based equity awards each equal to 150% of salary annually.

How large is the annual cash bonus opportunity for RGR’s CEO?

The annual target cash bonus for RGR CEO Todd W. Seyfert equals 100% of his $800,000 base salary. This means his bonus opportunity matches his salary amount, with actual payout tied to performance against the company’s bonus criteria for the applicable period.

What equity incentives does Sturm Ruger (RGR) provide to its CEO?

RGR’s CEO receives two types of annual equity incentives: performance-based and time-based awards. Each equity component is sized at 150% of his $800,000 base salary, creating substantial long-term, stock-linked compensation alongside his cash salary and bonus opportunity.

What are the supplemental restricted stock unit awards for RGR’s CEO?

The Board approved supplemental restricted stock unit awards for CEO Todd W. Seyfert to reflect his updated compensation. These RSUs have vesting conditions and dates that mirror those in his executive equity awards previously granted on March 6, 2026, keeping vesting terms consistent.

Who approved the new compensation package for Sturm Ruger’s CEO?

Sturm Ruger’s Board of Directors approved Todd W. Seyfert’s updated CEO compensation on June 1, 2026. The decision was made in consultation with, and consistent with recommendations from, the Board’s Compensation Committee, which focuses on executive pay matters and related policies.

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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)

June 1, 2026

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)

700 S Ayersville Road, Mayodan, North Carolina	27027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(203) 259-7843

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

One Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut, 06890

(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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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	RGR	New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock Purchase Rights	N/A	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 (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. ¨

Item 5.02

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

On June 1, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in consultation with and consistent with the recommendations made to the Board by the Compensation Committee thereof, adjusted the compensation of Todd W. Seyfert, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as follows: (i) base salary of $800,000 per year (“Base Salary”), (ii) annual target cash bonus based on 100% of Base Salary, (iii) annual performance-based equity incentive compensation, with each such equity award equal to 150% of Base Salary for the applicable period, and (iv) annual time-based equity incentive compensation, with each such equity award equal to 150% of Base Salary for the applicable period. In connection therewith, the Board also approved the grant of supplemental restricted stock unit awards to Mr. Seyfert to reflect the foregoing adjustment to his compensation, with vesting conditions and dates mirroring the vesting conditions and dates contained in the executive equity awards previously granted to Mr. Seyfert on March 6, 2026.

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/ Sarah F. Colbert
	Name:	Sarah F. Colbert
	Title:	Senior Vice President,
		Corporate Secretary, and
		General Counsel

Dated: June 4, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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