Ruger (NYSE: RGR) VP gets 6,920 RSUs; 140 shares withheld for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STURM RUGER & CO INC VP of Marketing Robert J. Werkmeister Jr reported equity compensation and related tax withholding. He received a grant of 6,920 restricted stock units, each tied to one share of common stock and scheduled to vest on March 6, 2029 for cash value. He also acquired 357 shares of common stock at no cost as a grant, while 140 shares were withheld at $37.11 per share to cover taxes. After these transactions, he directly holds 9,306 common shares and 18,234 restricted stock units, making this a routine compensation and tax event rather than an open-market trade.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Werkmeister Robert J Jr

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE LACEY PLACE

(Street)

SOUTHPORT CT 06890

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STURM RUGER & CO INC [ RGR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP of Marketing

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/06/2026		A		357	A	$0	9,446	D
Common Stock	03/06/2026		F		140	D	$37.11	9,306	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	03/06/2026(1)		A		6,920		03/06/2029(1)	03/06/2029(1)	Common Stock	6,920	$0(1)	18,234	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit vests and converts to the cash value of one share of common stock on March 6, 2029, in accordance with the terms of the award.

	/s/ David J. Muhlenberg, attorney-in-fact	03/10/2026
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FAQ

What did RGR VP Robert Werkmeister report in this Form 4?

He reported equity compensation grants and related tax withholding. Werkmeister received restricted stock units and common shares at no cost, with a portion of shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, reflecting routine compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many restricted stock units did RGR grant to its VP of Marketing?

He was granted 6,920 restricted stock units. Each unit is linked to the value of one Sturm Ruger common share and is scheduled to vest and pay out in cash on March 6, 2029, under the terms of the award agreement.

When do the new RGR restricted stock units for Werkmeister vest?

They are scheduled to vest on March 6, 2029. On that date, each restricted stock unit converts into the cash value of one share of Sturm Ruger common stock, according to the specific vesting and conversion terms of the compensation award.

How many Sturm Ruger common shares were granted and withheld for taxes?

He received a grant of 357 common shares at no cost, while 140 shares were withheld at $37.11 per share. The withheld shares covered tax liabilities arising from the equity awards, rather than representing an open-market sale transaction.

What are Robert Werkmeister’s RGR holdings after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, he directly holds 9,306 shares of Sturm Ruger common stock. He also holds 18,234 restricted stock units, which represent additional future value subject to vesting and payout conditions defined in the company’s compensation plans.

Does this RGR Form 4 show open-market buying or selling by the VP?

It does not show open-market trades. The filing reflects equity compensation grants and a tax-withholding disposition, where shares were withheld at $37.11 each to cover taxes, rather than discretionary purchases or sales executed in the open market.