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The FTC approved Beretta's plan to increase its stake in Sturm, Ruger & Co. to 25%, with conditions. Beretta will pay $44.80 per share, a 20% premium. Ruger's board ended a shareholder rights plan, citing the FTC's approval. Beretta aims to strengthen its U.S. market presence, while the FTC ensures Ruger's independence.

Ruger (RGR) shares rose 7.9% after Beretta Holding offered to buy up to 2.4M shares at $44.80 each, a 21% premium over September's closing price. The offer, set to expire October 15, 2026, has no financing conditions. Ruger's board also approved an amendment to its shareholder rights plan. The company's shares have had limited volatility, with today's move being one of the larger ones in the past year.

Beretta plans to bid for a larger 25% stake in Sturm, Ruger & Co (NYSE:RGR), up from its current 10%, according to Il Sole 24 Ore. The bid, expected soon, would allow Beretta to appoint two directors to RGR's board.

STURM RUGER & CO INC (RGR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 FOR RELEASE: September 16, 2026 For further information, contact: Rob Werkmeister, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience rwerkmeister@ruger.com Ruger Provides Update on Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Beretta Holding Mayodan, NC -- Sturm, Ruge

The FBI reported July firearm background checks rose 9.3% to 2,194,563 versus July 2025, the second straight monthly increase. The article links checks to firearm demand and notes exposure for Smith & Wesson (SWBI) and Sturm Ruger (RGR). It also lists analyst rating/price-target updates for OCUL, RKLB, VELO, and ONDS, plus upcoming earnings expectations for several stocks.

STURM RUGER & CO INC (RGR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Delivered Second Quarter Net Sales of $158.1 Million Earnings per Share was $0.43, Adjusted Earnings per Share was $0.52 Generated $17.3 Million of Cash from Operations Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.21 Per Share

UBS Group AG significantly reduced its stake in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ($RGR) by 71.2% in the fourth quarter, selling 366,360 shares, though it still holds 148,150 shares. This move comes as Sturm, Ruger reported mixed quarterly results, missing earnings estimates but exceeding revenue expectations. Despite the share sale by UBS, the company has shown signs of confidence through a dividend increase and recent insider stock purchases by its directors and CEO.

Todd William Seyfert, President & CEO of STURM RUGER & CO INC (RGR), reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of common stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $39.15 per share on May 20, 2026, and are held indirectly with his spouse. This transaction increases his indirect holdings to 1,500 shares, signaling insider confidence.

Sturm, Ruger & Company reported mixed Q1 2026 results with a 4% rise in net sales to $141 million but a steep drop in diluted earnings to $0.01 per share due to one-off costs and production disruptions. Despite these challenges, the company boasts a strong balance sheet with $105 million in cash, no debt, and a 20% increase in its backlog, all while advancing its Ruger 2030 strategy. Leadership changes and a cooperation agreement with Beretta Holding also aim to ensure governance stability and long-term growth.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced the return of its 10/22 Takedown models to its product lineup, which are now back in stock and viewable on their official website. This move indicates a renewed focus on one of their popular firearm models, though details on future production and availability have not been released. The company has also recently introduced commemorative firearms and the Mark IV 22/45 Lite pistol, signifying an ongoing expansion of their product portfolio.