Activist Beretta Holding Escalates Campaign, Announces Proxy Contest for Ruger Board Seats

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Beretta Holding S.A., Sturm, Ruger & Co.'s largest shareholder, announced its intent to launch a proxy contest to elect its own slate of director nominees at the upcoming annual meeting, escalating its challenge to the incumbent board.

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• Proxy Contest Initiated

  Beretta Holding announced its intent to file a preliminary proxy statement to solicit votes for its slate of director nominees at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

• Board Challenge

  This action directly challenges the incumbent board's composition and follows the rejection of Beretta's partial tender offer, as previously disclosed.

• Activist Escalation

  The filing is part of an ongoing activist campaign by Beretta, Sturm, Ruger & Co.'s largest shareholder, to improve performance and governance.

• Shareholder Communication

  Beretta posted materials on 'ReloadRuger.com' to communicate its intentions and solicit shareholder support for its nominees.

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This filing marks a significant escalation in the ongoing activist campaign by Beretta Holding S.A. against Sturm, Ruger & Co. Following the incumbent board's rejection of Beretta's partial tender offer, Beretta is now formally moving to challenge the board's composition by nominating its own slate of directors. This development signals a prolonged and potentially contentious proxy fight, which could lead to substantial changes in the company's strategic direction and governance. Investors should monitor further proxy materials and the upcoming annual meeting closely.