Activist Beretta Proposes $44.80/Share Partial Tender Offer for 20.05% of Sturm, Ruger Shares

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Activist investor Beretta Holding S.A. has formally proposed an all-cash partial tender offer to acquire an additional 20.05% of Sturm, Ruger & Co. shares at $44.80 per share, representing a significant premium. The offer is conditional on the Board exempting its poison pill.

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• Proposed Partial Tender Offer

  Beretta Holding S.A. proposes an all-cash partial tender offer to acquire up to an additional 20.05% of Sturm, Ruger's outstanding shares, which would increase their total beneficial ownership to 30%.

• Premium Offer Price

  The offer price is $44.80 per share, representing a significant premium of approximately 20% to the 60-day average price (VWAP).

• Conditional on Poison Pill Exemption

  The tender offer is conditional on Sturm, Ruger's Board granting an exemption to its "poison pill" rights plan, which was adopted on October 14, 2025.

• Escalation of Activist Campaign

  This proposal intensifies the ongoing proxy fight, with Beretta directly challenging the Board's defensive measures and offering a direct value proposition to shareholders, following a Schedule 13D/A filing earlier today.

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This filing marks a significant escalation in the ongoing proxy battle between Sturm, Ruger & Co. and activist investor Beretta Holding S.A. Beretta's proposal of a premium cash tender offer for a substantial portion of outstanding shares (up to 20.05%, bringing their total to 30%) directly challenges the Board's defensive "poison pill" strategy. For shareholders, this presents a concrete opportunity for liquidity at a premium, potentially forcing the Board to reconsider its stance or face increased pressure from investors. The outcome of the Board's decision regarding the poison pill exemption will be critical in determining the next steps in this high-stakes corporate governance conflict.