NYSE: RGR STURM RUGER & CO INC 8-K

Sturm Ruger shareholders approve 50% increase in authorized shares to 60 million

Filed May 28, 2026 · Period ending May 27, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Shareholders voted to increase authorized common stock from 40 million to 60 million shares, effective May 28, 2026. This gives management flexibility for future acquisitions, equity compensation, or capital raises without another shareholder vote.

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The charter amendment passed with 12.5 million votes in favor versus 1.6 million against. No new shares are immediately issued—this only increases the ceiling on what the board can authorize in the future.

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All nine director nominees were re-elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each receiving between 9.5 and 10.2 million votes in favor.

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Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis with 10.1 million votes for versus 318,128 against, indicating support for current pay practices.

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RSM US LLP was ratified as the company's independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with overwhelming support (13.8 million votes for).

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Summary

Sturm Ruger held its 2026 Annual Meeting on May 27, where shareholders approved a significant increase in authorized common stock from 40 million to 60 million shares—a 50% expansion. The charter amendment became effective May 28, 2026, after filing with Delaware authorities.

This does not mean the company is issuing new shares immediately, but it provides the board with greater flexibility to pursue acquisitions, fund equity compensation plans, or raise capital in the future without returning to shareholders for approval. The proposal passed with roughly 89% support, though 1.6 million votes were cast against it.

For retail investors, the key question is how management intends to use this expanded authorization. Issuing new shares dilutes existing holders, so watch for announcements about stock-based compensation increases, M&A activity, or secondary offerings in coming quarters. The company also completed routine annual meeting business: all nine directors were re-elected, the auditor was ratified, and executive pay received advisory approval. No immediate red flags, but the authorized share increase warrants monitoring.

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Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws

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Stockholders approved charter amendment increasing authorized common shares from current level to 60 million shares, effective May 28, 2026.

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On May 27, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment (the “Charter Amendment”) to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Common Stock”) to 60 million shares.

Shareholders voted to amend the corporate charter to increase the total number of authorized common shares to 60 million. This does not mean new shares are immediately issued, but it gives the board flexibility to issue additional shares in the future for acquisitions, equity compensation, capital raises, or other corporate purposes without needing another shareholder vote.

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The Charter Amendment became effective upon its filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on May 28, 2026.

The charter amendment was filed with Delaware authorities on May 28, 2026, making it legally effective immediately. This means the company now has the legal authority to issue up to 60 million common shares.

Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Sturm Ruger held its 2026 Annual Meeting, electing nine directors, ratifying auditors, approving executive compensation, and authorizing stock increase.

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Proposal Four - To vote to approve an Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value $1.00 per share, from 40 million to 60 million shares. This proposal was approved by the votes indicated below: For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | 12,470,848 | 1,613,141 | 104,646 | 0

Shareholders approved a 50% increase in authorized common stock from 40 million to 60 million shares. This amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation passed with 12.5 million votes in favor versus 1.6 million against. The additional authorized shares provide flexibility for future capital needs, potential acquisitions, stock splits, or equity compensation, though approval does not mean immediate issuance.

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At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted on the following items: 1. Proposal One - To elect nine (9) directors to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

All nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. The nominees include John A. Cosentino, Jr., Terrence G. O'Connor, Bruce T. Pettet, Aaron R. Rivers, Amir P. Rosenthal, Todd W. Seyfert, Stephen J. Timm, Phillip C. Widman, and Lorin Cassidy Wolfe. Each received between 9.5 million and 10.2 million votes in favor.

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Proposal Two - To vote to ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This proposal was approved by the votes indicated below: For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | 13,826,007 | 280,029 | 82,599 | 0

Shareholders ratified RSM US LLP as the company's independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 with overwhelming support (13.8 million votes for versus 280,029 against). This is a routine annual vote confirming the audit firm selection.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Sturm Ruger filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation.

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Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.

The company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation.Amendments can range from routine (name changes, share authorization adjustments) to material (governance changes, rights modifications). Investors should review the attached exhibit to understand what was changed.