Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Launched a dedicated shareholder website for the 2026 Annual Meeting, providing comprehensive materials on board composition, capital stewardship, shareholder returns, and strategic direction.

• Over the past two decades, delivered more than 1,100% total shareholder return, with about 600% from cumulative dividends, significantly outperforming industry peers and market indices.

• Adopted the Ruger 2030 strategy, focusing on innovation, operational excellence, and disciplined capital allocation to drive long-term growth and market share.

• Returned over $900 million to shareholders since 2006 through dividends and share repurchases, while reinvesting nearly $500 million in manufacturing.

• Achieved nearly 10% U.S. firearms market share as of Q3 2025, despite industry contraction.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will include the election of directors and other proposals, with details to be provided in the forthcoming proxy statement.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review the proxy statement and related materials when available for important voting information.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board refreshed with five new directors in the past year, bringing expertise in executive management, finance, operations, and risk management.

• All directors are elected annually, with proxy access, majority independent board, and no supermajority voting requirements.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and Capital Policy, with regular self-evaluations and executive sessions.

• Adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan effective October 2025 to October 2026.