SC TO-T/A·October 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM EDT·3 sources
World’s oldest gunmaker expands American foothold after boardroom tussle
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News
stake, log scale$108M
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What happened
- Beretta Holding secured a 25% stake in rival Sturm Ruger in a $107.5mn strategic investment.
- Beretta Holding filed an amended tender-offer document with the SEC on October 16.
- The transaction expands Beretta’s US presence; the group may consider further transactions involving public companies.
Stake acquired
25%
Deal value
$107.5mn
Why it matters
The investment gives Beretta a significant position in a US-listed firearms competitor and may signal further public-company activity. It is relevant to M&A, governance and strategic investors in the industrials and consumer sectors.
What to watch. The amended tender-offer process and any further transactions involving public companies.
Deal terms
stake
Beretta Holding S.A. → Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.
Value
$108M
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Timeline
- First reported by Financial TimesOct 16World’s oldest gunmaker expands American foothold after boardroom tussle
- Form SC TO-T/AOct 16Beretta Holding S.A. launches a tender offer for Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc. (amended)
- Bloomberg reportsOct 17World’s Oldest Gunmaker Opens to Capital Markets With Ruger Deal
Who is involved
stake inWorld’s oldest gunmaker expands American foothold after board…Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.RGR · targetBeretta Holding S.A.buyer
CompanyThe deal
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