Beretta Holding has submitted nominations for four independent directors to Sturm, Ruger & Company’s board in advance of the annual shareholder meeting. The nominees bring backgrounds in corporate governance, firearms industry operations and strategic advisory roles.

This proposal reflects Beretta’s substantial equity position in Ruger and its desire for greater oversight of long-term strategy and capital allocation. Beretta has publicly questioned the current board’s composition and decision-making process.

If elected, the new directors could shift the balance of power on key committees, influence decisions on production expansion and guide M&A evaluations. Ruger’s existing board may need to revise governance practices to accommodate the incoming slate.

Proxy materials detailing the nominations will be distributed to shareholders ahead of the annual meeting scheduled later this year. Institutional investors and index funds are expected to play a decisive role in the vote outcome.