From JP's summary:
We cover a variety of crazy news stories in this episode, most notably: Congress has moved to integrate the US military with Israel. And Don Jr marries daughter of Epstein’s personal banker. That’s right ladies and gentleman, the son of the biggest Epstein criminal protector has married the daughter of Epstein’s personal banker. We have all the details in this episode.
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Not sure what this means, exactly, but Ruger has come to an agreement allowing Beretta to buy up to 25% of its outstanding shares while claiming that Ruger will remain an independent American company. Per a press release reproduced in the cited article:
In connection with this increased investment, Beretta Holding will have the right to nominate up to two independent directors following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and regulatory approval. At that time, the Company will temporarily expand the Board. The nominees will be subject to Ruger’s Nominating and Governance Committee process and qualification criteria.
As part of the agreement, Beretta Holding has committed to a three-year standstill, during which it will not, among other things, initiate or support any proxy contest or similar action. Over that period, Beretta Holding will also vote its shares in alignment with the Ruger Board’s recommendations on all matters (except in cases where leading independent proxy advisory firms, ISS or Glass Lewis, issue an adverse recommendation or in certain extraordinary transactions not involving Beretta Holding).
Additionally, Beretta Holding has withdrawn its director nominations for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and only Ruger Board-recommended candidates will be up for election at the meeting.
Sounds like an agreement that Beretta will not eat up Ruger for three years and then all bets are off.
