M&A Deal Summary

Ruger Acquires Marlin Firearms

On September 30, 2020, Ruger acquired distribution company Marlin Firearms from Remington Outdoor Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ruger’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ruger’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ruger’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-09-30
Target Marlin Firearms
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ruger
Sellers(s) Remington Outdoor Company
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Marlin Firearms

Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Marlin Firearms is a wholesale and distributor of defense products. Marlin Firearms is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ruger

Southport, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1949
Sector Defense
Employees1,839
Revenue 544M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Ruger is a manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Ruger was founded in 1949 and is based in Southport, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-31 Kel-Tec CNC

Florida, United States

Kel-Tec CNC, Inc. is a manufactures of firearms that have a well earned reputation for reliability and durability.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Remington Outdoor Company

Madison, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Sector Defense
DESCRIPTION

Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. also known as Freedom Group, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of firearms, ammunition and related products for the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement and military markets. Remington Outdoor is based in Madison, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-06-05 Dakota Arms

Sturgis, South Dakota, United States

Dakota Arms is a manufacturer of firearms, ammunition, fine hunting, African and Safari rifles. Dakota Arms was founded in 1986 and is based in Sturgis, South Dakota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-13 Remington Outdoor Company - Ammunition and Accessories Assets

Madison, North Carolina, United States

Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. - Ammunition and Accessories Assets including Remington's Lonoke, Arkansas manufacturing facility, and the Remington brand and trademarks.

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