Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company issued to the Seller shares of Common Stock as a portion of the Merger Consideration. The information contained in Items 1.01 and 2.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On the Closing Date, the Company completed its acquisition of Savage pursuant to the Merger Agreement. The information contained in

Director — Mr. Fertitta: The text describes the appointment of a new director, which is a routine board composition change and not an executive departure.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Agreement and Plan of Merger On October 21, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the Company, Tristar Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), Long Range Intermediate LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Savage”), and Savarms, L.P., a…

Regulation FD Disclosure. On the Closing Date, the Company issued a press release announcing the execution of the Merger Agreement and the completion of the acquisition of Savage. The Company also prepared a slide presentation related to its acquisition of Savage. Copies of the press release and slide presentation are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. The information in this

and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

have the meanings set forth in the First Amendment, including Exhibit A thereto. The First Amendment provides (a) in connection with the calculation of Consolidated Funded Indebtedness, for the exclusion of any Indebtedness of the guarantors relating to their Guarantee of the obligations of the Missouri Lease Tenant under the Missouri Lease until such time as the guarantors are obligated to discharge payment or performance responsibilities; (b) in connection with the calculation of Consolidat…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The description of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement set forth under

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Vice President of Sales — Susan J. Cupero: Ms. Cupero planned to retire in May 2025 with a detailed separation agreement.

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Vice President of Sales — Susan J. Cupero: Susan J. Cupero will retire in May 2025.

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 3, 2024, we and certain of our direct and indirect Domestic Subsidiaries entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement, or the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, with certain lenders, TD Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, TD Securities (USA) LLC and Regions Bank, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, and Regions Bank, as syndication agent. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Item 1.01, will…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The description of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement set forth under

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant. Appointment of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On September 17, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of September 17, 2024, to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2025, and the effectiveness of…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. The text included with this Current Report on Form 8-K is available on our website at www.smith…

Other Events. On September 20, 2023, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of shares of the Company’s common stock. The repurchases may be made on the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions. The full text of the press release announcing the program is attached as Exhibit 99.1.