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Significant events from 2020 to the present. Each entry states its source. Use the filters to focus on one category of event.

Sept.–Oct. 2020
Corporate

Roundhill acquires the firearms business in bankruptcy

In the Remington Outdoor Company Chapter 11 proceedings, the firearms business and rights to manufacture under the Remington trademark are acquired by Roundhill Group LLC; operations continue under RemArms, LLC.

Source: 2020 bankruptcy sale, per public reporting; referenced at Verified Complaint ¶26.
Nov. 8, 2021
Corporate

Georgia relocation announced — the 856-job pledge

The Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp and RemArms each issue press releases announcing the company’s move to LaGrange, Troup County, with a stated commitment of approximately 856 jobs over five years and a global headquarters in Georgia. CEO Ken D’Arcy is quoted welcoming the move.

Source: Official press releases (Verified Complaint Exhibits A & B; ¶¶26–26-A, 30).
2022–2024
Corporate

Relocation from Ilion; Georgia operations begin

Manufacturing winds down at the historic Ilion, New York plant (production ceases in early 2024, per public reporting). Georgia operations begin at a leased facility on Sewon Boulevard, LaGrange, with construction under way at 1475 South Davis Road.

Source: Public reporting; Verified Complaint ¶¶26, 32.
Sept. 2024
Community

Owner’s Representative engaged for the LaGrange project

Frank Janos, a construction professional with approximately 30 years of project experience, begins serving as Owner’s Representative on the LaGrange Manufacturing Facility project.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶31.
Oct. 7, 2024
Public Record

Construction-loan security instruments recorded

A Leasehold Deed to Secure Debt (Deed Book 2290, p. 278) and Assignment of Rents (Deed Book 2290, p. 323) are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, Troup County, securing the construction loan on the LaGrange facility. A title policy is effective the same day.

Source: Troup County land records, as cited at Verified Complaint ¶75H.
Dec. 13, 2024
Public Record

UCC financing statements recorded

UCC Financing Statements Nos. 141-2024-001493 and 141-2024-001494 are recorded in the Georgia UCC Index.

Source: Georgia UCC Index, as cited at Verified Complaint ¶75H.
June–July 2025
Allegation

Pre-NDA investment presentations to Ripley

The Verified Complaint alleges that Scott Soura and Ken D’Arcy presented Christopher Ripley a “simplified manufacturing” operating plan — receivers and barrels only, small parts outsourced — which plaintiffs contend was inconsistent with the 856-job public commitment; internal proformas are alleged to have projected a workforce below 200.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶¶28–30 (allegations).
July–Aug. 2025
Allegation

“Draw 9” construction-draw diversion alleged

The Verified Complaint alleges that a construction-loan draw request designating funds for identified contractors was submitted, and that upon receipt the proceeds were diverted away from those contractors, several of whom remain unpaid.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶¶50–51 (allegations).
Aug. 9, 2025
Corporate

Non-disclosure agreement executed

Christopher Ripley executes a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement with Roundhill Group LLC (the document bears a printed date of August 4, 2025), beginning formal acquisition diligence.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶¶2, 7.
Sept. 11, 2025
Corporate

Letter of Intent executed

A Letter of Intent concerning a potential investment is executed with Roundhill Group LLC, signed by Mulford Waldrop on behalf of non-party Blue Collar Equity, LLC.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶2.
Sept. 16 – Oct. 30, 2025
Allegation

Repeated diligence requests for ownership documents

Plaintiffs allege they made written requests on September 16, October 8, October 24, and October 30, 2025 for organizational charts, capitalization tables, transfer documents, and signing-authority documentation — and that none were produced.

Source: Verified Complaint, Preliminary Note to Parties & ¶39-A (allegations).
Sept. 26, 2025
Public Record

First SSDI mechanics’ lien recorded

Southeastern Site Development, Inc. records a mechanics’ lien against the LaGrange facility at Lien Book 184, p. 288, Troup County.

Source: Troup County lien records, as cited at Verified Complaint ¶75I.
Oct. 14, 2025
Allegation

Text message concerning contractor chargebacks

The Verified Complaint quotes a text message allegedly sent by Scott Soura to Christopher Ripley discussing the possibility of finding “something wrong on over $13mm of work” to “issue chargebacks” concerning contractor Reinicke Athens, Inc.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶51 (allegation).
Oct. 16, 2025
Public Record

Loan modification recorded

A Memorandum of Loan Modification is recorded at Deed Book 2350, Clerk of Superior Court, Troup County.

Source: Troup County land records, as cited at Verified Complaint ¶75H.
Oct. 28, 2025
Allegation

The Austin conversation

The Verified Complaint describes an October 28, 2025 conversation in Austin, Texas in which Scott Soura is alleged to have made statements concerning the enterprise’s structure and strategy toward creditors.

Source: Verified Complaint §IV.I (allegations).
Nov. 7 & 12, 2025
Public Record

Additional mechanics’ liens recorded

Accuwright Mechanical records a lien at Lien Book 185, p. 98 (Nov. 7); Southeastern Site Development records a second lien at Lien Book 185, p. 124 (Nov. 12). A Reinicke Athens, Inc. lien is recorded at Lien Book 185, pp. 514–517.

Source: Troup County lien records, as cited at Verified Complaint ¶75I.
Dec. 11, 2025
Allegation

Creditor-selection statements alleged

The Verified Complaint alleges that on this date Scott Soura made admissions concerning the deliberate selection of which creditors of the enterprise would and would not be paid.

Source: Verified Complaint §IV.J (allegations).
Feb. 2026
Community

Owner’s Representative resigns

Frank Janos resigns as Owner’s Representative on the LaGrange project; the Verified Complaint describes him as an unpaid creditor at the time of his resignation.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶31.
Mar. 26, 2026
Corporate

Loan Sale Agreement — senior-note rights acquired

Pursuant to a Loan Sale Agreement dated March 26, 2026, Rip95 LLC acquires contractual rights with respect to the senior secured note encumbering the LaGrange Manufacturing Facility.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶8.
May 6, 2026
Court Filing

Roundhill sues Ripley in Delaware federal court

Roundhill Group LLC files Roundhill Group LLC v. Ripley, et al., No. 1:26-cv-00529-MN (D. Del.), against Christopher Ripley, Mulford Waldrop, Frank D. Foley III, and Jack Foley, asserting NDA-breach claims and seeking emergency injunctive relief.

Source: D. Del. docket, as described at Verified Complaint ¶74.
May 7, 2026
Community

“The Future of Remington” town hall canceled

A publicly noticed town-hall meeting at Del’avant in LaGrange, at which Ripley intended to present an acquisition proposal to the creditor community, is canceled following the Delaware filing, according to the Verified Complaint.

Source: Verified Complaint ¶74.
June 29, 2026
Court Filing

Verified Complaint filed in Troup County

Ripley and Rip95 LLC v. Soura, et al., No. 26-CV-0369, is filed in the Superior Court of Troup County, Georgia — a 65-page Verified Complaint asserting eleven counts, with a jury trial demanded. Accepted by the Clerk at 10:29 a.m.

Source: Troup County Superior Court docket. Read the document →
July 2026
Community

SaveRemington.org launches

This site launches as a central, free repository of history, public records, and court documents concerning the Remington enterprise.

Source: This site.
Upcoming
Future Milestone

Responsive pleadings and hearings

Defendants’ responsive pleadings in the Troup County action, and further proceedings in both actions, are anticipated. This timeline will be updated, with documents, as the public record develops.

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