JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC

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This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) includes comments and analysis relating to the results of operations and financial condition of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as of and for the three and nine month periods ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023. All monetary amounts, other than share and per share amounts, are stated in thousands.

Current wording

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) includes comments and analysis relating to the results of operations and financial condition of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as of and for the three month periods ended December 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023. All monetary amounts, other than share and per share amounts, are stated in thousands.

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Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements,” and the Company intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because they include phrases such as the Company “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” use of words such as “confident,” “could,” “may,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative of such words or other words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated.

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Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements,” and the Company intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because they include phrases such as the Company “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” use of words such as “confident,” “could,” “may,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative of such words or other words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s future plans,

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We have registered the following trademarks, among others, which may be used in this report: Minn Kota®, Cannon®, Humminbird®, Eureka!®, Jetboil®, Old Town®, Ocean Kayak®, Carlisle®, and SCUBAPRO®.

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We have registered the following trademarks, among others, which may be used in this report: Minn Kota®, Cannon®, Humminbird®, Jetboil®, Old Town®, Ocean Kayak®, Carlisle®, and SCUBAPRO®.

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Net sales of $172,472 for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased $14,575, or 8%, from the same period in the prior year. The decrease between quarterly periods was primarily due to ongoing market challenges in many of the Company's product categories, as well as increasing competitive pressure, which resulted in weaker demand and revenue across all segments of the Company's outdoor recreation products. Unfavorable overhead absorption due to the lower sales volumes and product mix also contributed to a 5.7 point decline in gross margin in the current year quarter versus the prior year quarter. Additionally, a 4%

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Net sales of $107,649 for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased $30,995, or 22%, from the same period in the prior year. The decrease between quarterly periods was primarily due to ongoing market challenges in many of the Company's product categories, a cautious retail and trade environment, as well as increasing competitive pressure, which resulted in weaker demand and revenue across all segments of the Company's outdoor recreation products. Unfavorable overhead absorption due to the lower sales volumes and unfavorable product mix more than offset the Company's cost saving initiatives and contributed to an 8.2 point decline in gross margin, as well as a $20,285 decrease in operating profit in the current year quarter versus the prior year quarter.

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The Company’s business is seasonal in nature. The third fiscal quarter traditionally falls within the Company’s primary selling season for its warm-weather outdoor recreation products. The table below sets forth a historical view of the Company’s seasonality during the last three fiscal years.

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The Company’s business is seasonal in nature. The first fiscal quarter traditionally falls prior to the Company’s primary selling season for its warm-weather outdoor recreation products. The table below sets forth a historical view of the Company’s seasonality during the last three fiscal years.

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Consolidated net sales for the three months ended June 28, 2024 were $172,472, a decrease of $14,575, or 8%, compared to $187,047 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Foreign currency translation had a negligible impact on current year third quarter net sales compared to the prior year's third quarter net sales.

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Consolidated net sales for the three months ended December 27, 2024 were $107,649, a decrease of $30,995, or 22%, compared to $138,644 for the three months ended December 29, 2023. Foreign currency translation had a negligible impact on current year first quarter net sales compared to the prior year's first quarter net sales.

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Net sales for the three months ended June 28, 2024 for the Fishing business were $130,537, a decrease of $6,923, or 5%, from $137,460 during the third fiscal quarter of the prior year. Softer consumer demand in the market for outdoor recreation products in the current year quarter combined with increased competitive pressure in the Fishing market has contributed to the sales decline between quarters.

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Net sales for the three months ended December 27, 2024 for the Fishing business were $82,472, a decrease of $28,020, or 25%, from $110,492 during the first fiscal quarter of the prior year. Challenging consumer and trade dynamics, increased competitive pressure, and strong sell-in of new products in last year's quarter all contributed to the sales decline between quarters.

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Net sales for the Camping business were $10,927 for the third quarter of the current fiscal year, a decrease of $731, or 6%, from the prior year net sales during the same period of $11,658. The decrease is mainly attributable to declines in overal consumer demand for products in this market.

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Net sales for the Camping & Watercraft Recreation business were $9,451 for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, a decrease of $1,275, or 12%, from the prior year net sales during the same period of $10,726. The decrease is mainly attributable to declines in overall consumer demand for products in this market, primarily in the overall kayak industry.

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Net sales for Diving for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 were $19,861, which declined $2,366, or 11%, compared to net sales of $22,227 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decline in sales over the prior year quarter was driven primarily by softening market demand across all geographic regions. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of less than 1% on sales in this segment versus the prior year quarter.

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Net sales for Diving for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $15,684, which declined $1,794, or 10%, compared to net sales of $17,478 for the three months ended December 29, 2023. The decline in sales over the prior year quarter was driven primarily by continued soft market demand across all geographic regions. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact of less than 1% on sales in this segment versus the prior year quarter.

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For the three months ended June 28, 2024, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 35.8% compared to 41.5% in the three month period ended June 30, 2023. The decline in gross profit percentage over the prior year quarter was primarily due to unfavorable overhead absorption as a result of lower sales volumes and changes in product mix toward lower margin products between quarters.

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For the three months ended December 27, 2024, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 29.9% compared to 38.1% in the three month period ended December 29, 2023. The decline in gross profit percentage over the prior year quarter was primarily due to unfavorable overhead absorption as a result of lower sales volumes, promotional pricing on end-of-life products and changes in product mix toward lower margin products between quarters.

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Operating loss on a consolidated basis for the three month period ended June 28, 2024 was $506, compared to operating profit of $17,443 in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. As discussed above, the decrease in operating profit between quarters is driven by lower sales volumes and increased promotional spending over the prior year quarter.

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Operating loss on a consolidated basis for the three month period ended December 27, 2024 was $20,239, compared to operating profit of $46 in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. As discussed above, the decrease in operating profit between quarters is driven by lower sales volumes.

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Other income was $327 for the three months ended June 28, 2024 compared to $1,174 in the prior year period. The main driver of the $847 decrease over the prior year quarter was a $888 decrease in net investment gains and earnings on the assets related to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan in the current quarter over the prior year quarter. For the three months ended June 28, 2024, foreign currency exchange losses were $28 compared to $76 for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

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Other income was $326 for the three months ended December 27, 2024 compared to $4,693 in the prior year period. The main driver of the $4,367 decrease over the prior year quarter was a $2,590 decrease in net investment gains and earnings on the assets related to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan in the current year quarter over the prior year quarter. Additionally, the prior year included a gain on the sale of building of approximately $1,900. For the three months ended December 27, 2024, foreign currency exchange gains were $203 compared to losses of $191 for the three months ended December 29, 2023.

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The Company’s provision for income taxes is based upon estimated annual effective tax rates in the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The effective tax rate for the three month period ended June 28, 2024 was a benefit of 78.8%, due to the decline in profit before taxes and geographic mix of profits and losses. For the nine month period ended June 28, 2024 the effective tax rate was 21.2%. The effective tax rates were 25.3% and 25.9% in the corresponding periods of the prior year.

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The Company’s provision for income taxes is based upon estimated annual effective tax rates in the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The effective tax rate for the three month period ended June 28, 2024 was a tax benefit of 19.2%, due to the decline in profit before taxes, as well as geographic mix of profits and losses.

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Net income for the three months ended June 28, 2024 was $1,622, or $0.16 per diluted common class A and B share, compared to net income of $14,801, or $1.44 per diluted common class A and B share, for the third quarter of the prior fiscal year.

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Net loss for the three months ended December 27, 2024 was $15,290, or $1.49 per diluted common class A and B share, compared to net income of $3,955, or $0.38 per diluted common class A and B share, for the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.

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Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments totaled $148,369 as of June 28, 2024, compared to $149,247 as of June 30, 2023. The Company’s debt to total capitalization ratio was 0% as of June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023. The Company’s total debt balance was $0 as of each of June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023. See “Note 11 – Indebtedness” in the notes to the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

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Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments totaled $101,617 as of December 27, 2024, compared to $109,555 as of December 29, 2023. The Company’s debt to total capitalization ratio was 0% as of December 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023. The Company’s total debt balance was $0 as of each of December 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023. See “Note 11 – Indebtedness” in the notes to the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses, were $79,593 as of June 28, 2024, a decrease of $15,051 compared to $94,644 as of June 30, 2023. The decrease is consistent with the decreased sales volumes year over year. Inventories were $223,160 as of June 28, 2024, a decrease of $11,909, compared to $235,069 as of June 30, 2023. Accounts payable were $43,153 at June 28, 2024 compared to $45,728 as of June 30, 2023.

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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses, were $68,297 as of December 27, 2024, a decrease of $14,746 compared to $83,043 as of December 29, 2023. The decrease is consistent with the decreased sales volumes year over year. Inventories were $201,606 as of December 27, 2024, a decrease of $65,715, compared to $267,321 as of December 29, 2023. The decrease is consistent with the Company's ongoing efforts to reduce inventory balances. Accounts payable were $33,491 at December 27, 2024 compared to $43,403 as of December 29, 2023.

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Cash provided by operations totaled $21,899 for the nine months ended June 28, 2024 compared to $45,210 during the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in cash provided by operations over the prior year nine month period was due primarily to lower income on decreased sales volumes between quarters. Depreciation and amortization charges were $14,799 for the nine month period ended June 28, 2024 compared to $11,815 for the corresponding period of the prior year.

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Cash used for operations totaled $36,909 for the three months ended December 27, 2024 compared to $33,687 during the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in cash provided by operations over the prior year three month period was due primarily to lower income on decreased sales volumes between quarters, offset in part by cash provided by working capital reductions between quarters. Depreciation and amortization charges were $4,803 for the three month period ended December 27, 2024 compared to $5,027 for the corresponding period of the prior year.

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Cash provided by investing activities totaled $3,225 for the nine months ended June 28, 2024 compared to cash used for investing activities of $45,133 for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. Current year cash provided by investing activities reflects maturity of investments of $19,650, as well as proceeds of $2,244 related to the sale of fixed assets, which predominantly consisted of the sale of a building, as discussed above, partially offset by purchases of investments of $2,220. The prior year period included purchases of investments of $40,696, offset in part by proceeds of $14,990 related to the divestiture of the Military and Commercial Tents product lines, previously discussed. Capital expenditures were $16,449 in the nine months ended June 28, 2024, compared to $19,427 in the prior year to date period which included investments in expansion of Fishing facilities to accommodate additional production. Any additional capital expenditures in fiscal 2024 are expected to be funded by working capital.

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Cash used for investing activities totaled $6,500 for the three months ended December 27, 2024 compared to cash provided by investing activities of $4,685 for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. Current year cash used for investing activities reflects $12,180 paid to acquire a business, partially offset by maturity of investments of $9,764. The prior year period included proceeds from maturity of investments of $7,500, as well as proceeds from the sale of a building of $2,189. Capital expenditures were $4,084 in the three months ended December 27, 2024, compared to $5,004 in the prior year to date period which included investments in expansion of Fishing facilities to accommodate additional production. Any additional capital expenditures in fiscal 2025 are expected to be funded by working capital.

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Cash used for financing activities totaled $10,136 for the nine months ended June 28, 2024 compared to $9,591 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2023 and represents the payment of dividends and purchase of treasury stock. The Company had no debt during either nine month period ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023. See Note 11 "Indebtedness" to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our credit facilities.

Current wording

Cash used for financing activities totaled $3,450 for the three months ended December 27, 2024 compared to $3,588 for the three month period ended December 29, 2023 and, for both periods, represents the payment of dividends and purchase of treasury stock. The Company had no debt during either three month period ended December 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023. See Note 11 "Indebtedness" to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our credit facilities.

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As of June 28, 2024 the Company held approximately $54,960 of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments in bank accounts in foreign taxing jurisdictions.

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As of December 27, 2024 the Company held approximately $58,043 of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments in bank accounts in foreign taxing jurisdictions.

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The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers compensation insurance. Letters of credit outstanding were approximately $67 and $78 as of June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

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The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers compensation insurance. Letters of credit outstanding were approximately $67 and $67 as of December 27, 2024 and December 29, 2023, respectively.

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The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending September 29, 2023 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “Critical Accounting Estimates”, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2023. There were no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates during the nine months ended June 28, 2024.

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The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2024 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “Critical Accounting Estimates”, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2024. There were no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended December 27, 2024.