Form 8-K Filing

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2013

Johnson Outdoors
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin   0-16255   39-1536083
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)


555 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53403
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(262) 631-6600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 2, 2013, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2013 (the "Press Release"). A copy of the Press Release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)


Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:


99.1

Press Release Dated August 2, 2013.


SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  Johnson Outdoors

Date: August 2, 2013
By:   /s/ DAVID W. JOHNSON
David W. Johnson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.

Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K

Exhibit
Number


99.1

Press Release Dated August 2, 2013.

Johnson Outdoors' Earnings Jump in 2013 Fiscal Third Quarter

EXHIBIT 99.1

Johnson Outdoors' Earnings Jump in 2013 Fiscal Third Quarter

RACINE, Wis., Aug. 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global outdoor recreation equipment company, reported double-digit growth in operating profit and earnings in the Company's 2013 fiscal third quarter and year-to-date period. Net sales increased slightly in the quarter ended June 28, 2013 and were 3.5 percent above the prior year-to-date revenue.    

"We are reaping the benefits of efforts over the past three years to build a strong foundation for sustained profitable growth in each of our businesses. Clear strategic focus and disciplined execution are key factors in the progress achieved. Investment in innovative products and technologies will be a core driver to continued success," said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Third fiscal quarter results reflect in-season replenishment orders for the Company's warm-weather outdoor recreation products. Total Company net sales of $129.8 million during the third fiscal quarter compared favorably to net sales of $128.6 million in the previous year quarter, with new products generating more than 40 percent of total Company net sales. Key factors behind the year-over-year comparison in each business unit were:

Total Company operating profit during the quarter was $16.1 million, a 13 percent increase over the prior fiscal year quarter. Operating expenses declined $1.8 million quarter-over-quarter due largely to lower restructuring charges and the benefit of a $0.5 million insurance settlement related to a flood in the Company's Binghamton, NY operation in late fiscal 2011. Third quarter net income of $13.7 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, marked a 52 percent increase over net income of $9.0 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Net income in the current-year third quarter reflected changes in foreign tax valuation allowances which significantly reduced the Company's effective tax rate year-over-year.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Fiscal 2013 year-to-date net sales for the nine-month period were $349.1 million, a 3.5 percent increase over the prior year same period. Growth in Marine Electronics' and Outdoor Gear brands more than offset declines in the Company's Watercraft and Diving units.  Jetboil® added $7.8 million in sales during the year-to-date period. Successful new products across all units delivered nearly half of total Company net sales in the current nine-month period. 

Total Company operating profit was $30.3 million in the current nine-month period, a 24 percent increase compared to the prior year nine-month period which benefitted from a $3.5 million favorable settlement with the Company's insurance carriers.   Net income for the nine-month fiscal period was $22.8 million, or $2.30 per diluted share, a 71 percent increase compared with the prior year nine-month net income of $13.3 million, or $1.35 per diluted share. A significant reduction in the Company's effective tax rate year-over-year has had a favorable impact on net income in the current fiscal year.    

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company reported debt of $17.5 million at the end of the current fiscal third quarter, versus $12.5 million at the end of the prior year quarter. Cash, net of debt, was $24.2 million as of June 28, 2013 versus $26.3 million as of June 29, 2012. Depreciation and amortization was $7.5 million year-to-date, compared to $9.2 million during the first nine months of the prior year. Capital spending totaled $10.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared with $8.9 million in the same period in 2012.  The Company has experienced continuing declines in interest expense for thirteen consecutive fiscal quarters for a favorable impact on net income each fiscal period.

"We continue to benefit from an on-going focus on cost savings initiatives and expense controls across every business. The increase in working capital is consistent with higher sales and the addition of Jetboil® to our portfolio this year," said  David W. Johnson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

PRODUCT NEWS

The revolutionary new Humminbird® 360 Imaging bow mount sonar technology was named "Best in Show – Electronics" at the 2013 ICAST, the world's premier fishing product exposition. Also at ICAST,  the new Old Town® Predator fishing kayak series, designed by anglers, for anglers from concept to commercialization, was named "Best in Show – Boats."

WEBCAST

The Company will host a conference call and audio web cast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 2, 2013.   A live listen-only web cast of the conference call may be accessed at Johnson Outdoors' home page. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the Internet.

ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products.  The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear.  Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak and Necky® kayaks; Carlisle® paddles; Extrasport® personal flotation devices; Minn Kota® motors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics; LakeMaster® electronic charts; SCUBAPRO® and SUBGEAR® dive equipment; Silva® compasses; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!® camping and hiking equipment. 

Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements," intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate,'' "believe,'' "could,'' "expect,'' "intend,'' "may,'' "planned,'' "potential,'' "should,'' "will,'' "would'' or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. 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.  Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence levels and discretionary spending patterns in key markets; the Company's continued success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms and focus on innovation; the Company's success in integrating strategic acquisitions; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including competitors; the Company's continued success in working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company's ongoing success in meeting financial covenants in its credit agreements with lenders; risk of future write-downs of goodwill or other intangible assets; ability of the Company's customers to meet payment obligations; movements in foreign currencies, interest rates and commodity costs; the success of suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; adverse weather conditions; and other risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
                 
(thousands, except per share amounts)                
  THREE MONTHS
ENDED
NINE MONTHS
ENDED
       
Operating Results June 28 
2013
June 29
2012
June 28 
2013
June 29
2012
       
Net sales  $ 129,772  $ 128,595  $ 349,146  $ 337,497        
Cost of sales  75,435  74,348  206,911  201,622        
Gross profit  54,337  54,247  142,235  135,875        
Operating expenses  38,204  40,025  111,938  111,391        
Operating profit  16,133  14,222  30,297  24,484        
Interest expense, net  172  581  1,043  1,963        
Other expense (income), net  451  (403)  71  (1,699)        
Income before income taxes  15,510  14,044  29,183  24,220        
Income tax expense  1,856  5,049  6,345  10,886        
Net income  $ 13,654  $ 8,995  $ 22,838  $ 13,334        
Diluted average common shares outstanding  9,549  9,394  9,511  9,373        
Net income per common share - Basic and Diluted  $ 1.37  $ 0.91  $ 2.30  $ 1.35        
                 
Segment Results                
Net sales:                
Marine electronics   $ 73,572  $ 70,223  $ 215,001  $ 198,250        
Outdoor equipment  14,822  12,222  33,358  27,949        
Watercraft   19,054  22,165  39,622  46,710        
Diving  22,575  24,051  61,873  64,907        
Other/eliminations  (251)  (66)  (708)  (319)        
Total  $ 129,772  $ 128,595  $ 349,146  $ 337,497        
Operating profit (loss):                
Marine electronics  $ 13,188  $ 12,165  $ 33,528  $ 26,555        
Outdoor equipment  2,061  1,522  2,017  2,101        
Watercraft   1,314  506  (910)  1,109        
Diving  1,901  2,630 3,982  4,239        
Other/eliminations  (2,331)  (2,601)  (8,320)  (9,520)        
Total  $ 16,133  $ 14,222  $ 30,297  $ 24,484        
                 
Balance Sheet Information (End of Period)                
Cash and cash equivalents      $ 41,678  $ 38,745        
Accounts receivable, net      75,894  77,012        
Inventories, net      75,210  67,018        
Total current assets      203,519  196,732        
Total assets      306,689  274,908        
Short-term debt      8,998  3,490        
Total current liabilities      76,733  73,295        
Long-term debt      7,917  8,470        
Shareholders' equity      194,644  173,669        
CONTACT: AT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
         DAVID JOHNSON
         VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
         262-631-6600

         CYNTHIA GEORGESON
         VP - WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATION
         262-631-6600