GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 9, 2021 06:00AM EDT

August 09, 2021

RACINE, Wis., Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreationequipment and technology, today announced increased sales and earnings during the Companys third fiscal quarter ending Friday, July 2, 2021. Year-to-date revenue and net income compared favorably to the prior year fiscal nine-month period.

Strong demand delivered another quarter of unprecedented results. Momentum in Fishing, Camping and Watercraft Recreation continued, and as pandemic-related travel restrictions are being lifted, our work to strengthen the SCUBAPRO brand has been paying off as Diving begins to recover, said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Looking ahead, were focused on continuing to keep pace with demand and position Johnson Outdoors for marketplace success.

THIRD QUARTER RESULTSFiscal third quarter results typically reflect in-season replenishment orders for the Companys warm-weather outdoor recreation products. Total Company net sales in the third quarter surged 54 percent to $213.6 million, versus $138.4 million in the prior year fiscal quarter. The favorable comparison was driven by strong market conditions in the current year quarter as well as the negative impact of COVID-19-related shutdowns on the prior year third quarter. Other contributing factors to the quarterly results were:

-- Fishing revenue increased 51 percent due to continued high demand across all product lines in Minn Kota and Humminbird -- Camping grew 84 percent, driven by higher sales for Jetboils new superlight Stash stove and Eureka stoves and tents -- Strong demand across all product categories, including the Sportsman line, drove a 30 percent increase in Watercraft Recreation sales -- Diving sales were up 93 percent, comparing favorably to the prior years fiscal third quarter, as pandemic-related travel restrictions eased

Total Company operating profit during the quarter was $38.1 million versus $12.9 million in the prior year third quarter. Gross margin rose slightly to 45.7 percent. Increased costs due to tariffs and inbound air freight were more than offset by sales volume-driven operating efficiencies. Operating expenses were $59.4 million, an increase of $9.8 million due primarily to higher sales volume-driven expenses and higher health insurance claims, but decreased as a percentage of sales. Net income more than doubled to $28.8 million, or $2.83 per diluted share, compared to $12.9 million, or $1.27 per diluted share in the previous years third quarter.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTSFiscal 2021 year-to-date net sales were $585.4 million, a 36 percent increase over last years first fiscal nine-month period. Gross margin improved to 45.4 percent in the first fiscal nine months versus 44.5 percent in the prior fiscal year-to-date period. Operating expenses were $168.1 million in the current year-to-date period versus $139.8 million in the prior year period, with the increase driven primarily by higher sales-volume driven expenses as well as higher variable compensation expense and health benefit costs between periods. Furthermore, favorable market conditions on the Company's deferred compensation plan assets resulted in approximately $4.9 million in higher deferred compensation expense in the current year-to-date period as compared to the prior year-to-date period, which was entirely offset by a gain in Other Income. Total Company operating profit rose 90 percent to $97.7 million compared to $51.5 million in the prior fiscal year-to-date period. Operating profit, excluding the effect to compensation expense of market gains on deferred compensation plan assets, would have been $103.2 million for the nine-month period ending July 2, 2021, and $52.2 million for the nine months ending June 26, 2020.

Net income during the fiscal nine-month period increased to $76.5 million, or $7.53 per diluted share, versus $39.7 million, or $3.93 per diluted share, in the prior fiscal year-to-date period. The Companys effective tax rate was 25.3 percent compared to 24.4 percent in the prior year period.

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION The Company reported cash and short-term investments of $249.0 million as of July 2, 2021, versus $181.4 million on June 26, 2020. Depreciation and amortization were $10.0 million compared to $11.5 million in the previous years quarter. Capital spending totaled $15.5 million in the fiscal nine month period compared with $11.4 million in the prior year-to-date period. In May 2021, the Companys Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2021, which was payable on July 29, 2021.

At this time, our focus is to manage dynamic supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to meet strong demand heading into the end of the fiscal year, said David W. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer. Our balance sheet and healthy cash position continue to enable us to invest in strategic opportunities to strengthen the business, while consistently paying dividends to shareholders.

PRODUCT NEWSHumminbird received Best of Electronics honors at the 2021 ICAST, the worlds most prestigious fishing show, with the brands new MEGA Live Imaging sonar technology. MEGA Live Imaging delivers the clarity and detail of MEGA Imaging in live-action, allowing anglers to see fish and structure in real-time, even watching fish on-screen as they move in to bite an anglers lure. With the release of this technology, anglers have access to the most complete package of industry-leading technologies and products offered by a single brand. Humminbird innovation has captured ten ICAST Best of Electronics awards in the past eleven years.

WEBCAST The Company will host a conference call and audio web cast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 9, 2021. 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 innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka!camping and hiking equipment.

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

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(thousands, except per share amounts) THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDED ENDEDOperating Results July 2 June 26 July 2 June 26 2021 2020 2021 2020Net sales $ 213,568 $ 138,390 $ 585,391 $ 429,528 Cost of sales 116,057 75,828 319,596 238,222 Gross profit 97,511 62,562 265,795 191,306 Operating expenses 59,412 49,633 168,103 139,782 Operating profit: 38,099 12,929 97,692 51,524 Interest income, net (41 ) (135 ) (136 ) (1,204 )Other (income) expense, (934 ) (2,493 ) (4,567 ) 205 netIncome before income 39,074 15,557 102,395 52,523 taxesIncome tax expense 10,300 2,688 25,940 12,837 Net income $ 28,774 $ 12,869 $ 76,455 $ 39,686 Weighted average commonshares outstanding - 10,136 10,074 10,113 10,055 DilutiveNet income per common $ 2.83 $ 1.27 $ 7.53 $ 3.93 share - Diluted Segment Results Net sales: Fishing $ 155,348 $ 102,741 $ 442,363 $ 335,974 Camping 17,757 9,665 44,195 26,028 Watercraft Recreation 19,873 15,267 50,094 26,140 Diving 20,680 10,696 48,981 41,416 Other/eliminations (90 ) 21 (242 ) (30 )Total $ 213,568 $ 138,390 $ 585,391 $ 429,528 Operating profit (loss):Fishing $ 39,390 $ 23,273 $ 107,553 $ 71,208 Camping 4,305 828 10,075 1,603 Watercraft Recreation 3,446 1,181 7,329 (2,021 )Diving 1,978 (2,595 ) 384 (3,202 )Other/eliminations (11,020 ) (9,758 ) (27,649 ) (16,064 )Total $ 38,099 $ 12,929 $ 97,692 $ 51,524 Balance SheetInformation (End of Period)Cash, cash equivalentsand short term $ 249,016 $ 181,445 investmentsAccounts receivable, 94,750 82,577 netInventories, net 130,742 94,218 Total current assets 486,564 365,881 Total assets 659,395 517,609 Total current 132,715 98,799 liabilitiesShareholders' equity 452,324 361,534





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