A maker of outdoor recreation gear sold under well-known brands, Johnson Outdoors builds fishing electronics and trolling motors (Minn Kota, Humminbird, Cannon), camping and watercraft gear (Jetboil stoves, Old Town canoes and kayaks, Carlisle paddles), and premium diving equipment (SCUBAPRO regulators and dive computers). Its products reach anglers, campers, paddlers, and divers through specialty retailers, boat makers, and direct sales across North America and worldwide.
Fiscal 2026 year-to-date net sales were $525.1 million, a 15.0% increase, with net income of $21.1 million versus a net loss of $(5.2) million in the prior year period.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Johnson Outdoors appoints Asad Rahman as CFO effective June 30, 2026
Rahman will also serve as principal accounting and principal financial officer starting June 30, 2026.
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Asad Rahman will become Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Johnson Outdoors Inc. effective June 30, 2026.
Current CFO David W. Johnson will step down from those roles on June 30, 2026, and remain an employee through October 2, 2026 to assist with transition.
Rahman joins from Mars, Incorporated, where he served as Vice President – Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement and R&D since July 2023.
Rahman will receive a restricted stock award valued at $200,000 under the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, vesting on June 30, 2028.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Johnson Outdoors CFO David W. Johnson to retire later this year
On March 4, 2026, David W. Johnson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Johnson Outdoors Inc., informed the Company of his intention to retire later this year.
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Johnson has served as VP and CFO, and principal financial and accounting officer, since November 2005.
The Company is commencing a succession process to identify and retain a successor, with Johnson expected to assist in the transition.
Johnson's retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company regarding financial statements, reporting matters, or policies and procedures.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Johnson Outdoors shareholders elect directors and approve all proposals at 2026 annual meeting.
Annual Meeting held February 26, 2026; all 10 director nominees elected, including Class A directors Paul G. Alexander, John M. Fahey Jr., and Jeffrey M. Stutz, and Class B directors Helen P. Johnson-Leipold, Liliann Annie Zipfel, Katherine Button Bell, Edward F. Lang, Richard Sheahan, and Edward Stevens.
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Shareholders ratified RSM US LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending October 2, 2026, with 19,866,157 votes for, 62,235 against, and 24,887 abstentions.
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation approved with 19,068,910 votes for, 240,926 against, and 98,994 abstentions.
Amendment to 2020 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan to increase available Class A shares approved with 19,130,709 votes for, 269,036 against, and 9,085 abstentions.
Amendment to 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan to increase available Class A shares approved with 19,252,604 votes for, 148,126 against, and 8,100 abstentions.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits