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): February 2, 2012
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.) |
(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 February 2, 2012, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2011 (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 February 2, 2012.
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 |
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| Date: February 2, 2012 |
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
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| 99.1 | Press Release Dated February 2, 2012. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
RACINE, Wis., Feb. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global outdoor recreation company, today announced revenue grew 2 percent to more than $80 million during the first fiscal period ended December 30, 2011, despite a 66 percent drop in year-over-year military sales. Due to the seasonality of the warm-weather outdoor recreational products industry, the Company's first fiscal quarter results historically reflect a loss. Charges and expenses related to long-term infrastructure and fixed asset reductions contributed to higher losses in the current period versus the prior year.
"Steady recovery of outdoor recreational markets remains central to continued progress against our strategic plan to ensure sustained profitability. Current economic conditions in key regions present a mixed picture of expectations for outdoor markets the remainder of the year. In North America and Asia, initial indicators are favorable for ongoing recovery, while uncertainty continues throughout Europe, particularly in southern European markets," said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While it is too early to predict how the year will go, our focus remains on sustaining marketplace momentum, gaining additional share and strengthening operations."
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
First fiscal quarter sales are typically at their lowest of the year as the Company ramps up for the primary selling period of its outdoor recreation products during the second and third fiscal quarters.
Net sales were $80.2 million in the first fiscal quarter compared with net sales of $78.7 million in the prior year quarter. Double-digit sales growth in Marine Electronics and Watercraft more than offset significant reductions in military tent sales during the quarter. Key drivers behind the favorable comparison were:
Total Company operating loss during the seasonally slow first fiscal quarter was $3.7 million compared to an operating loss of $1.3 million in the prior year period. Primary drivers behind the quarter-to-quarter comparison were:
The Company reported a net loss of ($2.9 million,) or ($0.30) per diluted share, during the first fiscal quarter, compared to a net loss of ($1.2 million,) or ($0.13) per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
At December 30, 2011, debt, net of cash, was $4.9 million compared to $14.1 million at the end of the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization was $2.7 million year-to-date, compared to $2.4 million during the prior year-to-date period. Capital spending totaled $2.0 million during the first fiscal quarter compared with $1.6 million in the 2011 first fiscal quarter.
"Inventory levels are on track with projections and we feel confident in our ability to meet our Fiscal 2012 target of maintaining days of working capital at Fiscal 2011 levels. We continue to pay down debt and benefit from lower borrowing costs. In Fiscal 2012, we are focused on generating strong profitability and cashflow, reflecting our on-going commitment to enhanced shareholder value," said David W. Johnson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
WEBCAST
The Company will host a conference call and audio web cast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday February 2, 2012. 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® fishfinders; LakeMaster® electronic charts; Geonav® marine electronics; SCUBAPRO® and SUBGEAR® dive equipment; Silva® compasses; Tech4O® digital instruments; and Eureka!® tents.
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; the Company's continued success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms and focus on innovation; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including companies that compete with the Company; the Company's continued success in working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company's 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.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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| Operating Results |
December 30 2011 |
December 31 2010 |
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| Net sales | $ 80,176 | $ 78,700 | ||
| Cost of sales | 49,075 | 48,020 | ||
| Gross profit | 31,101 | 30,680 | ||
| Operating expenses | 34,820 | 32,015 | ||
| Operating loss | (3,719) | (1,335) | ||
| Interest expense, net | 575 | 824 | ||
| Other income, net | (1,192) | (6) | ||
| Loss before income taxes | (3,102) | (2,153) | ||
| Income tax benefit | (158) | (916) | ||
| Net loss | $ (2,944) | $ (1,237) | ||
| Diluted average common shares outstanding | 9,807 | 9,611 | ||
| Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted | $ (0.30) | $ (0.13) | ||
| Segment Results | ||||
| Net sales: | ||||
| Marine electronics | $ 47,771 | $ 42,945 | ||
| Outdoor equipment | 6,290 | 10,456 | ||
| Watercraft | 7,485 | 6,136 | ||
| Diving | 18,758 | 19,352 | ||
| Other/eliminations | (128) | (189) | ||
| Total | $ 80,176 | $ 78,700 | ||
| Operating profit (loss): | ||||
| Marine electronics | $ 2,073 | $ 378 | ||
| Outdoor equipment | (252) | 1,501 | ||
| Watercraft | (2,458) | (1,743) | ||
| Diving | (98) | 1,151 | ||
| Other/eliminations | (2,984) | (2,622) | ||
| Total | $(3,719) | $(1,335) | ||
| Balance Sheet Information (End of Period) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 29,096 | $ 33,041 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 65,561 | 60,792 | ||
| Inventories, net | 79,015 | 84,190 | ||
| Total current assets | 188,259 | 185,218 | ||
| Total assets | 270,725 | 252,079 | ||
| Short-term debt | 22,759 | 32,363 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 81,681 | 91,999 | ||
| Long-term debt | 11,257 | 14,818 | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 158,300 | 126,512 | ||
CONTACT: AT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
DAVID JOHNSON
VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
262-631-6600
CYNTHIA GEORGESON
VP - WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATION
262-631-6600