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): May 4, 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 May 4, 2012, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2012 (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 May 4, 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: May 4, 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 May 4, 2012. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
RACINE, Wis., May 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global outdoor recreation company, today announced revenue during the second fiscal quarter, ended March 30, 2012, matched record second quarter sales reported in the prior year. While operating profit benefited from a $3.5 million settlement with the company's insurance carriers, net income decreased due to a substantially higher effective tax rate.
"Second quarter results reflect the importance and value of Johnson Outdoors' diverse business portfolio. Exceptional new products in our largest businesses, Marine Electronics and Diving, have created strong pre-season momentum across key channels in North America and Asia where the economic outlook is favorable. At the same time, military declines weighed on Outdoor Gear results, while efforts to address the challenges in Watercraft continued. We are looking forward to the third quarter when the full extent of consumer sell-thru for the year can be determined," said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Second fiscal quarter sales reflect initial shipments to customers in advance of the primary retail selling period for the industry's seasonal warm-weather outdoor recreation products. Total net sales were $128.7 million, essentially flat with record net sales of $128.9 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the $0.6 million unfavorable impact of currency in the current quarter, revenue would have exceeded the prior year second quarter record sales. Primary factors contributing to the quarter results were:
Total Company operating profit increased 22.4 percent to $14.0 million compared to operating profit of $11.4 million in the prior year quarter. Key contributing factors during the quarter were:
The Company reported net earnings of $7.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, during the second fiscal quarter, compared to net earnings of $8.5 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. The unfavorable comparison was due to applicable domestic and international accounting for taxes. As previously reported, the Company's recent history of income generation and future profit expectations led to a reversal of its U.S. tax valuation allowance in the 2011 fiscal fourth quarter. In the current quarter, valuation allowances in the countries where losses were incurred preclude the Company from realizing any tax benefit on the loss. The combination of these two factors has resulted in a significant increase in the Company's effective tax rate which reduced net income by $6.0 million in the current quarter.
YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
Net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2012 increased 0.6 percent to $208.9 million versus $207.6 million in the same six-month period last year. Total Company operating profit increased 1.7 percent to $10.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2012 compared to an operating profit of $10.1 million during the prior year-to-date period. Net income for the first six months of the year was $4.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $7.2 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, in the first six months of the prior year. Interest expense declined 24.2 percent compared with the same period last year.
Primary drivers behind the year-to-date sales, profit and earnings comparisons were consistent with those during the second quarter.
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
At March 30, 2012, debt, net of cash, was $21.8 million compared to $43.9 million at the end of the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization was $5.7 million year-to-date, compared to $4.9 million during the prior year-to-date period. Capital spending totaled $5.0 million during the first six-month period of 2012 compared with $3.8 million in the same fiscal period last year.
"Prior year restructuring and pricing strategies have helped lessen the impact of weak economies across Southern Europe where we continue to carefully monitor conditions. In addition, we expect the current effective tax rate to moderate to a more normalized level by the end of the year," said David W. Johnson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
WEBCAST
The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 4, 2012. A live listen-only webcast 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 in key markets; 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 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.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED |
SIX MONTHS ENDED |
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| Operating Results |
March 30 2012 |
April 1 2011 |
March 30 2012 |
April 1 2011 |
| Net sales | $ 128,726 | $ 128,864 | $ 208,902 | $ 207,564 |
| Cost of sales | 78,199 | 75,931 | 127,274 | 123,951 |
| Gross profit | 50,527 | 52,933 | 81,628 | 83,613 |
| Operating expenses | 36,546 | 41,509 | 71,366 | 73,524 |
| Operating profit | 13,981 | 11,424 | 10,262 | 10,089 |
| Interest expense, net | 807 | 993 | 1,382 | 1,817 |
| Other (income) expense, net | (104) | 343 | (1,296) | 337 |
| Income before income taxes | 13,278 | 10,088 | 10,176 | 7,935 |
| Income tax expense | 5,995 | 1,602 | 5,837 | 686 |
| Net income | $ 7,283 | $ 8,486 | $ 4,339 | $ 7,249 |
| Diluted average common shares outstanding | 9,382 | 9,289 | 9,363 | 9,293 |
| Net income per common share - Basic and Diluted | $ 0.74 | $ 0.87 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.75 |
| Segment Results | ||||
| Net sales: | ||||
| Marine electronics | $ 80,256 | $ 78,899 | $ 128,027 | $ 121,844 |
| Outdoor equipment | 9,437 | 10,281 | 15,727 | 20,737 |
| Watercraft | 17,060 | 18,115 | 24,545 | 24,250 |
| Diving | 22,098 | 21,759 | 40,856 | 41,111 |
| Other/eliminations | (125) | (190) | (253) | (378) |
| Total | $ 128,726 | $ 128,864 | $ 208,902 | $ 207,564 |
| Operating profit (loss): | ||||
| Marine electronics | $ 12,317 | $ 12,822 | $ 14,390 | $ 13,200 |
| Outdoor equipment | 831 | 652 | 579 | 2,153 |
| Watercraft | 3,061 | 669 | 603 | (1,074) |
| Diving | 1,706 | (6) | 1,608 | 1,145 |
| Other/eliminations | (3,934) | (2,713) | (6,918) | (5,335) |
| Total | $ 13,981 | $ 11,424 | $ 10,262 | $ 10,089 |
| Balance Sheet Information (End of Period) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 29,649 | $ 28,580 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 111,357 | 112,902 | ||
| Inventories, net | 79,304 | 84,754 | ||
| Total current assets | 233,808 | 232,378 | ||
| Total assets | 312,880 | 299,412 | ||
| Short-term debt | 42,867 | 57,831 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 115,247 | 127,325 | ||
| Long-term debt | 8,604 | 14,609 | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 168,428 | 139,002 | ||
CONTACT: AT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
DAVID JOHNSON
VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
262-631-6600
CYNTHIA GEORGESON
VP - WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATION
262-631-6600