Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) Board approves quarterly cash dividend payout

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Johnson Outdoors Inc. filed a current report describing that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend. The dividend is payable on October 24, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2025. The company released these details in a press release dated September 26, 2025, which is included as an exhibit. The disclosure is provided under Regulation FD, meaning it is intended to give all investors equal access to this information.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  September 26, 2025

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Johnson Outdoors Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Wisconsin	0-16255	39-1536083
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

555 Main Street

Racine, Wisconsin 53403

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (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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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $.05 par value per share	JOUT	NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 26, 2025, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing approval by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend payable on October 24, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2025 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K Report as Exhibit 99.1.

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 September 26, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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

	Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Date: September 26, 2025	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 September 26, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

FAQ

What did Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) announce in this 8-K?

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend, with details provided in a press release furnished as an exhibit.

When will Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) pay the approved quarterly cash dividend?

The quarterly cash dividend approved by Johnson Outdoors is payable on October 24, 2025.

What is the record date for Johnson Outdoors’ October 2025 dividend?

Shareholders of Johnson Outdoors must be on record at the close of business on October 10, 2025 to receive the quarterly cash dividend.

Under which item of Form 8-K did Johnson Outdoors furnish this dividend information?

The company furnished this dividend information under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure.

What exhibit contains more details on Johnson Outdoors’ dividend announcement?

The dividend details are included in Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated September 26, 2025, furnished with the report.

Is the Johnson Outdoors dividend press release considered filed or furnished?

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and is not deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.