Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend Increase

RACINE, Wisc., Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT) , a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced approval by its Board of Directors of an increased quarterly cash dividend. Class A shareholders will now receive a $0.21 dividend per share and Class B shareholders a $0.191 dividend per share.

“Johnson Outdoors’ balance sheet remains strong, and the dividend increase reflects our confidence in our business performance and strategic plans,” said David W. Johnson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The quarterly cash dividend is payable on October 23, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2020.

About Johnson Outdoors Inc.

J OHNSON O UTDOORS 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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