RACINE, Wisconsin, October 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), one of the world’s leading innovators in outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced the approval by its board of directors of a 43% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. Class A shareholders will now receive a dividend of $ 0.30 per share and Class B shareholders a dividend of $ 0.2727 per share.

“Johnson Outdoors’ balance sheet remains strong and the increase in dividend 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 29, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2021.

About Johnson Outdoors Inc.

JOHNSON OEXTERIORS is one of the world’s leading innovators in outdoor recreation equipment and technology that inspires more people to experience the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning and preferred brands by consumers in four categories: water sports, fishing, diving and camping. Iconic Johnson Outdoors brands include: Old Town^® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak ™; Carlisle^® paddles; Minn Kota^® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon^® downriggers; Humming-bird^® electronic and nautical charts; SCUBAPRO^® diving equipment; Jetboil^® outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka!^® camping and hiking equipment.

Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com

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