JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC 8-K

What Happened

• Johnson Outdoors Inc. held its Annual Meeting on February 26, 2026 and filed an 8-K reporting the voting results. All nominated directors were elected. Class A directors elected included Paul G. Alexander (5,580,450 for; 1,775,340 withheld; 544,449 broker non-votes), John M. Fahey, Jr. (5,012,674 for; 2,343,116 withheld; 544,449 broker non-votes) and Jeffrey M. Stutz (7,109,628 for; 246,162 withheld; 544,449 broker non-votes). All Class B director nominees were elected with 1,205,304 votes for and no votes withheld. Nominations came solely from the Board.
• Shareholders ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of RSM US LLP as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year ending October 2, 2026 (19,866,157 for; 62,235 against; 24,887 abstentions).
• Shareholders approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) and two equity-plan amendments to increase the number of Class A shares available under the 2020 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan. Say-on-pay results: 19,068,910 for; 240,926 against; 98,994 abstentions; 544,449 broker non-votes. 2020 LTIP amendment: 19,130,709 for; 269,036 against; 9,085 abstentions; 544,449 broker non-votes. 2023 director plan amendment: 19,252,604 for; 148,126 against; 8,100 abstentions; 544,449 broker non-votes.
• Voting totals note that Class B shares carry 10 votes per share when voting together with Class A shares.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: February 26, 2026.
• Auditor ratified: RSM US LLP (19,866,157 for).
• Say-on-pay approved: 19,068,910 for.
• Two stock-plan amendments approved to increase Class A shares available under the 2020 LTIP and 2023 Director Stock Ownership Plan.

Why It Matters

• Investors get confirmation of board continuity: all board nominees were re-elected, which maintains current governance and strategic direction.
• Auditor ratification provides continuity in financial reporting oversight for the fiscal year ending Oct 2, 2026.
• Approval of the equity-plan increases means more Class A shares can be issued under company incentive plans, which could lead to future dilution if awards are granted; the filings quantify shareholder approval levels for these changes.
• The approved advisory vote on executive compensation signals majority shareholder support for the company’s pay practices as presented in the proxy.