2 0 0 2 annual report I N N O V A T I O N makes it happen In the outdoor recreational industry, our stakeholders will recognize us as: - the innovation leader - bringing excitement and growth to our markets - a strong, talented team with exceptional passion It all starts with a clear vision This vision will translate into: - strong brand equities and leading market shares - increased sales and profits - steady shareholder returns WAT E R C R A F T 24% of Net Sales Old Town Canoes and kayaks Necky Kayaks Leisure Life Canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, deck boats and tenders Ocean Kayak Sit-on-top kayaks Escape Sailboats Carlisle Paddles and oars Extrasport Personal floatation devices Dimension Kayaks Pacific Kayak Kayaks M A R K E T P O S I T I O N With $83 million in sales in a $300 million category, we hold the #1 share in canoes, kayaks and pedal boats. 2 0 0 2 H I G H L I G H T S Extensive restructuring continued for this complex business, leaving us short of turnaround goals. Bright spots included Leisure Life’s move from loss to a modest profit, the restage of Extrasport, launch of OT Sport and expansion into Europe. L O O K I N G F O R WA R D Our focus is on growing sales intelligently through innovative new products, marketing and distribution. At the same time, we’re streamlining and strengthening the Watercraft organization to improve effectiveness. European expansion is on track. We’ll also emphasize accessories in 2003. M OTO R S 24% of Net Sales Minn Kota Electric boat motors, battery chargers and accessories M A R K E T P O S I T I O N We’re the top player in trolling motors, leading the $100 million category with $81 million in sales. 2 0 0 2 H I G H L I G H T S This year Motors delivered excellent results, growing sales 25% and operating profit nearly 200% (excluding amorti- zation). We recaptured major OEM business and made big gains with top accounts while effectively cutting costs. L O O K I N G F O R WA R D We’re getting attention with innovative products like our Saltwater Riptide Motor, and we’re following through with strong execution. We see additional growth in the saltwater segment and in extending the Minn Kota brand to onboard chargers. Johnson Outdoors Inc. designs, manufactures and markets outdoor recreation products in four businesses: Watercraft, Motors, Diving, and Outdoor Equipment. More than 1,300 employees work in twenty-six locations worldwide. D I V I N G 21% of Net Sales Scubapro Regulators, buoyancy compensators, masks, fins, wet and dry suits, gloves, dive lights and other accessories Aladin Premium dive computers Uwatec Dive computers and other electronic instruments SnorkelPro Masks, fins and snorkels M A R K E T P O S I T I O N We had $73 million in sales in this $500 million category. Scubapro is #2 in the market, with strength in regulators and dive computers. 2 0 0 2 H I G H L I G H T S Strict expense and inventory management kept operating profit on track, though the category is still feeling the effects of the September 11 attacks. Uwatec continued its turnaround, and Scubapro signed a purchasing agreement as a preferred e-source vendor with Disney. L O O K I N G F O R WA R D We’re driving profit with a focus on computers, fins and regulators— especially our U.S. regulator business. The mask, fin and snorkel segments offer potential. We’re also aggressively growing our global franchise. OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT 31% of Net Sales Eureka! Camping tents, accessories and military and commercial tents CampTrails Backpacks and accessories Silva Field compasses M A R K E T P O S I T I O N We’re the leader in niche markets in this $1 billion category, with $106 million in sales and a significant presence in government tents. 2 0 0 2 H I G H L I G H T S Substantial military sales somewhat offset the decline in consumer tents, where the category is moving toward the low-price mass market. The sale of Jack Wolfskin gives us vital financial flexibility in a challenging market. L O O K I N G F O R WA R D We’re working to maximize our military business, expand commercial tent sales in the Southeast and increase retail distribution. And we’re refining our strategy for Eureka! to build momentum, renew energy and address the category’s growth dynamics. J o h n s o n O u t d o o r s I n c . 2 0 0 2 A n n u a l R e p o r t Summary Financial Information Johnson Outdoors Inc. (thousands, except per share data) 2000 2001 2002 % change Operating Results Net sales Gross profit Operating profit Diluted earnings per common share Diluted average common shares outstanding Capitalization Total debt Shareholders’ equity $354,889 $345,637 $342,532 144,574 24,719 138,781 141,054 15,718 19,751 -0.9% 1.6% 25.7% $1.03 $0.44 $3.59(1) 715.9% 8,130 8,170 8,430 $105,319 100,832 $97,535 105,779 $88,253 124,145 Total debt to total capital 51.1% 48.0% 41.6% (1)Includes a gain on sale of subsidiary of $2.65 per diluted share. 11 Table of Contents 1 Summary Financial Information 2 Letter to Shareholders 5 Business Success Model 8 Growth Strategies 10 Watercraft 11 Motors 12 Diving 13 Outdoor Equipment 14 Product Gallery 16 CFO Commentary • Form 10-K Inside Back Cover Directors and Officers Shareholders’ Information L E T T E R T O S H A R E H O L D E R S While much of the industry struggled through 2002, Johnson Outdoors maintained sales, improved margins and gained market share across most of our businesses. We sharpened our focus and strengthened our financial position with the sale of our Jack Wolfskin business, delivering attractive proceeds for shareholders. While Jack Wolfskin yielded solid returns, it was primarily an apparel company. We see better opportunity for long-term growth in focusing on our core competencies, building a strong portfolio of businesses that capitalize on our technical expertise and resources in outdoor recreation equipment. Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Chairman and Chief Executive Officer This year we moved Johnson Outdoors to a better business position and a stronger financial profile. We increased earnings per share, outperformed the competition and strengthened our foundation for healthy, sustainable growth. 22 2002 Results Our continuing businesses sustained their profitability despite the difficult economic climate, thanks to innovative products, careful expense controls and quick reaction to market changes. Excluding the sale and operating results of Jack Wolfskin, sales stayed Q U A R T E R L Y A V E R A G E W O R K I N G C A P I T A L $ 1 6 0 , 0 0 0 ■ $ in thousands 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 , 0 0 0 ■ 2 0 0 1 8 0 , 0 0 0 ■ 2 0 0 2 4 0 , 0 0 0 ■ Q u a r t e r 1 Q u a r t e r 2 Q u a r t e r 3 Q u a r t e r 4 J o h n s o n O u t d o o r s I n c . 2 0 0 2 A n n u a l R e p o r t We established our operational foundation for Watercraft’s European expansion, an impor- tant growth initiative. We’re also on track with our acces- sories expansion plan for 2003. Diving faced especially challenging market conditions in the continued aftermath of essentially even, operating where we’re making key oper- growth to further build new chargers, seeking a much September 11, 2001. Sales profit increased 40% to ational changes; and Outdoor shareholder value. There are greater market share. decreased 10% from last year, $14.8 million, and earnings Equipment, where soft con- exciting opportunities ahead; less than the overall industry. per diluted share rose from sumer tent sales were offset we will be choosing among Watercraft’s operating profit Operating profit was $10.5 $0.10 to $0.66—due largely by strong military tent sales. them carefully. decreased from $1.3 million million versus $11.6 million to the positive effects of in 2001 to $1.2 million. in 2001, as we maintained lower amortization charges We significantly improved Motors built on the success Improving this business margins through cost control. in fiscal 2002. our financial condition through of innovative products such remains a top priority, and Uwatec built momentum better working capital man- as the Saltwater Riptide to we’re starting to see some around the success of its new Motors turned in an agement and the sale of Jack improve all key metrics. Sales progress. Leisure Life turned Smart COM dive computer. outstanding performance in Wolfskin. Our strong cash rose 25%, from $64.4 million a loss into a modest profit This momentum is continu- 2002, capitalizing on market position and reduced leverage to $80.6 million, and operat- this year and has positive ing into 2003; Uwatec’s new opportunities to drive strong gives us financial flexibility— ing profit jumped from $0.2 momentum going into 2003. products have already earned market, sales and profit a true competitive edge in million to $8.2 million. We’re Old Town and our recently favorable reviews at the growth. This partially made today’s market. As we consider moving quickly to develop integrated Ocean Kayak/Necky recent industry trade show. up for declines in Diving, how to deploy this liquidity, this segment’s next platform operation require more work, With Diving poised to take where expense management we’re emphasizing continued for growth—onboard battery though the list of challenges is advantage of any improve- held us steady amid weak improvement in operating chargers for trolling motors. shorter and less complex than ments in the market, we see market conditions; Watercraft, results and healthy, long-term In 2003 we’ll introduce four in the past couple of years. opportunity ahead. 33 Outdoor Equipment saw 1. Use our resources wisely. C A S H F L O W S F R O M O P E R A T I O N S a winning strategy for Eureka! 3. Maintain a healthy balance sales and operating profit We’ve identified tangible $ in thousands Across all our companies, we’re sheet. Close management of decrease with the sale of opportunities for growth to Jack Wolfskin. Strong growth lead us toward our long-term in military tent profits more goals. One of our growth than offset the continuing strategies is to complete a weakness in consumer tents, major acquisition, and we’re $40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 allocating resources to improv- our expenses gives us the flex- ing analytical capabilities, sales ibility to ride out the industry’s management, procurement economic cycles. We’re reap- and manufacturing efficiency. ing the rewards of improved financial management and where the industry’s mid- evaluating our strategic 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 2. Drive profitable growth. controls, and we’ll continue to upper-price segments are opportunities in this area. assets and expertise we’ve It’s clear we can’t rely on to enhance those areas as we experiencing declines. Our Our current cash position already developed. the market to make growth make the most of our network chemical/biological tent opens the door to numerous happen. We have to be the operating model. liners for the military possibilities, but we will – We’re especially interested catalyst, developing new represent continued growth consider only those that meet in businesses that strategi- products, new markets, new The spirit of adventure potential, and we’re working our strict criteria for success. cally complement our segments—without adding has never been stronger at hard to capture further Watercraft, Motors and complexity to our organiza- Johnson Outdoors. We have military business. – Any acquisition, like all our Diving product lines. tion. Our critical growth solid momentum going into current businesses, must strategies concentrate on 2003, intriguing opportunities 2003 Priorities offer growth potential in a Acquisition is important to expanding areas adjacent to ahead and sound strategies to Overall we’re pleased with category that rewards our future—but so is investing our existing businesses: keep us on track. With power- the progress Johnson Outdoors innovation, where we can further in our base businesses. accessories in Watercraft, ful brands, superior innovation is making. With each new be the #1 or #2 player and At the top of the list is masks, fins and snorkels in and outstanding employees, product, each marketing protect our margins. improving Watercraft’s business Diving, battery chargers in we feel good about the future. initiative, each operational processes and supply chain so Motors. We’ll also continue improvement, we bring our – We also plan to stay we can grow effectively and to strengthen our R&D opportunities more sharply close to home—adding profitably. It’s also essential capabilities, across our into focus…and we will con- businesses that complement that we stabilize Outdoor individual businesses and Helen P. Johnson-Leipold tinue to do so with the follow- our existing base and Equipment, capitalizing on through our central Advanced Chairman and ing broad strategies in 2003. make good use of the military sales while developing Concepts Group. Chief Executive Officer 44 S T R A T E G Y D R I V E S I T F O R W A R D The innovative business success model Johnson Outdoors introduced in 1999 remains the touchstone for our efforts. It’s a carefully thought-out framework that’s flexible enough to accommodate business change, yet solid enough to provide the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth. Here are the key elements. 55 Disciplined Portfolio Management Network Operation Model Setting high standards Our experienced management team continues Building on strength Our network of specialized companies gives us to define our universe, building a portfolio of complimentary businesses the synergies and efficiencies of a large organization, plus the strength that capitalize on our core competencies. All businesses and acquisitions of each company’s creativity and independent spirit. Headquarters supplies must meet our criteria for long-term growth potential, profitable margins vision, strategic direction and key resources. We have the flexibility to and the opportunity to be #1 or #2 in a category that rewards innovation. innovate, the broad perspective to develop key markets and the resources to mine specialized channels. 66 Stimulating growth We’re pushing demand to higher levels, building Breaking through In every aspect of our success model, innovation on our knowledge of consumer needs to create new category segments. is essential. We’ve increased R&D dollars across our businesses and added Our easy-to-use products make recreation more accessible to more expertise in consumer and product research. We’re building connections consumers. Increasing accessibility also includes expanding to new to technology partners, and our Advanced Concepts Team is developing markets, new geographic areas and new distribution channels. new materials and processes—all to keep us at the forefront of innovation. Expanding Markets Innovation 77 S T R A T E G Y S T R A T E G Y 1 Expanded Distribution 2 Aggressive Marketing and Sales Programs We’re placing more product with more We’re breaking through the clutter, dealers as we fine-tune our distribution promoting our powerful brands in new ways. strategy. Our year-old National Accounts Scubapro, for example, has an exclusive Team, marketing Johnson Outdoors as a product relationship with Club Med, a whole, drove $40 million in sales. In 2003, purchase agreement as a preferred e-source we’ll continue to build on network synergies vendor for Disney, and is featured in the and explore new distribution channels. new IMAX film, “Coral Reef Adventure.” Putting our business model into action, we’re pursuing five critical strategies to make profitable growth happen at Johnson Outdoors. The first three are ongoing strategies directed toward our base businesses. Strategies four and five are what we call our “catalyst” strategies, intended to generate new growth platforms (organically or through acquisitions). s e i g e t a r t S h t w o r G 88 S T R A T E G Y S T R A T E G Y S T R A T E G Y 4 5 Geographic Expansion New Growth Platforms 3 Innovative New Product Development We’re winning awards as well as market We’re moving into new territories to We’re exploring organic growth share with products that create excitement reach new consumers—a key strategy for opportunities as well as growth through and delight consumers—products like organic growth. In 2002 we built a European acquisition. We want to pursue growth Minn Kota’s CoPilot wireless remote, operations organization for Watercraft platforms that build on our competencies named Best of Show out of nearly 1,000 and increased sales 30%. On other fronts, and leverage potential synergies. Examples new products at the annual ICAST Fishing we continued growth in Canada and the include Motors saltwater products and Tackle Trade Show. Asian Pacific. Watercraft accessories. Best of Show 99 I N N O V A T I O NWatercraft Product We’re working with proprietary materials and methods to improve watercraft products—like the camouflage finish on the Leisure Life Waterquest. Opportunity JDE, our enterprise-wide information system, next rolls out to Old Town Canoe—strengthening our analytical and relationship management capabilities, and improving marketing opportunities. As the market leader in canoes, kayaks and pedal boats, Watercraft offers terrific potential to drive our business. Even so, we spent 2002 working to overcome a soft economy and our own complex structure. This streamlining and strengthening required significant resources and remains a top priority. Bright spots included the turnaround of Leisure Life, the introduction of the OT Sports brand, continued growth in Europe, and the groundwork for new growth as we expand into accessories. Necky Chronic 1010 I N N O V A T I O N Minn Kota Saltwater Riptide Product Minn Kota’s CoPilot for trolling motors uses a patented wireless remote control system that lets anglers control their boat from a unit mounted on rod, wrist or belt. Opportunity New onboard battery chargers, introduced under the powerful Minn Kota name, enable us to market a complete system— motor, charger and batteries. Motors All key metrics improved this year in Motors. The success of our Riptide Saltwater Motor helped increase sales 25%, while operating profit rose nearly 200% (excluding amortization). We increased OEM sales 70%, recaptured key accounts, and gained overall market share. At the same time, we increased inventory turns and controlled costs. In 2003 we’ll aggressively pursue the growing battery charger category and continue to focus on solid business execution. 1111 I N N O V A T I O NDiving Product The new RAZOR fin uses nonlinear spring technology to store and release energy, delivering a “snap-back” effect that maximizes each kick cycle. Opportunity Scubapro signed a purchasing agreement as a pre- ferred e-source vendor for Disney’s EPCOT Center, cruise lines and waterpark properties. This industry segment has been especially hard hit by the aftereffects of the September 11 terrorist attacks, but operating profit dropped only 10% thanks to strict expense management and inventory control. Uwatec Smart COM dive computer sales rose, leading to an increase in Uwatec operating profit from 3.1% to 15.7%. In 2003 we expect to grow U.S. regulator sales while exploring expansion in masks, fins and snorkels and positioning Diving for any market rebound. 1212 Scubapro Razor I N N O V A T I O N Eureka! Zeus 2 Product Zeus ultralight tents feature single-wall construction, making them perfect for backpacking— and for the growing “go light” trend in outdoor gear. Opportunity We’re driving growth in our Commercial Tents division with expanding geographic distribution and innovative products like Twin Tube Plus. Outdoor Equipment This year’s economic slowdown affected both consumer and commercial tent sales. Even so, we maintained operating profits through expense controls and strong military tent sales. In the coming year, the Outdoor Equipment Group will focus on increasing distribution, especially through the National Accounts team, and driving innovation across consumer, commercial and military tents. 1313 Breakthrough products Carlisle Magic Red Leisure Life Escape Jazz Waterquest Camo Extrasport Touring Karma Necky Tikani Minn Kota Maxxum Minn Kota Riptide Minn Kota Auto Pilot Carlisle RSXtreme Old Town Limited Edition Penobscot Minn Kota MK330 Onboard Charger Minn Kota MK220 SC Onboard Charger Ocean Kayak Venus Minn Kota CoPilot OT Sport Jolt Minn Kota MK18 Battery Minn Kota E-Drive keep us ahead of the competition SCUBAPRO X650 SCUBAPRO Phoenix SCUBAPRO Crystal Vu Silva Lensatic Eureka! Genesis Eureka! Extreme Cold Weather Tent Eureka! Screenhouse Eureka! Apex SCUBAPRO Classic Air Eureka! Waterproof Packs Uwatec Smart COM SCUBAPRO EverFlex Eureka! 5th Season 1515 C F O C O M M E N T A R Y Reflecting on the events of the past year, management of every company has been reminded of its responsibility to protect the integrity of its relationship with investors. That responsibility includes safeguarding investors’ assets and being candid about how they are used, the financial results that they generate, and the risks that management assumes in achieving those results. Challenged by the failures of a few, business leaders are moving to restore the confidence of the investing public in the quality and integrity of reported financial results and in the management of companies that report them. This has led to the most significant reforms in more than 50 years in the regulations governing how companies manage and how they communicate with their external audiences. These reforms have been driven by Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the public stock exchanges, including Nasdaq, on which the shares of Johnson Outdoors are traded. In the following pages, you will find a few changes prompted by these new rules — most notably, expanded discussion of our critical accounting policies within the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of the report, additional information on our equity compensation plans, comments on our evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures, and the required certifications by Helen Johnson-Leipold and me. Johnson Outdoors has also revised our Audit Committee charter and established new disclosure controls and procedures across the company. We are moving quickly to implement changes that will eventually be required. We want to be responsive in meeting not only the letter but also the spirit of the law. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to work in the best interests of our shareholders and other stakeholders. As a relatively young public company, we are shaping and strengthening our sense of who we are. We recognize the importance of ongoing communication with all our stakeholders, conveying clearly what we’ve done and where we’re headed. Our standards are high, and we feel good about what we have accomplished to date. This year’s results reflect the positive effects of tighter focus throughout our organization. We’ve gained market share in tough economic times, improved operating and capital expenditure management, increased asset turnover and created significant liquidity that will give us flexibility in pursuing our growth objectives. Finance and IS systems are getting additional attention, our network model is gaining momentum, and our commitment to innovation has never been greater. These efforts are helping Johnson Outdoors advance toward its ultimate goals: driving long-term growth, improving profitability and enhancing shareholder value. Paul A. Lehmann Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 1616 C A P I T A L E X P E N D I T U R E S $ in thousands $ 1 6 , 0 0 0 ■ 1 2 , 0 0 0 ■ 8 , 0 0 0 ■ 4 , 0 0 0 ■ 6 0 % ■ 4 5 % ■ 3 0 % ■ 1 5 % ■ 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 D E B T T O T O T A L C A P I T A L I Z A T I O N 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 F O R M 10 - K [ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2002 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission file number 0-16255 JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 555 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53403 (Address of principal executive offices) 39-1536083 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) (262) 631-6600 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: Class A common stock, $.05 par value Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes. [ X ] No. [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K, or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ] As of November 1, 2002, 7,112,488 shares of Class A and 1,222,729 shares of Class B common stock of the Registrant were outstanding. The aggregate market value of voting stock of the Registrant held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was approximately $35,653,472 on November 1, 2002. Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [ X ] The aggregate market value of voting stock of the Registrant held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was approximately $45,075,294 on March 29, 2002. D O C U M E N T S I N C O R P O R AT E D B Y R E F E R E N C E Document Johnson Outdoors Inc. Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held February 19, 2003. Part and Item Number of Form 10-K into which Incorporated Part III, Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Page Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters . . . . . 6 Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management . . . . . . . . 15 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Controls and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . 16 Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Exhibit Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1 1 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain matters discussed in this 2002 Form 10-K and in the accompanying 2002 Annual Report are “forward-looking statements,” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement includes phrases such as the Company “expects,” “believes” or other words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. 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 consumer spending patterns, actions of companies that compete with the Company, the Company’s success in managing inventory, movements in foreign currencies or interest rates, the success of suppliers and customers, the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully and adverse weather conditions. Shareholders, poten- tial 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 2002 Form 10-K and in the accompanying 2002 Annual Report and the Company undertakes no obligations to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. 2 PA R T I ITEM 1. BUSINESS Johnson Outdoors Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) design, manufacture and market outdoor recreation products in four businesses: Diving, Watercraft, Outdoor Equipment and Motors. The Company’s primary focus is innovation— meeting consumer needs with breakthrough products that stand apart from the competition and advance the Company’s strong brand names. Its subsidiaries are organized in a network that promotes entrepreneurialism and leverages best practices and synergies, following the strategic vision set by headquarters. The Company is controlled by Samuel C. Johnson, members of his family and related entities. The Company was incorporated in Wisconsin in 1987 as successor to various businesses. Diving The Company is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of technical underwater diving products, which it sells under the Scubapro and SnorkelPro names. The Company markets a full line of underwater diving and snorkeling equip- ment, including regulators, stabilizing jackets, tanks, depth gauges, masks, fins, snorkels, diving electronics and other accessories. The Company is also a leading manufacturer of dive computers and other electronics sold under the Aladin and Uwatec brands. Scubapro, Aladin and Uwatec products are marketed to the high quality, premium priced segment of the market via limited distribution to independent specialty dive stores worldwide. These specialty dive stores generally provide a wide range of services to divers, including sales, instruction, travel and repair service. The Company focuses on maintaining Scubapro, Aladin and Uwatec as the market leaders in innovation and new products. The Company maintains research and devel- opment functions both in the United States and Europe and holds hundreds of patents on proprietary products. Consumer advertising focuses on building the brand and communicating exclusive features and benefits of the Scubapro/Uwatec product lines. The companies advertising and dealer network reinforce the Scubapro/Uwatec brands position as the industry’s high quality and innovation leader. The Company advertises its equipment in diving magazines, via website and through dive specialty stores. The Company also manufactures and markets diving buoyancy compensators under the Scubapro brand. The Company maintains manufacturing and assembly facilities in Switzerland, Mexico, Italy and Indonesia and procures a majority of its proprietary rubber and plastic products and components from third-party manufacturers. Watercraft The Company manufactures and markets canoes, kayaks, paddles, oars, recreational sailboats, personal flotation devices and small thermoformed recreational boats under the brand names Old Town, Carlisle Paddles, Ocean Kayak, Pacific Kayak, Canoe Sports, Necky, Escape, Extrasport, Swiftwater, Leisure Life and Dimension. The Company’s Old Town Canoe subsidiary produces high quality canoes, kayaks and accessories for family recreation, touring and tripping. The Company uses a patented rotational-molding process for manufacturing polyethylene kayaks and canoes to compete in the high volume, low and mid-priced range of the market. These kayaks and canoes feature stiffer and more durable hulls than higher priced boats. The Company also manufactures canoes from fiberglass, Royalex (ABS) and wood. Carlisle Paddles, a manufacturer of canoe and kayak paddles and rafting oars, supplies paddles and oars to the Company’s other watercraft businesses and also distributes directly through the accessories channels mentioned below under the Carlisle brand. The Company is a leading manufacturer of sit-on-top kayaks under the Ocean Kayak and Pacific Kayak brands. In addition, the Company manufactures and mar- kets high quality Necky sea touring and whitewater kayaks; Escape recreational sailboats; Extrasport and Swiftwater personal flotation devices; small thermoformed recreational boats, including canoes, pedal boats, deck boats and tenders, under the Leisure Life brand; the Dimension brand of kayaks; and other paddle and watercraft accessory brands. The Company’s kayaks, canoes and accessories are sold primarily to specialty stores and marine dealers, sporting goods stores and catalog and mail order houses such as L. L. Bean®, in the United States and Europe. Leisure Life products are sold through marine dealers and large retail chains under several brand identities. The Company manufactures its Watercraft products in five locations in the United States, one location in Canada and in New Zealand. The Company is also active in Europe with most of the brands noted above. The North American market for both canoes and kayaks has slowed over the past year along with the economy. The Company believes, based on industry and other data, that it has grown market share and continues to be a leading manufacturer of canoes and kayaks in the United States in both unit and dollar sales. Outdoor Equipment The Company’s Outdoor Equipment products include Eureka! military, commercial and consumer tents and backpacks; Camp Trails backpacks; and Silva field compasses. Eureka! consumer tents and packs and Camp Trails backpacks compete primarily in the mid- to high-price range and are sold in the United States and Canada through independent sales representatives, primarily to sporting goods stores, catalog and mail order houses and camping and backpacking specialty stores. Marketing of the Company’s tents and backpacks is focused on building the Eureka! and Camp Trails brand names and establishing the Company as a leader in tent design and innovation. The Company’s camping tents and backpacks are produced primarily by third-party manufacturing sources. Eureka! camping tents have outside self-supporting aluminum and fiberglass frames, allowing quicker and easier set-up, a design approach the Company originated. Most Eureka! tents are made from breathable nylon. Eureka! camping products are sold under license in Japan and Australia as well as by distribution agreement in Europe. Eureka! commercial tents include party tents, sold primarily to general rental stores, and other commercial tents sold directly to tent erectors. Commercial tents are manufactured by the Company in the United States. Eureka! designs and manufactures large, heavy-duty tents and lightweight backpack- ing tents for the military. The Company has three contracts for production of both camping and commercial tents with the U.S. Armed Forces. In 1997, the Company was awarded contracts to produce a lightweight, two-man combat tent for the Marine Corps and a modular, general purpose tent for the Army. The Marine Corps contract was for 60 months and expired in August 2002. The Company has open deliveries on orders placed before the contract expired. The Army contract was for five years (base year and an option for four additional ordering periods). The first three optional ordering periods were exercised and the Army is currently in the final ordering period, which expires in December 2002. All material terms and obligations of these contracts have been and continue to be satisfied. In September 2001, the Company was awarded a five-year contract (base year and four optional years) to produce a four-person, extreme cold weather tent for the Marine Corps. The U.S. Armed Forces are a signif- icant customer to the Outdoor Equipment business. Interruption or loss of the military business could have a significant impact on sales and operating results of this business. The Company has submitted a bid on a replacement contract for the largest portion of its current military business and, based on its excellent relationship and past performance, is optimistic regarding the potential for additional contracts. The Company expects a decision on the open bid to be made in 2003. 3 Camp Trails backpacks consist primarily of internal and external frame backpacks for hiking and mountaineering, but also include soft back bags, day packs and travel packs. of the Company was not adversely impacted. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information. Silva field compasses, which are manufactured by third parties, are marketed exclu- sively in North America, the area for which the Company owns Silva trademark rights. In September 2002, the Company sold its Jack Wolfskin business (consisting of the marketing of high quality technical outdoor clothing, footwear, camping tents, back- packs, travel gear and accessories). The Company’s North American Jack Wolfskin operations were not included in the sale. The Company plans to exit these operations over the next year. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for addi- tional information. Motors The Company manufactures, under its Minn Kota name, battery powered motors used on fishing boats and other boats for quiet trolling power or primary propulsion. The Company’s Minn Kota motors and related accessories are sold in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Pacific Basin through large retail store chains such as Wal-Mart, catalogs such as Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas, sporting goods specialty stores, marine distributors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including Ranger® Boats, Lowe, Stratos/Javilin. Consumer advertising and promotion include advertising on regional television and in outdoor, general interest and sports maga- zines. Packaging and point-of-purchase materials are used to increase consumer appeal and sales. Financial Information for Business Segments See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information comparing each business segment. International Operations See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information comparing the Company’s domestic and international operations. Research and Development The Company commits significant resources to research and new product develop- ment. The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred. The amounts expended by the Company in connection with research and development activities for each of the last three fiscal years are set forth in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Competition The Company believes its products compete favorably on the basis of product inno- vation, product performance and marketing support and, to a lesser extent, price. Diving: The main competitors in Diving include Oceanic, Aqualung and Suunto, each of which competes on the basis of product innovation, performance, quality and safety. The Company has the leading market share of the U.S. electric fishing motor market. While the overall motors market has generally been flat over a number of years, the Company has been able to gain share by emphasizing marketing, product innovation and original equipment manufacturer sales. Watercraft: The Company primarily competes in the paddle sport segment of canoes and kayaks. Main competitors are Watermark and Confluence, who also make a full range of boats. These companies compete on the basis of their design, performance and quality. In 2002, the Company rebranded its compass line of products to Minn Kota and discontinued use of the Airguide product line. The Minn Kota compasses are sold through the same channels as the Company’s Motors business. In 2001, the Company exited the weather and automotive instrument categories. Fishing In March 2000, the Company sold its Fishing business (consisting of the marketing of rods, reels, lures, spoons and fishing line). As a result, the operations of the Fishing business have been restated as discontinued for financial reporting purposes. A significant loss on the sale of the business was recognized, but the tangible net worth Outdoor Equipment: The Company’s brands and products compete in the sporting goods and specialty segments of the outdoor equipment market. Competitive brands with a strong position in the sporting goods channel include Coleman, Jansport and private label brands. The Company also competes with the specialty companies such as North Face and Kelty on the basis of materials and innovative designs for consumers who want performance products priced at a value. Motors: The main competitor in electric trolling motors is Motor Guide from Brunswick, who manufactures and sells a full range of trolling motors and acces- sories. Competition in this segment is focused on product benefits and features for fishing. 4 Employees At September 27, 2002, the Company had approximately 1,300 employees. The Company considers its employee relations to be excellent. Temporary employees are utilized to manage peaks in the seasonal manufacturing of products. Backlog Unfilled orders for future delivery of products of continuing operations totaled approximately $34.8 million at September 27, 2002 and $51.6 million at September 28, 2001. The Company’s businesses do not receive significant orders in advance of expected shipment dates for the majority of their products. Patents, Trademarks and Proprietary Rights The Company owns no single patent that is material to its business as a whole. However, the Company holds several patents, principally for diving products, rotational-molded canoes and electric motors, and regularly files applications for patents. The Company has numerous trademarks and trade names which it considers important to its business, many of which are discussed on the preceding pages. The Company vigorously defends its intellectual property rights. Sources and Availability of Materials The Company’s products use materials that are generally in adequate supply. The Company has an exclusive supply contract with a single vendor for materials used in its military business. Interruption or loss in the availability of this material could have an impact on sales and operating results of the Outdoor Equipment business. Seasonality The Company’s business is seasonal. The following table shows, for the past three fiscal years, total net sales and operating profit or loss related to continuing opera- tions of the Company for each quarter, as a percentage of the total year. Strategic charges, generally associated with consolidation and closure of facilities, totaling $1.7 million, $1.4 million and $2.4 million impacted operating results in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Quarter Ended December March June September September 27, 2002 September 28, 2001 Net Sales 17% 29 34 20 100% Operating Profit (Loss) 5% 42 66 (13) 100% Net Operating Profit Sales (23)% 17% 42 29 83 33 (2) 21 100% 100% Year Ended September 29, 2000 Operating Profit (Loss) Net Sales 16% 28 33 23 100% 100% 39 56 4 1% Executive Officers The following list sets forth certain information, as of December 1, 2002, regarding the executive officers of the Company. Helen P. Johnson-Leipold, age 45, became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in March 1999. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Johnson-Leipold was employed by S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (SCJ) for twelve years. From September 1998 until March 1999, Ms. Johnson-Leipold was Vice President, Worldwide Consumer Products-Marketing of SCJ. From October 1997 to September 1998, she was Vice President, Personal and Home Care Products of SCJ. Patrick J. O’Brien, age 44, became President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in April 1999. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. O’Brien was employed by SCJ for eighteen years. From October 1997 until March 1999, Mr. O’Brien was Vice President and General Manager, Home Storage of SCJ. Paul A. Lehmann, age 49, became Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in May 2001. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lehmann was employed by Steelcase North America, Inc. (SCNA) for seven years. From October 1999 to May 2001, Mr. Lehmann was Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning of SCNA. From June 1997 to October 1999, Mr. Lehmann was Vice President, Operations Finance of SCNA. Mamdouh Ashour, age 64, has been a Group Vice President of the Company since October 1997 and President – Worldwide Diving since August 1996. He has been employed by the Company since 1973. In December 2002, the Company announced the appointment of Jerry Perkins as the new Chief Operating Officer effective January 6, 2003. Mr. Perkins succeeds Patrick J. O’Brien, who accepted a position with S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. as Executive Vice 5 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of legal proceedings. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the last quarter of the year ended September 27, 2002. PA R T I I ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Certain information with respect to this item is included in Notes 6, 10, 11 and 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company’s Class A common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the symbol: JOUT. There is no public market for the Company’s Class B common stock. However, the Class B common stock is convertible at all times at the option of the holder into shares of Class A common stock on a share for share basis. As of November 1, 2002, the Company had 707 holders of record of its Class A common stock and 60 holders of record of its Class B common stock. The Company has never paid, and has no current intention to pay, a dividend on its common stock. A summary of the high and low prices for the Company’s Class A common stock during each quarter of the years ended September 27, 2002 and September 28, 2001 is as follows: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 Stock prices: High Low Last $9.04 6.21 7.95 $7.00 $10.49 $7.56 $20.20 $8.49 $17.32 $7.39 5.98 9.90 4.75 6.47 16.83 5.88 9.83 10.90 7.47 9.85 5.50 6.13 5.90 6.74 President – Europe & Africa Near East effective January 27, 2003. Mr. O’Brien will remain with the Company through January 24, 2003 to facilitate the transition. There are no family relationships between the above executive officers. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The Company maintains both leased and owned manufacturing, warehousing, dis- tribution and office facilities throughout the world. The Company believes that its facilities are well maintained and have capacity adequate to meet its current needs. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of lease obligations. The Company’s principal manufacturing (identified with an asterisk) and other locations are: Albany, New Zealand (Watercraft) Antibes, France (Diving) Bad Säkingen, Germany (Diving) Barcelona, Spain (Diving) Basingstoke, Hampshire, England (Diving) Batam, Indonesia* (Diving) Binghamton, New York* (Outdoor Equipment) Burlington, Ontario, Canada (Motors, Outdoor Equipment) Chatswood, Australia (Diving) Chi Wan, Hong Kong (Diving) El Cajon, California (Diving) Ferndale, Washington* (Watercraft) Genoa, Italy* (Diving) Grand Rapids, Michigan* (Watercraft) Grayling, Michigan* (Watercraft) Greenville, South Carolina (Watercraft) Hallwil, Switzerland* (Diving) Henggart, Switzerland (Diving) Mankato, Minnesota* (Motors) Mansonville, Quebec, Canada* (Watercraft) Miami, Florida* (Watercraft) Napier, New Zealand (Watercraft) Old Town, Maine* (Watercraft) Tijuana, Mexico* (Motors, Diving) Tokyo (Kawasaki), Japan (Diving) The Company’s corporate headquarters is located in Racine, Wisconsin. 6 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA A summary of the Company’s operating results and key balance sheet data for each of the years in the five-year period ended September 27, 2002 is presented below. All periods have been restated to reflect the discontinuation of the Company’s Fishing business. (thousands, except per share data) Operating Results(1) Net sales Gross profit Operating expenses(2) Operating profit Interest expense Other expense (income), net(3) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Income tax expense Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Income (loss) from discontinued operations Income (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations Income (loss) from change in accounting principle Net income (loss) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Effect of change in accounting principle Net income (loss) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Effect of change in accounting principle Net income (loss) Diluted average common shares outstanding Balance Sheet Data Current assets(4) Total assets Current liabilities(5) Long-term debt, less current maturities Total debt Shareholders’ equity September 27 2002 September 28 2001 September 29 2000 $ 342,532 141,054 121,303 19,751 6,630 (27,372) 40,493 10,185 30,308 — 495 (22,876) 7,927 3.69 0.06 (2.79) 0.96 3.59 0.06 (2.71) 0.94 8,430 $ $ $ $ $ $ 192,137 271,285 53,589 80,195 88,253 124,145 $345,637 138,781 123,063 15,718 9,085 543 6,090 2,480 3,610 — — 1,755 5,365 0.44 — 0.22 0.66 0.44 — 0.22 .066 8,170 $ $ $ $ $ $133,180 244,913 36,568 84,550 97,535 105,779 $ 354,889 144,574 119,855 24,719 9,799 (160) 15,080 6,705 8,375 (940) (24,418) — $ (16,983) $ $ $ $ 1.03 (3.12) — (2.09) 1.03 (3.12) — (2.09) 8,130 $ 144,194 257,971 46,941 45,857 105,319 100,832 October 1 1999 $310,198 125,774 106,261 19,513 9,565 (71) 10,019 4,158 5,861 1,161 — — 7,022 0.72 0.15 — 0.87 0.72 0.15 — 0.87 8,108 $ $ $ $ $ $185,733 299,025 45,072 72,744 122,071 127,178 Year Ended October 2 1998 $274,005 110,789 92,433 18,356 9,631 (539) 9,264 3,885 5,379 (167) — — 5,212 0.66 (0.02) — 0.64 $ $ $ $ $ 0.66 (0.02) — 0.64 8,114 As of $188,224 292,380 39,448 81,508 124,001 124,386 (1) All years include 52 weeks. 2002 includes ten months of the European Jack Wolfskin business. (2) Includes strategic charges of $1,707, $1,448, $2,369, $2,773 and $1,388 in 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. (3) Includes gain on sale of subsidiary of $27,251 in 2002. (4) Includes cash of $100,830 in 2002 and net assets of discontinued operations of $56,114 and $58,462 in 1999 and 1998, respectively. (5) Excluding short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt. 7 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion includes comments and analysis relating to the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the three years ended September 27, 2002. Unless otherwise noted, the discussion refers to continuing operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto. Results of Operations Summary consolidated financial results from continuing operations are as follows: (millions, except per share data) Net sales Gross profit Operating expenses(1) Operating profit Interest expense Gain of sale of subsidiary Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(2) 2002 $342.5 141.1 121.3 19.8 6.6 27.3 2001 $345.6 138.8 123.1 15.7 9.1 — 2000 $354.9 144.6 119.9 24.7 9.8 — 30.3 3.6 8.4 3.59 0.44 1.03 (1) Includes strategic charges of $1.7 million, $1.4 million and $2.4 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. (2) In 2002, the after tax gain on sale of subsidiary was $2.65 per diluted share. 2002 vs 2001 Net Sales Net sales totaled $342.5 million in 2002 compared to $345.6 million in 2001, a decrease of 0.9%. Sales as measured in United States (U.S.) dollars were positively impacted by the effects of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar in comparison to 2001. Excluding the effects of foreign currency movements, sales decreased 1.5% when compared with 2001. Sales were also impacted by the sale of the Jack Wolfskin business. In 2002, Jack Wolfskin sales, which contain ten months of the European Jack Wolfskin business, were $44.9 million compared to a full year in 2001 of $47.2 million. With the continued soft economy both in the U.S. and abroad, the Company saw marginal growth or even contraction in most of its markets. The 8 Company, however, was able to maintain or increase its share in those markets. Sales were positively impacted in the Motors business from growth in this category, strong sales from new products and a recovery in the OEM market, while in the Diving busi- ness the market continued to be negatively impacted by a sluggish travel industry. Outdoor Equipment business sales decreased 7.4% from 2001 levels. Excluding the results of the Jack Wolfskin business, sales decreased 9.2% from 2001. The Outdoor Equipment business benefited from sales in its military tent business, which increased 2.1% over 2001, while the commercial and consumer businesses had double digit declines. The consumer tent business is experiencing competition from the low-price mass market and private label segment of the category. Diving sales were down 9.8% from 2001, primarily related to declines in the travel industry. Declines were broad-based as all Diving operating companies in the U.S. and Europe were down versus prior year. The Motors business was very strong, with a sales increase of $16.4 million (25.0%) versus the prior year primarily due to market share gains related to strong new product sales and recovery in the OEM markets. The Watercraft business experienced continued soft markets with sales down 3% from a year ago. Sales were also impacted by transition issues related to the integration of the Necky/Ocean Kayak operations. Operating Results The Company recognized an operating profit of $19.8 million in 2002 compared to an operating profit of $15.7 million in 2001. Gross profit margins increased to 41.2% in 2002 from 40.2% in 2001, as improvements in the Motors and Outdoor Equipment businesses were partially offset by declines in the Watercraft and Diving businesses. Lower sales volume for 2002 negatively impacted gross margins in Diving and Watercraft due to unfavorable manufacturing labor and overhead variances. Operating expenses, excluding strategic charges, totaled $119.6 million, or 34.9% of sales, in 2002 compared to $121.6 million, or 35.2% of sales, in 2001. Amortization of acquisition costs were $0.4 million in 2002, compared to $5.3 million in 2001. This decline is the result of the adoption of Financial Accounting Standard Board No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangibles (SFAS 142), during 2002 and a writedown of goodwill of $2.5 million related to the Company’s Airguide brand during 2001. The adoption of SFAS 142 ceased the amortization of goodwill, which resulted in a decrease in operating expenses of approximately $2.4 million in 2002. The Outdoor Equipment business operating profit decreased by $0.1 million, or 1.1%, to $11.9 million in 2002 compared to $12.0 million in 2001. Excluding the results of the Jack Wolfskin business, operating profit was flat versus 2001. The Outdoor Equipment business benefited from strength in military tents, offset by softness in the consumer and commercial tent businesses. The Diving business saw operating profit decline by $1.1 million in 2002, in line with the sales decline. Declines in gross profit due to lower sales volume were partially offset by reductions in operating expenses resulting in an operating profit margin equal to 2001 at 14.5% of sales. The Motors business had operating profits of $8.2 million in 2002 compared to $0.2 million in 2001. The increase was driven by improved gross profit related to production efficiencies from higher volume, cost savings and improved pricing yield resulting from favorable changes in product mix and the impact of new products. In addition, 2001 contained a $2.5 million write-down of goodwill related to the Company’s Airguide brand. The Watercraft business had a decline in operating profit in 2002 to $1.2 million from operating profits of $1.3 million in 2001. Declines in gross profit related to lower volume and operating company integration issues were nearly offset by reduc- tions in operating expenses. The decline reveals some successes in recent restructuring and cost savings measures implemented in the business over the past year. However, operating profit levels remain significantly lower than 2000 as the Company continues to work on the trailing affects of significant growth, over-capacity and the impacts of too much complexity in this segment of our business. The Company believes the issues related to Watercraft can and are being fixed, as evidenced by the progress made by Leisure Life, which had operating profit improvement of $2.0 million over 2001, turning an operating loss into a modest profit. Improving the Watercraft business is a top priority. While there remains work to do, the list of challenges is shorter and less complex than is has been in the past. The Company will continue to investigate synergistic opportunities in this business over the next year. The Company recognized strategic charges totaling $1.7 million in 2002, versus $1.4 million in 2001. In 2002, the Company incurred strategic charges of $0.5 million primarily to increase reserves for doubtful accounts receivable and excess inventory related to the North American Jack Wolfskin business. The balance of the 2002 strategic charges were related to the closure and relocation of two manufacturing facil- ities in the Watercraft business announced at the end of 2001. The Company does not anticipate incurring additional strategic charges related to these actions. In 2001, the Company incurred strategic charges of $1.4 million from severance, moving and other costs related to the closure and relocation of a Watercraft manufacturing facility. Other Income and Expenses Interest expense decreased $2.5 million in 2002, reflecting a decline in interest rates from prior year levels and a reduction in working capital needs versus 2001 levels. Interest income increased $0.4 million to $1.0 million in 2002 from $0.5 million in 2001 due to improved cash flow and proceeds from the sale of the Jack Wolfskin business. In 2002, the Company recorded a pretax gain from the sale of the Jack Wolfskin business of $27.3 million. Results from Continuing Operations The Company recognized income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $30.3 million in 2002 or $3.59 per diluted share, compared to $3.6 million in 2001 or $0.44 per diluted share. Included in 2002 income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle was a gain on the sale of the Jack Wolfskin business of $22.4 million, after tax, or $2.65 per diluted share. The Company recorded income tax expense of $10.2 million in 2002, an effective tax rate of 25.2%. The decline in the effective tax rate (from 40.7% in 2001) is mainly due to favorable tax treatment on the sale of the Jack Wolfskin business. Excluding the impact on the effective tax rate from the sale transaction, the Company’s effective tax rate declined approximately 1.4% due to changes in the mix of earnings from jurisdictions with higher tax rates to those with lower tax rates. Discontinued Operations In March 2002, the Company recognized a gain from the disposal of discontinued operations of $0.5 million, net of tax, related to the final accounting on the sale of the Fishing business, which was sold in March of 2000. Change in Accounting Principles Effective September 29, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 142. In accordance with the adoption of this new standard, the Company ceased the amortization of good- will. If SFAS 142 had been in effect for the prior periods presented, the Company’s income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle would have been $6.0 million or $0.73 per diluted share for the year ended September 28, 2001 and $10.6 million or $1.31 per diluted share for the year ended September 29, 2000. As required under SFAS 142, the Company performed an assessment of the carrying value of goodwill using a number of criteria, including the value of the overall enter- prise as of September 29, 2001. This assessment resulted in a write off of goodwill totaling $22.9 million, net of tax ($2.71 per diluted share) and has been reflected as a change in accounting principle. The write off is associated with the Watercraft ($12.9 million) and Diving ($10.0 million) business units. Future impairment charges from existing operations or other acquisitions, if any, will be reflected as an operating expense in the statement of operations. 9 Effective September 30, 2000, the Company adopted SFAS 133, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. All derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in fair value of the derivative and the hedged item are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and are recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The adoption of SFAS 133 resulted in a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle after tax gain of $1.8 million in 2001. Net Income The Company recognized net income of $7.9 million in 2002, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.4 million in 2001, or $0.66 per diluted share. 2001 vs 2000 Net Sales Net sales totaled $345.6 million in 2001 compared to $354.9 million in 2000, a decrease of 3%. Sales as measured in U.S. dollars were impacted by the effects of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar in comparison to 2000. Excluding the effects of foreign currency movements, sales were nearly flat when compared with 2000. The flat trend in sales was a result of a soft economy both in the U.S. and abroad. Sales were impacted by customer bankruptcies in both the Motors and Diving businesses. The Company believes these bankruptcies impacted sales in 2001 by approximately $4.8 million. As a result of the soft economy, we saw marginal growth or even contraction in the markets of our businesses. However, market data indicated that the Company gained market share in nearly all of our businesses. as the OEM customer was sold out of bankruptcy and has begun placing orders. The Watercraft business saw a significant decline in market growth after three plus years of double digit growth in that category. Operating Results The Company recognized an operating profit of $15.7 million in 2001 compared to an operating profit of $24.7 million in 2000. Gross profit margins decreased from 40.7% in 2000 to 40.2% in 2001, as improvements in the Diving and Outdoor Equipment businesses were more than offset by declines in the Watercraft and Motors businesses. Shortfalls in sales volume for 2001 negatively impacted gross profits by $3.4 million due to unfavorable manufacturing labor and overhead variances, primarily in the Watercraft business, and to a lesser extent, the Motors business. Operating expenses, excluding strategic charges, totaled $121.6 million, or 35.2% of sales, in 2001 compared to $117.5, or 33.1% of sales in 2000. Amortization of acquisition costs were $5.3 million in 2001, which included a $2.5 million write- down for impaired goodwill related to the Airguide brand in the Motors business, compared to $3.0 million in 2000. Bad debt expense related to the previously mentioned customer bankruptcies added approximately $0.9 million to operating expenses in 2001. The Outdoor Equipment business increased operating profit by $3.8 million, or 47%, to $12.0 million in 2001 compared to $8.2 million in 2000. Strong results by Jack Wolfskin and military tents more than offset softness in the consumer and commercial tent businesses. The Diving business was also strong, increasing operat- ing profits by 7% to $11.6 million in 2001, despite a sales decline, by improving product mix towards higher margin products along with a decline in operating expenses. Excluding the $2.5 million write-down for impaired goodwill, the Motors business had operating profits of $2.8 million in 2001 compared to $3.9 million in 2000. A decline in operating expense, excluding strategic charges, of $1.0 million versus the prior year, helped mitigate the decline in operating profit. The Outdoor Equipment business was strong, increasing sales 10% over 2000, primarily related to strong performances by Jack Wolfskin and military tents. Diving sales were down 3% from 2000, primarily related to the negative impact of foreign currency movements from 2000. Excluding the effects of foreign currency move- ments, Diving sales increased 3% from 2000. The Watercraft and Motors businesses were impacted the most by the soft economy, with sales declines of 5% and 16%, respectively. The Motors business gained market share in a contracting market and lost approximately $4.0 million in sales related to the bankruptcy of a large OEM customer. However, the Company feels a majority of these sales will return in 2002, The Watercraft business was impacted by several issues, resulting in a decline in operating profits in 2001 to $1.3 million from operating profits of $10.3 million in 2000. The business experienced the trailing affects of significant growth, over-capacity and the impacts of too much complexity in this segment of our business. In addition to the gross profit issues described above, operating expenses grew by $3.1 million, or 11% from 2000 levels due to investment in infrastructure to support the previous significant growth of the business and additional costs supporting the complex struc- ture of the business. The Company believes the issues related to Watercraft can and are being fixed, as evidenced by the closure and relocation of two manufacturing 10 facilities in 2001. The Company streamlined U.S. East coast distribution from five warehouses down to one and hired both a new general manager and operations man- ager at our Old Town Canoe business, to drive improved results from this important operation in the Watercraft business. The Company will continue to investigate synergistic opportunities in this business over the next year. The Company recognized strategic charges totaling $1.4 million in 2001 for severance, moving and other costs related to the closure and relocation of two manufacturing facilities in the Watercraft business. In 2000, the Company incurred strategic charges of $2.4 million from severance, moving and other costs related to the closure and relo- cation of a manufacturing facility in the Motors business and for severance, relocation and recruitment costs in the North American Outdoor Equipment business. Other Income and Expenses Interest expense decreased $0.7 million in 2001, reflecting a decline in interest rates from prior year levels and a reduction in working capital needs versus 2000 levels. Foreign currency translation losses related to the mark to market of foreign currency denominated debt and foreign currency forward contracts resulted in an increase of $0.7 million in translation losses over the prior year levels. Results from Continuing Operations The Company recognized income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $3.6 million in 2001 or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $8.4 million in 2000 or $1.03 per diluted share. The Company recorded income tax expense of $2.5 million in 2001, an effective tax rate of 40.7%. This decreased rate (from 44.5% in 2000) is mainly the result of changes in mix of earnings from jurisdictions with higher tax rates to those with lower tax rates. Discontinued Operations In March 2000, the Company sold its Fishing business. The Company recorded a loss on disposal of a discontinued business, net of tax, of $24.4 million in 2000, taking into account operating results of the business from the measurement date to the date of disposal. In addition, the Company recorded an after tax loss from operations up to the measurement date of $0.9 million in 2000. Change in Accounting Principle Effective September 30, 2000, the Company adopted SFAS 133, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. All derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in fair value of the derivative and the hedged item are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and are recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The adoption of SFAS 133 resulted in a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle after tax gain of $1.8 million in 2001. Net Income (Loss) The Company recognized net income of $5.4 million in 2001, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17.0 million in 2000, or $2.09 per diluted share. Results Adjusted for Sale of Subsidiary The following tables show the adjusted results of the Company’s continuing businesses excluding the gain on the sale, the North America exit costs and the operating results of the Jack Wolfskin subsidiaries. Adjusted Results of Continuing Businesses: (thousands, except per share data) Net sales Gross profit Operating profit Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Diluted EPS–Continuing business 2002 $295,718 122,687 14,822 2001 $295,987 119,736 10,621 2000 $309,724 124,988 19,607 5,563 0.66 $ 798 0.10 $ 5,245 0.65 $ Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share: Income from continuing operations (according to GAAP) Add back (subtract): Gain on sale of Jack Wolfskin Closing cost for North American Jack Wolfskin operations Jack Wolfskin operating results Adjusted income from continuing businesses 2002 2001 2000 $3.59 $0.44 $1.03 (2.65) 0.05 (0.33) — — (0.34) — — (0.38) $ 0.66 $ 0.10 $ 0.65 11 Financial Condition The following discusses changes in the Company’s liquidity and capital resources. Operations The following table sets forth the Company’s working capital position related to continuing operations at the end of each of the past three years: (millions) Current assets(1) Current liabilities(2) Working capital(2) Current ratio(2) 2002 $192.1 53.6 $138.5 3.6:1 2001 $133.2 36.6 $ 96.6 3.6:1 2000 $144.2 46.9 $ 97.3 3.1:1 (1) 2002 includes cash of $100.8 million; 2000 excludes net assets of discontinued operations. (2) Excludes short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt. Cash flows provided by operations totaled $33.8 million in 2002, $15.5 million in 2001 and $9.8 million in 2000. The Company’s improved profitability and working capital management, contributed to the positive cash flows in 2002. Increases in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of $15.2 million and declines in inventory of $4.8 million contributed to the overall positive cash flows provided by operations in 2002. The changes in 2002 are exclusive of changes resulting from the disposal of the Jack Wolfskin business. Profitability and decreases in accounts receivable of $6.8 million, contributed to the positive cash flows in 2001. Decreases in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of $11.4 million reduced the overall positive cash flows provided by operations in 2001. Growth in accounts receivable and inven- tories of $10.7 million and $8.4 million, respectively, reduced the overall positive cash flows provided by operations in 2000 from profitability and increases in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities. Depreciation and amortization charges were $9.1 million in 2002, $13.5 million in 2001 and $12.5 million in 2000. The adoption of SFAS 142, which ceased the amortization of goodwill, as well as reduced capital spending accounted for the decrease in 2002 from 2001. Amortization of intangible assets from the Company’s acquisitions and increased depreciation from capital spending accounted for the increase from 2000 to 2001. The Company recorded a charge for impairment of goodwill of $2.5 million in 2001. Investing Activities Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities were $56.8 million, ($9.6) million and $20.0 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Proceeds from the 12 sale of the Jack Wolfskin business contributed $59.3 million to the Company’s investing activities, while proceeds from the sale of the Company’s former head- quarters facility contributed $5.0 million. Expenditures for property, plant and equipment were ($7.7) million in 2002, ($9.8) million in 2001 and ($14.1) million in 2000. The Company’s recurring investments are primarily related to tooling for new products, facilities and information systems improvements. In 2003, capital expenditures are anticipated to be consistent with 2001 levels. These expenditures are expected to be funded by working capital or existing credit facilities. The Company received $33.1 million in proceeds from the sale of its Fishing busi- ness in 2000, which contributed to the cash flows provided by investing activities for that year. These proceeds were used to reduce both short-term and long-term debt. The Company paid, net of cash acquired, $0.6 million for two small businesses acquired in 2001 and $0.9 million for one business acquired in 2000. Financing Activities The following table sets forth the Company’s debt and capital structure at the end of the past three years: (millions) Current debt Long-term debt Total debt Shareholders’ equity Total capitalization Total debt to total capitalization $ 2002 8.0 80.2 88.2 124.1 $212.3 2001 $ 13.0 84.5 97.5 105.8 $203.3 2000 $ 59.5 45.8 105.3 100.8 $206.1 41.5% 48.0% 51.1% Cash flows used for financing activities totaled $8.4 million in 2002, $7.9 million in 2001 and $12.5 million in 2000. In December 2001 the Company consummated a private placement of long-term debt totaling $50.0 million. Cash provided by the private placement debt was used to pay down short-term debt of $48.4 million in 2002. Payments on long-term debt were $11.6 million, $6.8 million and $22.0 million, in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Included in 2000 was $15.1 million in payments from the proceeds of the sales of the Fishing business. At September 27, 2002, the Company had available unused credit facilities in excess of $77.0 million, which is believed to be adequate for its needs for the foreseeable future. Market Risk Management The Company is exposed to market risk stemming from changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and, to a lesser extent, commodity prices. Changes in these factors could cause fluctuations in earnings and cash flows. In the normal course of business, exposure to certain of these market risks is managed by entering into hedging trans- actions authorized under Company policies that place controls on these activities. Hedging transactions involve the use of a variety of derivative financial instruments. Derivatives are used only where there is an underlying exposure, not for trading or speculative purposes. Foreign Operations The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in Euro dollars, Swiss francs, Japanese yen and Canadian dollars. As the values of the currencies of the foreign countries in which the Company has operations increase or decrease relative to the U.S. dollar, the sales, expenses, profits, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations, as reported in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, increase or decrease, accordingly. The Company mitigates a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments, primarily for purchases of inventory and other assets denominated in foreign currencies. Interest Rates The Company’s debt structure and interest rate risk are managed through the use of fixed and floating rate debt. The Company’s primary exposure is to U.S. interest rates. The Company also periodically enters into interest rate swaps, caps or collars to hedge its exposure and lower financing costs. Commodities Certain components used in the Company’s products are exposed to commodity price changes. The Company manages this risk through instruments such as purchase orders and non-cancelable supply contracts. Primary commodity price exposures are metals and packaging materials. Sensitivity to Changes in Value The estimates that follow are intended to measure the maximum potential fair value or earnings the Company could lose in one year from adverse changes in foreign exchange rates or market interest rates under normal market conditions. The calcu- lations are not intended to represent actual losses in fair value or earnings that the Company expects to incur. The estimates do not consider favorable changes in market rates. Further, since the hedging instrument (the derivative) inversely correlates with the underlying exposure, any loss or gain in the fair value of derivatives would be generally offset by an increase or decrease in the fair value of the underlying exposures. The positions included in the calculations are foreign exchange forwards, currency swaps and fixed rate debt. Certain instruments are included in both categories of risk exposure calculated below. The calculations do not include the underlying foreign exchange positions that are hedged by these market risk sensitive instruments. The table below presents the estimated maximum potential one year loss in fair value and earnings before income taxes from a 10% movement in foreign currencies and a 100 basis point movement in interest rate market risk sensitive instruments outstanding at September 27, 2002: (millions) Foreign exchange rate instruments Interest rate instruments Estimated Impact on Earnings Before Income Taxes — $0.9 Fair Value — $2.3 Other Factors The Company has not been significantly impacted by inflationary pressures over the last several years. The Company anticipates that changing costs of basic raw materials may impact future operating costs and, accordingly, the prices of its products. The Company is involved in continuing programs to mitigate the impact of cost increases through changes in product design and identification of sourcing and manufacturing efficiencies. Price increases and, in certain situations, price decreases are imple- mented for individual products, when appropriate. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The Company’s management discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial state- ments, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related footnote disclosures. On an on- going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to customer programs and incentives, product returns, bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, pensions and other post-retirement benefits, and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 13 The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company recognizes revenue when title and risk of ownership have passed to the buyer. Allowances for doubtful accounts are estimated at the individual operat- ing companies based on estimates of losses related to customer receivable balances. Estimates are developed by using standard quantitative measures based on historical losses, adjusting for current economic conditions and, in some cases, evaluating specific customer accounts for risk of loss. The establishment of reserves requires the use of judgment and assumptions regarding the potential for losses on receivable balances. Though the Company considers these balances adequate and proper, changes in economic conditions in specific markets in which the Company operates could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on reserve balances required. Inventories The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management judgment is required to determine the reserve for obsolete or excess inventory. Inventory on hand may exceed future demand either because the product is outdated or because the amount on hand is more than can be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated at the individual operating companies using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. The Company also considers current forecast plans, as well as, market and industry conditions in establishing reserve levels. Though the Company considers these balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on reserve balances required. Deferred Taxes The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. While the Company has consid- ered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event the Company were to determine that it would not be able to realize all or part of its net deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should the Company determine that it would be able to realize its deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. 14 Goodwill and Intangible Impairment In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangibles the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges for these assets not previously recorded. On September 28, 2001 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” and was required to analyze its goodwill for impairment issues during the first six months of fiscal 2002, and then on a periodic basis thereafter. As a result of this analysis, the Company recorded a goodwill impair- ment charge of $22.9 million, net of tax, in the second quarter of fiscal 2002. Warranties The Company accrues a warranty reserve for estimated costs to provide warranty services. The Company’s estimate of costs to service its warranty obligations is based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues. To the extent the Company experiences increased warranty claim activity or increased costs associated with servicing those claims, revisions to the estimated war- ranty reserve would be required. The Company engages in product quality programs and processes, including monitoring and evaluating the quality of its suppliers, to help minimize warranty obligations. Pending Accounting Changes In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144). SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and provides additional imple- mentation guidance for assets to be held and used and assets to be disposed of other than by sale. There are not expected to be any financial implications related to the adoption of SFAS 144, and the guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 144 in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB No. 13, and Technical Corrections (SFAS 145). SFAS 145 clari- fies updates and simplifies existing accounting pronouncements related to gains and losses on extinguishments of debt and lease modifications, among other items. There are not expected to be any financial implications related to the adoption of SFAS 145, and the guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 145 in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (SFAS 146). SFAS 146 requires recording costs associated with exit or disposal activities at their fair values when a liability has been incurred. Under previous guidance, certain exit costs were accrued upon management’s commitment to an exit plan, which is generally before an actual liability has been incurred. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact on its results of operations from adopting SFAS 146. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 146 for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information with respect to this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its February 19, 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by reference, under the headings “Election of Directors – Compensation of Directors” and “Executive Compensation;” provided, however, that the subsection entitled “Executive Compensation – Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation” shall not be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES AND MANAGEMENT ABOUT MARKET RISK Information with respect to this item is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “Market Risk Management.” Information with respect to Item 403 of Regulation S-K is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its February 19, 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by reference, under the heading “Stock Ownership of Management and Others.” ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Information with respect to this item is included on pages F-1 to F-24. Information with respect to Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K as of September 27, 2002 is as follows. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON Equity Compensation Plan Information ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. PA R T I I I ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Information with respect to this item, except for certain information on executive officers (which appears at the end of Part I of this report) is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its February 19, 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by reference, under the headings “Election of Directors” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” provided, however, that the subsection entitled “Election of Directors – Audit Committee Report” shall not be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference. Number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options Equity Compensation Plans approved by shareholders Equity Compensation Plans A 1,064,019 not approved by shareholders — B $9.06 — Number of shares remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding shares reflected in Column A) C 136,602(1) — (1) All of the available shares under the 1994 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan (44,432) and under the 2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (92,170) may be issued upon the exercise of stock options or granted as restricted stock, and, in the case of the 2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, as share units. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Information with respect to this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its February 19, 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is incorporated herein by reference, under the heading “Certain Transactions.” 15 Financial Statement Schedules All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, are not required or equiv- alent information has been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto. Exhibits See Exhibit Index. Reports on Form 8-K On September 13, 2002, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 9, 2002 to reflect (under Item 2 of Form 8-K) the Company’s disposi- tion of its Jack Wolfskin business to an affiliate of Bain Capital Fund VII-E (UK), Limited Partnership pursuant to a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2002. The report included (under Item 7 of Form 8-K) the following financial statements: Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 28, 2002 and Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended September 28, 2001 and the nine months ended June 28, 2002. PA R T I V ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (a) Within the 90 days prior to the date of this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and proce- dures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them in a timely manner to material information relating to our Company (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings. (b) There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls subsequent to the date we carried out this evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K The following documents are filed as a part of this Form 10-K: Financial Statements Included in Item 8 of Part II of this Form 10-K are the following Reports of Independent Auditors Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 27, 2002 and September 28, 2001 Consolidated Statements of Operations – Years ended September 27, 2002, September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Years ended September 27, 2002, September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Years ended September 27, 2002, September 28, 2001 and September 29, 2000 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 16 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Racine and State of Wisconsin, on the 16th day of December 2002. JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. (Registrant) By /s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 16th day of December 2002. /s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold (Helen P. Johnson-Leipold) /s/ Thomas F. Pyle, Jr. (Thomas F. Pyle, Jr.) /s/ Samuel C. Johnson (Samuel C. Johnson) /s/ Gregory E. Lawton (Gregory E. Lawton) /s/ Terry E. London (Terry E. London.) /s/ John M. Fahey, Jr. (John M. Fahey, Jr.) /s/ Paul A. Lehmann (Paul A. Lehmann) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) Vice Chairman of the Board and Director Director Director Director Director Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) CERTIFICATIONS I, Helen P. Johnson-Leipold, certify that: 1) I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Johnson Outdoors Inc.; 2) Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue state- ment of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the state- ments made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; 3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial informa- tion included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material infor- mation relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and proce- dures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the “Evaluation Date”); and c) presented in this annual report are our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of regis- trant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any mate- rial weaknesses in internal controls; and 17 c) presented in this annual report are our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of regis- trant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any mate- rial weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and 6) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other fac- tors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: December 26, 2002 /s/ Paul A. Lehmann Paul A. Lehmann Vice President and Chief Financial Officer b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and 6) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other fac- tors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: December 26, 2002 /s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Chairman and Chief Executive Officer I, Paul A. Lehmann, certify that: 1) I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Johnson Outdoors Inc.; 2) Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue state- ment of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the state- ments made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; 3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial informa- tion included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material infor- mation relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and proce- dures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the “Evaluation Date”); and 18 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Title Page No. Exhibit Title Page No. 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company as amended through * February 17, 2000. (Filed as Exhibit 3.1(a) to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.) 3.2(a) Bylaws of the Company as amended through December 16, 2002 3.2(b) Amendment to Bylaws of the Company dated as of December 16, 2002 4.1 Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 First Amendment dated October 31, 1996 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.) Second Amendment dated September 30, 1997 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.) Third Amendment dated October 3, 1997 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.) Fourth Amendment dated January 10, 2000 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.) Fifth Amendment dated December 13, 2001 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.) * * * * * * 4.7 Consent and Amendment dated of September 6, 2002 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. 4.8 Note Agreement dated as of September 15, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 4.15 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.9 First Amendment dated January 10, 2000 to Note Agreement dated September 15, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.10 Second Amendment dated December 13, 2001 to Note Agreement dated September 15, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.11 Consent and Amendment dated as of September 6, 2002 to Note Agreement dated September 15, 1997. 4.12 3-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 31, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.13 Amendment No. 1 to 3-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 18, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 4.11 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.14 Note Agreement dated as of December 13, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.) 4.15 Consent and Amendment dated of September 6, 2002 to Note Agreement dated as of December 13, 2001. 9 Johnson Outdoors Inc. Class B common stock Voting Trust Agreement, dated December 30, 1993 (Filed as Exhibit 9 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference.) * * * * * * * * * * 19 Exhibit Title Page No. Exhibit Title Page No. 10.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2000, by and between Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Berkley Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.2 Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2000, by and between Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Berkley Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.) * * 10.9+ Form of Agreement of Indemnity and Exoneration with Directors and Officers. (Filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-16998 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.10 Consulting and administrative agreements with S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-16998 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.3+ Johnson Outdoors Inc. Amended and Restated 1986 Stock Option * Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.11+ Johnson Outdoors Inc. 1994 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-88091 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.4 Registration Rights Agreement regarding Johnson Outdoors Inc. * 10.12+ Johnson Outdoors Inc. 1994 Non-Employee Director Stock common stock issued to the Johnson family prior to the acquisition of Johnson Diversified, Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-16998 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.5 Registration Rights Agreement regarding Johnson Outdoors Inc. Class A common stock held by Mr. Samuel C. Johnson. (Filed as Exhibit 28 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 1991 and incorporated herein by reference.) * 10.6+ Form of Restricted Stock Agreement. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the * Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-23299 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.7+ Form of Supplemental Retirement Agreement of Johnson Diversified, Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-16998 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.8+ Johnson Outdoors Retirement and Savings Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 29, 1989 and incorporated herein by reference.) * * Ownership Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-88089 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.13+ Johnson Outdoors Economic Value Added Bonus Plan (Filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.14+ Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.) 10.15+ Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2002, by and between, among others, Johnson Outdoors Inc. and an affiliate of Bain Capital Fund VII-E (UK), Limited Partnership. (Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated September 9, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.) 11 Statement regarding computation of per share earnings. (Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s 2001 Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.) 21 Subsidiaries of the Company as of September 27, 2002. * * * * * * * * 20 Exhibit Title Page No. 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. 23.2 Consent of KPMG LLP. 99.1 Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of * Shareholders. Except to the extent specifically incorporated herein by reference, the Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders shall not be deemed to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of this Form 10-K. The Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the Company’s fiscal year. 99.2 Certification of Chairman and CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. €1350 99.3 Certification of Vice President and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. €1350 ** Incorporated herein by reference. *+ A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. 21 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT OF MANAGEMENT Table of Contents Page Report of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1 Report of Independent Public Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2 Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 Consolidated Statements of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-8 The management of Johnson Outdoors Inc. is responsible for the preparation and integrity of all financial statements and other information contained in this Form 10-K. We rely on a system of internal financial controls to meet the responsibility of providing accurate financial statements. The system provides reasonable assurances that assets are safeguarded, that transactions are executed in accordance with man- agement’s authorization and that the financial statements are prepared on a world- wide basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial statements for each of the years covered in this Form 10-K have been audited by independent auditors, who have provided an independent assessment as to the fairness of the financial statements, after obtaining an understanding of the Company’s systems and procedures and performing such other tests as deemed necessary. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed solely of directors who are not officers of the Company, meets with management and the independent auditors to review the results of their work and to satisfy itself that their respective responsibilities are being properly discharged. The independent auditors have full and free access to the Audit Committee and have regular discussions with the Committee regarding appropriate auditing and financial reporting matters. Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paul A. Lehmann Vice President and Chief Financial Officer F-1 expense (including any related tax effects) recognized in those periods related to goodwill, as a result of initially applying Statement No. 142 to the Company’s under- lying records obtained from management, and (b) testing the mathematical accuracy of the reconciliation of adjusted net income to reported net income, and the related earnings-per-share amounts. In our opinion, the disclosures for 2001 in Note 1 are appropriate. However, we were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the 2001 financial statements of the Company other than with respect to such disclosures and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on the 2001 financial statements taken as a whole. As explained in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective September 29, 2001, the Company changed its method of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. Ernst & Young LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 8, 2002 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Shareholders and Board of Directors Johnson Outdoors Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 27, 2002 and the related consolidated state- ments of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s man- agement. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of Johnson Outdoors Inc. as of September 28, 2001, and for the year then ended were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. Those auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements in their report dated November 8, 2001, except for Notes 5 and 17 as to which the date is December 21, 2001. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and sub- sidiaries as of September 27, 2002 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As discussed above, the financial statements of Johnson Outdoors Inc. as of September 28, 2001, and for the year then ended were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. As described in Note 1, these financial statements have been revised to include the transitional disclosures required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (Statement) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which was adopted by the Company as of September 29, 2001. Our audit proce- dures with respect to the disclosures in Note 1 with respect to 2001 included (a) agreeing the previously reported net income to the previously issued financial state- ments and the adjustments to reported net income representing amortization F-2 The following report is a copy of a report previously issued by Arthur Andersen LLP in connection with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2001. This opinion has not been reissued by Arthur Andersen LLP. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT Shareholders and Board of Directors Johnson Outdoors Inc.: REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Shareholders and Board of Directors Johnson Outdoors Inc.: We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 28, 2001 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s manage- ment. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 28, 2001 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As explained in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective September 30, 2000, the Company changed its method of accounting for derivative instruments. We have audited the consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year ended September 29, 2000. These consolidated finan- cial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsi- bility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and subsidiaries and their cash flows for the year ended September 29, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. KPMG LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 6, 2000 Arthur Andersen LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 8, 2001, except for Notes 5 and 17, as to which the date is December 21, 2001. F-3 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (thousands, except share data) Assets Current assets: Cash and temporary cash investments Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,028 and $3,739, respectively Inventories Deferred income taxes Other current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Deferred income taxes Intangible assets, net Other assets Total assets Liabilities And Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt Accounts payable Accrued liabilities: Salaries and wages Income taxes Other Total current liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities Other liabilities Total liabilities Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock: none issued Common stock: Class A shares issued: September 27, 2002, 7,112,155; September 28, 2001, 6,946,012 Class B shares issued (convertible into Class A shares): September 27, 2002, 1,222,729; September 28, 2001, 1,222,729 Capital in excess of par value Retained earnings Deferred compensation Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total shareholders’ equity Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. September 27 2002 September 28 2001 $ 100,830 39,972 42,231 5,083 4,021 192,137 29,611 19,588 27,139 2,810 $ 271,285 $ 8,058 13,589 9,428 6,567 24,005 61,647 80,195 5,298 147,140 — 355 61 47,583 88,089 (22) (11,921) 124,145 $ 271,285 $ 16,069 45,585 61,700 5,269 4,557 133,180 35,879 19,577 55,288 989 $ 244,913 $ 12,985 12,157 5,968 1,206 17,237 49,553 84,550 5,031 139,134 — 347 61 44,411 80,162 (44) (19,158) 105,779 $ 244,913 F-4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (thousands, except per share data) Net sales Cost of sales Gross profit Operating expenses: Marketing and selling Administrative management, finance and information systems Research and development Amortization of acquisition costs Profit sharing Strategic charges Total operating expenses Operating profit Interest income Interest expense Gain on sale of subsidiary Other expense, net Income from continuing operations before income taxes and before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Income tax expense Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $563 Income (loss) from disposal of discontinued operations, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $255 and $(1,840) for 2002 and 2000, respectively Income (loss) from effect of change in accounting principle, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(2,200) and $845 for 2002 and 2001, respectively Net income (loss) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Net effect of change in accounting principle Net income (loss) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Net effect of change in accounting principle Net income (loss) The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. F-5 September 27 2002 $ 342,532 201,478 141,054 78,224 31,929 6,729 374 2,340 1,707 121,303 19,751 (968) 6,630 (27,251) 847 40,493 10,185 30,308 — 495 (22,876) 7,927 3.69 0.06 (2.79) 0.96 3.59 0.06 (2.71) 0.94 $ $ $ $ $ September 28 2001 $345,637 206,856 138,781 78,192 29,138 7,565 5,288 1,432 1,448 123,063 15,718 (548) 9,085 — 1,091 6,090 2,480 3,610 — — 1,755 5,365 0.44 — 0.22 0.66 0.44 — 0.22 0.66 $ $ $ $ $ Year Ended September 29 2000 $354,889 210,315 144,574 75,446 28,442 7,854 2,951 2,793 2,369 119,855 24,719 (421) 9,799 — 261 15,080 6,705 8,375 (940) (24,418) — $ (16,983) $ $ $ $ 1.03 (3.12) — (2.09) 1.03 (3.12) — (2.09) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (thousands) Balance at October 1, 1999 Net loss Issuance of restricted stock Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan Amortization of deferred compensation Translation adjustment Translation adjustment recognized in net loss on sale of Fishing business Balance at September 29, 2000 Net income Issuance of restricted stock Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan Amortization of deferred compensation Translation adjustment Translation adjustment recognized in the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Balance at September 28, 2001 Net income Issuance of restricted stock Exercise of stock options Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan Amortization of deferred compensation Translation adjustment Translation adjustment recognized in the gain on sale of Jack Wolfskin subsidiary Additional minimum pension liability Building gain Common Stock $406 — — 1 — — — 407 — — 1 — — — 408 — — 7 1 — — — — — Capital in Excess of Par Value $44,205 — 19 67 — — — 44,291 — 50 70 — — — 44,411 — 60 1,735 75 — — — — 1,302 Retained Earnings Deferred Compensation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Treasury Stock Comprehensive Income (Loss) $91,832 (16,983) — (52) — — — 74,797 5,365 — — — — — 80,162 7,927 — — — — — — — — $(134) — (19) — 76 — — (77) — (50) — 83 — — (44) — (60) — — 82 — — — — $ (9,049) — — — — (10,346) 809 (18,586) — — — — 2,402 (2,974) (19,158) — — — — — 4,378 3,057 (198) — $ (82) — — 82 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — $ (16,983) — — — (10,346) — $ (27,329) $ 5,365 — — — 2,402 — $ 7,767 $ 7,927 — — — — 4,378 — (198) — BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. $416 $47,583 $88,089 $ (22) $(11,921) $ — $ 12,107 F-6 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (thousands) Cash Provided By Operations Net income (loss) Less income (loss) from discontinued operations Less income from cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principal to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: Depreciation and amortization Provision for doubtful accounts receivable Provision for inventory reserves Deferred income taxes Gain on sale of subsidiary Impairment of goodwill Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of businesses acquired or sold: Accounts receivable Inventories Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other, net Cash Provided By (Used For) Investing Activities Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash Payments for purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired Net additions to property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Cash Used For Financing Activities Proceeds from issuance of senior notes Principal payments on senior notes and other long-term debt Net change in short-term debt Common stock transactions Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on cash Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations Increase (decrease) in cash and temporary cash investments Cash And Temporary Cash Investments Beginning of year End of year The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. F-7 September 27 2002 September 28 2001 $ 7,927 495 (22,876) 30,308 9,096 1,937 1,798 4,026 (27,251) — (4,488) 4,821 15,218 (1,661) 33,804 59,295 — (7,697) 5,182 56,780 50,000 (11,604) (48,364) 1,536 (8,432) 2,609 — 84,761 $ 5,365 — 1,755 3,610 13,516 2,460 1,529 (2,922) — 2,526 6,780 124 (11,391) (760) 15,472 — (573) (9,765) 730 (9,608) — (6,784) (1,143) 71 (7,856) 698 — (1,294) Year Ended September 29 2000 $ (16,983) (25,358) — 8,375 12,523 1,812 853 (374) — — (10,728) (8,358) 3,910 1,738 9,751 33,126 (864) (14,075) 1,838 20,025 — (21,969) 9,351 97 (12,521) (1,790) (8,076) 7,389 16,069 $100,830 17,363 $ 16,069 9,974 $ 17,363 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Johnson Outdoors Inc. is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name outdoor equipment, diving, watercraft and motors products. All monetary amounts, other than share and per share amounts, are stated in thou- sands and are from continuing operations. 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries (the Company) and are stated in conform- ity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and operating results and the disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. For the Company, significant esti- mates include the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, reserves for inventory valuation, recoverability of goodwill, reserves for sales returns, reserves for warranty service and the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Inventories attributable to continuing operations at the end of the respective years consist of the following: Raw materials Work in process Finished goods Less reserves 2002 $ 17,709 1,072 25,633 44,414 2,183 $ 42,231 2001 $19,892 2,592 42,620 65,104 3,404 $61,700 Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of plant and equipment is determined by straight-line and accelerated methods over estimated useful lives, which range from 3 to 30 years. Upon retirement or disposition, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operat- ing results. Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consist of the following: The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal years ended September 27, 2002 (hereinafter 2002), September 28, 2001 (hereinafter 2001) and September 27, 2000 (hereinafter 2000) each comprise 52 weeks. Property and improvements Buildings and improvements Furniture, fixtures and equipment Cash and Temporary Cash Investments The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be equivalent to cash. The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses as a result of this practice and does not believe that significant credit risk exists. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in, first-out method) or market. 2002 $ 1,103 18,920 80,315 100,338 70,727 $ 29,611 2001 $ 1,423 21,861 86,221 109,505 73,626 $ 35,879 Less accumulated depreciation Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment The Company annually assesses the recoverability of property, plant and equipment, primarily by determining whether the depreciation of the balance over its remaining life can be recovered through projected undiscounted future operating cash flows of the related businesses. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured primarily based on the deficiency of projected discounted future operating cash flows relative to the value of the assets, using a discount rate reflecting the Company’s cost of capital, which currently approximates 10%. There was no impairment of property, plant and equipment during 2002. F-8 Intangible Assets Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method with periods ranging from 3 to 16 years for patents, trademarks and other intangible assets. Subsequent to September 28, 2001, goodwill is not subject to amortization. Intangible assets at the end of the respective years consist of the following: Goodwill Patents, trademarks and other Less accumulated amortization 2002 $ 38,541 4,840 43,381 16,242 $ 27,139 2001 $68,830 4,275 73,105 17,817 $55,288 Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangibles Effective September 29, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 142. In accordance with the adoption of this new standard, the Company ceased the amortization of good- will. If SFAS 142 had been in effect for the prior periods presented, the Company’s income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in account- ing principle would have been $5,950 or $0.73 per diluted share for the year ended September 28, 2001 and $10,631 or $1.31 per diluted share for the year ended September 29, 2000. As required under SFAS 142, the Company has performed an assessment of the carrying value of goodwill using a number of criteria, including the value of the overall enterprise as of September 29, 2001. This assessment resulted in a write off of goodwill totaling $22,876, net of tax ($2.71 per diluted share) and has been reflected as a change in accounting principle. The write off is associated with the Watercraft ($12,900) and Diving ($10,000) business units. Future impairment charges from existing operations or other acquisitions, if any, will be reflected as an operating expense in the statement of operations. In 2001, under the guidance prior to the adoption of SFAS 142, the Company recognized in operating expenses a $2,526 write-down for impaired goodwill related to the Airguide brand in the Motors business. Income Taxes The Company provides for income taxes currently payable, and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement and taxable income. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of the deferred tax assets, will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the years in which those temporary dif- ferences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Federal and state income taxes are provided on foreign subsidiary income distributed to, or taxable in, the U.S. during the year. At September 27, 2002, net undistrib- uted earnings of foreign subsidiaries total approximately $91,692. The Company considers these unremitted earnings to be permanently invested abroad and no provision for federal or state taxes have been made on these amounts. In the future, if foreign earnings are returned to the U.S., provision for income taxes will be made. The Company’s U.S. entities file a consolidated federal income tax return. Employee Benefits The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans. Pension obligations, which are generally based on compensation and years of service, are funded by payments to pension fund trustees. The Company’s policy is generally to fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto. Profit sharing and other retirement costs are funded at least annually. Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the year. Results of operations are translated at monthly average exchange rates. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as accumulated other compre- hensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. The Company operates internationally, which gives rise to exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates. To minimize the effect of fluctuating foreign currencies on its income, the Company periodically enters into foreign currency forward contracts. The Company primarily hedges assets, inventory F-9 purchases and loans denominated in foreign currencies. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes. Gains and losses on unhedged exposures are recorded in operating results. The contracts are used to hedge known foreign currency transactions on a continuing basis for periods consistent with the Company’s exposures. Beginning September 30, 2000 upon the adoption of SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of SFAS Statement No. 133 and SFAS 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the foreign currency forward contact is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the futures contact, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of changes. Adoption of these new accounting standards resulted in a cumulative after-tax gain of approximately $1.8 million and an accumulated other comprehensive loss of approximately $3.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001. At September 27, 2002, the Company had no foreign currency contracts. At September 28, 2001, foreign currency contracts with contractual amounts totaling approximately $6,500 were in place, hedging existing and anticipated transactions. The contracts, which were executed with major financial institutions, generally mature within one year with no credit loss anticipated for failure of the counterpar- ties to perform. At September 28, 2001, the fair value of these instruments was approximately $200 greater than the contractual amount. Revenue Recognition Revenue from sales is recognized when all substantial risk of ownership transfers to the customer, which is generally upon shipment of products. Estimated costs of returns and allowances are accrued when revenue is recognized. Advertising The Company expenses substantially all costs related to production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued in relation to sales. Advertising expense attributable to continuing operations in 2002, 2001 and 2000 totaled $16,340, $18,282 and $18,435, respectively. Capitalized costs at September 27, 2002 and September 28, 2001 totaled $726 and $1,653, respectively, and primarily include catalogs and costs of advertising which has not yet run for the first time. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling expense attributable to continuing operations included in marketing and selling expense was $12,208, $12,821and $13,007 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Research and Development Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock options using the intrinsic value based method. Accordingly, compensation cost is generally recognized only for stock options granted with an exercise price lower than the market price on the date of grant. The Company’s practice is to grant options with an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of the grant. The fair value of restricted shares awarded in excess of the amount paid for such shares is recognized as compensation and is amortized over 1 to 3 years from the date of award, the period after which all restrictions generally lapse. Pending Accounting Changes In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144). SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and provides additional imple- mentation guidance for assets to be held and used and assets to be disposed of other than by sale. There are not expected to be any financial implications related to the adoption of SFAS 144, and the guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 144 in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, Rescission of FASB No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB No. 13, and Technical Corrections (SFAS 145). SFAS 145 clari- fies, updates and simplifies existing accounting pronouncements related to gains and losses on extinguishments of debt and lease modifications, among other items. There are not expected to be any financial implications related to the adoption of SFAS 145, and the guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 145 in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. F-10 In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (SFAS 146). SFAS 146 requires recording costs associated with exit or disposal activities at their fair values when a liability has been incurred. Under previous guidance, certain exit costs were accrued upon management’s com- mitment to an exit plan, which is generally before an actual liability has been incurred. The Company does not anticipate a significant impact on its results of operations from adopting this Statement. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 146 for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years’ amounts to conform with the current year presentation. 2 STRATEGIC CHARGES In 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company recorded strategic charges totaling $1,707, $1,448 and $2,369, respectively. In 2002 strategic charges included moving and other exit costs related to the relo- cation of manufacturing facilities in the Watercraft business and increased reserves for doubtful accounts receivable and excess inventory related to the North American Jack Wolfskin closure. Unexpended funds at year end related to these actions were approximately $450. In 2001 strategic charges included severance, moving and other exit costs related primarily to the closure and relocation of manufacturing facilities in the Watercraft business. Severance costs included in the strategic charges totaled $660 and approx- imately 88 employees were impacted by these actions. There are no unexpended funds related to this action as of the end of 2002. In 2000 strategic charges included severance, moving and other exit costs related primarily to the closure and relocation of a manufacturing facility in the Motors business. Severance costs included in the strategic charges totaled $1,469 and approximately 95 employees were impacted by these actions. There are no unex- pended funds related to this action as of the end of 2002. 3 ACQUISITIONS During 2001, the Company completed the acquisition of two small businesses which manufacture paddles and marine accessories. The initial purchase price, including direct expenses, for the acquisitions was approximately $600, of which approximately $420 was recorded as intangible assets. F-11 During 2000, the Company completed the acquisition of the common stock of Pacific Kayak Ltd., a manufacturer of sit-on-top and sea touring kayaks located in Auckland, New Zealand. The initial purchase price, including direct expenses, for the acquisition was approximately $962, of which approximately $584 was recorded as intangible assets. An additional payment of approximately $70 was earned in 2001 based upon achievement of specified levels of sales of the acquired business. There are no additional payments available after 2002. During 1999, the Company completed the acquisition of the common stock of Extrasport, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and marketer of personal flotation devices. The initial purchase price, including direct expenses, for the acquisition was approximately $3,300, of which approximately $2,500 was recorded as intangible assets. Additional payments of approximately $150 for 2000, 2001 and 2002 were earned based on minimum payment amounts in the purchase agreement. There are no additional payments available after 2002. In December 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of True North Paddle & Necky Kayaks Ltd., a privately held manufacturer and marketer of Necky kayaks, and an affiliated entity. The initial purchase price, including direct expenses, for the acqui- sition was approximately $5,700, of which approximately $3,200 was recorded as intangible assets. Additional payments of approximately $170 and $600 were earned in 2000 and 1999, respectively. An additional payment in 2003 is dependent upon the achievement of specified levels of sales and profitability of the acquired business. All acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method and, accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements include the results of operations since the respective dates of acquisition. Additional payments, if required, will increase intangible assets. 4 SALE OF JACK WOLFSKIN BUSINESS In September 2002, the Company sold its Jack Wolfskin business. The sale price totaled 60,320 Euros ($59,295 U.S. dollars) after an adjustment based on net working capital of the business as finally determined. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of $22,351, after tax. In connection with the sale, the Company will exit its North American Jack Wolfskin operations. The Company recorded strategic charges amounting to $450 related to exiting these operations. Long-term debt at the end of the respective years consists of the following: 5 SALE OF FISHING BUSINESS In March 2000, the Company sold its Fishing business. As a result, operations and related assets and liabilities of the Fishing group have been classified as discontinued for all periods presented herein. The sale price totaled $47,279, including $14,056 of accounts receivable retained by the Company and $2,367 of debt assumed by the buyer. The Company recorded a loss of $24,418, net of tax, related to the sale of the business, taking into account operating results from the measurement date to the date of disposal. In addition, the Company recorded an after tax loss from opera- tions up to the measurement date of $940 in 2000. 2001 senior notes 1998 senior notes 1996 senior notes Other long-term notes Fair value adjustment of hedged debt In March 2002, the Company recognized a gain from discontinued operations of $495, net of tax, related to the final accounting for the sale of the Fishing business. Less current maturities 2002 $ 50,000 16,800 17,700 1,988 86,488 1,765 88,253 8,058 $ 80,195 2001 $50,000 18,800 23,700 5,392 97,892 — 97,892 13,342 $84,550 Net sales of the Fishing group were $32,667 for 2000. Interest expense of $90 for 2000 that is directly attributable to the Fishing group is allocated to discontinued operations. 6 INDEBTEDNESS Short-term debt at the end of the respective years consists of the following: Commercial paper and bank loans Current maturities of long-term debt Less short-term debt refinanced, 2001 Senior Notes 2002 $ — 8,058 — $ 8,058 2001 $49,643 13,342 50,000 $12,985 Short-term credit facilities provide for borrowings with interest rates set periodically by reference to market rates. Commercial paper rates are set by competitive bidding. The weighted average interest rate on short-term indebtedness was 5.8% at September 28, 2001. The Company’s primary facility is a $70,000 unsecured revolv- ing credit agreement expiring in 2004, which includes a maximum amount of $30,000 in support of commercial paper issuance. At September 27, 2002, the Company’s market rate was LIBOR plus 150 basis points. The Company has lines of credit, both foreign and domestic, totaling $80,700, of which $77,000 is avail- able at September 27, 2002. The Company also utilizes letters of credit for trade financing purposes. Letters of credit outstanding at September 27, 2002 are $1,909. In December 2001, the Company issued unsecured senior notes totaling $50,000 with an interest rate of 7.82%. The senior notes have annual principal payments of $10,000 beginning December 2004 with a final payment due December 2008. Proceeds from the issuance of the senior notes were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s primary revolving credit facility. In 1998, the Company issued unsecured senior notes totaling $25,000 with an interest rate of 7.15%. The 1998 senior notes have remaining annual principal pay- ments of $800 to $7,000 with a final payment due October 2007. In 1996, the Company issued unsecured senior notes totaling $30,000 with an interest rate of 7.77% and $15,000 with an interest rate of 6.98%. The 1996 sen- ior notes have remaining annual principal payments of $500 to $7,500 with a final payment due October 2004. The Company financed a portion of the initial purchase price for the common stock of Uwatec AG in 1997 with a note from the sellers. Interest on the deferred amount is payable annually at 6%. The obligation is denominated in Swiss francs. The current outstanding balance of $1,811 is unsecured, and will be settled upon expiration of the warranty provisions limitation period negotiated pursuant to the original purchase contract. The Company’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable- rate debt. To manage this risk in a cost efficient manner, the Company enters into interest rate swaps in which the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to F-12 an agreed upon notional principal amount. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk- management objectives and strategies for understanding hedge transactions. Interest rate swaps that met specific conditions under SFAS No. 133 are accounted for as fair value hedges. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of these instru- ments are immediately recorded in earnings. The mark-to-market values of both the fair value hedging instruments and the underlying debt obligations are recorded as equal and offsetting gains and losses in the interest expense component of the state- ment of operations. The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements was approximately $1,765 at September 27, 2002 and included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. All existing fair value hedges are 100% effective. As a result, there is no impact to earnings due to hedge ineffectiveness. In January 2002, the Company entered into the interest rate swap agreements described below, which effectively convert some of the fixed rate senior notes to vari- able rate debt. Hedged Debt 2001 senior notes - 7.82% 1998 senior notes - 7.15% 1996 senior notes - 7.77% 1996 senior notes - 6.98% Notional Amount of Swap Effective Interest Rate(1) Fiscal Year Expiration Swap Fair Value $20,000 9,000 12.300 5,400 4.89% 4.95% 5.99% 5.24% 2006 2006 2005 2005 $1,066 331 269 99 $1,765 (1) Effective rate for the year ended September 27, 2002 of notional amount of senior notes based on interest rate swaps entered into in January 2002 Aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt in each of the next five years ending September 2007 are as follows: Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Thereafter $ 8,058 9,611 15,700 13,500 17,000 22,619 Interest paid was $6,214, $9,178, and $10,471 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. F-13 Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with sim- ilar terms and average maturities, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt as of September 27, 2002 and September 28, 2001 is approximately $89,900 and $98,300, respectively. The carrying value of all other financial instruments approx- imates the fair value. Certain of the Company’s loan agreements require that Samuel C. Johnson, mem- bers of his family and related entities (hereinafter the Johnson Family) continue to own stock having votes sufficient to elect a 51% majority of the directors. At September 27, 2002, the Johnson Family held approximately 3,286,000 shares or 46% of the Class A common stock, approximately 1,168,000 shares or 96% of the Class B common stock and approximately 77% of the voting power of both classes of common stock taken as a whole. The agreements also contain restrictive covenants regarding the Company’s net worth, indebtedness, fixed charge coverage and distribution of earnings. The Company is in compliance with the restrictive covenants of such agreements, as amended from time to time. 7 LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS The Company leases certain operating facilities and machinery and equipment under long-term, noncancelable operating leases. Future minimum rental commit- ments under noncancelable operating leases attributable to having an initial term in excess of one year at September 27, 2002 are as follows: Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Thereafter $5,390 3,992 3,027 2,587 2,054 6,232 Future minimum rental commitments to related parties are $623, $623, $456 and $132 for 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively. Rental expense attributable to continuing operations under all leases was approximately $6,830, $6,739 and $6,727 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company makes commitments in a broad variety of areas, including capital expenditures, contracts for services, sponsorship of broadcast media and supply of fin- ished products and components, all of which are in the ordinary course of business. 8 INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to continuing operations for the respective years consists of the following: The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities attributable to continuing operations at the end of the respective years are presented below: 2002 2001 2000 2002 2001 Current: Federal State Foreign Deferred $ 204 74 9,732 175 $10,185 $ — 101 5,301 (2,922) $2,480 $ 17 490 6,572 (374) $ 6,705 The significant components of deferred tax expense (benefit) attributable to contin- uing operations are as follows: Deferred tax expense (benefit) (exclusive of effects of other components listed below) Increase in beginning of the year balance of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 2002 2001 2000 $ (177) $ (3,185) $ (822) 352 175 $ 263 $ (2,922) 488 $ (374) Deferred tax assets: Inventories Compensation Foreign tax credit carryforwards Goodwill and other intangibles Net operating loss carryforwards Other Total gross deferred tax assets Less valuation allowance Deferred tax liabilities: Foreign statutory reserves Goodwill and other intangibles Total deferred tax liabilities Net deferred tax asset $ 1,838 4,800 2,240 1,579 19,758 2,869 33,084 8,398 24,686 15 — 15 $ 24,671 $ 2,089 2,978 3,761 — 21,562 5,138 35,528 8,046 27,482 1,867 769 2,636 $24,846 The net deferred tax asset is recorded as $5,083 in current and $19,588 in non- current assets for 2002 and $5,269 in current and $19,577 in non-current assets for 2001. Following is the income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle for domestic and foreign operations: United States Foreign 2002 $ (1,477) 41,970 $ 40,493 2001 $ (5,719) 11,809 $ 6,090 2000 $ (1,436) 16,516 $15,080 F-14 The significant differences between the statutory federal tax rate and the effective income tax rates for income from continuing operations are as follows: Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit Foreign rate differential Change in beginning of year valuation allowance Foreign operating losses Other 2002 2001 2000 34.0% 34.0% 34.0% — (8.8) 0.1 0.1 (0.2) 25.2% 0.9 1.3 4.3 — 0.2 40.7% 3.8 1.4 3.0 0.6 1.7 44.5% At September 27, 2002, the Company has $2,240 of foreign tax credit carryfor- wards available to be offset against future U.S. tax liability. The credits expire in 2003 through 2008 if not utilized. These carryforwards have been fully reserved for in the valuation allowance. The balance of the valuation allowance related to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits. At September 27, 2002, the Company has a U.S. federal operating loss carryforward of $36,676 which begin to expire in 2012, and various state net operating loss carryforwards. During 2002, 2001 and 2000, foreign net operating loss carry- forwards were utilized, resulting in a reduction in income tax expense of $27, $32 and $152, respectively. In addition, certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have net operating loss carryforwards totaling $1,453. These amounts are available to offset future taxable income over the next 14 to 20 years and are anticipated to be utilized during this period. Taxes paid attributable to continuing operations were $4,663, $4,337, $9,935 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Net periodic pension cost for noncontributory defined benefit pension plans includes the following components. Service cost Interest on projected benefit obligation Less return on plan assets Amortization of unrecognized: Net loss Prior service cost Transition asset Net amount recognized 2002 $471 841 652 28 26 (80) $634 2001 $343 792 631 1 26 (80) $451 2000 $315 763 592 4 26 (81) $435 The following provides a reconciliation of the changes in the plans benefit obliga- tion and fair value of assets for 2002 and 2001 and a statement of the funded status at the end of each year: 2002 2001 Benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year Service cost Interest cost Actuarial loss Benefits paid Benefit obligation at end of year Fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year Actual return on plan assets Company contributions Benefits paid Fair value of plan assets at end of year Funded status: Funded status of the plan Unrecognized net loss Unrecognized prior service cost Unrecognized transition asset Net liability recognized $11,929 471 841 21 (681) $12,581 $ 7,684 (298) 332 (681) $ 7,037 $ (5,544) 2,702 97 (130) $ (2,875) $10,332 343 792 1,094 (632) $11,929 $ 8,620 (582) 278 (632) $ 7,684 $ (4,245) 2,084 123 (211) $ (2,249) F-15 The following summarizes the components of the net liability recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at the end of the respective years: 11 COMMON STOCK Common stock at the end of the respective years was as follows: Prepaid benefit cost Accrued benefit liability Intangible asset Accumulation of other comprehensive income Net liability recognized 2002 $ — (3,269) 90 304 $(2,875) 2001 $ — (2,249) — — $(2,249) Plan assets are invested primarily in stock and bond mutual funds and insurance contracts. Actuarial assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation are as follows: Discount rate Long-term rate of return Average salary increase rate 2002 7.25% 8 5 2001 7.25% 8 5 2000 8% 8 5 A majority of the Company’s full-time employees are covered by profit sharing and defined contribution programs. Participating entities determine profit sharing distributions under various performance and service based formulas. Expense attributable to continuing operations under the defined contribution programs was approximately $2,300, $2,200 and $1,900 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 10 PREFERRED STOCK The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock in various classes and series, of which there are none currently issued or outstanding. Class A, $.05 par value: Authorized Outstanding Class B, $.05 par value: Authorized Outstanding 2002 2001 20,000,000 7,112,155 20,000,000 6,946,012 3,000,000 1,222,729 3,000,000 1,222,729 Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to elect 25% of the members of the Board of Directors and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to elect the remaining directors. With respect to matters other than the election of directors or any matters for which class voting is required by law, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share while holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. If any dividends (other than dividends paid in shares of the Company) are paid by the Company on its common stock, a dividend would be paid on each share of Class A common stock equal to 110% of the amount paid on each share of Class B common stock. Each share of Class B common stock is convertible at any time into one share of Class A common stock. During 2002 and 2001, no shares of Class B common stock were converted into Class A common stock. During 2000, 132 shares of Class B common stock were converted into Class A common stock. 12 STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS The Company’s current stock ownership plans provide for issuance of options to acquire shares of Class A common stock by key executives and non-employee directors. All stock options have been granted at a price not less than fair market value at the date of grant and become exercisable over periods of one to four years from the date of grant. Stock options generally have a term of 10 years. Current plans also allow for issuance of restricted stock or stock appreciation rights in lieu of options. Grants of restricted shares are not significant in any year presented. No stock appreciation rights have been granted. F-16 A summary of stock option activity related to the Company’s plans is as follows: Outstanding at October 1, 1999 Granted Cancelled Outstanding at September 29, 2000 Granted Cancelled Outstanding at September 28, 2001 Granted Exercised Cancelled Outstanding at September 27, 2002 Shares 778,837 268,500 (95,107) 952,230 235,000 (100,435) 1,086,795 277,755 (148,952) (151,579) 1,064,019 Weighted Average Exercise Price $14.02 7.58 15.23 12.08 5.50 17.00 10.20 7.64 10.15 13.54 $ 9.06 Shares available for grant to key executives and non-employee directors are 136,602 at September 27, 2002. The range of options outstanding at September 27, 2002 is as follows: Price Range per Share $ 5.31–11.50 12.94–17.50 18.63–24.38 Number of Options Outstanding/Exercisable 896,797/451,676 107,222/104,222 60,000/60,000 1,064,019/615,898 Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding/Exercisable $ 7.28/$ 7.59 16.59/ 16.64 22.15/ 22.15 $ 9.06/$10.54 Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) 7.94 4.79 2.04 7.29 The weighted average fair market value of options granted during the year was $2.90 in 2002, $2.18 in 2001, $3.20 in 2000. Had compensation cost for the Company’s stock options been determined using the fair value method, the Company’s pro forma operating results would have been as follows: Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 2002 2001 2000 $29,858 $3,112 $7,744 $ 3.54 $ 0.38 $ 0.95 For purposes of calculating pro forma operating results, the fair value of each option grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with an expected volatility of 35%, a risk free rate equivalent to five year U.S. Treasury securities and an expected life of five years. The pro forma operating results reflect only options granted after 1995. The Company’s employee stock purchase plan provides for the issuance of Class A common stock at a purchase price of not less than 85% of the fair market value at the date of grant. During 2002, 2001 and 2000, 10,378, 13,382 and 16,701 shares, respectively, were issued under this plan. Shares available for purchase by employees under this plan are 66,414 at September 27, 2002. F-17 13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Various transactions are conducted between the Company and other organizations controlled by the Johnson Family. These include consulting services, aviation services, office rental, royalties and certain administrative activities. Total net costs of these transactions are $1,219, $546 and $542 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The majority of the increase in 2002 resulted from a new three year lease agreement with a Johnson Family controlled entity for the Company’s new headquarters facility. On November 30, 2001, the Company entered into a sale/leaseback transaction for its prior headquarters facility with a related party. The Company sold the facility for $4,982 in cash and related furniture and fixtures for $200 in cash and entered into a month-to-month lease agreement with the related party, which terminated May 31, 2002. The Company and the related party engaged an independent appraiser to determine the sale price of the facility. The gain of $1,302, net of income tax of $675, was recorded as an additional contribution to equity. The gain on the sale could not be recognized in the statement of operations due to the related party nature of the transaction. 14 SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS The Company conducts its worldwide operations through separate global business units, each of which represent major product lines. Operations are conducted in the U.S. and various foreign countries, primarily in Europe, Canada and the Pacific Basin. Net sales and operating profit include both sales to customers, as reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, and interunit transfers, which are priced to recover cost plus an appropriate profit margin. Identifiable assets represent assets that are used in the Company’s operations in each business unit at the end of the years presented. There were no concentrations in revenue from a particular customer, product or geographic area in each of the years presented. A summary of the Company’s continuing operations by business segment is presented below: 2002 2001 2000 Net sales: Outdoor equipment: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers $106,318 141 $114,875 89 $104,052 67 Watercraft: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Diving: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Motors: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Other Eliminations Operating profit (loss): Outdoor equipment Watercraft Diving Motors Other Identifiable assets: Outdoor equipment Watercraft Diving Motors Other 82,865 534 72,565 25 80,577 761 207 (1,461) $342,532 $ 11,882 1,162 10,502 8,248 (12,043) $ 19,751 $ 23,114 54,480 78,403 21,423 93,865 $271,285 85,841 343 80,426 62 64,446 539 49 (1,033) $345,637 $ 12,015 1,293 11,638 231 (9,459) $ 15,718 $ 49,027 65,147 85,393 22,819 22,527 $244,913 90,178 397 82,840 5 76,680 1,363 1,139 (1,832) $354,889 $ 8,182 10,327 10,832 3,936 (8,558) $ 24,719 F-18 A summary of the Company’s continuing operations by geographic area is presented below: 15 VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS The following summarizes changes to valuation and qualifying accounts: 2002 2001 2000 Net sales: United States: Unaffiliated customers Interarea transfers $232,383 5,947 Europe: Unaffiliated customers Interarea transfers Other Interarea transfers Eliminations Identifiable assets: United States Europe Other 83,696 7,993 26,453 4,032 (17,972) $342,532 $114,198 136,007 21,080 $271,285 $228,491 5,828 89,995 7,267 27,151 7,170 (20,265) $345,637 $133,659 94,490 16,764 $244,913 $239,079 6,540 88,567 7,800 27,243 7,863 (22,203) $354,889 Additions Balance at Charged to Costs and Beginning Expenses of Year Reserves of Businesses Acquired or Sold Less Deductions Balance at End of Year Year ended September 27, 2002: Allowance for doubtful accounts $3,739 $1,937 $ (438) $1,210 $4,028 Reserves for inventory valuation 3,404 1,798 (848) 2,171 2,183 Year ended September 28, 2001: Allowance for doubtful accounts 3,895 2,460 Reserves for inventory valuation 2,949 1,529 Year ended September 29, 2000: Allowance for doubtful accounts 3,236 1,812 Reserves for inventory valuation 4,911 853 — — — — 2,616 3,739 1,074 3,404 1,153 3,895 2,815 2,949 Deductions include the net impact of foreign currency fluctuations on the respective accounts. F-19 17 LITIGATION The Company is subject to various legal actions and proceedings in the normal course of business, including those related to environmental matters. The Company is insured against loss for certain of these matters. Although litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate exposure with respect to these matters cannot be ascertained, management does not believe the final outcome of any pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows of the Company. 16 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share exclude any dilutive effects of options, warrants and con- vertible securities. Diluted earnings per share are similar to the previously reported fully diluted earnings per share. The following sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share: Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle for basic and diluted earnings per share Weighted average shares outstanding Less nonvested restricted stock Basic average common shares Dilutive stock options and restricted stock Diluted average common shares Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 2002 2001 2000 $30,308 8,224,655 10,194 8,214,461 215,308 8,429,769 $3,610 8,161,624 15,162 8,146,462 23,277 8,169,739 $8,375 8,139,340 17,265 8,122,075 8,208 8,130,283 $3.69 $0.44 $1.03 $3.59 $0.44 $1.03 Stock options that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future that were not included in the fully diluted computation for 2002 because they would have been antidilutive were 186,222. F-20 18 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) The following summarizes quarterly operating results: Net Sales Gross profit Operating profit loss Income (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax Income (loss) from cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax Net income (loss) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax Net income (loss) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax Net income (loss) 2002 $ 59,738 25,290 991 First Quarter 2001 $58,750 23,806 (3,569) Second Quarter 2002 $ 97,718 40,741 8,258 2001 $ 98,719 39,829 6,595 2002 $ 116,699 49,3282 12,974 Third Quarter 2001 $113,927 47,064 13,000 Fourth Quarter 2002 $ 68,377 25,641 (2,472) 2001 $74,241 28,082 (308) (396) (3,229) 3,889 2,203 6,433 6,283 20,382 (1,647) — — 495 — — — — — (22,876) $ (23,272) 1,755 $ (1,474) — $ 4,384 — $ 2,203 $ $ $ $ (0.05) — (2.80) (2.85) (0.05) — (2.80) (2.85) $ (0.40) — 0.22 $ (0.18) $ (0.40) — 0.22 $ (0.18) $ $ $ $ 0.48 0.06 — 0.54 0.46 0.06 — 0.52 $ $ $ $ 0.27 — — 0.27 0.27 — — 0.27 — 6,433 0.78 — — 0.78 0.75 — — 0.75 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ — 6,283 — $ 20,382 — $ (1,647) 0.77 — — 0.77 0.77 — — 0.77 $ $ $ $ 2.45 — — 2.45 2.38 — — 2.38 $ (0.20) — — $ (0.20) $ (0.20) — — $ (0.20) F-21 B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s SAMUEL C. JOHNSON, 74 HELEN P. JOHNSON-LEIPOLD, 45 GREGORY E. LAWTON, 51 Director since 1970. Chairman Emeritus of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Chairman, Johnson International. Also Director of H. J. Heinz Company. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Director since 1997. Director since 1994. President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of JohnsonDiversy, Inc. Also Director of General Cable Corporation and Superior Metal Products, Inc. TERRY E. LONDON, 53 Director since 1999. THOMAS F. PYLE, JR., 61 Vice Chairman of the Board. JOHN M. FAHEY, JR., 50 Director since 2001. President of London Partners LLC. Director since 1987. President and Chief Executive Officer Chairman, The Pyle Group. and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Also Director of Sub Zero Corporation. Board of Trustees of the National Geographic Society. Also Director of Jason Foundation for Education. Shareholders' Information CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Johnson Outdoors Inc. 555 Main Street Racine, Wisconsin 53403 USA Phone: (262) 631-6600 Fax: (262) 631-6601 INTERNET ADDRESSES (www.) JohnsonOutdoors.com camptrails.com (CampTrails) carlislepaddles.com (Carlisle Paddles) dimensionkayak.com (Dimension) escapesail.com (Escape Sailboats) eurekatent.com (main Eureka! page) extrasport.com (Extrasport) llboats.com (Leisure Life) minnkotamotors.com (Minn Kota Motors) necky.com (Necky kayaks) oceankayak.com (Ocean Kayak) oldtowncanoe.com (Old Town) otsport.com (OT Sport) scubapro.com (Scubapro) silvacompass.com (Silva) uwatec.com (Uwatec) waterquestboats.com (Waterquest) COMMON STOCK Johnson Outdoors Inc. Class A Common Stock is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the symbol: JOUT. ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will convene at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on February 19, 2003, at the Company's Headquarters, 555 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin. TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR LaSalle Bank 135 South LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Phone: (312) 904-2450 Fax: (312) 904-2236 SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES Communication concerning the transfer of shares, lost certificates or changes of address should be directed to the Transfer Agent. Executive Officers HELEN P. JOHNSON-LEIPOLD, 45 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer JERRY PERKINS, 47 Chief Operating Officer PAUL A. LEHMANN, 49 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer MAMDOUH ASHOUR, 64 Group Vice President and President – Worldwide Diving J o h n s o n O u t d o o r s I n c . 5 5 5 M a i n S t r e e t R a c i n e , W i s c o n s i n 5 3 4 0 3 -1015 U S A ( 2 6 2 ) 6 31 - 6 6 0 0