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In Pursuit of Fun & Adventure





Our Vision

 Own the Outdoor Adventure with  
 Innovation and Passion




Our Mission 

– Be the innovation leader

– Bring excitement and growth to  
  our markets 
– Build a strong, talented team with  
  exceptional passion

Table of Contents

Vision / Mission 

Chairman’s Letter 

Innovation At Its Best 

Our People: Making the Difference 

Marine Electronics 

Watercraft

Diving 

Outdoor Equipment 

Financial Summary 

Corporate Governance  

Future Growth Vision 

Legacy of Innovation

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“

So many of our family’s 
treasured memories and 
traditions come from our 
outdoor adventures. These 
experiences shape our lives; 
they make us who we are. 
Having fun together in 
nature is the very best way 
to keep a family close.” 

—Helen Johnson-Leipold
    Chairman & CEO 

Chairman’s Letter

We have transformed Marine Electronics into 
our largest, most profitable division, growing 
from one brand in one category to a leading 
competitor across multiple segments. We are 
working hard to do the same with each of 
our businesses.  

Johnson Outdoors has returned to the core 
of who we are – an innovation leader – and 
bolstered our market-leading brand positions. 
We have created stronger, streamlined 
operations that ensure we are continuously 
simpler, better, faster in everything we do. 
We have expanded our brand and technology 
portfolios and broadened our geographic  
reach, without adding 
complexity or cost,  
by leveraging our assets 
and capabilities. 

We believe our 2006 
performance shows our 
strategy can indeed drive 
us toward our target of a 
half billion dollars in sales 
within the next few years. 
Net sales for the year were 
4 percent ahead of last 
year, finishing just shy of 
$396 million. Operating 
profit for the year increased 30 percent, and net 
earnings were up 23 percent to $8.7 million, or 
95 cents per diluted share. It was a very good 
year as we outperformed the competition and 
the industry.  

Watercraft is on the upswing, delivering 
significant revenue 
growth driven by market-
winning innovation 
across paddlesports. The 
luxury resort and rental 
marketplace offers a 
key growth opportunity 
for our award-winning 
Escape® electric boats.

Johnson Outdoors has 
returned to the core 
of who we are – the 
innovation leader in our 
markets – and bolstered 
our market-leading 
brand positions.

The Outdoor Equipment 
portfolio is better 
balanced. Despite an 
expected slowdown 
in military sales and a 

devastating June flood that halted military and 
commercial tent production for two months, 
this division delivered 40 percent of total 
Company profits on the strength of consumer 
camping performance. 



In Diving, North America and Asia are on 
the upturn, while European market conditions 
remain uncertain. Despite the impact of 
restructuring in Europe, our Diving business 
outperformed the competition. System 
enhancements slated for completion in 
2008 should further improve efficiency and, 
ultimately, the bottom line.    

In 2006 we made solid progress against our 
key profitable growth strategies. Company-
wide cost-savings initiatives, enhanced 
operating efficiency and pricing programs 
helped us more than offset much higher 
commodity costs and freight charges. We 
further consolidated sourcing where possible 
and improved our processes and systems to 
control operating expenses.  

For the third straight year, 
new products delivered 
a full third of Company 
revenues in 2006, as our 
core consumer brands 
grew almost 10 percent 
year-over-year.

Investments in our 
core consumer brands 
continue to drive top-
line growth, as we focus 
on translating unique 
consumer insights 
into market-leading 
innovation that keeps 
our brands strong, 
growing and on top. For 
the third straight year, 
new products delivered 
a full third of Company 
revenues in 2006, as 
our core consumer 
brands grew almost 10 percent year-over-year. 
Our portfolio of winning brands is one of our 
greatest assets, and we will invest to keep our 
brands market leaders. In fact, we expect two-
thirds of future growth to be organic, coming 
from our current brands in existing or related 
product categories.  

Successful acquisitions are also driving revenue 
growth. Aside from the obvious financial 
criteria, we look for leading brands and leading 
technology in existing or related segments, 
with the ability to leverage our assets as we 
expand our presence in the outdoor 
recreation marketplace. 

For example, acquisitions have put us on top in 
a $400 million marine electronics marketplace. 
®
®
®
 and Cannon
, Humminbird
Minn Kota

 fishfinders, a distant #2 brand 

are leaders across seven product categories. 
®
Humminbird
acquired in May 2004, has dramatically closed 
the gap between #1 and #2 with double-digit 
growth two years in a row. Cannon®, the #1 
brand of downriggers acquired in October 
2006, is also meeting our expectations.  

With acquisitions expected to deliver a third 
of our growth in the future, we continually 
look for and evaluate opportunities against 
specific, strategic criteria. When we find the 
right opportunities, our solid cash position lets 
us move quickly. In October 2006 we acquired 
™
Lendal
 paddles, a premier brand whose point 
of difference perfectly complements our other 
premier paddle brands. As a result, for the 
first time we will go to market with a total 
premium paddlesports package – from boats 
to accessories – giving us 
a meaningful competitive 
advantage.  

We enter 2007 with a 
healthy balance sheet, 
poised for the next phase 
of our growth strategy. We 
expect total sales growth 
equal to that of 2006, as 
well as further improvement 
in our core consumer 
operating margins. 

In 2001 we put our growth 

strategy into action. Today we are a vibrant, 
thriving company, with a five-year return on 
investment that has outperformed key indexes 
like Nasdaq and the Russell 2000, as well as 
our peer group. Our commitment to profitable 
growth and enhanced shareholder value has 
never been stronger.

Helen Johnson-Leipold 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 


Innovation At Its Best

Your pursuit of fun and adventure fuels our passion for innovation —  
producing award-winners like these:

®
The NECKy
 MANITOU
a plush EVA seat that Men’s Journal said has 
more adjustments than a luxury sedan! And 
the retractable skeg makes handling a breeze.

™
 sea kayak sports 

’s TWIN JET MAX, the first 

®
SCUBAPRO
dual-compound blade fin, offers a lifetime 
warranty, top comfort with its soft, 
bio-engineered foot pocket and enhanced 

buckle system, and top performance with its 
patented split-fin hydrofoil design.

™
 helps skiers, 

® 
The TECH4O
AIRPOD
snowboarders and skateboarders calculate  
hang time,” using unique technology to detect 
G-forces – yet another Johnson Outdoors 
product that consumers find “totally rad.”

“

™
®
Necky
 14
 Manitou
Outstanding Comfort and Handling 
Gear Guide Selection
—Men’s Journal 

®
Scubapro
 Twin Jet Max 
Unmatched Comfort and Performance 
Gear Guide Selection 
—Men’s Journal

™
®
Tech4O
AirPod
Technology for Outdoors 
Top 100 Innovations of 2006 
—Popular Science



®
 797 SI uses unique 

HUMMINBIRD
technologies to deliver a clear, picture-like 
underwater view at any angle and sunlight 
level – a true next-generation fishfinder. 

™
®
 is the most 
 TERROVA
The MINN KOTA
advanced bow-mount trolling motor out there, 
with breakthrough stow/deploy mechanism 
and ergonomic foot-pedal control. 

™ 

®
®
The OLD TOWN
 DIRIGO
 TANDEM 
offers seating configurations for two 
PLUS
adults and two children – plus the family pet. 
An advanced polyethylene hull adds control 
and stability.

®
Humminbird
 797 SI 
Next Generation Fishfinder 
WINNER “Best of Show”  
Electronic Accessory  
—2006 ICAST

™
® 
Minn Kota
Terrova
The Ultimate Fishing Motor 
WINNER “Best of Show”  
Boating Accessory
—2006 ICAST

™
™
®
Old Town
 Tandem Plus
 Dirigo
The First Family Kayak
Paddler’s Picks 
—Paddler Magazine

 


Our People: Making the Difference
Johnson Outdoors centers our values on our people —  
and the effects ripple out around the world.

Johnson Values
Our Employees  
Are Our  
Greatest Strength

We Will:
Employ and retain the  
best people

Provide an enjoyable  
work environment

Ensure fair and consistent 
treatment of employees

Be Known As A 
Superior 
Organization 
Because We Are:
Highly innovative

Delighting the consumer

A company of choice to 
our customers

Socially responsible

Foster A Winning 
Business Philosophy 
Through:
Superior leadership

Passion for winning

High ethical standards

Long-term thinking

Shared Values Guide Us 
In 2006, we formalized “Our Shared Values,” 
drawing on employee input to create a 
statement of what matters to our company. 
At the top of the list: our commitment to 
employees’ well-being. 

companies’ nationwide for empowerment and 
encouragement to innovate. That’s vital to an 
organization with a future focused squarely 
on innovation.  

Studies show engaged, empowered employees 
are also more quality-conscious and productive, 

An entrepreneurial 
culture translates into 
a great place to work. 
Our 2006 survey shows 
employees rate Johnson 
Outdoors well above 
industry norms in  
14 of 16 categories.

Just a few examples 
show how we live this 
commitment. Our 
Sons & Daughters 
Scholarship program has 
awarded nearly $400,000 
in scholarships to 
employees’ children since 
1994. For employees 
wanting to continue 
their education, we offer 
a 100 percent tuition 
reimbursement program 
that surpasses the 
industry norm. Events 
like our annual wellness fair help employees 
improve their quality of life choices.

ultimately enhancing 
shareholder value.

Employees Lend 
a Hand 
Employees who feel 
supported are also more 
likely to support each other. 
We saw this on a grand scale 
following the June flood 
that temporarily shut down 
our Binghamton operations. 
Employees who lost homes 
and property benefited  
from nearly $60,000 in 

Culture Drives Results 
An entrepreneurial culture translates into a 
great place to work. Our 2006 survey shows 
employees rate Johnson Outdoors well 
above industry norms in 14 of 16 categories. 
Importantly, employees rated Johnson 
Outdoors nearly 20 points higher than ‘best 

donations – including more than $25,000 from 
Johnson Outdoors employees and business 
partners worldwide.

Communities Benefit 
This care and concern extends to the 
communities where we do business. Chairman 
& CEO Helen Johnson-Leipold sets the 
pace for giving back, starting with Next 
Generation Now, a unique child development 

“The goodwill of the people is the only enduring 
” 
thing in any business.  The rest is shadow. 

—H.F. Johnson, Sr.,  1927 



and family support center she founded in 
1997. She also serves on the founding board of 
HALO, the Homeless Assistance Leadership 
Organization, providing emergency shelter for 
men, women and children.

Employees support numerous worthy causes. 
®
 Relay for Life team led 
A Minn Kota
®
fundraising for cancer research; Humminbird
employees promoted Rivers Alive cleanup 
efforts; headquarters employees are leaders in 
per-capita United Way giving. Our businesses 

also organize annual volunteer projects to 
make a difference in their local communities.

Johnson Outdoors encourages employee 
involvement and adds financial support. In the 
last five years, we’ve given back more than  
$1 million to local charities and organizations 
to help make every place a better place because 
we are there. 

From our focus on our people, the effects 
ripple out – enriching communities all over 
the world.

 
“

I got hooked on fishing when I was nine, at my 
grandparents’ cottage on Lake Houghton in 
Michigan. I caught a huge fish—it seemed like a 
whale. I’ve never felt a bigger thrill.” 

Kelly Grindle 
Group Vice President, Marine Electronics

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Marine Electronics
Powerhouse brands deliver powerful innovation and growth

The Marine Electronics division leads a $400 
million global fishing electronics marketplace 
comprising seven categories, and boasts a 
healthy 27 percent average growth rate over 
the past four years. In 2006, innovative new 
products drove 40 percent of division sales. 

Award-winning sonar and viewing technologies 
contributed to a second straight year of double-
digit growth in fishfinder revenues. Look for 
exciting advances in downriggers, chargers and 
trim tabs in 2007.

Minn Kota® Riptide® ST
With up to 101 pounds of thrust, this 
rugged new saltwater powerhouse features 
™
standard CoPilot
mechanism and a new foot pedal option. 
It’s saltwater-resistant and tailor-made 
for anglers who won’t settle for  
good enough.”

, a new stow/deploy 

“

Market Position:

#1 in Electric Fishing Motors 

#1 in Downriggers 

#2 in Battery Chargers  

#2 in Fishfinders

MinnKota® Trim Tabs
Expands the brand into an estimated $25 
million category. With a proprietary curved and 
®
 Trim 
winged composite design, Minn Kota
Tabs deliver up to 50 percent more boat lift 
®
than standard tabs, and work with Minn Kota
Trim ‘n Troll electric propulsion to help anglers 
silently position the boat for maximum  
fishing ease.

Minn Kota® 345 (15-amp battery charger)
These battery chargers offer the highest output 
and fastest recharge available. New industrial-
design housing makes drop-in mounting easy 
and appealing.

 
“

I love the challenge of paddling and the unique 
perspective on nature. Seeing eagles, sea lions, 
views you could never imagine – it’s a real 
adrenaline rush.”

Mark Leopold 

Group Vice President, Watercraft



Watercraft
Unparalleled innovation and value drive results

®

TM

TM

®

Innovation is back in everything from retro 
styles to modern designs, with expansive new 
features and space-age materials that optimize 
comfort, performance and the paddling 
experience. Family, fishing and “by women, 
for women” kayaks helped drive double-
digit growth for the second straight year in 

the U.S., and the fifth internationally. New 
products generated more than half of all 
paddlesport revenues, and plans are in place to 
leverage the newly complete premier paddle 
®
 electric boats, featured on 
package. Escape
HGTV’s “I Want That,” are making waves at 
beachfront resorts.

Necky® Eliza™
The first sea kayak for women,  
with a portion of profits supporting 
breast cancer research.

Market Position:

#1 in Canoes and Kayaks

#1 in Women’s Kayaks 

#1 in Fishing Kayaks

Ocean Kayak™
Prowler™
The biggest kayak expressly for 
serious anglers. 

 Big Game™

Old Town® Koru™
Classic styling and 
modern technology 
merge to create the first-
ever infused composite, 
lightweight canoe.

 
 
 


“

When I bring someone diving for the first time, it’s as 
exciting for me as it is for them. During my son’s first dive, 
along Cape Ann in Massachusetts, I saw how comfortable 
and curious he was. Afterward, he said, ‘Now I know why 
you work in diving. Let’s go again tomorrow.”

Joe Stella 
Group Vice President, Diving 



Diving 
In search of Carnauba: An adventure to remember

®

®

Market Position:

#2 in Diving Regulators 

#2 in Diving Fins 

#2 in Buoyancy Compensators 

#2 in Dive Computers

In 2006, a remarkable underwater adventure 
linked four generations of Chairman Helen 
Johnson’s family. The adventure began nearly 
70 years ago when the Carnauba, the plane her 
grandfather flew on his historic 1936 Brazil 
expedition, crashed in Manokwari Bay, off the 
coast of Papua New Guinea. Helen’s father, 
Sam Johnson, dreamed of finding the Carnauba 
but never did. This year Helen, her brothers, 
nephew and 14-year-old son took up the search 
in Manokwari Bay one more time and located 
the coral- and algae-encrusted plane 100 feet 

below the surface. Helen shared the adventure 
in daily emails to employees.  

“

Our expedition was in honor of Dad, but it 
was also for us,” she wrote. “Finding the plane 
that meant so much to him and seeing it and 
touching it has brought him back to life for us 
one more time. It is a great way to remember 
Dad and the spirit of adventure he instilled 
in our family and our company – a wonderful 
spirit that surely lives in the hearts of all who 
love adventure.”

®
 Glide™ Plus
SCUBAPRO
Patented design for perfect, 
streamlined fit and excellent 
buoyancy control.

®
SCUBAPRO
MK25T with S555
A lightweight lifetime 
first-stage regulator 
machined from a solid 
block of titanium 
combined with effortless 
second-stage airflow. 

®
SCUBAPRO
Aladin™ Prime 3 
World’s easiest dive 
computer, providing 
everything divers 
need, and nothing 
they don’t.



“

I went camping with my dad every year for the  
first day of trout season. We’ve taken our kids  
camping since they were toddlers, making  
memories that will last a lifetime.”

Bill Kelly 

Group Vice President, Outdoor Equipment



Outdoor Equipment
Advancing technology for the outdoors

®
Eureka!
, the family camping leader, was 
joined this year by a new brand for new-
™
age consumers. Tech4O
 targets skiers, 
snowboarders and skateboarders with 
technology to enhance the experience and 
performance. Consumer camping revenues 
®
rebounded – and so did Eureka!
 innovation, 
with new solar- and electric-powered family 

camping tents. Commercial sales held 
steady, reflecting an amazing recovery from 
a devastating flood mid-year. Unique Rapid 
Deploy System technology has been approved 
by the U.S. military to help keep ground  
troops moving with tents that go up and  
down in minutes.

Eureka® N!ergy ™ 
The first “wired” tent delivering clean,  
quiet electric power, that brings the  
comforts of home to the backwoods  
or back yard.

Market Position:

#2 in Family Tents 

#2 in Military Tents 

#3 in Commercial Tents

Tech4O™ Snow Sports 
Speedometer 
A radar gun to help keep you  
ahead on the slopes.

Eureka® Genesis®  
The first fabric tension tent for  
every size occasion.





Management Perspective
As our results show, fiscal 2006 was a very good year 
for Johnson Outdoors.

Industry-leading growth. We outpaced the industry in increased revenues. Innovative new  
products drove a full third of total revenues, more than making up for the expected slowdown 
in military sales.

Profit momentum. Operating profit rose 30 percent. Significant growth in Marine Electronics 
and Watercraft sales, reduced restructuring costs, and reduced overhead through a company-wide 
focus on expense control all helped offset rising commodity and freight costs, as well as $1.5 million 
in Binghamton flood costs.

Healthy balance sheet. The debt-to-capital ratio decreased to 17 percent. We remain focused 
on efficient working capital management, expecting to leverage this base as we grow sales.

Looking ahead, we believe our strong cash position and lower debt level solidly position Johnson 
Outdoors to execute our strategic growth plans. With continued emphasis on innovation, we will 
delight consumers, lead our markets and enhance shareholder value.

Helen Johnson-Leipold

David W. Johnson

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Five-Year Stock Performance

Johnson Outdoors Operating Results

Net Sales

Gross Profit

Operating Profit

2004

2005

2006

$355,274 

$380,690 

$395,790 

$147,618

$156,354

$165,216

$19,349 

$15,644 

$20,625 

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share  

$0.99

$0.81

$0.95

Diluted Average Common  
Shares Outstanding

Capitalization

Total Debt

$8,774  

$8,795  

$9,161  

$67,019

$50,800

$37,807

Shareholders’ Equity 

$160,644  

$166,434  

$180,881  

Total Debt to Total Capitalization

29.4%

23.4%

17.3%

(thousands, except per share data)

In its filings with the US Securities & Exchange Commission, Johnson Outdoors 
Inc. and its auditors reported that the Company maintained effective internal 
controls over its financial reporting as of September 30, 2006.

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2006 Growth Summary

Marine Electronics sales rose 13.2 percent, 
driven by the successful integration of Cannon® 
and Bottom Line® brands, which added $9.8 
million in sales, and double-digit growth in 
Humminbird® and international sales. 

Diving results outpaced the competition, even 
with sales slightly below the prior year, as strong 
performances in North America and Asia nearly 
off set weakness in Europe and unfavorable 
currency translation.  

Watercraft revenues grew 8 percent as 
the marketplace responded to new canoes 
and kayaks, generating signifi cant growth 
internationally and among the division’s top 30 
domestic customers for the second straight year. 

Outdoor Equipment saw a revival in 
Consumer and Commercial segments that 
off set much of the anticipated 33.5 percent 
decline in military sales.

Sales and Profi ts*

2006 Performance

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Net Sales

Operating Profit

*Excluding military

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30%

growth in total 
company sales

growth in core
consumer brands

growth in 
operating profi t

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Corporate Governance
Johnson Outdoors employees, investors, business partners and consumers 

can rely on our passion for innovation, quality — and integrity.

Our corporate governance statement includes 
our Shared Values, describing the principles 
that guide us in working toward our vision, and 
our Code of Conduct, describing how we act 
on those principles every day. 

We are dedicated to the well-being of our 
people, to delighting our consumers and to 
responsible leadership in our industry. And 
it all starts with our deep commitment to do 
the right thing. Laws may change, market 

conditions may change, objectives may change, 
but our values will never change.

Johnson Outdoors is in full compliance with 
SEC financial disclosure regulations and meets 
or exceeds all corporate governance standards. 
To review our Shared Values, Code of Conduct, 
Board of Director committee charters and 
other corporate governance documents, please 
see www.johnsonoutdoors.com.

Our Inspiration
Sam Johnson’s love of the outdoors, passion for the  

environment and entrepreneurial spirit of adventure are  

the foundation of Johnson Outdoors.

When Sam was elected to the prestigious  
U.S. National Business Hall of Fame,  
Fortune magazine called him “corporate 
America’s leading environmentalist.” Chief 
among his environmental achievements 
was the ground-breaking decision to ban 
ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons from 
his companies’ products, years before any 
government action. Sam’s vision and  
leadership in protecting the earth for future 

generations earned him a Lifetime 
Environmental Stewardship Award from the 
United Nations Environment Programme; the 
Charles A. Lindbergh Award for balancing 
technology and environmental preservation; 
the coveted Rene Dubos Award for improving 
natural and cultural environments; and most 
recently, recognition for the “Courage to Lead” 
by the World Resources Institute.

Board of Directors

Helen 
 Johnson-Leipold
Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer. Director 
since 1994. Also Chairman 
of Johnson Financial 
Group, Director of S. C.  
Johnson & Son, Inc. 
Johnson Diversey, Inc. and 
The Home Depot, Inc.

Thomas F. Pyle, Jr.
Vice Chairman of the 
Board. Director since 1987. 
Chairman, The Pyle Group. 
Also Director of Sub Zero 
Corporation.

Corporate Officers

Terry E. London
Director since 1999. 
President of London 
Partners LLC. Also 
Director of Pier 1  
Imports, Inc.

W. Lee McCollum
Director since 2005. 
Executive Vice President 
and Chief Financial 
Officer of S. C. Johnson 
& Son, Inc. Also 
Director of Johnson 
Bank, Sigma-Aldrich 
Corporation and Cofresco 
Frischhalteprodukte 
GmbH.



John M. Fahey, Jr.
Director since 2001. 
President and Chief 
Executive Officer and 
Chairman of the Executive 
Committee of the Board 
of Trustees of the National 
Geographic Society. 
Also Director of Jason 
Foundation for Education.

Edward M. Lang
Director since 2006.
Executive Vice 
President of Finance and 
Administration and Chief 
Financial Officer of the 
Nashville Predators. Also 
Director of Nashville’s 
Adventure Science Center 
and Nashville Predators 
Foundation.

Helen   
Johnson-Leipold
Chairman & Chief 
Executive Officer

David W. Johnson
Vice President & 
Chief Financial 
Officer

John C. Moon
Vice President & 
Chief Information 
Officer

Alisa D. Swire
Vice President -  
Business 
Development & 
Legal Affairs

Cynthia A. 
Georgeson
Vice President -  
Worldwide 
Communication

Mark E. Leopold
Group Vice President - 
Watercraft

Kelly T. Grindle
Group Vice President - 
Marine Electronics

William S. Kelly
Group Vice President -  
Outdoor Equipment

Joseph B. Stella
Group Vice President - 
Diving

Our Vision for Growth
Expanding markets, brands and technology



“

Johnson Outdoors has returned to the core 
of who we are – an innovation leader – and 
bolstered our market-leading brand positions. 
We have created stronger, streamlined 
operations that ensure we are continuously 
simpler, better, faster in everything we do.  

We have expanded our brand and technology 
portfolios and broadened our geographic  
reach, without adding complexity or cost,  
by leveraging our assets and capabilities.” 
—Helen Johnson-Leipold
    Chairman & CEO

Continuous 

Innovation & 

Disciplined

Portfolio

Brand Equity

Management

Growth /

Expanding

Markets

Increasing

Organization

Operational

Model /

Effeciency

People Focus

INN OVAT ION

Sustainable 

Profitable Growth 

and Enhanced 

Shareholder 

Value

F U TUR E SALES GROWTh

New Brands

ACquISITION

New Related 
Segments and 
Technologies

ORGANIC  
NEW

ORGANIC

Existing Brands 
and Segments

 
Legacy of Innovation

Watercraft

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®

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®

TM

Marine Electronics

Diving Equipment

Outdoor Equipment

Product Firsts
Plastic boat 
Sit-on-top kayak
Women’s kayak
Family kayak
Adjustable, comfortable seating for kayaks
Glow-in-the-dark paddles
Flip the switch and go” electric boats 

“

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Product Firsts
Electric fi shing motor
Built-in variable speed electric motor
Wireless remote steering technology
Lift-assist motor for easier stow/deployment
Wireless fi sh fi nders
Side-imaging, picture-like underwater sonar
Hemispherical fi sh fi nder viewing

Product Firsts
Underwater breathing regulator
Split-fi n
Nitrox dive computer 
Easy-to-use dive computers

Product Firsts
Free-standing tent
Powered tents
Tents for People with Disabilities
Rapid-deploy military tents
Hang time measurement
Ski speedometer

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