Shareholders Approve Increased Shares for Incentive Plans, Authorizing Future Dilution

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Johnson Outdoors shareholders approved proposals to increase the number of Class A common stock shares available for its 2020 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan.

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• Shareholder Approval for Increased Incentive Plan Shares

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2020 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, increasing the number of Class A common stock shares available for issuance.

• Shareholder Approval for Increased Director Stock Plan Shares

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan, increasing the number of Class A common stock shares available for issuance to non-employee directors.

• Routine Annual Meeting Approvals

  Shareholders also re-elected directors, ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as independent accountants, and approved executive compensation in an advisory vote.

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This 8-K reports the outcomes of the Annual Meeting, confirming the approval of proposals previously outlined in the DEF 14A filed on 2026-01-09. The most significant approvals are the increases in shares authorized for both the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan. While these actions are standard for talent retention and compensation, they authorize future dilution for existing shareholders. The company's stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, making the authorized shares more valuable for recipients when issued.