---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-007891"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JOUT"
cik: "0000788329"
company_name: "JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T21:55:09.417255+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CFO David W. Johnson to retire later this year; succession process underway

## Summary
- David W. Johnson, VP and CFO since Nov 2005, announced retirement effective later in 2026.
- Company commencing succession process to identify and retain successor; Johnson to assist transition.
- Retirement not due to any disagreement with Company regarding financial statements or policies.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-007891
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JOUT
- cik: 0000788329
- company_name: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/788329/000114036126007891/0001140361-26-007891-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/788329/000114036126007891/ef20067186_8k.htm

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