10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016

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	39-1536083
(State or other jurisdiction of  incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

555 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53403

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(262) 631-6600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class	Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, $.05 par value per share	NASDAQ Global MarketSM

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:  None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.          Yes  ☐ No  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.          Yes ☐ No  ☒

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  ☒ No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  ☒ 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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer	☐
Accelerated Filer	☒
Non-Accelerated Filer	☐	(do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company	☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).          Yes  ☐ No  ☒

As of November 27, 2016, 8,778,028 shares of Class A and 1,212,006 shares of Class B common stock of the registrant were outstanding. The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common stock of the registrant held by nonaffiliates of the registrant was approximately $105,000,000 on April 1, 2016 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed fiscal second quarter) based on approximately 4,760,000 shares of Class A common stock held by nonaffiliates as of such date. For purposes of this calculation only, shares of all voting stock are deemed to have a market value of $22.07 per share, the closing price of the Class A common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Market^SM on April 1, 2016 (the last trading day of the registrant’s most recently completed fiscal second quarter). Shares of common stock held by any executive officer or director of the registrant (including all shares beneficially owned by the Johnson Family, as defined herein) have been excluded from this computation because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not a conclusive determination for other purposes.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Registrant are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.

As used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Johnson Outdoors” and the “Company” mean Johnson Outdoors Inc. and its subsidiaries collectively, unless the context indicates another meaning.

TABLE OF CONTENTS	Page
Business	4
Risk Factors	10
Unresolved Staff Comments	16
Properties	16
Legal Proceedings	17
Mine Safety Disclosures	18
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	19
Selected Financial Data	22
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	33
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	33
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	33
Controls and Procedures	33
Other Information	34
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	34
Executive Compensation	34
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	35
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	35
Principal Accountant Fees and Services	35
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	35
Signatures	37
Exhibit Index	39
Consolidated Financial Statements	F-1

Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-K are “forward-looking statements,” and the Company intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for purposes of those safe harbor provisions. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “confident,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative of those terms 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 the matters described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this report and the following:  changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence levels and discretionary spending patterns in key markets; the Company’s success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms and focus on innovation; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including competitors; the Company’s continued success in working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company’s ongoing success in meeting financial covenants in its credit agreements with its lenders; the Company’s success in integrating strategic acquisitions; the risk of future writedowns of goodwill or other long-lived assets; the ability of the Company's customers to meet payment obligations; movements in foreign currencies, interest rates or commodity costs; fluctuations in the prices of raw materials or the availability of raw materials used by the Company; the success of the Company’s suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; unanticipated outcomes related to outsourcing certain manufacturing processes; unanticipated outcomes related to litigation matters; and adverse weather conditions. Shareholders, potential 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 filing. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Trademarks

We have registered the following trademarks, which may be used in this report: Minn Kota®, Cannon®, Humminbird®, LakeMaster®, Silva®, Eureka!®, Jetboil®, Old Town®, Ocean Kayakä, Necky®, Extrasport®, Carlisle® and SCUBAPRO®.

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded seasonal, outdoor recreation products used primarily for fishing from a boat, diving, paddling, hiking and camping. The Company’s portfolio of well-known consumer brands has attained leading market positions due to continuous innovation, marketing excellence, product performance and quality.  Company values and culture support innovation in all areas, promoting and leveraging best practices and synergies within and across its subsidiaries to advance the Company’s strategic vision set by executive management and approved by the Board of Directors.  The Company is controlled by Helen P. Johnson-Leipold (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), members of her family and related entities.

The Company was incorporated in Wisconsin in 1987 as successor to various businesses.

Marine Electronics

The Company’s Marine Electronics segment key brands are: Minn Kota battery-powered fishing motors for quiet trolling or primary propulsion, marine battery chargers and shallow water anchors; Humminbird sonar and GPS equipment for fishfinding, navigation and marine cartography; and Cannon downriggers for controlled-depth fishing.

Marine Electronics’ brands and related accessories are sold across the globe, with the majority of sales coming from North America through large outdoor specialty retailers, such as Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s; large retail store chains; marine products distributors; original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of boat brands such as Tracker, Skeeter and Ranger; and internet retailers and distributors.  Markets outside of North America are accessed through a network of international distributors.

Marine Electronics has achieved market share gains by focusing on product innovation, quality products and effective marketing.  Such consumer marketing and promotion activities include: product placements on fishing-related television shows; print advertising and editorial coverage in outdoor, general interest and sport magazines; professional angler and tournament sponsorships; packaging and point-of-purchase materials and offers to increase consumer appeal and sales; the Minn Kota, Humminbird and Cannon brand websites; social media networks; and online promotions.

During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Northport Systems, Inc., a company specializing in the development and application of unique digital cartography technologies and web, e-commerce and data solutions for fishing and marine markets.  See “Note 17 – Acquisitions” of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for additional information.

Outdoor Equipment

The Company’s Outdoor Equipment segment key brands are:  Eureka! consumer, commercial and military tents and accessories, sleeping bags, camping furniture and other recreational camping products; Jetboil portable outdoor cooking systems; and Silva field compasses.

Eureka! consumer tents, sleeping bags, camping furniture, camping stoves and other recreational camping products are mid- to high-price range products sold in the U.S. and Canada through independent sales representatives, primarily to camping and backpacking specialty stores, sporting goods stores, catalog and mail order houses, internet retailers and the Eureka! brand website. Marketing of the Company’s tents, sleeping bags and other recreational camping products is focused on building the Eureka! brand name and establishing the Company as a leader in tent design and innovation. The Company’s consumer camping tents and sleeping bags are produced by third party manufacturing sources in Asia.  Eureka! camping products are sold under license in Japan, Australia and Europe.

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Eureka! commercial tents include party tents and accessories, sold primarily to general rental stores, and other commercial tents and accessories sold directly to tent erectors. The Company’s commercial tent products range from 10’x10’ canopies to 120’ wide pole tents and other large scale frame structures and are primarily manufactured by the Company at the Company’s Binghamton, New York location.

Eureka! also designs and manufactures large, heavy-duty tents and lightweight backpacking tents primarily for the U.S. military at its Binghamton, New York location. Tents produced for military use in the last twelve months include modular general purpose tents, rapid deployment shelters and various lightweight one and two person tents. The Company manufactures military tent accessories like fabric floors and insulated thermal liners and is also a subcontract manufacturer for other providers of military tents.

Jetboil portable outdoor cooking systems are sold in the U.S. and Canada through independent sales representatives, primarily to camping and backpacking specialty stores, sporting goods stores, catalog and mail order houses, internet retailers, and the Jetboil brand website.  Marketing of Jetboil systems is focused on building brand awareness and leadership in product features and innovation. Jetboil products are produced at both the Company’s operating location in Manchester, New Hampshire and by third party manufacturing sources in Asia.  Jetboil products are sold in approximately 30 countries around the world.  Markets outside of North America are accessed through a network of international distributors.

Silva field compasses are manufactured by the Company under an exclusive Silva North America trademark right and marketed in the U.S. and Canada through independent sales representatives, primarily to camping and backpacking specialty stores, sporting goods stores, catalog and mail order houses, internet retailers, and the Silva brand website.

Watercraft

The Company’s Watercraft segment designs and markets Necky high performance sea touring kayaks; sit on top Ocean Kayaks; and Old Town canoes and kayaks for family recreation, touring, angling and tripping and pedal-driven and Minn Kota motor-driven kayaks.  With the exception of Necky fiberglass boats and Old Town wooden canoes, these brands are manufactured at the Company’s facility in Old Town, Maine.

The Company uses a rotational molding process for manufacturing mid- to high-end polyethylene kayaks and canoes. The Company uses a thermoform molding process in the manufacturing of lower priced models.  The Company’s United States warehouse and distribution center for all of its Watercraft brands is also located in Old Town, Maine.

Watercraft accessory brands, including Extrasport personal flotation devices and Carlisle branded paddles, are produced primarily by third party sources located in North America and Asia.

The Company’s kayaks, canoes and accessories are sold through multiple channels in the U.S., Europe and the Pacific Basin with an emphasis on independent specialty retailers and large outdoor retailers such as REI, L.L. Bean, Academy and Cabela’s.  The Company has a network of distributors who sell Company products outside of North America.

The Company’s Watercraft business competes in the mid- to high-end of the product category by introducing product innovations, creating quality products and by focusing on the product-specific needs of each marketing channel.  Consumer marketing and promotion activities include: print advertising and editorial coverage in outdoor, general interest and sport magazines; direct marketing; and using the Carlisle and Extrasport brand websites and social media networks.

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Diving

The Company manufactures and markets underwater diving products for recreational divers, which it sells and distributes under the SCUBAPRO brand name.

The Company markets a complete line of underwater diving and snorkeling equipment, including regulators, buoyancy compensators, dive computers and gauges, wetsuits, masks, fins, snorkels and accessories. SCUBAPRO diving equipment is marketed to the premium segment and high performance technical diving market. Products are sold via select distribution to independent specialty dive stores worldwide. These specialty dive stores sell the Company’s products over the counter as well as through their own websites.  In addition, they generally provide a wide range of services to divers, including regular maintenance, product repair, diving education and travel programs.  The Company also sells diving gear to dive training centers, resorts, public safety units and armed forces around the world.

The Company’s consumer communication focuses on building brand awareness and highlighting exclusive product features and consumer benefits of its product lines. The Company’s communication and distribution strategies reinforce the SCUBAPRO brand’s position as the industry’s quality and innovation leader. The Company markets its equipment in diving magazines, via websites, through social media and through information and displays in dive specialty stores.

The Company manufactures regulators, dive computers, gauges, and instruments at its Italian and Indonesian facilities.  The Company sources buoyancy compensators, neoprene goods, plastic products, proprietary materials, and other components from third parties.

During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company acquired the outstanding common stock of SeaBear GmbH, a company specializing in the development of underwater instrumentation through the unique application of existing, new and emerging technologies.  See “Note 17 – Acquisitions” of our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for additional information.

Financial Information for Business Segments

As noted above, the Company has four reportable business segments. See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for financial information concerning each business segment.

International Operations

See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for financial information regarding the Company’s domestic and international operations. See Note 1, subheading “Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments,” to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for information regarding risks related to the Company’s foreign operations.

Research and Development

The Company commits significant resources to new product research and development in each of its business segments.  Marine Electronics conducts its product research, design, engineering and software development activities at its locations in Mankato and Little Falls, Minnesota; Alpharetta, Georgia; Toronto, Canada; and Eufaula, Alabama.  Diving maintains research and development facilities in Zurich, Switzerland; Graz, Austria; and Casarza Ligure, Italy.  Research and development activities for Watercraft are performed in Old Town, Maine.  Product research, design and innovation for Outdoor Equipment products are conducted at the Company's Binghamton, New York and Manchester, New Hampshire locations.

The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred, except for software development for new electronics products and bathymetry data collection and processing.  These costs are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and then amortized over the expected useful life of the software or database. The amounts expensed by the Company in connection with research and development activities for each of the last three fiscal years are set forth in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations included elsewhere in this report.

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Industry and Competitive Environment

The Company believes its products compete favorably on the basis of product innovation, product performance and marketing support and, to a lesser extent, price.

Marine Electronics:  Minn Kota’s main competitors in the electric trolling motors business are Motor Guide®, owned by Brunswick Corporation, and private label branded motors sourced primarily from manufacturers in Asia.  Competition in this business is focused on technological innovation, product quality and durability as well as product benefits and features for fishing.

The primary competitors in the marine battery charging business are Dual Pro™, owned by Pro Charging Systems, and various Pro Mariner™ products, owned by Power Products, LLC.  Competition in this business is based on charging time, reliability and battery protection.  The primary competitor in shallow water anchors is Power Pole®, owned by JL Marine Systems.  Competition in this business is based on secure positioning, speed of deployment and quiet operation.

Humminbird’s main competitors in the market for on-boat electronics are Garmin^TM, Lowrance^TM and Simrad, owned by Navico (an Altor private equity holding), and Raymarine®, owned by FLIR Systems.  Competition in this business is primarily focused on the quality of sonar imaging and display, easy to use graphical interfaces as well as the integration of mapping and GPS technology.  Humminbird products contain marine cartography features.  Competitors offering marine cartography products include Navionics®, and C-Map, owned by Digital Marine Solutions (an Altor private equity holding).  Competition in this business focuses primarily on quality of data and quantity of available charts for inland lakes and ocean shoreline.

Cannon’s main competitors in the downrigger market are Big Jon Sports®, Walker and Scotty®. Competition in this business primarily focuses on ease of operation, speed and durability.

Outdoor Equipment:  The Company’s outdoor equipment 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® and private label brands. The Company also competes with specialty companies such as Kelty®, The North Face®, Marmot® and Big Agnes® on the basis of materials and innovative designs for consumers who want performance products priced at a value.

The Company’s portable outdoor cooking systems compete in the specialty and higher end performance backpacking and camping markets.  The primary competitor in portable outdoor cooking systems is MSR® which is owned by Cascade Designs®.  Competition in this market is based on product size and weight, ease of use, reliability and performance.

The Company’s competitors in the commercial tent market include Anchor Industries® and Aztec Tents for tension, frame and canopy tents.  Competition in the commercial tent business is based on price, quality, structure, styling, ease of installation and technical support.

The Company sells military tents to the United States government via third party distributors who hold supply contracts primarily with the U.S. Government, as well as to international governments.  Such supply contracts can be for commercial off-the-shelf products in addition to products required to be built to unique specifications.  Competitors in the military tent business include HDT®, Alaska Structures®,Camel, Outdoor Venture, and Diamond Brand.

Watercraft:  The Company primarily competes in this segment in the kayak and canoe product categories of the paddlesports market. The Company’s main competitors in this market are Confluence Outdoor, Hobie Cat®, Wenonah Canoe, Jackson Kayak and Legacy Paddlesports™, each of which competes on the basis of their product’s design, performance, quality and price.

Diving:  The main competitors in the Diving segment include Aqua Lung®, Suunto®, Atomic Aquatics, Oceanic, Cressi and Mares®.  Competitive advantage in the life support product category of this segment, which consists of regulators, dive computers, and buoyancy compensators, is a function of product innovation, performance, quality and safety.

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Competition in the general diving product category of fins, masks, snorkels and wetsuits is characterized by low barriers to entry and numerous competitors who compete on the basis of product innovation, performance, quality and price.

Backlog

Unfilled orders for future delivery of products totaled approximately $62 million at September 30, 2016.  For the majority of its products, the Company’s businesses do not receive significant orders in advance of expected shipment dates.

Employees

At September 30, 2016, the Company had approximately 1,200 regular, full-time employees.  The Company considers its employee relations to be excellent. Temporary employees are utilized primarily to manage peaks in the seasonal manufacturing of products.

Patents, Trademarks and Proprietary Rights

The Company holds patents for various of the products it sells 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 noted in this report. Historically, the Company has vigorously defended its intellectual property rights and expects to continue to do so.

Supply Chain and Sourcing of Materials

The Company manufactures some products that use parts or materials that, due to geographical distance, limited supplier capacity or availability or competing demands for such parts or materials, are only available in a cost effective manner from a single vendor or require the Company to place orders several months in advance of required delivery.

The Company attempts to mitigate product availability and these supply chain risks when possible through the purchase of safety stock, use of forecast-based supply contracts, and, to a lesser extent, with just in time inventory deliveries or supplier-owned inventory located close to the Company’s manufacturing locations.  The Company strives to balance the businesses’ need to maintain adequate inventory levels with the cost of holding such inventory by manufacturing to forecast for high volume products, utilizing build-to-order strategies wherever possible, and by having contract-manufactured products delivered to customers directly from the supplier.  The Company also seeks to manage its inventory through on-going product design and logistical initiatives with its suppliers to reduce lead times.

As most military contracts require utilization of domestic suppliers, the Company is limited to key vendors for materials used in its military tent business.

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Seasonality

The Company’s products are warm-weather, outdoor recreation-related, which results in seasonal variations in sales and profitability. This seasonal variability is due to customers’ increasing their inventories in the quarters ending March and June, the primary selling season for the Company’s outdoor recreation products, with lower inventory volumes during the quarters ending September and December. The Company mitigates the seasonality of its businesses somewhat by encouraging customers to purchase and take delivery of products more evenly through the year.  The following table shows, for the past three fiscal years, the total net sales and operating profit or loss of the Company for each quarter, as a percentage of the total year.

	Fiscal Year
	2016						2015						2014
Quarter Ended	Net Sales			Operating Profit			Net Sales			Operating Profit			Net   Sales			Operating Profit
December		20	%		-4	%		16	%		-41	%		19	%		-17	%
March		31	%		66	%		31	%		43	%		29	%		69	%
June		32	%		59	%		33	%		92	%		32	%		56	%
September		17	%		-21	%		20	%		6	%		20	%		-8	%
		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Environment and Climate Change

The Company is subject to various supranational, federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances, regulations, and other requirements of governmental authorities.  We believe we comply with such laws and regulations.  Expenditures on environmental compliance have not had, and we believe in the future, will not have, a material effect on the Company’s capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position.  We do not believe that any direct or indirect consequences of legislation related to climate change will have a material effect on our operating costs, facilities or products.

Available Information

The Company maintains a website at www.johnsonoutdoors.com. On its website, the Company makes available, free of charge, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practical after the reports have been electronically filed or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company makes available on its website, free of charge, its (a) proxy statement for its annual meeting of shareholders; (b) Code of Business Conduct; (c) Code of Ethics for its Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial and Accounting Officers; and (d) the charters for the following committees of the Board of Directors: Audit; Compensation; Executive; and Nominating and Corporate Governance. Except as specifically provided herein, the Company is not including the information contained on or available through its website as a part of, or incorporating such information by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This report includes all material information about the Company that is included on the Company’s website and is otherwise required to be included in this report.  Copies of any materials the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can also be obtained free of charge through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  The SEC’s Public Reference Room can be contacted at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, or by calling 1 (800) 732-0330.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risks described below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks that we do not yet know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also impair our future business operations. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such cases, the trading price of our common stock could decline.

Our net sales and profitability depend on our ability to continue to conceive, design and market products that appeal to our consumers.

Our business depends on our ability to continue to conceive, design, manufacture and market new products and upon continued market acceptance of our product offering. Rapidly changing consumer preferences and trends make it difficult to predict how long consumer demand for our existing products will continue or what new products will be successful. A decline in consumer demand for our products, our failure to develop new products on a timely basis in anticipation of changing consumer preferences or the failure of our new products to achieve and sustain consumer acceptance could reduce our net sales and profitability.

Competition and consolidation in our markets could reduce our net sales and profitability.

We operate in highly competitive markets. We compete with several large domestic and foreign companies such as Brunswick, Navico, Garmin, Confluence Outdoor and Aqua Lung International, with private label products sold by many of our retail customers and with other producers of outdoor recreation products. Some of our competitors have longer operating histories, stronger brand recognition and greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than us. In addition, we may face competition from new participants in our markets because some of the outdoor recreation product industries have limited barriers to entry. We experience price competition for our products, and competition for shelf space at retailers, all of which may increase in the future. Consolidation of our retail markets, such as a recently announced combination of outdoor sporting goods retailers, could result in fewer but larger retail customers, which may further result in lower selling prices or reduced sales volumes of our products.  If we cannot compete in our product markets successfully in the future, our net sales and profitability will likely decline.

General economic conditions affect the Company’s results.

Our revenues are affected by economic conditions and consumer confidence worldwide, but especially in the United States and Europe.  In times of economic uncertainty, consumers tend to defer expenditures for discretionary items, which affects demand for our products.  Moreover, our businesses are cyclical in nature, and their success is impacted by general economic conditions and specific economic conditions affecting the regions and markets we serve, the overall level of consumer confidence in the economy and discretionary income levels.  Any substantial deterioration in general economic conditions that diminishes consumer confidence or discretionary income can reduce our sales and adversely affect our financial results.  Moreover, declining economic conditions create the potential for future impairments of goodwill and other intangible and long-lived assets that may negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.  The impact of weak consumer credit markets, corporate restructurings, layoffs, prolonged high unemployment rates, declines in the value of investments and residential real estate, higher fuel prices and increases in federal and state taxation all can negatively affect our operating results.

Intellectual property disputes relating to our products could increase our costs.

Our industry is susceptible to litigation regarding patent infringement and infringement of other intellectual property rights. We could be either a plaintiff or a defendant in trademark, patent and/or other intellectual property infringement or misappropriation claims and claims of breach of license from time to time. The prosecution or defense of any intellectual property litigation is both costly and disruptive of the time and resources of our management and product development teams, even if the claim or defense against us is without merit. The scope of any patent or other intellectual property to which we have or may obtain rights also may not prevent others from developing and selling competing products.  The validity and breadth of claims covered in patents and other intellectual property involve complex legal and factual questions, and the resolution of such claims may be highly uncertain, lengthy and expensive.  In addition, our patents or other intellectual property may be held invalid upon challenge, or others may claim that we have improperly or invalidly sought patent or other intellectual property protection for our technology, thus exposing us to direct or counter claims in any patent or intellectual property proceeding. We could also be required to pay substantial damages or settlement costs to resolve intellectual property litigation.

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Furthermore, we may rely on trade secret law to protect technologies and proprietary information that we cannot or have chosen not to patent. Trade secrets, however, are difficult to protect. Although we attempt to maintain protection through confidentiality agreements with necessary personnel, contractors and consultants, we cannot guarantee that such contracts will not be breached. In the event of a breach of a confidentiality agreement or the divulgence of proprietary information, we may not have adequate legal remedies to maintain our trade secret protection. Litigation to determine the scope of intellectual property rights, even if ultimately successful, could be costly and could divert management’s attention away from the Company’s business.  Any of these negative events could adversely affect our profitability or operating results.

Product recalls and other claims could affect our financial position and results of operations.

As a manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, we could be required to repurchase or recall one or more of our products if they are found to be unsafe or defective.  A repurchase or recall of our products could be costly to us and could damage the reputation of our brands.  If we were required to remove, or we voluntarily removed, our products from the market, our reputation could be tarnished and we might have large quantities of finished products that we could not sell.  As a result, product recalls could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Impairment charges could impact our future financial position and results of operations.

We test our goodwill and other long-lived assets for impairment on an annual basis or when an event occurs that might reduce the fair value of the reporting unit or applicable asset or group of assets below its carrying value. Various uncertainties, including significant adverse changes in business climate, adverse actions by regulators, unanticipated competition, loss of key customers, a downturn in the economy or in discretionary income levels or changes in consumer preferences could impact the expected cash flows to be generated by an asset or group of assets, and may result in an impairment of those assets.  Although any such impairment charge would be a non-cash expense, any impairment of our assets could materially increase our expenses and reduce our profitability.  We recorded impairment charges totaling $6,197 in the year ended September 30, 2016 and $8,475 in the year ended October 3, 2014.

Sales of our products are seasonal, which causes our operating results to vary from quarter to quarter.

Sales of our products are seasonal. Historically, our net sales and profitability have peaked in our second and third fiscal quarters due to the buying patterns of our customers for our products. Seasonal variations in operating results may also cause us to increase our debt levels and interest expense primarily in the second and third fiscal quarters as we fund our working capital requirements.

The trading price of shares of our common stock fluctuates and investors in our common stock may experience substantial losses.

The trading price of our common stock has been volatile and may continue to be volatile in the future. The trading price of our common stock could decline or fluctuate in response to a variety of factors, including:

· the timing of our announcements or those of our competitors concerning significant product developments, acquisitions or financial performance;

· fluctuation in our quarterly operating results;

· substantial sales of our common stock;

· general stock market conditions; or

· other economic or external factors.

You may be unable to sell your stock at or above your purchase price.

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A limited number of our shareholders can exert significant influence over the Company.

As of November 27, 2016, Helen P. Johnson-Leipold, members of her family and related entities (hereinafter the Johnson Family), held approximately 77% of the voting power of both classes of our common stock taken as a whole. This voting power would permit these shareholders, if they chose to act together, to exert significant influence over the outcome of shareholder votes, including votes concerning the election of directors, by-law amendments, possible mergers, corporate control contests and other significant corporate transactions.  Moreover, certain members of the Johnson Family have entered into a voting trust agreement covering approximately 96% of our outstanding class B common shares.  This voting trust agreement permits these shareholders, if they continue to choose to act together, to exert significant influence over the outcome of shareholder votes, including votes concerning the election of directors, by-law amendments, possible mergers, corporate control contests and other significant corporate transactions.

We may experience difficulties in integrating strategic acquisitions.

We have, as part of our strategy, historically pursued strategic acquisitions.  The pursuit of future growth through acquisitions, involves significant risks that could have a material adverse effect on our business.  Risks associated with integrating strategic acquisitions include:

· the acquired business may experience losses which could adversely affect our profitability;

· unanticipated costs relating to the integration of acquired businesses may increase our expenses and reduce our profitability;

· the possible failure to obtain any necessary consents to the transfer of licenses or other material agreements of the acquired company;

· the possible failure to maintain customer, licensor and other relationships of the acquired company after the closing of the transaction with the acquired company;

· difficulties in achieving planned cost savings and synergies may increase our expenses;

· diversion of our management’s attention could impair their ability to effectively manage our other business operations;

· unanticipated management or operational problems or liabilities may adversely affect our profitability and financial condition; and/or

· breaches of the representations or warranties or other violations of the contractual obligations required by the acquisition agreement of other parties to the acquisition transaction and any contractual remedies related thereto may not adequately protect or compensate us.

We are dependent upon certain key members of management.

Our success will depend to a significant degree on the abilities and efforts of our senior management. Moreover, our success depends on our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified management, marketing, technical and sales personnel. These people are in high demand and often have competing employment opportunities. The labor market for skilled employees is highly competitive and we may lose key employees or be forced to increase their compensation to retain these people. Employee turnover could significantly increase our recruitment, training and other related employee costs. The loss of key personnel, or the failure to attract qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Sources of and fluctuations in market prices of raw materials can affect our operating results.

The primary raw materials we use in manufacturing our products are metals, resins and packaging materials. These materials are generally available from a number of suppliers, but we have chosen to concentrate our sourcing with a limited number of vendors for each commodity or purchased component. We believe our sources of raw materials are reliable and adequate for our needs. However, the development of future sourcing issues related to the availability of these materials as well as significant fluctuations in the market prices of these materials may have an adverse effect on our financial results.

Our profitability is also affected by significant fluctuations in the prices of the raw materials we use in our products, including the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on raw materials and purchased components.  We may not be able to pass along any price increases in our raw materials or other component costs to our customers.  As a result, an increase in the cost of raw materials, labor or other costs associated with the manufacturing of our products could increase our costs of sales and reduce our gross margins.

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Financial distress in supply chain and shortage of raw materials or components of supply.

Deteriorating industry conditions can adversely affect our supply base.  Lower production levels at our major suppliers and volatility in certain raw material and energy costs may result in severe financial distress among many companies within our supply base.  Financial distress within our supply base and/or our suppliers’ inability to obtain credit from lending institutions could lead to commercial disputes and possible supply chain interruptions to our business.  In addition, potential adverse industry conditions may require us to provide financial assistance or other measures to ensure uninterrupted production of key components or materials used in the production of our products which could have a material adverse effect on our existing and future revenues and net income.

Additionally, in the event of catastrophic acts of nature such as fires, tsunamis, hurricanes and earthquakes or a rapid increase in production demands, either we, or our suppliers may experience supply shortages of raw materials or components.  This could be caused by a number of factors, including a lack of production line capacity or manpower or working capital constraints.  In order to manage and reduce the costs of purchased goods and services, we, and others within our industry have been rationalizing and consolidating our supply base.  As a result, there is greater dependence on fewer sources of supply for certain components and materials used in our products, which could increase the possibility of a supply shortage of any particular component.  If we or one of our own suppliers experience a supply shortage, we may become unable to produce the affected products if we cannot procure the components from another source.  Such production interruptions could impede a ramp-up in production and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We consider the production capacities and financial condition of suppliers in our selection process, and expect that they will meet our delivery requirements.  However, there can be no assurance that strong demand, capacity limitations, shortages of raw materials, labor disputes or other problems will not result in any shortages or delays in the supply of components to us.

Currency exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect the Company’s results.

We have significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in euros, Swiss francs, Hong Kong dollars, Japanese yen and Canadian dollars. As the values of the currencies of the foreign countries in which we have operations increase or decrease relative to the U.S. dollar, the sales, expenses, profits, losses, assets and liabilities of our foreign operations, as reported in our consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly. Approximately 17% of our revenues for the year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies. We may mitigate a portion of the impact of fluctuations in certain foreign currencies on our operations through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or to reduce the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign currency borrowings.

Because we rely on foreign suppliers and we sell products in foreign markets, we are susceptible to numerous international business risks that could increase our costs or disrupt the supply of our products.

Our international operations subject us to risks, including:

· economic and political instability;

· restrictive actions by foreign governments;

· opportunity costs and reputational damage related to the presence of counterfeit versions of the Company’s products in such foreign markets;

· greater difficulty enforcing intellectual property rights and weaker laws protecting intellectual property rights;

· changes in import duties or import or export restrictions;

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· timely shipping of product and unloading of product, including the timely rail/truck delivery to our warehouses and/or a customer’s warehouse of our products;

· complications in complying with the laws and policies of the United States affecting the importation of goods, including duties, quotas and taxes;

· required compliance with U.S. laws that impact the Company’s operations in foreign jurisdictions that do not impact local operating companies; and

· complications in complying with trade and foreign tax laws.

Any of these risks, including the cost of compliance with trade and foreign tax laws, could disrupt the supply of our products or increase our expenses.  In particular, the uncertainty regarding the ability of certain European countries to continue to service their sovereign debt obligations and the related financial restructuring efforts by European governments, as well as the decision of the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union, may cause the value of several European currencies, including the euro, to fluctuate, which may adversely affect our non-U.S. dollar sales and earnings.  As we have manufacturing operations in Italy, a significant disruption of the political or financial systems there could put these manufacturing operations at risk, which could ultimately adversely affect our profitability or operating results.

We may be subject to disruptions or failures in our information technology systems and network infrastructures that could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We rely on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of complex information technology systems and network infrastructures to operate our business. We also hold data in various company-owned and third party data center facilities upon which our business depends. A disruption, infiltration or failure of these information technology systems or any of these data centers as a result of software or hardware malfunctions, system implementations or upgrades, computer viruses, third-party security breaches, employee error, theft or misuse, malfeasance, power disruptions, natural disasters or accidents could cause breaches of data security, loss of intellectual property and critical data and the release and misappropriation of sensitive competitive information. Any of these events could result in the loss of key information, impair our production and supply chain processes, harm our competitive position, damage our reputation with customers, cause us to incur significant costs to remedy any damages and ultimately materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. While we have implemented a number of protective measures, such measures may not be adequate or implemented properly to prevent or fully address the adverse effect of such events.

Our failure to adequately protect personal information could have a material adverse effect on our business.

A wide variety of local, state, national, and international laws, directives and regulations apply to the collection, use, retention, protection, disclosure, transfer, and other processing of personal data. These data protection and privacy-related laws and regulations continue to evolve and may result in ever-increasing regulatory and public scrutiny and escalating levels of enforcement and sanctions and increased costs of compliance. Certain safe-harbor exemptions upon which the Company relies for data transfers have been challenged and may no longer be available to us in the future. Our failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or to protect such data, could result in enforcement actions against us, including fines, imprisonment of company officials and public censure, claims for damages by end-customers and other affected individuals, damage to our reputation and loss of goodwill (both in relation to existing end-customers and prospective end-customers), any of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial performance, and business. Changing definitions of personal data and personal information, within the European Union, the United States, and elsewhere may limit or inhibit our ability to operate or expand our business, including limiting strategic partnerships that may involve the sharing of data. The evolving data protection regulatory environment may require significant management attention and financial resources to analyze and modify our information technology infrastructure to meet these changing requirements all of which could reduce our operating margins and impact our operating results and financial condition.

Future terror attacks, war, natural disasters or other catastrophic events beyond our control could negatively impact our business.

Terror attacks, war or other civil disturbances, natural disasters and other catastrophic events could lead to economic instability and decreased demand for our products, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  In the past, terrorist attacks have caused instability in global financial markets and the industries in which we compete and have negatively affected spending on consumer discretionary products.  In addition, our facilities are located throughout the world and could be subject to damage from terrorism incidents or from fires, floods, earthquakes or other natural or man-made disasters.  Terrorist incidents could also lead to increased border security which could in turn negatively impact our global supply chain by causing shipping delays or shortages in key materials or components, increasing the cost of such goods or requiring us to keep greater inventories, any of which may adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

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The inability to successfully defend claims asserted by taxing authorities could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We conduct business in many countries, which requires us to interpret the income tax laws and rulings in each of those taxing jurisdictions. Due to the subjectivity of tax laws in or between those jurisdictions, as well as the subjectivity of factual interpretations, our estimates of income tax liabilities may differ from actual payments or assessments. Claims from taxing authorities related to these differences could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We are subject to environmental, safety and human rights regulations.

We are subject to supranational, federal, state, local and foreign laws and other legal requirements related to the generation, storage, transport, treatment and disposal of materials as a result of our manufacturing and assembly operations. These laws include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (as amended), the Clean Air Act (as amended) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (as amended).  Risk of environmental liability and changes associated with maintaining compliance with environmental laws is inherent in the nature of our business and there is no assurance that material liabilities or changes would not arise.

The Company is also subject to the requirement of Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and SEC rules related thereto to conduct due diligence and disclose and report on whether certain minerals and metals, known as “conflict minerals,” are contained in the Company’s products and whether they originate from the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) and adjoining countries. Among other things, compliance with this rule could adversely affect the sourcing, availability and pricing of such materials if they are found to be used in the manufacture of the Company’s products, and this in turn could affect the costs associated with the Company’s products. As there may be only a limited number of suppliers offering “conflict free” conflict minerals, we cannot be sure that going forward we will be able to obtain the necessary conflict minerals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices.  Moreover, since the Company’s supply chain structure is complex, management may have difficulty verifying the origin of these materials in the future and if they exist within the Company’s products and, as a result, the Company may be unable to certify that its products are DRC conflict mineral free.  Also, we may face reputational challenges if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict free or if we are unable to sufficiently verify the origins of all conflict minerals used in our products through the procedures we implement.

We rely on our credit facilities to provide us with sufficient working capital to operate our business.

Historically, we have relied upon our existing credit facilities to provide us with adequate working capital to operate our business.  If our lenders reduce or terminate our access to amounts under our credit facilities, we may not have sufficient capital to fund our working capital needs and/or we may need to secure additional capital or financing to fund our working capital requirements or to repay outstanding debt under our credit facilities.  We can make no assurance that we will be successful in ensuring our availability of amounts under our credit facilities or in connection with raising additional capital and that any amount, if raised, will be sufficient to meet our cash flow requirements.  If we are not able to maintain our borrowing availability under our credit facilities and/or raise additional capital when needed, we may be forced to sharply curtail our efforts to manufacture and promote the sale of our products or to curtail our operations.  Ultimately, we may be forced to cease operations.

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Our debt covenants may limit our ability to complete acquisitions, incur debt, make investments, sell assets, merge or complete other significant transactions.

Our credit facilities and certain other of our debt instruments include limitations on a number of our activities, including our ability to:

· incur additional debt;

· create liens on our assets or make guarantees;

· make certain investments or loans;

· pay dividends; or

· dispose of or sell assets, make acquisitions above certain amounts or enter into a merger or similar transaction.

Our credit facilities also contain a number of financial covenants.  The restrictive covenants in our credit facilities may limit our ability to engage in acts that may be in our best long term interests.  A breach of any of the restrictive covenants in our credit facilities could result in a default under these facilities.  If a default occurs, the lenders under our credit facilities may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable, to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings and to exercise any other rights they have under the facilities or applicable law.

Our shares of common stock are thinly traded and our stock price may be volatile.

Because our common stock is thinly traded, its market price may fluctuate significantly more than the stock market in general or the stock prices of similar companies, which are exchanged, listed or quoted on NASDAQ. We believe there are approximately 4,760,000 shares of our Class A common stock held by non-affiliates as of November 27, 2016. Thus, our common stock will be less liquid than the stock of companies with broader public ownership, and as a result, the trading price for our shares of common stock may be more volatile. Among other things, trading of a relatively small volume of our common stock may have a greater impact on the trading price for our stock than would be the case if our public float were larger.

Our business is susceptible to adverse weather conditions or events.

Our success is in part affected by adverse weather conditions, including fires, floods, tornados, severe cold and other natural disasters. Such events have the tendency to create fluctuations in demand for our products which may impact our borrowing costs, increase our expenses and reduce our profitability.  Moreover, our profitability is affected by our ability to successfully manage our inventory levels and demand for our products, which, in part depends upon the efficient operation of our production and delivery systems. These systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption from the aforementioned natural disasters.  Such natural disasters could adversely impact our ability to meet delivery requirements of our customers, which may result in our need to incur extra costs to expedite production and delivery of product to meet customer demand. Any of these events could negatively impact our profitability.

ITEM 1A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not Applicable

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company maintains leased and owned manufacturing, warehousing, distribution 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 5 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for a discussion of the Company’s lease obligations.

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As of September 30, 2016, the Company’s principal manufacturing (identified with an asterisk) and other locations are:

Alpharetta, Georgia (Marine Electronics)

Antibes, France (Diving)

Barcelona, Spain (Diving)

Batam, Indonesia* (Diving and Outdoor Equipment)

Binghamton, New York* (Outdoor Equipment)

Brussels, Belgium (Diving)

Burlington, Ontario, Canada (Marine Electronics, Outdoor Equipment, Watercraft)

Casarza Ligure, Italy* (Diving)

Chai Wan, Hong Kong (Diving)

Chatswood, Australia (Diving)

El Cajon, California (Diving)

Eufaula, Alabama* (Marine Electronics)

Graz, Austria (Diving)

Little Falls, Minnesota* (Marine Electronics)

Manchester, New Hampshire* (Outdoor Equipment)

Mankato, Minnesota* (Marine Electronics)

Mexicali, Mexico* (Marine Electronics)

Old Town, Maine* (Watercraft)

Toronto, Canada (Marine Electronics)

Wendelstein, Germany (Diving)

Yokahama, Japan (Diving)

Zurich, Switzerland (Diving)

The Company’s corporate headquarters is located in a facility in Racine, Wisconsin.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, we may be involved in various legal proceedings from time to time.  Except as noted below, we are not involved in any litigation involving amounts deemed to be material to the business or financial condition of the Company.

In the Matter of Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Systems, Products Containing the Same and Components Thereof (ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-926).

On July 18, 2014, the Company and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”), Investigation No. 337-TA-926, against Respondents Garmin International Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Corporation (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to block the importation of one or more side scan imaging products that are believed to infringe U.S. Patents 7,652,952 (“the ‘952 patent”); 7,710,825 (“the ‘825 patent”); and 7,755,974 (“the ‘974 patent”).  The inventions of these asserted patents are used in certain Humminbird^® fishfinders.

On July 13, 2015, an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) at the ITC determined that Garmin violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, by importing and selling SideVü sonars, which the judge found infringed the ‘974 patent.  The ALJ also found that all three of the asserted patents are valid and enforceable.

On November 18, 2015, the full ITC affirmed the initial determination by the ALJ.  The ITC affirmed that all three patents asserted by Johnson Outdoors are valid and enforceable and that numerous models of Garmin’s SideVü sonars directly infringe six Johnson Outdoors patent claims.  The ITC also issued a limited exclusion order barring Garmin’s infringing SideVü sonar systems and components thereof which are manufactured overseas from import into the United States and a cease and desist order prohibiting Garmin from selling or distributing any infringing product or component thereof from its inventory.  The orders went into effect on January 19, 2016.

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On January 15, 2016, the Company and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. filed a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on all issues appealable in the case, including the Commission’s final determination to affirm the finding of no Section 337 violation in connection with the asserted claims of the ‘952 and ‘825 patents, and asserted claim 25 of the ‘974 patent.

Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. v. Garmin International Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. (Civil Action No.: 2:14-cv-683).

On July 1, 2014, the Company and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. filed a parallel patent infringement lawsuit (similar in nature to the ITC proceeding noted above) against Garmin in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, Northern Division, Civil Action No.: 2:14-cv-683.  This lawsuit has been stayed by the District Court pending a final resolution of the above ITC proceeding.

Pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement entered into between the parties on May 5, 2016, these cases have been dismissed with prejudice.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

Certain information with respect to this item is included in Notes 9 and 10 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. The Company’s Class A common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market^SM 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 27, 2016, the Company had 620 holders of record of its Class A common stock and 25 holders of record of its Class B common stock. We believe the number of beneficial owners of our Class A common stock on that date was substantially greater.

A summary of the high and low closing prices for the Company’s Class A common stock during each quarter of the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014 is as follows:

	First Quarter									Second Quarter									Third Quarter									Fourth Quarter
	2016			2015			2014			2016			2015			2014			2016			2015			2014			2016			2015			2014
Stock prices:
High		$	24.24		$	31.74		$	28.70		$	22.99		$	34.66		$	28.37		$	26.75		$	34.86		$	26.36		$	36.62		$	26.95		$	27.10
Low			21.43			25.60			25.26			19.69			28.35			21.57			20.79			20.43			19.82			26.09			20.50			22.47

Dividends

The Company’s Articles of Incorporation provide that no dividend, other than a dividend payable in shares of the Company’s common stock, may be declared or paid upon the Class B common stock unless such dividend is declared or paid upon both classes of common stock. Whenever a dividend (other than a dividend payable in shares of Company common stock) is declared or paid upon any shares of Class B common stock, at the same time there must be declared and paid a dividend on the shares of Class A common stock equal in value to 110% of the amount per share of the dividend declared and paid on the shares of Class B common stock. Whenever a dividend is payable in shares of Company common stock, such dividend must be declared or paid at the same rate on the Class A common stock and the Class B common stock.

Pursuant to the Company’s revolving credit agreement dated September 16, 2013, the Company is limited in the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year.  The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10 million in any fiscal year.

Quarterly dividends declared in each of the first three quarters of 2016 were $0.08 per share of Class A common stock and $0.073 per share of Class B common stock.  Beginning with the dividend declared on September 28, 2016, the Company increased the dividend to $0.09 per share of Class A common stock and $0.082 per share of Class B common stock. Total dividends declared in 2016 were $3,269.  Cash dividends paid in 2016 totaled $3,170 and dividends payable of $890 were included in current liabilities at September 30, 2016.

While the Board of Directors of the Company presently intends to continue the payment of regular quarterly cash dividends on the Company’s common stock, they monitor and evaluate the Company’s dividend payment practice quarterly and may elect to increase, decrease or not pay a dividend at any time. The Company’s ability to pay dividends could be affected by future business performance, liquidity, capital needs, alternative investment opportunities and debt covenants in its loan agreements.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes the Company’s monthly Class A common stock purchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2016, which were made solely in connection with the Company’s repurchase of all shares of the Class A common stock formerly held by the Johnson Outdoors Inc. Retirement and Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) and its elimination of the Class A common stock as an investment option under the 401(k) Plan for the participants in such plan.

	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased		Total Number of Shares Purchased part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plan or Programs
September 1, 2016	$	33.13		31,100		-		-
Total	$	33.13		31,100		-		-

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Total Shareholder Return

The graph below compares on a market cap weighted cumulative basis the yearly percentage change since September 30, 2011 in the total return (assuming reinvestment of dividends) to shareholders on the Class A common stock with (a) the total return (assuming reinvestment of dividends) on The NASDAQ Stock Market-U.S. Index; (b) the total return (assuming reinvestment of dividends) on the Russell 2000 Index; and (c) the total return (assuming reinvestment of dividends) on a self-constructed peer group index. The Company updated its peer group index to reflect the removal of Jarden Corp.  The Company’s new peer group consists of Arctic Cat Inc., Black Diamond Inc., Brunswick Corporation, Callaway Golf Company, Escalade Inc., Garmin Ltd., Marine Products Corporation, and Nautilus, Inc.  The graph assumes $100 was invested on September 30, 2011 in the Company’s Class A common stock, The NASDAQ Stock Market-U.S. Index, the Russell 2000 Index and the new and old peer group indices.

* $100 invested on September 30, 2011 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.

   Indexes calculated on a mid-month basis.

	9/30/2011		9/28/2012		9/27/2013		10/3/2014		10/2/2015		9/30/2016
Johnson Outdoors Inc.	$	100.0	$	139.1	$	173.0	$	169.7	$	143.7	$	245.6
NASDAQ Composite		100.0		130.5		160.7		192.5		204.9		234.0
Russell 2000 Index		100.0		131.9		171.6		178.8		182.8		208.4
New Peer Group		100.0		145.0		185.5		203.2		178.0		223.0
Old Peer Group		100.0		155.0		202.2		229.8		228.5		279.1

The information in this section titled “Total Shareholder Return” shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission or subject to the liabilities of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and this information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table presents selected consolidated financial data, which should be read along with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements and with “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in or referred to elsewhere in this report.  The operating results for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014 and the balance sheet data as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein.  The operating results for the years ended September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012, and the balance sheet data as of October 3, 2014, September 27, 2013 and September 28, 2012 are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements which are not included in this report.  The historical results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for future periods.

(thousands, except per share data)	September 30 2016			October 2 2015		October 3 2014			September 27 2013			September 28 2012
OPERATING RESULTS
Net sales	$	433,727		$	430,489	$	425,410		$	426,461		$	412,292
Gross profit		176,462			171,733		168,613			171,049			164,322
Impairment losses		6,197			-		8,475			-			-
Operating expenses		147,371			153,880		143,447			145,458			142,909
Operating profit		22,894			17,853		16,691			25,591			21,413
Interest expense		727			865		788			1,285			2,258
Other (income) expense, net		(1,488	)		1,235		(1,519	)		(354	)		(771	)
Income before income taxes		23,655			15,753		17,422			24,660			19,926
Income tax expense		10,154			5,137		8,299			5,333			9,792
Net income	$	13,501		$	10,616	$	9,123		$	19,327		$	10,134
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive		9,855			9,727		9,635			9,523			9,379
Net income per common share - Diluted:
Class A	$	1.34		$	1.06	$	0.90		$	1.95		$	1.03
Class B		1.34			1.06		0.90			1.95			1.03
Dividends declared, per common share*:
Class A	$	0.32		$	0.31	$	0.38		$	-		$	-
Class B		0.29			0.28		0.34			-			-

* There were five quarterly dividends declared in fiscal 2014 and four quarterly dividends declared in fiscal 2015 and 2016.

(thousands, except per share data)	September 30 2016		October 2 2015		October 3 2014		September 27 2013		September 28 2012
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Current assets	$	201,968	$	209,370	$	197,550	$	188,572	$	182,952
Total assets		310,279		299,204		288,626		288,350		263,632
Current liabilities		67,654		69,554		60,232		63,372		58,967
Long-term debt, less current maturities		7,008		7,062		7,431		7,794		8,334
Total debt		7,389		7,430		7,791		8,333		8,860
Shareholders' equity		207,496		197,968		198,458		197,668		173,604

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, other than per share amounts, are stated in thousands.

Executive Overview

The Company designs, manufactures and markets high quality recreational products for the outdoor enthusiast. Through a combination of innovative products, strong marketing, a talented and passionate workforce and efficient distribution, the Company seeks to set itself apart from the competition. Its subsidiaries operate as a network that promotes innovation and leverages best practices and synergies, following the strategic vision set by executive management and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Highlights

The Company’s fiscal 2016 revenues increased by 1% over the prior year.  Strong performance in the Marine Electronics and Watercraft segments more than offset revenue declines in the Diving and Outdoor Equipment segments.  Operating profit grew $5,041, or 28%, in the current year due primarily to an improvement in gross profit related to the higher sales volume as well as margin improvements.  The impact of one time items in operating expenses in both years nearly offset each other.  An improvement of approximately $9,900 in net legal expense year over year was partially offset by $6,197 of impairment charges related to goodwill in the Diving segment recognized by the Company in the third quarter of 2016.

Results of Operations

Summary consolidated financial results from continuing operations for the fiscal years presented were as follows:

(thousands, except per share data)	2016			2015		2014
Net sales	$	433,727		$	430,489	$	425,410
Gross profit		176,462			171,733		168,613
Operating expenses		153,568			153,880		151,922
Operating profit		22,894			17,853		16,691
Interest expense		727			865		788
Other (income) expense, net		(1,488	)		1,235		(1,519	)
Income tax expense		10,154			5,137		8,299
Net income		13,501			10,616		9,123

The Company’s internal and external sales and operating profit (loss) by business segment for each of the three most recent completed fiscal years were as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
Net sales:
Marine Electronics	$	274,872		$	262,518		$	249,561
Outdoor Equipment		40,018			47,573			47,443
Watercraft		50,388			48,961			49,492
Diving		69,137			72,125			79,559
Other / Eliminations		(688	)		(688	)		(645	)
	$	433,727		$	430,489		$	425,410

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	2016			2015			2014
Operating profit (loss):
Marine Electronics	$	43,092		$	26,055		$	30,722
Outdoor Equipment		2,077			3,847			(3,726	)
Watercraft		3,349			1,620			210
Diving		(9,384	)		934			3,596
Other / Eliminations		(16,240	)		(14,603	)		(14,111	)
	$	22,894		$	17,853		$	16,691

See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for the definition of segment net sales and operating profit.

Fiscal 2016 vs. Fiscal 2015

Net Sales

Net sales in 2016 increased by 1% to $433,727 compared to $430,489 in 2015.  Foreign currency exchange had a $2,691 unfavorable impact, less than 1%, on the current year’s sales versus the prior year.

Net sales for the Marine Electronics business increased by $12,354, or 5% during 2016.  The increase from fiscal 2015 was driven primarily by exceptional new product performance in both the Minn Kota and Humminbird product lines.

Outdoor Equipment net sales decreased $7,555, or 16%, in 2016 from 2015.  Strong sales of Jetboil products during 2016 was not able to offset declines in sales of tents year over year.

Net sales in the Watercraft business increased $1,427, or 3%, due primarily to solid product offerings in a strong paddling marketplace.

Diving net sales declined $2,988, or 4%, year over year.  Several factors contributed to this decline, including instability in the Middle East market, competitive pricing pressure in Europe and a product recall in the computer segment.  Additionally, foreign currency exchange had a 1% unfavorable impact on sales.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales was $257,265, or 59.3% of net sales, on a consolidated basis for the year ended September 30, 2016 compared to $258,756 or 60.1% of net sales, in the prior year.  Modest increases in labor rates were more than offset by process improvements in each of the business segments and lower costs of resin used in the Watercraft business.

Gross Profit

Gross profit of $176,462 was 40.7% of net sales on a consolidated basis for the year ended September 30, 2016 compared to $171,733 or 39.9% of net sales in the prior year.

Gross profit in the Marine Electronics business increased by $5,899 from the prior year due primarily to the 5% increase in net sales.

Outdoor Equipment gross profit decreased by $2,089 from 2015 due primarily to the decline in net sales volume.  A better mix of products sold improved the gross margin rate year over year.

Gross profit in the Watercraft segment was $2,270 higher than 2015 levels due primarily to higher sales volume occurring during 2016 as well as lower resin costs.

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The 4% decrease in net sales in the Diving segment noted above was the primary driver of a $1,402 decrease in gross profit of that segment year over year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased from the prior year by $312.  The decrease was driven primarily by approximately $9,900 of lower net legal expense, offset in part by $6,197 of impairment charges on Diving goodwill, recognized in the third quarter of the current fiscal year.

Operating expenses for the Marine Electronics segment decreased by $11,139 from fiscal 2015 levels.  The decrease was due mainly to approximately $9,900 of lower net legal expense.  Lower warranty expense in the current year also was a factor in the improvement year over year.

Outdoor Equipment operating expenses decreased by $319 from the prior year due primarily to lower sales volume related costs.

In the Watercraft segment, operating expenses increased $541 from their levels in fiscal 2015 due primarily to higher sales volume related expense.

Operating expenses for the Diving business increased by $8,916 year over year due primarily to a goodwill impairment charge of $6,197 recognized in the current year.  Additionally, the acquisition of Seabear contributed approximately $1,200 of incremental expense in the current year.

Operating Results

The Company’s operating profit was $22,894 in fiscal 2016 compared to an operating profit of $17,853 in fiscal 2015.  Marine Electronics operating profit increased by $17,037 to $43,092 from $26,055 in the prior year due primarily to the lower net legal expense noted above.  Excluding the effect of the change in legal expense, operating profit for this segment would have been approximately $7,100 higher than in the prior year driven by the increase in sales volume between years.  The operating profit for Outdoor Equipment was $2,077 compared to $3,847 and reflects the decline in tent sales year over year.  Operating profit for the Watercraft business increased by $1,728 in fiscal 2016 over fiscal 2015 due to the factors noted above.  Operating profit for the Diving business declined $10,318 from fiscal 2015 due to the goodwill impairment charge, sales declines and incremental R&D costs from the Seabear acquisition.

Other Income and Expenses

Interest expense of $727 decreased from the prior year by $138. Interest income was less than $100 in both years.  Net other income of $1,407 in fiscal 2016 compared favorably to net other expense of $1,299 in fiscal 2015.  The current year other income included currency gains of $277 and market gains and dividends of $1,092 on deferred compensation plan assets.  In the prior year, other expense included $1,196 of currency losses as well as $106 of market losses, net of dividend income, on the deferred compensation plan assets.  The dividends and market gains and losses on deferred compensation plan assets recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in “Other income (expense), net” are offset as deferred compensation expense in “Operating expenses.”

Pretax Income and Income Taxes

The Company realized pretax income of $23,655 in fiscal 2016 compared to $15,753 in fiscal 2015. The Company recorded income tax expense of $10,154 in 2016, which equated to an effective tax rate of 42.9%, compared to $5,137 in 2015, which equated to an effective tax rate of 32.6%.  The fiscal 2016 tax expense reflects the impact of impairment charges against goodwill which is discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

Net Income

The Company recognized net income of $13,501, or $1.34 per diluted common share, in fiscal 2016 compared to $10,616, or $1.06 per diluted common share, in fiscal 2015 based on the factors discussed above.

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Fiscal 2015 vs. Fiscal 2014

Net Sales

Net sales in 2015 increased by 1% to $430,489 compared to $425,410 in 2014.  Strong demand for new products overcame a 2.5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange on 2015 sales levels.

Net sales for the Marine Electronics business increased by $12,957, or 5% during 2015.  The increase from fiscal 2014 was driven primarily by exceptional new product performance in the Minn Kota product line, particularly with regard to the new Ulterra automatic stow and deploy trolling motor.

Outdoor Equipment net sales increased $130, less than 1%, in 2015 over their levels in 2014.  A significant increase in sales of Jetboil products was nearly offset by declines in sales of tents year over year.

The Watercraft business experienced a decrease in net sales of $531, or 1%, due primarily to the decision to exit certain unprofitable international markets.

Net sales for the Diving business declined $7,434, or 9%, year over year, due primarily to a 9% unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales was $258,756, or 60.1% of net sales, on a consolidated basis for the year ended October 2, 2015 compared to $256,797 or 60.4% of net sales, in fiscal 2014.  Costs of raw materials and components increased in 2015 only slightly over the prior year while modest increases in labor rates were nearly offset by process improvements in each of the business segments.

Gross Profit

Gross profit of $171,733 was 39.9% of net sales on a consolidated basis for the year ended October 2, 2015 compared to $168,613 or 39.6% of net sales in fiscal 2014.

Gross profit in the Marine Electronics business increased by $7,076 in 2015 over 2014 due primarily to the 5% increase in net sales.

Outdoor Equipment gross profit increased by $379 in 2015 from 2014 due primarily to a favorable sales mix with the increase in sales of Jetboil products.

Gross profit in the Watercraft segment was $738 higher than 2014 levels due primarily to a more favorable sales mix occurring during 2015 as a result of the segment’s de-emphasis on selling low-margin products and selling in low-margin markets.

The 9% decrease in net sales in the Diving segment noted above was the primary driver of a $5,086 decrease in gross profit of that segment.  Foreign currency exchange had a $1,700 unfavorable impact on Diving’s gross profit year over year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses overall increased in 2015 from the prior year by $1,958.  The increase was driven primarily by higher sales volume related expenses.  Non-recurring legal costs related to patent litigation described elsewhere herein recognized in 2015 offset the $6,875 net effect of impairment charges on Jetboil intangible assets and the cash recovery from the Jetboil indemnity escrow, recognized in 2014.

Operating expenses for the Marine Electronics segment increased by $11,743 in 2015 from fiscal 2014 levels.  The increase was due mainly to approximately $7,300 of patent litigation costs incurred in 2015 as well as higher sales volume related costs.

Outdoor Equipment operating expenses decreased by $7,195 in 2015 from 2014 due primarily to $8,475 of impairment charges recognized in fiscal 2014 on Jetboil intangible assets, which was partially offset by a $1,600 cash recovery from the Jetboil indemnity claim in that same year.

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In the Watercraft segment, operating expenses decreased $673 in 2015 from their levels in fiscal 2014 due primarily to lower operating costs as a result of our decision to exit certain unprofitable international markets.

Operating expenses for the Diving business decreased by $2,425 year over year due primarily to cost containment efforts in light of lower sales volumes in this segment.

Operating Results

The Company’s operating profit was $17,853 in fiscal 2015 compared to an operating profit of $16,691 in fiscal 2014.  Marine Electronics operating profit decreased by $4,667 to $26,055 in 2015 from $30,722 in the prior year due primarily to $7,300 of patent litigation costs incurred in 2015.  Excluding the effect of these charges, operating profit for this segment would have been $2,666 higher in 2015 than in the prior year.  The operating profit for Outdoor Equipment was $3,847 in 2015 compared to an operating loss of $3,726 in the prior year due primarily to the Jetboil impairment charges noted above.  Excluding the effect of these charges, operating profit for this segment would have been $698 higher in 2015 than in 2014.  Operating profit for the Watercraft business increased by $1,410 in fiscal 2015.  Operating profit for the Diving business declined $2,662 from fiscal 2014 to $934 in fiscal 2015.

Other Income and Expenses

Interest expense of $865 in 2015 increased from the prior year by $77.  Interest income was less than $100 in both years.  Net other expense of $1,299 in fiscal 2015 compared to other income of $1,434 in fiscal 2014.  The current year other expense included currency losses of $1,196 and market losses, net of dividend income, of $106 on deferred compensation plan assets.  In 2014, other income included $427 of currency gains as well as $965 of market gains and dividends on the deferred compensation plan assets.  The dividends and market gains and losses on deferred compensation plan assets recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in “Other expense (income), net” are offset as deferred compensation expense in “Operating expenses.”

Pretax Income and Income Taxes

The Company realized pretax income of $15,753 in fiscal 2015 compared to $17,422 in fiscal 2014. The Company recorded income tax expense of $5,137 in 2015, which equated to an effective tax rate of 32.6%, compared to $8,299 in 2014, which equated to an effective tax rate of 47.6%.  The fiscal 2014 tax expense reflects the impact of impairment charges against goodwill which is discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

Net Income

The Company recognized net income of $10,616, or $1.06 per diluted common share, in fiscal 2015 compared to $9,123, or $0.90 per diluted common share, in fiscal 2014 based on the factors discussed above.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, are summarized in the following table:

	Year Ended
(thousands)	September 30 2016			October 2 2015			October 3 2014
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities	$	43,434		$	18,056		$	33,218
Investing activities		(20,741	)		(10,394	)		(11,887	)
Financing activities		(4,736	)		(3,989	)		(3,498	)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash		178			(5,307	)		(2,734	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	18,135		$	(1,634	)	$	15,099

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Operating Activities

The following table sets forth the Company’s working capital position at the end of each of the years shown:

(thousands, except share data)	September 30 2016		October 2 2015
Current assets	$	201,968	$	209,370
Current liabilities		67,654		69,554
Working capital	$	134,314	$	139,816
Current ratio	3:1		3:1

Cash flows provided by operations totaled $43,434, $18,056 and $33,218 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. While the increase in net income added more cash in the current year, the primary driver of the increase in cash provided by operations was a reduction in inventory in the current year versus an increase in inventory in the prior year.  Additionally, the change in cash flows provided by operations year over year was impacted by the nature of non-recurring items in each year.  Current year net income was impacted by the effect of $6,197 of non-cash goodwill impairment charges in the Diving segment as well as an improvement in legal expense of approximately $9,900.

Depreciation and amortization charges were $11,955, $11,824 and $10,863 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Investing Activities

Cash flows used for investing activities were $20,741, $10,394 and $11,887 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The purchases of the Seabear and Northport businesses in fiscal 2016 used cash of $9,152.  Expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $11,702, $10,409 and $13,263 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In general, the Company’s ongoing capital expenditures are primarily related to tooling for new products and facilities and information systems improvements.

Financing Activities

The following table sets forth the Company’s debt and capital structure at the end of the past two fiscal years:

(thousands, except share data)	2016			2015
Current debt	$	381		$	368
Long-term debt		7,008			7,062
Total debt		7,389			7,430
Shareholders' equity		207,496			197,968
Total capitalization	$	214,885			205,398
Total debt to total capitalization		3	%		4	%

Cash flows used for financing activities totaled $4,736 in fiscal 2016 compared to $3,989 in 2015 and $3,498 in 2014.  Dividend payments were $3,170, $2,966 and $2,955 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Payments on long-term debt were $332, $360 and $542 in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company had current maturities of its long-term debt of $381 and $368 as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively, and no outstanding borrowings on its revolving credit facilities as of the end of either fiscal year.  The Company had outstanding borrowings on long-term debt (net of current maturities) of $7,008 and $7,062 as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.

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The Company’s term loans have a maturity date of September 29, 2029.  Each term loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest. Interest on the aggregate outstanding amount of the term loans is based on the prime rate plus an applicable margin.  The interest rate in effect on the term loans was 5.50% at September 30, 2016 and 5.25% at October 2, 2015.

The term loans are guaranteed in part under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program and are secured with a first priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and a second lien on working capital and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries.  Any proceeds from the sale of secured property are first applied against the related term loans and then against the Revolvers (as defined below).

The aggregate term loan borrowings are subject to a pre-payment penalty.  The penalty is currently 3% of the pre-payment amount, and the penalty will decrease by 1% annually on the anniversary date of the effective date of the loan agreement.  See discussion of the payoff of the term loans at Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

On September 16, 2013, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a new credit facility with PNC Bank National Association and certain other lenders named therein.  This credit facility consists of a Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 16, 2013 among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, PNC Bank, National Association, as lender and as administrative agent and the other lenders named therein (the “Revolving Credit Agreement” or “Revolver”).  The Revolver has a 60 month term and provides for borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000 with an accordion feature that gives the Company the option to increase the maximum seasonal financing availability subject to the conditions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and subject to the approval of the lenders.  The Revolver imposes a seasonal borrowing limit such that borrowings under the facility may not exceed $60,000 from the period June 30^th through October 31^st of each year under the agreement.

The interest rate on the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin resets each quarter and ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period.  The interest rate on the Revolver was approximately 1.7% at September 30, 2016 and 1.4% at October 2, 2015.

The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.  The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times.  No limits are imposed if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition.  The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year.  The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year.  The Revolving Credit Agreement includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio limitations.

As of September 30, 2016, the Company held approximately $53,698 of cash and cash equivalents in bank accounts in foreign jurisdictions.

Contractual Obligations and Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has contractual obligations and commitments to make future payments under its existing credit facilities, including interest, operating leases and open purchase orders.  The following schedule details these significant contractual obligations at September 30, 2016.

	Total		Less than 1 year		2-3 years		4-5 years		After 5 years
Long-term debt	$	7,389	$	381	$	829	$	1,215	$	4,964
Operating lease obligations		28,138		6,058		9,617		7,858		4,605
Open purchase orders		61,748		61,748		-		-		-
Contractually obligated interest payments		3,164		523		841		603		1,197
Total contractual obligations	$	100,439	$	68,710	$	11,287	$	9,676	$	10,766

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The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers’ compensation insurance. Letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2016 were $392 compared to $684 on October 2, 2015 and were included in the Company’s total loan availability.  The Company had no unsecured revolving credit facilities at its foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016 or October 2, 2015.

The Company has no other off-balance sheet arrangements.

The Company anticipates making contributions to its defined benefit pension plans of $685 through September 29, 2017.

Market Risk Management

Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in euros, Swiss francs, Hong Kong dollars, 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, losses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations, as reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly.  Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies.  Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can cause unexpected financial losses or cash flow needs.

The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the use of foreign currency forward contracts.  Foreign currency forward contracts enable the Company to lock in the foreign currency exchange rate for a fixed amount of currency to be paid or received on a specified date in the future. The Company may use such foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on financial instruments and known commitments denominated in foreign currencies.  As of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, the Company held no foreign currency forward contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company operates in a seasonal business and experiences significant fluctuations in operating cash flow as working capital needs increase in advance of the Company’s primary selling and cash generation season, and decline as accounts receivable are collected and cash is accumulated or debt is repaid.  The Company’s goal in managing its interest rate risk is to maintain a mix of floating rate and fixed rate debt such that permanent non-equity capital needs are largely funded with long term fixed rate debt and seasonal working capital needs are funded with short term floating rate debt.

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 include costs associated with metals, resins and packaging materials.

Impact of Inflation

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 implemented for individual products, when appropriate.

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The Company’s results of operations and financial condition are presented based on historical cost.  The Company does not believe that inflation has significantly affected its results of operations.

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 market interest rates. The calculations 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. The table below presents the estimated maximum potential loss in fair value and annual income before income taxes from a 100 basis point movement in interest rates on the Company’s term loans outstanding at September 30, 2016:

	Estimated Impact on
(thousands)			Fair Value		Income Before Income Taxes
Interest rate instruments		$	-	$	71

Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company’s management discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.  The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of its assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and related footnote disclosures.  On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates for product returns, bad debts, inventories, long lived assets and goodwill, income taxes, warranty obligations, pensions and other post-retirement benefits, litigation and other subjective matters impacting the financial statements.  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.

The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.  Management has discussed these policies with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowances for doubtful accounts are estimated by the individual operating companies based on estimates of losses related to customer accounts 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 and any specific customer collection issues the Company identifies could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.

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Inventories

The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management’s 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 will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by 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 reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.

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 considered 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 assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets 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 assets would increase income in the period such determination was made.  See further discussion of the impact of the adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance at Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired.  Generally, annual impairment tests are performed by the Company in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.

In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill, the Company estimates the fair value of the businesses to which the goodwill relates.  Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis.  If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its net book value, no impairment exists. When fair value is less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  The Company recognized goodwill impairment charges of $6,197 in 2016 and $6,475 in 2014.  See further discussion at Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

The discounted cash flow analysis used to estimate fair value requires a number of key estimates and assumptions.  The Company estimates the future cash flows of the reporting units based on historical and forecasted revenues and operating costs and applies a discount rate to the estimated future cash flows for purposes of the valuation.  This discount rate is based on the estimated weighted average cost of capital, which includes certain assumptions made by management such as market capital structure, market betas, the risk-free rate of return and the estimated costs of borrowing.  Changes in these key estimates and assumptions, or in other assumptions used in this process, could materially affect our impairment analysis in a given year.

In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s other indefinite lived intangible assets, the Company estimates the fair value of the various intangible assets.  The fair value of trademarks and patents is estimated using the relief from royalty method.  If the fair value of an intangible asset exceeds its net book value, no impairment exists. When fair value is less than the carrying value of the intangible asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount of the difference.  The Company recognized impairment charges of $2,000 on indefinite lived intangible assets in 2014.

A number of factors, many of which the Company has no ability to control, could affect its financial condition, operating results and business prospects and could cause actual results to differ from the estimates and assumptions that the Company uses in preparing its financial statements.  These factors include:  a prolonged global economic crisis, a significant decrease in demand for the Company’s products, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator and successful efforts by the Company’s competitors to gain market share.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of

The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Application of alternative assumptions, such as changes in the estimate of future cash flows, could produce significantly different results. Because of the significance of the judgments and estimation processes, it is likely that materially different amounts could be recorded if we used different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances were to change.

Warranties

The Company accrues a warranty reserve for estimated costs to provide warranty services. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are 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 warranty 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.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES 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.”

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Information with respect to this item is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements attached to this report on pages F-1 to F-39.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  The Company carried out an evaluation as of September 30, 2016, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2016 at reaching a level of reasonable assurance.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  The Company has designed its disclosure controls and procedures to reach a level of reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

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The report of management required under this Item 9A is included on page F-2 of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements attached to this Report under the heading “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” and is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

(c) Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

RSM US LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements, has issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which is contained in the Company’s consolidated financial statements under the heading “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.”

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information with respect to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the headings “Proposal 1:  Election of Directors,” “Executive Officers,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee” and “Audit Committee Matters – Audit Committee Financial Expert” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017.  Information regarding the Company’s Code of Business Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under “Corporate Governance Matters – Employee Code of Conduct; Corporate Governance Guidelines; and Procedures for Reporting of Accounting Concerns” in the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017.

The Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors is an “audit committee” for purposes of Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The members of the Audit Committee are Terry E. London (Chairman), Thomas F. Pyle, Jr., Edward F. Lang and Richard (“Casey”) Sheahan.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information with respect to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the headings “Directors Compensation” and “Executive Compensation” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017.

The information incorporated by reference from “Report of the Compensation Committee” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information with respect to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading “Stock Ownership of Management and Others” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table summarizes share information, as of September 30, 2016, for the Company’s equity compensation plans, including the Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan, the Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2010 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  All of these plans have been approved by the Company’s shareholders.

Plan Category	Number of Common Shares to Be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights		Weighted-average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights		Number of Common Shares Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
2010 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan		-	$	-		578,515
2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan		17,008		-		11,202
2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan		-		-		12,403
Total All Plans		17,008		-		602,120

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information with respect to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017. Information regarding director independence is incorporated by reference to the discussions under “Corporate Governance Matters-Director Independence” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Information with respect to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading “Audit Committee Matters – Fees of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before January 28, 2017.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

The following documents are filed as a part of this report:

Financial Statements

Included in Item 8 of Part II of this report are the following:

· Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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· Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015

· Consolidated Statements of Operations – Years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014

· Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014

· Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014

· Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014

· Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Exhibits

See Exhibit Index.

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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 the13^th day of December 2016.

	JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. (Registrant)
By	/s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold
	Helen P. Johnson-Leipold Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the13^thday of December 2016.

/s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Helen P. Johnson-Leipold)	and Director
	(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Thomas F. Pyle, Jr.	Vice Chairman of the Board
(Thomas F. Pyle, Jr.)	and Lead Outside Director
/s/ Terry E. London	Director
(Terry E. London)
/s/ John M. Fahey, Jr.	Director
(John M. Fahey, Jr.)
/s/ Edward Stevens	Director
(Edward Stevens)
/s/ Edward F. Lang	Director
(Edward F. Lang)
/s/ Katherine Button Bell	Director
(Katherine Button Bell)
/s/ Richard Sheahan	Director
(Richard (“Casey”) Sheahan)
/s/ David W. Johnson	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(David W. Johnson)	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Title
2	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 28, 2004, by and between JO Acquisition Corp. and Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Filed as Exhibit 2 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated October 28, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.)
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	Bylaws of the Company as amended and restated through December 6, 2010. (Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.)
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	First Amendment dated October 11, 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.)
4.3	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 1, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.)
4.4	Third Amendment dated October 1, 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 1, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.)
4.5	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.)
4.6	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 October 3, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
4.7	Consent and Amendment dated September 6, 2002 to Note Agreement dated October 1, 1995. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
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 1, 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 October 3, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
4.11	Consent and Amendment dated as of September 6, 2002 to Note Agreement dated September 15, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 4.11 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
4.12	Note Agreement dated as of December 13, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 4.12 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
4.13	Consent and Amendment dated of September 6, 2002 to Note Agreement dated as of December 13, 2001. (Filed as Exhibit 4.15 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
9.1	Johnson Outdoors Inc. Class B common stock Amended and Restated Voting Trust Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2010 (Filed as Exhibit 1 to Amendment No. 13 to the Schedule 13D filed by Helen P. Johnson-Leipold on February 3, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.)
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.)

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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.)
10.3+	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.)
10.4	Registration Rights Agreement regarding Johnson Outdoors Inc. 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.)
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.)
10.11+	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.)
10.12+	Johnson Outdoors Economic Value Added Bonus Plan (Filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.13+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 29, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.14	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.)
10.15+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. Worldwide Key Executive Phantom Share Long-Term Incentive Plan (Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated March 28, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.16+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. Worldwide Key Executives’ Discretionary Bonus Plan. (Filed as Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.17	Stock Purchase Agreement by and between Johnson Outdoors Inc. and TFX Equities Incorporated. (Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated April 2, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.18	Intellectual Property Purchase Agreement by and among Johnson Outdoors Inc., Technology Holding Company II and Teleflex Incorporated. (Filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated April 2, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.19+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated April 2, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.20+	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-115298 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.21+	Form of Stock Option Agreement under Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-115298 and incorporated herein by reference.)

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10.22	Revolving Credit and Security Agreement dated as of September 16, 2013 among Johnson Outdoors Inc., certain subsidiaries of Johnson Outdoors Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as lender and administrative agent, and the other lenders named therein (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2013).
10.23	Term Loan Agreement (loan number 15613) dated as of September 29, 2009 among Techsonic Industries Inc., Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics LLC and Ridgestone Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2009).
10.24	Term Loan Agreement (loan number 15612) dated as of September 29, 2009 between Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC and Ridgestone Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2009).
10.25	Term Loan Agreement (loan number 15628) dated as of September 29, 2009 between Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. and Ridgestone Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.5 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2009).
10.26	Term Loan Agreement (loan number 15614) dated as of September 29, 2009 between Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. and Ridgestone Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.6 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2009).
10.27	Term Loan Agreement (loan number 15627) dated as of September 29, 2009 between Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. and Ridgestone Bank (filed as Exhibit 99.7 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2009).
10.28+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2009 Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan. (Filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the current report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2010.)
10.29+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2010 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan. (Filed as Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.30+	Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan.  (Filed as Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 23, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.)
10.31+	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan.  (Filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the annual report on Form 10-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2014.)
10.32+	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Performance Based) under Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan.  (Filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the annual report on Form 10-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 7, 2015.)
21	Subsidiaries of the Company as of September 30, 2016.
23	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
32.1	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. (1)
101	The following materials from Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith:  (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

⁺ A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

⁽¹⁾ This certification is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Table of Contents	Page
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting	F-2
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting	F-3
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations	F-5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	F-6
Consolidated Balance Sheets	F-7
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity	F-8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	F-9
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	F-10

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of Johnson Outdoors Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

(a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

(b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and

(c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2016. In making this assessment, management used the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013.  Based on our assessment, management believes that, as of September 30, 2016, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

/s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold	/s/ David W. Johnson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

F-2

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

Johnson Outdoors Inc.

We have audited Johnson Outdoors Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Johnson Outdoors Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and our report dated December 13, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion.

/s/ RSM US LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 13, 2016

F-3

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

Johnson Outdoors Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Johnson Outdoors Inc. as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (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 audits provide 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. as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013, and our report dated December 13, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ RSM US LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 13, 2016

F-4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	Year Ended
(thousands, except per share data)	September 30 2016			October 2 2015			October 3 2014
Net sales	$	433,727		$	430,489		$	425,410
Cost of sales		257,265			258,756			256,797
Gross profit		176,462			171,733			168,613
Operating expenses:
Marketing and selling		90,690			93,707			87,902
Administrative management, finance and information systems		38,251			43,690			39,078
Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment		6,197			-			8,475
Research and development		18,430			16,483			16,467
Total operating expenses		153,568			153,880			151,922
Operating profit		22,894			17,853			16,691
Interest income		(81	)		(64	)		(85	)
Interest expense		727			865			788
Other (income) expense		(1,407	)		1,299			(1,434	)
Profit before income taxes		23,655			15,753			17,422
Income tax expense		10,154			5,137			8,299
Net income	$	13,501		$	10,616		$	9,123
Weighted average common shares - Basic:
Class A		8,627			8,515			8,420
Class B		1,212			1,212			1,212
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units		16			-			3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive		9,855			9,727			9,635
Net income per common share - Basic:
Class A	$	1.36		$	1.08		$	0.93
Class B	$	1.24		$	0.98		$	0.84
Net income per common share - Diluted:
Class A	$	1.34		$	1.06		$	0.90
Class B	$	1.34		$	1.06		$	0.90
Dividends declared per common share:
Class A	$	0.32		$	0.31		$	0.38
Class B	$	0.29		$	0.28		$	0.34

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

	Year Ended
(thousands, except per share data)	September 30 2016			October 2 2015			October 3 2014
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	13,501		$	10,616		$	9,123
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)		521			(8,348	)		(5,500	)
Write off of currency translation adjustment (gain) loss		(249	)		177			135
Change in pension plans, net of tax of $952, $541 and $750, respectively		(1,555	)		(970	)		(1,223	)
Total other comprehensive loss		(1,283	)		(9,141	)		(6,588	)
Total comprehensive income	$	12,218		$	1,475		$	2,535

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-6

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(thousands, except share data)	September 30 2016			October 2 2015
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	87,294		$	69,159
Accounts receivable, net		41,522			44,798
Inventories		68,397			79,919
Other current assets		4,755			4,845
Total current assets		201,968			198,721
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $123,921 and $116,902, respectively		48,998			45,287
Deferred income taxes		19,063			15,867
Goodwill		11,196			14,292
Other intangible assets, net		14,462			11,688
Other assets		14,592			13,349
Total assets	$	310,279		$	299,204
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	-		$	-
Current maturities of long-term debt		381			368
Accounts payable		24,521			28,455
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries, wages and benefits		17,396			16,815
Accrued warranty		4,326			4,301
Income taxes payable		1,691			3,837
Accrued discounts and returns		7,074			3,991
Other		12,265			11,787
Total current liabilities		67,654			69,554
Long-term debt, less current maturities		7,008			7,062
Deferred income taxes		1,216			1,182
Retirement benefits		12,699			10,118
Other liabilities		14,206			13,320
Total liabilities		102,783			101,236
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock:  none issued		-			-
Common stock:
Class A shares issued and outstanding:		441			441
September 30, 2016:  8,778,028
October 2, 2015:  8,770,612
Class B shares issued and outstanding:		61			61
September 30, 2016:  1,212,006
October 2, 2015:  1,212,382
Capital in excess of par value		71,127			69,545
Retained earnings		135,405			125,173
Accumulated other comprehensive income		2,354			3,637
Treasury stock at cost, shares of Class A common stock:  64,323 and 33,241, respectively		(1,892	)		(889	)
Total shareholders' equity		207,496			197,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	310,279		$	299,204

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(thousands except for shares)	Shares			Common Stock		Capital in Excess of Par Value			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 27, 2013		9,937,404			499		66,374			112,144			(715	)		19,366
Net income		-			-		-			9,123			-			-
Dividends declared		-			-		-			(3,694	)		-			-
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan		15,969			1		328			-			-			-
Award of non-vested shares		4,910			-		-			-			-			-
Stock-based compensation		-			-		1,688			-			-			-
Tax effects on stock based awards		-			-		493						-			-
Currency translation adjustment		-			-		-			-			-			(5,500	)
Write off of currency translation adjustment loss		-			-		-			-			-			135
Change in pension plans, net of tax of $750		-			-		-			-			-			(1,223	)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost		(23,399	)		-		-			-			(605	)		-
Reissue of treasury stock		46,924			-		(1,001	)		-			1,045			-
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 3, 2014		9,981,808			500		67,882			117,573			(275	)		12,778
Net income		-			-		-			10,616			-			-
Dividends declared		-			-		-			(3,016	)		-			-
Exercise of stock options		2,304			-		77			-			-			-
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan		8,062			2		194			-			-			-
Award of non-vested shares		38,222			-		-			-			-			-
Stock-based compensation		-			-		1,573			-			-			-
Tax effects on stock based awards		-			-		(8	)		-			-			-
Currency translation adjustment		-			-		-			-			-			(8,348	)
Write off of currency translation adjustment loss		-			-		-			-			-			177
Change in pension plans, net of tax of $541		-			-		-			-			-			(970	)
Non-vested stock forfeitures		(25,364	)		-		-			-			-			-
Purchase of treasury stock at cost		(31,934	)		-		-			-			(865	)		-
Reissue of treasury stock		9,896			-		(173	)		-			251			-
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 2, 2015		9,982,994			502		69,545			125,173			(889	)		3,637
Net income		-			-		-			13,501			-			-
Dividends declared		-			-		-			(3,269	)		-			-
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan		7,732			-		160			-			-			-
Award of non-vested shares		54,850			-		(493	)		-			493			-
Stock-based compensation		-			-		1,813			-			-			-
Tax effects on stock based awards		-			-		112			-			-			-
Currency translation adjustment		-			-		-			-			-			521
Write off of currency translation adjustment loss		-			-		-			-			-			(249	)
Change in pension plans, net of tax of $952		-			-		-			-			-			(1,555	)
Non-vested stock forfeitures		(7,885	)		-		-			-			-			-
Purchase of treasury stock at cost		(19,973	)		-		-			-			(1,506	)		-
Reissue of treasury stock		3,416			-		(10	)		-			10			-
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2016		10,021,134		$	502	$	71,127		$	135,405		$	(1,892	)	$	2,354

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Year Ended
(thousands)	September 30 2016			October 2 2015			October 3 2014
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	13,501		$	10,616		$	9,123
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		10,654			10,846			9,978
Amortization of intangible assets		1,179			856			765
Amortization of deferred financing costs		122			122			120
Impairment losses		6,197			-			8,475
Stock based compensation		1,832			1,606			1,744
Write off of currency translation adjustment (gain) loss		(249	)		177			135
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable		299			292			288
Provision for inventory reserves		3,650			2,123			1,043
Deferred income taxes		(2,219	)		(1,485	)		2,667
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		3,390			(2,534	)		(1,484	)
Inventories, net		8,524			(17,999	)		7,815
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(2,513	)		10,582			(3,825	)
Other current assets		197			2,599			(4,197	)
Other non-current assets		(246	)		(284	)		(565	)
Other long-term liabilities		(622	)		(160	)		1,145
Other, net		(262	)		699			(9	)
		43,434			18,056			33,218
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for purchase of business		(9,152	)		-			-
Capital expenditures		(11,702	)		(10,409	)		(13,263	)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment		113			15			1,376
		(20,741	)		(10,394	)		(11,887	)
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal payments on term loans and other long-term debt		(332	)		(360	)		(542	)
Deferred financing costs paid to lenders		-			-			(34	)
Common stock transactions		271			202			638
Dividends paid		(3,169	)		(2,966	)		(2,955	)
Purchases of treasury stock		(1,506	)		(865	)		(605	)
		(4,736	)		(3,989	)		(3,498	)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash		178			(5,307	)		(2,734	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		18,135			(1,634	)		15,099
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period		69,159			70,793			55,694
End of period	$	87,294		$	69,159			70,793
Supplemental Disclosure:
Cash paid for taxes	$	14,496		$	2,269		$	6,581
Cash paid for interest		732			754			672

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-9

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business

Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name outdoor equipment, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries and are stated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

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.

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (hereinafter 2016) comprised 52 weeks.  The fiscal year ended October 2, 2015 (hereinafter 2015) comprised 52 weeks.  The fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 (hereinafter 2014) comprised 53 weeks.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, and all securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, to be equivalent to cash.  Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value.

The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns exist, a reserve is established to reduce the amount recorded to an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of outstanding accounts receivable for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.

Inventories

The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management’s 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 will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by 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 reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.

F-10

Inventories at the end of the respective fiscal years consisted of the following:

	September 30 2016		October 2 2015
Raw materials	$	26,379	$	34,711
Work in process		34		24
Finished goods		41,984		45,184
	$	68,397	$	79,919

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined by straight-line methods over the following estimated useful lives:

Property improvements	5-20 years
Buildings and improvements	20-40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3-10 years

Upon retirement or disposition of any of the foregoing types of assets, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the applicable account and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.

Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016		2015
Property improvements	$	590	$	588
Buildings and improvements		21,631		21,127
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		150,698		140,474
		172,919		162,189
Less accumulated depreciation		123,921		116,902
	$	48,998	$	45,287

Goodwill

The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis as of the last day of the eleventh month of the Company’s fiscal year and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit, based on lower than anticipated results due to a sustained decline in sales and unfavorable operating margins resulting from various geopolitical and economic factors as well as due to a lack of new product acceptance by consumers. The revised projections were considered an indicator of potential goodwill impairment, and accordingly, the Company performed an impairment analysis on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit.

The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process.  The first step is the estimation of the fair value of the applicable reporting unit.  Estimated fair value is based on management judgments and assumptions.  The fair values as determined by management are compared with the aggregate carrying values of the reporting units.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment.  If the reporting unit carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any.

The second step measures the amount of the impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The implied fair value is determined by a purchase price allocation approach in which the fair value of both recognized and unrecognized (if any) net assets is subtracted from the fair value of the reporting unit.  The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit.  If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss should be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

In conducting its analysis, the Company used the income approach to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value to its indicated fair value.  Fair value is determined primarily by using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions and is considered a Level 3 (unobservable) fair value determination in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4 below).

F-11

The Company’s step one analysis indicated the carrying value of the Diving reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value as of the measurement date of June 3, 2016.  As a result, the Company performed the second step and based on the results, the Company recognized an impairment charge in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 of $6,197 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Diving segment, thereby reducing its carrying value to $0.

See Note 17 below for a discussion of Company acquisitions and their impact on increasing the Company’s goodwill balance during the year ended September 30, 2016.

The results of the impairment tests performed in 2015 indicated no impairment to the Company’s goodwill.

For the year ended October 3, 2014, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $6,475 in the Outdoor Equipment segment.  Due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to Jetboil, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the goodwill related to the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit using the income approach based on estimated cash flows. As of the measurement date of June 27, 2014, the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value. As a result, the Company proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test and determined an impairment charge of $6,475 was required bringing the carrying value to its implied fair value of $0. The charge is included in “Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment.

The Company’s impairment analysis is based on management’s estimates.  Due to the uncertainty of future events, the Company cannot assure that growth rates will not be lower than expected, that discount rates will not increase or that projected cash flows of the individual reporting units will not decline, all of which factors could impact the carrying value of any remaining goodwill (or portion thereof) in future periods, and accordingly, whether any impairment losses need to be recorded in future periods.

The changes in the carrying amount of those segments with goodwill and the composition of consolidated net goodwill for fiscal 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	Segment								Consolidated
	Marine Electronics		Diving			Consolidated			Gross Goodwill			Accumulated Impairment			Total
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	10,367	$	4,049		$	14,416		$	60,806		$	(46,390	)	$	14,416
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		-		(124	)		(124	)		(124	)		-			(124	)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,367	$	3,925		$	14,292		$	60,682		$	(46,390	)	$	14,292
Acquisitions		827		2,219			3,046			3,046			-			3,046
Impairment		-		(6,197	)		(6,197	)		-			(6,197	)		(6,197	)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		2		53			55			55			-			55
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	11,196	$	-		$	11,196		$	63,783		$	(52,587	)	$	11,196

F-12

Other Intangible Assets

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested for impairment annually and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis.  There were no impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2016 or 2015.

During fiscal 2014, due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to the Jetboil acquisition, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the acquired indefinite lived intangible asset, the Jetboil tradename, by comparing its carrying value to its fair value which was determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach.  As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $2,000 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment reducing the fair value of the tradename to $3,400.  There was no additional impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets recorded for fiscal 2014.

Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 4 to 15 years.  Amortization of patents and other intangible assets with definite lives was $1,179, $856 and $765 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is expected to be approximately $1,224, $1,024, 1,010, $945 and $811 for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Intangible assets at the end of the last two years consisted of the following:

	2016							2015
	Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Amortized other intangible assets:
Patents and trademarks	$	4,155	$	(4,026	)	$	129	$	4,149	$	(3,929	)	$	220
Other amortizable intangibles		10,804		(3,496	)		7,308		6,746		(2,303	)		4,443
Non-amortized trademarks		7,025		-			7,025		7,025		-			7,025
	$	21,984	$	(7,522	)	$	14,462	$	17,920	$	(6,232	)	$	11,688

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable.  In such an event, the carrying amount of the asset group is compared to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group to determine if impairment exists on these assets.  If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying value on these assets.   The Company performed an impairment analysis on the long-lived assets in its Diving segment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.  No impairment was indicated.

Warranties

The Company provides for warranties of certain products as they are sold. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues.  The following table summarizes the warranty activity for the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016.

F-13

Balance at September 27, 2013	$	5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		3,717
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,853
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	4,078
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		5,631
Less current period warranty claims paid		5,408
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	4,301
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		4,699
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,674
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	4,326

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  the end of fiscal year 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

	2016								2015								2014
	Pre-Tax Amount			Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect			Pre-Tax Amount			Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect			Pre-Tax Amount			Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	10,525			-	$	10,525		$	10,253		$	-	$	10,253		$	18,424		$	-	$	18,424
Unamortized loss on pension plans		(10,999	)		2,828		(8,171	)		(8,492	)		1,876		(6,616	)		(6,981	)		1,335		(5,646	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	(474	)	$	2,828	$	2,354		$	1,761		$	1,876	$	3,637		$	11,443		$	1,335	$	12,778

The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:

				Statement of Operations Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans
Amortization of loss	$	566		Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(215	)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		(249	)	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	102

The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:

				Statement of Operations Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	622		Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(237	)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Write off of currency translation amounts		177		Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	562

F-14

The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:

				Statement of Operations Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	341		Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(130	)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		135		Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	346

The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253		$	(6,616	)	$	3,637
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		521			(3,073	)		(2,552	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(249	)		566			317
Tax effects		-			952			952
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	10,525		$	(8,171	)	$	2,354

The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	18,424		$	(5,646	)	$	12,778
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(8,348	)		(2,133	)		(10,481	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		177			622			799
Tax effects		-			541			541
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253		$	(6,616	)	$	3,637

Earnings per Share (“EPS”)

Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method.  Grants of restricted stock (whether vested or unvested) which receive non-forfeitable dividends are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method.

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above.  As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.

F-15

Basic EPS

Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively.  In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.  In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities.

For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, basic income per share for Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method as described above.

Diluted EPS

Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.  The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock.  Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares.  In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.

For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, diluted net income per share reflects the effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units and assumes the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A common stock.

There were no stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014.  Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 162,472, 214,027 and 319,632 shares for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to dilutive earnings used in the diluted earnings per common share calculations and the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

	2016			2015			2014
Net income	$	13,501		$	10,616		$	9,123
Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders		(258	)		(191	)		(304	)
Dilutive earnings	$	13,243		$	10,425		$	8,819
Weighted average common shares – Basic:
Class A		8,627			8,515			8,420
Class B		1,212			1,212			1,212
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units		16			-			3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive		9,855			9,727			9,635
Net income per common share – Basic:
Class A	$	1.36		$	1.08		$	0.93
Class B	$	1.24		$	0.98		$	0.84
Net income per common share – Diluted:
Class A	$	1.34		$	1.06		$	0.90
Class B	$	1.34		$	1.06		$	0.90

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Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation cost is recorded for all option grants and awards of non-vested stock and restricted stock units based on their grant-date fair value.  Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each award. No stock options were granted in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  See Note 10 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, including stock options, non-vested stock, and employee stock purchase plans.

Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes currently payable and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement income/loss and taxable income/loss.  Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.  A valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. See Note 6 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Employee Benefits

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans.  The Company does not have any significant foreign retirement 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 to annually fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto.  Other retirement costs are funded at least annually.  See Note 7 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion.

Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments

The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are the local currencies. Accordingly, 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. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” a separate component of Shareholders’ equity.

Currency gains and losses are recognized when assets and liabilities of foreign operations, denominated in other than their local currency, are converted into the local currency of the entity. Additionally, currency gains and losses are recognized through the settlement of transactions denominated in other than the local currency.  The Company recognized currency gains from transactions of $277 and $427 in 2016 and 2014, respectively, and currency losses from transactions of $1,196 in 2015, all of which were included in Other (income) expense, net.

Because the Company operates internationally, it has exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates.  Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies.  The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or borrowings in foreign currencies.  The Company did not use foreign currency forward contracts in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading or speculative purposes.

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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria have been met:

· Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists.  Contracts, internet commerce agreements, and customer purchase orders are generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement.

· All substantial risk of ownership transfers to the customer.  Shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, are used to verify delivery.

· The fee is fixed or determinable.  This is assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment.

· Collectability is reasonably assured.  Collectability is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as by the customer’s payment history.

Estimated costs of returns and allowances and discounts are accrued as a reduction to sales when revenue is recognized.

Advertising & Promotions

The Company expenses substantially all costs related to the production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued as related revenue is earned.

Advertising and promotions expense in 2016, 2015 and 2014 totaled $23,611, $24,460 and $22,135, respectively. These charges are included in “Marketing and selling expenses.”  Capitalized advertising costs, included in Other current assets, totaled$866 and $1,049 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively, and primarily included catalogs and costs of advertising which have not yet run for the first time.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in “Net sales.” Shipping and handling costs are included in “Marketing and selling expenses” and totaled $10,240, $10,838 and $10,675 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Research and Development

The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred except for costs of software development for new electronic products which are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and are included in Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The gross amount capitalized related to software development was $31,572, less accumulated amortization of $14,597, at September 30, 2016 and $26,487, less accumulated amortization of $11,858, at October 2, 2015.  These costs are amortized over the expected life of the software of three to seven years.  Amortization expense related to capitalized software in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $2,738, $2,535 and $2,045, respectively, and is included in depreciation expense on plant, property and equipment.

Fair Values

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated fair value at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 due to the short maturities of these instruments. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investments in equity and debt securities that were carried at fair value.  When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at fair value.

Valuation Techniques

Rabbi Trust Assets

Rabbi trust assets, used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, are included in “Other assets,” and are classified as trading securities.  These assets are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the business segments to which the goodwill relates.  When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.

See Note 2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the fair value of long-term debt and Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding fair value measurements.

New Accounting Pronouncements

On November 20, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740).  Pursuant to this update, all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowances are required to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. The Company elected to retrospectively adopt this accounting standard in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and as a result, prior periods in our Consolidated Financial Statements were adjusted.  Pursuant to this standard, $10,649 of deferred tax assets was reclassified from current deferred tax assets to long-term deferred tax assets.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which will require lessees to report on their balance sheets a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in connection with most lease agreements classified as operating leases under the current guidance. The lease liability will be measured based on the present value of future lease payments, subject to certain conditions. The right-of-use asset will be measured based on the initial amount of the liability, plus certain initial direct costs. The new guidance will further require that leases be classified at inception as either (a) operating leases or (b) finance leases. For operating leases, periodic expense will generally be flat (straight-line) throughout the life of the lease. For finance leases, periodic expense will decline (similar to capital leases under current rules) over the life of the lease. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for stock-based compensation transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as a reduction of income taxes and reflected in operating cash flows upon the adoption of this ASU. Excess tax benefits are recorded in equity and as financing activity under the current rules.  The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. The Company will elect early adoption of this standard effective with its first fiscal quarter of 2017 and is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which will supersede ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this new standard by one year. This standard involves a five-step approach to recognizing revenue based on individual performance obligations in a contract. The new standard will also require additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the Company’s contracts with customers, any significant judgments made in applying the revenue guidance, and the Company’s assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This guidance becomes effective for the Company at the beginning of its 2019 fiscal year and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted, but no earlier than December 16, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and its related disclosures.

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In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement. This pronouncement provides guidance to determine whether a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer must account for the software element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. Otherwise, the customer must account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new standard permits the use of either the prospective or retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Under this ASU, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments in the period in which they determine the amounts, including the effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company elected to early adopt this accounting standard at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

2 INDEBTEDNESS

Debt was comprised of the following at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015:

	September 30 2016		October 2 2015
Term loans	$	7,098	$	7,430
Revolvers		-		-
Other		291		-
Total debt		7,389		7,430
Less current portion of long term debt		381		368
Less short term debt		-		-
Total long-term debt	$	7,008	$	7,062

Term Loans

The Company’s term loans have a maturity date of September 29, 2029.  Each term loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest. Interest on the aggregate outstanding amount of the term loans is based on the prime rate plus an applicable margin.  The interest rate in effect on the term loans was 5.50% at September 30, 2016 and 5.25% at October 2, 2015.

The term loans are guaranteed in part under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program and are secured with a first priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and a second priority lien on working capital and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries.  Any proceeds from the sale of secured property are first applied against the related term loans and then against the Revolvers (as defined below).  The Company’s term loans include covenants related to its current ratio, debt to net worth ratio, fixed charge ratio, minimum net worth and capital expenditures.

The aggregate term loan borrowings are subject to a pre-payment penalty.  The penalty is currently 3% of the pre-payment amount, and the penalty will decrease by 1% annually on the anniversary date of the effective date of the loan agreement.  See discussion of the payoff of the term loans at Note 14 included elsewhere in this report.

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Revolvers

On September 16, 2013, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a new credit facility with PNC Bank National Association and certain other lenders named therein.  This credit facility consists of a Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 16, 2013 among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, PNC Bank National Association, as lender and as administrative agent, and the other lenders named therein (the “Revolving Credit Agreement” or “Revolver”).  The Revolver has an expiration date of September 16, 2018 and provides for borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000 with an accordion feature that gives the Company the option to increase the maximum seasonal financing availability subject to the conditions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and subject to the approval of the lenders.  The Revolver imposes a seasonal borrowing limit such that borrowings under this facility may not exceed $60,000 from the period June 30^th through October 31^st of each year under the agreement.  The Company had no borrowings against the Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30, 2016 or October 2, 2015.

The interest rate on the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin resets each quarter and ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period.  The interest rate on the Revolver was approximately 1.7% at September 30, 2016 and 1.4% at October 2, 2015.

The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.  Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants.  The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times.  No limits are imposed if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition.  The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year.  The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year.  The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company’s ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants.

Other Borrowings

The Company had no unsecured revolving credit facilities at its foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016.  The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers’ compensation insurance which totaled $392 and $684 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.  The Company had no unsecured lines of credit as of September 30, 2016 or October 2, 2015.

Aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2016 were as follows:

Fiscal Year
2017	$	381
2018		403
2019		426
2020		740
2021		475
Thereafter		4,964
Total	$	7,389

Interest paid was $732, $754 and $672 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The weighted average borrowing rate for short-term debt was approximately 1.7%, 1.4% and 1.4% for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt approximated its carrying value as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015.  See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding the fair value.

Under the Company’s Revolving Credit Agreement, a change in control of the Company would constitute an event of default.  A change in control would be deemed to have occurred if, among other events described in the terms of the Credit Agreement, a person or group other than the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Helen P. Johnson-Leipold, members of her family and related entities (hereinafter the Johnson Family) became or obtain rights as a beneficial owner (as interpreted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of a certain percentage of the outstanding capital stock of the Company, if the Johnson Family ceases to own (without lien or encumbrance) at least a certain percentage of the shares of capital stock of the Company with voting power or if the members of the Company’s Board of Directors as of the date of the Credit Agreement (together with any new directors elected to the Board who were also approved for appointment by the then serving directors) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors.   At November 27, 2016, the Johnson Family held 3,870,185 shares or approximately 44% of the Class A common stock, 1,211,196 shares or approximately 99.9% of the Class B common stock and approximately 77% of the voting power of both classes of common stock taken as a whole.

3 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The following disclosures describe the Company’s objectives in using derivative instruments, the business purpose or context for using derivative instruments, and how the Company believes the use of derivative instruments helps achieve the stated objectives.  In addition, the following disclosures describe the effects of the Company’s use of derivative instruments and hedging activities on its financial statements.  See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the fair value and effects of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments.

Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in euros, Swiss francs, Hong Kong dollars, 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, losses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations, as reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly. Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies.  Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can cause unexpected financial losses or cash flow needs.

The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the use of foreign currency forward contracts.  Foreign currency forward contracts enable the Company to lock in the foreign currency exchange rate for a fixed amount of currency to be paid or received on a specified date in the future. The Company may use such foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on financial instruments and known commitments denominated in foreign currencies.  As of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, the Company held no foreign currency forward contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company operates in a seasonal business and experiences significant fluctuations in operating cash flow as working capital needs increase in advance of the Company’s primary selling and cash generation season, and decline as accounts receivable are collected and cash is accumulated or debt is repaid.  The Company held no interest rate swap contracts in 2016 or 2015.  As of September 30, 2016, the Company was unhedged with respect to interest rate risk on its floating rate debt.

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4 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A fair value hierarchy has been established based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable.

· Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets.

· Level 2 - Inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These are typically obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments.

· Level 3 - Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions of the data that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Rabbi trust assets	$	12,637	$	-	$	-	$	12,637

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Rabbi trust assets	$	11,441	$	-	$	-	$	11,441

Rabbi trust assets are classified as trading securities and are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.  The rabbi trust assets are owed by the Company to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan.  This offsetting deferred compensation liability is reported at fair value as well and is included in “Other liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The mark-to-market adjustments are recorded in “Other (income) expense, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, was:

	Location of (income) loss recognized in Statement of Operations	2016			2015		2014
Rabbi trust assets	Other (income) expense, net	$	(624	)	$	638	$	(703	)

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition.  During 2016, the Company recorded a $6,197 impairment charge on goodwill held by the Diving business reducing its carrying value to $0, its implied fair value.  The charge is reflected in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment.”  During 2014, the Company recorded a $2,000 impairment charge in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” on a trademark held by the Outdoor Equipment business reducing its fair value to $3,400.  The Company also recorded an impairment charge on goodwill held by the Outdoor Equipment business during 2014 reducing its carrying value to its implied fair value of $0.  A $6,475 charge was included in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” related to this impairment during 2014 reducing its carrying value to its implied fair value of $0.  See further discussion of these impairment charges at Note 1 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and the losses recognized as a result of this measurement in year then ended.

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Losses incurred
Goodwill	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	6,197

No assets or liabilities were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in 2015.

5 LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS

The Company leases certain facilities and machinery and equipment under long-term, non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases with an initial lease term in excess of one year at September 30, 2016 were as follows:

Year	Related parties included in total		Total
2017	$	946	$	6,058
2018		977		5,094
2019		1,006		4,523
2020		1,036		4,328
2021		1,067		3,530
Thereafter		179		4,605

Rental expense under all leases was approximately $7,011, $6,933 and $8,360 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Rent expense to related parties was $907, $873 and $970 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

6 INCOME TAXES

The U.S. and foreign income before income taxes for the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016			2015		2014
United States	$	28,881		$	11,886	$	11,592
Foreign		(5,226	)		3,867		5,830
	$	23,655		$	15,753	$	17,422

Income tax expense for the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016			2015			2014
Current:
Federal	$	9,471		$	4,916		$	3,888
State		1,492			882			403
Foreign		986			1,469			1,886
Deferred		(1,795	)		(2,130	)		2,122
	$	10,154		$	5,137		$	8,299

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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at the end of the respective years are presented below:

	2016		2015
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories	$	2,041	$	2,495
Compensation		13,956		12,312
Tax credit carryforwards		4,691		4,888
Net operating loss carryforwards		7,628		6,360
Other		7,558		5,532
Total gross deferred tax assets		35,874		31,587
Less valuation allowance		10,215		9,786
Deferred tax assets		25,659		21,801
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangibles		1,571		1,185
Depreciation and amortization		5,744		5,411
Foreign statutory reserves		497		520
Net deferred tax assets	$	17,847	$	14,685

The net deferred tax assets recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the years ended September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 were as follows:

	2016		2015
Non-current assets	$	19,063	$	15,867
Non-current liabilities		1,216		1,182
Net deferred tax assets	$	17,847	$	14,685

The significant differences between the statutory federal tax rate and the effective income tax rates for the Company for the respective years shown below were as follows:

	2016			2015			2014
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Foreign rate differential		0.3			(1.5	)		(0.5	)
State income tax, net of federal benefit		6.1			2.4			4.4
Tax credit		(3.5	)		(18.8	)		(6.3	)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance		0.8			10.0			(0.3	)
Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements		1.4			1.7			5.4
Goodwill impairment		6.6			0.0			10.4
Section 199 manufacturer's deduction		(4.2	)		(3.7	)		(1.6	)
Amended tax returns		0.0			3.5			0.0
Other		0.4			4.0			1.2
		42.9	%		32.6	%		47.7	%

The Company’s net operating loss carryforwards and their expirations as of September 30, 2016 were as follows:

	State		Foreign		Total
Year of expiration
2017-2021	$	6	$	3,084	$	3,090
2022-2026		2,953		5,434		8,387
2027-2031		31,144		-		31,144
2032-2036		585		-		585
Indefinite		-		9,941		9,941
Total	$	34,688	$	18,459	$	53,147

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The Company has tax credit carryforwards comprised of state credits as shown in the table below.

	State		Federal		Total
Year of expiration
2017-2021	$	1,499	$	-	$	1,499
2022-2026		1,929		-		1,929
2027-2031		904		-		904
2032-2036		359		-		359
Indefinite		-				-
Total	$	4,691	$	-	$	4,691

The negative impact of the valuation allowance in 2016 was primarily the result of not realizing a significant portion of net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdiction.  In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company reached the conclusion that it was appropriate to setup a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in Austria and Indonesia due to negative operating performance in both of these jurisdictions.

The negative impact of the valuation allowance in 2015 was primarily the result of not realizing a significant portion of the U.S. state deferred tax assets.  In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company reached the conclusion that it was appropriate to (1) release the valuation allowance against the Italian deferred tax assets due to the sustained positive operating performance of its Italy operations and (2) setup a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in Australia and Switzerland due to continued negative operating performance in both of these jurisdictions.

The positive impact of the valuation allowance in fiscal 2014 of a tax benefit was primarily the result of earnings in Italy, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom offsetting operating losses in France, Japan and New Zealand.  The Company believed at that time that the negative evidence continued to outweigh the positive evidence and, as such, the valuation allowance during fiscal 2014 remained in place.

In accordance with its accounting policy, the Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.  Interest and penalties of $194, $148 and $186 were recorded as a component of income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits follows:

Balance at October 3, 2014	$	3,535
Settlement		(103	)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(329	)
Gross increases - tax positions in  period		778
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	3,881
Settlement		-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(391	)
Gross increases - tax positions in  period		1,606
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	5,096

The total accrued interest and penalties with respect to income taxes was approximately $1,079 and $787 for the years ended September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.  The Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2016 was $5,100, and if recognized, $4,600 would have an effective tax rate impact.

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The Company has not provided additional U.S. income taxes on $108,552 of undistributed earnings of consolidated foreign subsidiaries included in shareholders’ equity attributable to the Company.  Such earnings could become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these foreign subsidiaries or upon dividend repatriation.  The Company is planning to repatriate foreign earnings in fiscal 2017 and the related U.S. tax liability is anticipated to be offset by foreign tax credits for the foreign income taxes previously paid on these earnings.  The Company does not intend or foresee a need to repatriate the remaining undistributed foreign earnings and considers these earnings indefinitely reinvested in the foreign subsidiaries.  If at some future date these earnings cease to be indefinitely reinvested and are repatriated, the Company may be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding and other taxes on such amounts.  It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized withholding taxes and deferred tax liability on such earnings.

As of September 30, 2016, the Company held approximately $53,698 of cash and cash equivalents in foreign jurisdictions.

The Company is currently undergoing examinations in Italy, France and Germany.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits recognized within the next twelve months may decrease due to expiration of the statute of limitations for certain years in various jurisdictions.  However, it is possible that a jurisdiction may open an audit prior to the statute expiring or one of the aforementioned audits may result in adjustments to the Company’s tax filings.  At this time, an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change cannot be made.

The Company files income tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with federal, state, local and foreign taxing jurisdictions. The following tax years remain subject to examination by the respective major tax jurisdictions:

Jurisdiction	Fiscal Years
United States	2013-2016
Canada	2012-2016
France	2012-2016
Germany	2009-2016
Italy	2011-2016
Japan	2013-2016
Switzerland	2006-2016

7 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. employees.  Retirement benefits are generally provided based on employees’ years of service and average earnings.  Normal retirement age is 65, with provisions for earlier retirement.  The Company elected to freeze its U.S. defined benefit pension plans as of September 30, 2009 and, as a result, there are no benefit accruals related to service performed after that date.

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The financial position of the Company’s non-contributory defined benefit plans as of fiscal year end 2016 and 2015 was as follows:

	2016			2015
Projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	26,212		$	25,301
Service cost		-			-
Interest cost		1,137			1,108
Actuarial loss		3,069			684
Benefits paid		(969	)		(881	)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year		29,449			26,212
Fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year		17,020			17,551
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets		1,260			(252	)
Company contributions		482			602
Benefits paid		(969	)		(881	)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year		17,793			17,020
Funded status of the plans		(11,656	)		(9,192	)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Current pension liabilities		188			192
Non-current pension liabilities		11,468			9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,999	)		(8,492	)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss		(10,999	)		(8,492	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(10,999	)	$	(8,492	)

Net periodic benefit cost for the non-contributory defined benefit pension plans for the respective years included the following pre-tax amounts:

	2016			2015			2014
Interest cost	$	1,137		$	1,108		$	1,078
Expected return on plan assets		(1,265	)		(1,197	)		(1,097	)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss		566			622			341
Net periodic pension cost		438			533			322
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), ("OCI"):
Net actuarial loss		2,507			1,511			1,974
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI	$	2,945		$	2,044		$	2,296

The Company expects to recognize $710 of unrecognized loss amortization as a component of net periodic benefit cost in 2017.  This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2016.

At September 30, 2016, the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $29,449 and $17,793, respectively, and there were no plans with plan assets in excess of benefit obligations. At October 2, 2015, the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $26,212 and $17,020, respectively, and there were no plans with plan assets in excess of benefit obligations.

The Company anticipates making contributions to the defined benefit pension plans of $685 through September 29, 2017.

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Estimated benefit payments from the Company’s defined benefit plans to participants for each of the next five years and the five years thereafter are as follows:

2017	$	1,045
2018		1,101
2019		1,139
2020		1,195
2021		1,213
Five years thereafter		6,679

Actuarial assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost as of the following fiscal years were as follows:

	Projected Benefit Obligation									Net Periodic Pension Cost
	2016			2015			2014			2016			2015			2014
Discount rate		3.60	%		4.35	%		4.25	%		4.35	%		4.25	%		5.00	%
Long-term rate of return		N/A			N/A			N/A			7.50	%		7.50	%		7.50	%
Average salary increase rate		N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A

The change in discount rates in 2016 resulted in an actuarial loss during 2016 of approximately $3,152.  The change in discount rates in 2015 resulted in an actuarial gain during 2015 of approximately $390.   The change in discount rates in 2014 resulted in an actuarial loss during 2014 of approximately $2,640.  The remainder of the actuarial gains or losses for each of the three years was related to adjustments to mortality tables and other modifications to actuarial assumptions.

To determine the discount rate assumption used in the Company’s pension valuation, the Company identified a benefit payout stream based on the demographics of the pension plans and constructed a hypothetical bond portfolio using high-quality corporate bonds with cash flows that matched that benefit payout stream.  A yield curve was calculated based on this hypothetical portfolio which was used for the discount rate determination.

The Company determines the long-term rate of return assumption for plan assets by using the historical asset returns for various investment asset classes and adjusting them to reflect future expectations.  The expected asset class returns are weighted by the targeted asset allocations, resulting in a weighted average return which is rounded to the nearest quarter percent.

The Company uses measurement dates of October 1 to determine pension expenses for each year and the last day of the fiscal year to determine the fair value of the pension assets.

The Company’s pension plans’ weighted average asset allocations at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, by asset category were as follows:

	2016			2015
Equity securities		69	%		74	%
Fixed income securities		30	%		25	%
Other securities		1	%		1	%
		100	%		100	%

The Company’s primary investment objective for the plans’ assets is to maximize the probability of meeting the plans’ actuarial target rate of return of 7.5%, with a secondary goal of returning 4% above the rate of inflation. These return objectives are targeted while simultaneously striving to minimize risk of loss to the plans’ assets. The investment horizon over which the investment objectives are expected to be met is a full market cycle or five years, whichever is greater.

The Company’s investment strategy for the plans is to invest in a diversified portfolio that will generate average long-term returns commensurate with the aforementioned objectives while minimizing risk.

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The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Description:
Mutual funds	$	17,467	$	-	$	-	$	17,467
Money market funds		213		-		-		213
Group annuity contract		-		-		113		113
Total	$	17,680	$	-	$	113	$	17,793

The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Description:
Mutual funds	$	16,821	$	-	$	-	$	16,821
Money market funds		44		-		-		44
Group annuity contract		-		-		155		155
Total	$	16,865	$	-	$	155	$	17,020

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 pension plan assets for the years ended September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015:

	2016			2015
Level 3 assets, beginning of year	$	155		$	216
Purchases		2			3
Unrealized loss		(2	)		(10	)
Sales		(42	)		(54	)
Level 3 assets, end of year	$	113		$	155

The fair values of the money market fund and mutual fund assets were derived from quoted market prices as substantially all of these instruments have active markets.  The fair value of the group annuity contract was derived using a discounted cash flow model with inputs based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations.  The asset allocation of the mutual fund is a U.S. large-cap blend based on a moderate allocation style, generally investing approximately 70% to 75% in equity securities and the remainder in fixed income securities.  The annuity contract consists of high quality bonds.

The Company also has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that provides certain officers and employees the ability to defer a portion of their compensation until a later date.  The deferred amounts and earnings thereon are payable to participants, or designated beneficiaries, at specified future dates upon retirement, death or termination of employment from the Company.  The deferred compensation liability, which is reported at fair value equal to the related rabbi trust assets, is classified as “Other liabilities” on our accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, was approximately $12,637 and $11,441 as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.  See “Note 4 Fair Value” for additional information.

A majority of the Company’s full-time employees are covered by defined contribution programs. Expenses attributable to the defined contribution programs were approximately $1,126, $1,093 and $1,061 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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8 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 and none outstanding.

9 COMMON STOCK

The number of authorized and outstanding shares of each class of the Company’s common stock at the end of the respective years was as follows:

	2016		2015
Class A, $0.05 par value:
Authorized		20,000,000		20,000,000
Outstanding		8,778,028		8,770,612
Class B, $0.05 par value:
Authorized		3,000,000		3,000,000
Outstanding		1,212,006		1,212,382

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to elect 25%, or the next highest whole number, of the members of the Company’s 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’s stock) 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 2016 and 2015 there were 376 and 0 shares of Class B common stock converted into Class A common stock, respectively.

10 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND 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. Current plans also allow for issuance of shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights in lieu of options.

Under the Company’s 2010 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan there were 589,717 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock available for grant to key executives and non-employee directors at September 30, 2016.  Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of stock options or grants of restricted stock are typically issued first out of treasury stock to the extent that treasury shares are available.

The Company recognized tax benefits from the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock of $112, $482 and $493 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  These amounts were recorded as increases in additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets and as cash from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Stock Options

All stock options have been granted at a price not less than fair market value at the date of grant and are currently exercisable. Stock options generally have a term of 10 years.

All of the Company’s stock options outstanding are fully vested, with no further compensation expense to be recorded. There were no grants of stock options in 2016, 2015 or 2014.

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A summary of stock option activity related to the Company’s plans is shown below.

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014		9,216			17.07
Exercised		(9,216	)		17.07
Outstanding and exercisable at October 2, 2015		-			-		$	-		-

There were no stock options outstanding during 2016.

The intrinsic values of the stock received upon exercise of such options at their date of exercise during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $0, $221 and $96, respectively.

The Company received cash proceeds from stock option exercises totaling $0, $118 and $78 for the years ending September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.

Non-Vested Stock

All shares of non-vested stock awarded by the Company have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant and vest within five years after the grant date.  The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of shares granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s shares traded.

A summary of non-vested stock activity for the two year period ended September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s stock ownership plans is as follows:

	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Price
Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014		319,632		$	17.10
Non-vested stock grants		38,222			30.05
Non-vested stock forfeited		(25,364	)		21.27
Restricted stock vested		(118,463	)		12.57
Non-vested stock at October 2, 2015		214,027			21.43
Non-vested stock grants		54,850			24.16
Non-vested stock forfeited		(7,885	)		18.52
Restricted stock vested		(98,520	)		19.18
Non-vested stock at September 30, 2016		162,472			24.49

Non-vested stock grantees may elect to reimburse the Company for withholding taxes due as a result of the vesting of shares by tendering a portion of the vested shares back to the Company. Shares tendered back to the Company were 19,973 and 30,353 during 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The fair value of restricted stock vested during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $2,348, $3,294 and $3,123, respectively.

Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to non-vested stock was $1,252, $1,287 and $1,523 during 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The tax benefit recognized during 2016, 2015 and 2014 related to stock based compensation was $476, $598 and $641, respectively.  Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock as of September 30, 2016 was $1,292, which amount will be amortized to expense through November 2019 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures.

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Restricted Stock Units

All restricted stock units awarded by the Company during fiscal 2016 and in prior years have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant.  The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of units granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s shares traded.  The vesting period for RSUs is generally one year from the date of grant for RSUs granted to directors and three years from the date of the grant for RSUs granted to employees.

A summary of RSU activity follows:

	Number of RSUs			Weighted Average Grant Price
RSUs at October 3, 2014		10,792		$	22.71
RSUs granted		7,336			33.40
RSUs vested		(10,792	)		22.71
RSUs at October 2, 2015		7,336			33.40
RSUs granted		48,456			23.64
RSUs vested		(7,336	)		33.40
RSUs forfeited		(2,045	)		24.16
RSUs at September 30, 2016		46,411			23.62

Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to restricted stock units was $547, $286 and $165 for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.  Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units as of September 30, 2016 was $652, which amount will be amortized to expense through September 2018 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The 2009 Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”) provides for the issuance of shares of Class A common stock at a purchase price of not less than 85% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of grant or at the end of the offering period, whichever is lower.

The Company issued 7,732, 8,062 and 15,969 shares of Class A common stock under the Purchase Plan during the years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and recognized expense of $33, $33 and $57 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

11 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company conducts transactions with certain related parties including organizations controlled by the Johnson Family and other related parties. These transactions include consulting services, aviation services, office rental, and certain administrative activities.  Total costs of these transactions were $1,196, $1,187 and $1,114 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Amounts due to/from related parties were immaterial at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015.

12 SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS

The Company conducts its worldwide operations through separate business segments, 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.  The Company had no single customer that accounted for more than 10% of its total net sales in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014.

Net sales and operating profit include both sales to customers, as reported in the Company’s accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, and inter-unit transfers, which are priced to recover costs plus an appropriate profit margin. Total assets represent assets that are used in the Company’s operations in each business segment at the end of the years presented.

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A summary of the Company’s operations by business segment is presented below:

	2016				2015			2014
Net sales:
Marine Electronics:
Unaffiliated customers	$	274,539			$	262,184		$	249,344
Interunit transfers		333				334			217
Outdoor Equipment:
Unaffiliated customers		39,975				47,526			47,393
Interunit transfers		43				47			50
Watercraft:
Unaffiliated customers		50,240				48,805			49,349
Interunit transfers		148				156			143
Diving
Unaffiliated customers		68,330				71,414			78,779
Interunit transfers		807				711			780
Other / Corporate		643				560			545
Eliminations		(1,331	)			(1,248	)		(1,190	)
Total	$	433,727			$	430,489		$	425,410
Operating profit (loss):
Marine Electronics	$	43,092			$	26,055		$	30,722
Outdoor Equipment		2,077				3,847			(3,726	)
Watercraft		3,349				1,620			210
Diving		(9,384	)	(1)		934			3,596
Other / Corporate		(16,240	)			(14,603	)		(14,111	)
	$	22,894			$	17,853		$	16,691
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Marine Electronics	$	7,597			$	7,749		$	6,409
Outdoor Equipment		1,121				1,128			1,099
Watercraft		819				972			1,274
Diving		1,210				826			904
Other / Corporate		1,208				1,149			1,177
	$	11,955			$	11,824		$	10,863
Capital expenditures:
Marine Electronics	$	6,970			$	6,739		$	9,726
Outdoor Equipment		311				427			348
Watercraft		911				889			837
Diving		1,464				661			947
Other / Corporate		2,046				1,693			1,405
	$	11,702			$	10,409		$	13,263
Goodwill, net:
Marine Electronics	$	11,196			$	10,367
Outdoor Equipment		-				-
Watercraft		-				-
Diving		-				3,925
	$	11,196			$	14,292
Total assets (end of period):
Marine Electronics	$	118,357			$	125,113
Outdoor Equipment		28,249				33,663
Watercraft		19,693				20,898
Diving		77,195				62,589
Other / Corporate		66,785				56,941
	$	310,279			$	299,204

⁽¹⁾ Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges.

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A summary of the Company’s operations by geographic area is presented below:

	2016			2015			2014
Net sales:
United States:
Unaffiliated customers	$	357,592		$	350,340		$	337,603
Interunit transfers		14,672			17,872			16,186
Europe:
Unaffiliated customers		32,069			35,547			40,659
Interunit transfers		9,824			9,371			12,349
Canada:
Unaffiliated customers		28,308			28,155			27,715
Interunit transfers		16			11			11
Other:
Unaffiliated customers		15,758			16,447			19,433
Interunit transfers		62			82			186
Eliminations		(24,574	)		(27,336	)		(28,732	)
	$	433,727		$	430,489		$	425,410
Total assets:
United States	$	219,625		$	210,060
Europe		52,642			59,740
Canada and other		38,012			29,404
	$	310,279		$	299,204
Long-term assets (1):
United States	$	81,292		$	79,045
Europe		3,713			5,162
Canada and other		4,243			409
	$	89,248		$	84,616

(1) Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

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13 CONTINGENCIES

The Company is subject to various legal actions and proceedings in the normal course of business, including those related to commercial disputes, product liability, intellectual property and 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.

14 SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 14, 2016, the Company repaid its outstanding term loans with Ridgestone Bank, totaling $7,068.  The early repayment of these loans resulted in payment of a 3% pre-payment penalty.  The interest rate in effect on these term loans was 5.50% at September 30, 2016 and such loans had a maturity date of September 29, 2029.  See “Note 2 – Indebtedness” for additional information.

15 VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

The following summarizes changes to valuation and qualifying accounts for 2016, 2015 and 2014:

	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Less Deductions		Balance at End of Year
Year ended September 30, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,329	$	299	$	446	$	2,182
Reserves for inventory valuation		4,879		3,650		2,906		5,623
Valuation of deferred tax assets		9,786		1,670		1,241		10,215
Reserves for sales returns		1,945		4,596		3,769		2,772
Year ended October 2, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,665	$	292	$	628	$	2,329
Reserves for inventory valuation		3,950		2,123		1,194		4,879
Valuation of deferred tax assets		8,734		2,602		1,550		9,786
Reserves for sales returns		1,428		3,139		2,622		1,945
Year ended October 3, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3,759	$	288	$	1,382	$	2,665
Reserves for inventory valuation		4,015		1,043		1,108		3,950
Valuation of deferred tax assets		9,479		668		1,413		8,734
Reserves for sales returns		1,129		2,553		2,254		1,428

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16 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)

The following summarizes quarterly operating results for the years presented below:

	First Quarter						Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter
(thousands, except per share data)	2016			2015			2016		2015		2016		2015		2016			2015
Net sales	$	85,298		$	70,822		$	134,192	$	133,111	$	139,300	$	140,883	$	74,937		$	85,673
Gross profit		33,299			27,334			54,995		51,936		59,283		58,752		28,885			33,711
Operating profit (loss)		(900	)		(7,331	)		15,138		7,623		13,583		16,421		(4,927	)		1,140
Income (loss) before income taxes		(519	)		(6,924	)		14,669		6,820		13,865		16,101		(4,360	)		(244	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		15			(2,730	)		5,348		3,174		7,024		6,104		(2,233	)		(1,411	)
Net income (loss)	$	(534	)	$	(4,194	)	$	9,321	$	3,646	$	6,841	$	9,997	$	(2,127	)	$	1,167
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic:
Class A	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.42	)	$	0.94	$	0.37	$	0.69	$	1.01	$	(0.21	)	$	0.12
Class B	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.42	)	$	0.86	$	0.34	$	0.63	$	0.92	$	(0.21	)	$	0.11
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted:
Class A	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.42	)	$	0.93	$	0.36	$	0.68	$	1.00	$	(0.21	)	$	0.12
Class B	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.42	)	$	0.93	$	0.36	$	0.68	$	1.00	$	(0.21	)	$	0.12

Due to changes in stock prices during the year and the timing of issuance of shares, the cumulative total of quarterly net income (loss) per share amounts may not equal the net income (loss) per share for the entire year.

17 ACQUISITIONS

During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company completed two acquisitions for a total of approximately $9,200.

Acquisition of SeaBear

On October 27, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of SeaBear GmbH (“SeaBear”) and related assets in a purchase transaction with SeaBear’s sole shareholder (the “Seller”).  SeaBear, founded and based in Graz, Austria, specializes in the development of underwater instrumentation through unique application of existing, new and emerging technologies.

The acquisition cost was funded with existing cash and credit facilities. Approximately $1,115 of the purchase price was paid into a segregated escrow account which was set aside to fund potential indemnity claims that may be made by the Company against the Seller in connection with the inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties made by the Seller or related to the breach or nonperformance of certain other actions, agreements or conditions related to the acquisition, for a period of 18 months from the acquisition date.  The Company cannot estimate the probability or likelihood of bringing any such indemnity claims against the Seller or any related costs at this time.  Additionally, under certain circumstances, if government grants made to SeaBear prior to the closing are required to be repaid, the repayment will be funded by the escrow account.  The remaining escrow balance, if any, net of any indemnity claim or grant repayment then pending, will be released to the Seller once the 18 month period has lapsed.

The Company believes that sales of SeaBear’s innovative diving technology can be expanded through the Company’s global marketing and distribution networks.  The SeaBear acquisition is included in the Company’s Diving segment.  Goodwill, of $2,219, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, is not deductible for tax purposes.  The goodwill resulting from this acquisition reflects strengthened innovation and enhanced opportunities for sustainable future growth.

F-37

Acquisition of Northport

On April 4, 2016, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Northport Systems, Inc. (“Northport”) in a purchase transaction with Northport and its owners (collectively, the “Seller”).  Northport, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development and application of unique digital cartography technologies and web, e-commerce and data solutions for fishing and marine markets.

The acquisition cost for the Northport assets was funded with existing cash and credit facilities. Approximately $500 of the purchase price was paid into a segregated escrow account which was set aside to fund potential indemnity claims that may be made by the Company against the Seller in connection with the inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties made by the Seller or related to the breach or nonperformance of certain other actions, agreements or conditions related to the acquisition, for a period of 24 months from the acquisition date.  The Company cannot estimate the probability or likelihood of bringing any such indemnity claims against the Seller or any related costs at this time.  The remaining escrow balance, if any, net of any indemnity claim then pending, will be released to the Seller once the 24 month period has lapsed.  Approximately $250 of the purchase price was in the form of contingent consideration which requires the Seller to meet certain conditions prior to the release of such funds.

The Company believes that Northport will bring new cartography capabilities, which can broaden the Company’s innovation horizon and accelerate speed-to-market of new products in this segment.  The Northport acquisition is included in the Company’s Marine Electronics segment.  Goodwill of $827, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, is deductible for tax purposes.  The goodwill resulting from this acquisition reflects the strong cash flow expected from the acquisition due primarily to expected expanded distribution and growth of Humminbird marine electronics and cartography.

Purchase Price Allocation

Pro forma results of operations for these acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company's combined and consolidated results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.  The following table presents the aggregate purchase price allocation for the Company's acquisitions for the period ended September 30, 2016:

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	66
Inventories		197
Other current assets		40
Property, plant and equipment		27
Identifiable intangible assets		6,706
Less, accounts payable and accruals		350
Less, long term liabilities		580
Total identifiable net assets		6,106
Goodwill		3,046
Net assets acquired	$	9,152

The values assigned in the acquisitions to finite lived intangible assets were as follows:

Description	Amount			Useful Life (yrs)
Developed technologies		$	6,131		7.6
Non-compete agreements			575		5.0

F-38

Developed technologies were valued using the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, the after-tax direct cash flows expected to be generated by the technologies were discounted over their remaining useful lives, net of contributions of other assets to those cash flows. The discount rates used were commensurate with the inherent risks associated with each type of asset and the level and timing of cash flows appropriately reflect market participant assumptions. We valued base product technology that generates cash flows from sales of the existing products using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method which calculates the value based on the risk-adjusted present value of the cash flows specific to the products, allowing for a reasonable return.

Non-compete agreements were valued using the comparative income differential method based on the estimated negative impact that could occur in the absence of the restrictions enforced by the agreements.

The weighted average useful life at the dates of acquisition of total amortizable intangible assets acquired was approximately 7.3 years.

Transaction costs incurred for the acquisitions was $753 for the twelve months ended September 30, 2016. Such transaction costs are included in "Administrative management, finance and information system" in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

During the quarter ended July 1, 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit as a result of deteriorating business conditions.  As a result, the Company performed an impairment test on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit, including the goodwill acquired in the SeaBear acquisition, and determined an impairment charge was required.  See “Note 1 – Goodwill” for additional information.

F-39

EX-21

EXHIBIT 21

JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

The following lists the principal direct and indirect subsidiaries of Johnson Outdoors Inc. as of September 30, 2016.  Inactive subsidiaries are not presented:

Name of Subsidiary(1)(2)	Jurisdiction in which Incorporated
Johnson Outdoors Canada Inc.	Canada
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc.	Delaware
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics. Inc.	Alabama
Johnson Outdoors Gear Inc.	Delaware
Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC	Delaware
Under Sea Industries, Inc.	Delaware
JWA Holding B.V.	Netherlands
Johnson Beteiligungsellschaft GmbH	Germany
Uwatec AG	Switzerland
Scubapro Asia Pacific Ltd.	Hong Kong
P.T. Uwatec Batam	Indonesia
Scubapro Asia, Ltd.	Japan
Scubapro Espana, S.A.	Spain
Scubapro AG	Switzerland
Scubapro Europe Benelux, S.A.	Belgium
Johnson Outdoors France	France
Scubapro/Uwatec France S.A.	France
Scubapro Europe S.r.l	Italy
Scubapro Italy S.r.l.	Italy
Scubapro-Uwatec Australia Pty. Ltd.	Australia
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Ltd.	New Zealand
Johnson Outdoors Vertriebsgesellschaft GmbH	Germany
SeaBear GmbH	Austria

(1) Unless otherwise indicated in brackets, each company does business only under its legal name.

(2) Unless otherwise indicated by footnote, each company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors Inc. (through direct or indirect ownership).

EX-23

EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (No. 333-166418, 333-166417, 33−19804, 33−19805, 33−35309, 33−50680, 33−52073, 33−54899, 33−59325, 33−61285, 333−88089, 333−88091, 333−84480, 333−84414, 333−107354 and 333−115298) on Form S-8 of Johnson Outdoors Inc. of our reports dated December 13, 2016, relating to our audits of the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Johnson Outdoors Inc. for the year ended September 30, 2016.

/s/ RSM US LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 13, 2016

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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 report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information 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 report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  December 13, 2016	/s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold
	Helen P. Johnson-Leipold
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

I, David W. Johnson, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Johnson Outdoors Inc.;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information 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 report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:   December 13, 2016	/s/ David W. Johnson
	David W. Johnson
	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	Treasurer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

Written Statement of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, I, the undersigned Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2016 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Helen P. Johnson-Leipold

Helen P. Johnson-Leipold

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

December 13, 2016

Written Statement of the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, I, the undersigned Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2016 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ David W. Johnson

David W. Johnson

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Treasurer

December 13, 2016

The above certifications are made solely for the purpose of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, subject to the knowledge standard contained therein, and not for any other purpose.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in pension plan, tax	$ 952	$ 541	$ 750

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 87,294	$ 69,159
Accounts receivable, net	41,522	44,798
Inventories	68,397	79,919
Other current assets	4,755	4,845
Total current assets	201,968	198,721
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $123,921 and $116,902, respectively	48,998	45,287
Deferred income taxes	19,063	15,867
Goodwill	11,196	14,292
Other intangible assets, net	14,462	11,688
Other assets	14,592	13,349
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Current liabilities:
Short-term debt
Current maturities of long-term debt	381	368
Accounts payable	24,521	28,455
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries, wages and benefits	17,396	16,815
Accrued warranty	4,326	4,301
Income taxes payable	1,691	3,837
Accrued discounts and returns	7,074	3,991
Other	12,265	11,787
Total current liabilities	67,654	69,554
Long-term debt, less current maturities	7,008	7,062
Deferred income taxes	1,216	1,182
Retirement benefits	12,699	10,118
Other liabilities	14,206	13,320
Total liabilities	102,783	101,236
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock: none issued
Common stock:
Capital in excess of par value	71,127	69,545
Retained earnings	135,405	125,173
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,354	3,637
Treasury stock at cost, shares of Class A common stock: 64,323 and 33,241, respectively	(1,892)	(889)
Total shareholders' equity	207,496	197,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	310,279	299,204
Class A [Member]
Common stock:
Shares issued and outstanding	441	441
Class B [Member]
Common stock:
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Class A [Member]
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Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Capital In Excess Of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
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Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan	$ 1	328
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Award of non-vested shares
Award of non-vested shares, Shares	4,910
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Tax effect on stock based awards		493
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Purchase of treasury stock at cost, Shares				(23,399)
Reissue of treasury stock		(1,001)		$ 1,045
Reissue of treasury stock, Shares				46,924
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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
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Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	299	292	288
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Deferred income taxes	(2,219)	(1,485)	2,667
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Other long-term liabilities	(622)	(160)	1,145
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CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for purchase of businesses	(9,152)
Capital expenditures	(11,702)	(10,409)	(13,263)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	113	15	1,376
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Supplemental Disclosure:
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Cash paid for interest	$ 732	$ 754	$ 672

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

1SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business

Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name outdoor equipment, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries and are stated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

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.

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (hereinafter 2016) comprised 52 weeks.  The fiscal year ended October 2, 2015 (hereinafter 2015) comprised 52 weeks.  The fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 (hereinafter 2014) comprised 53 weeks. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, and all securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, to be equivalent to cash.  Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value.

The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns exist, a reserve is established to reduce the amount recorded to an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of outstanding accounts receivable for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.

Inventories

The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management’s 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 will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by 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 reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.

Inventories at the end of the respective fiscal years consisted of the following:

	September 30		October 2
	2016		2015
Raw materials	$	26,379	$	34,711
Work in process		34		24
Finished goods		41,984		45,184
	$	68,397	$	79,919

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined by straight-line methods over the following estimated useful lives:

Property improvements	5-20 years
Buildings and improvements	20-40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3-10 years

Upon retirement or disposition of any of the foregoing types of assets, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the applicable account and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.

Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016		2015
Property improvements	$	590	$	588
Buildings and improvements		21,631		21,127
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		150,698		140,474
		172,919		162,189
Less accumulated depreciation		123,921		116,902
	$	48,998	$	45,287

Goodwill

The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis as of the last day of the eleventh month of the Company’s fiscal year and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit, based on lower than anticipated results due to a sustained decline in sales and unfavorable operating margins resulting from various geopolitical and economic factors as well as due to a lack of new product acceptance by consumers. The revised projections were considered an indicator of potential goodwill impairment, and accordingly, the Company performed an impairment analysis on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit. 

The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process.  The first step is the estimation of the fair value of the applicable reporting unit.  Estimated fair value is based on management judgments and assumptions.  The fair values as determined by management are compared with the aggregate carrying values of the reporting units.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment.  If the reporting unit carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. 

The second step measures the amount of the impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The implied fair value is determined by a purchase price allocation approach in which the fair value of both recognized and unrecognized (if any) net assets is subtracted from the fair value of the reporting unit.  The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit.  If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss should be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

In conducting its analysis, the Company used the income approach to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value to its indicated fair value.  Fair value is determined primarily by using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions and is considered a Level 3 (unobservable) fair value determination in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4 below). 

The Company’s step one analysis indicated the carrying value of the Diving reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value as of the measurement date of June 3, 2016.  As a result, the Company performed the second step and based on the results, the Company recognized an impairment charge in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 of $6,197 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Diving segment, thereby reducing its carrying value to $0. 

See Note 17 below for a discussion of Company acquisitions and their impact on increasing the Company’s goodwill balance during the year ended September 30, 2016.

The results of the impairment tests performed in 2015 indicated no impairment to the Company’s goodwill.

For the year ended October 3, 2014, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $6,475 in the Outdoor Equipment segment.  Due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to Jetboil, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the goodwill related to the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit using the income approach based on estimated cash flows. As of the measurement date of June 27, 2014, the carrying

value of the reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value. As a result, the Company proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test and determined an impairment charge of $6,475 was required bringing the carrying value to its implied fair value of $0. The charge is included in “Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment” in the

accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment.

The Company’s impairment analysis is based on management’s estimates.  Due to the uncertainty of future events, the Company cannot assure that growth rates will not be lower than expected, that discount rates will not increase or that projected cash flows of the individual reporting units will not decline, all of which factors could impact the carrying value of any remaining goodwill (or portion thereof) in future periods, and accordingly, whether any impairment losses need to be recorded in future periods. 

The changes in the carrying amount of those segments with goodwill and the composition of consolidated net goodwill for fiscal 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	Segment						Consolidated
	Marine Electronics		Diving		Consolidated		Gross Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment		Total
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	10,367	$	4,049	$	14,416	$	60,806	$	(46,390)	$	14,416
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		-		(124)		(124)		(124)		-		(124)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,367	$	3,925	$	14,292	$	60,682	$	(46,390)	$	14,292
Acquisitions		827		2,219		3,046		3,046		-		3,046
Impairment		-		(6,197)		(6,197)		-		(6,197)		(6,197)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		2		53		55		55		-		55
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	11,196	$	-	$	11,196	$	63,783	$	(52,587)	$	11,196

Other Intangible Assets

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested for impairment annually and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis.  There were no impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2016 or 2015.

During fiscal 2014, due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to the Jetboil acquisition, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the acquired indefinite lived intangible asset, the Jetboil tradename, by comparing its carrying value to its fair value which was determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach.  As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $2,000 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment reducing the fair value of the tradename to $3,400.  There was no additional impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets recorded for fiscal 2014. 

Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 4 to 15 years.  Amortization of patents and other intangible assets with definite lives was $1,179,  $856 and $765 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is expected to be approximately $1,224,  $1,024,  1,010,  $945 and $811 for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. 

Intangible assets at the end of the last two years consisted of the following:

	2016						2015
	Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortized other intangible assets:
Patents and trademarks	$	4,155	$	(4,026)	$	129	$	4,149	$	(3,929)	$	220
Other amortizable intangibles		10,804		(3,496)		7,308		6,746		(2,303)		4,443
Non-amortized trademarks		7,025		-		7,025		7,025		-		7,025
	$	21,984	$	(7,522)	$	14,462	$	17,920	$	(6,232)	$	11,688

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable.  In such an event, the carrying amount of the asset group is compared to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group to determine if impairment exists on these assets.  If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying value on these assets.  The Company  performed an impairment analysis on the long-lived assets in its Diving segment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.  No impairment was indicated.

Warranties

The Company provides for warranties of certain products as they are sold. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues.  The following table summarizes the warranty activity for the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016.  

Balance at September 27, 2013	$	5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		3,717
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,853
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	4,078
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		5,631
Less current period warranty claims paid		5,408
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	4,301
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		4,699
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,674
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	4,326

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  the end of fiscal year 2016,  2015 and 2014 were as follows:

	2016						2015						2014
	Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	10,525		-	$	10,525	$	10,253	$	-	$	10,253	$	18,424	$	-	$	18,424
Unamortized loss on pension plans		(10,999)		2,828		(8,171)		(8,492)		1,876		(6,616)		(6,981)		1,335		(5,646)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	(474)	$	2,828	$	2,354	$	1,761	$	1,876	$	3,637	$	11,443	$	1,335	$	12,778

The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans
Amortization of loss	$	566	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(215)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		(249)	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	102
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	622	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(237)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Write off of currency translation amounts		177	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	562
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	341	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(130)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		135	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	346

The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253	$	(6,616)	$	3,637
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		521		(3,073)		(2,552)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(249)		566		317
Tax effects		-		952		952
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	10,525	$	(8,171)	$	2,354
The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	18,424	$	(5,646)	$	12,778
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(8,348)		(2,133)		(10,481)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		177		622		799
Tax effects		-		541		541
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253	$	(6,616)	$	3,637

Earnings per Share (“EPS”)

Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method.  Grants of restricted stock (whether vested or unvested) which receive non-forfeitable dividends are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method.

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above.  As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.

Basic EPS

Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively.  In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.  In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities.

For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, basic income per share for Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method as described above.

Diluted EPS

Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.  The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock.  Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares.  In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.

For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, diluted net income per share reflects the effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units and assumes the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A common stock. 

There were no stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014.  Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 162,472,  214,027 and 319,632 shares for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively. 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to dilutive earnings used in the diluted earnings per common share calculations and the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

	2016		2015		2014
Net income	$	13,501	$	10,616	$	9,123
Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders		(258)		(191)		(304)
Dilutive earnings	$	13,243	$	10,425	$	8,819
Weighted average common shares – Basic:
Class A		8,627		8,515		8,420
Class B		1,212		1,212		1,212
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units		16		-		3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive		9,855		9,727		9,635
Net income per common share – Basic:
Class A	$	1.36	$	1.08	$	0.93
Class B	$	1.24	$	0.98	$	0.84
Net income per common share – Diluted:
Class A	$	1.34	$	1.06	$	0.90
Class B	$	1.34	$	1.06	$	0.90

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation cost is recorded for all option grants and awards of non-vested stock and restricted stock units based on their grant-date fair value.  Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each award. No stock options were granted in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  See Note 10 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, including stock options, non-vested stock, and employee stock purchase plans.

Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes currently payable and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement income/loss and taxable income/loss.  Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.  A valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. See Note 6 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Employee Benefits

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans.  The Company does not have any significant foreign retirement 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 to annually fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto.  Other retirement costs are funded at least annually.  See Note 7 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion.

Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments

The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are the local currencies. Accordingly, 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. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” a separate component of Shareholders’ equity.

Currency gains and losses are recognized when assets and liabilities of foreign operations, denominated in other than their local currency, are converted into the local currency of the entity. Additionally, currency gains and losses are recognized through the settlement of transactions denominated in other than the local currency.  The Company recognized currency gains from transactions of $277 and $427 in 2016 and 2014, respectively, and currency losses from transactions of $1,196 in 2015, all of which were included in Other (income) expense, net.

Because the Company operates internationally, it has exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates.  Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies.  The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or borrowings in foreign currencies.  The Company did not use foreign currency forward contracts in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading or speculative purposes. 

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria have been met:

· Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists.  Contracts, internet commerce agreements, and customer purchase orders are generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement.

· All substantial risk of ownership transfers to the customer.  Shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, are used to verify delivery.

· The fee is fixed or determinable.  This is assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment.

· Collectability is reasonably assured.  Collectability is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as by the customer’s payment history.

Estimated costs of returns and allowances and discounts are accrued as a reduction to sales when revenue is recognized.

Advertising & Promotions

The Company expenses substantially all costs related to the production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued as related revenue is earned.

Advertising and promotions expense in 2016,  2015 and 2014 totaled $23,611,  $24,460 and $22,135, respectively. These charges are included in “Marketing and selling expenses.”  Capitalized advertising costs, included in Other current assets, totaled$866 and $1,049 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively, and primarily included catalogs and costs of advertising which have not yet run for the first time.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in “Net sales.” Shipping and handling costs are included in “Marketing and selling expenses” and totaled $10,240,  $10,838 and $10,675 for 2016,  2015 and 2014, respectively.

Research and Development

The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred except for costs of software development for new electronic products which are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and are included in Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The gross amount capitalized related to software development was $31,572, less accumulated amortization of $14,597, at September 30, 2016 and $26,487, less accumulated amortization of $11,858, at October 2, 2015.  These costs are amortized over the expected life of the software of three to seven years.  Amortization expense related to capitalized software in 2016,  2015 and 2014 was $2,738,  $2,535 and $2,045, respectively, and is included in depreciation expense on plant, property and equipment.

Fair Values

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated fair value at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 due to the short maturities of these instruments. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investments in equity and debt securities that were carried at fair value.  When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at fair value.

Valuation Techniques

Rabbi Trust Assets

Rabbi trust assets, used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, are included in “Other assets,” and are classified as trading securities.  These assets are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the business segments to which the goodwill relates.  When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.

See Note 2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsfor disclosures regarding the fair value of long-term debt and Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding fair value measurements.

New Accounting Pronouncements

On November 20, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740).  Pursuant to this update, all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowances are required to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. The Company elected to retrospectively adopt this accounting standard in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and as a result, prior periods in our Consolidated Financial Statements were adjusted.  Pursuant to this standard, $10,649 of deferred tax assets was reclassified from current deferred tax assets to long-term deferred tax assets.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which will require lessees to report on their balance sheets a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in connection with most lease agreements classified as operating leases under the current guidance. The lease liability will be measured based on the present value of future lease payments, subject to certain conditions. The right-of-use asset will be measured based on the initial amount of the liability, plus certain initial direct costs. The new guidance will further require that leases be classified at inception as either (a) operating leases or (b) finance leases. For operating leases, periodic expense will generally be flat (straight-line) throughout the life of the lease. For finance leases, periodic expense will decline (similar to capital leases under current rules) over the life of the lease. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for stock-based compensation transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as a reduction of income taxes and reflected in operating cash flows upon the adoption of this ASU. Excess tax benefits are recorded in equity and as financing activity under the current rules.  The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. The Company will elect early adoption of this standard effective with its first fiscal quarter of 2017 and is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which will supersede ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this new standard by one year. This standard involves a five-step approach to recognizing revenue based on individual performance obligations in a contract. The new standard will also require additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the Company’s contracts with customers, any significant judgments made in applying the revenue guidance, and the Company’s assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This guidance becomes effective for the Company at the beginning of its 2019 fiscal year and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted, but no earlier than December 16, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and its related disclosures. 

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement. This pronouncement provides guidance to determine whether a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer must account for the software element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. Otherwise, the customer must account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new standard permits the use of either the prospective or retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Under this ASU, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments in the period in which they determine the amounts, including the effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company elected to early adopt this accounting standard at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

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Indebtedness

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Indebtedness [Abstract]

Indebtedness

2INDEBTEDNESS

Debt was comprised of the following at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015:

	September 30 2016		October 2 2015
Term loans	$	7,098	$	7,430
Revolvers		-		-
Other		291		-
Total debt		7,389		7,430
Less current portion of long term debt		381		368
Less short term debt		-		-
Total long-term debt	$	7,008	$	7,062

Term Loans

The Company’s term loans have a maturity date of September 29, 2029.  Each term loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest. Interest on the aggregate outstanding amount of the term loans is based on the prime rate plus an applicable margin.  The interest rate in effect on the term loans was 5.50% at September 30, 2016 and 5.25% at October 2, 2015.  

The term loans are guaranteed in part under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program and are secured with a first priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and a second priority lien on working capital and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries.  Any proceeds from the sale of secured property are first applied against the related term loans and then against the Revolvers (as defined below).  The Company’s term loans include covenants related to its current ratio, debt to net worth ratio, fixed charge ratio, minimum net worth and capital expenditures.

The aggregate term loan borrowings are subject to a pre-payment penalty.  The penalty is currently 3% of the pre-payment amount, and the penalty will decrease by 1% annually on the anniversary date of the effective date of the loan agreement.  See discussion of the payoff of the term loans at Note 14 included elsewhere in this report.

Revolvers

On September 16, 2013, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a new credit facility with PNC Bank National Association and certain other lenders named therein.  This credit facility consists of a Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 16, 2013 among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, PNC Bank National Association, as lender and as administrative agent, and the other lenders named therein (the “Revolving Credit Agreement” or “Revolver”).  The Revolver has an expiration date of September 16, 2018 and provides for borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000 with an accordion feature that gives the Company the option to increase the maximum seasonal financing availability subject to the conditions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and subject to the approval of the lenders.  The Revolver imposes a seasonal borrowing limit such that borrowings under this facility may not exceed $60,000 from the period June 30th through October 31st of each year under the agreement.  The Company had no borrowings against the Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30, 2016 or October 2, 2015.

The interest rate on the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin resets each quarter and ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period.  The interest rate on the Revolver was approximately 1.7%at September 30, 2016 and 1.4% at October 2, 2015.

The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.  Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants.  The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times.  No limits are imposed if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition.  The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year.  The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year.  The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company’s ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants.

Other Borrowings

The Company had no unsecured revolving credit facilities at its foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016.  The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers’ compensation insurance which totaled $392 and $684 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.  The Company had no unsecured lines of credit as of September 30, 2016 or October 2, 2015.

Aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2016 were as follows:

Fiscal Year
2017	$	381
2018		403
2019		426
2020		740
2021		475
Thereafter		4,964
Total	$	7,389

Interest paid was $732,  $754 and $672 for 2016,  2015 and 2014, respectively.

The weighted average borrowing rate for short-term debt was approximately 1.7%,1.4% and 1.4% for 2016,  2015 and 2014, respectively.

Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt approximated its carrying value as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015.  See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsfor additional disclosures regarding the fair value.

Under the Company’s Revolving Credit Agreement, a change in control of the Company would constitute an event of default.  A change in control would be deemed to have occurred if, among other events described in the terms of the Credit Agreement, a person or group other than the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Helen P. Johnson-Leipold, members of her family and related entities (hereinafter the Johnson Family) became or obtain rights as a beneficial owner (as interpreted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of a certain percentage of the outstanding capital stock of the Company, if the Johnson Family ceases to own (without lien or encumbrance) at least a certain percentage of the shares of capital stock of the Company with voting power or if the members of the Company’s Board of Directors as of the date of the Credit Agreement (together with any new directors elected to the Board who were also approved for appointment by the then serving directors) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors.   At November 27, 2016, the Johnson Family held 3,870,185 shares or approximately 44% of the Class A common stock, 1,211,196 shares or approximately 99.9% of the Class B common stock and approximately 77% of the voting power of both classes of common stock taken as a whole.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

3DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The following disclosures describe the Company’s objectives in using derivative instruments, the business purpose or context for using derivative instruments, and how the Company believes the use of derivative instruments helps achieve the stated objectives.  In addition, the following disclosures describe the effects of the Company’s use of derivative instruments and hedging activities on its financial statements.  See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsfor disclosures regarding the fair value and effects of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments.

Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in euros, Swiss francs, Hong Kong dollars, 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, losses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations, as reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly. Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies.  Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can cause unexpected financial losses or cash flow needs.

The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the use of foreign currency forward contracts.  Foreign currency forward contracts enable the Company to lock in the foreign currency exchange rate for a fixed amount of currency to be paid or received on a specified date in the future. The Company may use such foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on financial instruments and known commitments denominated in foreign currencies.  As of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, the Company held no foreign currency forward contracts. 

Interest Rate Risk

The Company operates in a seasonal business and experiences significant fluctuations in operating cash flow as working capital needs increase in advance of the Company’s primary selling and cash generation season, and decline as accounts receivable are collected and cash is accumulated or debt is repaid.  The Company held no interest rate swap contracts in 2016 or 2015.  As of September 30, 2016, the Company was unhedged with respect to interest rate risk on its floating rate debt.

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

4FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A fair value hierarchy has been established based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable.

· Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets.

· Level 2 - Inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These are typically obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments.

· Level 3 - Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions of the data that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Rabbi trust assets	$	12,637	$	-	$	-	$	12,637
The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Rabbi trust assets	$	11,441	$	-	$	-	$	11,441

Rabbi trust assets are classified as trading securities and are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.  The rabbi trust assets are owedby the Company to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan.  This offsetting deferred compensation liability is reported at fair value as well and is included in “Other liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The mark-to-market adjustments are recorded in “Other (income) expense, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, was:
	Location of (income) loss recognized in Statement of Operations	2016		2015		2014
Rabbi trust assets	Other (income) expense, net	$	(624)	$	638	$	(703)

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition.  During 2016, the Company recorded a $6,197 impairment charge on goodwill held by the Diving business reducing its carrying value to $0, its implied fair value.  The charge is reflected in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment.”  During 2014, the Company recorded a $2,000 impairment charge in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” on a trademark held by the Outdoor Equipment business reducing its fair value to $3,400.  The Company also recorded an impairment charge on goodwill held by the Outdoor Equipment business during 2014.    A $6,475 charge was included in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” related to this impairment during 2014 reducing its carrying value to its implied fair value of $0.  See further discussion of these impairment charges at Note 1 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and the losses recognized as a result of this measurement in year then ended.   

		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Losses incurred
Goodwill	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	6,197

No assets or liabilities were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in 2015.

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Leases And Other Commitments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Leases And Other Commitments [Abstract]

Leases And Other Commitments

5Leases and Other Commitments

The Company leases certain facilities and machinery and equipment under long-term, non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases with an initial lease term in excess of one year at September 30, 2016 were as follows:

Year	Related parties included in total		Total
2017	$	946	$	6,058
2018		977		5,094
2019		1,006		4,523
2020		1,036		4,328
2021		1,067		3,530
Thereafter		179		4,605

Rental expense under all leases was approximately $7,011,  $6,933 and $8,360 for 2016,  2015 and 2014, respectively.  Rent expense to related parties was $907,  $873 and $970 for 2016,  2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

6INCOME TAXES

The U.S. and foreign income before income taxes for the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016		2015		2014
United States	$	28,881	$	11,886	$	11,592
Foreign		(5,226)		3,867		5,830
	$	23,655	$	15,753	$	17,422

Income tax expense for the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016		2015		2014
Current:
Federal	$	9,471	$	4,916	$	3,888
State		1,492		882		403
Foreign		986		1,469		1,886
Deferred		(1,795)		(2,130)		2,122
	$	10,154	$	5,137	$	8,299

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at the end of the respective years are presented below:

	2016		2015
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories	$	2,041	$	2,495
Compensation		13,956		12,312
Tax credit carryforwards		4,691		4,888
Net operating loss carryforwards		7,628		6,360
Other		7,558		5,532
Total gross deferred tax assets		35,874		31,587
Less valuation allowance		10,215		9,786
Deferred tax assets		25,659		21,801
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangibles		1,571		1,185
Depreciation and amortization		5,744		5,411
Foreign statutory reserves		497		520
Net deferred tax assets	$	17,847	$	14,685

The net deferred tax assets recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the years ended September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 were as follows:

	2016		2015
Non-current assets	$	19,063	$	15,867
Non-current liabilities		1,216		1,182
Net deferred tax assets	$	17,847	$	14,685

The significant differences between the statutory federal tax rate and the effective income tax rates for the Company for the respective years shown below were as follows:

	2016		2015		2014
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Foreign rate differential	0.3		(1.5)		(0.5)
State income tax, net of federal benefit	6.1		2.4		4.4
Tax credit	(3.5)		(18.8)		(6.3)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	0.8		10.0		(0.3)
Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements	1.4		1.7		5.4
Goodwill impairment	6.6		0.0		10.4
Section 199 manufacturer's deduction	(4.2)		(3.7)		(1.6)
Amended tax returns	0.0		3.5		0.0
Other	0.4		4.0		1.2
	42.9	%	32.6	%	47.7	%

The Company’s net operating loss carryforwards and their expirations as of September 30, 2016 were as follows:

	State		Foreign		Total
Year of expiration
2017-2021	$	6	$	3,084	$	3,090
2022-2026		2,953		5,434		8,387
2027-2031		31,144		-		31,144
2032-2036		585		-		585
Indefinite		-		9,941		9,941
Total	$	34,688	$	18,459	$	53,147

The Company has tax credit carryforwards comprised of state credits as shown in the table below.

	State		Federal		Total
Year of expiration
2017-2021	$	1,499	$	-	$	1,499
2022-2026		1,929		-		1,929
2027-2031		904		-		904
2032-2036		359		-		359
Indefinite		-				-
Total	$	4,691	$	-	$	4,691

The negative impact of the valuation allowance in 2016 was primarily the result of not realizing a significant portion of net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdiction.  In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company reached the conclusion that it was appropriate to setup a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in Austria and Indonesia due to negative operating performance in both of these jurisdictions.

The negative impact of the valuation allowance in 2015 was primarily the result of not realizing a significant portion of the U.S. state deferred tax assets.  In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company reached the conclusion that it was appropriate to (1) release the valuation allowance against the Italian deferred tax assets due to the sustained positive operating performance of its Italy operations and (2) setup a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in Australia and Switzerland due to continued negative operating performance in both of these jurisdictions.

The positive impact of the valuation allowance in fiscal 2014 of a tax benefit was primarily the result of earnings in Italy, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom offsetting operating losses in France, Japan and New Zealand.  The Company believed at that time that the negative evidence continued to outweigh the positive evidence and, as such, the valuation allowance during fiscal 2014 remained in place.

In accordance with its accounting policy, the Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Interest and penalties of $194,  $148 and $186 were recorded as a component of income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefitsfollows:

Balance at October 3, 2014	$	3,535
Settlement		(103)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(329)
Gross increases - tax positions in  period		778
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	3,881
Settlement		-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(391)
Gross increases - tax positions in  period		1,606
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	5,096

The total accrued interest and penalties with respect to income taxes was approximately $1,079 and $787 for the years ended September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.  The Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2016 was $5,100, and if recognized, $4,600 would have an effective tax rate impact.

The Company has not provided additional U.S. income taxes on $108,552 of undistributed earnings of consolidated foreign subsidiaries included in shareholders’ equity attributable to the Company.  Such earnings could become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these foreign subsidiaries or upon dividend repatriation.  The Company is planning to repatriate foreign earnings in fiscal 2017 and the related U.S. tax liability is anticipated to be offset by foreign tax credits for the foreign income taxes previously paid on these earnings.  The Company does not intend or foresee a need to repatriate the remaining undistributed foreign earnings and considers these earnings indefinitely reinvested in the foreign subsidiaries.  If at some future date these earnings cease to be indefinitely reinvested and are repatriated, the Company may be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding and other taxes on such amounts.  It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized withholding taxes and deferred tax liability on such earnings. 

As of September 30, 2016, the Company held approximately $53,698 of cash and cash equivalents in foreign jurisdictions.

The Company is currently undergoing examinations in Italy, France and Germany.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits recognized within the next twelve months may decrease due to expiration of the statute of limitations for certain years in various jurisdictions.  However, it is possible that a jurisdiction may open an audit prior to the statute expiring or one of the aforementioned audits may result in adjustments to the Company’s tax filings.  At this time, an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change cannot be made. 

The Company files income tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with federal, state, local and foreign taxing jurisdictions. The following tax years remain subject to examination by the respective major tax jurisdictions:

Jurisdiction	Fiscal Years
United States	2013-2016
Canada	2012-2016
France	2012-2016
Germany	2009-2016
Italy	2011-2016
Japan	2013-2016
Switzerland	2006-2016

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Employee Benefits

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Employee Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Benefits

7EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. employees.  Retirement benefits are generally provided based on employees’ years of service and average earnings.  Normal retirement age is 65, with provisions for earlier retirement.  The Company elected to freeze its U.S. defined benefit pension plans as of September 30, 2009 and, as a result, there are no benefit accruals related to service performed after that date.

The financial position of the Company’s non-contributory defined benefit plans as of fiscal year end 2016 and 2015 was as follows:

	2016		2015
Projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	26,212	$	25,301
Service cost		-		-
Interest cost		1,137		1,108
Actuarial loss		3,069		684
Benefits paid		(969)		(881)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year		29,449		26,212
Fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year		17,020		17,551
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets		1,260		(252)
Company contributions		482		602
Benefits paid		(969)		(881)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year		17,793		17,020
Funded status of the plans		(11,656)		(9,192)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Current pension liabilities		188		192
Non-current pension liabilities		11,468		9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,999)		(8,492)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss		(10,999)		(8,492)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(10,999)	$	(8,492)

Net periodic benefit cost for the non-contributory defined benefit pension plans for the respective years included the following pre-tax amounts:

	2016		2015		2014
Interest cost	$	1,137	$	1,108	$	1,078
Expected return on plan assets		(1,265)		(1,197)		(1,097)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss		566		622		341
Net periodic pension cost		438		533		322
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), ("OCI"):
Net actuarial loss		2,507		1,511		1,974
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI	$	2,945	$	2,044	$	2,296

The Company expects to recognize $710 of unrecognized loss amortization as a component of net periodic benefit cost in 2017.  This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2016.

At September 30, 2016, the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $29,449 and $17,793, respectively, and there were no plans with plan assets in excess of benefit obligations. At October 2, 2015, the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $26,212 and $17,020, respectively, and there were no plans with plan assets in excess of benefit obligations.

The Company anticipates making contributions to the defined benefit pension plans of $685 through September 29, 2017.

Estimated benefit payments from the Company’s defined benefit plans to participants for each of the next five years and the five years thereafter are as follows:

2017	$	1,045
2018		1,101
2019		1,139
2020		1,195
2021		1,213
Five years thereafter		6,679

Actuarial assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost as of the following fiscal years were as follows:

	Projected Benefit Obligation			Net Periodic Pension Cost
	2016	2015	2014	2016	2015	2014
Discount rate	3.60%	4.35%	4.25%	4.35%	4.25%	5.00%
Long-term rate of return	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Average salary increase rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The change in discount rates in 2016 resulted in an actuarial loss during 2016 of approximately $3,152.  The change in discount rates in 2015 resulted in an actuarial gain during 2015 of approximately $390.   The change in discount rates in 2014 resulted in an actuarial loss during 2014 of approximately $2,640.  The remainder of the actuarial gains or losses for each of the three years was related to adjustments to mortality tables and other modifications to actuarial assumptions. 

To determine the discount rate assumption used in the Company’s pension valuation, the Company identified a benefit payout stream based on the demographics of the pension plans and constructed a hypothetical bond portfolio using high-quality corporate bonds with cash flows that matched that benefit payout stream.  A yield curve was calculated based on this hypothetical portfolio which was used for the discount rate determination.

The Company determines the long-term rate of return assumption for plan assets by using the historical asset returns for various investment asset classes and adjusting them to reflect future expectations.  The expected asset class returns are weighted by the targeted asset allocations, resulting in a weighted average return which is rounded to the nearest quarter percent.

The Company uses measurement dates of October 1 to determine pension expenses for each year and the last day of the fiscal year to determine the fair value of the pension assets.

The Company’s pension plans’ weighted average asset allocations at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, by asset category were as follows:

	2016	2015
Equity securities	69%	74%
Fixed income securities	30%	25%
Other securities	1%	1%
	100%	100%

The Company’s primary investment objective for the plans’ assets is to maximize the probability of meeting the plans’ actuarial target rate of return of 7.5%, with a secondary goal of returning 4% above the rate of inflation. These return objectives are targeted while simultaneously striving to minimize risk of loss to the plans’ assets. The investment horizon over which the investment objectives are expected to be met is a full market cycle or five years, whichever is greater.

The Company’s investment strategy for the plans is to invest in a diversified portfolio that will generate average long-term returns commensurate with the aforementioned objectives while minimizing risk.

The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:

		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Description:
Mutual funds	$	17,467	$	-	$	-	$	17,467
Money market funds		213		-		-		213
Group annuity contract		-		-		113		113
Total	$	17,680	$	-	$	113	$	17,793

The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:

		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Description:
Mutual funds	$	16,821	$	-	$	-	$	16,821
Money market funds		44		-		-		44
Group annuity contract		-		-		155		155
Total	$	16,865	$	-	$	155	$	17,020

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 pension plan assets for the years ended September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015:

	2016		2015
Level 3 assets, beginning of year	$	155	$	216
Purchases		2		3
Unrealized loss		(2)		(10)
Sales		(42)		(54)
Level 3 assets, end of year	$	113	$	155

The fair values of the money market fund and mutual fund assets were derived from quoted market prices as substantially all of these instruments have active markets.  The fair value of the group annuity contract was derived using a discounted cash flow model with inputs based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations.  The asset allocation of the mutual fund is a U.S. large-cap blend based on a moderate allocation style, generally investing approximately 70% to 75% in equity securities and the remainder in fixed income securities.  The annuity contract consists of high quality bonds.

The Company also has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that provides certain officers and employees the ability to defer a portion of their compensation until a later date.  The deferred amounts and earnings thereon are payable to participants, or designated beneficiaries, at specified future dates upon retirement, death or termination of employment from the Company.  The deferred compensation liability, which is reported at fair value equal to the related rabbi trust assets, is classified as “Other liabilities” on our accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, was approximately $12,637 and $11,441 as of September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively.  See “Note 4 Fair Value” for additional information.

A majority of the Company’s full-time employees are covered by defined contribution programs. Expenses attributable to the defined contribution programs were approximately $1,126,$1,093 and $1,061 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Preferred Stock

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Preferred Stock [Abstract]

Preferred Stock

8PREFERRED STOCK

The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock in various classes and series, of which there are nonecurrently issued and none outstanding.

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Common Stock

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Common Stock [Abstract]

Common Stock

9COMMON STOCK

The number of authorized and outstanding shares of each class of the Company’s common stock at the end of the respective years was as follows:

	2016	2015
Class A, $0.05 par value:
Authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Outstanding	8,778,028	8,770,612
Class B, $0.05 par value:
Authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Outstanding	1,212,006	1,212,382

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to elect 25%, or the next highest whole number, of the members of the Company’s 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’s stock) 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 2016 and 2015 there were 376  and 0 shares of Class B common stock converted into Class A common stock, respectively.

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans

10STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND 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. Current plans also allow for issuance of shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights in lieu of options.

Under the Company’s 2010 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan there were 589,717 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock available for grant to key executives and non-employee directors at September 30, 2016.  Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of stock options or grants of restricted stock are typically issued first out of treasury stock to the extent that treasury shares are available.

The Company recognized tax benefits from the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock of $112,$482 and $493 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  These amounts were recorded as increases in additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets and as cash from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Stock Options

All stock options have been granted at a price not less than fair market value at the date of grant and are currently exercisable. Stock options generally have a term of 10 years.

All of the Company’s stock options outstanding are fully vested, with no further compensation expense to be recorded. There were no grants of stock options in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  

A summary of stock option activity related to the Company’s plans is shown below.

	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic    Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014	9,216		17.07
Exercised	(9,216)		17.07
Outstanding and exercisable at October 2, 2015	-		-	$	-	-

There were no stock options outstanding during 2016.

The intrinsic values of the stock received upon exercise of such options at their date of exercise during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $0,  $221 and $96, respectively.

The Company received cash proceeds from stock option exercises totaling $0,  $118 and $78 for the years ending September 30, 2016,  October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.

Non-Vested Stock

All shares of non-vested stock awarded by the Company have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant and vest within five years after the grant date.  The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of shares granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s shares traded.

A summary of non-vested stock activity for the two year period ended September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s stock ownership plans is as follows:

		Weighted Average
	Shares	Grant Price
Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014	319,632	$	17.10
Non-vested stock grants	38,222		30.05
Non-vested stock forfeited	(25,364)		21.27
Restricted stock vested	(118,463)		12.57
Non-vested stock at October 2, 2015	214,027		21.43
Non-vested stock grants	54,850		24.16
Non-vested stock forfeited	(7,885)		18.52
Restricted stock vested	(98,520)		19.18
Non-vested stock at September 30, 2016	162,472		24.49

Non-vested stock grantees may elect to reimburse the Company for withholding taxes due as a result of the vesting of shares by tendering a portion of the vested shares back to the Company. Shares tendered back to the Company were 19,973 and 30,353 during 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The fair value of restricted stock vested during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $2,348,  $3,294 and $3,123, respectively. 

Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to non-vested stock was $1,252,  $1,287 and $1,523 during 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The tax benefit recognized during 2016, 2015 and 2014 related to stock based compensation was $476,  $598 and $641, respectively.  Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock as of September 30, 2016 was $1,292, which amount will be amortized to expense through November 2019 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures.

Restricted Stock Units

All restricted stock units awarded by the Company during fiscal 2016 and in prior years have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant.  The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of units granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s shares traded.  The vesting period for RSUs is generally one year from the date of grant for RSUs granted to directors and three years from the date of the grant for RSUs granted to employees.

A summary of RSU activity follows:

		Weighted Average
	Number of RSUs	Grant Price
RSUs at October 3, 2014	10,792	$	22.71
RSUs granted	7,336		33.40
RSUs vested	(10,792)		22.71
RSUs at October 2, 2015	7,336		33.40
RSUs granted	48,456		23.64
RSUs vested	(7,336)		33.40
RSUs forfeited	(2,045)		24.16
RSUs at September 30, 2016	46,411		23.62

Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to restricted stock units was $547,$286and $165for the years ended September 30, 2016,October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.  Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units as of September 30, 2016 was $652, which amount will be amortized to expense through September 2018 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The 2009 Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”) provides for the issuance of shares of Class A common stock at a purchase price of not less than 85% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of grant or at the end of the offering period, whichever is lower.

The Company issued 7,732,  8,062 and 15,969 shares of Class A common stock under the Purchase Plan during the years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and recognized expense of $33,$33 and $57 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

11RELATED PARTY Transactions

The Company conducts transactions with certain related parties including organizations controlled by the Johnson Family and other related parties. These transactions include consulting services, aviation services, office rental, and certain administrative activities. Total costs of these transactions were $1,196,  $1,187 and $1,114 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Amounts due to/from related parties were immaterial at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015.

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Segments Of Business

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Segments Of Business [Abstract]

Segments Of Business

12SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS

The Company conducts its worldwide operations through separate business segments, 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.  The Company had no single customer that accounted for more than 10% of its total net sales in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014.

Net sales and operating profit include both sales to customers, as reported in the Company’s accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, and inter-unit transfers, which are priced to recover costs plus an appropriate profit margin. Total assets represent assets that are used in the Company’s operations in each business segment at the end of the years presented.

A summary of the Company’s operations by business segment is presented below:

	2016		2015		2014
Net sales:
Marine Electronics:
Unaffiliated customers	$	274,539	$	262,184	$	249,344
Interunit transfers		333		334		217
Outdoor Equipment:
Unaffiliated customers		39,975		47,526		47,393
Interunit transfers		43		47		50
Watercraft:
Unaffiliated customers		50,240		48,805		49,349
Interunit transfers		148		156		143
Diving
Unaffiliated customers		68,330		71,414		78,779
Interunit transfers		807		711		780
Other / Corporate		643		560		545
Eliminations		(1,331)		(1,248)		(1,190)
Total	$	433,727	$	430,489	$	425,410
Operating profit (loss):
Marine Electronics	$	43,092	$	26,055	$	30,722
Outdoor Equipment		2,077		3,847		(3,726)
Watercraft		3,349		1,620		210
Diving		(9,384)	(1)	934		3,596
Other / Corporate		(16,240)		(14,603)		(14,111)
	$	22,894	$	17,853	$	16,691
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Marine Electronics	$	7,597	$	7,749	$	6,409
Outdoor Equipment		1,121		1,128		1,099
Watercraft		819		972		1,274
Diving		1,210		826		904
Other / Corporate		1,208		1,149		1,177
	$	11,955	$	11,824	$	10,863
Capital expenditures:
Marine Electronics	$	6,970	$	6,739	$	9,726
Outdoor Equipment		311		427		348
Watercraft		911		889		837
Diving		1,464		661		947
Other / Corporate		2,046		1,693		1,405
	$	11,702	$	10,409	$	13,263
Goodwill, net:
Marine Electronics	$	11,196	$	10,367
Outdoor Equipment		-		-
Watercraft		-		-
Diving		-		3,925
	$	11,196	$	14,292
Total assets (end of period):
Marine Electronics	$	118,357	$	125,113
Outdoor Equipment		28,249		33,663
Watercraft		19,693		20,898
Diving		77,195		62,589
Other / Corporate		66,785		56,941
	$	310,279	$	299,204
(1)Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges.

A summary of the Company’s operations by geographic area is presented below:

	2016		2015		2014
Net sales:
United States:
Unaffiliated customers	$	357,592	$	350,340	$	337,603
Interunit transfers		14,672		17,872		16,186
Europe:
Unaffiliated customers		32,069		35,547		40,659
Interunit transfers		9,824		9,371		12,349
Canada:
Unaffiliated customers		28,308		28,155		27,715
Interunit transfers		16		11		11
Other:
Unaffiliated customers		15,758		16,447		19,433
Interunit transfers		62		82		186
Eliminations		(24,574)		(27,336)		(28,732)
	$	433,727	$	430,489	$	425,410
Total assets:
United States	$	219,625	$	210,060
Europe		52,642		59,740
Canada and other		38,012		29,404
	$	310,279	$	299,204
Long-term assets (1):
United States	$	81,292	$	79,045
Europe		3,713		5,162
Canada and other		4,243		409
	$	89,248	$	84,616

(1) Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

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Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Contingencies [Abstract]

Contingencies

13CONTINGENCIES

The Company is subject to various legal actions and proceedings in the normal course of business, including those related to commercial disputes, product liability, intellectual property and 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.

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Subsequent Event

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Subsequent Event [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

14SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 14, 2016, the Company repaid its outstanding term loans with Ridgestone Bank, totaling $7,068.  The early repayment of these loans resulted in payment of a 3% pre-payment penalty.  The interest rate in effect on these term loans was 5.50% at September 30, 2016 and such loans had a maturity date of September 29, 2029.  See “Note 2 – Indebtedness” for additional information.

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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

15VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

The following summarizes changes to valuation and qualifying accounts for 2016,  2015 and 2014:

	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Less Deductions		Balance at End of Year
Year ended September 30, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,329	$	299	$	446	$	2,182
Reserves for inventory valuation		4,879		3,650		2,906		5,623
Valuation of deferred tax assets		9,786		1,670		1,241		10,215
Reserves for sales returns		1,945		4,596		3,769		2,772
Year ended October 2, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,665	$	292	$	628	$	2,329
Reserves for inventory valuation		3,950		2,123		1,194		4,879
Valuation of deferred tax assets		8,734		2,602		1,550		9,786
Reserves for sales returns		1,428		3,139		2,622		1,945
Year ended October 3, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3,759	$	288	$	1,382	$	2,665
Reserves for inventory valuation		4,015		1,043		1,108		3,950
Valuation of deferred tax assets		9,479		668		1,413		8,734
Reserves for sales returns		1,129		2,553		2,254		1,428

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Quarterly Financial Summary

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Quarterly Financial Summary [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited)

16QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

The following summarizes quarterly operating results for the years presented below:

	First Quarter				Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter
(thousands, except per share data)	2016		2015		2016		2015		2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	85,298	$	70,822	$	134,192	$	133,111	$	139,300	$	140,883	$	74,937	$	85,673
Gross profit		33,299		27,334		54,995		51,936		59,283		58,752		28,885		33,711
Operating profit (loss)		(900)		(7,331)		15,138		7,623		13,583		16,421		(4,927)		1,140
Income (loss) before income taxes		(519)		(6,924)		14,669		6,820		13,865		16,101		(4,360)		(244)
Income tax expense (benefit)		15		(2,730)		5,348		3,174		7,024		6,104		(2,233)		(1,411)
Net income (loss)	$	(534)	$	(4,194)	$	9,321	$	3,646	$	6,841	$	9,997	$	(2,127)	$	1,167
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic:
Class A	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.94	$	0.37	$	0.69	$	1.01	$	(0.21)	$	0.12
Class B	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.86	$	0.34	$	0.63	$	0.92	$	(0.21)	$	0.11
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted:
Class A	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.93	$	0.36	$	0.68	$	1.00	$	(0.21)	$	0.12
Class B	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.93	$	0.36	$	0.68	$	1.00	$	(0.21)	$	0.12

Due to changes in stock prices during the year and the timing of issuance of shares, the cumulative total of quarterly net income (loss) per share amounts may not equal the net income (loss) per share for the entire year.

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Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions

17AcquisitionS

During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company completed two acquisitions for a total of approximately $9,200.

Acquisition of SeaBear

On  October 27, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of SeaBear GmbH (“SeaBear”) and related assets in a purchase transaction with SeaBear’s sole shareholder (the “Seller”).  SeaBear, founded and based in Graz, Austria, specializes in the development of underwater instrumentation through unique application of existing, new and emerging technologies. 

The acquisition cost was funded with existing cash and credit facilities. Approximately $1,115 of the purchase price was paid into a segregated escrow account which was set aside to fund potential indemnity claims that may be made by the Company against the Seller in connection with the inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties made by the Seller or related to the breach or nonperformance of certain other actions, agreements or conditions related to the acquisition, for a period of 18 months from the acquisition date.  The Company cannot estimate the probability or likelihood of bringing any such indemnity claims against the Seller or any related costs at this time.  Additionally, under certain circumstances, if government grants made to SeaBear prior to the closing are required to be repaid, the repayment will be funded by the escrow account.  The remaining escrow balance, if any, net of any indemnity claim or grant repayment then pending, will be released to the Seller once the 18 month period has lapsed.

The Company believes that sales of SeaBear’s innovative diving technology can be expanded through the Company’s global marketing and distribution networks.  The SeaBear acquisition is included in the Company’s Diving segment.Goodwill of $2,219, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, is not deductible for tax purposes.  The goodwill resulting from this acquisition reflects strengthened innovation and enhanced opportunities for sustainable future growth.

Acquisition of Northport

On April 4, 2016, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Northport Systems, Inc. (“Northport”) in a purchase transaction with Northport and its owners (collectively, the “Seller”).  Northport, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development and application of unique digital cartography technologies and web, e-commerce and data solutions for fishing and marine markets. 

The acquisition cost for the Northport assets was funded with existing cash and credit facilities. Approximately $500 of the purchase price was paid into a segregated escrow account which was set aside to fund potential indemnity claims that may be made by the Company against the Seller in connection with the inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties made by the Seller or related to the breach or nonperformance of certain other actions, agreements or conditions related to the acquisition, for a period of 24 months from the acquisition date.  The Company cannot estimate the probability or likelihood of bringing any such indemnity claims against the Seller or any related costs at this time.  The remaining escrow balance, if any, net of any indemnity claim then pending, will be released to the Seller once the 24 month period has lapsed.  Approximately $250 of the purchase price was in the form of contingent consideration which requires the Seller to meet certain conditions prior to the release of such funds.

The Company believes that Northport will bring new cartography capabilities, which can broaden the Company’s innovation horizon and accelerate speed-to-market of new products in this segment.  The Northport acquisition is included in the Company’s Marine Electronics segment.Goodwill of $827, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, is deductible for tax purposes.  The goodwill resulting from this acquisition reflects the strong cash flow expected from the acquisition due primarily to expected expanded distribution and growth of Humminbird marine electronics and cartography.

Purchase Price Allocation

Pro forma results of operations for these acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company's combined and consolidated results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate. The following table presents the aggregate purchase price allocation, for the Company's acquisitions for the period ended September 30, 2016:

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	66
Inventories		197
Other current assets		40
Property, plant and equipment		27
Identifiable intangible assets		6,706
Less, accounts payable and accruals		350
Less, long term liabilities		580
Total identifiable net assets		6,106
Goodwill		3,046
Net assets acquired	$	9,152

The values assigned in the acquisitions to finite lived intangible assets were as follows:

			Useful
Description	Amount		Life (yrs)
Developed technologies	$	6,131		7.6
Non-compete agreements		575		5.0

Developed technologies were valued using the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, the after-tax direct cash flows expected to be generated by the technologies were discounted over their remaining useful lives, net of contributions of other assets to those cash flows. The discount rates used were commensurate with the inherent risks associated with each type of asset and the level and timing of cash flows appropriately reflect market participant assumptions. We valued base product technology that generates cash flows from sales of the existing products using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method which calculates the value based on the risk-adjusted present value of the cash flows specific to the products, allowing for a reasonable return.

Non-compete agreements were valued using the comparative income differential method based on the estimated negative impact that could occur in the absence of the restrictions enforced by the agreements.

The weighted average useful life at the dates of acquisition of total amortizable intangible assets acquired was approximately 7.3 years.

Transaction costs incurred for the acquisitions was $753for the twelve months ended September 30, 2016.  Such transaction costs are included in “Administrative management, finance and information systems” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

During the quarter ended July 1, 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit as a result of deteriorating business conditions.  As a result, the Company performed an impairment test on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit, including the goodwill acquired in the SeaBear acquisition, and determined an impairment charge was required.  See “Note 1 – Goodwill” for additional information.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business

Business

Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name outdoor equipment, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products.

Principles Of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries and are stated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use Of Estimates

Use of Estimates

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.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (hereinafter 2016) comprised 52 weeks.  The fiscal year ended October 2, 2015 (hereinafter 2015) comprised 52 weeks.  The fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 (hereinafter 2014) comprised 53 weeks. 

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, and all securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, to be equivalent to cash.  Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value.

The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns exist, a reserve is established to reduce the amount recorded to an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of outstanding accounts receivable for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.

Inventories

Inventories

The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management’s 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 will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by 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 reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.

Inventories at the end of the respective fiscal years consisted of the following:

	September 30		October 2
	2016		2015
Raw materials	$	26,379	$	34,711
Work in process		34		24
Finished goods		41,984		45,184
	$	68,397	$	79,919

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined by straight-line methods over the following estimated useful lives:

Property improvements	5-20 years
Buildings and improvements	20-40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3-10 years

Upon retirement or disposition of any of the foregoing types of assets, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the applicable account and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.

Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consisted of the following:

	2016		2015
Property improvements	$	590	$	588
Buildings and improvements		21,631		21,127
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		150,698		140,474
		172,919		162,189
Less accumulated depreciation		123,921		116,902
	$	48,998	$	45,287

Goodwill

Goodwill

The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis as of the last day of the eleventh month of the Company’s fiscal year and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit, based on lower than anticipated results due to a sustained decline in sales and unfavorable operating margins resulting from various geopolitical and economic factors as well as due to a lack of new product acceptance by consumers. The revised projections were considered an indicator of potential goodwill impairment, and accordingly, the Company performed an impairment analysis on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit. 

The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process.  The first step is the estimation of the fair value of the applicable reporting unit.  Estimated fair value is based on management judgments and assumptions.  The fair values as determined by management are compared with the aggregate carrying values of the reporting units.  If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment.  If the reporting unit carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. 

The second step measures the amount of the impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill.  The implied fair value is determined by a purchase price allocation approach in which the fair value of both recognized and unrecognized (if any) net assets is subtracted from the fair value of the reporting unit.  The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit.  If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss should be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

In conducting its analysis, the Company used the income approach to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value to its indicated fair value.  Fair value is determined primarily by using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions and is considered a Level 3 (unobservable) fair value determination in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4 below). 

The Company’s step one analysis indicated the carrying value of the Diving reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value as of the measurement date of June 3, 2016.  As a result, the Company performed the second step and based on the results, the Company recognized an impairment charge in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 of $6,197 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Diving segment, thereby reducing its carrying value to $0. 

See Note 17 below for a discussion of Company acquisitions and their impact on increasing the Company’s goodwill balance during the year ended September 30, 2016.

The results of the impairment tests performed in 2015 indicated no impairment to the Company’s goodwill.

For the year ended October 3, 2014, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $6,475 in the Outdoor Equipment segment.  Due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to Jetboil, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the goodwill related to the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit using the income approach based on estimated cash flows. As of the measurement date of June 27, 2014, the carrying

value of the reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value. As a result, the Company proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test and determined an impairment charge of $6,475 was required bringing the carrying value to its implied fair value of $0. The charge is included in “Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment” in the

accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment.

The Company’s impairment analysis is based on management’s estimates.  Due to the uncertainty of future events, the Company cannot assure that growth rates will not be lower than expected, that discount rates will not increase or that projected cash flows of the individual reporting units will not decline, all of which factors could impact the carrying value of any remaining goodwill (or portion thereof) in future periods, and accordingly, whether any impairment losses need to be recorded in future periods. 

The changes in the carrying amount of those segments with goodwill and the composition of consolidated net goodwill for fiscal 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	Segment						Consolidated
	Marine Electronics		Diving		Consolidated		Gross Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment		Total
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	10,367	$	4,049	$	14,416	$	60,806	$	(46,390)	$	14,416
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		-		(124)		(124)		(124)		-		(124)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,367	$	3,925	$	14,292	$	60,682	$	(46,390)	$	14,292
Acquisitions		827		2,219		3,046		3,046		-		3,046
Impairment		-		(6,197)		(6,197)		-		(6,197)		(6,197)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		2		53		55		55		-		55
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	11,196	$	-	$	11,196	$	63,783	$	(52,587)	$	11,196

Other Intangible Assets

Other Intangible Assets

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested for impairment annually and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis.  There were no impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2016 or 2015.

During fiscal 2014, due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to the Jetboil acquisition, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the acquired indefinite lived intangible asset, the Jetboil tradename, by comparing its carrying value to its fair value which was determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach.  As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $2,000 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment reducing the fair value of the tradename to $3,400.  There was no additional impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets recorded for fiscal 2014. 

Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 4 to 15 years.  Amortization of patents and other intangible assets with definite lives was $1,179,  $856 and $765 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is expected to be approximately $1,224,  $1,024,  1,010,  $945 and $811 for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. 

Intangible assets at the end of the last two years consisted of the following:

	2016						2015
	Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortized other intangible assets:
Patents and trademarks	$	4,155	$	(4,026)	$	129	$	4,149	$	(3,929)	$	220
Other amortizable intangibles		10,804		(3,496)		7,308		6,746		(2,303)		4,443
Non-amortized trademarks		7,025		-		7,025		7,025		-		7,025
	$	21,984	$	(7,522)	$	14,462	$	17,920	$	(6,232)	$	11,688

Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable.  In such an event, the carrying amount of the asset group is compared to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group to determine if impairment exists on these assets.  If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying value on these assets.  The Company  performed an impairment analysis on the long-lived assets in its Diving segment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.  No impairment was indicated.

Warranties

Warranties

The Company provides for warranties of certain products as they are sold. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues.  The following table summarizes the warranty activity for the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016.  

Balance at September 27, 2013	$	5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		3,717
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,853
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	4,078
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		5,631
Less current period warranty claims paid		5,408
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	4,301
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		4,699
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,674
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	4,326

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  the end of fiscal year 2016,  2015 and 2014 were as follows:

	2016						2015						2014
	Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	10,525		-	$	10,525	$	10,253	$	-	$	10,253	$	18,424	$	-	$	18,424
Unamortized loss on pension plans		(10,999)		2,828		(8,171)		(8,492)		1,876		(6,616)		(6,981)		1,335		(5,646)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	(474)	$	2,828	$	2,354	$	1,761	$	1,876	$	3,637	$	11,443	$	1,335	$	12,778

The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans
Amortization of loss	$	566	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(215)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		(249)	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	102
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	622	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(237)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Write off of currency translation amounts		177	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	562
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	341	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(130)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		135	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	346

The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253	$	(6,616)	$	3,637
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		521		(3,073)		(2,552)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(249)		566		317
Tax effects		-		952		952
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	10,525	$	(8,171)	$	2,354
The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	18,424	$	(5,646)	$	12,778
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(8,348)		(2,133)		(10,481)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		177		622		799
Tax effects		-		541		541
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253	$	(6,616)	$	3,637

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

Earnings per Share (“EPS”)

Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method.  Grants of restricted stock (whether vested or unvested) which receive non-forfeitable dividends are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method.

Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above.  As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.

Basic EPS

Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively.  In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.  In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities.

For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, basic income per share for Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method as described above.

Diluted EPS

Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.  The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock.  Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares.  In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.

For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, diluted net income per share reflects the effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units and assumes the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A common stock. 

There were no stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014.  Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 162,472,  214,027 and 319,632 shares for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively. 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to dilutive earnings used in the diluted earnings per common share calculations and the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

	2016		2015		2014
Net income	$	13,501	$	10,616	$	9,123
Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders		(258)		(191)		(304)
Dilutive earnings	$	13,243	$	10,425	$	8,819
Weighted average common shares – Basic:
Class A		8,627		8,515		8,420
Class B		1,212		1,212		1,212
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units		16		-		3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive		9,855		9,727		9,635
Net income per common share – Basic:
Class A	$	1.36	$	1.08	$	0.93
Class B	$	1.24	$	0.98	$	0.84
Net income per common share – Diluted:
Class A	$	1.34	$	1.06	$	0.90
Class B	$	1.34	$	1.06	$	0.90

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation cost is recorded for all option grants and awards of non-vested stock and restricted stock units based on their grant-date fair value.  Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each award. No stock options were granted in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  See Note 10 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, including stock options, non-vested stock, and employee stock purchase plans.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes currently payable and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement income/loss and taxable income/loss.  Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.  A valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. See Note 6 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans.  The Company does not have any significant foreign retirement 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 to annually fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto.  Other retirement costs are funded at least annually.  See Note 7 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion.

Foreign Operations And Related Derivative Financial Instruments

Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments

The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are the local currencies. Accordingly, 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. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” a separate component of Shareholders’ equity.

Currency gains and losses are recognized when assets and liabilities of foreign operations, denominated in other than their local currency, are converted into the local currency of the entity. Additionally, currency gains and losses are recognized through the settlement of transactions denominated in other than the local currency.  The Company recognized currency gains from transactions of $277 and $427 in 2016 and 2014, respectively, and currency losses from transactions of $1,196 in 2015, all of which were included in Other (income) expense, net.

Because the Company operates internationally, it has exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates.  Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies.  The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or borrowings in foreign currencies.  The Company did not use foreign currency forward contracts in 2016, 2015 or 2014.  The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading or speculative purposes.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria have been met:

· Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists.  Contracts, internet commerce agreements, and customer purchase orders are generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement.

· All substantial risk of ownership transfers to the customer.  Shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, are used to verify delivery.

· The fee is fixed or determinable.  This is assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment.

· Collectability is reasonably assured.  Collectability is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as by the customer’s payment history.

Estimated costs of returns and allowances and discounts are accrued as a reduction to sales when revenue is recognized.

Advertising & Promotions

Advertising & Promotions

The Company expenses substantially all costs related to the production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued as related revenue is earned.

Advertising and promotions expense in 2016,  2015 and 2014 totaled $23,611,  $24,460 and $22,135, respectively. These charges are included in “Marketing and selling expenses.”  Capitalized advertising costs, included in Other current assets, totaled$866 and $1,049 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively, and primarily included catalogs and costs of advertising which have not yet run for the first time.

Shipping And Handling Costs

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in “Net sales.” Shipping and handling costs are included in “Marketing and selling expenses” and totaled $10,240,  $10,838 and $10,675 for 2016,  2015 and 2014, respectively.

Research And Development

Research and Development

The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred except for costs of software development for new electronic products which are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and are included in Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The gross amount capitalized related to software development was $31,572, less accumulated amortization of $14,597, at September 30, 2016 and $26,487, less accumulated amortization of $11,858, at October 2, 2015.  These costs are amortized over the expected life of the software of three to seven years.  Amortization expense related to capitalized software in 2016,  2015 and 2014 was $2,738,  $2,535 and $2,045, respectively, and is included in depreciation expense on plant, property and equipment.

Fair Values

Fair Values

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated fair value at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 due to the short maturities of these instruments. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investments in equity and debt securities that were carried at fair value.  When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at fair value.

Valuation Techniques

Valuation Techniques

Rabbi Trust Assets

Rabbi trust assets, used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, are included in “Other assets,” and are classified as trading securities.  These assets are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the business segments to which the goodwill relates.  When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.

See Note 2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsfor disclosures regarding the fair value of long-term debt and Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding fair value measurements.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements

On November 20, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740).  Pursuant to this update, all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowances are required to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. The Company elected to retrospectively adopt this accounting standard in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and as a result, prior periods in our Consolidated Financial Statements were adjusted.  Pursuant to this standard, $10,649 of deferred tax assets was reclassified from current deferred tax assets to long-term deferred tax assets.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which will require lessees to report on their balance sheets a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in connection with most lease agreements classified as operating leases under the current guidance. The lease liability will be measured based on the present value of future lease payments, subject to certain conditions. The right-of-use asset will be measured based on the initial amount of the liability, plus certain initial direct costs. The new guidance will further require that leases be classified at inception as either (a) operating leases or (b) finance leases. For operating leases, periodic expense will generally be flat (straight-line) throughout the life of the lease. For finance leases, periodic expense will decline (similar to capital leases under current rules) over the life of the lease. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for stock-based compensation transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as a reduction of income taxes and reflected in operating cash flows upon the adoption of this ASU. Excess tax benefits are recorded in equity and as financing activity under the current rules.  The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. The Company will elect early adoption of this standard effective with its first fiscal quarter of 2017 and is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which will supersede ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this new standard by one year. This standard involves a five-step approach to recognizing revenue based on individual performance obligations in a contract. The new standard will also require additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the Company’s contracts with customers, any significant judgments made in applying the revenue guidance, and the Company’s assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This guidance becomes effective for the Company at the beginning of its 2019 fiscal year and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted, but no earlier than December 16, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and its related disclosures. 

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement. This pronouncement provides guidance to determine whether a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer must account for the software element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. Otherwise, the customer must account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new standard permits the use of either the prospective or retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Under this ASU, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments in the period in which they determine the amounts, including the effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company elected to early adopt this accounting standard at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

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Schedule of Inventories

	September 30		October 2
	2016		2015
Raw materials	$	26,379	$	34,711
Work in process		34		24
Finished goods		41,984		45,184
	$	68,397	$	79,919

Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment

	2016		2015
Property improvements	$	590	$	588
Buildings and improvements		21,631		21,127
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		150,698		140,474
		172,919		162,189
Less accumulated depreciation		123,921		116,902
	$	48,998	$	45,287

Schedule Of Property And Equipment, Useful Life

Property improvements	5-20 years
Buildings and improvements	20-40 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3-10 years

Schedule of Goodwill

	Segment						Consolidated
	Marine Electronics		Diving		Consolidated		Gross Goodwill		Accumulated Impairment		Total
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	10,367	$	4,049	$	14,416	$	60,806	$	(46,390)	$	14,416
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		-		(124)		(124)		(124)		-		(124)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,367	$	3,925	$	14,292	$	60,682	$	(46,390)	$	14,292
Acquisitions		827		2,219		3,046		3,046		-		3,046
Impairment		-		(6,197)		(6,197)		-		(6,197)		(6,197)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		2		53		55		55		-		55
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	11,196	$	-	$	11,196	$	63,783	$	(52,587)	$	11,196

Schedule Of Intangible Assets

	2016						2015
	Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Intangible		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortized other intangible assets:
Patents and trademarks	$	4,155	$	(4,026)	$	129	$	4,149	$	(3,929)	$	220
Other amortizable intangibles		10,804		(3,496)		7,308		6,746		(2,303)		4,443
Non-amortized trademarks		7,025		-		7,025		7,025		-		7,025
	$	21,984	$	(7,522)	$	14,462	$	17,920	$	(6,232)	$	11,688

Schedule Of Warranty Activity

Balance at September 27, 2013	$	5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		3,717
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,853
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	4,078
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		5,631
Less current period warranty claims paid		5,408
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	4,301
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period		4,699
Less current period warranty claims paid		4,674
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	4,326

Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	2016						2015						2014
	Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect		Pre-Tax Amount		Tax Effect		Net of Tax Effect
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	10,525		-	$	10,525	$	10,253	$	-	$	10,253	$	18,424	$	-	$	18,424
Unamortized loss on pension plans		(10,999)		2,828		(8,171)		(8,492)		1,876		(6,616)		(6,981)		1,335		(5,646)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	(474)	$	2,828	$	2,354	$	1,761	$	1,876	$	3,637	$	11,443	$	1,335	$	12,778

Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated OCI

The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans
Amortization of loss	$	566	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(215)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		(249)	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	102
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	622	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(237)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Write off of currency translation amounts		177	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	562
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:
			Statement of Operations
			Presentation
Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of loss	$	341	Cost of sales / Operating expense
Tax effects		(130)	Income tax expense
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Write off of currency translation amounts		135	Other income and expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	346

Schedule Of The Changes In AOCI By Component

The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253	$	(6,616)	$	3,637
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		521		(3,073)		(2,552)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		(249)		566		317
Tax effects		-		952		952
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	10,525	$	(8,171)	$	2,354
The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at October 3, 2014	$	18,424	$	(5,646)	$	12,778
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(8,348)		(2,133)		(10,481)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		177		622		799
Tax effects		-		541		541
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	10,253	$	(6,616)	$	3,637

Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

	2016		2015		2014
Net income	$	13,501	$	10,616	$	9,123
Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders		(258)		(191)		(304)
Dilutive earnings	$	13,243	$	10,425	$	8,819
Weighted average common shares – Basic:
Class A		8,627		8,515		8,420
Class B		1,212		1,212		1,212
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units		16		-		3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive		9,855		9,727		9,635
Net income per common share – Basic:
Class A	$	1.36	$	1.08	$	0.93
Class B	$	1.24	$	0.98	$	0.84
Net income per common share – Diluted:
Class A	$	1.34	$	1.06	$	0.90
Class B	$	1.34	$	1.06	$	0.90

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Indebtedness (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Indebtedness [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

	September 30 2016		October 2 2015
Term loans	$	7,098	$	7,430
Revolvers		-		-
Other		291		-
Total debt		7,389		7,430
Less current portion of long term debt		381		368
Less short term debt		-		-
Total long-term debt	$	7,008	$	7,062

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt

Fiscal Year
2017	$	381
2018		403
2019		426
2020		740
2021		475
Thereafter		4,964
Total	$	7,389

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Rabbi trust assets	$	12,637	$	-	$	-	$	12,637
The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Rabbi trust assets	$	11,441	$	-	$	-	$	11,441

Schedule of the Location and Amount of Income or Loss Recognized for Changes in Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, was:
	Location of (income) loss recognized in Statement of Operations	2016		2015		2014
Rabbi trust assets	Other (income) expense, net	$	(624)	$	638	$	(703)

Schedule of Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Losses incurred
Goodwill	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	6,197

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Leases And Other Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Leases And Other Commitments [Abstract]

Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases

Year	Related parties included in total		Total
2017	$	946	$	6,058
2018		977		5,094
2019		1,006		4,523
2020		1,036		4,328
2021		1,067		3,530
Thereafter		179		4,605

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Income Taxes [Abstract]

U.S. And Foreign Income Before Taxes

	2016		2015		2014
United States	$	28,881	$	11,886	$	11,592
Foreign		(5,226)		3,867		5,830
	$	23,655	$	15,753	$	17,422

Income Tax Expense

	2016		2015		2014
Current:
Federal	$	9,471	$	4,916	$	3,888
State		1,492		882		403
Foreign		986		1,469		1,886
Deferred		(1,795)		(2,130)		2,122
	$	10,154	$	5,137	$	8,299

Tax Effects Of Temporary Differences Giving Rise To Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities

	2016		2015
Deferred tax assets:
Inventories	$	2,041	$	2,495
Compensation		13,956		12,312
Tax credit carryforwards		4,691		4,888
Net operating loss carryforwards		7,628		6,360
Other		7,558		5,532
Total gross deferred tax assets		35,874		31,587
Less valuation allowance		10,215		9,786
Deferred tax assets		25,659		21,801
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangibles		1,571		1,185
Depreciation and amortization		5,744		5,411
Foreign statutory reserves		497		520
Net deferred tax assets	$	17,847	$	14,685

Schedule Of Net Deferred Tax Assets In Consolidated Balance Sheet

	2016		2015
Non-current assets	$	19,063	$	15,867
Non-current liabilities		1,216		1,182
Net deferred tax assets	$	17,847	$	14,685

Significant Differences Between Statutory Federal Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate

	2016		2015		2014
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Foreign rate differential	0.3		(1.5)		(0.5)
State income tax, net of federal benefit	6.1		2.4		4.4
Tax credit	(3.5)		(18.8)		(6.3)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	0.8		10.0		(0.3)
Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements	1.4		1.7		5.4
Goodwill impairment	6.6		0.0		10.4
Section 199 manufacturer's deduction	(4.2)		(3.7)		(1.6)
Amended tax returns	0.0		3.5		0.0
Other	0.4		4.0		1.2
	42.9	%	32.6	%	47.7	%

Summary Of Operating Loss Carryforwards

	State		Foreign		Total
Year of expiration
2017-2021	$	6	$	3,084	$	3,090
2022-2026		2,953		5,434		8,387
2027-2031		31,144		-		31,144
2032-2036		585		-		585
Indefinite		-		9,941		9,941
Total	$	34,688	$	18,459	$	53,147

Summary Of Tax Credit Carryforwards

	State		Federal		Total
Year of expiration
2017-2021	$	1,499	$	-	$	1,499
2022-2026		1,929		-		1,929
2027-2031		904		-		904
2032-2036		359		-		359
Indefinite		-				-
Total	$	4,691	$	-	$	4,691

Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Balance at October 3, 2014	$	3,535
Settlement		(103)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(329)
Gross increases - tax positions in  period		778
Balance at October 2, 2015	$	3,881
Settlement		-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(391)
Gross increases - tax positions in  period		1,606
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	5,096

Summary of Income Tax Examinations

Jurisdiction	Fiscal Years
United States	2013-2016
Canada	2012-2016
France	2012-2016
Germany	2009-2016
Italy	2011-2016
Japan	2013-2016
Switzerland	2006-2016

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Employee Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Employee Benefits [Abstract]

Financial Position Of Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Plans

	2016		2015
Projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	26,212	$	25,301
Service cost		-		-
Interest cost		1,137		1,108
Actuarial loss		3,069		684
Benefits paid		(969)		(881)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year		29,449		26,212
Fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year		17,020		17,551
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets		1,260		(252)
Company contributions		482		602
Benefits paid		(969)		(881)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year		17,793		17,020
Funded status of the plans		(11,656)		(9,192)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Current pension liabilities		188		192
Non-current pension liabilities		11,468		9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,999)		(8,492)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss		(10,999)		(8,492)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(10,999)	$	(8,492)

Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

	2016		2015		2014
Interest cost	$	1,137	$	1,108	$	1,078
Expected return on plan assets		(1,265)		(1,197)		(1,097)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss		566		622		341
Net periodic pension cost		438		533		322
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), ("OCI"):
Net actuarial loss		2,507		1,511		1,974
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI	$	2,945	$	2,044	$	2,296

Estimated Benefit Payments

2017	$	1,045
2018		1,101
2019		1,139
2020		1,195
2021		1,213
Five years thereafter		6,679

Actuaral Assumptions Used To Determine The Projected Benefit Obligation

	Projected Benefit Obligation			Net Periodic Pension Cost
	2016	2015	2014	2016	2015	2014
Discount rate	3.60%	4.35%	4.25%	4.35%	4.25%	5.00%
Long-term rate of return	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Average salary increase rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Pension Plans' Weighted Average Asset Allocations By Percent

	2016	2015
Equity securities	69%	74%
Fixed income securities	30%	25%
Other securities	1%	1%
	100%	100%

Pension Plan Assets Measured At Fair Value

		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Description:
Mutual funds	$	17,467	$	-	$	-	$	17,467
Money market funds		213		-		-		213
Group annuity contract		-		-		113		113
Total	$	17,680	$	-	$	113	$	17,793

The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:

		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Description:
Mutual funds	$	16,821	$	-	$	-	$	16,821
Money market funds		44		-		-		44
Group annuity contract		-		-		155		155
Total	$	16,865	$	-	$	155	$	17,020

Summary Of Changes In Fair Value Of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets

	2016		2015
Level 3 assets, beginning of year	$	155	$	216
Purchases		2		3
Unrealized loss		(2)		(10)
Sales		(42)		(54)
Level 3 assets, end of year	$	113	$	155

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Common Stock (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Common Stock [Abstract]

Schedule Of Authorized And Outstanding Shares By Class

	2016	2015
Class A, $0.05 par value:
Authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Outstanding	8,778,028	8,770,612
Class B, $0.05 par value:
Authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Outstanding	1,212,006	1,212,382

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock Option Activity

	Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic    Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014	9,216		17.07
Exercised	(9,216)		17.07
Outstanding and exercisable at October 2, 2015	-		-	$	-	-

Schedule of Non-Vested Stock Activity

		Weighted Average
	Shares	Grant Price
Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014	319,632	$	17.10
Non-vested stock grants	38,222		30.05
Non-vested stock forfeited	(25,364)		21.27
Restricted stock vested	(118,463)		12.57
Non-vested stock at October 2, 2015	214,027		21.43
Non-vested stock grants	54,850		24.16
Non-vested stock forfeited	(7,885)		18.52
Restricted stock vested	(98,520)		19.18
Non-vested stock at September 30, 2016	162,472		24.49

Schedule of RSU Activity

		Weighted Average
	Number of RSUs	Grant Price
RSUs at October 3, 2014	10,792	$	22.71
RSUs granted	7,336		33.40
RSUs vested	(10,792)		22.71
RSUs at October 2, 2015	7,336		33.40
RSUs granted	48,456		23.64
RSUs vested	(7,336)		33.40
RSUs forfeited	(2,045)		24.16
RSUs at September 30, 2016	46,411		23.62

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Segments Of Business (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Segments Of Business [Abstract]

Segments of Business

	2016		2015		2014
Net sales:
Marine Electronics:
Unaffiliated customers	$	274,539	$	262,184	$	249,344
Interunit transfers		333		334		217
Outdoor Equipment:
Unaffiliated customers		39,975		47,526		47,393
Interunit transfers		43		47		50
Watercraft:
Unaffiliated customers		50,240		48,805		49,349
Interunit transfers		148		156		143
Diving
Unaffiliated customers		68,330		71,414		78,779
Interunit transfers		807		711		780
Other / Corporate		643		560		545
Eliminations		(1,331)		(1,248)		(1,190)
Total	$	433,727	$	430,489	$	425,410
Operating profit (loss):
Marine Electronics	$	43,092	$	26,055	$	30,722
Outdoor Equipment		2,077		3,847		(3,726)
Watercraft		3,349		1,620		210
Diving		(9,384)	(1)	934		3,596
Other / Corporate		(16,240)		(14,603)		(14,111)
	$	22,894	$	17,853	$	16,691
Depreciation and amortization expense:
Marine Electronics	$	7,597	$	7,749	$	6,409
Outdoor Equipment		1,121		1,128		1,099
Watercraft		819		972		1,274
Diving		1,210		826		904
Other / Corporate		1,208		1,149		1,177
	$	11,955	$	11,824	$	10,863
Capital expenditures:
Marine Electronics	$	6,970	$	6,739	$	9,726
Outdoor Equipment		311		427		348
Watercraft		911		889		837
Diving		1,464		661		947
Other / Corporate		2,046		1,693		1,405
	$	11,702	$	10,409	$	13,263
Goodwill, net:
Marine Electronics	$	11,196	$	10,367
Outdoor Equipment		-		-
Watercraft		-		-
Diving		-		3,925
	$	11,196	$	14,292
Total assets (end of period):
Marine Electronics	$	118,357	$	125,113
Outdoor Equipment		28,249		33,663
Watercraft		19,693		20,898
Diving		77,195		62,589
Other / Corporate		66,785		56,941
	$	310,279	$	299,204
(1)Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges.

Schedule Of Operations By Geographic Area

	2016		2015		2014
Net sales:
United States:
Unaffiliated customers	$	357,592	$	350,340	$	337,603
Interunit transfers		14,672		17,872		16,186
Europe:
Unaffiliated customers		32,069		35,547		40,659
Interunit transfers		9,824		9,371		12,349
Canada:
Unaffiliated customers		28,308		28,155		27,715
Interunit transfers		16		11		11
Other:
Unaffiliated customers		15,758		16,447		19,433
Interunit transfers		62		82		186
Eliminations		(24,574)		(27,336)		(28,732)
	$	433,727	$	430,489	$	425,410
Total assets:
United States	$	219,625	$	210,060
Europe		52,642		59,740
Canada and other		38,012		29,404
	$	310,279	$	299,204
Long-term assets (1):
United States	$	81,292	$	79,045
Europe		3,713		5,162
Canada and other		4,243		409
	$	89,248	$	84,616

(1) Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Less Deductions		Balance at End of Year
Year ended September 30, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,329	$	299	$	446	$	2,182
Reserves for inventory valuation		4,879		3,650		2,906		5,623
Valuation of deferred tax assets		9,786		1,670		1,241		10,215
Reserves for sales returns		1,945		4,596		3,769		2,772
Year ended October 2, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,665	$	292	$	628	$	2,329
Reserves for inventory valuation		3,950		2,123		1,194		4,879
Valuation of deferred tax assets		8,734		2,602		1,550		9,786
Reserves for sales returns		1,428		3,139		2,622		1,945
Year ended October 3, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3,759	$	288	$	1,382	$	2,665
Reserves for inventory valuation		4,015		1,043		1,108		3,950
Valuation of deferred tax assets		9,479		668		1,413		8,734
Reserves for sales returns		1,129		2,553		2,254		1,428

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Quarterly Financial Summary (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Quarterly Financial Summary [Abstract]

Schedule Of Quarterly Operating Results

	First Quarter				Second Quarter				Third Quarter				Fourth Quarter
(thousands, except per share data)	2016		2015		2016		2015		2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	85,298	$	70,822	$	134,192	$	133,111	$	139,300	$	140,883	$	74,937	$	85,673
Gross profit		33,299		27,334		54,995		51,936		59,283		58,752		28,885		33,711
Operating profit (loss)		(900)		(7,331)		15,138		7,623		13,583		16,421		(4,927)		1,140
Income (loss) before income taxes		(519)		(6,924)		14,669		6,820		13,865		16,101		(4,360)		(244)
Income tax expense (benefit)		15		(2,730)		5,348		3,174		7,024		6,104		(2,233)		(1,411)
Net income (loss)	$	(534)	$	(4,194)	$	9,321	$	3,646	$	6,841	$	9,997	$	(2,127)	$	1,167
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic:
Class A	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.94	$	0.37	$	0.69	$	1.01	$	(0.21)	$	0.12
Class B	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.86	$	0.34	$	0.63	$	0.92	$	(0.21)	$	0.11
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted:
Class A	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.93	$	0.36	$	0.68	$	1.00	$	(0.21)	$	0.12
Class B	$	(0.05)	$	(0.42)	$	0.93	$	0.36	$	0.68	$	1.00	$	(0.21)	$	0.12

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Acquisitions (Tables) - Northport [Member]

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	66
Inventories		197
Other current assets		40
Property, plant and equipment		27
Identifiable intangible assets		6,706
Less, accounts payable and accruals		350
Less, long term liabilities		580
Total identifiable net assets		6,106
Goodwill		3,046
Net assets acquired	$	9,152

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

			Useful
Description	Amount		Life (yrs)
Developed technologies	$	6,131		7.6
Non-compete agreements		575		5.0

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Goodwill) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment		$ 6,197	$ 0
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		6,197		$ 8,475
Goodwill		11,196	14,292	14,416
Diving [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment	$ 6,197	6,197
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		6,197
Goodwill	$ 0		$ 3,925	4,049
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment				6,475
Goodwill				$ 0

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Intangible Assets) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets		$ 1,179,000	$ 856,000	$ 765,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2017		1,224,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2018		1,024,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2019		1,010,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2020		945,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2021		811,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0	$ 0
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		6,197,000		8,475,000
Diving [Member]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 0
Jetboil Inc [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				$ 0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value		3,400,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		$ 2,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Useful Life		4 years
Maximum [Member]
Useful Life		15 years

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Earnings Per Share ("EPS")) (Narrative) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Percentage of Class Dividends on Class A Common Stock Relative to Class B Common Stock	110.00%
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0	0	0
Non-vested Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	162,472	214,027	319,632

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Stock-Based Compensation) (Narrative) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Stock Options Granted During Period	0	0	0

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Foreign Operations And Related Derivative Financial Instruments) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Foreign Currencies [Line Items]
Currency gains from transactions	$ 277		$ 427
Currency losses from transactions		$ 1,196
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	17.00%
Percent Of Revenues In Other Foreign Currencies	4.00%
Euro [Member]
Foreign Currencies [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	7.00%
Canadian Dollars [Member]
Foreign Currencies [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	6.00%

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Advertising & Promotions) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Advertising and Promotions Expense	$ 23,611	$ 24,460	$ 22,135
Capitalized Advertising Costs	$ 866	$ 1,049

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Shipping And Handling Costs) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Shipping and Handling Costs	$ 10,240	$ 10,838	$ 10,675

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Research And Development) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount Capitalized Related to Software Development	$ 31,572	$ 26,487
Accumulated Amortization	$ 14,597	11,858
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	4 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	15 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Expense Related to Capitalized Software	$ 2,738	$ 2,535	$ 2,045
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	3 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	7 years

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (New Accounting Pronouncements) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 02, 2015 USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent	$ 10,649

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 26,379	$ 34,711
Work in process	34	24
Finished goods	41,984	45,184
Total Inventories	$ 68,397	$ 79,919

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Useful Life) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Property Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Buildings And Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Buildings And Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Furnitures, Fixtures And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Furnitures, Fixtures And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$ 172,919	$ 162,189
Less accumulated depreciation	123,921	116,902
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	48,998	45,287
Property Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	590	588
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	21,631	21,127
Furnitures, Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$ 150,698	$ 140,474

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period		$ 14,292	$ 14,416
Acquisitions		3,046
Impairment		(6,197)	0
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		55	(124)
Goodwill, Balance at end of period		11,196	14,292
Gross Goodwill		63,783	60,682	$ 60,806
Accumulated Impairment		(52,587)	(46,390)	$ (46,390)
Marine Electronics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period		10,367	10,367
Acquisitions		827
Impairment
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		2
Goodwill, Balance at end of period		11,196	10,367
Diving [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period		3,925	4,049
Acquisitions		2,219
Impairment	$ (6,197)	(6,197)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		53	(124)
Goodwill, Balance at end of period	$ 0		3,925
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period			$ 0

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	$ 21,984	$ 17,920
Accumulated Amortization	(7,522)	(6,232)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	14,462	11,688
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	4,155	4,149
Accumulated Amortization	(4,026)	(3,929)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	129	220
Other Amortizable Intagibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	10,804	6,746
Accumulated Amortization	(3,496)	(2,303)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	7,308	4,443
Non-amortized Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	7,025	7,025
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$ 7,025	$ 7,025

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Warranty Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Product Warranty Accrual, Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,301	$ 4,078	$ 5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period	4,699	5,631	3,717
Less current period warranty claims paid	4,674	5,408	4,853
Product Warranty Accrual, Balance at end of period	$ 4,326	$ 4,301	$ 4,078

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Pre-Tax Amount	$ 10,525	$ 10,253	$ 18,424
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Net of Tax Amount	10,525	10,253	18,424
Unamortized loss on pension plans, Pre-Tax Amount	(10,999)	(8,492)	(6,981)
Unamortized loss on pension plans, Tax Effect	2,828	1,876	1,335
Unamortized loss on pension plans, Net of Tax Amount	(8,171)	(6,616)	(5,646)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive income, Pre-Tax Amount	(474)	1,761	11,443
Accumulated Other Comprehensive income, Tax Effect	2,828	1,876	1,335
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	$ 2,354	$ 3,637	$ 12,778

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated OCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ (2,233)	$ 7,024	$ 5,348	$ 15	$ (1,411)	$ 6,104	$ 3,174	$ (2,730)	$ 10,154	$ 5,137	$ 8,299
Other income and expense									1,407	(1,299)	1,434
Net income (loss)	$ (2,127)	$ 6,841	$ 9,321	$ (534)	$ 1,167	$ 9,997	$ 3,646	$ (4,194)	13,501	10,616	9,123
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									102	562	346
Unamortized Loss On Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of Sales / Operating Expense									566	622	341
Income tax expense (benefit)									(215)	(237)	(130)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income and expense									$ (249)	$ 177	$ 135

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of The Changes In AOCI By Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 3,637	$ 12,778
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,552)	(10,481)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	317	799
Tax effects	952	541
Ending balance	2,354	3,637
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	10,253	18,424
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	521	(8,348)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(249)	177
Tax effects
Ending balance	10,525	10,253
Unamortized Loss On Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(6,616)	(5,646)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3,073)	(2,133)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	566	622
Tax effects	952	541
Ending balance	$ (8,171)	$ (6,616)

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Net income	$ (2,127)	$ 6,841	$ 9,321	$ (534)	$ 1,167	$ 9,997	$ 3,646	$ (4,194)	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders									(258)	(191)	(304)
Dilutive earnings									$ 13,243	$ 10,425	$ 8,819
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units									16		3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive									9,855	9,727	9,635
Class A [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic									8,627	8,515	8,420
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic	$ (0.21)	$ 0.69	$ 0.94	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1.01	$ 0.37	$ (0.42)	$ 1.36	$ 1.08	$ 0.93
Net income per common Class A and B share - Diluted	(0.21)	0.68	0.93	(0.05)	0.12	1.00	0.36	(0.42)	$ 1.34	$ 1.06	$ 0.90
Class B [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic									1,212	1,212	1,212
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic	(0.21)	0.63	0.86	(0.05)	0.11	0.92	0.34	(0.42)	$ 1.24	$ 0.98	$ 0.84
Net income per common Class A and B share - Diluted	$ (0.21)	$ 0.68	$ 0.93	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1.00	$ 0.36	$ (0.42)	$ 1.34	$ 1.06	$ 0.90

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Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 27, 2016 shares	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2014 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Weighted Average Borrowing Rate for Short-Term Debt		1.70%	1.40%	1.40%
Interest Paid		$ 732	$ 754	$ 672
Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Voting power of shares closely held, percent	77.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin range		1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin range		2.00%
Class A [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of closely held shares | shares	3,870,185
Outstanding shares closely held, percent	44.00%
Class B [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of closely held shares | shares	1,211,196
Outstanding shares closely held, percent	99.90%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Annual Seasonal Pay Down Duration		June 30th through October 31st of each year under the agreement
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 0	$ 0
Initiation Date		Sep. 16, 2013
Expiration Date		Sep. 16, 2018
Interest Rate at Period End		1.70%	1.40%
Line of Credit Facility, Dividend Restrictions		The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year. The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year
Line of Credit Facility, Asset Restrictions		Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company's consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times. No limits are imposed if the Company's consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms		The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company's ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral		The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company's domestic subsidiaries
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description		The interest rate on the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin resets each quarter and ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and is dependent on the Company's leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity For Asset Or Stock Acquisitions		$ 20,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Leverage Ratio		2.5
Line Of Credit Facility, Minimum Borrowing Availability At Time of Asset Or Stock Acquisition		$ 10,000
Maximum Aggregate Amount Of All Dividends Or Repurchases Of Common Stock During Any Fiscal Year		10,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Standard [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity		90,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Seasonal [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity		60,000
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities At Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit		0
Unsecured Line Of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 0	$ 0
Term Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt maturity date		Sep. 29, 2029
Interest Rate in Effect		5.50%	5.25%
Pre Payment Penalty Percent		3.00%
Annual Decrease Of Pre Payment Penalty		1.00%
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding		$ 392	$ 684

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Indebtedness (Schedule of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Term Loans	$ 7,098	$ 7,430
Other	291
Total Debt	7,389	7,430
Less current portion of long term debt	381	368
Total long-term debt	$ 7,008	$ 7,062

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Indebtedness (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Indebtedness [Abstract]
2017	$ 381
2018	403
2019	426
2020	740
2021	475
Thereafter	4,964
Total	$ 7,389

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 item contract	Oct. 02, 2015 item contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	17.00%
Percent Of Revenues In Other Foreign Currencies	4.00%
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held | contract	0	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held | item	0	0
Euro [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	7.00%
Canadian Dollars [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	6.00%

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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment		$ 6,197	$ 0
Goodwill		11,196	14,292	$ 14,416
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		6,197		8,475
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring			0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring			0
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill				0
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment				6,475
Outdoor Equipment [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets				2,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value		3,400
Diving [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment	$ 6,197	6,197
Goodwill	$ 0		$ 3,925	$ 4,049
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		$ 6,197

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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets	$ 12,637	$ 11,441
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets	$ 12,637	$ 11,441

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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of the Location and Amount of Income or Loss Recognized for Changes in Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Rabbi trust assets (Assets) [Member] | Other (Income) Expense [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Changes in fair value, (income) loss	$ (624)	$ 638	$ (703)

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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	$ 6,197		$ 8,475
Goodwill [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		$ 6,197

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Leases And Other Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rental expense	$ 7,011	$ 6,933	$ 8,360
Related Parties [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rental expense	$ 907	$ 873	$ 970

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Leases And Other Commitments (Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2017	$ 6,058
2018	5,094
2019	4,523
2020	4,328
2021	3,530
Thereafter	4,605
Related Parties [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2017	946
2018	977
2019	1,006
2020	1,036
2021	1,067
Thereafter	$ 179

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Sep. 27, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]
Accrued Interest On Income Taxes	$ 1,079	$ 787
Interest Included In Income Tax Expense	194	148	$ 186
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	5,096	3,881	3,535
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	4,600
Net Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries	108,552
Cash And Cash Equivalents	87,294	$ 69,159	$ 70,793	$ 55,694
Foreign [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Cash And Cash Equivalents	$ 53,698

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Income Taxes (U.S. And Foreign Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
United States									$ 28,881	$ 11,886	$ 11,592
Foreign									(5,226)	3,867	5,830
Profit before income taxes	$ (4,360)	$ 13,865	$ 14,669	$ (519)	$ (244)	$ 16,101	$ 6,820	$ (6,924)	$ 23,655	$ 15,753	$ 17,422

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Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal									$ 9,471	$ 4,916	$ 3,888
State									1,492	882	403
Foreign									986	1,469	1,886
Deferred									(1,795)	(2,130)	2,122
Income tax expense, Total	$ (2,233)	$ 7,024	$ 5,348	$ 15	$ (1,411)	$ 6,104	$ 3,174	$ (2,730)	$ 10,154	$ 5,137	$ 8,299

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Income Taxes (Tax Effects Of Temporary Differences Giving Rise To Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Inventories	$ 2,041	$ 2,495
Compensation	13,956	12,312
Tax credit carryforwards	4,691	4,888
Net operating loss carryforwards	7,628	6,360
Other	7,558	5,532
Total gross deferred tax assets	35,874	31,587
Less valuation allowance	10,215	9,786
Deferred tax assets	25,659	21,801
Goodwill and other intangibles	1,571	1,185
Depreciation and amortization	5,744	5,411
Foreign statutory reserves	497	520
Net deferred tax assets	$ 17,847	$ 14,685

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Net Deferred Tax Assets In Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Non-current assets	$ 19,063	$ 15,867
Non-current liabilities	1,216	1,182
Net deferred tax assets	$ 17,847	$ 14,685

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Income Taxes (Significant Differences Between Statutory Federal Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Foreign rate differential	0.30%	(1.50%)	(0.50%)
State income tax, net of federal benefit	6.10%	2.40%	4.40%
Tax credit	(3.50%)	(18.80%)	(6.30%)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	0.80%	10.00%	(0.30%)
Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements	1.40%	1.70%	5.40%
Goodwill impairment	6.60%	0.00%	10.40%
Section 199 manufacturer's deduction	(4.20%)	(3.70%)	(1.60%)
Amended tax returns	0.00%	3.50%	0.00%
Other	0.40%	4.00%	1.20%
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations, Total	42.90%	32.60%	47.70%

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Income Taxes (Summary Of Operating Loss Carryforwards) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 53,147
State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	34,688
Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	18,459
2017-2021 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	3,090
2017-2021 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	6
2017-2021 [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 3,084
2017-2021 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2017
2017-2021 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2021
2022-2026 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 8,387
2022-2026 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	2,953
2022-2026 [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 5,434
2022-2026 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2022
2022-2026 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2026
2027-2031 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 31,144
2027-2031 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 31,144
2027-2031 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2027
2027-2031 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2031
2032-2036 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 585
2032-2036 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 585
2032-2036 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2032
2032-2036 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2036
Indefinite [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 9,941
Indefinite [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 9,941

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Income Taxes (Summary Of Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	$ 4,691
2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,499
2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,929
2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	904
2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	359
State [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	4,691
State [Member] | 2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,499
State [Member] | 2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,929
State [Member] | 2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	904
State [Member] | 2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	$ 359
Minimum [Member] | 2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2017
Minimum [Member] | 2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum [Member] | 2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2027
Minimum [Member] | 2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2032
Maximum [Member] | 2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2021
Maximum [Member] | 2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2026
Maximum [Member] | 2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2031
Maximum [Member] | 2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2036

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Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 3,881	$ 3,535
Settlement		(103)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(391)	(329)
Gross increases - tax positions in period	1,606	778
Balance at end of year	$ 5,096	$ 3,881

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Income Taxes (Summary of Income Tax Examinations) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
United States [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2013
United States [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016
Canada [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2012
Canada [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016
France [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2012
France [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016
Germany [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2009
Germany [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016
Italy [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2011
Italy [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016
Japan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2013
Japan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016
Switzerland [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2006
Switzerland [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2016

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Employee Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount of Unrecognized Loss Amortization Expected to be Recognized	$ 710
Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation, Plans With Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets	29,449	$ 26,212
Aggregate Fair Falue of Plan Assets, Plans With Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets	17,793	17,020
Anticipated Contributions to Defined Benefit Plans Through Next Year	685
Actuarial Loss Due to Impact of the Change in Discount Rates	$ 3,152		$ 2,640
Actuarial Gain Due To Impact Of Change In Discount Rate		390
Actuarial Target Rate of Return	7.50%
Target Return Above the Rate of Inflation	4.00%
Deferred Compensation Liability	$ 12,637	11,441
Expense Attributable to the Defined Contribution Programs	$ 1,126	$ 1,093	$ 1,061
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Equity Securities as a Component of the Mutual Fund	70.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment Horizon Over Which the Investment Objectives Are Expected to be Met	5 years
Percentage of Equity Securities as a Component of the Mutual Fund	75.00%

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Employee Benefits (Financial Position Of Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 26,212	$ 25,301
Service cost
Interest cost	1,137	1,108	$ 1,078
Actuarial loss	3,069	684
Benefits paid	(969)	(881)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	29,449	26,212	25,301
Fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	17,020	17,551
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	1,260	(252)
Company contributions	482	602
Benefits paid	(969)	(881)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	17,793	17,020	$ 17,551
Funded status of the plans	(11,656)	(9,192)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Current pension liabilities	188	192
Non-current pension liabilities	11,468	9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,999)	(8,492)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss	(10,999)	(8,492)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (10,999)	$ (8,492)

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Employee Benefits (Net Periodic Benefit Cost For The Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 1,137	$ 1,108	$ 1,078
Expected return on plan assets	(1,265)	(1,197)	(1,097)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss	566	622	341
Net periodic pension cost	438	533	322
Net actuarial loss	2,507	1,511	1,974
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI	$ 2,945	$ 2,044	$ 2,296

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Employee Benefits (Estimated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
2017	$ 1,045
2018	1,101
2019	1,139
2020	1,195
2021	1,213
Five years thereafter	$ 6,679

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Employee Benefits (Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine The Projected Benefit Obligation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Discount rate, Projected Benefit Obligation	3.60%	4.35%	4.25%
Long-term rate of return, Projected Benefit Obligation
Average salary increase rate, Projected Benefit Obligation
Discount rate, Net Periodic Pension Cost	4.35%	4.25%	5.00%
Long-term rate of return, Net Periodic Pension Cost	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Average salary increase rate, Net Periodic Pension Cost

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Employee Benefits (Pension Plans' Weighted Average Asset Allocations By Percent) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	69.00%	74.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	30.00%	25.00%
Other Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	1.00%	1.00%

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Employee Benefits (Pension Plan Assets Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	$ 17,793	$ 17,020	$ 17,551
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	17,680	16,865
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	113	155	$ 216
Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	17,467	16,821
Mutual Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	17,467	16,821
Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	213	44
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	213	44
Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	113	155
Group Annuity Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	$ 113	$ 155

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Employee Benefits (Summary Of Changes In Fair Vale of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 17,020	$ 17,551
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	17,793	17,020
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	155	216
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	2	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Unrealized loss	(2)	(10)
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales	(42)	(54)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 113	$ 155

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Preferred Stock (Details) - shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Shares Authorized	1,000,000
Shares Issued	0	0
Shares Outstanding	0

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Common Stock (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 item / shares shares	Oct. 02, 2015 shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of Class Dividends on Class A Common Stock Relative to Class B Common Stock	110.00%
Ratio of Class B Common Stock Convertible to Class A Common Stock | shares	1
Shares converted | shares	376	0
Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of Members of the Board Elected by Class of Stock	25.00%
Vote Per Share Owned by Class of Stock | item / shares	1
Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of Members of the Board Elected by Class of Stock	75.00%
Vote Per Share Owned by Class of Stock | item / shares	10

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Common Stock (Schedule Of Authorized And Outstanding Shares By Class) (Details) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Par Value	$ 0.05
Authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Outstanding	8,778,028	8,770,612
Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Par Value	$ 0.05
Authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Outstanding	1,212,006	1,212,382

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Tendered for Tax Withholding on Vesting of Restricted Shares	19,973	30,353
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Expense	$ 33	$ 33	$ 57
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date	85.00%
Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Available for Grant Under Stock-Based Compensation Plans	589,717
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares Issued	7,732	8,062	15,969
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Available for Grant Under Stock-Based Compensation Plans	0
Number of Stock Options Granted During Period	0	0	0
Cash Received from Stock Option Exercises	$ 0	$ 118	$ 78
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Terms of Award	P10Y
Tax Benefit on Stock Based Compensation Expense	$ 112	482	493
Aggregated Intrinsic Value Of Shares Received Option Excercise	$ 0	221	96
Non-vested Stock, Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	5 years
Non-vested Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-Vested Stock, Net of Forfeitures	$ 1,252	1,287	1,523
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-vested Stock	1,292
Fair Value Of Vested Restricted Stock	2,348	3,294	3,123
Tax Benefit on Stock Based Compensation Expense	476	598	641
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-Vested Stock, Net of Forfeitures	547	$ 286	$ 165
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-vested Stock	$ 652

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Stock Options [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Beginning Balance | shares	9,216
Number of Stock Options Exercised | shares	(9,216)
Number of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Ending Balance | shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 17.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Exercised | $ / shares	17.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Ending Balance | $ / shares

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of Non-Vested Stock Activity) (Details) - Non-vested Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-Vested Stock, Beginning Balance	214,027	319,632
Non-Vested Stock Grants	54,850	38,222
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited	(7,885)	(25,364)
Restricted Stock Vested	(98,520)	(118,463)
Non-Vested Stock, Ending Balance	162,472	214,027
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 21.43	$ 17.10
Non-Vested Stock Grants, Weighted Average Grant Price	24.16	30.05
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited, Weighted Averge Grant Price	18.52	21.27
Restricted Stock Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	19.18	12.57
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 24.49	$ 21.43

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of RSU Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-Vested Stock, Beginning Balance	7,336	10,792
Non-Vested Stock Grants	48,456	7,336
Restricted Stock Vested	(7,336)	(10,792)
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited	(2,045)
Non-Vested Stock, Ending Balance	46,411	7,336
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 33.40	$ 22.71
Non-Vested Stock Grants, Weighted Average Grant Price	23.64	33.40
Restricted Stock Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	33.40	22.71
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited, Weighted Averge Grant Price	24.16
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 23.62	$ 33.40

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Costs Associated with Related Party Transactions	$ 1,196	$ 1,187	$ 1,114

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Segments of Business (Narrative) (Details) - Sales Revenue, Net [Member] - customer	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Number Of Customers	0	0	0
Percentage Of Total Net Sales Accounted For To Customer	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%

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Segments of Business (Segments of Business) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016		Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 74,937	$ 139,300	$ 134,192	$ 85,298	$ 85,673	$ 140,883	$ 133,111	$ 70,822	$ 433,727		$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Operating profit (loss)	(4,927)	13,583	$ 15,138	$ (900)	1,140	$ 16,421	$ 7,623	$ (7,331)	22,894		17,853	16,691
Depreciation and amortization expense									11,955		11,824	10,863
Capital expenditures									11,702		10,409	13,263
Goodwil, net	11,196				14,292				11,196		14,292	14,416
Total assets	310,279				299,204				310,279		299,204
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment									6,197			8,475
Marine Electronics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									274,539		262,184	249,344
Operating profit (loss)									43,092		26,055	30,722
Depreciation and amortization expense									7,597		7,749	6,409
Capital expenditures									6,970		6,739	9,726
Goodwil, net	11,196				10,367				11,196		10,367	10,367
Total assets	118,357				125,113				118,357		125,113
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									39,975		47,526	47,393
Operating profit (loss)									2,077		3,847	(3,726)
Depreciation and amortization expense									1,121		1,128	1,099
Capital expenditures									311		427	348
Goodwil, net												0
Total assets	28,249				33,663				28,249		33,663
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment												6,475
Watercraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									50,240		48,805	49,349
Operating profit (loss)									3,349		1,620	210
Depreciation and amortization expense									819		972	1,274
Capital expenditures									911		889	837
Total assets	19,693				20,898				19,693		20,898
Diving [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									68,330		71,414	78,779
Operating profit (loss)									(9,384)	[1]	934	3,596
Depreciation and amortization expense									1,210		826	904
Capital expenditures									1,464		661	947
Goodwil, net		$ 0			3,925						3,925	4,049
Total assets	77,195				62,589				77,195		62,589
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment									6,197
Other / Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									643		560	545
Operating profit (loss)									(16,240)		(14,603)	(14,111)
Depreciation and amortization expense									1,208		1,149	1,177
Capital expenditures									2,046		1,693	1,405
Total assets	$ 66,785				$ 56,941				66,785		56,941
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									(1,331)		(1,248)	(1,190)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Marine Electronics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									333		334	217
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									43		47	50
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Watercraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									148		156	143
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Diving [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 807		$ 711	$ 780

[1] Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges.

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Segments of Business (Schedule Of Operations By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 74,937	$ 139,300	$ 134,192	$ 85,298	$ 85,673	$ 140,883	$ 133,111	$ 70,822	$ 433,727	$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Total assets		310,279				299,204				310,279	299,204
Long-term assets	[1]	89,248				84,616				89,248	84,616
United States: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										357,592	350,340	337,603
Total assets		219,625				210,060				219,625	210,060
Long-term assets	[1]	81,292				79,045				81,292	79,045
Europe: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										32,069	35,547	40,659
Total assets		52,642				59,740				52,642	59,740
Long-term assets	[1]	3,713				5,162				3,713	5,162
Canada: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										28,308	28,155	27,715
Other Geographic Areas: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										15,758	16,447	19,433
Canada And Other: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		38,012				29,404				38,012	29,404
Long-term assets	[1]	$ 4,243				$ 409				4,243	409
GeographyEliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										(24,574)	(27,336)	(28,732)
GeographyEliminations [Member] | United States: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										14,672	17,872	16,186
GeographyEliminations [Member] | Europe: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										9,824	9,371	12,349
GeographyEliminations [Member] | Canada: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										16	11	11
GeographyEliminations [Member] | Other Geographic Areas: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										$ 62	$ 82	$ 186

[1] Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

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Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) - Ridgestone Bank Term Loans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 14, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Interest Rate in Effect		5.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Sep. 29, 2029
Subsequent Event [Member]
Repayment Of Term Loans	$ 7,068
Pre-payment Penalty, Percentage	3.00%

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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 2,329	$ 2,665	$ 3,759
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	299	292	288
Less Deductions	446	628	1,382
Balance at End of Year	2,182	2,329	2,665
Reserves For Inventory Valuation [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	4,879	3,950	4,015
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	3,650	2,123	1,043
Less Deductions	2,906	1,194	1,108
Balance at End of Year	5,623	4,879	3,950
Valuation Of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	9,786	8,734	9,479
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,670	2,602	668
Less Deductions	1,241	1,550	1,413
Balance at End of Year	10,215	9,786	8,734
Reserves For Sales Returns [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	1,945	1,428	1,129
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	4,596	3,139	2,553
Less Deductions	3,769	2,622	2,254
Balance at End of Year	$ 2,772	$ 1,945	$ 1,428

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Quarterly Financial Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Net sales	$ 74,937	$ 139,300	$ 134,192	$ 85,298	$ 85,673	$ 140,883	$ 133,111	$ 70,822	$ 433,727	$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Gross profit	28,885	59,283	54,995	33,299	33,711	58,752	51,936	27,334	176,462	171,733	168,613
Operating profit (loss)	(4,927)	13,583	15,138	(900)	1,140	16,421	7,623	(7,331)	22,894	17,853	16,691
Income (loss) before income taxes	(4,360)	13,865	14,669	(519)	(244)	16,101	6,820	(6,924)	23,655	15,753	17,422
Income tax expense (benefit)	(2,233)	7,024	5,348	15	(1,411)	6,104	3,174	(2,730)	10,154	5,137	8,299
Net income (loss)	$ (2,127)	$ 6,841	$ 9,321	$ (534)	$ 1,167	$ 9,997	$ 3,646	$ (4,194)	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Class A [Member]
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic	$ (0.21)	$ 0.69	$ 0.94	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1.01	$ 0.37	$ (0.42)	$ 1.36	$ 1.08	$ 0.93
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted	(0.21)	0.68	0.93	(0.05)	0.12	1.00	0.36	(0.42)	1.34	1.06	0.90
Class B [Member]
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic	(0.21)	0.63	0.86	(0.05)	0.11	0.92	0.34	(0.42)	1.24	0.98	0.84
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted	$ (0.21)	$ 0.68	$ 0.93	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1.00	$ 0.36	$ (0.42)	$ 1.34	$ 1.06	$ 0.90

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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) item	Oct. 02, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2014 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | item	2
Goodwill	$ 11,196	$ 14,292	$ 14,416
Period to Date Acquisition Transaction Costs	$ 753
SeaBear [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	Oct. 27, 2015
Indemnity Escrow Amount	$ 1,115
Goodwill	$ 2,219
Period of Time from Acquisition Date for Indemnity Claims	18 months
Northport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	Apr. 04, 2016
Indemnity Escrow Amount	$ 500
Goodwill	$ 827
Period of Time from Acquisition Date for Indemnity Claims	24 months
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 250
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years 3 months 18 days
SeaBear And Northport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total Consideration of Acquisition	$ 9,200
Goodwill	$ 3,046

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Acquisitions (Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 11,196	$ 14,292	$ 14,416
SeaBear And Northport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	66
Inventories	197
Other current assets	40
Property, plant and equipment	27
Identifiable intangible assets	6,706
Less, accounts payable and accruals	350
Less, long term liabilities	580
Total identifiable net assets	6,106
Goodwill	3,046
Net assets acquired	$ 9,152

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Acquisitions (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination) (Details) - SeaBear And Northport [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Developed Technologies [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 6,131
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years 7 months 6 days
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 575
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years