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Filed by Johnson
Outdoors Inc.
On
March 22, 2005, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release with
respect to the Company’s proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. at the Company’s
special shareholder meeting on March 22, 2005 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the
Press Release follows as part of this filing under Rule 14a-6 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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POLLS AT JOHNSON
OUTDOORS’
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER
MEETING UNTIL 12:30 PM CST
Johnson Family
Reiterates that $20.10 Is Best and Final Offer
Racine, Wisconsin, March 22, 2005
– JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. (Nasdaq: JOUT) today opened the polls at its special
meeting of shareholders and announced that they will remain open until 12:30 pm CST to
allow shareholders additional time to vote FOR the merger. Johnson Outdoors’Board
of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the merger.
Prior to the meeting, in a statement
to the special committee, Helen Johnson-Leipold said, “On behalf of the buy-out
group, I want to reiterate that the Johnson family will not proceed with the transaction
at a price in excess of $20.10 per share – this is our best and final offer.”
Approval of the merger agreement
requires, among other required votes, the affirmative vote of 66 2/3% of the votes
entitled to be cast at the special meeting by shareholders other than members of the
buy-out group and their affiliates or associates. Johnson Outdoors shareholders who
have questions or need assistance voting their shares may call Innisfree M&A toll free
at (877) 825-8964 or collect at (212) 750-5833.
ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS
INC.
Johnson Outdoors is a leading global
outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality
products. The Company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning,
consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving
and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors’ familiar brands include, among others:
Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™ and Necky® kayaks; Minn
Kota® motors; Humminbird® fishfinders; SCUBAPRO® and UWATEC® dive
equipment; and Eureka!® tents.
Visit Johnson Outdoors online at
http://www.JohnsonOutdoors.com.
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