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Johnson Outdoors reported a net sales increase in Q4, but experienced a significant operating loss due to lower gross margins and increased operating expenses, including a goodwill write-off.
Total Company net sales increased to $105.9 million compared to the prior year fourth quarter.
Operating loss was ($42.8 million), which compared unfavorably to a loss of ($22.6 million) in the prior year fourth quarter.
Gross margin declined because of increased promotional pricing, changes in product mix toward lower margin products, and inventory reserves.
Operating expenses increased primarily due to a goodwill write-off.