United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 28, 2015

 

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 0-31983

 

 

 

GARMIN LTD.

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

 

Switzerland

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

98-0229227

(I.R.S. Employer identification no.)

   

Mühlentalstrasse 2

8200 Schaffhausen

Switzerland

(Address of principal executive offices)

N/A

(Zip Code)

 

Company's telephone number, including area code: +41 52 630 1600

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Company (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 Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES þ     NO ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer þ 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 þ

 

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of April 27, 2015

CHF 10.00 par value:  208,077,418 (including treasury shares)

 

 
 

 

Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended March 28, 2015

 

Table of Contents

 

  Page
Part I - Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 28, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 27, 2014 3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-weeks ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 (Unaudited) 4
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-weeks ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 (Unaudited) 5
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13-weeks ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 (Unaudited) 6
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
     
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 15
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 21
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 21
     
Part II - Other Information  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 21
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 26
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 26
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 27
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 27
     
Item 5. Other Information 27
     
Item 6. Exhibits 27
     
Signature Page   29
     
Index to Exhibits   30

 

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Part I - Financial Information

Item I - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

   (Unaudited)     
   March 28,   December 27, 
   2015   2014 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,171,388   $1,196,268 
Marketable securities   270,212    167,989 
Accounts receivable, net   425,650    570,191 
Inventories, net   470,444    420,475 
Deferred income taxes   56,165    56,102 
Deferred costs   48,824    51,336 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   57,624    48,615 
Total current assets   2,500,307    2,510,976 
           
Property and equipment, net   436,104    430,887 
           
Marketable securities   1,259,102    1,407,344 
Restricted cash   313    308 
Noncurrent deferred income tax   66,664    67,712 
Noncurrent deferred costs   32,142    36,140 
Intangible assets, net   224,381    218,083 
Other assets   24,266    21,853 
Total assets  $4,543,279   $4,693,303 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $125,745   $149,094 
Salaries and benefits payable   63,775    62,764 
Accrued warranty costs   23,866    27,609 
Accrued sales program costs   37,049    58,934 
Deferred revenue   185,899    203,598 
Accrued royalty costs   5,811    51,889 
Accrued advertising expense   17,190    26,334 
Other accrued expenses   68,998    67,780 
Deferred income taxes   13,370    17,673 
Income taxes payable   190,594    182,260 
Dividend payable   91,964    185,326 
Total current liabilities   824,261    1,033,261 
           
Deferred income taxes   39,448    39,497 
Non-current income taxes   78,663    80,611 
Non-current deferred revenue   121,906    135,130 
Other liabilities   1,371    1,437 
           
Stockholders' equity:          
Shares, CHF 10 par value, 208,077 shares authorized and issued; 191,520 shares outstanding at March 28, 2015 and 191,815 shares outstanding at December 27, 2014   1,797,435    1,797,435 
Additional paid-in capital   80,598    73,521 
Treasury stock   (345,143)   (330,132)
Retained earnings   1,928,165    1,859,972 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   16,575    2,571 
Total stockholders' equity   3,477,630    3,403,367 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $4,543,279   $4,693,303 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
   2015   2014 
Net sales  $585,394   $583,221 
           
Cost of goods sold   241,272    252,387 
           
Gross profit   344,122    330,834 
           
Advertising expense   27,672    24,428 
Selling, general and administrative expense   98,750    89,873 
Research and development expense   106,002    96,164 
Total operating expense   232,424    210,465 
           
Operating income   111,698    120,369 
           
Other income (expense):          
Interest income   8,024    9,768 
Foreign currency gains (losses)   (44,264)   12,814 
Other   738    (484)
Total other income (expense)   (35,502)   22,098 
           
Income before income taxes   76,196    142,467 
           
Income tax provision   9,403    23,649 
           
Net income  $66,793   $118,818 
           
Net income per share:          
Basic  $0.35   $0.61 
Diluted  $0.35   $0.61 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic   191,762    195,090 
Diluted   192,341    195,860 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
   2015   2014 
Net income  $66,793   $118,818 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   2,755    (15,518)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes   11,249    12,779 
Comprehensive income  $80,797   $116,079 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
   2015   2014 
Operating Activities:          
Net income  $66,793   $118,818 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   12,280    11,672 
Amortization   6,584    6,740 
Gain (loss) on sale of property and equipment   24    (617)
Provision for doubtful accounts   (1,080)   (189)
Deferred income taxes   (3,647)   5,942 
Unrealized foreign currency loss (gain)   47,877    (15,334)
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories   4,344    3,384 
Stock compensation expense   7,769    6,325 
Realized (gain) loss on marketable securities   (340)   1,544 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   129,448    137,198 
Inventories   (56,897)   (64,083)
Other current and non-current assets   (11,537)   (1,591)
Accounts payable   (25,957)   (20,411)
Other current and non-current liabilities   (73,408)   (80,011)
Deferred revenue   (29,870)   (45,290)
Deferred cost   6,470    8,129 
Income taxes payable   2,802    (1,053)
Net cash provided by operating activities   81,655    71,173 
           
Investing activities:          
Purchases of property and equipment   (18,143)   (15,537)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   664    609 
Purchase of intangible assets   (717)   (1,111)
Purchase of marketable securities   (254,741)   (298,695)
Redemption of marketable securities   308,751    223,786 
Proceeds from repayment on loan receivable   0    94,507 
Change in restricted cash   (5)   3 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (12,632)   0 
Net cash provided by investing activities   23,177    3,562 
           
Financing activities:          
Dividends paid   (91,964)   (87,853)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan   (16,260)   (32,986)
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards   (89)   (58)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards   246    1,107 
Tax benefit from issuance of equity awards   399    2,199 
Net cash used in financing activities   (107,668)   (117,591)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (22,044)   398 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (24,880)   (42,458)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   1,196,268    1,179,149 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $1,171,388   $1,136,691 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

March 28, 2015

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

1.Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Additionally, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Item 2 of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-Q. Operating results for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 26, 2015.

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 27, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2014.

 

The Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52-53 week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Therefore the financial results of certain fiscal years, and the associated 14-week quarters, will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated quarters having only 13 weeks. The quarters ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.

 

2.Inventories

 

The components of inventories consist of the following:

 

   March 28,   December 27, 
   2015   2014 
         
Raw materials  $181,894   $161,444 
Work-in-process   60,758    53,824 
Finished goods   264,099    244,282 
Inventory reserves   (36,307)   (39,075)
Inventory, net of reserves  $470,444   $420,475 

 

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3.Earnings Per Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
   2015   2014 
Numerator:          
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income  $66,793   $118,818 
           
Denominator:          
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares   191,762    195,090 
           
Effect of dilutive securities – stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units   579    770 
           
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares   192,341    195,860 
           
Basic net income per share  $0.35   $0.61 
           
Diluted net income per share  $0.35   $0.61 

 

There were 2,229 and 4,380 anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively “equity awards”) outstanding during the 13-week periods ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively.

 

There were 37 and 242 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 13-week periods ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively.

 

4.Segment Information

 

The Company has identified five operating segments – Auto, Aviation, Marine, Outdoor and Fitness. Each operating segment is individually reviewed and evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, who allocates resources and assesses performance of each segment individually.

 

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Net sales, operating income, and income before taxes for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below:

 

   Reportable Segments 
   Outdoor   Fitness   Marine   Auto   Aviation   Total 
                         
13-Weeks Ended March 28, 2015                              
                               
Net sales  $75,915   $130,994   $64,297   $216,126   $98,062   $585,394 
Operating income  $23,834   $34,638   $4,566   $22,480   $26,180   $111,698 
Income (loss) before taxes  $21,777   $28,349   $2,711   $(453)  $23,812   $76,196 
                               
13-Weeks Ended March 29, 2014                              
                               
Net sales  $83,985   $100,288   $60,002   $242,952   $95,994   $583,221 
Operating income  $23,683   $33,512   $3,810   $30,564   $28,800   $120,369 
Income before taxes  $28,103   $37,522   $6,645   $40,148   $30,049   $142,467 

 

Allocation of certain research and development expenses, and selling, general, and administrative expenses are made to each segment on a percent of revenue basis.

 

Net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area are as follows as of and for the 13-week periods ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

 

   Americas   APAC   EMEA   Total 
March 28, 2015                    
Net sales to external customers  $305,261   $71,782   $208,351   $585,394 
Property and equipment, net  $276,605   $111,544   $47,955   $436,104 
                     
March 29, 2014                    
Net sales to external customers  $304,808   $57,810   $220,603   $583,221 
Property and equipment, net  $243,726   $119,850   $53,588   $417,164 

 

5.Warranty Reserves

 

The Company’s products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from one to two years. The Company’s estimate of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience and expectation of future conditions and are recorded as a liability on the balance sheet. The following reconciliation provides an illustration of changes in the aggregate warranty reserve.

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
   2015   2014 
         
Balance - beginning of the period  $27,609   $26,767 
Accrual for products sold   6,742    9,485 
Expenditures   (10,485)   (11,236)
Balance - end of the period  $23,866   $25,016 

 

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6.Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is party to certain commitments, which include purchases of raw materials, advertising expenditures, investments in certain low income housing tax credit projects, and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to make payments of approximately $372,852 over the next five years. Subsequent to March 28, 2015, a portion of a commitment was satisfied with a $43,000 prepayment to a supplier, the majority of which will be classified as a noncurrent asset.

 

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to various legal claims, investigations and complaints, including matters alleging patent infringement and other intellectual property claims. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal proceedings, investigations or claims that could affect the amount of any accrual or disclosure. The assessment regarding whether a loss is probable or a reasonable possibility, and whether the loss or a range of loss is estimable, often involves a series of complex judgments about future events.

 

Management of the Company currently does not believe there is at least a reasonable possibility the Company may have incurred a material loss, or a material loss in excess of recorded accruals, with respect to loss contingencies individually and in the aggregate, for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2015. The results of legal proceedings, investigations and claims, however, cannot be predicted with certainty. Although management considers the likelihood to be remote, an adverse resolution of one or more of such matters in excess of management’s expectations could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in a particular quarter or fiscal year.

 

The Company settled or resolved certain matters during the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2015 that did not individually or in the aggregate have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 

7. Income Taxes

 

The Company’s income tax expense decreased by $14,246, to $9,403 for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015, from $23,649 for the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014.  The effective tax rate was 12.3% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 16.6% in the first quarter of 2014.  Release of uncertain tax position reserves due to expiration of certain statutes of limitations or completion of tax audits reduced our expense by $5,287 and $5,795, respectively, in first quarter 2015 and first quarter 2014.  The first quarter 2015 effective tax rate decreased as compared to first quarter 2014 primarily due to the current projected full year income mix for 2015 compared to the same projection at first quarter of 2014.  The full year 2014 effective tax rate was subsequently reduced as our income projection increased and income mix by taxing jurisdiction improved throughout 2014.

 

8. Marketable Securities

 

The FASB ASC topic entitled Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The accounting guidance classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

 

Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for the identical asset or liability

 

Level 2Observable inputs for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability

 

Level 3Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

 

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The Company endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation is based on prices obtained from an independent pricing vendor using both market and income approaches. The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, and credit spreads.

 

The method described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

 

Available-for-sale securities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   Fair Value Measurements as 
   of March 28, 2015 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                 
U.S. Treasury securities  $27,369   $-   $27,369   $- 
Agency securities   327,160    -    327,160    - 
Mortgage-backed securities   380,535    -    380,535    - 
Corporate securities   572,211    -    572,211    - 
Municipal securities   153,617    -    153,617    - 
Other   68,422    -    68,422    - 
Total  $1,529,314   $-   $1,529,314   $- 

 

   Fair Value Measurements as 
   of December 27, 2014 (1) 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                 
U.S. Treasury securities  $30,144   $-   $30,144   $- 
Agency securities   428,320    -    428,320    - 
Mortgage-backed securities   324,307    -    324,307    - 
Corporate securities   594,402    -    594,402    - 
Municipal securities   125,410    -    125,410    - 
Other   72,750    -    72,750    - 
Total  $1,575,333   $-   $1,575,333   $- 

 

(1) Certain available-for-sale securities held as of December 27, 2014 have been reclassified among major security types to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on fair value measurement.

 

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Marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities are summarized below:

 

   Available-For-Sale Securities as 
   of March 28, 2015 
   Amortized Cost   Gross Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses-OTTI (2)
   Gross Unrealized
Losses-Other (3)
   Estimated Fair
Value (Net
Carrying
Amount)
 
U.S. Treasury securities  $27,185   $186   $-   $(2)  $27,369 
Agency securities   330,109    531    (3,242)   (238)   327,160 
Mortgage-backed securities   382,676    953    (1,076)   (2,018)   380,535 
Corporate securities   574,513    744    (1,690)   (1,356)   572,211 
Municipal securities   153,513    515    (5)   (406)   153,617 
Other   68,461    13    (14)   (38)   68,422 
Total  $1,536,457   $2,942   $(6,027)  $(4,058)  $1,529,314 

 

   Available-For-Sale Securities as 
   of December 27, 2014 (1) 
   Amortized Cost   Gross Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses-OTTI (2)
   Gross Unrealized
Losses-Other (3)
   Estimated Fair
Value (Net
Carrying
Amount)
 
U.S. Treasury securities  $30,185   $26   $(25)  $(42)  $30,144 
Agency securities   436,817    169    (8,259)   (407)   428,320 
Mortgage-backed securities   329,048    580    (1,813)   (3,508)   324,307 
Corporate securities   600,674    689    (2,874)   (4,087)   594,402 
Municipal securities   125,183    497    (48)   (222)   125,410 
Other   72,857    59    (12)   (154)   72,750 
Total  $1,594,764   $2,020   $(13,031)  $(8,420)  $1,575,333 

 

(1) Certain available-for-sale securities held as of December 27, 2014 have been reclassified among major security types to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on fair value measurement.

(2) Represents impairment not related to credit for those investment securities that have been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

(3) Represents unrealized losses on investment securities that have not been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

The Company’s investment policy requires investments to be rated A or better with the objective of minimizing the potential risk of principal loss. The fair value of our securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, in the performance of the underlying collateral and in the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors. The Company does not intend to sell the securities that have an unrealized loss shown in the table above and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investment before recovery of their amortized costs bases, which may be maturity.

 

The Company recognizes the credit component of other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities in "Other Income" and the noncredit component in "Other comprehensive income (loss)" for those securities that we do not intend to sell and for which it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell before recovery. In 2013, Garmin experienced unrealized, noncredit losses on its investment portfolio resulting in gross other-than-temporary impairment and other unrealized losses on marketable securities. The decrease in estimated fair value was primarily due to market valuations declining on mortgage- and asset-backed securities and government and agency securities.  During 2014 and the first quarter of 2015, the Company did not record any material impairment charges on its outstanding securities.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at March 28, 2015 were $962,449 and $952,364, respectively. Approximately 43% of securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at March 28, 2015. We have the ability to hold these securities until maturity or their value is recovered. We do not consider these unrealized losses to be other than temporary credit losses because there has been no deterioration in credit quality and no change in the cash flows of the underlying securities. We do not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities; therefore, no impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.

 

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The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

 

The following table displays additional information regarding gross unrealized losses and fair value by major security type for available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 28, 2015.

 

   As of March 28, 2015 
   Less than 12 Consecutive Months   12 Consecutive Months or Longer 
   Gross Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Gross Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury securities  $(2)  $4,777   $-   $- 
Agency securities  $(221)  $36,997   $(3,259)  $204,858 
Mortgage-backed securities  $(1,476)  $175,026   $(1,618)  $85,274 
Corporate securities  $(1,253)  $264,951   $(1,793)  $91,093 
Municipal securities  $(382)  $51,639   $(29)  $9,356 
Other  $(10)  $14,866   $(42)  $13,527 
Total  $(3,344)  $548,256   $(6,741)  $404,108 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at March 28, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

 

       Estimated 
   Cost   Fair Value 
         
Due in one year or less  $269,931   $270,212 
Due after one year through five years   960,640    958,255 
Due after five years through ten years   213,954    210,294 
Due after ten years   91,932    90,553 
   $1,536,457   $1,529,314 

 

9. Share Repurchase Plan

 

On February 13, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $300,000 of the common shares of Garmin Ltd. The repurchases may be made from time to time as market and business conditions warrant on the open market or in negotiated transactions in compliance with the SEC’s Rule 10b-18. The timing and amounts of any repurchases will be determined by the Company’s management depending on market conditions and other factors including price, regulatory requirements and capital availability. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2016.  As of March 28, 2015, the Company had repurchased 331 shares using cash of $16,260.  There remains approximately $283,740 available to repurchase additional shares under this authorization.

 

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015:

 

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   13-Weeks Ended March 28, 2015 
   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment   Gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities-OTTI(1)   Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities-Other(2)   Total 
Balance - beginning of period  $20,874   $(13,031)  $(5,272)  $2,571 
Other comprehensive income before reclassification   2,755    7,004    4,567    14,326 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    -    (322)   (322)
Net current-period other comprehensive income   2,755    7,004    4,245    14,004 
Balance - end of period  $23,629   $(6,027)  $(1,027)  $16,575 

 

(1) Represents the change in impairment, not related to credit, for those investment securities that have been determined to be other-than- temporarily impaired.

(2) Represents the change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities that have not been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015:

 

13-Weeks Ended March 28, 2015
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components  Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
         
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities  $340   Other income
    (18)  Income tax provision
   $322   Net of tax

  

11. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires that a company will recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange or transferring goods or services to a customer. In applying the new guidance, a company will (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the contract’s performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The provisions of this new guidance are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be adopted using either a full retrospective or modified approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the Company’s financial statements.

 

12.Stock Compensation Plans

 

In February 2015, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were granted to certain employees under the Company’s 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”). The vesting of these RSUs is contingent upon the achievement of certain revenue and profitability goals, as well as on time-based vesting requirements.  The compensation expense related to these grants did not have a material impact on the results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on the results of operations for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2015. The 2005 Plan is discussed further in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2014.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Quarterly Report, contains statements concerning potential future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions by our management, as of the date of this Quarterly Report, including assumptions about risks and uncertainties faced by the Company. Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of such verbs as expects, anticipates, believes or similar verbs or conjugations of such verbs. If any of our assumptions prove incorrect or should unanticipated circumstances arise, our actual results could materially differ from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to, those factors identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2014. This report has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission") in Washington, D.C. and can be obtained by contacting the SEC's public reference operations or obtaining it through the SEC's web site on the World Wide Web at http://www.sec.gov. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider those factors when evaluating any forward-looking statement concerning the Company. The Company will not update any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report to reflect future events or developments.

 

The information contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2014.

 

The Company is a leading worldwide provider of navigation, communications and information devices, most of which are enabled by Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology. We operate in five business segments, the outdoor, fitness, marine, auto and aviation markets. Our segments offer products through our network of independent dealers and distributors. However, the nature of products and types of customers for the five segments may vary significantly. As such, the segments are managed separately.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth our results of operations as a percentage of net sales during the periods shown:

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014 
         
Net sales   100%   100%
Cost of goods sold   41%   43%
Gross profit   59%   57%
Advertising   5%   4%
Selling, general and administrative   17%   15%
Research and development   18%   16%
Total operating expenses   40%   35%
Operating income   19%   21%
Other income (expense), net   (6)%   3%
Income before income taxes   13%   24%
Provision for income taxes   2%   4%
Net income   11%   20%

 

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The Company manages its operations in five segments: outdoor, fitness, marine, auto, and aviation, and each of its segments employs the same accounting policies. Allocation of certain research and development expenses, and selling, general, and administrative expenses are made to each segment on a percent of revenue basis. The segment table located in Note 4 sets forth our results of operations (in thousands) including revenue (net sales), operating income, and income before taxes for each of our five segments during the periods shown. For each line item in the table, the total of the outdoor, fitness, marine, auto, and aviation segments' amounts equals the amount in the condensed consolidated statements of income included in Item 1.

 

Comparison of 13-Weeks Ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014

(Dollar amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Net Sales

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Net Sales   % of Revenues   Net Sales   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $75,915    13%  $83,985    14%  $(8,070)   -10%
Fitness   130,994    22%   100,288    17%   30,706    31%
Marine   64,297    11%   60,002    10%   4,295    7%
Auto   216,126    37%   242,952    42%   (26,826)   -11%
Aviation   98,062    17%   95,994    17%   2,068    2%
Total  $585,394    100%  $583,221    100%  $2,173    0%

 

Net sales were flat for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015 when compared to the year-ago quarter. Growth in fitness, marine and aviation was largely offset by declines in outdoor and auto. Auto revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 37% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 42% in the first quarter of 2014.

 

Total unit sales are up at 3,044 in the first quarter of 2015 from 2,492 in the same period of 2014. Unit sales volume in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 primarily grew in fitness and marine.

 

Auto segment revenue decreased 11% from the year-ago quarter, as both PND volumes and the contribution of amortization of previously deferred revenue declined when compared to first quarter 2014. Revenues in our fitness segment increased 31% from the year-ago quarter on the strength of wellness products and multisport product introductions late in 2014. Revenues in our marine segment increased 7% due to the Fusion® Electronics acquisition which was completed in the back half of 2014. Aviation revenues increased 2% from the year-ago quarter as OEM market share gains were partially offset by aftermarket weakness and broad weakness in our European markets. Outdoor revenues decreased 10% from the year-ago quarter with growth in our wearable products more than offset by weakness in the handheld business.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Cost of Goods   % of Revenues   Cost of Goods   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $25,695    34%  $33,075    39%  $(7,380)   -22%
Fitness   47,919    37%   36,203    36%   11,716    32%
Marine   28,784    45%   28,949    48%   (165)   -1%
Auto   112,323    52%   129,161    53%   (16,838)   -13%
Aviation   26,551    27%   24,999    26%   1,552    6%
Total  $241,272    41%  $252,387    43%  $(11,115)   -4%

 

Cost of goods sold decreased 210 basis points as a percentage of revenue from the year ago quarter with improvement in the outdoor, marine, and auto segments, while declining 4% in absolute dollars. The 4% decrease in absolute dollars was primarily driven by the auto segment, where cost decreases were largely consistent with the segment revenue decline. In the outdoor and marine segments, cost of goods as a percentage of revenue declined by 550 and 350 basis points, respectively, while also decreasing in absolute dollars. The improvement in both segments was primarily due to less discounting and positive product mix. The increases in fitness and aviation are relatively consistent with revenue growth.

 

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Gross Profit

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Gross Profit   % of Revenues   Gross Profit   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $50,220    66%  $50,910    61%  $(690)   -1%
Fitness   83,075    63%   64,085    64%   18,990    30%
Marine   35,513    55%   31,053    52%   4,460    14%
Auto   103,803    48%   113,791    47%   (9,988)   -9%
Aviation   71,511    73%   70,995    74%   516    1%
Total  $344,122    59%  $330,834    57%  $13,288    4%

 

Gross profit dollars in the first quarter of 2015 increased 4% while gross profit margin increased 210 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2014. Outdoor and marine posted strong gross margin improvement as discussed above. Fitness, auto and aviation gross margins were relatively stable to prior year results.

 

Advertising Expense

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Advertising       Advertising         
   Expense   % of Revenues   Expense   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $4,344    6%  $5,176    6%  $(832)   -16%
Fitness   11,170    9%   5,868    6%   5,302    90%
Marine   3,763    6%   4,163    7%   (400)   -10%
Auto   7,032    3%   7,406    3%   (374)   -5%
Aviation   1,363    1%   1,815    2%   (452)   -25%
Total  $27,672    5%  $24,428    4%  $3,244    13%

 

Advertising expense increased 13% in absolute dollars and 50 basis points as a percent of revenues. The increase in absolute dollars occurred in fitness to support new product introductions with increased point of sale presence at key retailers and preparation for the launch of a spring wearables advertising campaign. This increase was partially offset by decreased spending in all remaining segments due to efforts to align advertising spend with highest growth categories.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Selling, General &       Selling, General &         
   Admin. Expenses   % of Revenues   Admin. Expenses   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $13,215    17%  $14,744    18%  $(1,529)   -10%
Fitness   25,082    19%   16,082    16%   9,000    56%
Marine   13,979    22%   11,782    20%   2,197    19%
Auto   40,196    19%   41,548    17%   (1,352)   -3%
Aviation   6,278    6%   5,717    6%   561    10%
Total  $98,750    17%  $89,873    15%  $8,877    10%

 

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 10% in absolute dollars and 150 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar increase is related to product support and legal fees associated with the defense of multiple matters. Variances by segment are primarily due to the allocation of certain selling, general and administrative expenses based on percentage of total revenues.

 

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Research and Development Expense

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Research &       Research &         
   Development   % of Revenues   Development   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $8,827    12%  $7,307    9%  $1,520    21%
Fitness   12,185    9%   8,623    9%   3,562    41%
Marine   13,205    21%   11,298    19%   1,907    17%
Auto   34,095    16%   34,273    14%   (178)   -1%
Aviation   37,690    38%   34,663    36%   3,027    9%
Total  $106,002    18%  $96,164    16%  $9,838    10%

 

Research and development expense increased 10% due to ongoing development activities for new products and the addition of almost 300 new engineering personnel to our staff since the year-ago quarter. In absolute dollars, research and development costs increased $9.8 million when compared with the year-ago quarter and increased as a percent of revenue by 160 basis points. All segments increased to support new product initiatives with the exception of auto.

 

Operating Income

 

   13-weeks ended March 28, 2015   13-weeks ended March 29, 2014   Year over Year 
   Operating Income   % of Revenues   Operating Income   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $23,834    31%  $23,683    28%  $151    1%
Fitness   34,638    26%   33,512    33%   1,126    3%
Marine   4,566    7%   3,810    6%   756    20%
Auto   22,480    10%   30,564    13%   (8,084)   -26%
Aviation   26,180    27%   28,800    30%   (2,620)   -9%
Total  $111,698    19%  $120,369    21%  $(8,671)   -7%

 

Operating income decreased 7% in absolute dollars and 160 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the first quarter of 2014. Increases in all categories of operating expense as a percentage of revenue, partially offset by flat revenue and improving gross margin percentage, as discussed above, contributed to the decline.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

   13-weeks ended   13-weeks ended 
   March 28, 2015   March 29, 2014 
Interest Income  $8,024   $9,768 
Foreign Currency gains (losses)   (44,264)   12,814 
Other   738    (484)
Total  $(35,502)  $22,098 

 

The average return on cash and investments during the first quarter of 2015 was 1.2% compared to 1.2% during the same quarter of 2014. The lower interest income shown above was offset by higher capital gains in the first quarter of 2015, which are recorded as Other Income.

 

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are primarily tied to movements by the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro, and the British Pound Sterling in relation to the U.S. Dollar. The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation. The U.S. Dollar remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Euro is the functional currency of most European subsidiaries. As these entities have grown, currency fluctuations can generate material gains and losses. Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions can also generate currency gains and losses. Due to the relative size of the entities using a functional currency other than the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, currency fluctuations related to these entities are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

The majority of the $44.3 million currency loss in the first quarter 2015 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro in congruence with the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Taiwan Dollar. During the first quarter of 2015, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 10.8% compared to the Euro resulting in a loss of $31.0 million while the U.S. Dollar weakened against the Taiwan Dollar 1.9% resulting in a loss of $14.0 million. The remaining net currency gain of $0.7 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 

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The majority of the $12.8 million currency gain in the first quarter of 2014 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar. During the first quarter of 2014, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 1.4% compared to the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a gain of $13.4 million. The remaining net currency loss of $0.6 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 

Income Tax Provision

 

Our income tax expense decreased by $14.2 million, to $9.4 million for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015, from $23.6 million for the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014.  The effective tax rate was 12.3% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 16.6% in the first quarter of 2014.  Release of uncertain tax position reserves due to expiration of certain statutes of limitations or completion of tax audits reduced our expense by $5.3 million and $5.8 million, respectively, in first quarter 2015 and first quarter 2014.  The first quarter 2015 effective tax rate decreased as compared to first quarter 2014 primarily due to the current projected full year income mix for 2015 compared to the same projection at first quarter of 2014.  The full year 2014 effective tax rate was subsequently reduced as our income projection increased and income mix by taxing jurisdiction improved throughout 2014.

 

Net Income

 

As a result of the above, net income decreased 44% for the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015 to $66.8 million compared to $118.8 million for the 13-week period ended March 29, 2014.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Operating Activities

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
(In thousands)  2015   2014 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $81,655   $71,173 

 

The $10.5 million increase in cash provided by operating activities in first quarter 2015 compared to first quarter 2014 was primarily due to the following:

 

·the impact of increasing unrealized foreign currency losses providing $63.2 million more cash due primarily to foreign currency rate fluctuations as discussed in the Results of Operations section above and
·deferred revenue/costs providing $13.8 million more working capital benefit due to the decreased amortization of previously deferred revenue/cost as discussed in the Results of Operations section above

 

Partially offset by:

 

·net income decreasing by $52.0 million as discussed in the Results of Operations section above
·other current and noncurrent assets providing $9.9 million less cash primarily due to timing of payments for insurance and royalties and
·the impact of deferred income taxes providing $9.6 million less cash primarily due to foreign currency fluctuations

 

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Investing Activities

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
(In thousands)  2015   2014 
Net cash provided by investing activities  $23,177   $3,562 

 

The $19.6 million increase in cash provided by investing activities in first quarter 2015 compared to first quarter 2014 was primarily due to the following:

 

·increased net redemptions of marketable securities of $128.9 million

 

Partially offset by:

 

·collection of cash advanced under a loan receivable commitment with Bombardier of $94.5 million in first quarter 2014 and
·increased cash payments for acquisitions of $12.6 million

 

It is management’s goal to invest the on-hand cash consistent with Garmin’s investment policy, which has been approved by the Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary purpose is to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. Garmin’s average interest rate returns on cash and investments during first quarter 2015 and 2014 were approximately 1.2% for both periods.

 

Financing Activities

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   March 28,   March 29, 
(In thousands)  2015   2014 
Net cash used in financing activities  $(107,668)  $(117,591)

 

The $9.9 million decrease in cash used in financing activities in first quarter 2015 compared to first quarter 2014 was primarily due to the following:

 

·decreased purchase of treasury stock of $16.7 million under a share repurchase authorization

 

Partially offset by:

 

·increased dividend payments of $4.1 million due to the increase in our year-over-year dividend rate

 

We currently use cash flow from operations to fund our capital expenditures, to support our working capital requirements, and to pay dividends. We expect that future cash requirements will principally be for capital expenditures, working capital, payment of dividends declared, share repurchases and the funding of strategic acquisitions. We believe that our existing cash balances and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our long-term projected capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

There are numerous market risks that can affect our future business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part II, “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2014. There have been no material changes during the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K related to market sensitivity, inflation, foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)    Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely fashion.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. As of March 28, 2015, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of March 28, 2015 that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information relating to the Company, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II - Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Harbinger Capital Partners LLC et al v. Deere & Company et al; LightSquared Inc. et al. v. Deere & Company et al.

 

On August 9, 2013, Harbinger Capital Partners LLC and ten related entities (“Harbinger”) filed a lawsuit (the “Harbinger Lawsuit”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Deere & Company (“Deere”), Garmin International, Inc. (“Garmin”), Trimble Navigation Ltd. (“Trimble”), The U.S. GPS Industry Council (the “Council”), and the Coalition to Save Our GPS. The Coalition to Save Our GPS is no longer a defendant. Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint on August 16, 2013, a second amended complaint on January 21, 2014, and a third amended complaint on March 18, 2014. The third amended complaint seeks damages of at least $1.9 billion based on allegations of violation of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”), violation of Section 20(a) of the 1934 Act, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, equitable estoppel, breach of contract, and violation of Section 349 of the New York General Business Law. Plaintiffs allege that they invested in a company now called LightSquared in the belief that LightSquared would be able to operate a new terrestrial, mobile telecommunications network (the “Terrestrial Plan”) on certain satellite radio frequencies. Plaintiffs also allege that LightSquared was not able to obtain approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate the proposed Terrestrial Plan because of interference it would cause to Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers operating in an adjacent frequency band. Plaintiffs further allege that defendants concealed the likelihood of such interference and breached an earlier alleged agreement with a predecessor of LightSquared regarding a different technical issue. Plaintiffs allege they were third-party beneficiaries of the agreement.

 

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On November 1, 2013, LightSquared, Inc. and two related entities (collectively, “LightSquared”) filed an adversary proceeding (the “LightSquared Lawsuit”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (where a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code filed by LightSquared and certain related entities is pending) against Deere, Garmin, Trimble, the Council, and the Coalition to Save Our GPS. LightSquared filed a first amended complaint on March 18, 2014. LightSquared’s amended complaint seeks damages based on claims of promissory estoppel, quantum meruit, breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, civil conspiracy, and tortious interference with contractual or business relationships. Like the allegations in the Harbinger Lawsuit, LightSquared alleges that it was not able to obtain approval from the FCC to operate its proposed Terrestrial Plan because of interference it would cause to GPS receivers. LightSquared also alleges that the inability to obtain FCC approval caused LightSquared damages, including the loss of third-party contracts.  LightSquared further alleges that defendants concealed the likelihood of such interference and/or represented to LightSquared that any interference issues had been resolved and that defendants breached earlier alleged agreements with LightSquared regarding a different technical issue. On November 15, 2013, Garmin, Deere, Trimble, and the Council filed a motion to withdraw the reference of the LightSquared adversary proceeding from the Bankruptcy Court to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “District Court”). On January 31, 2014 the District Court granted the defendants’ motion to withdraw the reference.

 

The defendants filed joint motions to dismiss all counts of both the Harbinger and LightSquared Lawsuits on May 29, 2014. On February 5, 2015 the District Court issued an order dismissing with prejudice all counts of the Harbinger Lawsuit and all counts of the LightSquared Lawsuit except for the claims alleging negligent misrepresentation and constructive fraud. Harbinger has filed an appeal against the dismissal of the Harbinger lawsuit. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in the Harbinger and LightSquared Lawsuits are without merit and intends to vigorously defend these actions.

 

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc.

 

On November 18, 2011, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Utah against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,789,800 (the ‘800 patent”) and 6,701,271 (“the ‘271 patent”). On June 8, 2012, ICON filed an amended complaint alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,626,799 and 6,921,351. On June 25, 2012, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of these additional patents-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. On April 11, 2013, the Court dismissed ICON’s allegations of infringement of the ‘800 and ‘271 patents against Garmin without prejudice pursuant to a motion filed by ICON. A claim construction hearing was held by the court on October 23, 2013 and the parties await the court’s claim construction order. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

 

In the Matter of Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Systems, Products Containing the Same and Components Thereof

 

On July 18, 2014, Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc. filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”) against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Corporation (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, through alleged infringement by Garmin of U.S. Patents 7,652,952 (“the ’952 patent”); 7,710,825 (“the ’825 patent”); and 7,755,974 (“the ’974 patent”). On August 15, 2014 the ITC instituted an investigation pursuant to the complaint. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘952 patent, the ‘825 patent, and the ‘974 patent is invalid and/or not infringed and, in addition, that the ’952, ’825, and ’974 patents are unenforceable under the doctrine of inequitable conduct and that Johnson Outdoors’ claims are barred in whole or in part by the doctrines of prosecution history estoppel and/or prosecution disclaimer. A trial hearing before the Administrative Law Judge was held on April 7 through April 10, 2015. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this investigation are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the investigation.

 

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In the Matter of Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan and Sidescan Devices, Products Containing the Same , and Components Thereof

 

On June 9, 2014 Navico Inc. and Navico Holding AS filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”) against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin (Asia) Corporation (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, through alleged infringement by Garmin of U.S. Patents 8,300,499 (“the ’499 patent”); 8,305,840 (“the ’840 patent”); and 8,605,550 (“the ’550 patent”). On July 9, 2014 the ITC instituted an investigation pursuant to the complaint. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘499 patent, the ‘840 patent, and the ‘550 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. A trial hearing before the Administrative Law Judge was held on March 18 through March 24, 2015. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this investigation are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the investigation

 

Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. v. Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc.

 

On July 17, 2014, Johnson Outdoors Inc and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, Northern Division, against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively, “Garmin “) alleging infringement of U.S. Patents 7,652,952 (“the ’952 patent”); 7,710,825 (“the ’825 patent”); and 7,755,974 (“the ’974 patent”). On August 15, 2014, Garmin filed an answer. On October 17, 2014, Garmin filed an amended answer. In its amended answer Garmin asserts that each asserted claim of the ‘952 patent, the ‘825 patent and the ‘974 patent is invalid and/or not infringed and, in addition, that the ’952, ’825, and ’974 patents are unenforceable under the doctrine of inequitable conduct, and that Johnson Outdoors’ claims are barred in whole or in part by the doctrines of prosecution history estoppel and/or prosecution disclaimer and Garmin seeks treble damages against Johnson Outdoors for antitrust violations under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2. Garmin intends to vigorously defend this action. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

 

Andrea Katz, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, v. Garmin Ltd. and Garmin International, Inc.

 

On December 18, 2013, a purported class action lawsuit was filed against Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin Ltd. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  The lead plaintiff was Andrea Katz, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated.  The class of plaintiffs that Andrea Katz purported to represent includes all individuals who purchased any model of Forerunner watch in the State of Illinois and the United States. Plaintiff asserted claims for breach of contract, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranties, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and violations of Illinois statutory law. Plaintiff alleged that Forerunner watch bands have an unacceptable rate of failure in that they detach from the watch. Plaintiff sought compensatory and punitive damages, prejudgment interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees, and injunctive relief. On January 29, 2014 the court dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice. On January 30, 2014, the plaintiff re-filed the lawsuit with the same claims for relief as the earlier action and adding an additional claim for unjust enrichment.  On February 4, 2014, the court ordered the case to be transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Utah.  The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the case filed in Illinois and, on March 6, 2014, she refiled the lawsuit in the District Court for the District of Utah with the same claims, but with additional claims for violations of the Utah Consumers Sales Practice Act, Lanham Act, and Utah Truth in Advertising Act.  The relief she requested is the same.  On March 31, 2014, Garmin filed a motion to transfer the venue of the Utah action back to the Northern District of Illinois.  On October 21, 2014, the United States District Court for the District of Utah denied Garmin’s motion to transfer venue. On December 26, 2014, Garmin filed a motion to dismiss certain counts of the complaint. On April 16, 2015, the court granted Garmin’s motion in part and dismissed with prejudice (1) Mr. Katz’s (but not Mrs. Katz’s) claim for breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, (2) the plaintiffs’ Lanham Act claim, (3) the plaintiffs’ negligence claim and (4) the plaintiffs’ negligent misrepresentation claim. No class has been certified at this time. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action. 

 

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Brian Meyers, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, v. Garmin International, Inc. Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd.

 

On August 13, 2013, Brian Meyers filed a putative class action complaint against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd. in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Meyers alleges that lithium-ion batteries in certain Garmin products are defective and alleges violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, breach of an implied warranty of merchantability, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of express warranty and also requests declaratory relief that the batteries are defective and must be covered by Garmin’s warranties. The complaint seeks an order for class certification, a declaration that the batteries are defective, an order of injunctive relief, payment of damages in an unspecified amount on behalf of a putative class of all purchasers of certain Garmin products, and an award of attorneys’ fees. On September 18, 2013 the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed Garmin Ltd. as a defendant without prejudice. On October 18, 2013 the plaintiff filed an amended class action complaint. On November 1, 2013 the remaining Garmin defendants filed a motion to dismiss all counts of the complaint for failure to state a claim on which relief can be granted. On January 24, 2014, the Court granted the motion to dismiss in part and denied it in part, dismissing the count for declaratory relief and the prayer for a declaration that the batteries are defective, but allowing the case to proceed on other substantive counts. On March 17, 2015, the plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint. On April 7, 2015, Garmin filed an opposition to plaintiff’s motion for leave to file a second amended complaint.  No class has been certified at this time. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

 

MSPBO, LLC v. Garmin International, Inc.

 

On December 16, 2013, MSPBO, LLC filed suit (the “MSPBO Lawsuit”) in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against Garmin International, Inc. (“Garmin”) alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,744,375 (“the ‘375 patent”). On January 9, 2014, Garmin filed a motion to dismiss the complaint alleging that the claims are subject to arbitration pending in Kansas and alternatively asked the Colorado federal court to stay the suit until the arbitration in Kansas is resolved. On September 11, 2014, the Colorado federal court denied the motion to dismiss or stay the suit. On September 25, 2014, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the ‘375 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. The parties have executed a settlement agreement and it is expected that this lawsuit will be dismissed shortly. The amount of the settlement is immaterial.

 

Navico Inc. and Navico Holding AS v. Garmin International, Inc .and Garmin USA, Inc.

 

On June 4, 2014 Navico Inc. and Navico Holding AS filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma against Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patents 8,300,499 (“the ’499 patent”); 8,305,840 (“the ’840 patent”); and 8,605,550 (“the ’550 patent”). On October 21, 2014, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the ‘499, ‘840, and ‘550 patents is invalid and/or not infringed. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this lawsuit.

 

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Phatrat Technology, Inc. and Phatrat Technology, LLC v. Garmin International, Inc.

 

Garmin filed a petition on January 8, 2014 with the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas to compel arbitration with Phatrat Technology, Inc. and Phatrat Technology, LLC (“Phatrat”), alleging Garmin’s prior license agreement with Phatrat covers MSPBO’s patent claims in the MSPBO Lawsuit as MSPBO is an affiliate of Phatrat under the license agreement with Garmin (the “Phatrat License Agreement”). On April 28, 2014, the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas granted Garmin’s motion to compel arbitration. Garmin’s claim in the arbitration has been mooted by the settlement agreement signed between Garmin and MSPBO. Phatrat filed a counterclaim against Garmin in the arbitration claiming damages for an alleged breach by Garmin of an alleged agreement in the Phatrat License Agreement not to sell products that display certain metrics. A hearing in this arbitration was held on December 14 to December 17, 2014. Post-hearing briefs in the arbitration were filed on January 28, 2015, and the arbitrator held oral argument on the post-hearing briefs on March 31, 2015. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes that the claim by Phatrat in this arbitration is without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action

 

Silver State Intellectual Technologies, Inc. v. Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc.

 

On September 29, 2011, Silver State Intellectual Technologies, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada against Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,525,768; 6,529,824; 6,542,812; 7,343,165; 7,522,992; 7,593,812; 7,650,234; 7,702,455 and 7,739,039. On December 8, 2011, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the patents-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. On April 5, 2013, the Court held a claim construction hearing and on August 15, 2013 the Court issued an order construing the clams of the patents in suit. On March 21, 2014, Garmin filed a motion for partial summary judgment. On July 24, 2014, the court denied the motion for partial summary judgment. On March 6, 2014, Garmin filed a request for ex parte reexamination of certain claims of the ‘992 patent. On May 5, 2014, Garmin filed a request for ex parte reexamination of certain claims of the ‘812 patent. On February 6, 2015, the U.S. Patent Office issued a final rejection for the identified claims of the ‘992 patent. On September 24, 2014, the U.S. Patent Office issued a non-final rejection of the identified claims of the ‘812 patent. On January 29, 2015, the U.S. Patent Office issued a second non-final rejection of the identified claims of the ‘812 patent. The court has scheduled a trial commencing on May 11, 2015. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

 

Technology Properties Limited, LLC et al v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc.

 

On July 24, 2012 Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”) alleging infringement by Garmin of one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336, U.S. Patent 5,440,749 and U.S. Patent No. 5,530,890. By agreement of the parties, on October 29, 2012 this lawsuit was stayed pending the resolution of the investigation by the International Trade Commission in In the Matter of Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components Thereof. Such Investigation was terminated with a finding of no violation by Garmin. On March 21, 2012, Technology Properties Limited LLC filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws. On September 24, 2014, the court related the Garmin case with other cases brought by TPL, effectively lifting the stay. On December 18, 2014, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the ‘336, ‘749, and ‘890 patents is invalid and/or not infringed. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this action are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

 

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Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. and Visteon Technologies LLC v. Garmin International, Inc.

 

On February 10, 2010, Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. and Visteon Technologies LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, against Garmin International, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,544,060 (“the ‘060 patent”), U.S. Patent No. 5,654,892 (“the ‘892 patent”), U.S. Patent No. 5,832,408 (“the ‘408 patent”), U.S. Patent No 5,987,375 (“the ‘375 patent”) and U.S. Patent No 6,097,316 (“the ‘316 patent”). On May 17, 2010, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each claim of the ‘060 patent, the ‘892 patent, the ‘408 patent and the ‘375 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. On April 12, 2011, the special master appointed by the court held a claim construction hearing. On December 12, 2011, the court issued an order adopting the special master’s report construing the claims of the patents-in-suit. On September 14, 2012, Garmin filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office petitions for ex parte reexamination of the ‘408 patent and the ‘060 patent as being anticipated and obvious in view of the prior art. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office subsequently granted Garmin’s requests for ex parte reexaminations and initially rejected all identified claims. On April 15, 2013, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a reexamination certificate confirming the patentability of the challenged claims of the ‘060 patent. On November 30, 2012, Garmin filed motions for summary judgment of non-infringement and/or invalidity for the ‘892, ‘316, and ‘375 patents. Visteon filed its own motions for summary judgment of infringement of the ‘408 patent and validity, under section 112, of the ‘375 and ‘060 patents.  On February 4, 2013, the summary judgment motions were referred to the special master for consideration. On May 23, 2014 the special master held a hearing on the summary judgment motions. Prior to the hearing Visteon dropped its claim that Garmin infringes the ‘316 patent. On September 17, 2014, the special master issued a report recommending that Garmin’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement of the ‘375 patent be granted, Visteon’s motion for summary judgment of validity under section 112 of the ‘375 and ‘060 patents be granted, and that all other motions for summary judgment be denied. On March 18, 2015, the court issued an order granting Garmin’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement of the ‘375 patent, denying Visteon’s motion for summary judgment as to the ‘408 patent, rejecting the Special Master’s recommendation to grant Visteon’s motion for summary judgment as to the Garmin’s Section 112 defenses and denying Visteon’s motion for summary judgment as to Garmin’s Section 112 defenses, denying Garmin’s motion for summary judgment as to the ‘892 patent and dismissing as withdrawn Visteon’s claim of infringement of the ‘316 patent, On November 21, 2014, Garmin filed a second request for ex parte reexamination of the ‘408 patent. On March 23, 2015, the U.S. Patent Office issued a non-final office action finding the challenged claims of the ‘408 patent to be invalid and/or obvious in view of the prior art. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

 

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to various legal claims, actions, and complaints, including matters involving patent infringement, other intellectual property, product liability, customer claims and various other risks. It is not possible to predict with certainty whether or not the Company and its subsidiaries will ultimately be successful in any of these legal matters, or if not, what the impact might be. However, the Company’s management does not expect that the results in any of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There are many risks and uncertainties that can affect our future business, financial performance or share price. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2014. There have been no material changes during the 13-week period ended March 28, 2015 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks, however, are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Items (a) and (b) are not applicable.

 

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on February 13, 2015, authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300 million of its common shares as market and business conditions warrant. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2016. The following table lists the Company’s share purchases during the first quarter of fiscal 2015:

 

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           Total Number of Shares   Maximum Number of Shares 
           Purchased as Part of   (or approx. Dollar Value of Shares 
   Total # of   Average Price   Publicly Announced   in Thousands) That May Yet Be 
Period  Shares Purchased   Paid Per Share   Plans or Programs   Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 
                 
13-weeks ended                    
March 28, 2015   331,133   $49.10    331,133   $283,740 
                     
Total   331,133   $49.10    331,133   $283,740 

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5.Other Information

 

Not applicable

 

Item 6.Exhibits

 

10.1   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based restricted stock unit awards to grantees who are executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015).
     
10.2   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based restricted stock unit awards to grantees who are not executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015).
     
10.3   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2011 Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015).
     
Exhibit 31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
     
Exhibit 31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).

 

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Exhibit 32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
Exhibit 32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
   
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Exhibit 101.PRE  

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GARMIN LTD.
     
  By /s/ Douglas G. Boessen
    Douglas G. Boessen
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer and
    Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Dated: April 29, 2015

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
10.1   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based restricted stock unit awards to grantees who are executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015).
     
10.2   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based restricted stock unit awards to grantees who are not executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015).
     
10.3   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2011 Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015).
     
Exhibit 31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act  Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
     
Exhibit 31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
     
Exhibit 32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.   Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
Exhibit 32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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Exhibit 101.PRE  

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Exhibit 101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
   

 

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