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 September 28, 2013
 
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 October 28, 2013
CHF 10.00 par value: 208,077,418 (including treasury shares)
 
 
     
Garmin Ltd.
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended September 28, 2013
 
Table of Contents
 
Part I - Financial Information
Page
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
3
 
 
 
 
 
 
Introductory Comments
3
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 28, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 29, 2012
4
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 (Unaudited)
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 (Unaudited)
6
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 (Unaudited)
7
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
8
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
29
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
30
 
 
 
 
Part II - Other Information
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
31
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
35
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
35
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
35
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures
35
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
Other Information
35
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
36
 
 
 
 
Signature Page
 
 
37
 
 
 
 
Index to Exhibits
 
 
38
 
 
2

 
  Garmin Ltd.
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended September 28, 2013
 
Part I – Financial Information
 
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Introductory Comments
 
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Garmin Ltd. ("Garmin" or the "Company") included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to enable a reasonable understanding of the information presented. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 29, 2012. 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.
 
The results of operations for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year 2013.
 
 
3

 
Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share information)
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
December 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,068,700
 
$
1,231,180
 
Marketable securities
 
 
134,253
 
 
153,083
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
 
475,707
 
 
603,673
 
Inventories, net
 
 
416,725
 
 
389,931
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
67,437
 
 
68,785
 
Deferred costs
 
 
56,749
 
 
53,948
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
225,067
 
 
35,520
 
Total current assets
 
 
2,444,638
 
 
2,536,120
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
 
 
413,675
 
 
409,751
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities
 
 
1,594,144
 
 
1,488,312
 
Restricted cash
 
 
252
 
 
836
 
Noncurrent deferred income tax
 
 
94,734
 
 
93,920
 
Noncurrent deferred costs
 
 
39,625
 
 
42,359
 
Other intangible assets, net
 
 
221,979
 
 
232,597
 
Other assets
 
 
14,179
 
 
15,229
 
Total assets
 
$
4,823,226
 
$
4,819,124
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
151,798
 
$
131,263
 
Salaries and benefits payable
 
 
63,064
 
 
55,969
 
Accrued warranty costs
 
 
34,639
 
 
37,301
 
Accrued sales program costs
 
 
36,487
 
 
57,080
 
Deferred revenue
 
 
255,830
 
 
252,375
 
Accrued royalty costs
 
 
34,285
 
 
71,745
 
Accrued advertising expense
 
 
16,862
 
 
25,192
 
Other accrued expenses
 
 
73,241
 
 
69,806
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
63
 
 
332
 
Income taxes payable
 
 
44,060
 
 
32,031
 
Dividend payable
 
 
263,704
 
 
175,932
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
974,033
 
 
909,026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
3,516
 
 
2,467
 
Non-current income taxes
 
 
121,091
 
 
181,754
 
Non-current deferred revenue
 
 
166,165
 
 
193,047
 
Other liabilities
 
 
917
 
 
1,034
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares, CHF 10 par value, 208,077,418 shares authorized and issued;
    195,221,791 shares outstanding at September 28, 2013
    and 195,591,854 shares outstanding at December 29, 2012
 
 
1,797,435
 
 
1,797,435
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
87,377
 
 
72,462
 
Treasury stock
 
 
(100,912)
 
 
(81,280)
 
Retained earnings
 
 
1,701,823
 
 
1,604,625
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
71,781
 
 
138,554
 
Total stockholders' equity
 
 
3,557,504
 
 
3,531,796
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
4,823,226
 
$
4,819,124
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 
4

 
  Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) 
(In thousands, except per share information)
 
 
 
 
13-Weeks Ended
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net sales
 
$
643,637
 
$
672,376
 
$
1,872,156
 
$
1,947,127
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
 
290,748
 
 
313,321
 
 
859,494
 
 
882,501
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
 
352,889
 
 
359,055
 
 
1,012,662
 
 
1,064,626
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising expense
 
 
26,251
 
 
30,102
 
 
77,983
 
 
91,952
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
 
86,462
 
 
86,402
 
 
260,769
 
 
275,763
 
Research and development expense
 
 
88,427
 
 
82,489
 
 
272,349
 
 
242,510
 
Total operating expense
 
 
201,140
 
 
198,993
 
 
611,101
 
 
610,225
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
 
151,749
 
 
160,062
 
 
401,561
 
 
454,401
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
 
8,435
 
 
7,987
 
 
25,512
 
 
26,278
 
Foreign currency gains (losses)
 
 
(822)
 
 
(6,364)
 
 
18,280
 
 
(16,124)
 
Other
 
 
1,438
 
 
942
 
 
3,666
 
 
5,064
 
Total other income (expense)
 
 
9,051
 
 
2,565
 
 
47,458
 
 
15,218
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
 
 
160,800
 
 
162,627
 
 
449,019
 
 
469,619
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax (benefit) provision
 
 
(26,869)
 
 
22,279
 
 
192
 
 
56,510
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
187,669
 
$
140,348
 
$
448,827
 
$
413,109
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.96
 
$
0.72
 
$
2.30
 
$
2.12
 
Diluted
 
$
0.96
 
$
0.72
 
$
2.29
 
$
2.11
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
195,325
 
 
194,912
 
 
195,488
 
 
194,834
 
Diluted
 
 
196,300
 
 
196,161
 
 
196,312
 
 
196,171
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1.80
 
$
1.80
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 
 
5

 
Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands) 
 
 
 
13-Weeks Ended
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net income
 
$
187,669
 
$
140,348
 
$
448,827
 
$
413,109
 
Translation adjustment
 
 
13,379
 
 
22,591
 
 
(24,177)
 
 
31,881
 
Change in fair value of available-for-sale
    marketable securities, net of deferred taxes
 
 
(6,441)
 
 
3,844
 
 
(42,596)
 
 
2,543
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
194,607
 
$
166,783
 
$
382,054
 
$
447,533
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 
6

 
Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
448,827
 
$
413,109
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
 
 
36,840
 
 
40,025
 
Amortization
 
 
23,629
 
 
21,192
 
(Gain)/Loss on sale of property and equipment
 
 
41
 
 
(17)
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
1,023
 
 
2,786
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
2,851
 
 
(7,384)
 
Unrealized foreign currency losses/(gains)
 
 
(17,273)
 
 
24,974
 
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories
 
 
15,965
 
 
3,795
 
Stock compensation expense
 
 
15,608
 
 
26,364
 
Realized gains on marketable securities
 
 
(2,963)
 
 
(1,647)
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
128,098
 
 
103,039
 
Inventories
 
 
(44,337)
 
 
(44,761)
 
Other current and non-current assets
 
 
(18,329)
 
 
14,051
 
Accounts payable
 
 
21,936
 
 
(20,271)
 
Other current and non-current liabilities
 
 
(60,719)
 
 
(63,839)
 
Deferred revenue
 
 
(22,613)
 
 
35,277
 
Deferred cost
 
 
(57)
 
 
(8,561)
 
Income taxes payable
 
 
(48,256)
 
 
(28,098)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
480,271
 
 
510,034
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
(41,325)
 
 
(26,881)
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
 
65
 
 
25
 
Purchase of intangible assets
 
 
(1,574)
 
 
(5,174)
 
Purchase of marketable securities
 
 
(716,226)
 
 
(1,004,021)
 
Redemption of marketable securities
 
 
578,464
 
 
735,521
 
Advances under loan receivable commitment
 
 
(173,708)
 
 
-
 
Change in restricted cash
 
 
584
 
 
(59)
 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 
 
(5,686)
 
 
(4,010)
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
 
(359,406)
 
 
(304,599)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends paid
 
 
(263,857)
 
 
(253,386)
 
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan
 
 
(26,926)
 
 
-
 
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards
 
 
(7,430)
 
 
(6,542)
 
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards
 
 
13,620
 
 
10,971
 
Tax benefit from issuance of equity awards
 
 
411
 
 
1,810
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
 
(284,182)
 
 
(247,147)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 
837
 
 
1,625
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(162,480)
 
 
(40,087)
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
 
1,231,180
 
 
1,287,160
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
1,068,700
 
$
1,247,073
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 
7

 
Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
September 28, 2013
(In thousands, except share and 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.  Operating results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 28, 2013.
 
The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2012 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 29, 2012.
 
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 September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.
 
 
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2.     Inventories
 
The components of inventories consist of the following:
 
 
 
September 28, 2013
 
December 29, 2012
 
Raw materials
 
$
136,923
 
$
119,142
 
Work-in-process
 
 
52,894
 
 
53,656
 
Finished goods
 
 
256,996
 
 
243,238
 
Inventory reserves
 
 
(30,088)
 
 
(26,105)
 
Inventory, net of reserves
 
$
416,725
 
$
389,931
 
 

3.    Earnings Per Share
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:
 
 
 
13-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income
    per share - net income
 
$
187,669
 
$
140,348
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic net income per share –
    weighted-average common shares
 
 
195,325
 
 
194,912
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of dilutive securities –
    stock options, stock appreciation rights
    and restricted stock units
 
 
975
 
 
1,249
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for diluted net income per share –
    adjusted weighted-average common shares
 
 
196,300
 
 
196,161
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share
 
$
0.96
 
$
0.72
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share
 
$
0.96
 
$
0.72
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic and diluted net income
    per share - net income
 
$
448,827
 
$
413,109
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic net income per share –
    weighted-average common shares
 
 
195,488
 
 
194,834
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of dilutive securities –
    stock options, stock appreciation rights
    and restricted stock units
 
 
824
 
 
1,337
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for diluted net income per share –
    adjusted weighted-average common shares
 
 
196,312
 
 
196,171
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share
 
$
2.30
 
$
2.12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share
 
$
2.29
 
$
2.11
 
 
 
There were 5,443,047 and 5,599,936 anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively “equity awards”) for the 13-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively.  
 
There were 5,507,363 and 5,667,000 anti-dilutive equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively.  
 
 
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There were 233,703 and 94,668 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 13-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. 
 
There were 344,254 and 307,386 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. 

4.    Segment Information
 
The Company has identified five operating segments – Auto/Mobile, 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. 
 
Net sales, operating income, and income before taxes for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below:
 
 
 
 
Reportable Segments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outdoor
 
Fitness
 
Marine
 
Mobile
 
Aviation
 
Total
 
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
$
101,350
 
$
81,007
 
$
55,301
 
$
322,520
 
$
83,459
 
$
643,637
 
Operating income
 
 
$
44,107
 
$
26,493
 
$
4,118
 
$
53,848
 
$
23,183
 
$
151,749
 
Income before taxes
 
 
$
45,556
 
$
27,938
 
$
4,347
 
$
58,144
 
$
24,815
 
$
160,800
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
$
105,572
 
$
64,788
 
$
44,766
 
$
384,393
 
$
72,857
 
$
672,376
 
Operating income
 
 
$
48,384
 
$
21,219
 
$
8,378
 
$
65,165
 
$
16,916
 
$
160,062
 
Income before taxes
 
 
$
48,953
 
$
21,853
 
$
8,705
 
$
65,399
 
$
17,717
 
$
162,627
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
$
284,372
 
$
237,660
 
$
178,344
 
$
919,810
 
$
251,970
 
$
1,872,156
 
Operating income
 
 
$
110,538
 
$
76,026
 
$
16,089
 
$
134,324
 
$
64,584
 
$
401,561
 
Income before taxes
 
 
$
117,996
 
$
81,186
 
$
20,828
 
$
160,803
 
$
68,206
 
$
449,019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
$
283,230
 
$
217,815
 
$
168,620
 
$
1,055,786
 
$
221,676
 
$
1,947,127
 
Operating income
 
 
$
118,032
 
$
76,016
 
$
35,584
 
$
170,208
 
$
54,561
 
$
454,401
 
Income before taxes
 
 
$
119,971
 
$
77,916
 
$
36,596
 
$
178,978
 
$
56,158
 
$
469,619
 
 
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 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:
 
 
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Americas
 
APAC
 
EMEA
 
Total
 
September 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales to external customers
 
$
1,002,796
 
$
176,524
 
$
692,836
 
$
1,872,156
 
Property and equipment, net
 
$
235,520
 
$
123,763
 
$
54,392
 
$
413,675
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales to external customers
 
$
1,068,289
 
$
186,165
 
$
692,673
 
$
1,947,127
 
Property and equipment, net
 
$
221,085
 
$
135,227
 
$
51,541
 
$
407,853
 

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
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Balance - beginning of the period
 
$
34,288
 
$
40,797
 
Accrual for products sold
 
 
10,884
 
 
9,009
 
Expenditures
 
 
(10,533)
 
 
(10,659)
 
Balance - end of the period
 
$
34,639
 
$
39,147
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Balance - beginning of the period
 
$
37,301
 
$
46,773
 
Accrual for products sold
 
 
29,076
 
 
24,863
 
Expenditures
 
 
(31,738)
 
 
(32,489)
 
Balance - end of the period
 
$
34,639
 
$
39,147
 

6.     Commitments and Contingencies
 
We are party to certain commitments, which includes raw materials, advertising and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business.  Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to make purchases of approximately $213,173 over the next five years.
 
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.
 
 
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On March 14, 2013, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Bombardier, Inc. (“Bombardier”). The Company is the supplier of the avionics system for the Lear 70 and Lear 75 aircraft currently in development for Learjet, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Bombardier (the “Program”). In order to assist Bombardier in connection with delayed cash flows from the Program partially related to the certification of avionics for the Program exceeding the planned delivery date, the Company agreed to provide Bombardier a short term, interest free, loan of $173,708 in cash in seven installments beginning on March 22, 2013 and ending on September 20, 2013 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Bombardier will repay the loan in five installments beginning in November 2013 and ending in March 2014 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. As of September 28, 2013, the Company had advanced $173,708 to Bombardier, which is included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 

7.    Income Taxes
 
Our earnings before taxes decreased 1.1% when compared to the same quarter in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $49,148, to ($26,869) for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $22,279 for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012.  The significant decline was due primarily to the impact of a $52,180 benefit in the third quarter which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release.  Excluding this item, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 13.7% in the third quarter of 2012.  This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately ($401) in third quarter 2013 and $1,737 in the third quarter 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods.
 
Our earnings before taxes decreased 4.4% when compared to the same period in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $56,318 to $192, for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $56,510 for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.   The significant decline was due to the impact of a $52,180 benefit in the third quarter, which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release and a $16,536 benefit in the first quarter of 2013, also related to reserve releases.  Excluding these items, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.3% for the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 12.0% for the first three quarters of 2012.  This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves amounting to approximately $9,556 for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and $11,945 for the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods, partially offset by the impact of $6,301 of research and development tax credits related to 2012 which were recognized when the related legislation was enacted in January 2013.

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 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liability
 
 
 
 
Level 2
Observable 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 3
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
 
 
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. The valuation methods used by the Company for each significant class of investments are summarized below.
 
Mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations of states and political subdivisions – Valued 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.
 
 
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Common stocks – Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
 
The methods 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 September 28, 2013
 
Description
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
518,840
 
$
-
 
$
518,840
 
$
-
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
 
690,615
 
 
-
 
 
690,615
 
 
-
 
Corporate bonds
 
 
420,345
 
 
-
 
 
420,345
 
 
-
 
Common stocks
 
 
27,435
 
 
27,435
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Other
 
 
71,162
 
 
-
 
 
71,162
 
 
-
 
Total
 
$
1,728,397
 
$
27,435
 
$
1,700,962
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements as
 
 
 
of December 29, 2012
 
Description
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
650,895
 
$
-
 
$
650,895
 
$
-
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
 
499,857
 
 
-
 
 
499,857
 
 
-
 
Corporate bonds
 
 
399,941
 
 
-
 
 
399,941
 
 
-
 
Common stocks
 
 
22,982
 
 
22,982
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Other
 
 
67,720
 
 
-
 
 
67,720
 
 
-
 
Total
 
$
1,641,395
 
$
22,982
 
$
1,618,413
 
$
-
 
 
The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at September 28, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
Other Than
 
Value (Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Temporary
 
Carrying
 
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Impairment
 
Amount)
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
534,722
 
$
4,386
 
$
(20,268)
 
$
-
 
$
518,840
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
 
711,989
 
 
1,649
 
 
(23,023)
 
 
-
 
 
690,615
 
U.S. corporate bonds
 
 
424,439
 
 
1,658
 
 
(4,478)
 
 
(1,274)
 
 
420,345
 
Common stocks
 
 
23,795
 
 
3,975
 
 
(335)
 
 
-
 
 
27,435
 
Other
 
 
67,914
 
 
3,335
 
 
(87)
 
 
-
 
 
71,162
 
Total
 
$
1,762,859
 
$
15,003
 
$
(48,191)
 
$
(1,274)
 
$
1,728,397
 
 
 
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In the first three quarters of 2013, Garmin experienced unrealized, non-cash losses on its investment portfolio resulting in a balance of $48,191 of gross unrealized losses on marketable securities at September 28, 2013. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013 were $1,165,053 and $1,116,862, respectively. This decrease in estimated fair value is primarily due to market valuations on mortgage-backed securities and obligations of states and political subdivisions declining. The decline was due to increases in the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield during the second and third quarters, which caused market valuations of certain securities in our investment portfolios to decline.  Approximately 47% of the securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013. 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 and no impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.
 
The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at December 29, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Fair
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
Other Than
 
Value (Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Temporary
 
Carrying
 
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Impairment
 
Amount)
 
Mortgage-backed securities
 
$
644,388
 
$
8,894
 
$
(2,387)
 
$
-
 
$
650,895
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
 
499,241
 
 
2,345
 
 
(1,729)
 
 
-
 
 
499,857
 
U.S. corporate bonds
 
 
400,310
 
 
3,138
 
 
(2,233)
 
 
(1,274)
 
 
399,941
 
Common stocks
 
 
21,113
 
 
2,392
 
 
(523)
 
 
-
 
 
22,982
 
Other
 
 
67,181
 
 
551
 
 
(12)
 
 
-
 
 
67,720
 
Total
 
$
1,632,233
 
$
17,320
 
$
(6,884)
 
$
(1,274)
 
$
1,641,395
 
 
The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at September 28, 2013, 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.
 
 
 
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
136,835
 
$
134,253
 
Due after one year through five years
 
 
688,846
 
 
686,299
 
Due after five years through ten years
 
 
257,244
 
 
249,112
 
Due after ten years
 
 
621,050
 
 
592,932
 
Other (No contractual maturity dates)
 
 
58,884
 
 
65,801
 
 
 
$
1,762,859
 
$
1,728,397
 

9.     Share Repurchase Plan
 
On February 15, 2013, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300,000 of its common shares. A Rule 10b5-1 plan was adopted and allows the repurchase of its shares at times when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2014.  As of September 28, 2013, the Company had repurchased 713,092 shares using cash of $26,926. There remains approximately $273,074 available for repurchase 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 and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:
 
 
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13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
 
 
 
Foreign Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 
Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Available for Sale
Securities
 
Total
 
Balance - beginning of period
 
$
91,416
 
$
(26,573)
 
$
64,843
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
 
 
13,379
 
 
(6,336)
 
 
7,043
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
-
 
 
(105)
 
 
(105)
 
Net current-period other comprehensive income
 
 
13,379
 
 
(6,441)
 
 
6,938
 
Balance - end of period
 
$
104,795
 
$
(33,014)
 
$
71,781
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
 
 
 
Foreign Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 
Unrealized Gains
(Losses) on
Available for Sale
Securities
 
Total
 
Balance - beginning of period
 
$
128,972
 
$
9,582
 
$
138,554
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
 
 
(24,177)
 
 
(39,810)
 
 
(63,987)
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
-
 
 
(2,786)
 
 
(2,786)
 
Net current-period other comprehensive income
 
 
(24,177)
 
 
(42,596)
 
 
(66,773)
 
Balance - end of period
 
$
104,795
 
$
(33,014)
 
$
71,781
 
 
The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:
 
13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
 
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 (losses) on available-for-sale securities
 
$
137
 
Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
(32)
 
Income tax provision
 
 
 
$
105
 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
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39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
 
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 (losses) on available-for-sale securities
 
$
2,963
 
Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
(177)
 
Income tax provision
 
 
 
$
2,786
 
Net of tax
 

11. License Fees
 
During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined certain license fee payments to one of its suppliers had exceeded contractual requirements since the third quarter of 2010. The periodic royalty audit by the supplier, which was already underway, was completed in June 2012, resulting in a net overpayment of such license fees of $20.8 million. This credit is reflected in cost of goods sold for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.

12. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In July 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02 “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” (ASU 2012-02), which is included in ASC Topic 350 (Intangibles—Goodwill and Other). ASU 2012-02 provides an option for companies to use a qualitative approach to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment if certain conditions are met. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The implementation of the amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (ASU 2013-02), which is included in ASC Topic 220 (Comprehensive Income). The objective of ASU 2013-02 is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company has implemented this amendment and has included the required disclosure in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 
 
In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” (ASU 2013-11), which is included in ASC Topic 740 (Income Taxes). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to net its liability for unrecognized tax positions against a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward when settlement in this manner is available under the tax law. The provisions of this new guidance are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our financial statements.
 
 
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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 29, 2012.  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 29, 2012.
 
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, automotive/mobile 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.
 
 
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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
 
 
 
 
September 28, 2013
 
 
September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
Cost of goods sold
 
45
%
 
47
%
 
Gross profit
 
55
%
 
53
%
 
Advertising
 
4
%
 
4
%
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
13
%
 
13
%
 
Research and development
 
14
%
 
12
%
 
Total operating expenses
 
31
%
 
29
%
 
Operating income
 
24
%
 
24
%
 
Other income (expense), net
 
1
%
 
0
%
 
Income before income taxes
 
25
%
 
24
%
 
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes
 
-4
%
 
3
%
 
Net income
 
29
%
 
21
%
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28, 2013
 
 
September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
Cost of goods sold
 
46
%
 
45
%
 
Gross profit
 
54
%
 
55
%
 
Advertising
 
4
%
 
5
%
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
14
%
 
14
%
 
Research and development
 
15
%
 
13
%
 
Total operating expenses
 
33
%
 
32
%
 
Operating income
 
21
%
 
23
%
 
Other income (expense), net
 
3
%
 
1
%
 
Income before income taxes
 
24
%
 
24
%
 
Provision for income taxes
 
0
%
 
3
%
 
Net income
 
24
%
 
21
%
 
 
The Company manages its operations in five segments: outdoor, fitness, marine, automotive/mobile, 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 following table 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, automotive/mobile, and aviation segments' amounts equals the amount in the condensed consolidated statements of income included in Item 1.
 
 
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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Net Sales, Operating Income and Income before Taxes by Segment (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Reportable Segments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outdoor
 
Fitness
 
Marine
 
Mobile
 
Aviation
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
101,350
 
$
81,007
 
$
55,301
 
$
322,520
 
$
83,459
 
$
643,637
 
Operating income
 
$
44,107
 
$
26,493
 
$
4,118
 
$
53,848
 
$
23,183
 
$
151,749
 
Income before taxes
 
$
45,556
 
$
27,938
 
$
4,347
 
$
58,144
 
$
24,815
 
$
160,800
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
105,572
 
$
64,788
 
$
44,766
 
$
384,393
 
$
72,857
 
$
672,376
 
Operating income
 
$
48,384
 
$
21,219
 
$
8,378
 
$
65,165
 
$
16,916
 
$
160,062
 
Income before taxes
 
$
48,953
 
$
21,853
 
$
8,705
 
$
65,399
 
$
17,717
 
$
162,627
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
284,372
 
$
237,660
 
$
178,344
 
$
919,810
 
$
251,970
 
$
1,872,156
 
Operating income
 
$
110,538
 
$
76,026
 
$
16,089
 
$
134,324
 
$
64,584
 
$
401,561
 
Income before taxes
 
$
117,996
 
$
81,186
 
$
20,828
 
$
160,803
 
$
68,206
 
$
449,019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
283,230
 
$
217,815
 
$
168,620
 
$
1,055,786
 
$
221,676
 
$
1,947,127
 
Operating income
 
$
118,032
 
$
76,016
 
$
35,584
 
$
170,208
 
$
54,561
 
$
454,401
 
Income before taxes
 
$
119,971
 
$
77,916
 
$
36,596
 
$
178,978
 
$
56,158
 
$
469,619
 
 
 
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Comparison of 13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012
(Amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)
 
Net Sales
 
 
 
13-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
% of Revenues
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
101,350
 
16
%
 
$
105,572
 
16
%
 
$
(4,222)
 
-4
%
 
Fitness
 
 
81,007
 
12
%
 
 
64,788
 
9
%
 
 
16,219
 
25
%
 
Marine
 
 
55,301
 
9
%
 
 
44,766
 
7
%
 
 
10,535
 
24
%
 
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
322,520
 
50
%
 
 
384,393
 
57
%
 
 
(61,873)
 
-16
%
 
Aviation
 
 
83,459
 
13
%
 
 
72,857
 
11
%
 
 
10,602
 
15
%
 
Total
 
$
643,637
 
100
%
 
$
672,376
 
100
%
 
$
(28,739)
 
-4
%
 
 
Net sales decreased 4% for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year-ago quarter.  The decrease was driven primarily by the automotive/mobile segment which posted a 16% decline.  Automotive/mobile revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 50% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 57% in the third quarter of 2012.
 
Total unit sales decreased 12% to 3,263 in the third quarter of 2013 from 3,689 in the same period of 2012.   The decrease in unit sales volume in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was attributable to reduced automotive/mobile and aviation volumes partially offset by growth in each of the other segments.
 
Automotive/mobile segment revenue decreased 16% from the year-ago quarter, as volumes decreased 20% partially offset by average selling price (ASP) improvement due to a reduced impact of deferred revenue as the amortization of previously deferred revenue increased in the third quarter of 2013 and increased auto OEM contribution with a higher ASP.  Fitness revenues increased 25% as our full portfolio of products sold well led by the Vector power meter and Edge cycling computers.  Revenues in our marine segment increased 24% as we shipped new products that improved our market position. Aviation revenues increased 15% from the year-ago quarter as the OEM market improved in some aircraft categories, as well as contribution from recent share gains and aftermarket products.  Revenues in our outdoor segment decreased 4% from the year-ago quarter as sales of traditional handhelds slowed slightly.
 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
 
 
13-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
 
Cost of Goods
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Cost of Goods
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
 
Outdoor
 
$
31,879
 
31
%
 
$
33,152
 
31
%
 
$
(1,273)
 
-4
%
 
Fitness
 
 
31,679
 
39
%
 
 
22,903
 
35
%
 
 
8,776
 
38
%
 
Marine
 
 
28,036
 
51
%
 
 
16,194
 
36
%
 
 
11,842
 
73
%
 
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
174,654
 
54
%
 
 
218,386
 
57
%
 
 
(43,732)
 
-20
%
 
Aviation
 
 
24,500
 
29
%
 
 
22,686
 
31
%
 
 
1,814
 
8
%
 
Total
 
$
290,748
 
45
%
 
$
313,321
 
47
%
 
$
(22,573)
 
-7
%
 
 
Cost of goods sold decreased 7% in absolute dollars and 140 basis points as a percentage of revenues for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year ago quarter.  The decrease occurred primarily in our automotive/mobile segment with partially offsetting increases in marine and fitness.  Automotive/mobile cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenues decreased by 270 basis points due to the benefit of amortization of previously deferred revenue and costs which largely offset new deferrals on current period sales in the third quarter of 2013.  Marine cost of goods as a percentage of revenue increased by 1450 basis points primarily due to product mix shifting toward lower margin chartplotters, competitive pricing dynamics in the industry and rising component costs.  Cost of goods as a percentage of revenue for fitness increased 380 basis points due to product mix and ASP declines, primarily related to the Forerunner 10.  Other segments experienced cost of goods sold fluctuations generally commensurate with revenue fluctuations discussed above.
 
 
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Gross Profit

 
 
13-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
Gross Profit
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Gross Profit
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
$
69,471
 
69
%
 
$
72,420
 
69
%
 
$
(2,949)
 
-4
%
Fitness
 
49,328
 
61
%
 
 
41,885
 
65
%
 
 
7,443
 
18
%
Marine
 
27,265
 
49
%
 
 
28,572
 
64
%
 
 
(1,307)
 
-5
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
147,866
 
46
%
 
 
166,007
 
43
%
 
 
(18,141)
 
-11
%
Aviation
 
58,959
 
71
%
 
 
50,171
 
69
%
 
 
8,788
 
18
%
Total
$
352,889
 
55
%
 
$
359,055
 
53
%
 
$
(6,166)
 
-2
%
 
               Gross profit dollars in the third quarter of 2013 decreased 2% while gross profit margin increased 140 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2012 driven by the automotive/mobile and aviation segments. The automotive/mobile gross margin increased to 46% driven primarily by the amortization of previously deferred high margin revenues, as discussed above. The gross profit margin percentage for the marine and fitness segments declined by 1450 and 380 basis points, respectively, as discussed above.
 
Advertising Expense
 
 
 
13-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
 
 
 
 
Advertising
 
 
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Expense
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Expense
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
4,482
 
4
%
 
$
5,120
 
5
%
 
$
(638)
 
-12
%
Fitness
 
 
4,738
 
6
%
 
 
5,985
 
9
%
 
 
(1,247)
 
-21
%
Marine
 
 
2,467
 
4
%
 
 
2,454
 
5
%
 
 
13
 
1
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
13,192
 
4
%
 
 
15,467
 
4
%
 
 
(2,275)
 
-15
%
Aviation
 
 
1,372
 
2
%
 
 
1,076
 
1
%
 
 
296
 
28
%
Total
 
$
26,251
 
4
%
 
$
30,102
 
4
%
 
$
(3,851)
 
-13
%
 
Advertising expense decreased 13% in absolute dollars and declined 40 basis points as a percent of revenues. The decrease in absolute dollars occurred primarily in the automotive/mobile and fitness segments.  Automotive/mobile spending declined due to reduced volumes, as expected, and a reduction in cooperative advertising costs. Fitness advertising declined due to less cooperative spending and promotional activities necessary with the release of newer products.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
 
 
 
13-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, General &
 
 
 
 
Selling, General &
 
 
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Admin. Expenses
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Admin. Expenses
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
14,684
 
14
%
 
$
13,842
 
13
%
 
$
842
 
6
%
Fitness
 
 
11,182
 
14
%
 
 
8,721
 
13
%
 
 
2,461
 
28
%
Marine
 
 
9,161
 
17
%
 
 
6,713
 
15
%
 
 
2,448
 
36
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
47,116
 
15
%
 
 
52,846
 
14
%
 
 
(5,730)
 
-11
%
Aviation
 
 
4,319
 
5
%
 
 
4,280
 
6
%
 
 
39
 
1
%
Total
 
$
86,462
 
13
%
 
$
86,402
 
13
%
 
$
60
 
0
%
 
               Selling, general and administrative expense was flat in absolute dollars and increased 60 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago quarter. 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 September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research &
 
 
 
 
Research &
 
 
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Development
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Development
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
6,198
 
6
%
 
$
5,074
 
5
%
 
$
1,124
 
22
%
Fitness
 
 
6,915
 
9
%
 
 
5,960
 
9
%
 
 
955
 
16
%
Marine
 
 
11,519
 
21
%
 
 
11,027
 
25
%
 
 
492
 
4
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
33,710
 
10
%
 
 
32,529
 
8
%
 
 
1,181
 
4
%
Aviation
 
 
30,085
 
36
%
 
 
27,899
 
38
%
 
 
2,186
 
8
%
Total
 
$
88,427
 
14
%
 
$
82,489
 
12
%
 
$
5,938
 
7
%
 
               Research and development expense increased 7% 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 $5.9 million when compared with the year-ago quarter representing a 150 basis point increase as a percent of revenue. Aviation had the largest absolute dollar increase as we are investing heavily in OEM opportunities. Marine and automotive/mobile investment is focused on marine product enhancements and automotive OEM opportunities, respectively. Within outdoor and fitness, we have launched and will continue to launch a number of new products in 2013 and 2014. We are also exploring new categories within these segments.
 
Operating Income
 
 
 
13-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Operating Income
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
44,107
 
44
%
 
$
48,384
 
46
%
 
$
(4,277)
 
-9
%
Fitness
 
 
26,493
 
33
%
 
 
21,219
 
33
%
 
 
5,274
 
25
%
Marine
 
 
4,118
 
7
%
 
 
8,378
 
19
%
 
 
(4,260)
 
-51
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
53,848
 
17
%
 
 
65,165
 
17
%
 
 
(11,317)
 
-17
%
Aviation
 
 
23,183
 
28
%
 
 
16,916
 
23
%
 
 
6,267
 
37
%
Total
 
$
151,749
 
24
%
 
$
160,062
 
24
%
 
$
(8,313)
 
-5
%
 
Operating income decreased 5% in absolute dollars and 20 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the third quarter of 2012 due to declining revenues and increased research and development expense, as discussed above.
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
13-weeks ended
 
13-weeks ended
 
 
 
September 28, 2013
 
September 29, 2012
 
Interest Income
 
$
8,435
 
$
7,987
 
Foreign Currency Exchange
 
 
(822)
 
 
(6,364)
 
Other
 
 
1,438
 
 
942
 
Total
 
$
9,051
 
$
2,565
 
 
The average return on cash and investments during the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 was 1.2%.  The increase in interest income is primarily attributable to an increased cash balance year-over-year.
 
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.
 
 
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The $0.8 million currency loss in the third quarter of 2013 was due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar, offset by gains due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and British Pound Sterling. The movements of the Taiwan Dollar and Euro/British Pound Sterling have offsetting impacts due to the use of the Taiwan Dollar for manufacturing costs and cash held in non-functional currency while the Euro and British Pound Sterling transactions relate to revenue. During the third quarter of 2013, the U.S. Dollar weakened 1.4% against the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $12.7 million. In addition, the U.S. Dollar weakened 3.6% and 5.6%, respectively, compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, resulting in an $11.3 million gain. The remaining net currency gain of $0.6 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.
 
The majority of the $6.4 million currency loss in the third quarter of 2012 was due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against the Taiwan Dollar. The weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling contributed a partially offsetting gain. During the third quarter of 2012, the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.1% compared to the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $17.4 million. Offsetting this loss, the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.6% and 3.8% against the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, respectively, resulting in a $10.9 million gain. The remaining net currency gain of $0.1 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.
 

Income Tax Provision

 
Our earnings before taxes decreased 1% when compared to the same quarter in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $49.1 million, to ($26.9) million for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $22.3 million for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012.  The significant decline was due primarily to the impact of a $52.2 million benefit in the third quarter which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release.  Excluding this item, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 13.7% in the third quarter of 2012.  This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately ($0.4) million in third quarter 2013 and $1.7 million in the third quarter 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods.   
 
Net Income
 
As a result of the above, net income increased 34% for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 to $187.7 million compared to $140.3 million for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012.
 
Comparison of 39-weeks Ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012
(Amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)
 
Net Sales
 
 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Net Sales
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
284,372
 
15
%
 
$
283,230
 
15
%
 
$
1,142
 
0
%
Fitness
 
 
237,660
 
13
%
 
 
217,815
 
11
%
 
 
19,845
 
9
%
Marine
 
 
178,344
 
10
%
 
 
168,620
 
9
%
 
 
9,724
 
6
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
919,810
 
49
%
 
 
1,055,786
 
54
%
 
 
(135,976)
 
-13
%
Aviation
 
 
251,970
 
13
%
 
 
221,676
 
11
%
 
 
30,294
 
14
%
Total
 
$
1,872,156
 
100
%
 
$
1,947,127
 
100
%
 
$
(74,971)
 
-4
%
 
               Net sales decreased 4% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year-ago period. The decrease was driven by the automotive/mobile segment which posted a 13% decline. Automotive/mobile revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 49% in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 54% in the first three quarters of 2012.    
 
 
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Total unit sales decreased 9% to 9,378 in the first three quarters of 2013 from 10,317 in the same period of 2012.  The decrease in unit sales volume was attributable to reduced automotive/mobile volumes partially offset by growth in each of the other segments. 
 
               Automotive/mobile segment revenue decreased 13% from the year-ago period, as volumes decreased 17% partially offset by average selling price (ASP) improvement due to the amortization of previously deferred revenue exceeding current period revenue deferrals in the first three quarters of 2013 and increased auto OEM contribution with a higher ASP. Aviation revenues increased 14% from the year-ago period as the OEM market improved in some aircraft categories, as well as contribution from recent share gains and aftermarket products. Fitness revenues increased 9% on the strength of our cycling products, power meter and the Forerunner 10 but strong volume growth was partially offset by reduced ASPs associated with the Forerunner 10. Revenues in our marine segment increased 6% as new product introductions were partially offset by a weak first quarter when we discounted many products in advance of new products and the global marine electronics industry continues to be weak due to macroeconomic instability. 
 

Cost of Goods Sold

 
 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Cost of Goods
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Cost of Goods
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$  Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
100,039
 
35
%
 
$
96,656
 
34
%
 
$
3,383
 
4
%
Fitness
 
 
88,292
 
37
%
 
 
75,770
 
35
%
 
 
12,522
 
17
%
Marine
 
 
86,794
 
49
%
 
 
63,415
 
38
%
 
 
23,379
 
37
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
509,462
 
55
%
 
 
579,025
 
55
%
 
 
(69,563)
 
-12
%
Aviation
 
 
74,907
 
30
%
 
 
67,635
 
31
%
 
 
7,272
 
11
%
Total
 
$
859,494
 
46
%
 
$
882,501
 
45
%
 
$
(23,007)
 
-3
%
 
               Cost of goods sold decreased 3% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year ago period. As a percentage of revenue, cost of goods sold increased 60 basis points from the year ago period.   Cost of goods as a percentage of revenue for outdoor and fitness were negatively impacted by product mix and ASP declines. Cost of goods as a percentage of revenues increased by 1110 basis points in marine due to significant pricing discounts on legacy inventory in the first half of 2013, competitive pricing dynamics on new products and rising component costs. The automotive/mobile segment recorded a 12% decline in cost of goods in absolute dollars as revenues declined 13%. Cost of goods as a percentage of revenues for the automotive/mobile segment increased by 50 basis points as the effect of a $21 million one-time royalty fee benefit related to license fee overpayments recorded in the second quarter of 2012 was largely offset by the benefit from the amortization of previously deferred high margin revenue and the associated costs exceeding new deferrals on current period sales in the first three quarters of 2013. The aviation segment experienced a cost of goods sold increase generally commensurate with the sales increase discussed above.
 

Gross Profit

 
 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Gross Profit
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Gross Profit
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
184,333
 
65
%
 
$
186,574
 
66
%
 
$
(2,241)
 
-1
%
Fitness
 
 
149,368
 
63
%
 
 
142,045
 
65
%
 
 
7,323
 
5
%
Marine
 
 
91,550
 
51
%
 
 
105,205
 
62
%
 
 
(13,655)
 
-13
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
410,348
 
45
%
 
 
476,761
 
45
%
 
 
(66,413)
 
-14
%
Aviation
 
 
177,063
 
70
%
 
 
154,041
 
69
%
 
 
23,022
 
15
%
Total
 
$
1,012,662
 
54
%
 
$
1,064,626
 
55
%
 
$
(51,964)
 
-5
%
 
               Gross profit dollars in the first three quarters of 2013 decreased 5% while gross profit margin decreased 60 basis points compared to the first three quarters of 2012 driven primarily by the marine segment. The gross profit margin percentage for the marine segment declined by 1110 basis points as discussed above. The automotive/mobile gross margin was stable at 45% as the royalty benefit recorded in the second quarter of 2012 was offset by increased amortization of previously deferred high margin revenues in the first three quarters of 2013, as discussed above. 
 
 
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Advertising Expense

 

 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
 
 
 
 
Advertising
 
 
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Expense
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Expense
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Charge
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
12,672
 
4
%
 
$
13,885
 
5
%
 
$
(1,213)
 
-9
%
Fitness
 
 
17,342
 
7
%
 
 
17,086
 
8
%
 
 
256
 
1
%
Marine
 
 
9,326
 
5
%
 
 
11,801
 
7
%
 
 
(2,475)
 
-21
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
34,960
 
4
%
 
 
45,153
 
4
%
 
 
(10,193)
 
-23
%
Aviation
 
 
3,683
 
1
%
 
 
4,027
 
2
%
 
 
(344)
 
-9
%
Total
 
$
77,983
 
4
%
 
$
91,952
 
5
%
 
$
(13,969)
 
-15
%
 
Advertising expense decreased 15% in absolute dollars and 60 basis points as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago period.  The decrease occurred primarily in the automotive/mobile and marine segments due to reduced cooperative advertising associated with lower volumes in automotive/mobile and a newer product line in marine requiring less promotional activity.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 
 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, General &
 
 
 
 
Selling, General &
 
 
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Admin. Expenses
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Admin. Expenses
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Charge
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
42,938
 
15
%
 
$
39,505
 
14
%
 
$
3,433
 
9
%
Fitness
 
 
35,612
 
15
%
 
 
31,738
 
15
%
 
 
3,874
 
12
%
Marine
 
 
30,744
 
17
%
 
 
26,828
 
16
%
 
 
3,916
 
15
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
137,380
 
15
%
 
 
165,116
 
16
%
 
 
(27,736)
 
-17
%
Aviation
 
 
14,095
 
6
%
 
 
12,576
 
6
%
 
 
1,519
 
12
%
Total
 
$
260,769
 
14
%
 
$
275,763
 
14
%
 
$
(14,994)
 
-5
%
 
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased 5% in absolute dollars and 20 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago period.  The absolute dollar decrease is primarily related to reduced legal settlements and legal fees in the automotive/mobile segment. The increase in aviation is partially related to an increase in bad debt expense.  Variances by segment are primarily due to the allocation of certain selling, general and administrative expenses based on percentage of total revenues.
 
Research and Development Expense
 
 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research &
 
 
 
 
Research &
 
 
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Development
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Development
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Charge
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
18,185
 
6
%
 
$
15,152
 
5
%
 
$
3,033
 
20
%
Fitness
 
 
20,388
 
9
%
 
 
17,205
 
8
%
 
 
3,183
 
18
%
Marine
 
 
35,391
 
20
%
 
 
30,992
 
18
%
 
 
4,399
 
14
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
103,684
 
11
%
 
 
96,284
 
9
%
 
 
7,400
 
8
%
Aviation
 
 
94,701
 
38
%
 
 
82,877
 
37
%
 
 
11,824
 
14
%
Total
 
$
272,349
 
15
%
 
$
242,510
 
12
%
 
$
29,839
 
12
%
 
Research and development expense increased 12% due to ongoing development activities for new products and the addition of almost 300 new engineering personnel to our staff since the year-ago period.   In absolute dollars, research and development costs increased $29.8 million when compared with the year-ago quarter representing a 210 basis point increase as a percent of revenue.  Aviation had the largest increase in absolute dollars as we are investing heavily in OEM opportunities.  Marine and automotive/mobile investment is focused on marine product enhancements and automotive OEM opportunities, respectively.  Within outdoor and fitness, we have launched and will continue to launch a number of new products in 2013 and 2014.  We are also exploring new categories within these segments.
 
 
 
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Operating Income
 
 
 
39-weeks ended September 28, 2013
 
 
39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
 
 
Year over Year
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
% of Revenues
 
 
Operating Income
 
% of Revenues
 
 
$ Charge
 
% Change
 
Outdoor
 
$
110,538
 
39
%
 
$
118,032
 
42
%
 
$
(7,494)
 
-6
%
Fitness
 
 
76,026
 
32
%
 
 
76,016
 
35
%
 
 
10
 
0
%
Marine
 
 
16,089
 
9
%
 
 
35,584
 
21
%
 
 
(19,495)
 
-55
%
Automotive/Mobile
 
 
134,324
 
15
%
 
 
170,208
 
16
%
 
 
(35,884)
 
-21
%
Aviation
 
 
64,584
 
26
%
 
 
54,561
 
25
%
 
 
10,023
 
18
%
Total
 
$
401,561
 
21
%
 
$
454,401
 
23
%
 
$
(52,840)
 
-12
%
 
Operating income decreased 12% in absolute dollars and 190 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period due to declining revenues, a slight decline in gross margins and increased research and development expense offset by cost reductions in advertising and selling, general and administrative expenses, as discussed above.
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
 
 
39-weeks ended
 
39-weeks ended
 
 
 
September 28, 2013
 
September 29, 2012
 
Interest Income
 
$
25,512
 
$
26,278
 
Foreign Currency Exchange
 
 
18,280
 
 
(16,124)
 
Other
 
 
3,666
 
 
5,064
 
Total
 
$
47,458
 
$
15,218
 
 
The average return on cash and investments during the first three quarters of 2013 was 1.2% compared to 1.4% during the same period of 2012.  The decrease in interest income is attributable to the decrease in interest rates.
 
The majority of the $18.3 million currency gain in the first three quarters of 2013 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar.  The weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and British Pound Sterling contributed additional gains.  During the first three quarters of 2013, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 1.8% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a $14.8 million gain.  In addition, the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.1% and 0.2% compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, respectively, resulting in a gain of $3.1 million.  The remaining net currency gain of $0.4 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.
 
The majority of the $16.1 million currency loss in the first three quarters of 2012 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar.  During the first three quarters of 2012, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 0.3% against the Euro and weakened 4.9% against the British Pound Sterling.  Due to the timing of the currency fluctuations, these offsetting currency movements resulted in a $6.5 million gain.  The U.S. Dollar weakened 2.8% compared to the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $23.1 million.  The remaining net currency gain of $0.5 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.
 

Income Tax Provision

 
Our earnings before taxes decreased 4% when compared to the same period in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $56.3 million, to $0.2 million, for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $56.5 million for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.  The significant decline was due to the impact of a $52.2 million benefit in the third quarter, which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release and a $16.5 million benefit in the first quarter of 2013, also related to reserve releases.  Excluding these items, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.3% for the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 12.0% for the first three quarters of 2012.  This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately $9.6 million for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and $11.9 million for the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods, partially offset by the impact of $6.3 million of research and development tax credits related to 2012 which were recognized when the related legislation was enacted in January 2013.   
 
 
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Net Income
 
As a result of the above, net income increased 9% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013 to $448.8 million compared to $413.1 million for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Operating Activities
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
480,271
 
$
510,034
 
 
The $29.8 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the first three quarters of 2012 was primarily due to the following:
 
·      deferred revenue/costs providing $49.4 million less working capital benefit due to the increased amortization of previously deferred revenue/cost exceeding current period revenue deferrals as discussed in the Results of Operations section above
·      the impact of increasing unrealized foreign currency gains providing $42.2 million less cash due primarily to foreign currency rate fluctuations related to our Taiwan operations
·      other current and noncurrent assets providing $35.3 million less cash primarily due to the effect of a cash receipt in first quarter of 2012 of $22.3 million related to the refund of a withholding tax payment from the Swiss Federal Tax Administration and
·      income taxes payable providing $20.2 million less cash due primarily to timing of remittances
 
Partially offset by:
 
·      accounts payable providing $42.2 million more cash primarily due to the impact of lower revenues and associated expenses in the first three quarters of 2013
·      net income increasing by $35.7 million as discussed in the Results of Operations section above and
·      accounts receivable providing $25.1 million more cash primarily due to the impact of lower revenues and the associated decline in receivables
 
Investing Activities
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 
$
(359,406)
 
$
(304,599)
 
 
 
The $54.8 million increase in cash used in investing activities in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the first three quarters of 2012 was primarily due to the following:
 
·      increased cash advanced under a loan receivable commitment with Bombardier of $173.7 million, and
·      increased purchases of property and equipment of $14.4 million
 
Partially offset by:
 
 
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·      decreased net investments in marketable securities providing cash of $130.7 million
   
It is management’s goal to invest the on-hand cash in accordance 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 the first three quarters of 2013 and 2012 were approximately 1.2% and 1.4%, respectively.
 
In the first three quarters of 2013, Garmin experienced unrealized, non-cash losses on its investment portfolio resulting in a balance of $48.2 million of gross unrealized losses on marketable securities at September 28, 2013. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013 were $1,165.1 million and $1,116.9 million, respectively. This decrease in estimated fair value is primarily due to market valuations on mortgage-backed securities and obligations of states and political subdivisions declining. The decline was due to increases in the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield during the second and third quarters, which caused market valuations of certain securities in our investment portfolios to decline.  Approximately 47% of the securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013. 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 and no impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.
 
Financing Activities
 
 
 
39-Weeks Ended
 
 
 
Sept 28,
 
Sept 29,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
$
(284,182)
 
$
(247,147)
 
 
The $37.0 million increase in cash used in financing activities in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the first three quarters of 2012 was primarily due to the following:
 
·      increased purchase of treasury stock of $26.9 million under a share repurchase authorization and
·      increased dividend payments of $10.5 million due to the increase in our year-over-year dividend rate (our dividend has progressively increased from $0.40 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2011 to $0.45 per share for calendar quarters after March 2012)
 
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
 
Market Sensitivity
 
We have market risk primarily in connection with the pricing of our products and services and the purchase of raw materials.  Product pricing and raw material costs are both significantly influenced by semiconductor market conditions.  Historically, during cyclical economic downturns, we have been able to offset pricing declines for our products through a combination of improved product mix and success in obtaining price reductions in raw material costs.  
 
Inflation
 
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  If our costs were to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases.  Our inability or failure to do so could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
 
The operation of the Company’s subsidiaries in international markets results in exposure to movements in currency exchange rates. The potential of volatile foreign exchange rate fluctuations in the future could have a significant effect on our results of operations.    In accordance with the Accounting Standards Code, the financial statements of all Company entities with functional currencies that are not United States dollars (USD) are translated for consolidation purposes into USD, the reporting currency of Garmin Ltd.    Sales, costs, and expenses are translated at rates prevailing during the reporting periods and at end-of-period rates for all assets and liabilities.   The effect of this translation is recorded in a separate component of stockholders’ equity and have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
 
Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are primarily tied to movements by the Taiwan Dollar (TD), the Euro, and the British Pound Sterling.   The USD remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  The Euro is the functional currency of most European subsidiaries, and as a result, Euro currency movement may generate material gains and losses.   Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions in Garmin Ltd. can also generate currency gains and losses.  Due to the relative size of entities using a functional currency other than the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, currency fluctuations within these entities are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
Interest Rate Risk   
 
As of September 28, 2013, we are exposed to interest rate risk in connection with our investments in marketable securities.   As interest rates change, the unrealized gains and losses associated with those securities will fluctuate accordingly.    As we have no outstanding long term debt, we have no meaningful debt-related interest rate risk.
 
 
 
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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 September 28, 2013, 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 September 28, 2013 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 September 28, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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Part II - Other Information
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
  
Bandspeed, Inc. v. Acer, Inc., Acer American Corporation, Belkin International, Inc., Belkin,Inc., Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Xasio Hitachi Mobile CommunicationsCo. Ltd., Xasio America, Inc., Dell Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc., GN Netcom A/S, GN U.S. Inc. a/k/a GN Netcom Inc., Hewlett- Packard Company, Hewlett- Packard Development Company, L.P., HTC Corporation, HTC America, Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Kyocera International, Inc., Kyocera Communications, Inc., Kyocera Wireless Corporation, Lenovo (United States), Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc., LG Electronics Mobilecomm U.S.A. Inc., Motorola, Inc., Nokia Corporation, Nokia Inc., Pantech Wireless, Inc. Plantronics, inc., Research in Motion Ltd., Research in Motion Corporation, Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, TomTom International B.V., TomTom, Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America information Systems, Inc., and Toshiba America, Inc.
 
On June 30, 2010, Bandspeed, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against 38 companies, including Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No 7,027,418 (“the ‘418 patent”) and U.S. Patent No 7,670,614 (“the ‘614 patent”). On January 21, 2011, Bandspeed, Inc. filed an amended complaint adding additional claims against several of the codefendants, but not against Garmin. On February 22, 2011, Garmin filed its answer to the amended complaint with counterclaims asserting that the asserted claims of the ’418 and ’614 patents are invalid and not infringed. On August 15, 2011, the court granted Garmin’s motion to transfer venue and transferred the case to the Western District of Texas. On December 23, 2011, Bandspeed, Inc. filed a second amended complaint adding additional claims against Garmin. On January 24, 2012, Garmin filed a motion to dismiss these additional claims. 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 the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC, v Garmin International Inc,. Garmin USA, INC., and Chrysler Group LLC.
 
On June 19, 2012, Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, INC., (collectively “Garmin”) and Chrysler Group LLC, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,778,074. On July 16, 2012, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the patent-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. On September 17, 2012 Garmin filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) a petition for inter partes review of the ’074 patent as being anticipated and obvious in view of the prior art. On January 9, 2013, the PTO partially granted Garmin’s petition and instituted review of certain claims of the ‘074 patent. On August 16, 2013, a hearing in this inter partes review took place before the PTO’s Patent Trial and Review Board.  The parties await the Board’s decision.  On June 20, 2013, Garmin filed a second petition for inter partes review of the ’074 patent.  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 the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and Furuno U.S.A., Inc. v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc.
 
On September 23, 2013 Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and Furuno U.S.A., Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,084,565 (“the ‘565 patent”), 6,424,292 (“the ‘292 patent”), 7,161,561 (“the ‘561 patent”), and 7,768,447 (“the ‘447 patent”). Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘565 patent, the ‘292 patent, the ‘561 patent, and the ‘447 patent 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 the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
 
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Harbinger Capital Partners LLC et al v. Deere & Company et al
 
On August 9, 2013, Harbinger Capital Partners LLC and ten related entities filed a lawsuit (the “Harbinger Lawsuit”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Deere & Company, Garmin International, Inc. Trimble Navigation Ltd., The U.S. GPS Industry Council and the Coalition to Save Our GPS, seeking damages of at least $1.9 billion based on allegations of violation of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, equitable estoppel and violation of Section 349 of the New York General Business Law.  Plaintiffs amended the complaint on August 16, 2013.  Plaintiffs allege that they invested in a company now called LightSquared in the belief that LightSquared would be able to operate a terrestrial mobile telecommunications network on certain radio frequencies.  Plaintiffs also allege that LightSquared was not able to obtain approval from the Federal Communications Commission to operate such network because of interference to Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers operating in an adjacent frequency band.  Plaintiffs further allege that defendants concealed the likelihood of such interference.  On October 9, 2013, pursuant to a motion filed by LightSquared in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by LightSquared, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order staying the Harbinger Lawsuit for a period of sixty days. Prior to such stay being issued Garmin and the other defendants notified the court overseeing the Harbinger Lawsuit that they intend to file a motion to dismiss 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 the claims in the Harbinger Lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
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.  On October 23, 2013, the court held a claim construction hearing 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 the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc.
 
On July 17, 2013 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,720,200 (the ‘200 patent”). Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘200 patent 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 the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
In the Matter of Certain Navigation Products, Including GPS Devices, Navigation and Display Systems, Radar Systems, Navigational Aids, Mapping Systems and Related Software
 
On September 23, 2013, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and Furuno U.S.A., Inc. filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission against several companies, including Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, through alleged infringement by Garmin and the other respondents of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,084,565 (“the ‘565 patent”), 6,424,292 (“the ‘292 patent”), 7,161,561 (“the ‘561 patent”), and 7,768,447 (“the ‘447 patent”). Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘565 patent, the ‘292 patent, the ‘561 patent, and the ‘447 patent 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 these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
 
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In the Matter of Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components Thereof
 
On July 24, 2012, Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission against 24 companies, including Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, through alleged infringement by Garmin and the other respondents of U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336 (“the ‘336 patent”). On August 21, 2012 the ITC instituted an investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act pursuant to this complaint. On September 6, 2013, the ITC administrative law judge issued an Initial Determination finding that there was no violation of Section 337 by any Garmin company.  The parties await the issuance of a Final Determination by the ITC. 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 these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
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 September 30, 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 October 18, 2013 the plaintiff filed an amended 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 these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action
 
Pacing Technologies, LLC v. Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd.
 
On May 1, 2012, Pacing Technologies, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,101,843. On July 6, 2012, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the patent-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. The court held a hearing on claim construction on June 27, 2013 and the court issued a claim construction order on October 15, 2013.  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 the claims in this lawsuit are 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.  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 the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
 
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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 which is described above. On March 21, 2012, Technology Properties Limited LLC filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws.   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 the claims in this action are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.
 
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.  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.
 
 
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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 29, 2012. There have been no material changes during the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 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 15, 2013, 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, 2014.   The following table lists the Company’s share purchases during the third quarter of fiscal 2013:
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 endedSeptember 28, 2013
 
329,302
 
$
41.22
 
329,302
 
$
273,074
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
329,302
 
$
41.22
 
329,302
 
$
273,074
 
 
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None
 
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures
 
Not applicable
 
Item 5.  Other Information
 
Not applicable
 
 
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Item 6.  Exhibits
 
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.
 
Exhibit 101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF
 
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
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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/ Kevin Rauckman
 
 
 Kevin Rauckman
 
 
 Chief Financial Officer  
 
 
 (Principal Financial Officer and  
 
 
 Principal Accounting Officer) 
  
Dated:  October 30, 2013
 
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
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