Unassociated Document
 
United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 27, 2009

or

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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
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GARMIN LTD.
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
98-0229227
(I.R.S. Employer identification no.)
P.O. Box 10670, Grand Cayman KY1-1006
Suite 3206B, 45 Market Street, Gardenia Court
Camana Bay, Cayman Islands
(Address of principal executive offices)
N/A
(Zip Code)

Company's telephone number, including area code:  (345) 640-9050

 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 ¨ 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 ¨

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 Company's common shares as of July 31, 2009
Common Shares, $.005 par value:  200,512,323


 
Garmin Ltd.
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended June 27, 2009

Table of Contents

   
Page
 
 
 
         
 
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  3  
           
    
Introductory Comments
  3  
           
    
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 27, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 27, 2008
  4  
           
    
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-weeks and 26-weeks ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008 (Unaudited)
  5  
           
    
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 13-weeks and 26-weeks ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008 (Unaudited)
  6  
           
    
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
  7  
           
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
     
    
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  15  
           
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
     
   
Market Risk
  26  
           
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
  27  
           
Part II - Other Information
     
           
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
  28  
           
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
  29  
           
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  29  
           
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  30  
           
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
  30  
           
 
Item 5.
Other Information
  30  
           
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
  31  
           
Signature Page
    32  
           
Index to Exhibits
    33  
 
 
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Garmin Ltd.
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended June 27, 2009

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 27, 2008.  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 26-week periods ended June 27, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year 2009.

 
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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share information)

   
(Unaudited)
       
   
June 27,
   
December 27,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
     Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 958,909     $ 696,335  
     Marketable securities
    18,889       12,886  
     Accounts receivable, net
    519,433       741,321  
     Inventories, net
    323,161       425,312  
     Deferred income taxes
    59,331       49,825  
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    65,081       58,746  
                 
Total current assets
    1,944,804       1,984,425  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    443,026       445,252  
                 
Marketable securities
    524,935       262,009  
Restricted cash
    2,066       1,941  
Licensing agreements, net
    20,647       16,013  
Other intangible assets, net
    208,888       214,941  
                 
Total assets
  $ 3,144,366     $ 2,924,581  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
     Accounts payable
  $ 137,360     $ 160,094  
     Salaries and benefits payable
    28,396       34,241  
     Accrued warranty costs
    79,968       87,408  
     Accrued sales program costs
    69,554       90,337  
     Other accrued expenses
    94,118       87,021  
     Income taxes payable
    20,142       20,075  
                 
Total current liabilities
    429,538       479,176  
                 
Deferred income taxes
    14,514       4,070  
Non-current taxes
    236,927       214,366  
Other liabilities
    1,231       1,115  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
     Common stock, $0.005 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized:
               
        Issued and outstanding shares - 200,505,000 as of
               
            June 27, 2009 and 200,363,000 as of
               
            December 27, 2008
    1,000       1,002  
     Additional paid-in capital
    23,264       -  
     Retained earnings
    2,472,912       2,262,503  
     Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss)
    (35,020 )     (37,651 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    2,462,156       2,225,854  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 3,144,366     $ 2,924,581  

See accompanying notes.

 
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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share information)

   
13-Weeks Ended
   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 669,104     $ 911,671     $ 1,105,803     $ 1,575,476  
                                 
Cost  of goods sold
    317,490       494,543       558,194       838,233  
                                 
Gross profit
    351,614       417,128       547,609       737,243  
                                 
     Advertising expense
    34,023       58,327       57,248       96,456  
     Selling, general and administrative expense
    62,186       66,701       121,963       126,397  
     Research and development expense
    56,253       53,597       111,287       103,154  
Total operating expense
    152,462       178,625       290,498       326,007  
                                 
Operating income
    199,152       238,503       257,111       411,236  
                                 
     Interest income
    5,190       9,801       10,286       18,127  
     Foreign currency
    (4,836 )     21,561       (7,274 )     17,562  
     Gain on sale of equity securities
    -       45,686       -       50,949  
     Other
    335       612       (359 )     732  
Total other income
    689       77,660       2,653       87,370  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    199,841       316,163       259,764       498,606  
                                 
Income tax provision
    37,970       60,071       49,355       94,735  
                                 
Net income
  $ 161,871     $ 256,092     $ 210,409     $ 403,871  
                                 
Net income per share:
                               
     Basic
  $ 0.81     $ 1.20     $ 1.05     $ 1.88  
     Diluted
  $ 0.81     $ 1.19     $ 1.05     $ 1.86  
                                 
Weighted average common
                               
     shares outstanding:
                               
     Basic
    200,296       213,756       200,364       215,130  
     Diluted
    200,853       215,572       200,814       217,274  
                                                                                                                                                       
See accompanying notes.                                     

 
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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Operating Activities:
           
Net income
  $ 210,409     $ 403,871  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    26,335       18,690  
Amortization
    15,914       8,430  
Gain on sale of property and equipment
    (108 )     (208 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
    (5,223 )     3,977  
Deferred income taxes
    (718 )     17,342  
Foreign currency transaction gains/losses
    (4,493 )     25,428  
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories
    14,111       28,326  
Stock compensation expense
    21,029       18,253  
Realized gains on marketable securities
    (1,274 )     (72,445 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
               
Accounts receivable
    233,166       307,580  
Inventories
    89,044       (141,180 )
Other current assets
    (2,415 )     8,110  
Accounts payable
    (23,175 )     (213,507 )
Other current and non-current liabilities
    (4,838 )     (102,909 )
Income taxes payable
    (5,140 )     (25,341 )
Purchase of licenses
    (6,936 )     (4,236 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    555,688       280,181  
                 
Investing activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (23,343 )     (79,917 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    (7 )     8  
Purchase of intangible assets
    (3,496 )     (997 )
Purchase of marketable securities
    (341,423 )     (344,119 )
Redemption of marketable securities
    68,173       390,179  
Change in restricted cash
    (125 )     14  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    0       (34,768 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (300,221 )     (69,600 )
                 
Financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from exercise of stock options
    310       2,050  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from stock purchase plan
    3,712       5,144  
Stock repurchase
    (1,849 )     (318,471 )
Tax benefit related to stock option exercise
    65       1,965  
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
    2,238       (309,312 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    4,869       15,524  
                 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    262,574       (83,207 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    696,335       707,689  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 958,909     $ 624,482  

See accompanying notes.

 
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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

June 27, 2009
(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 26-week periods ended June 27, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 26, 2009.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 27, 2008 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2008.

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 June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008 both contain operating results for 13-weeks for both year-to-date periods.

2.
Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

   
June 27, 2009
   
December 27, 2008
 
             
Raw Materials
  $ 97,118     $ 151,132  
Work-in-process
    37,819       28,759  
Finished goods
    216,304       268,625  
Inventory Reserves
    (28,080 )     (23,204 )
Inventory, net of reserves
  $ 323,161     $ 425,312  

3.
Share Repurchase Plan
 

The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on October 22, 2008, authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300,000 of its common shares as market and business conditions warrant.   The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2009.   As of June 27, 2009, the Company had repurchased 117,600 shares using cash of $1,849 with all purchases made in the first quarter.  There remains approximately $256,000 available for repurchase under this authorization given the $42,000 of purchases in fiscal 2008.

 
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4.
Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:
 
   
13-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Numerator:
           
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income
  $ 161,871     $ 256,092  
                 
Denominator:
               
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares
    200,296       213,756  
                 
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options
    557       1,816  
                 
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares
    200,853       215,572  
                 
Basic net income per share
  $ 0.81     $ 1.20  
                 
Diluted net income per share
  $ 0.81     $ 1.19  
                 
   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Numerator:
               
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income
  $ 210,409     $ 403,871  
                 
Denominator:
               
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares
    200,364       215,130  
                 
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options
    450       2,144  
                 
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares
    200,814       217,274  
                 
Basic net income per share
  $ 1.05     $ 1.88  
                 
Diluted net income per share
  $ 1.05     $ 1.86  

There were 7,948,978 anti-dilutive options for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2009.   There were 5,408,834 anti-dilutive options for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2008.

There were 8,548,181 anti-dilutive options for the 26-week period ended June 27, 2009.   There were 5,049,164 anti-dilutive options for the 26-week period ended June 28, 2008.

 
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There were 12,622 shares issued as a result of exercises of stock appreciation rights and stock options for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2009.

There were 24,720 shares issued as a result of exercises of stock appreciation rights and stock options for the 26-week period ended June 27, 2009.

5.
Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is comprised of the following:

           
 
13-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net income
  $ 161,871     $ 256,092  
Translation adjustment
    26,236       (18,790 )
Change in fair value of available-for-sale
               
   marketable securities, net of deferred taxes
    1,199       (24,291 )
      Comprehensive income
  $ 189,306     $ 213,011  
                 
   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net income
  $ 210,409     $ 403,871  
Translation adjustment
    7,473       61,004  
Change in fair value of available-for-sale
               
   marketable securities, net of deferred taxes
    (4,842 )     (57,265 )
      Comprehensive income
  $ 213,040     $ 407,610  

6.
Segment Information

Net sales, operating income, and income before taxes for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below:
 
   
Reportable Segments
 
   
Outdoor/
         
Auto/
             
   
Fitness
   
Marine
   
Mobile
   
Aviation
   
Total
 
13-Weeks Ended June 27, 2009
                             
                               
Net sales
  $ 108,009     $ 60,198     $ 436,718     $ 64,179     $ 669,104  
Operating income
  $ 50,416     $ 21,342     $ 106,712     $ 20,682     $ 199,152  
Income before taxes
  $ 51,255     $ 21,722     $ 105,474     $ 21,390     $ 199,841  
                                         
13-Weeks Ended June 28, 2008
                                       
                                         
Net sales
  $ 119,147     $ 71,178     $ 631,883     $ 89,463     $ 911,671  
Operating income
  $ 45,445     $ 24,068     $ 129,190     $ 39,800     $ 238,503  
Income before taxes
  $ 55,302     $ 27,905     $ 191,855     $ 41,101     $ 316,163  
                                         
26-Weeks Ended June 27, 2009
                                       
                                         
Net sales
  $ 188,013     $ 98,215     $ 696,304     $ 123,271     $ 1,105,803  
Operating income
  $ 78,920     $ 31,914     $ 111,318     $ 34,959     $ 257,111  
Income before taxes
  $ 78,915     $ 31,444     $ 114,632     $ 34,773     $ 259,764  
                                         
26-Weeks Ended June 28, 2008
                                       
                                         
Net sales
  $ 189,641     $ 127,185     $ 1,083,742     $ 174,908     $ 1,575,476  
Operating income
  $ 64,756     $ 41,904     $ 236,831     $ 67,745     $ 411,236  
Income before taxes
  $ 75,749     $ 47,238     $ 304,159     $ 71,460     $ 498,606  

 
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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 26-week periods ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008:

   
Americas
   
Asia
   
Europe
   
Total
 
June 27, 2009
                       
Net sales to external customers
  $ 701,603     $ 64,026     $ 340,174     $ 1,105,803  
Property and equipment, net
  $ 228,976     $ 159,931     $ 54,119     $ 443,026  
                                 
June 28, 2008
                               
Net sales to external customers
  $ 987,440     $ 70,685     $ 517,351     $ 1,575,476  
Property and equipment, net
  $ 209,481     $ 184,041     $ 56,205     $ 449,727  

7.
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
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Balance - beginning of the period
  $ 68,847     $ 72,751  
Accrual for products sold during the period
    31,106       37,666  
Expenditures
    (19,985 )     (26,498 )
Balance - end of the period
  $ 79,968     $ 83,919  
 
   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27,
   
June 28,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
                 
Balance - beginning of the period
  $ 87,408     $ 71,636  
Accrual for products sold during the period
    49,621       72,987  
Expenditures
    (57,061 )     (60,704 )
Balance - end of the period
  $ 79,968     $ 83,919  

8.
Commitments

We are a party to certain commitments, which includes raw materials, advertising and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting out business.  Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to make purchases of approximately $37,200 over the next 5 years.

 
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9.     Income Taxes

Our earnings before taxes decreased 36.8% when compared to the same quarter in 2008, and our income tax expense decreased by $22,101, to $37,970, for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2009, from $60,071 for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2008, due to our earnings before taxes decline.  The effective tax rate was 19.0% for both the 13-weeks and 26-weeks ended June 27, 2009 and the 13-weeks and 26-weeks ended June 28, 2008.   We have experienced a relatively low effective corporate tax rate due to the proportion of our revenue generated by entities in tax jurisdictions with low statutory rates.   In particular,  the profit entitlement afforded our parent company based on its intellectual property rights ownership of our consumer products along with substantial tax incentives offered by the Taiwanese government on certain high-technology capital investments have continued to generate a relatively low tax rate.

10.   Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The Company adopted SFAS No. 157 effective December 30, 2007.
 
SFAS No. 157 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).  SFAS No. 157 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
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or
 
Unadjustedquoted prices for identical or similar assets
 
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.
 
For fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, an independent third party provided the valuation.  The inputs used in the valuations used the following methodology.  The collateral composition was used to estimate Weighted Average Life based on historical and projected payment information.  Cash flows were projected for the issuing trusts, taking into account underlying loan principal, bonds outstanding, and payout formulas.  Taking this information into account, assumptions were made as to the yields likely to be required, based upon then current market conditions for comparable or similar term Asset Based Securities as well as other fixed income securities.
 
Assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements as
 
   
of June 27, 2009
 
                         
Description
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
Available for-sale securites
  $ 475,995     $ 475,995       -       -  
Failed Auction rate securities
    67,829       -       -       67,829  
                                 
Total
  $ 543,824     $ 475,995     $ -     $ 67,829  
 
 
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For assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the period, SFAS No. 157 requires a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately for each major category of assets.  The reconciliation is as follows:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
   
13-Weeks Ended
   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27, 2009
   
June 27, 2009
 
             
Beginning balance of auction rate securities
  $ 65,544     $ 71,303  
Total unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
    2,285       (3,474 )
Purchases in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -  
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -  
Ending balance of auction rate securities
  $ 67,829     $ 67,829  
 
The following is a summary of the company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at June 27, 2009:

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Other Than
Temporary
Impairment
   
Estimated Fair
Value (Net
Carrying
Amount)
 
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 337,865     $ 1,499     $ (2,904 )     -     $ 336,460  
Auction rate securities
    92,750       -       (24,921 )     -       67,829  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    85,961       685       (430 )     -       86,216  
U.S. corporate bonds
    33,555       367       (1,372 )     (1,274 )     31,276  
Other
    22,157       273       (387 )     -       22,043  
Total
  $ 572,288     $ 2,824     $ (30,014 )   $ (1,274 )   $ 543,824  
 
The following is a summary of the company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at December 27, 2008:

         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Other Than
   
Estimated Fair
Value (Net
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Temporary
   
Carrying
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Impairment
   
Amount)
 
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 137,854     $ 1,184     $ (140 )     -     $ 138,898  
Auction rate securities
    92,850       -       (21,547 )     -       71,303  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    40,336       960       (12 )     -       41,284  
U.S. corporate bonds
    16,545       200       (2,707 )     -       14,038  
Other
    9,502       79       (209 )     -       9,372  
Total
  $ 297,087     $ 2,423     $ (24,615 )   $ 0     $ 274,895  
 
The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.
 
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in 2008 and year-to-date 2009 were caused primarily by changes in interest rates, specifically, widening credit spreads.  The Company’s investment policy requires investments to be rated A or better with the objective of minimizing the potential risk of principal loss.  Therefore, the Company considers the declines to be temporary in nature.  Fair values were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio.  When evaluating the investments for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company review factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer, and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time, which may be sufficient for anticipated recovery in market value.  During 2008 and year-to-date 2009, the Company did not record any material impairment charges on its outstanding securities.

 
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at June 27, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.
 
         
Estimated
 
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
             
Due in one year or less
  $ 28,756     $ 28,909  
Due after one year through five years
    243,194       217,733  
Due after five years through ten years
    151,202       149,890  
Due after ten years
    149,136       147,292  
    $ 572,288     $ 543,824  
 
For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities.
 
11.  Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In May 2008, the FASB issued EITF 07-1, Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements. EITF Issue 07-1 requires entities entering into collaborative arrangements in which two or more parties actively participate in a joint operating activity and are exposed to significant risks and rewards that depend on the commercial success of the joint operating activity to make specific disclosures regarding that arrangement. Garmin announced a strategic alliance with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. on February 4, 2009 that will leverage the companies’ navigation and mobile telephony expertise to design, manufacture and distribute co-branded location-centric mobile phones. The mobile phone product line will be known as the Garmin-Asus nüvifone series. The Company has adopted EITF Issue 07-1 and the strategic alliance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or operating results in the second quarter of 2009.

In January 2009, the FASB released Proposed Staff Position SFAS 107-b and Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28-a, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (SFAS 107-b and APB 28-a).  This proposal amends FASB Statement No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements.  The proposal also amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements.  This proposal is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, but early adoption is permitted for interim periods ending after March 15, 2009.  The Company has adopted SFAS 107-b and APB 28-a and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or operating results in the second quarter of 2009.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4 (“FSP FAS 157-4”), “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability has Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” and FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 (“FSP FAS 115-2”), “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”.  These two FSPs were issued to provide additional guidance about (1) measuring the fair value of financial instruments when the markets become inactive and quoted prices may reflect distressed transactions, and (2) recording impairment charges on investments in debt instruments.  Additionally, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 (“FSP FAS 107-1”), “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures of fair value of certain financial instruments in interim financial statements.  The adoption of these FSPs did not materially impact the Company.  These FSPs are effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The Company has adopted FSP FAS 157-4 and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or operating results in the second quarter of 2009.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”).  SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.   SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 165 for the quarter ended June 27, 2009.  The adoption of this provision did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 
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12.  Subsequent Events

On July 30, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend of $0.75 per share.  The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on December 1, 2009 and will be paid on December 15, 2009.  The Company estimates the liability to be approximately $150,000 based on the current shares outstanding.

The Company evaluated subsequent events through the time of filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on August 5, 2009.

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

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Quarterly Report, contains statements concerning potential future events.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions by our management, as of the date of this Quarterly Report, including assumptions about risks and uncertainties faced by the Company.  Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of such verbs as expects, anticipates, believes or similar verbs or conjugations of such verbs.  If any of our assumptions prove incorrect or should unanticipated circumstances arise, our actual results could materially differ from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements.  The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to, those factors identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2008.  This report has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission") in Washington, D.C. and can be obtained by contacting the SEC's public reference operations or obtaining it through the SEC's web site on the World Wide Web at http://www.sec.gov.  Readers are strongly encouraged to consider those factors when evaluating any forward-looking statement concerning the Company.  The Company will not update any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report to reflect future events or developments.

The information contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2008.

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 four 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 four 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
 
   
June 27, 2009
   
June 28, 2008
 
             
Net sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of goods sold
    47.4 %     54.2 %
Gross profit
    52.6 %     45.8 %
Advertising
    5.1 %     6.4 %
Selling, general and administrative
    9.3 %     7.3 %
Research and development
    8.4 %     5.9 %
Total operating expenses
    22.8 %     19.6 %
Operating income
    29.8 %     26.2 %
Other income (expense), net
    0.1 %     8.5 %
Income before income taxes
    29.9 %     34.7 %
Provision for income taxes
    5.7 %     6.6 %
Net income
    24.2 %     28.1 %

   
26-Weeks Ended
 
   
June 27, 2009
   
June 28, 2008
 
             
Net sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of goods sold
    50.5 %     53.2 %
Gross profit
    49.5 %     46.8 %
Advertising
    5.2 %     6.1 %
Selling, general and administrative
    11.0 %     8.0 %
Research and development
    10.1 %     6.6 %
Total operating expenses
    26.3 %     20.7 %
Operating income
    23.2 %     26.1 %
Other income (expense), net
    0.2 %     5.5 %
Income before income taxes
    23.4 %     31.6 %
Provision for income taxes
    4.4 %     6.0 %
Net income
    19.0 %     25.6 %

The Company manages its operations in four 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 four 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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Reportable Segments
 
   
Outdoor/
         
Auto/
             
   
Fitness
   
Marine
   
Mobile
   
Aviation
   
Total
 
13-Weeks Ended June 27, 2009
                             
                               
Net sales
  $ 108,009     $ 60,198     $ 436,718     $ 64,179     $ 669,104  
Operating income
  $ 50,416     $ 21,342     $ 106,712     $ 20,682     $ 199,152  
Income before taxes
  $ 51,255     $ 21,722     $ 105,474     $ 21,390     $ 199,841  
                                         
13-Weeks Ended June 28, 2008
                                       
                                         
Net sales
  $ 119,147     $ 71,178     $ 631,883     $ 89,463     $ 911,671  
Operating income
  $ 45,445     $ 24,068     $ 129,190     $ 39,800     $ 238,503  
Income before taxes
  $ 55,302     $ 27,905     $ 191,855     $ 41,101     $ 316,163  
                                         
26-Weeks Ended June 27, 2009
                                       
                                         
Net sales
  $ 188,013     $ 98,215     $ 696,304     $ 123,271     $ 1,105,803  
Operating income
  $ 78,920     $ 31,914     $ 111,318     $ 34,959     $ 257,111  
Income before taxes
  $ 78,915     $ 31,444     $ 114,632     $ 34,773     $ 259,764  
                                         
26-Weeks Ended June 28, 2008
                                       
                                         
Net sales
  $ 189,641     $ 127,185     $ 1,083,742     $ 174,908     $ 1,575,476  
Operating income
  $ 64,756     $ 41,904     $ 236,831     $ 67,745     $ 411,236  
Income before taxes
  $ 75,749     $ 47,238     $ 304,159     $ 71,460     $ 498,606  
 
 
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Comparison of 13-Weeks Ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008
(Amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

Net Sales

   
13-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
13-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Net Sales
   
% of Revenues
   
Net Sales
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 108,009       16.1 %   $ 119,147       13.1 %   $ (11,138 )     -9.3 %
Marine
    60,198       9.0 %     71,178       7.8 %     (10,980 )     -15.4 %
Automotive/Mobile
    436,718       65.3 %     631,883       69.3 %     (195,165 )     -30.9 %
Aviation
    64,179       9.6 %     89,463       9.8 %     (25,284 )     -28.3 %
Total
  $ 669,104       100.0 %   $ 911,671       100.0 %   $ (242,567 )     -26.6 %
 
Net sales decreased 26.6% for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2009 when compared to the year-ago quarter.  The decline occurred across all segments with the greatest decline in the automotive/mobile segment, as well as aviation.  Automotive/mobile revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix, but declined from 69.3% in the second quarter of 2008 to 65.3% in the second quarter of 2009.

Total unit sales decreased 5% to 3,715,000 in the second quarter of 2009 from 3,920,000 in the same period of 2008.   The lower unit sales volume in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was attributable to declining volumes across all segments with the greatest percentage declines occurring in aviation and marine.

Automotive/mobile segment revenue declined 31% from the year-ago quarter, as the average selling price declined 28% and volumes fell 4%.  This segment has slowed due to global macroeconomic conditions which have especially impacted growth in North America and Europe.  The aviation and marine segments declined 28% and 15%, respectively, from the year-ago quarter as both industries experience significant slowdowns associated with the macroeconomic conditions.  Revenues in our outdoor/fitness segment declined 9% from the year ago quarter when we introduced many new products in the segment.

Gross Profit

   
13-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
13-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Gross Profit
   
% of Revenues
   
Gross Profit
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 73,215       67.8 %   $ 67,908       57.0 %   $ 5,307       7.8 %
Marine
    35,780       59.4 %     40,120       56.4 %     (4,340 )     -10.8 %
Automotive/Mobile
    195,075       44.7 %     243,720       38.6 %     (48,645 )     -20.0 %
Aviation
    47,544       74.1 %     65,380       73.1 %     (17,836 )     -27.3 %
Total
  $ 351,614       52.6 %   $ 417,128       45.8 %   $ (65,514 )     -15.7 %
 
Gross profit dollars in the second quarter of 2009 fell 15.7% while gross profit margin increased 680 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2008.  Second quarter gross profit margins increased in all segments, when compared to the same quarter in 2008.   Second quarter 2009 gross profit margin improvements were greatest in the outdoor/fitness and automotive/mobile segments at 1080 basis points and 610 basis points, respectively.

The automotive/mobile segment’s margin increase was driven by a decrease in per unit cost partially offset by average selling price reductions.  The per unit cost benefits were driven by foreign currency fluctuations, material cost reductions, and other cost savings.  The impact to total company gross margin of the automotive/mobile segment declined as it fell to 55.5% of total gross margin from 58.4% in the year-ago quarter.  The Company also benefited from increased margins in the outdoor/fitness, aviation and marine segments due to stable or increased pricing and decreases in per unit costs.  Gross margins were most improved in the outdoor/fitness segment, as pricing was stable and the product mix shifted toward higher margin units.  Aviation and marine gross margins increased 100 basis points and 300 basis points, respectively, from the year-ago quarter.

 
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Advertising Expense 
   
13-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
13-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Advertising
   
% of Revenues
   
Advertising
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 6,133       5.7 %   $ 7,534       6.3 %   $ (1,401 )     -18.6 %
Marine
    3,253       5.4 %     5,596       7.9 %     (2,343 )     -41.9 %
Automotive/Mobile
    23,520       5.4 %     43,387       6.9 %     (19,867 )     -45.8 %
Aviation
    1,117       1.7 %     1,810       2.0 %     (693 )     -38.3 %
Total
  $ 34,023       5.1 %   $ 58,327       6.4 %   $ (24,304 )     -41.7 %
 
Advertising expense decreased both as a percentage of sales and in absolute dollars when compared with the year-ago period.  As a percent of sales, advertising expenses declined to 5.1% in the second quarter of 2009 compared to 6.4% in second quarter of 2008.  The decrease was a result of actions taken by the Company to reduce costs as the macroeconomic conditions impacted sales across our segments and around the world.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expense

   
13-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
13-weeks ended June 28, 2008
             
   
Selling, General &
         
Selling, General &
         
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Admin. Expenses
   
% of Revenues
   
Admin. Expenses
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 10,834       10.0 %   $ 8,298       7.0 %   $ 2,536       30.6 %
Marine
    5,797       9.6 %     5,620       7.9 %     177       3.1 %
Automotive/Mobile
    40,016       9.2 %     47,762       7.6 %     (7,746 )     -16.2 %
Aviation
    5,539       8.6 %     5,021       5.6 %     518       10.3 %
Total
  $ 62,186       9.3 %   $ 66,701       7.3 %   $ (4,515 )     -6.8 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased in absolute dollars while increasing as a percentage of sales compared to the year-ago quarter as costs throughout the Company were reduced but not as rapidly as the revenue declines.  Cost reductions related to headcount reductions primarily in operations and reduced bad debt expense in the current year.  The increased expense for the outdoor/fitness segment is driven by the allocation of costs based on revenues.  As outdoor/fitness revenues have increased as a percentage of revenues, additional selling, general and administrative expenses are shifted to the segment.  As a percent of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 7.3% of sales in the second quarter of 2008 to 9.3% of sales in the second quarter of 2009, as revenues declined.

Research and Development Expense

   
13-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
13-weeks ended June 28, 2008
             
   
Research &
         
Research &
         
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Development
   
% of Revenues
   
Development
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 5,832       5.4 %   $ 6,631       5.6 %   $ (799 )     -12.1 %
Marine
    5,388       9.0 %     4,836       6.8 %     552       11.4 %
Automotive/Mobile
    24,827       5.7 %     23,381       3.7 %     1,446       6.2 %
Aviation
    20,206       31.5 %     18,749       21.0 %     1,457       7.8 %
Total
  $ 56,253       8.4 %   $ 53,597       5.9 %   $ 2,656       5.0 %
 
The 5.0% increase in research and development expense was due to ongoing development activities for new products and the addition of almost 200 new engineering personnel to our staff since the year-ago quarter as a result of our continued emphasis on product innovation.   Research and development costs increased $2.7 million when compared with the year-ago quarter representing a 250 basis point increase as a percent of revenue, due to the 27% revenue decline.

 
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Operating Income

   
13-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
13-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Operating Income
   
% of Revenues
   
Operating Income
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 50,416       46.7 %   $ 45,445       38.1 %   $ 4,971       10.9 %
Marine
    21,342       35.5 %     24,068       33.8 %     (2,726 )     -11.3 %
Automotive/Mobile
    106,712       24.4 %     129,190       20.4 %     (22,478 )     -17.4 %
Aviation
    20,682       32.2 %     39,800       44.5 %     (19,118 )     -48.0 %
Total
  $ 199,152       29.8 %   $ 238,503       26.2 %   $ (39,351 )     -16.5 %
 
Operating income increased 360 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the second quarter of 2008 as declining revenues and continued growth in research and development expense associated with ongoing development activities were offset by gross margin improvement.

Other Income (Expense)

   
13-weeks ended
   
13-weeks ended
 
   
June 27, 2009
   
June 28, 2008
 
Interest Income
  $ 5,190     $ 9,801  
Foreign Currency Exchange
    (4,836 )     21,561  
Gain on sale of equity securities
    -       45,686  
Other
    335       612  
Total
  $ 689     $ 77,660  
 
The average interest rate return on cash and investments during the second quarter of 2009 was 1.5% compared to 3.6% during the same quarter of 2008.  The decrease in interest income is attributable to decreasing interest rates.

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are primarily tied to movements by the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro, and the British Pound Sterling.   The U.S. Dollar remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  The Euro is the functional currency of all other European subsidiaries excluding Garmin Danmark and Garmin Sweden.  As these entities have grown, Euro currency moves generate material gains and losses.   Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions in Garmin Ltd. can also generate currency gains and losses.  The Canadian Dollar and Danish Krone, and Swedish Krona are the functional currency of Dynastream Innovations, Inc., Garmin Danmark, and Garmin Sweden respectively; due to these entities’ relative size, currency moves are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

The majority of the $4.8 million currency loss in the second quarter of 2009 was due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro, the British Pound Sterling, and the Taiwan Dollar.  The relative strength of the Taiwan Dollar and Euro have offsetting impacts due to the use of the Taiwan Dollar for manufacturing costs while the Euro transactions relate to revenue.  During the second quarter of 2009, the U.S. Dollar weakened 4.4% and 14.3%, respectively, compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, resulting in a gain of $12.9 million.  Offsetting this gain was a loss of $16.4 million due to the U.S. Dollar weakening 2.6% against the Taiwan Dollar.  The remaining net currency loss of $1.3 million related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

The majority of the $21.6 million currency gain in the second quarter of 2008 was related to the tender of our Tele Atlas N.V. shares.  This transaction generated a realized gain of $20.4 million due to the strengthening of the Euro between the date of purchase of the shares in October 2007 to the date of tender in June 2008.

The gain on sale of equity securities of $45.7 million in the second quarter of 2008 was generated from the sale of a portion of our equity interest in Tele Atlas N.V.

 
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Income Tax Provision
 
Our earnings before taxes decreased 37% when compared to the same quarter in 2008, and our income tax expense decreased similarly by $22.1 million, to $38.0 million, for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2009, from $60.1 million for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2008.  The effective tax rate was 19.0% in the second quarter of 2009 and the second quarter of 2008.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income decreased 37% for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2009 to $161.9 million compared to $256.1 million for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2008.

Comparison of 26-Weeks Ended June 27, 2009 and June 28, 2008
(Amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

Net Sales

   
26-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
26-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Net Sales
   
% of Revenues
   
Net Sales
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 188,013       17.0 %   $ 189,641       12.0 %   $ (1,628 )     -0.9 %
Marine
    98,215       8.9 %     127,185       8.1 %     (28,970 )     -22.8 %
Automotive/Mobile
    696,304       62.9 %     1,083,742       68.8 %     (387,438 )     -35.8 %
Aviation
    123,271       11.2 %     174,908       11.1 %     (51,637 )     -29.5 %
Total
  $ 1,105,803       100.0 %   $ 1,575,476       100.0 %   $ (469,673 )     -29.8 %

Net sales decreased 29.8% for the 26-week period ended June 27, 2009 when compared to the year-ago period.  The decline occurred across all segments with the greatest decline in the automotive/mobile segment, as well as aviation.  Automotive/mobile revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix, but declined from 68.8% in the first half of 2008 to 62.9% in the first half of 2009.

Total unit sales decreased 9% to 6,132,000 in the first half of 2009 from 6,707,000 in the same period of 2008.   The lower unit sales volume in the first half of fiscal 2009 was attributable to declining volumes across all segments with the greatest percentage declines occurring in aviation and marine.

Automotive/mobile segment revenue declined 35.8% from the year-ago period, as the average selling price declined 30% and volumes declined 9%.   The aviation and marine segments declined 29.5% and 22.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period as both industries experience significant slowdowns associated with the macroeconomic conditions.  Outdoor/fitness segment revenue declined 0.9% as growth in the first quarter was offset by declines in the second quarter as previously discussed.

Gross Profit

   
26-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
26-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Gross Profit
   
% of Revenues
   
Gross Profit
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 121,639       64.7 %   $ 105,347       55.6 %   $ 16,292       15.5 %
Marine
    58,658       59.7 %     72,583       57.1 %     (13,925 )     -19.2 %
Automotive/Mobile
    279,258       40.1 %     439,614       40.6 %     (160,356 )     -36.5 %
Aviation
    88,054       71.4 %     119,699       68.4 %     (31,645 )     -26.4 %
Total
  $ 547,609       49.5 %   $ 737,243       46.8 %   $ (189,634 )     -25.7 %
 
Gross profit dollars in the first half of 2009 fell 25.7% while gross profit margin percentage increased 270 basis points over the same period of the previous year.  First half gross profit margins increased in all segments excluding automotive/mobile, when compared to the same period in 2007.

 
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The automotive/mobile segment gross profit margin percentage decline of 50 basis points was driven by price declines largely offset by material cost reductions and foreign currency fluctuations as the Company benefited from sales transacted in foreign currencies.   The automotive/mobile segment is by nature a lower-margin business and the Company continues to see the impacts expected on gross margin due to falling prices and a product mix shift toward lower end PNDs. Gross profit margin percentage for outdoor/fitness, marine and aviation increased compared to the first half of 2008 due to stable or increased pricing and decreases in per unit costs driven by product mix and material cost reductions.

Advertising Expense
 
   
26-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
26-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Advertising
   
% of Revenues
   
Advertising
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 8,830       4.7 %   $ 12,504       6.6 %   $ (3,674 )     -29.4 %
Marine
    4,999       5.1 %     9,704       7.6 %     (4,705 )     -48.5 %
Automotive/Mobile
    41,182       5.9 %     71,364       6.6 %     (30,182 )     -42.3 %
Aviation
    2,237       1.8 %     2,884       1.6 %     (647 )     -22.4 %
Total
  $ 57,248       5.2 %   $ 96,456       6.1 %   $ (39,208 )     -40.6 %
 
Advertising expense decreased both as a percentage of sales and in absolute dollars when compared with the year-ago period.  As a percent of sales, advertising expenses declined to 5.2% in the first half of 2009 compared to 6.1% in first half of 2008.  The decrease was a result of actions taken by the Company to reduce costs as the macroeconomic conditions impacted sales across our segments and around the world.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

   
26-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
26-weeks ended June 28, 2008
             
   
Selling, General &
         
Selling, General &
         
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Admin. Expenses
   
% of Revenues
   
Admin. Expenses
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 22,232       11.8 %   $ 15,258       8.0 %   $ 6,974       45.7 %
Marine
    11,178       11.4 %     10,783       8.5 %     395       3.7 %
Automotive/Mobile
    77,051       11.1 %     88,815       8.2 %     (11,764 )     -13.2 %
Aviation
    11,502       9.3 %     11,541       6.6 %     (39 )     -0.3 %
Total
  $ 121,963       11.0 %   $ 126,397       8.0 %   $ (4,434 )     -3.5 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased in absolute dollars while increasing as a percentage of sales compared to the year-ago period as costs throughout the Company were reduced but not as rapidly as the revenue declines.  Cost reductions related to headcount reductions primarily in operations and reduced bad debt expense in the current year.  The increased expense for the outdoor/fitness segment is driven by the allocation of costs based on revenues.  As outdoor/fitness revenues have increased as a percentage of revenues, additional selling, general and administrative expenses are shifted to the segment.  As a percent of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 8.0% of sales in the first half of 2008 to 11.0% of sales in the first half of 2009, as revenues declined.

Research and Development Expense

   
26-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
26-weeks ended June 28, 2008
             
   
Research &
         
Research &
         
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Development
   
% of Revenues
   
Development
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 11,657       6.2 %   $ 12,829       6.8 %   $ (1,172 )     -9.1 %
Marine
    10,567       10.8 %     10,192       8.0 %     375       3.7 %
Automotive/Mobile
    49,707       7.1 %     42,604       3.9 %     7,103       16.7 %
Aviation
    39,356       31.9 %     37,529       21.5 %     1,827       4.9 %
Total
  $ 111,287       10.1 %   $ 103,154       6.5 %   $ 8,133       7.9 %
 
 
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The 7.9% increase in research and development expense dollars was due to ongoing development activities for new products, the addition of 200 new engineering personnel to our staff during the period, and an increase in engineering program costs during the first half of 2009 as a result of our continued emphasis on product innovation.   Research and development costs increased $8.1 million when compared with the year-ago period and increased 360 basis points as a percent of revenue as research and development grew while revenues declined.

Operating Income

   
26-weeks ended June 27, 2009
   
26-weeks ended June 28, 2008
   
Quarter over Quarter
 
   
Operating Income
   
% of Revenues
   
Operating Income
   
% of Revenues
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Outdoor/Fitness
  $ 78,920       42.0 %   $ 64,756       34.1 %   $ 14,164       21.9 %
Marine
    31,914       32.5 %     41,904       32.9 %     (9,990 )     -23.8 %
Automotive/Mobile
    111,318       16.0 %     236,831       21.9 %     (125,513 )     -53.0 %
Aviation
    34,959       28.4 %     67,745       38.7 %     (32,786 )     -48.4 %
Total
  $ 257,111       23.3 %   $ 411,236       26.1 %   $ (154,125 )     -37.5 %
 
Operating income was down 280 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period as the revenue declines and continued growth in research and development expense associated with ongoing development activities were only partially offset by gross margin improvements and declining in advertising expense.

Other Income (Expense)

   
26-weeks ended
   
26-weeks ended
 
   
June 27, 2009
   
June 28, 2008
 
Interest Income
  $ 10,286     $ 18,127  
Foreign Currency Exchange
  $ (7,274 )     17,562  
Gain on sale of equity securities
    -       50,949  
Other
  $ (359 )     732  
Total
  $ 2,653     $ 87,370  
 
The average taxable equivalent interest rate return on invested cash during the first half of 2009 was 1.6% compared to 3.4% during the same period of 2008.  The decrease in interest income is attributable to decreasing interest rates.

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are primarily tied to movements by the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro, and the British Pound Sterling.   The U.S. Dollar remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  The Euro is the functional currency of all other European subsidiaries excluding Garmin Danmark and Garmin Sweden.  As these entities have grown, Euro currency moves generate material gains and losses.   Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions in Garmin Ltd. can also generate currency gains and losses.  The Canadian Dollar and Danish Krone, and Swedish Krona are the functional currency of Dynastream Innovations, Inc., Garmin Danmark, and Garmin Sweden respectively; due to these entities’ relative size, currency moves are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

The majority of the $7.3 million currency loss in the first half of 2009 was due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the British Pound Sterling and the Taiwan Dollar.  During the first half of 2009, the U.S. Dollar weakened 11.7% compared to the British Pound Sterling, resulting in a loss of $0.7 million.  A loss of $5.3 million resulted due to the U.S. Dollar weakening 0.5% against the Taiwan Dollar.  The remaining net currency loss of $1.3 million related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 
The majority of the $17.6 million currency gain in the first half of 2008 was related to the tender of our Tele Atlas N.V. shares.  This transaction generated a realized gain of $21.5 million due to the strengthening of the Euro between the date of purchase of the shares in October 2007 to the dates of tender in February, March, and June 2008.  The remainder of the $3.9 million currency loss in the first half of 2008 was primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar.   During the first half of fiscal 2008 the Taiwan Dollar exchange rate increased 6.8% in comparison to the USD, resulting in a $38.2 million loss. Offsetting this impact, the Euro has strengthened 7.1% relative to the U.S. Dollar during the first half which resulted in a $34.0 million gain. The relative strength of the Taiwan Dollar and Euro have offsetting impacts due to the use of the Taiwan Dollar for manufacturing costs while the Euro transactions relate to revenue. Other net currency gains and the timing of transactions created the remaining gain of $0.3 million.
 
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The gain on sale of equity securities of $50.9 million in the first half of 2008 was generated from the sale of our equity interest in Tele Atlas N.V.

Income Tax Provision
 
Our earnings before taxes decreased 47.9% when compared to the same period in 2008, and our income tax expense decreased similarly by $45.4 million, to $49.4 million, for the 26-week period ended June 27, 2009, from $94.7 million for the 26-week period ended June 28, 2008.  The effective tax rate was 19.0% in the first half of 2009 and the first half of 2008.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income decreased 47.9% for the 26-week period ended June 27, 2009 to $210.4 million compared to $403.9 million for the 26-week period ended June 28, 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash generated by operating activities was $555.7 million for the 26-week period ended June 27, 2009 compared to $280.2 million for the 26-week period ended June 28, 2008. We experienced an $89.0 million year-to-date decrease in net inventories in this 26-week period of 2009.   We were able to reduce inventory levels while still carrying sufficient inventory levels of finished goods and key components so that potential supplier shortages have as minimal an impact as possible on our ability to deliver our finished products. Accounts receivable decreased $233.2 million, net of bad debts, during the first half of 2009 due to collections following the seasonally strong fourth quarter of 2008.

Cash flow used in investing activities during the 26-week period ending June 27, 2009 was $300.2 million.  Cash flow used in investing activities principally related to $23.3 million in capital expenditures primarily related to business operation and maintenance activities, the net purchase of $273.3 million of fixed income securities associated with the investment of our on-hand cash balances, and the purchase of intangible assets for $3.5 million. It is management’s goal to invest the on-hand cash consistent with the Company’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 maximum safety. The average interest rate return on cash and investments during the second quarter of 2009 was 1.6%

Net cash provided by financing activities during the period was $2.2 million resulting from $4.1 million from the issuance of common stock related to our Company stock plans and stock based compensation tax benefits offset by the use of $1.9 million for stock repurchased under our stock repurchase plan.

We currently use cash flow from operations to fund our capital expenditures and to support our working capital requirements. We expect that future cash requirements will principally be for capital expenditures, working capital requirements, repurchase of shares, and payment of dividends declared.

We believe that our existing cash balances and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our projected capital expenditures, working capital, repurchase of shares, and other cash requirements at least through the end of fiscal 2009.

 
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

We are a party to certain commitments, which includes raw materials, advertising and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting out business.  Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to make purchases of approximately $37.2 million over the next 5 years.

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.   In the current quarter, we were not able to offset the steep decline in sales with cost savings resulting in a significant decrease in gross profit and operating income.

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 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 52, Foreign Currency Translation, 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 functional currency of Garmin Ltd. and Garmin International, Inc.    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 gain/(loss) in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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 U.S. Dollar (USD) remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  The Euro is the functional currency of all European subsidiaries excluding Garmin Danmark and Garmin Sweden.  As these entities have grown, Euro currency moves generated material gains and losses.   Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions in Garmin Ltd. can also generate currency gains and losses.  The Canadian Dollar and Danish Krone, and Swedish Krona are the functional currency of Dynastream Innovations, Inc., Garmin Danmark, and Garmin Sweden respectively; due to these entities’ relative size, currency moves are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Interest  Rate Risk

As of June 27, 2009, 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 June 27, 2009, 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 June 27, 2009 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 June 27, 2009 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

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. v. Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., Alpine Electronics, Inc., Denso Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Garmin International, Inc.

On May 16, 2005, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. (“Encyclopaedia Britannica”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, against Garmin International, Inc. and five other unrelated companies, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,241,671 (“the ’671 patent”). On December 30, 2005, Garmin International filed a Motion for Summary Judgment for Claim Invalidity Based on Indefiniteness. On September 30, 2008, the court issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Garmin International’s Motion for Summary Judgment for Claim Invalidity Based on Indefiniteness with respect to the ’671 patent. On October 8, 2008, the court issued an Amended Final Judgment ordering that Encyclopaedia Britannica take nothing from its action against Garmin International with respect to the ’671 patent and closed that case. On November 12, 2008, Encyclopaedia Britannica filed a Notice of Appeal to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. On March 3, 2009, Encyclopaedia Britannica filed a Corrected Brief of Appellant.  On June 1, 2009, Garmin International filed its responsive brief.  On July 20, Encyclopaedia Britannica filed a reply brief.  Garmin International believes the Federal Circuit will affirm the district court’s judgment.

On May 23, 2006, Encyclopaedia Britannica filed an amended complaint claiming that Garmin International and the other defendants also infringe U.S. Patent No. 7,051,018 (“the ‘018 patent”), a continuation patent of the ‘671 patent, which issued on May 23, 2006. On July 25, 2006, Encyclopaedia Britannica filed a new complaint claiming that Garmin International and the other defendants also infringe U.S. Patent No. 7,082,437 (“the ‘437 patent”), a continuation patent of the ‘671 patent, which issued on July 25, 2006. Encyclopaedia Britannica has asserted the ’018 and ’437 patents against other parties in Encyclopaedia Britannica v. Magellan Navigation, Inc., et al., Case No. 07‐CA‐787 (LY)(W.D. Tex). On February 6, 2009, the court entered a scheduling order enabling all defendants in these cases to file a consolidated Joint Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity of the ’018 and ’437 patents and stayed all proceedings pending the court’s ruling on the joint motion for summary judgment. On February 20, 2009, the defendants filed a consolidated Joint Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity of the ’018 and ’437 patents. On August 3, 2009, the court issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting the defendants consolidated Joint Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity of the ’018 and ’437 patents and holding that these patents are invalid.

SP Technologies, LLC v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., TomTom, Inc., and Magellan Navigation,Inc.

On June 5, 2008, SP Technologies, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Garmin Ltd. and Garmin International, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,784,873 (“the ’873 patent”). On July 7, 2008, SP Technologies, LLC filed an amended complaint removing all claims against Garmin Ltd. and alleging infringement of the ’873 patent against additional defendants TomTom, Inc. and Magellan Navigation, Inc. Garmin believes that it should not be found liable for infringement of the ’873 patent and additionally that the ’873 patent is invalid. On August 18, 2008, Garmin filed its answer to the amended complaint along with a motion for dismissal of SP Technologies, LLC’s claims of willful and inducement infringement of the ’873 patent. On October 16, 2008, the court granted Garmin’s motion for partial dismissal, striking the willful and inducement infringement allegations from the 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 that the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this lawsuit.

On January 7, 2009, Garmin filed an Amended Answer and Counterclaims asserting the ’873 patent is not infringed, is invalid, and that the plaintiff committed inequitable conduct resulting in unenforceability of the ’873 patent. On February 2, 2009, codefendant TomTom, Inc. filed a Motion for Summary Judgment of Unenforceability of the ’873 22 Patent Due to Inequitable Conduct. On April 10, 2009, the Court held a claim construction hearing and the parties await the Court’s ruling on claim construction and summary judgment.

 
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Scott C. Harris and Memory Control Enterprise, LLC v. Dash Navigation, Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Lowrance Electronics, Inc., Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology USA, Navigon Inc., Netropa Corporation, and Sony Electronics, Inc.

On September 4, 2008, Scott C. Harris and Memory Control Enterprise, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Garmin International, Inc., along with Dash Navigation, Inc., Lowrance Electronics, Inc., Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology USA, Navigon Inc., Netropa Corporation, and Sony Electronics, Inc. The complaint against Garmin International, Inc. alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,892,136 (“the ’136 patent”).  On July 16, 2009, the parties entered into a confidential settlement agreement and on July 22, 2009, Scott C. Harris and Memory Control Enterprise, LLC moved the court to dismiss its claims against Garmin International with prejudice.  The settlement was not material to Garmin.

Traffic Information, LLC v. Sony Electronics Inc., Asus Computer International, Best Buy Stores, L.P.,
Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation, Nextar, Inc., American Suzuki Motor Corporation, TGSP, L.P. d/b/a Empire
Suzuki, and Garmin International, Inc.

On July 1, 2009, Traffic Information, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Garmin International, Inc. along with Sony Electronics Inc., Asus Computer International, Best Buy Stores, L.P., Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation, Nextar, Inc., American Suzuki Motor Corporation, and TGSP, L.P. d/b/a Empire Suzuki.  The complaint against Garmin International, Inc. alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,785,606 (“the ’606 patent”).  Garmin International, Inc. believes the ’606 patent is invalid and 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 International, Inc. believes that the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

From time to time Garmin is involved in other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. We believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1A.   Risk Factors

There are many risks and uncertainties that can affect our future business, financial performance or share price.  In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008.  There have been no material changes during the 13-week and 26-week period ended June 27, 2009 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 October 22, 2008, authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300,000 of its common shares as market and business conditions warrant.   The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2009.    The company did not purchase any shares under this authorization in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

 
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Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Company held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 5, 2009.  Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A.  There was no solicitation in opposition to the Board of Directors’ nominees for election as directors as listed in the Proxy Statement and all such nominees were elected.  Listed below is each matter voted on at the Company’s Annual General Meeting.  All such matters were approved.  A total of 185,272,255 common shares or approximately 93% of the common shares outstanding on the record date, were present in person or by proxy at the Annual General Meeting.  These shares were voted as follows:

Election of Two Directors of the Company:

Nominee
 
For
 
Withheld
 
           
Min H. Kao
 
183,293,617
 
1,978,638
 
Charles W. Peffer
 
183,325,315
 
1,946,940
 

                  The terms of office of Directors Min H. Kao and Charles W. Peffer will continue until the Annual General Meeting in 2012.  The terms of office of Directors Gene M. Betts and Thomas A. McDonnell will continue until the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in 2010. The terms of office of Directors Donald H. Eller and Clifton A. Pemble will continue until the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in 2011. 

Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2009 Fiscal Year:

For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
 
 
184,572,930
 
534,445
 
164,880
 
 
 
 
Approval of Amendment to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan

For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Not Voted
 
143,887,562
 
2,117,854
 
179,833
 
39,087,006
 

Approval of Amendment to the Garmin Ltd. 2000 Non-Employee Directors’ Option Plan

For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Not Voted
 
143,498,920
 
2,480,622
 
205,707
 
39,087,006
 

Item 5.    Other Information

Not applicable

 
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Item 6.   Exhibits

Exhibit 10.1
 
Best Buy Vendor Program Agreement and Addendum thereto dated March 30, 2009.
     
Exhibit 31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
     
Exhibit 31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
     
Exhibit 32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
Exhibit 32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
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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:   August 5, 2009

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
Exhibit 10.1*
 
Best Buy Vendor Program Agreement and Addendum thereto dated March 30, 2009.
     
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

* Portions of Exhibit 10.1 have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
 
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