United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q 

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 24, 2016

 

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 24, 2016

CHF 0.10 par value:  198,077,418 (including treasury shares)

 

 

 

 

Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 24, 2016

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
       
Part I - Financial Information    
       
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   3
       
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 24, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 26, 2015   3
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015 (Unaudited)   4
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for  the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015 (Unaudited)   5
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the  39-weeks ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015 (Unaudited)   6  
       
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   7
       
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   17
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   27
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   27
       
Part II - Other Information    
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   28
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors   30
       
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   31
       
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities   31
       
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   31
       
Item 5. Other Information   31
       
Item 6. Exhibits   32
       
Signature Page   33
     
Index to Exhibits   34

 

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Part I - Financial Information

Item I - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

   (Unaudited)     
   Sept 24,   December 26, 
   2016   2015 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $912,559   $833,070 
Marketable securities   201,560    215,161 
Accounts receivable, net   461,355    531,481 
Inventories, net   534,683    500,554 
Deferred costs   46,569    49,176 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   90,733    81,645 
Total current assets   2,247,459    2,211,087 
           
Property and equipment, net   454,246    446,089 
           
Marketable securities   1,327,347    1,343,387 
Restricted cash   265    259 
Noncurrent deferred income tax   121,084    116,518 
Noncurrent deferred costs   51,395    38,769 
Intangible assets, net   301,983    245,552 
Other assets   88,127    97,730 
Total assets  $4,591,906   $4,499,391 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $148,030   $178,905 
Salaries and benefits payable   86,104    70,601 
Accrued warranty costs   38,872    30,449 
Accrued sales program costs   49,172    67,613 
Deferred revenue   146,384    164,982 
Accrued royalty costs   34,801    30,310 
Accrued advertising expense   22,775    33,547 
Other accrued expenses   81,313    74,926 
Income taxes payable   24,004    21,674 
Dividend payable   288,540    192,991 
Total current liabilities   919,995    865,998 
           
Deferred income taxes   56,463    56,210 
Non-current income taxes   117,276    101,689 
Non-current deferred revenue   134,236    128,731 
Other liabilities   1,707    1,637 
           
Stockholders' equity:          
Shares, CHF 0.10 par value, 198,077 shares authorized and issued; and 188,446 shares outstanding at September 24, 2016          
Shares, CHF 10.00 par value, 208,077 shares authorized and issued; and 189,722 shares outstanding at December 26, 2015   17,979    1,797,435 
Additional paid-in capital   1,862,801    62,239 
Treasury stock   (464,163)   (414,637)
Retained earnings   1,919,846    1,930,517 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   25,766    (30,428)
Total stockholders' equity   3,362,229    3,345,126 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $4,591,906   $4,499,391 

 

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   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sept 24,   Sept 26,   Sept 24,   Sept 26, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net sales  $722,250   $679,690   $2,157,898   $2,038,913 
                     
Cost  of goods sold   316,270    317,500    949,110    913,352 
                     
Gross profit   405,980    362,190    1,208,788    1,125,561 
                     
Advertising expense   32,956    36,887    109,441    110,352 
Selling, general and administrative expense   96,959    94,057    296,246    290,359 
Research and development expense   116,449    105,789    339,008    321,031 
Total operating expense   246,364    236,733    744,695    721,742 
                     
Operating income   159,616    125,457    464,093    403,819 
                     
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income   8,226    6,851    24,109    22,295 
Foreign currency gains (losses)   (19,421)   30,573    (30,003)   (14,177)
Other income   1,344    2,010    2,914    2,707 
Total other income (expense)   (9,851)   39,434    (2,980)   10,825 
                     
Income before income taxes   149,765    164,891    461,113    414,644 
                     
Income tax provision   24,711    45,592    86,904    90,800 
                     
Net income  $125,054   $119,299   $374,209   $323,844 
                     
Net income per share:                    
Basic  $0.66   $0.63   $1.98   $1.69 
Diluted  $0.66   $0.63   $1.98   $1.69 
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   188,692    190,342    189,027    191,068 
Diluted   189,238    190,822    189,376    191,523 
                     
Dividends declared per share            $2.04   $2.04 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   13-Weeks Ended   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sept 24,   Sept 26,   Sept 24,   Sept 26, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net income  $125,054   $119,299   $374,209   $323,844 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   29,598    (55,161)   41,760    (34,690)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes   (2,429)   7,937    14,434    8,970 
Comprehensive income  $152,223   $72,075   $430,403   $298,124 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sept 24,   Sept 26, 
   2016   2015 
Operating activities:          
Net income  $374,209   $323,844 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   40,327    37,936 
Amortization   22,215    20,447 
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property and equipment   155    (190)
Provision for doubtful accounts   2,559    (1,781)
Deferred income taxes   (6,821)   5,796 
Unrealized foreign currency loss   19,536    30,473 
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories   20,943    9,925 
Stock compensation expense   29,211    19,596 
Realized gain on marketable securities   (1,068)   (76)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   76,372    123,875 
Inventories   (41,002)   (111,008)
Other current and non-current assets   3,400    (110,695)
Accounts payable   (40,694)   16,864 
Other current and non-current liabilities   1,942    (44,636)
Deferred revenue   (13,660)   (49,790)
Deferred cost   (9,906)   7,080 
Income taxes payable   14,648    (155,529)
Net cash provided by operating activities   492,366    122,131 
           
Investing activities:          
Purchases of property and equipment   (42,157)   (53,297)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   15    670 
Purchase of intangible assets   (4,706)   (2,817)
Purchase of marketable securities   (739,676)   (649,881)
Redemption of marketable securities   772,733    720,717 
Change in restricted cash   (6)   48 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (62,137)   (12,632)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (75,934)   2,808 
           
Financing activities:          
Dividends paid   (289,331)   (281,247)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan   (65,221)   (108,057)
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards   (184)   (241)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards   10,210    8,554 
Tax benefit from issuance of equity awards   365    1,257 
Net cash used in financing activities   (344,161)   (379,734)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   7,218    (26,566)
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   79,489    (281,361)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   833,070    1,196,268 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $912,559   $914,907 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

September 24, 2016

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

1.Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Additionally, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Item 2 of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-Q. Operating results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016.

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 26, 2015 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 26, 2015.

 

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 53-week 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 13-week quarters. The quarters ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015 both contain operating results for 13 weeks. The Company’s fiscal quarter and year ending December 31, 2016 will contain operating results for 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively.

 

At the Company’s Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2016, the Company’s shareholders approved the cancellation of 10,000 registered shares of the Company held by the Company (the “Formation Shares”) and the reduction in par value of each share of the Company from CHF 10 to CHF 0.10 and the amendment of the Company’s Articles of Association to effect a corresponding share capital reduction. The Company completed the cancellation of the Formation Shares and the reduction in par value of each share and the corresponding reduction of the Company’s issued share capital during the quarter ended September 24, 2016. The related reduction of share capital and corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital is reflected within the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 24, 2016.

 

2.Inventories

 

The components of inventories consist of the following:

 

   September 24,   December 26, 
   2016   2015 
         
Raw materials  $

153,247

   $203,173 
Work-in-process   

74,563

    69,690 
Finished goods   353,071    273,762 
Inventory reserves   (46,198)   (46,071)
Inventory, net of reserves  $534,683   $500,554 

 

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3.Earnings Per Share

 

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

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   Sep 24,   Sep 26, 
   2016   2015 
Numerator:          
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income  $125,054   $119,299 
           
Denominator:          
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares   188,692    190,342 
           
Effect of dilutive securities – stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units   546    480 
           
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares   189,238    190,822 
           
Basic net income per share  $0.66   $0.63 
           
Diluted net income per share  $0.66   $0.63 

 

   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sep 24,   Sep 26, 
   2016   2015 
Numerator:          
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income  $374,209   $323,844 
           
Denominator:          
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares   189,027    191,068 
           
Effect of dilutive securities – stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units   349    455 
           
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares   189,376    191,523 
           
Basic net income per share  $1.98   $1.69 
           
Diluted net income per share  $1.98   $1.69 

 

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There were 3,170 and 4,075 anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively “equity awards”) outstanding during the 13-week periods ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015, respectively.

 

There were 3,696 and 4,108 anti-dilutive equity awards outstanding during the 39-week periods ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015, respectively.

 

There were 26 and 5 shares issued as a result of exercises and releases of equity awards for the 13-week periods ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015, respectively.

 

There were 39 and 133 shares issued as a result of exercises and releases of equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015, respectively.

 

There were 285 employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares issued from outstanding Treasury stock during the 39-week period ended September 24, 2016.

 

There were 214 ESPP shares issued from outstanding Treasury stock during the 39-week period ended September 26, 2015.

 

4.Segment Information

 

The Company has identified five reportable segments – Auto, Aviation, Marine, Outdoor and Fitness. The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) assesses segment performance and allocates resources to each segment individually.

 

Net sales, gross profit, and operating income for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below. In 2016 the Company moved action camera related revenue and expenses from the Outdoor segment to the Auto segment, allowing for alignment and synergies with other camera-based efforts occurring within the Auto segment. The overall impact of the move was immaterial. However, action camera related operating results for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 26, 2015 have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.

 

   Reportable Segments 
                         
   Outdoor   Fitness   Marine   Auto   Aviation   Total 
                         
13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2016                              
                               
Net sales  $141,006   $189,161   $70,010   $214,637   $107,436   $722,250 
Gross profit  $88,497   $103,363   $39,891   $93,638   $80,591   $405,980 
Operating income  $49,271   $44,774   $10,332   $24,795   $30,444   $159,616 
                               
13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2015                              
                               
Net sales  $109,863   $143,216   $62,315   $270,064   $94,232   $679,690 
Gross profit  $66,442   $77,261   $34,115   $114,331   $70,041   $362,190 
Operating income  $37,409   $26,577   $5,737   $32,012   $23,722   $125,457 
                               
39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2016                              
                               
Net sales  $370,929   $544,434   $264,489   $655,963   $322,083   $2,157,898 
Gross profit  $232,652   $295,463   $148,554   $292,770   $239,349   $1,208,788 
Operating income  $125,721   $114,422   $49,172   $82,984   $91,794   $464,093 
                               
39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2015                              
                               
Net sales  $291,299   $432,859   $230,325   $789,870   $294,560   $2,038,913 
Gross profit  $181,525   $248,795   $128,204   $351,223   $215,814   $1,125,561 
Operating income  $98,135   $94,286   $34,204   $99,887   $77,307   $403,819 

 

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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 39-week periods ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and Australian Continent and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

 

   Americas   APAC   EMEA   Total 
September 24, 2016                    
Net sales to external customers  $1,073,610   $274,083   $810,205   $2,157,898 
Property and equipment, net  $297,747   $117,301   $39,198   $454,246 
                     
September 26, 2015                    
Net sales to external customers  $1,057,359   $237,202   $744,352   $2,038,913 
Property and equipment, net  $282,930   $108,650   $47,514   $439,094 

 

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 
   September 24,   September 26, 
   2016   2015 
         
Balance - beginning of period  $34,670   $26,101 
Accrual for products sold during the period   15,859    8,075 
Expenditures   (11,657)   (9,527)
Balance - end of period  $38,872   $24,649 
           
   39-Weeks Ended 
   September 24,   September 26, 
   2016   2015 
         
Balance - beginning of period  $30,449   $27,609 
Accrual for products sold during the period   46,170    25,165 
Expenditures   (37,747)   (28,125)
Balance - end of period  $38,872   $24,649 

 

6.Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is party to certain commitments, which include purchases of raw materials, advertising expenditures, investments in certain low income housing tax credit projects, and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. The aggregate amount of purchase orders and other commitments open as of September 24, 2016 was approximately $277,041. We cannot determine the aggregate amount of such purchase orders that represent contractual obligations because purchase orders may represent authorizations to purchase rather than binding agreements. Our purchase orders are based on our current needs and are typically fulfilled within short periods of time.

 

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

 

Management of the Company currently does not believe there is at least a reasonable possibility the Company may have incurred a material loss, or a material loss in excess of recorded accruals, with respect to loss contingencies individually and in the aggregate, for the fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2016. The results of legal proceedings, investigations and claims, however, cannot be predicted with certainty. Although management considers the likelihood to be remote, an adverse resolution of one or more of such matters in excess of management’s expectations could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations in a particular quarter or fiscal year.

 

The Company settled or resolved certain matters during the fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2016 that did not individually or in the aggregate have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 

7.Income Taxes

 

The Company’s income tax expense decreased from $45,592 to $24,711 for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2016, compared to the 13-week period ended September 26, 2015.  The effective tax rate decreased to 16.5% in the third quarter of 2016, compared to 27.6% in the third quarter of 2015 primarily due to shifts in the projected income mix by jurisdiction during the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter of 2015. The decrease in the effective tax rate was also a result of the permanent extension of the U.S. research and development tax credit legislation, which had not yet been extended in the third quarter of 2015.

 

The Company’s income tax expense decreased from $90,800 to $86,904 for the first three quarters of 2016, compared to the first three quarters of 2015.  The effective tax rate decreased to 18.8% for the first three quarters of 2016, compared to 21.9% in the first three quarters of 2015 primarily due to shifts in the projected income mix by jurisdiction for 2016 compared to the projection at third quarter of 2015. The decrease in the effective tax rate was also a result of the permanent extension of the U.S. research and development tax credit legislation, which had not yet been extended in the third quarter of 2015.

 

8.Marketable Securities

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Level 3Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   Fair Value Measurements as
of September 24, 2016
 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
U.S. Treasury securities  $28,884   $-   $28,884   $- 
Agency securities   69,674    -    69,674    - 
Mortgage-backed securities   255,568    -    255,568    - 
Corporate securities   908,400    -    908,400    - 
Municipal securities   189,067    -    189,067    - 
Other   77,314    -    77,314    - 
Total  $1,528,907   $-   $1,528,907   $- 

 

   Fair Value Measurements as
of December 26, 2015
 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
U.S. Treasury securities  $27,731   $-   $27,731   $- 
Agency securities   208,631    -    208,631    - 
Mortgage-backed securities   370,232    -    370,232    - 
Corporate securities   648,590    -    648,590    - 
Municipal securities   223,562    -    223,562    - 
Other   79,802    -    79,802    - 
Total  $1,558,548   $-   $1,558,548   $- 

 

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

 

   Available-For-Sale Securities as
of September 24, 2016
 
   Amortized Cost  

Gross Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross Unrealized

Losses- OTTI (1)

  

Gross Unrealized

Losses- Other (2)

  

Estimated Fair Value

(Net Carrying

Amount)

 
U.S. Treasury securities  $28,818   $109   $-   $(43)  $28,884 
Agency securities   69,603    139    (0)   (68)   69,674 
Mortgage-backed securities   256,470    683    (429)   (1,156)   255,568 
Corporate securities   909,648    3,403    (685)   (3,966)   908,400 
Municipal securities   188,475    1,148    (2)   (554)   189,067 
Other   77,295    32    (6)   (7)   77,314 
Total  $1,530,309   $5,514   $(1,122)  $(5,794)  $1,528,907 

 

   Available-For-Sale Securities as
of December 26, 2015
 
   Amortized Cost  

Gross Unrealized

Gains

  

Gross Unrealized

Losses- OTTI(1)

  

Gross Unrealized

Losses- Other(2)

  

Estimated Fair Value

(Net Carrying

Amount)

 
U.S. Treasury securities  $27,772   $27   $-   $(68)  $27,731 
Agency securities   211,248    105    (2,409)   (313)   208,631 
Mortgage-backed securities   376,801    191    (1,210)   (5,550)   370,232 
Corporate securities   656,447    179    (1,635)   (6,401)   648,590 
Municipal securities   223,991    636    (9)   (1,056)   223,562 
Other   79,853    4    (14)   (41)   79,802 
Total  $1,576,112   $1,142   $(5,277)  $(13,429)  $1,558,548 

 

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

 

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

 

The Company recognizes the credit component of other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities in "Other Income" and the noncredit component in "Other comprehensive income (loss)" for those securities that we do not intend to sell and for which it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell before recovery. During 2015 and the 39-week period ending September 24, 2016, the Company did not record any material impairment charges on its outstanding securities.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at September 24, 2016 were $692,047 and $685,131 respectively. Approximately 34.7% of securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at September 24, 2016. We have the ability to hold these securities until maturity or their value is recovered. We do not consider these unrealized losses to be other than temporary credit losses because there has been no material deterioration in credit quality and no change in the cash flows of the underlying securities. We do not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities; therefore, no material impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.

 

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

 

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The following tables display additional information regarding gross unrealized losses and fair value by major security type for available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 24, 2016 and December 26, 2015:

 

   As of September 24, 2016 
   Less than 12 Consecutive Months   12 Consecutive Months or Longer 
  

Gross Unrealized

Losses

   Fair Value  

Gross Unrealized

Losses

   Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury securities  $(43)  $11,468   $-   $- 
Agency securities   (68)   28,531    -    - 
Mortgage-backed securities   (649)   96,968    (936)   63,416 
Corporate securities   (3,210)   361,653    (1,441)   44,097 
Municipal securities   (513)   61,278    (43)   5,752 
Other   (1)   2,187    (12)   9,781 
Total  $(4,484)  $562,085   $(2,432)  $123,046 

 

   As of December 26, 2015 
   Less than 12 Consecutive Months   12 Consecutive Months or Longer 
  

Gross Unrealized

Losses

   Fair Value  

Gross Unrealized

Losses

   Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury securities  $(68)  $22,184   $-   $- 
Agency securities   (691)   117,803    (2,031)   69,418 
Mortgage-backed securities   (4,571)   263,735    (2,189)   83,722 
Corporate securities   (6,719)   521,731    (1,317)   50,374 
Municipal securities   (1,035)   116,033    (30)   6,557 
Other   (29)   14,666    (26)   14,927 
Total  $(13,113)  $1,056,152   $(5,593)  $224,998 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at September 24, 2016, 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  $201,478   $201,560 
Due after one year through five years   1,082,666    1,084,064 
Due after five years through ten years   234,596    231,764 
Due after ten years   11,569    11,519 
   $1,530,309   $1,528,907 

 

9.Share Repurchase Plan

 

On February 13, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $300,000 of the common shares of Garmin Ltd. The repurchases may be made from time to time as market and business conditions warrant on the open market or in negotiated transactions in compliance with the SEC’s Rule 10b-18. The timing and amounts of any repurchases will be determined by the Company’s management depending on market conditions and other factors including price, regulatory requirements and capital availability. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2016. As of September 24, 2016, the Company had repurchased 4,729 shares using cash of $196,633. There remains approximately $103,367 available to repurchase additional shares under this authorization.

 

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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 24, 2016:

 

   13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2016 
                 
  

Foreign Currency

Translation

Adjustment

  

Gross unrealized

losses on available-

for-sale securities-

OTTI(3)

  

Net unrealized gains

(losses) on available-

for-sale securities-

Other(4)

   Total 
Balance - beginning of period  $(1,945)  $(1,166)  $1,708   $(1,403)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification   29,598    44    (1,626)   28,016 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    -    (847)   (847)
Net current-period other comprehensive income   29,598    44    (2,473)   27,169 
Balance - end of period  $27,653   $(1,122)  $(765)  $25,766 

 

   39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2016 
                 
  

Foreign Currency

Translation

Adjustment

  

Gross unrealized

losses on available-

for-sale securities-

OTTI(3)

  

Net unrealized gains

(losses) on available-

for-sale securities-

Other(4)

   Total 
Balance - beginning of period  $(14,107)  $(5,277)  $(11,044)  $(30,428)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification   41,760    4,155    11,622    57,537 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    -    (1,343)   (1,343)
Net current-period other comprehensive income   41,760    4,155    10,279    56,194 
Balance - end of period  $27,653   $(1,122)  $(765)  $25,766 

 

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

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

 

The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2016:

 

13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2016
        

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  $880   Other income (expense)
    (33)  Income tax (provision) benefit
   $847   Net of tax

 

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39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2016
        

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  $1,068   Other income (expense)
    275   Income tax (provision) benefit
   $1,343   Net of tax

 

11.Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes previous revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires that a company will recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The new standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or in a modified retrospective approach in which the cumulative effect will be recognized as of the date of adoption. Additional updates to Topic 606 issued by the FASB in 2015 and 2016 include the following:

 

·ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date (“ASU 2015-14”), which defers the effective date of the new guidance such that the new provisions will now be required for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017

 

·ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (“ASU 2016-08”), which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations (reporting revenue gross versus net).

 

·ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (“ASU 2016-10”), which clarifies the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and classifying licensing arrangements

 

·ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients (“ASU 2016-12”), which clarifies the implementation guidance in a number of other areas.

 

The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new revenue standards on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). The standard addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to present a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet. Lessor accounting is substantially unchanged compared to the current accounting guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”), which is intended to simplify the accounting for share-based payment awards. The standard includes provisions addressing income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company does not intend to early adopt ASU 2016-09, rather, adoption will occur in the fiscal year ending December 30, 2017. ASU 2016-09 requires that tax effects from stock-based compensation be recognized in the income tax provision, as these amounts are currently recognized in additional paid-in capital. The Company believes this aspect of the standard may have a material effect on the income tax provision within the consolidated statements of income in future periods. Furthermore, under ASU 2016-09, excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements are classified as a cash flow from operations, rather than as a cash flow from financing activities. The Company will apply both changes prospectively. The Company is currently unable to reasonably estimate the impact of these changes due to the dependency of these items on the underlying share price of the Company.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”), which adds or clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The standard addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

12.Subsequent Events

 

On September 30, 2016, the Company acquired the shares of Iiyonet, Inc., a key distributor of Garmin’s consumer products in Japan. This acquisition was not material.

 

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 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 the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect or should unanticipated circumstances arise, 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 26, 2015. 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 website 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 26, 2015.

 

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

 

Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s results of operations as a percentage of net sales during the periods shown (the table may not foot due to rounding):

 

   13-Weeks Ended 
   September 24, 2016   September 26, 2015 
         
Net sales   100%   100%
Cost of goods sold   44%   47%
Gross profit   56%   53%
Advertising   5%   5%
Selling, general and administrative   13%   14%
Research and development   16%   16%
Total operating expenses   34%   35%
Operating income   22%   18%
Other income (expense), net   (1)%   6%
Income before income taxes   21%   24%
Provision for income taxes   3%   7%
Net income   17%   18%

 

   39-Weeks Ended 
   September 24, 2016   September 26, 2015 
         
Net sales   100%   100%
Cost of goods sold   44%   45%
Gross profit   56%   55%
Advertising   5%   5%
Selling, general and administrative   14%   14%
Research and development   16%   16%
Total operating expenses   35%   35%
Operating income   22%   20%
Other income (expense), net   0%   1%
Income before income taxes   21%   20%
Provision for income taxes   4%   4%
Net income   17%   16%

 

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

 

In 2016 the Company moved action camera related revenue and expenses from the Outdoor segment to the Auto segment, allowing for alignment and synergies with other camera-based efforts occurring within the Auto segment. The overall impact of the move was immaterial. However, action camera related operating results for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 26, 2015 have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Comparison of 13-weeks ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015

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

 

Net Sales

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Net Sales   % of Revenues   Net Sales   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $141,006    19%  $109,863    16%  $31,143    28%
Fitness   189,161    26%   143,216    21%   45,945    32%
Marine   70,010    10%   62,315    9%   7,695    12%
Auto   214,637    30%   270,064    40%   (55,427)   -21%
Aviation   107,436    15%   94,232    14%   13,204    14%
Total  $722,250    100%  $679,690    100%  $42,560    6%

 

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Net sales increased 6% for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2016 when compared to the year-ago quarter. All segments, excluding Auto grew in the quarter. Auto revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 30% in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 40% in the third quarter of 2015.

 

Total unit sales decreased slightly to 3,848 in the third quarter of 2016 from 3,861 in the same period of 2015.

 

Auto segment revenue decreased 21% from the year-ago quarter, primarily due to the ongoing PND market contraction and additional revenue deferrals with certain OEM products when compared to third quarter 2015. Revenues in our fitness segment increased 32% from the year-ago quarter on the strength of activity trackers, running, and cycling products. Revenues in our outdoor segment increased 28% from the year-ago quarter primarily driven by growth in our wearable category and the newly acquired DeLorme product lines. Revenues in our marine segment increased 12% from the year-ago quarter primarily due to increases in chartplotters, fish finders, and entertainment systems. Aviation revenues increased 14% from the year-ago quarter due to growth in both OEM and Aftermarket sales.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Cost of Goods   % of Revenues   Cost of Goods   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $52,509    37%  $43,421    40%  $9,088    21%
Fitness   85,798    45%   65,955    46%   19,843    30%
Marine   30,119    43%   28,200    45%   1,919    7%
Auto   120,999    56%   155,733    58%   (34,734)   -22%
Aviation   26,845    25%   24,191    26%   2,654    11%
Total  $316,270    44%  $317,500    47%  $(1,230)   0%

 

Cost of goods sold decreased 290 basis points as a percentage of revenue from the year-ago quarter with decreases across all segments. In absolute dollars third quarter 2016 cost of goods sold was $1.2 million lower than the prior year quarter, or relatively flat on a percentage change basis.

 

In the auto segment, the decrease of 22% in cost of goods sold reflects lower PND shipments.  In the outdoor and fitness segments, the increases of 21% and 30% in cost of goods sold, respectively, primarily reflect strong volume growth.  In the marine and aviation segments, the increases of 7% and 11% in cost of goods sold, respectively, reflect volume growth.

 

Gross Profit

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Gross Profit   % of Revenues   Gross Profit   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $88,497    63%  $66,442    60%  $22,055    33%
Fitness   103,363    55%   77,261    54%   26,102    34%
Marine   39,891    57%   34,115    55%   5,776    17%
Auto   93,638    44%   114,331    42%   (20,693)   -18%
Aviation   80,591    75%   70,041    74%   10,550    15%
Total  $405,980    56%  $362,190    53%  $43,790    12%

 

Gross profit dollars in the third quarter of 2016 increased 12% while gross profit margin increased 290 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2015. All segments had increases in gross margin rate.

 

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Advertising Expense

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015     
   Advertising       Advertising       Year over Year 
   Expense   % of Revenues   Expense   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $6,459    5%  $5,704    5%  $755    13%
Fitness   14,616    8%   16,394    11%   (1,778)   -11%
Marine   2,941    4%   3,220    5%   (279)   -9%
Auto   6,992    3%   10,229    4%   (3,237)   -32%
Aviation   1,948    2%   1,340    1%   608    45%
Total  $32,956    5%  $36,887    5%  $(3,931)   -11%

 

Advertising expense decreased 11% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenues. The decrease in absolute dollars was primarily in auto.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015     
   Selling, General &       Selling, General &       Year over Year 
   Admin. Expenses   % of Revenues   Admin. Expenses   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $20,074    14%  $14,099    13%  $5,975    42%
Fitness   27,294    14%   21,458    15%   5,836    27%
Marine   13,041    19%   12,119    19%   922    8%
Auto   30,875    14%   40,030    15%   (9,155)   -23%
Aviation   5,675    5%   6,351    7%   (676)   -11%
Total  $96,959    13%  $94,057    14%  $2,902    3%

 

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 3% in absolute dollars and decreased 40 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar increase is primarily due to increased bad debt expense and IT related costs. 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

 

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015     
   Research &       Research &       Year over Year 
   Development   % of Revenues   Development   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $12,693    9%  $9,230    8%  $3,463    38%
Fitness   16,679    9%   12,832    9%   3,847    30%
Marine   13,577    19%   13,039    21%   538    4%
Auto   30,976    14%   32,060    12%   (1,084)   -3%
Aviation   42,524    40%   38,628    41%   3,896    10%
Total  $116,449    16%  $105,789    16%  $10,660    10%

 

Research and development expense increased 10% due to ongoing development activities for new products. In absolute dollars, research and development costs increased $10.7 million when compared with the year-ago quarter and were stable as a percent of revenue. Our research and development spending is focused on product development, improving existing software capabilities, and exploring new categories.

 

Operating Income

 

   13-weeks ended September 24, 2016   13-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Operating Income   % of Revenues   Operating Income   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $49,271    35%  $37,409    34%  $11,862    32%
Fitness   44,774    24%   26,577    19%   18,197    68%
Marine   10,332    15%   5,737    9%   4,595    80%
Auto   24,795    12%   32,012    12%   (7,217)   -23%
Aviation   30,444    28%   23,722    25%   6,722    28%
Total  $159,616    22%  $125,457    18%  $34,159    27%

 

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Operating income increased 27% in absolute dollars and 360 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the third quarter of 2015. The increase in operating income is due to revenue growth and an improved gross margin percentage partially offset by an increase in operating expense.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

   13-weeks ended   13-weeks ended 
   September 24, 2016   September 26, 2015 
Interest Income  $8,226   $6,851 
Foreign Currency gains (losses)  (19,421)   30,573 
Other   1,344    2,010 
Total  $(9,851)  $39,434 

 

The average return on cash and investments during the third quarter of 2016 was 1.5% compared to 1.1% during the same quarter of 2015. Higher interest income in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to the same period of 2015, is attributable to an increased rate of return on investments.

 

Foreign currency gains and losses of the Company are typically driven by movements in the Taiwan Dollar and the Euro in relation to the U.S. Dollar. The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation. The U.S. Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Euro is the functional currency of most other European subsidiaries. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gains or losses results from the exchange rate impact on the significant cash, receivables, and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at one of the Company’s subsidiaries. Currency fluctuations related to currencies other than the Taiwan Dollar and the Euro are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

 

The $19.4 million currency loss in the third quarter of 2016 was primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against the Taiwan Dollar. During the third quarter of 2016, the U.S. Dollar weakened 3.5% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a loss of $20.9 million, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 1.0% against the Euro, resulting in a gain of $2.6 million. The remaining net currency loss of $1.1 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 

The $30.6 million currency gain in the third quarter 2015 was due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar while the U.S. Dollar weakened slightly against the Euro. During the third quarter of 2015, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 6.5% compared to the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a gain of $41.1 million while the U.S. Dollar weakened 0.1% against the Euro resulting in a gain of $0.3 million. The remaining net currency loss of $10.8 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 

Income Tax Provision

 

The Company’s income tax expense decreased from $45.6 million to $24.7 million for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2016, compared to the 13-week period ended September 26, 2015. The effective tax rate decreased to 16.5% in the third quarter of 2016, compared to 27.6% in the third quarter of 2015 primarily due to shifts in the projected income mix by jurisdiction during the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter of 2015. The decrease in the effective tax rate was also a result of the permanent extension of the U.S. research and development tax credit legislation, which had not yet been extended in the third quarter of 2015.

 

Net Income

 

As a result of the above, net income for the 13-weeks ended September 24, 2016 was $125.1 million compared to $119.3 million for the 13-week period ended September 26, 2015, an increase of $5.8 million.

 

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Comparison of 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2016 and September 26, 2015

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

 

Net Sales

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Net Sales   % of Revenues   Net Sales   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $370,929    17%  $291,299    14%  $79,630    27%
Fitness   544,434    26%   432,859    21%   111,575    26%
Marine   264,489    12%   230,325    11%   34,164    15%
Auto   655,963    30%   789,870    39%   (133,907)   -17%
Aviation   322,083    15%   294,560    15%   27,523    9%
Total  $2,157,898    100%  $2,038,913    100%  $118,985    6%

 

Net sales increased 6% for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2016 when compared to the prior year period. All segments had an increase in revenue except for auto. Auto revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 30% in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to 39% in the first three quarters of 2015.

 

Total unit sales increased 3% to 11,374 in the first three quarters of 2016 from 11,055 in the same period of 2015.

 

Auto segment revenue decreased 17% from the year-ago period, primarily due to the ongoing PND market contraction and additional revenue deferrals with certain OEM products when compared to first three quarters of 2015. Outdoor revenue increased 27% primarily driven by growth in our wearables and the newly acquired DeLorme product lines. Fitness revenues increased 26% due to growth of our activity tracker, running, and cycling categories. Revenues in our marine segment increased 15% primarily due to increases in chartplotters, fish finders, and entertainment systems compared to the first three quarters of 2015. Aviation revenues increased 9% from the year-ago period due to growth in both OEM and Aftermarket sales.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Cost of Goods   % of Revenues   Cost of Goods   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $138,277    37%  $109,774    38%  $28,503    26%
Fitness   248,971    46%   184,064    43%   64,907    35%
Marine   115,935    44%   102,121    44%   13,814    14%
Auto   363,193    55%   438,647    56%   (75,454)   -17%
Aviation   82,734    26%   78,746    27%   3,988    5%
Total  $949,110    44%  $913,352    45%  $35,758    4%

 

Cost of goods sold increased 4% in absolute dollars for the first three quarters of 2016 when compared to the year ago period.

 

In the auto segment, the cost of goods decline reflects lower PND shipments. In the outdoor and fitness segments, the increases of 26% and 35% in cost of goods sold, respectively, primarily reflect strong volume growth. In the marine and aviation segments, the increases of 14% and 5% in cost of goods sold, respectively, reflect volume growth.

 

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Gross Profit

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Gross Profit   % of Revenues   Gross Profit   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $232,652    63%  $181,525    62%  $51,127    28%
Fitness   295,463    54%   248,795    57%   46,668    19%
Marine   148,554    56%   128,204    56%   20,350    16%
Auto   292,770    45%   351,223    44%   (58,453)   -17%
Aviation   239,349    74%   215,814    73%   23,535    11%
Total  $1,208,788    56%  $1,125,561    55%  $83,227    7%

 

Gross profit dollars in the first three quarters of 2016 increased 7% while gross profit margin increased 80 basis points compared to the first three quarters of 2015. Fitness margin declined to 54% due to product mix. All other segment gross margin rates are relatively consistent between the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the first three quarters of 2015.

 

Advertising Expense

 

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015     
   Advertising       Advertising       Year over Year 
   Expense   % of Revenues   Expense   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $18,319    5%  $16,059    6%  $2,260    14%
Fitness   51,844    10%   47,519    11%   4,325    9%
Marine   12,267    5%   13,020    6%   (753)   -6%
Auto   21,790    3%   29,260    4%   (7,470)   -26%
Aviation   5,221    2%   4,494    2%   727    16%
Total  $109,441    5%  $110,352    5%  $(911)   -1%

 

Advertising expense decreased 1% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago period. The decrease in absolute dollars is primarily attributable to auto partially offset by fitness and outdoor.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015     
   Selling, General &       Selling, General &       Year over Year 
   Admin. Expenses   % of Revenues   Admin. Expenses   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $54,321    15%  $39,880    14%  $14,441    36%
Fitness   82,104    15%   68,661    16%   13,443    20%
Marine   46,579    18%   41,396    18%   5,183    13%
Auto   94,665    14%   121,752    15%   (27,087)   -22%
Aviation   18,577    6%   18,670    6%   (93)   0%
Total  $296,246    14%  $290,359    14%  $5,887    2%

 

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 2% in absolute dollars and decreased 50 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase is primarily due to increased bad debt expense and IT related costs. 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

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015     
   Research &       Research &       Year over Year 
   Development   % of Revenues   Development   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $34,291    9%  $27,451    9%  $6,840    25%
Fitness   47,093    9%   38,329    9%   8,764    23%
Marine   40,536    15%   39,584    17%   952    2%
Auto   93,331    14%   100,324    13%   (6,993)   -7%
Aviation   123,757    38%   115,343    39%   8,414    7%
Total  $339,008    16%  $321,031    16%  $17,977    6%

 

Research and development expense increased 6% due to ongoing development activities for new products. In absolute dollars, research and development costs increased $18.0 million when compared with the year-ago period and remained relatively flat as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago period. Our research and development spending is focused on product development, improving existing software capabilities, and exploring new categories.

 

Operating Income

 

 

   39-weeks ended September 24, 2016   39-weeks ended September 26, 2015   Year over Year 
   Operating Income   % of Revenues   Operating Income   % of Revenues   $ Change   % Change 
Outdoor  $125,721    34%  $98,135    34%  $27,586    28%
Fitness   114,422    21%   94,286    22%   20,136    21%
Marine   49,172    19%   34,204    15%   14,968    44%
Auto   82,984    13%   99,887    13%   (16,903)   -17%
Aviation   91,794    29%   77,307    26%   14,487    19%
Total  $464,093    22%  $403,819    20%  $60,274    15%

 

Operating income increased 15% in absolute dollars and 170 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. Revenue growth with a relatively flat gross margin percentage contributed to the growth, slightly offset by increased operating expenses, as discussed above.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

   39-weeks ended   39-weeks ended 
   September 24, 2016   September 26, 2015 
Interest Income  $24,109   $22,295 
Foreign Currency gains(losses)   (30,003)   (14,177)
Other   2,914    2,707 
Total  $(2,980)  $10,825 

 

The average return on cash and investments during the first three quarters of 2016 was 1.4% compared to 1.2% during the same period of 2015. The increase in interest income is attributable to an increased rate of return on investments.

 

The $30.0 million currency loss in the first three quarters of 2016 was primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against the Taiwan Dollar. During the first three quarters of 2016, the U.S. Dollar weakened 5.0% against the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $32.1 million, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.3% against the Euro, resulting in a gain of $3.3 million. The remaining net currency loss of $1.2 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 

The majority of the $14.2 million currency loss in the first three quarters of 2015 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against both the Euro and the Taiwan Dollar. During the first three quarters of 2015, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 8.2% compared to the Euro resulting in a loss of $24.7 million while strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar by 4.1% resulting in a gain of $20.6 million. The remaining net currency loss of $10.1 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

 

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Income Tax Provision

 

The Company’s income tax expense decreased from $90.8 million to $86.9 million for the first three quarters of 2016, compared to the first three quarters of 2015.  The effective tax rate decreased to 18.8% for the first three quarters of 2016, compared to 21.9% in the first three quarters of 2015 primarily due to shifts in the projected income mix by jurisdiction for 2016 compared to the projection at third quarter of 2015. The decrease in the effective tax rate was also a result of the permanent extension of the U.S. research and development tax credit legislation, which had not yet been extended in the third quarter of 2015.

 

Net Income

 

Net income for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2016 was $374.2 million compared to $323.8 million for the 39-week period ended September 26, 2015, an increase of $50.4 million.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Operating Activities

 

   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sept 24,   Sept 26, 
(In thousands)  2016   2015 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $492,366   $122,131 

 

The $370.2 million increase in cash provided by operating activities in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the first three quarters of 2015 was primarily due to the following:

 

·the impact of income taxes payable providing $170.2 million more cash, primarily related to the timing of 2015 income tax payments associated with the inter-company restructuring that was announced in the third quarter of 2014
·other current and noncurrent assets providing $114.1 million more cash primarily related to the timing of payments for royalties
·inventories providing $70.0 million more cash primarily due to reduced purchases of raw materials
·net income increasing $50.4 million as discussed in the Results of Operations section above
·other current and noncurrent liabilities providing $46.6 million more cash primarily due to timing of payments for royalties and
·deferred revenue providing $36.1 million more working capital benefit due to the net decrease in amortization of previously deferred revenue and additional revenue deferrals associated with certain auto OEM products

 

Partially offset by:

 

·accounts payable providing $57.6 million less cash primarily due to the timing of purchases
·accounts receivable providing $47.5 million less working capital benefit primarily due to the net decrease in utilization of rebates receivable associated with royalties, partially offset by increased collections of trade receivables and

 

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Investing Activities

 

   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sept 24,   Sept 26, 
(In thousands)  2016   2015 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  $(75,934)  $2,808 

 

The $78.7 million decrease in cash provided by investing activities in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to first three quarters of 2015 was primarily due to the following:

 

·decreased net redemptions of marketable securities of $37.8 million and
·increased cash payments for acquisitions of $49.5 million

 

Partially offset by:

 

·decreased purchases of property and equipment of $11.1 million

 

It is management’s goal to invest the on-hand cash in accordance with the investment policy, which has been approved by the Board of Directors of each applicable Garmin entity holding the cash. 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 returns on cash and investments during first three quarters of 2016 and 2015 were approximately 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively.

 

Financing Activities

 

   39-Weeks Ended 
   Sept 24,   Sept 26, 
(In thousands)  2016   2015 
Net cash used in financing activities  $(344,161)  $(379,734)

 

The $35.6 million decrease in cash used in financing activities in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to first three quarters of 2015 was primarily due to the following:

 

·decreased purchases of treasury stock of $42.8 million under our share repurchase authorization

 

Partially offset by:

 

·increased dividend payments of $8.1 million due to the year-over-year increase of our dividend rate

 

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

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

There are numerous market risks that can affect our future business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part II, “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2015. There have been no material changes during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2016 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K related to market sensitivity, inflation, foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely fashion.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. As of September 24, 2016, 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 24, 2016 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 24, 2016 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

 

The following information supplements and amends the discussion set forth under Part I, Item 3 "Legal Proceedings" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2015 and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 25, 2016.

 

Garmin Switzerland GmbH and Garmin Corporation v. Navico, Inc., C-MAP USA, Inc. and C-MAP/ Commercial Ltd..

 

On October 17, 2016 Garmin Switzerland GmbH and Garmin Corporation filed a complaint for patent infringement and trademark infringement against Navico, Inc., C-MAP USA, Inc. and C-MAP/ Commercial, Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. The lawsuit claims that Navico infringes Garmin’s US Patent No.7,268,703 (“the ‘703 patent”) relating to marine autoguidance) and Garmin’s US Patent No. 6,459,987.(“the ‘987  patent”) relating to trackback features, and that Navico infringes Garmin’s US trademark registration for “TracBack” by Navico’s use of the trademark “TrackBack”. In addition the lawsuit claims that Navico’s use of the “Trackback” trademark constitutes common law trademark infringement and false designation and unfair competition under federal law by Navico and unfair business practices and unfair competition by Navico under Kansas law. The lawsuit also claims that C-MAP infringes the ‘703 patent. The lawsuit claims damages, and injunctive relief.

 

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

 

On August 8, 2016 the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied ICON’s appeal and affirmed the ruling of the United States District Court for the District of Utah that the doctrine of issue preclusion applied to prevent ICON from relitigating the finding by another United States District Court that the only remaining ICON patent-in-suit was invalid for indefiniteness. On September 7, 2016 ICON filed a petition with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit requesting a rehearing of its appeal en banc.  On October 14, 2016, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals denied ICON’s petition for rehearing.

 

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

 

On August 18, 2016 the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) granted Navico’s petition for modification of the limited exclusion order and issued a modified limited exclusion order. On August 24, 2016 Garmin filed with the ITC a motion to stay the modified limited exclusion order pending Garmin’s appeal of this order. On August 29, 2016 Garmin filed a notice of appeal against the ITC’s modified limited exclusion order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “Federal Circuit Court of Appeals”). On August 30, 2016 Garmin filed with the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals a motion for an interim stay of the ITC’s modified exclusion order and a stay of such order pending resolution of Garmin’s appeal. On August 30, 2016 Garmin also filed with the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals a motion to expedite the schedule for Garmin’s motion for an interim stay of the ITC’s modified exclusion order and a stay of such order pending resolution of Garmin’s appeal and a motion for an expedited schedule for Garmin’s appeal against the modified limited exclusion order. On September 6, 2016 Navico filed with the ITC its opposition to Garmin’s motion for a stay of the modified limited exclusion order. On September 6, 2016 Navico filed with the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals its opposition to Garmin’s motion to expedite the schedule for Garmin’s motion for an interim stay of the ITC’s modified exclusion order and a stay of such order pending resolution of Garmin’s appeal and its opposition to Garmin’s motion for an expedited schedule for Garmin’s appeal against the modified limited exclusion order. On September 6, 2016 the ITC filed with the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals its opposition to Garmin’s motion for an interim stay of the ITC’s modified exclusion order and a stay of such order pending resolution of Garmin’s appeal and its opposition to Garmin’s motion for an expedited schedule for Garmin’s appeal against the modified limited exclusion order. On September 21, 2016 the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals granted Garmin’s motion to expedite the schedule for Garmin’s appeal against the modified limited exclusion order. On October 20, 2016, the ITC denied Garmin’s motion to stay the modified limited exclusion order pending appeal. On October 21, 2016, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals denied Garmin’s motion to stay the modified limited exclusion order pending appeal.

 

On August 30, 2016, Navico filed a new request that the ITC initiate an enforcement proceeding. The ITC initiated that proceeding on October 11, 2016.

 

With respect to the appeal that Garmin filed with the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals on February 10, 2016, Garmin filed its opening brief on September 9, 2016, Navico filed its responsive brief on September 27, 2016 and the ITC filed its responsive brief on September 27, 2016.  Garmin’s reply brief was filed on October 17, 2016.

 

Navico Inc. And Navico Holding AS v. Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas)

 

On April 1, 2016 Garmin filed a motion to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. On April 19, 2016 Navico filed an opposition to the motion to transfer and on April 29, 2016 Garmin filed a reply to this opposition. On May 29, 2016 Navico filed a sur-reply in support of its opposition. The court has scheduled a claim construction hearing for February 3, 2017 and a trial date commencing on September 5, 2017.

 

Pioneer Corporation v. Iiyonet Inc.

 

On August 31, 2016 the Tokyo District Court dismissed all of Pioneer’s claims and held that Garmin’s products do not infringe any of Pioneer’s asserted patents. On September 14, 2016 Pioneer filed an appeal from this ruling.

 

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

 

On August 10, 2016 the Special Master issued a report and recommendations in which he recommended to the Court (a) the denial of two motions in limine filed by Visteon which had sought to exclude certain evidence from being offered at trial by Garmin and (b) the granting of Garmin’s motion in limine to exclude certain expert testimony concerning alleged infringement of the 5,654,892 patent. On September 12, 2016 the Court issued an opinion and order in which it (a) granted Visteon’s motion in limine to exclude evidence of the fee agreement between Visteon and its counsel, (b) denied Visteon’s moton in limine to exclude evidence of a certain license agreement, and (c) denied Visteon’s motion to exclude Garmin’s expert witness on damages from testifying as to damages on behalf of Garmin. On October 14, 2016 the Court issued an order granting Garmin’s motion to exclude testimony of two of Visteon’s expert witnesses, including the testimony of Visteon’s expert witness as to damages. On October 20, 2016, the Court adopted the Special Master’s findings regarding the denied motions in limine but reversed the Special Master’s finding on the 5,654,892 patent to allow Visteon to present use survey evidence.

 

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

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There are many risks and uncertainties that can affect our future business, financial performance or share price. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26,  2015, as amended and supplemented by the risk factor set forth below. 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.

 

The following is an amended and restated version of a Risk Factor included in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2015:

 

Economic, regulatory and political conditions and uncertainty could adversely affect our revenue and margins.

 

Our revenue and margins depend significantly on general economic conditions and the demand for products in the markets in which we compete. Economic weakness or constrained consumer and business spending has resulted in periods of decreased revenue and in the future, could result in decreased revenue and problems with our ability to manage inventory levels and collect customer receivables. In addition, financial difficulties experienced by our retailers and OEM customers have resulted, and could result in the future, in significant bad debt write-offs and additions to reserves in our receivables and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

The United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum on June 23, 2016 in which a majority of voters voted to exit the European Union (EU). Due to the unprecedented nature of the proposed withdrawal, significant uncertainty exists surrounding the timing and terms of the proposed exit. We have operations in the UK and several EU member states whose currencies, namely British Pound Sterling (GBP) and Euro, economies, taxation, and trade regulation, among other factors, could be adversely impacted by the negotiations and outcomes of the UK’s leaving the EU, which is likely to be a lengthy and complicated process. These events could have a material adverse effect on our business operations, results of operations and financial condition.

 

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

 

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

 

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

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

 

Period  Total # of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price
Paid Per Share
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs
   Maximum Number of Shares
(or approx. Dollar Value of Shares in
thousands) That may yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or Program
 
June 26, 2016 - July 23, 2016   182,500   $43.01    182,500   $115,641 
July 24, 2016 - August 20, 2016   12,500   $45.95    12,500   $115,066 
August 21, 2016 - September 24, 2016   242,453   $48.26    242,453   $103,367 
                     
Total   437,453   $46.00    437,453   $103,367 

 

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 3.1 Articles of Association of Garmin Ltd., as amended on June 10, 2016 
   
Exhibit 10.1 Garmin Ltd. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2016.
   
Exhibit 10.2 Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2016.
   
Exhibit 10.3 Garmin Ltd. 2011 Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2016.
   
Exhibit 10.4 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2011 Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan.
   
Exhibit 10.5 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for Swiss grantees.
   
Exhibit 10.6 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for Canadian grantees.
   
Exhibit 10.7 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for non-Swiss and non-Canadian grantees.
   
Exhibit 10.8 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to Swiss grantees who are executive officers.
   
Exhibit 10.9 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to Swiss grantees who are not executive officers.
   
Exhibit 10.10 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to Canadian grantees who are not executive officers.
   
Exhibit 10.11 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to non-Swiss and non-Canadian grantees who are executive officers.
   
Exhibit 10.12 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to non-Swiss and non-Canadian grantees who are not executive officers.
   
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/ Douglas G. Boessen
    Douglas G. Boessen
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer and
    Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Dated: October 26, 2016

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
Exhibit 3.1   Articles of Association of Garmin Ltd., as amended on June 10, 2016 
     
Exhibit 10.1   Garmin Ltd. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2016.
     
Exhibit 10.2   Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2016.
     
Exhibit 10.3   Garmin Ltd. 2011 Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2016.
     
Exhibit 10.4   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2011 Non-Employee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan.
     
Exhibit 10.5   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for Swiss grantees.
     
Exhibit 10.6   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for Canadian grantees.
     
Exhibit 10.7   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for non-Swiss and non-Canadian grantees.
     
Exhibit 10.8   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to Swiss grantees who are executive officers.
     
Exhibit 10.9   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to Swiss grantees who are not executive officers.
     
Exhibit 10.10   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to Canadian grantees who are not executive officers.
     
Exhibit 10.11   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to non-Swiss and non-Canadian grantees who are executive officers.
     
Exhibit 10.12   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement pursuant to the Garmin Ltd. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, for awards of performance-based and time-based vesting restricted stock unit awards to non-Swiss and non-Canadian grantees who are not executive officers.
     
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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