GARMIN LTD

Previous wording

Garmin’s fiscal year is based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Fiscal years 2024 and 2023 each contained 52 weeks, and fiscal year 2022 contained 53 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, all years and dates refer to the Company’s fiscal year and fiscal periods. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this document to "we", "us", "our", "the Company" and similar terms refer to Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

Current wording

Garmin’s fiscal year is based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 each contained 52 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, all years and dates refer to the Company’s fiscal year and fiscal periods. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this document to “we”, “us”, “our”, “the Company” and similar terms refer to Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

Previous wording

The Company is a leading worldwide provider of wireless devices, many of which feature Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin is organized in the five operating segments of fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM. These operating segments represent our reportable segments. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), allocates resources and assesses performance of each operating segment individually.

Current wording

The Company is a leading worldwide producer of innovative products, many of which feature Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, services and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin is organized in the five operating segments of fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM, which represent the primary markets served by the Company. These operating segments also represent our reportable segments. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), allocates resources and assesses performance of each operating segment individually.

Previous wording

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The presentation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to customer sales programs and incentives, product returns, bad debts, inventories, investments, goodwill, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Refer to Note 1 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for our significant accounting policies related to our critical accounting estimates.

Current wording

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The presentation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to customer sales programs and incentives, product returns, bad debts, inventories, investments, goodwill, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Refer to Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for our significant accounting policies related to our critical accounting estimates.

Previous wording

We recognize liabilities associated with uncertain income tax positions, including those related to transfer pricing, based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. We recognize the tax benefits from an uncertain tax position only if payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be not required or it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement.

Current wording

The Company recognizes liabilities associated with uncertain income tax positions, including those related to the application of transfer pricing rules to certain intercompany transactions, based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company recognizes the tax benefits from an uncertain tax position only if payment of those amounts ultimately proves to be not required or it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement.

Previous wording

Our net sales are primarily generated through sales to our retail partners, dealer and distributor network, installation and repair shops, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), our online webshop (garmin.com), subscriptions for connected services, and our own retail stores. Refer to the Revenue Recognition discussion in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We aim to achieve a quick turnaround on orders we receive from our retail, dealer, and distributor customers. Certain arrangements with OEM customers are entered into at the beginning of an aircraft, boat, or vehicle life cycle with the intent to fulfill customer purchasing requirements for the entire production life, although there are generally no firm volume commitments, and sales are therefore generated on an order-by-order basis. As a result, we do not believe backlog information is material to the understanding of our business.

Current wording

Certain arrangements with OEM customers are entered into at the beginning of an aircraft, boat, or vehicle life cycle with the intent to fulfill customer purchasing requirements for the entire production life, although there are generally no firm volume commitments, and sales are therefore generated on an order-by-order basis. Orders from dealer and distributor customers for Garmin’s consumer products are typically subject to certain fulfillment requirements and placed with short lead times. As a result, we do not believe backlog information is material to the understanding of our business.

Previous wording

Raw material costs are our most significant component of cost of goods sold. Our existing practice of performing the design and manufacture of our products in-house has enabled us to source components from different suppliers and, where possible, to redesign our products to leverage lower-cost or more readily available components.

Current wording

Raw materials are our most significant component of cost of goods sold. Our existing practice of performing the design and manufacture of the majority of our products in-house has enabled us to source components from different suppliers and, where possible, to redesign our products to leverage lower-cost or more readily available components.

Previous wording

We believe that our flexible production model allows our factories to experience relatively low costs of manufacturing. In general, products manufactured in Taiwan have been our highest volume products. Our manufacturing labor costs historically have been lower in Taiwan than in other locations.

Current wording

We believe that our flexible production model allows our factories to experience relatively low costs of manufacturing. In general, products manufactured in Taiwan have been our highest volume products. Our manufacturing labor costs historically have been lower in Taiwan than in most other locations.

Previous wording

Shipping and handling costs associated with the transportation and delivery of our products are included in cost of goods sold. Such costs fluctuate due to a number of factors, including market pricing and the mix of modes of transportation we utilize.

Current wording

Shipping and handling costs associated with the transportation and delivery of our products are included in cost of goods sold. Such costs fluctuate due to a number of factors, including freight market pricing and the mix of modes of transportation we utilize.

Previous wording

In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company changed the presentation of operating expense to include advertising expense within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company's consolidated statements of income, which management believes to be a more meaningful presentation. Results for the 52-week and 53-week periods ended December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, have been recast to conform to current period presentation. This change had no effect on the Company’s consolidated operating or net income.

Current wording

As previously announced, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company changed the presentation of operating expense to include advertising expense within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of income, which management believes to be a more meaningful presentation. The Company continued this presentation of operating expense in the current period. Results for the 52-week period ended December 30, 2023 were recast to conform to this presentation. This change had no effect on the Company’s consolidated operating or net income.

Previous wording

The table below sets forth our results of operations through operating income for each of our five reportable segments. The Company’s CODM primarily uses operating income as the measure of profit or loss to assess segment performance and allocate resources. Operating income represents net sales less costs of goods sold and operating expenses. Net sales are directly attributed to each segment. Most costs of goods sold and the majority of operating expenses are also directly attributed to each segment, while certain other costs of goods sold and operating expenses are allocated to the segments in a reasonable manner considering the specific facts and circumstances of the expenses being allocated. For each line item in the table below, the total of the reportable segments’ amounts equals the amount in the consolidated statements of income.

Current wording

The table below sets forth the results of operations through operating income (loss) for each of our five reportable segments. Operating income (loss) represents net sales less costs of goods sold and operating expenses. Net sales are directly attributed to each segment. Most costs of goods sold and the majority of operating expenses are also directly attributed to each segment, while certain other costs of goods sold and operating expenses are allocated to the segments in a reasonable manner considering the specific facts and circumstances of the expenses being allocated. For each line item in the table below, the total of the reportable segments’ amounts equals the amount in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Previous wording

Net sales increased 20% in fiscal year 2024 when compared to the year-ago period. Total unit sales increased approximately 15% to 18.6 million units in 2024 from 16.2 million units in 2023. Outdoor revenue represented the largest portion of our revenue mix at 31% in 2024, compared to 32% in 2023.

Current wording

Net sales increased 15% in fiscal year 2025 when compared to the year-ago period. Total unit sales increased approximately 11% to 20.7 million units in 2025 from 18.6 million units in 2024. The increase in net sales differs from the increase in total unit sales primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix. Fitness revenue was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 33% in 2025, while outdoor was the largest portion of our revenue mix in 2024 at 31%.

Previous wording

The increase in fitness revenue was driven by sales growth across all product categories, led by strong demand for wearables. Outdoor revenue increased primarily due to sales growth in adventure watches. Aviation revenue increased primarily due to growth in OEM product categories. The increase in marine revenue was primarily driven by contributions from the Company's acquisition of JL Audio. Auto OEM revenue increased primarily due to increased shipments of domain controllers.

Current wording

The increase in fitness revenue was primarily driven by strong demand for wearables. Outdoor revenue increased primarily due to sales growth in adventure watches. The increase in aviation revenue was driven by sales growth in OEM and aftermarket product categories. The increase in marine revenue was driven by sales growth across multiple product categories, led by chartplotters. Auto OEM revenue increased primarily due to sales growth in domain controllers.

Previous wording

Gross profit dollars in fiscal year 2024 increased 23%, primarily due to the increase in net sales compared to the year-ago period as described above. Consolidated gross margin increased 120 basis points when compared to the year-ago period due to higher margins within certain segments, partially offset by unfavorable segment mix.

Current wording

Gross profit dollars in fiscal year 2025 increased 15%, primarily due to the increase in net sales compared to the year-ago period as described above. Consolidated gross margin was flat when compared to the year-ago period.

Previous wording

Total operating expense increased 10% in absolute dollars and decreased 320 basis points as a percent of revenue in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023.

Current wording

Total operating expense increased 13% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. Operating expense, as a percent of segment net sales, decreased in the fitness and aviation segments by 220 basis points and 170 basis points, respectively, when compared to the year-ago period due to increased sales and greater leverage of expenses. Operating expense, as a percent of segment net sales, increased in the outdoor segment by 140 basis points over the year-ago period, as the year-over-year increase of operating expense was greater than that of net sales. Operating expense, as a percent of segment net sales, was relatively flat in the marine and auto OEM segments when compared to the year-ago period.

Previous wording

Research and development expense increased 10% in absolute dollars and decreased 150 basis points as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs.

Current wording

Research and development expense increased 13% in absolute dollars and remained relatively flat as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel-related expenses.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 10% in absolute dollars and decreased 170 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily attributable to increased personnel-related expenses and information technology costs.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 13% in absolute dollars and remained relatively flat as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher personnel-related expenses and advertising.

Previous wording

The average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the 52-weeks ended December 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023 were 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively. Interest income increased primarily due to higher balances of cash and investments and higher yields on fixed-income securities.

Current wording

The average interest rate return on cash and investments during the 52-weeks ended December 27, 2025 was 3.3%, and remained relatively flat compared to 3.3% during the 52-weeks ended December 28, 2024. Interest income increased primarily due to higher balances of cash and investments.

Previous wording

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar. The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation, the Euro is the functional currency of several subsidiaries, and the U.S. Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd., although some transactions and balances are denominated in British Pounds. Other notable currency exposures include the Australian Dollar and Polish Zloty. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash and marketable securities, receivables and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.

Current wording

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar. The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation, the Euro is the functional currency of several subsidiaries, and the U.S. Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd., although some transactions and balances are denominated in British Pounds. Other notable currency exposures include the Australian Dollar, Polish Zloty, and Swiss Franc. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash, receivables and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.

Previous wording

The $26.4 million currency gain recognized in fiscal 2023 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Polish Zloty and Euro, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening at times during the year against the Taiwan Dollar. During this period, the U.S. Dollar weakened 12.3% against the Polish Zloty and 3.1% against the Euro, resulting in gains of $24.4 million and $8.8 million, respectively, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening at times during the year against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a net loss of $5.1 million. The remaining net currency loss of $1.7 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Current wording

The $7.8 million currency gain recognized in fiscal 2025 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Euro and Polish Zloty, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Swiss Franc and Taiwan Dollar. During this period, the U.S. Dollar weakened 12.9% against the Euro and 14.3% against the Polish Zloty, resulting in gains of $49.2 million and $8.1 million, respectively, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening 14.1% against the Swiss Franc and 4.6% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in losses of $36.9 million and $16.8 million, respectively. The remaining net currency gain of $4.2 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Previous wording

Global taxing standards continue to evolve as a result of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) recommendations aimed at preventing perceived base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational corporations, including the establishment of a global minimum tax rate of 15%. Many countries in which Garmin operates have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, global minimum tax legislation. Additionally, the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen passed legislation in 2023 that increased the cantonal corporate tax rate in 2024, resulting in a combined federal and cantonal statutory tax rate of approximately 15% in Switzerland. The increase in our effective tax rate in 2024 as compared to 2023 and 2022 is primarily due to the increase in the combined Switzerland statutory tax rate, while our effective tax rate in 2023 also benefited from the discrete impacts noted above.

Current wording

Global taxing standards continue to evolve as a result of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) recommendations aimed at preventing perceived base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational corporations, including the establishment of a global minimum tax rate of 15% under the “Pillar Two” framework. Many countries in which Garmin operates have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, global minimum tax legislation. Additionally, the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen passed legislation in 2023 that increased the cantonal corporate tax rate in 2024, resulting in a combined federal and cantonal statutory tax rate of approximately 15% in Switzerland.

Previous wording

As a result of the various factors noted above net income increased 9% to $1,411.4 million from $1,289.6 million in the prior year.

Current wording

As a result of the various factors noted above net income increased 18% to $1,663.9 million from $1,411.4 million in the prior year.

Previous wording

As of December 28, 2024, we had approximately $3.7 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. Management invests idle or surplus cash in accordance with the investment policy, which has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary objectives are to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. Garmin’s average interest rate returns on cash and investments during fiscal 2024 and 2023 were 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively. The fair value of our securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, in the performance of the underlying collateral, and in the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors. See Note 4 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding marketable securities.

Current wording

As of December 27, 2025, we had approximately $4.1 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. Management invests idle or surplus cash in accordance with the Company’s investment policy, which has been approved by Garmin’s Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary objectives are to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. Garmin’s average interest rate returns on cash and investments during fiscal 2025 and 2024 were 3.3% and 3.3%, respectively. The fair value of our securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, in the performance of the underlying collateral, and in the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors. See Note 4–Marketable Securities in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding marketable securities.

Previous wording

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $1,432.5 million for fiscal 2024, compared to $1,376.3 million for fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cash received from customers primarily driven by higher net sales, partially offset by increases in cash paid for cost of goods sold and operating expenses in fiscal 2024 when compared to fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $1,633.4 million for fiscal 2025, compared to $1,432.5 million for fiscal 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cash received from customers primarily driven by higher net sales, partially offset by increases in cash paid for cost of goods sold and operating expenses in fiscal 2025 when compared to fiscal 2024.

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Cash used in investing activities totaled $393.3 million for fiscal 2024, compared to $333.0 million for fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net purchases of marketable securities in fiscal 2024 compared to net redemptions of marketable securities in fiscal 2023. This was partially offset by a decrease in cash used for acquisitions in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Cash used in investing activities totaled $645.2 million for fiscal 2025, compared to $393.3 million for fiscal 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in cash used for acquisitions and an increase in purchases of property and equipment in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024.

Previous wording

Cash used in financing activities totaled $626.9 million for fiscal 2024, compared to $636.5 million for fiscal 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower purchases of treasury shares under the share repurchase plan in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. This was partially offset by an increase in dividends paid and an increase in purchases of treasury stock related to equity awards in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Cash used in financing activities totaled $844.1 million for fiscal 2025, compared to $626.9 million for fiscal 2024. This increase was primarily due to higher purchases of treasury shares under the share repurchase plan, higher cash dividend payments, and an increase in the purchase of treasury shares related to equity awards in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024.

Previous wording

The Company has lease arrangements for certain real estate properties, vehicles, and equipment. Leased properties are typically used for office space, distribution, and retail. As of December 28, 2024, the Company had fixed lease payment obligations of $195.4 million, with $36.6 million payable within 12 months.

Current wording

The Company has lease arrangements for certain real estate properties, vehicles, and equipment. Leased real estate properties are typically used for office space, distribution, data centers, and retail. As of December 27, 2025, the Company had fixed lease payment obligations of $235.5 million, with $43.5 million payable within 12 months.

Previous wording

The Company obtains various raw materials and components for its products from a variety of third party suppliers. The Company’s inventory purchase obligations are primarily noncancelable. As of December 28, 2024, the Company had inventory purchase obligations of $891.9 million, with $731.9 million payable within 12 months.

Current wording

The Company obtains various raw materials and components for its products from a variety of third party suppliers. The Company’s inventory purchase obligations are primarily noncancelable commitments. As of December 27, 2025, the Company had inventory purchase obligations of $1,030.6 million, with $801.7 million payable within 12 months.

Previous wording

The Company’s other purchase obligations primarily consist of noncancelable commitments for indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. As of December 28, 2024, the Company had other purchase obligations of $380.1 million, with $188.3 million payable within 12 months.

Current wording

The Company’s other purchase obligations primarily consist of noncancelable commitments for indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. As of December 27, 2025, the Company had other purchase obligations of $526.0 million, with $276.0 million payable within 12 months.

Previous wording

Net cash outlays for income taxes exceeded income tax expense in each of the 2024, 2023, and 2022 fiscal years, partially due to the provisions of the 2017 United States Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which require us to capitalize certain research and development costs and amortize those costs on our U.S. tax returns over a period of five or fifteen years, depending on where the associated costs were incurred. Primarily as a result of these provisions, we expect net cash outlays for income taxes to again exceed income tax expense in fiscal 2025. Cash paid for taxes is also expected to increase in 2025 as compared to 2024, primarily due to the payment of taxes in arrears related to the intercompany transaction to migrate ownership of certain intellectual property from Switzerland to the United States.

Current wording

Net cash outlays for income taxes exceeded income tax expense in each of the 2024 and 2023 fiscal years, partially due to the provisions of the 2017 United States Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which required us to capitalize certain research and development costs and amortize those costs on our U.S. tax returns over a period of five or fifteen years, depending on where the associated costs were incurred. Net cash outlays for income taxes were less than income tax expense in 2025, partially due to the provisions included in the U.S. tax legislation enacted in 2025 which, among other things, changed capitalization requirements of certain research and development costs. Due to the timing of tax payments, we expect net cash outlays for income taxes in fiscal 2026 to exceed income tax expense in fiscal 2026, and to increase as compared to fiscal 2025.