United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

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

For the quarterly period ended September 28, 201926, 2020

or

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

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.LTD.

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Switzerland

98-0229227

(State or other jurisdiction

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation or organization)

identification no.)

Mühlentalstrasse 2

8200 Schaffhausen

Switzerland

N/A

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Registered Shares, CHF 0.10 Per Share Par Value

GRMN

The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

(Title of each class)

(Trading Symbol)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

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.

YesYES þ    NO 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

YesYES þ    NO 

 

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

Large Accelerated Filer

þ

Accelerated Filer

Non-accelerated Filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.YES ☐  NO  NO

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES NO 

YES  ☐  NOþ

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of October 28, 201923, 2020

Registered Shares, CHF 0.10 par value:  198,077,418 (including191,237,445 (excluding treasury shares)

 

 


Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 28, 201926, 2020

Table of Contents

Page

Part I - Financial Information

1

Item 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018 (Unaudited)

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 (Unaudited)

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 (Unaudited)

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 (Unaudited)

4 - 5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39-Weeks ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 (Unaudited)

6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

20

17

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

30

27

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

30

27

Part II - Other Information

28

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

31

28

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

31

28

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

31

30

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

31

30

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

31

30

Item 5.

Other Information

31

30

Item 6.

Exhibits

32

31

Signature Page

33

32

Index to Exhibits

34

33

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Part I - Financial Information

Item I - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Garmin Ltd. Andand Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

 September 28, December 29, 
 2019  2018 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

December 28, 2019

 

Assets     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents $976,402  $1,201,732 

 

$

1,223,516

 

 

$

1,027,567

 

Marketable securities  300,542   182,989 

 

 

430,164

 

 

 

376,463

 

Accounts receivable, net  558,299   569,833 

 

 

658,000

 

 

 

706,763

 

Inventories  749,825   561,840 

 

 

821,377

 

 

 

752,908

 

Deferred costs  26,450   28,462 

 

 

21,067

 

 

 

25,105

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets  146,325   120,512 

 

 

187,746

 

 

 

169,044

 

Total current assets  2,757,843   2,665,368 

 

 

3,341,870

 

 

 

3,057,850

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net  710,591   663,527 

 

 

813,561

 

 

 

728,921

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets  55,399   - 

 

 

74,949

 

 

 

63,589

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted cash  1,036   73 

 

 

293

 

 

 

71

 

Marketable securities  1,252,219   1,330,123 

 

 

1,058,103

 

 

 

1,205,475

 

Deferred income taxes  158,963   176,959 

 

 

247,502

 

 

 

268,518

 

Noncurrent deferred costs  25,156   29,473 

 

 

17,676

 

 

 

23,493

 

Intangible assets, net  637,716   417,080 

 

 

818,781

 

 

 

659,629

 

Other assets  156,182   100,255 

 

 

177,934

 

 

 

159,253

 

Total assets $5,755,105  $5,382,858 

 

$

6,550,669

 

 

$

6,166,799

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable $235,548  $204,985 

 

$

235,467

 

 

$

240,831

 

Salaries and benefits payable  109,323   113,087 

 

 

137,859

 

 

 

128,426

 

Accrued warranty costs  37,998   38,276 

 

 

40,002

 

 

 

39,758

 

Accrued sales program costs  58,459   90,388 

 

 

76,255

 

 

 

112,578

 

Deferred revenue  95,572   96,372 

 

 

88,042

 

 

 

94,562

 

Accrued royalty costs  11,673   24,646 

 

 

15,389

 

 

 

15,401

 

Accrued advertising expense  21,246   31,657 

 

 

25,905

 

 

 

35,142

 

Other accrued expenses  87,333   69,777 

 

 

105,731

 

 

 

95,060

 

Income taxes payable  60,728   51,642 

 

 

48,342

 

 

 

56,913

 

Dividend payable  325,075   200,483 

 

 

349,964

 

 

 

217,262

 

Total current liabilities  1,042,955   921,313 

 

 

1,122,956

 

 

 

1,035,933

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes  113,225   92,944 

 

 

124,746

 

 

 

114,754

 

Noncurrent income taxes  105,309   127,211 

 

 

75,186

 

 

 

105,771

 

Noncurrent deferred revenue  69,600   76,566 

 

 

52,715

 

 

 

67,329

 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  42,855   - 

 

 

58,416

 

 

 

49,238

 

Other liabilities  267   1,850 

 

 

12,309

 

 

 

278

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares, CHF 0.10 par value, 198,077 shares authorized and issued; 190,103 shares outstanding at September 28, 2019; and 189,461 shares outstanding at December 29, 2018;  17,979   17,979 

Shares, CHF 0.10 par value, 198,077 shares authorized and issued; 191,237

shares outstanding at September 26, 2020 and 190,686 shares outstanding

at December 28, 2019

 

 

17,979

 

 

 

17,979

 

Additional paid-in capital  1,841,696   1,823,638 

 

 

1,872,519

 

 

 

1,835,622

 

Treasury stock  (368,187)  (397,692)

 

 

(326,294

)

 

 

(345,040

)

Retained earnings  2,868,816   2,710,619 

 

 

3,421,159

 

 

 

3,229,061

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income  20,590   8,430 

 

 

118,978

 

 

 

55,874

 

Total stockholders’ equity  4,380,894   4,162,974 

 

 

5,104,341

 

 

 

4,793,496

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $5,755,105  $5,382,858 

 

$

6,550,669

 

 

$

6,166,799

 

See accompanying notes.

1

 


Garmin Ltd. Andand Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

            
 13-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
 September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 2019  2018  2019  2018 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

Net sales $934,383  $810,011  $2,655,273  $2,415,336 

 

$

1,109,194

 

 

$

934,383

 

 

$

2,835,168

 

 

$

2,655,273

 

                
Cost of goods sold  366,925   329,264   1,060,752   984,783 

 

 

441,211

 

 

 

366,925

 

 

 

1,144,816

 

 

 

1,060,752

 

                
Gross profit  567,458   480,747   1,594,521   1,430,553 

 

 

667,983

 

 

 

567,458

 

 

 

1,690,352

 

 

 

1,594,521

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising expense  32,668   31,140   101,808   100,000 

 

 

33,866

 

 

 

32,668

 

 

 

90,031

 

 

 

101,808

 

Selling, general and administrative expense  124,769   114,669   380,289   352,234 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

142,134

 

 

 

124,769

 

 

 

411,335

 

 

 

380,289

 

Research and development expense  148,561   138,979   443,361   422,649 

 

 

174,882

 

 

 

148,561

 

 

 

506,013

 

 

 

443,361

 

Total operating expense  305,998   284,788   925,458   874,883 

 

 

350,882

 

 

 

305,998

 

 

 

1,007,379

 

 

 

925,458

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income  261,460   195,959   669,063   555,670 

 

 

317,101

 

 

 

261,460

 

 

 

682,973

 

 

 

669,063

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income  12,309   11,089   39,748   32,310 

 

 

7,777

 

 

 

12,309

 

 

 

30,258

 

 

 

39,748

 

Foreign currency losses  (16,296)  (6,868)  (12,568)  (3,405)
Other income  294   1,147   3,567   6,800 

Foreign currency gains (losses)

 

 

10,113

 

 

 

(16,296

)

 

 

(9,802

)

 

 

(12,568

)

Other income (expense)

 

 

1,726

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

8,515

 

 

 

3,567

 

Total other income (expense)  (3,693)  5,368   30,747   35,705 

 

 

19,616

 

 

 

(3,693

)

 

 

28,971

 

 

 

30,747

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes  257,767   201,327   699,810   591,375 

 

 

336,717

 

 

 

257,767

 

 

 

711,944

 

 

 

699,810

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax provision  29,901   17,113   108,115   87,445 

 

 

23,300

 

 

 

29,901

 

 

 

53,168

 

 

 

108,115

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income $227,866  $184,214  $591,695  $503,930 

 

$

313,417

 

 

$

227,866

 

 

$

658,776

 

 

$

591,695

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic $1.20  $0.98  $3.12  $2.67 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.20

 

 

$

3.45

 

 

$

3.12

 

Diluted $1.19  $0.97  $3.10  $2.66 

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

1.19

 

 

$

3.44

 

 

$

3.10

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic  190,102   188,799   189,853   188,554 

 

 

191,234

 

 

 

190,102

 

 

 

191,021

 

 

 

189,853

 

Diluted  190,962   190,005   190,790   189,586 

 

 

191,998

 

 

 

190,962

 

 

 

191,760

 

 

 

190,790

 

See accompanying notes.

2


Garmin Ltd. Andand Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

            
 13-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
 September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 2019  2018  2019  2018 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

Net income $227,866  $184,214  $591,695  $503,930 

 

$

313,417

 

 

$

227,866

 

 

$

658,776

 

 

$

591,695

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment  (18,885)  (3,940)  (27,805)  (30,308)

 

 

26,721

 

 

 

(18,885

)

 

 

45,358

 

 

 

(27,805

)

Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes  4,794   (1,168)  39,965   (21,044)

 

 

2,528

 

 

 

4,794

 

 

 

17,746

 

 

 

39,965

 

Comprehensive income $213,775  $179,106  $603,855  $452,578 

 

$

342,666

 

 

$

213,775

 

 

$

721,880

 

 

$

603,855

 

See accompanying notes.

3


Garmin Ltd. Andand Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the 13-Weeks Ended September 28, 201926, 2020 and September 29, 201828, 2019

(In thousands, except per share information)

Common Stock

Additional Paid-In Capital

Treasury Stock

Retained Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

          Accumulated    

 

Common

Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 

 

Total

 

    Additional       Other    
 Common Paid-In Treasury Retained Comprehensive    
 Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Total 
Balance at June 30, 2018 $17,979  $1,828,515  $(433,959) $2,336,614  $9,732  $3,758,881 

Balance at June 29, 2019

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,825,135

 

 

$

(368,200

)

 

$

2,641,371

 

 

$

34,681

 

 

$

4,150,966

 

Net income           184,214      184,214 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

227,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

227,866

 

Translation adjustment              (3,940)  (3,940)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,885

)

 

 

(18,885

)

Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $107              (1,168)  (1,168)

Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,794

 

 

 

4,794

 

Comprehensive income                      179,106 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

213,775

 

Dividends declared                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(421

)

 

 

 

 

 

(421

)

Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards     (311)  693         382 

 

 

 

 

 

(30

)

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation     14,347            14,347 

 

 

 

 

 

16,591

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,591

 

Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards        (8)        (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17

)

Reclassification under ASU 2016-06                        
Reclassification under ASU 2018-02                        
Balance at September 29, 2018 $17,979  $1,842,551  $(433,274) $2,520,828  $4,624  $3,952,708 

Balance at September 28, 2019

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,841,696

 

 

$

(368,187

)

 

$

2,868,816

 

 

$

20,590

 

 

$

4,380,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common

Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 

 

Total

 

Balance at June 27, 2020

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,851,695

 

 

$

(326,310

)

 

$

3,107,768

 

 

$

89,729

 

 

$

4,740,861

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

313,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

313,417

 

Translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,721

 

 

 

26,721

 

Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,528

 

 

 

2,528

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

342,666

 

Dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards

 

 

 

 

 

(1,207

)

 

 

1,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation

 

 

 

 

 

22,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,031

 

Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,191

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,191

)

Balance at September 26, 2020

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,872,519

 

 

$

(326,294

)

 

$

3,421,159

 

 

$

118,978

 

 

$

5,104,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              Accumulated    
     Additional        Other    
  Common  Paid-In  Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive    
  Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Total 
Balance at June 29, 2019 $17,979  $1,825,135  $(368,200) $2,641,371  $34,681  $4,150,966 
Net income           227,866      227,866 
Translation adjustment              (18,885)  (18,885)
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $657              4,794   4,794 
Comprehensive income                      213,775 
Dividends declared           (421)     (421)
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards     (30)  30          
Stock compensation     16,591            16,591 
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards        (17)        (17)
Balance at September 28, 2019 $17,979  $1,841,696  $(368,187) $2,868,816  $20,590  $4,380,894 

See accompanying notes.

 

4


Garmin Ltd. Andand Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the 39-Weeks Ended September 28, 201926, 2020 and September 29, 201828, 2019

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

              Accumulated    
     Additional        Other    
  Common  Paid-In  Treasury  Retained  Comprehensive    
  Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Total 
Balance at December 30, 2017 $17,979  $1,828,386  $(468,818) $2,418,444  $56,428  $3,852,419 
Net income           503,930      503,930 
Translation adjustment              (30,308)  (30,308)
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $3,014              (21,044)  (21,044)
Comprehensive income                      452,578 
Dividends declared ($2.12 per share)           (400,298)     (400,298)
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards     (27,929)  42,453         14,524 
Stock compensation     42,094            42,094 
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards        (6,909)        (6,909)
Reclassification under ASU 2016-06           (1,700)     (1,700)
Reclassification under ASU 2018-02           452   (452)  - 
Balance at September 29, 2018 $17,979  $1,842,551  $(433,274) $2,520,828  $4,624  $3,952,708 

 

          Accumulated    
    Additional       Other    
 Common Paid-In Treasury Retained Comprehensive    
 Stock  Capital  Stock  Earnings  Income (Loss)  Total 

 

Common

Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 29, 2018 $17,979  $1,823,638  $(397,692) $2,710,619  $8,430  $4,162,974 

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,823,638

 

 

$

(397,692

)

 

$

2,710,619

 

 

$

8,430

 

 

$

4,162,974

 

Net income           591,695      591,695 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

591,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

591,695

 

Translation adjustment              (27,805)  (27,805)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27,805

)

 

 

(27,805

)

Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $5,968              39,965   39,965 

Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $5,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,965

 

 

 

39,965

 

Comprehensive income                      603,855 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

603,855

 

Dividends declared ($2.28 per share)           (433,498)     (433,498)

Dividends declared ($2.28 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(433,498

)

 

 

 

 

 

(433,498

)

Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards     (29,495)  42,477         12,982 

 

 

 

 

 

(29,495

)

 

 

42,477

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,982

 

Stock compensation     47,553            47,553 

 

 

 

 

 

47,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,553

 

Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards        (12,972)        (12,972)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,972

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,972

)

Balance at September 28, 2019 $17,979  $1,841,696  $(368,187) $2,868,816  $20,590  $4,380,894 

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,841,696

 

 

$

(368,187

)

 

$

2,868,816

 

 

$

20,590

 

 

$

4,380,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common

Stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Treasury

Stock

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 28, 2019

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,835,622

 

 

$

(345,040

)

 

$

3,229,061

 

 

$

55,874

 

 

$

4,793,496

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

658,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

658,776

 

Translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,358

 

 

 

45,358

 

Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $2,903

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,746

 

 

��

17,746

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

721,880

 

Dividends declared ($2.44 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(466,678

)

 

 

 

 

 

(466,678

)

Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards

 

 

 

 

 

(16,618

)

 

 

31,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,202

 

Stock compensation

 

 

 

 

 

53,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,515

 

Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,074

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,074

)

Balance at September 26, 2020

 

$

17,979

 

 

$

1,872,519

 

 

$

(326,294

)

 

$

3,421,159

 

 

$

118,978

 

 

$

5,104,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

5

 


Garmin Ltd. Andand Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

      

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 39-Weeks Ended 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

 September 28, September 29, 
 2019  2018 
Operating activities:     

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income $591,695  $503,930 

 

$

658,776

 

 

$

591,695

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation  52,503   47,902 

 

 

57,141

 

 

 

52,503

 

Amortization  25,112   23,574 

 

 

32,969

 

 

 

25,112

 

Gain on sale or disposal of property and equipment  (5)  (491)
Provision for doubtful accounts  933   1,265 
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories  32,501   17,719 
Unrealized foreign currency loss  14,653   4,158 

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

 

(1,815

)

 

 

(5

)

Unrealized foreign currency losses

 

 

4,384

 

 

 

14,653

 

Deferred income taxes  18,012   20,177 

 

 

14,353

 

 

 

18,012

 

Stock compensation expense  47,553   42,094 

 

 

53,515

 

 

 

47,553

 

Realized (gains) losses on marketable securities  (213)  481 

Realized gain on marketable securities

 

 

(1,316

)

 

 

(213

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable  14,311   111,955 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

59,474

 

 

 

15,244

 

Inventories  (210,622)  (69,139)

 

 

(56,063

)

 

 

(178,121

)

Other current and non-current assets  (86,538)  5,102 

 

 

(27,019

)

 

 

(86,538

)

Accounts payable  27,523   32,601 

 

 

(11,939

)

 

 

27,523

 

Other current and non-current liabilities  (54,401)  (57,245)

 

 

(18,299

)

 

 

(54,401

)

Deferred revenue  (7,750)  (14,923)

 

 

(21,148

)

 

 

(7,750

)

Deferred costs  6,326   5,581 

 

 

9,855

 

 

 

6,326

 

Income taxes payable  (7,423)  27,041 

 

 

(53,419

)

 

 

(7,423

)

Net cash provided by operating activities  464,170   701,782 

 

 

699,449

 

 

 

464,170

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment  (91,469)  (122,846)

 

 

(137,072

)

 

 

(91,469

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment  370   1,296 

 

 

1,965

 

 

 

370

 

Purchase of intangible assets  (1,862)  (2,982)

 

 

(1,643

)

 

 

(1,862

)

Purchase of marketable securities  (333,320)  (314,179)

 

 

(702,487

)

 

 

(333,320

)

Redemption of marketable securities  333,783   229,066 

 

 

808,554

 

 

 

333,783

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  (275,310)  (29,170)

 

 

(148,648

)

 

 

(275,310

)

Net cash used in investing activities  (367,808)  (238,815)

 

 

(179,331

)

 

 

(367,808

)

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends  (308,905)  (296,149)

 

 

(333,975

)

 

 

(308,905

)

Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards  12,982   14,524 

 

 

15,202

 

 

 

12,982

 

Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards  (12,972)  (6,909)

 

 

(13,074

)

 

 

(12,972

)

Net cash used in financing activities  (308,895)  (288,534)

 

 

(331,847

)

 

 

(308,895

)

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash  (11,834)  (9,650)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

7,900

 

 

 

(11,834

)

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash  (224,367)  164,783 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

 

196,171

 

 

 

(224,367

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period  1,201,805   891,759 

 

 

1,027,638

 

 

 

1,201,805

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $977,438  $1,056,542 

 

$

1,223,809

 

 

$

977,438

 

See accompanying notes.

6


Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 28, 201926, 2020

(In thousands, except per share information)

 

1.

1.

Accounting Policies

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 endedSeptember 28, 201926, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 28, 2019.26, 2020.

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 29, 201828, 2019 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018.28, 2019.

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 28, 201926, 2020 and September 29, 201828, 2019 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Leases

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. The FASB subsequently issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-10 and Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11 in July 2018, which provide clarifications and improvements to ASU 2016-02 (collectively, the “new lease standard”). Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11 also provides the optional transition method which allows companies to apply the new lease standard at the adoption date instead of at the earliest comparative period presented. The new lease standard requires lessees to present a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet.

The Company adopted the new lease standard as of the beginning of the 2019 fiscal year using the optional transition method. The Company did not have a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as a result of adopting the new lease standard and does not expect the new lease standard to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in future periods. The Company elected the package of transitional practical expedients upon adoption which, among other provisions, allowed the Company to carry forward historical lease classification. See Note 11 – Leases for additional information regarding leases.

7

 

Significant Accounting Policies

For a description of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, refer to Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018.28, 2019. Other than the policy discussed below, there were no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the 39-week period ended September 26, 2020.

Marketable Securities

Management determines the appropriate classification of marketable securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.  All of the Company’s marketable securities were considered available-for-sale as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value.

Preproduction Costs RelatedThe Company recognizes impairments relating to Long-Term Supply Arrangements

Preproduction designcredit losses of available-for-sale securities through an allowance for credit losses and development costs relatedOther income (expense) on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  Impairment not relating to long-term supply arrangements are expensed as incurred, and classified as Research and development, unlesscredit losses is recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) on the customer has provided a contractual guarantee for reimbursement of such costs. Contractually reimbursable costs are capitalized as incurred in theCompany’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Prepaid expensesSheets.

Testing for impairment of investments requires significant management judgment. The identification of potentially impaired investments, the determination of their fair value, and the assessment of whether any decline in value is relating to credit losses are the key judgment elements. The discovery of new information and the passage of time can significantly change these judgments. Revisions of impairment judgments are made when new information becomes known, and any resulting impairment adjustments are made at that time.  The economic environment and volatility of securities markets increase the difficulty of determining fair value and assessing investment impairment.  

In making this assessment we evaluate the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, any change in credit rating of the security, adverse conditions specifically related to the security, failure of the issuer to make scheduled payments, and other current assets if reimbursementrelevant factors affecting the security. If it is determined that a credit loss exists, the amount of the credit loss is determined by comparing the present value of the expected future cash flows for the security to the amortized cost basis of the security, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.


The amortized cost of debt securities classified as available-for-sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity, or in the case of mortgage-backed securities, over the estimated life of the security.  Such amortization and realized gains/losses are recorded within Interest income and Other income (expense), respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”).  ASU 2016-13 changes how entities assess and measure credit losses of certain financial instruments, including available-for-sale securities and accounts receivable.  The Company adopted the new standard as of the beginning of the 2020 fiscal year.  The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs

In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Topic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”), which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium, requiring the premium to be received within one year, or within Other assets if expectedamortized to be received beyond one year. Such capitalized costs were approximately $22 millionthe earliest call date.  The Company adopted the new standard as of September 28, 2019, and there werethe beginning of the 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 0 such capitalized costs as of December 29, 2018.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

We do not expect any recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, accounting policies, processes, or systems upon adoption. 

 

2.

2.

Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

Schedule of inventories      
 September 28,  December 29, 
  2019  2018 
       
Raw materials $267,718  $205,696 
Work-in-process  133,290   96,564 
Finished goods  348,817   259,580 
Inventories $749,825  $561,840 

 

 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

December 28, 2019

 

Raw materials

 

$

291,111

 

 

$

260,070

 

Work-in-process

 

 

137,587

 

 

 

133,157

 

Finished goods

 

 

392,679

 

 

 

359,681

 

Inventories

 

$

821,377

 

 

$

752,908

 


3.

Earnings Per Share

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

 

Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share        
  13-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29, 
  2019  2018 
Numerator:      
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income $227,866  $184,214 
         
Denominator:        
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares  190,102   188,799 
         
Effect of dilutive securities – stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units  860   1,206 
         
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares  190,962   190,005 
         
Basic net income per share $1.20  $0.98 
         
Diluted net income per share $1.19  $0.97 

8

 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income

 

$

313,417

 

 

$

227,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares

 

 

191,234

 

 

 

190,102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive equity awards

 

 

764

 

 

 

860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares

 

 

191,998

 

 

 

190,962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

1.19

 

  

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income

 

$

658,776

 

 

$

591,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic net income per share –  weighted-average common shares

 

 

191,021

 

 

 

189,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive equity awards

 

 

739

 

 

 

937

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted net income per share –  adjusted weighted-average common shares

 

 

191,760

 

 

 

190,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

3.45

 

 

$

3.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

3.44

 

 

$

3.10

 

 

         
  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29, 
  2019  2018 
Numerator:      
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income $591,695  $503,930 
         
Denominator:        
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares  189,853   188,554 
         
Effect of dilutive securities – stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units  937   1,032 
         
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares  190,790   189,586 
         
Basic net income per share $3.12  $2.67 
         
Diluted net income per share $3.10  $2.66 

There were 398409 and 266410 anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively “equity awards”) outstanding duringexcluded from the computations of diluted net income per share for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 26, 2020, respectively, and 398 and 266 anti-dilutive equity awards excluded from the computations of diluted net income per share for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2019, respectively, and 0 anti-dilutive equity awards outstanding during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 29, 2018.respectively.

There were less than 115 net shares issued as a result of exercises and releases of equity awards for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2019,26, 2020, and there were 12less than 1 net shares issued as a result of exercises and releases of equity awards for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2018.

 September 28, 2019.

There were 396355 and 390396 net shares issued as a result of exercises and releases of equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, and September 29, 2018, respectively.


There were 245196 employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares issued from outstanding Treasury stock during the 39-week period ended September 28, 2019.26, 2020.

There were 230245 ESPP shares issued from outstanding Treasury stock during the 39-week period ended September 29, 2018.28, 2019.

 

4.

4.

Segment Information

The Company has identified 5 reportable segments – auto, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor.  There are 2 operating segments, auto personal navigation devices (“auto PND”) and auto original equipment manufacturer solutions (“auto OEM”) that are not reported separately but are aggregated within the auto reportable segment.  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), uses operating income as the measure of profit or loss, combined with other measures, 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 manner appropriate to the specific facts and circumstances of the expenses being allocated.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the methodology used to allocate certain selling, general, and administrative expenses to the segments was refined, endeavoring to provide the Company’s CODM with a more meaningful representation of segment profit or loss in light of the evolution of its segments. The Company’s composition of operating segments and reportable segments did not change. Prior year amounts are presented here as they were originally reported, as it is not practicable to accurately restate prior period activity in accordance with the refined allocation methodology. For comparative purposes, we estimate operating income for the 13-weeks ended September 29, 2018 would have been approximately $4 million less for the aviation segment, approximately $2 million more for the marine segment, approximately $2 million more for the outdoor segment, and not significantly different for the auto and fitness segments. We estimate operating income for the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2018 would have been approximately $13 million less for the aviation segment, approximately $10 million more for the marine segment, approximately $3 million more for the outdoor segment, and not significantly different for the auto and fitness segments.

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Net sales (“revenue”), gross profit, and operating income for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below.

 

Net sales (“revenue”), gross profit, and operating income  Outdoor [Member] Fitness [Member] Marine [Member] Auto [Member]  Aviation [Member]   
 Reportable Segments 

 

Reportable Segments

 

 Outdoor Fitness Marine Auto Aviation Total 

 

Fitness

 

 

Outdoor

 

 

Aviation

 

 

Auto

 

 

Marine

 

 

Total

 

             
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019           
             

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

Net sales $258,294  $243,099  $107,694  $137,722  $187,574  $934,383 

 

$

328,446

 

 

$

334,844

 

 

$

151,112

 

 

$

129,355

 

 

$

165,437

 

 

$

1,109,194

 

Gross profit  170,846   126,835   64,275   65,814   139,688   567,458 

 

 

177,794

 

 

 

223,704

 

 

 

107,927

 

 

 

58,135

 

 

 

100,423

 

 

 

667,983

 

Operating income  105,051   49,831   20,008   20,857   65,713   261,460 

 

 

87,083

 

 

 

147,477

 

 

 

28,597

 

 

 

3,462

 

 

 

50,482

 

 

 

317,101

 

                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2018                     

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Net sales

 

$

243,099

 

 

$

258,294

 

 

$

187,574

 

 

$

137,722

 

 

$

107,694

 

 

$

934,383

 

Gross profit

 

 

126,835

 

 

 

170,846

 

 

 

139,688

 

 

 

65,814

 

 

 

64,275

 

 

 

567,458

 

Operating income

 

 

49,831

 

 

 

105,051

 

 

 

65,713

 

 

 

20,857

 

 

 

20,008

 

 

 

261,460

 

                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

Net sales $209,415  $190,185  $98,770  $165,214  $146,427  $810,011 

 

$

846,688

 

 

$

716,146

 

 

$

465,850

 

 

$

320,215

 

 

$

486,269

 

 

$

2,835,168

 

Gross profit  136,671   103,441   58,508   70,925   111,202   480,747 

 

 

446,936

 

 

 

469,150

 

 

 

338,770

 

 

 

147,393

 

 

 

288,103

 

 

 

1,690,352

 

Operating income  78,972   37,378   13,908   15,032   50,669   195,959 

 

 

190,075

 

 

 

262,057

 

 

 

103,483

 

 

 

(6,837

)

 

 

134,195

 

 

 

682,973

 

                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 201939-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019                     

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

                        
Net sales $622,748  $675,007  $393,070  $422,132  $542,316  $2,655,273 

 

$

675,007

 

 

$

622,748

 

 

$

542,316

 

 

$

422,132

 

 

$

393,070

 

 

$

2,655,273

 

Gross profit  403,842   352,805   234,014   198,012   405,848   1,594,521 

 

 

352,805

 

 

 

403,842

 

 

 

405,848

 

 

 

198,012

 

 

 

234,014

 

 

 

1,594,521

 

Operating income  218,340   118,369   88,212   53,978   190,164   669,063 

 

 

118,369

 

 

 

218,340

 

 

 

190,164

 

 

 

53,978

 

 

 

88,212

 

 

 

669,063

 

                        
39 -Weeks Ended September 29, 2018                     
                        
Net sales $555,314  $581,315  $346,908  $486,653  $445,146  $2,415,336 
Gross profit  358,829   326,473   203,976   207,389   333,886   1,430,553 
Operating income  194,711   123,299   54,806   31,113   151,741   555,670 

 

Net sales to external customers by geographic region were as follows for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 201926, 2020 and September 29, 2018.28, 2019. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and Australian Continent and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

 

Americas [Member]

EMEA [Member]

APAC [Member]

Schedule of net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area 

    
  13-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29,  September 28,  September 29, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Americas $439,113  $370,239  $1,289,409  $1,153,330 
EMEA  344,010   307,087   942,625   862,116 
APAC  151,260   132,685   423,239   399,890 
Net sales to external customers $934,383  $810,011  $2,655,273  $2,415,336 

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13-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Americas

 

$

521,869

 

 

$

439,113

 

 

$

1,372,360

 

 

$

1,289,409

 

EMEA

 

 

407,859

 

 

 

344,010

 

 

 

1,042,928

 

 

 

942,625

 

APAC

 

 

179,466

 

 

 

151,260

 

 

 

419,880

 

 

 

423,239

 

Net sales to external customers

 

$

1,109,194

 

 

$

934,383

 

 

$

2,835,168

 

 

$

2,655,273

 

 

Net property and equipment by geographic region as of September 28, 201926, 2020 and September 29, 201828, 2019 are presented below.


 

            

 

Americas

 

 

APAC

 

 

EMEA

 

 

Total

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

$

465,575

 

 

$

255,656

 

 

$

92,330

 

 

$

813,561

 

 Americas  APAC  EMEA  Total 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 28, 2019         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net $431,062  $217,184  $62,345  $710,591 

 

$

431,062

 

 

$

217,184

 

 

$

62,345

 

 

$

710,591

 

                
September 29, 2018                
Property and equipment, net $403,556  $202,790  $44,459  $650,805 

 

 

5.

5.

Warranty Reserves

 

Warranty Reserves Textual

The Company’s products sold are generally covered by a standard warranty obligation to its end-users provides for periods ranginga period of one to two years from one to threethe date of shipment, while certain aviation, marine, and auto OEM products have a warranty period of two years. or more from the date of installation. The Company’s estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience and management’s expectations and judgments 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.

 

Schedule of changes in the aggregate warranty reserve      
 13-Weeks Ended 
 September 28, September 29, 
 2019  2018 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

     

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Balance - beginning of period $39,330  $38,429 

 

$

39,293

 

 

$

39,330

 

Accrual for products sold during the period(1)  12,981   13,558 

Accrual for products sold (1)

 

 

15,613

 

 

 

12,981

 

Expenditures  (14,313)  (16,027)

 

 

(14,904

)

 

 

(14,313

)

Balance - end of period $37,998  $35,960 

 

$

40,002

 

 

$

37,998

 

 

      
 39-Weeks Ended 
 September 28, September 29, 
 2019  2018 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

     

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Balance - beginning of period $38,276  $36,827 

 

$

39,758

 

 

$

38,276

 

Accrual for products sold during the period(1)  41,196   40,682 

Accrual for products sold (1)

 

 

47,140

 

 

 

41,196

 

Expenditures  (41,474)  (41,549)

 

 

(46,896

)

 

 

(41,474

)

Balance - end of period $37,998  $35,960 

 

$

40,002

 

 

$

37,998

 

 

(1)

(1)

Changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties arewere not material and aggregated with accruals for new warranty contracts in the ‘accrual‘Accrual for products sold during the period’sold’ line.

 

 

6.

6.

Commitments and Contingencies

 

Commitments

 

The Company is party to certain commitments, which include purchases of raw materials, capital expenditures, advertising, expenditures, and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. The aggregate amount of purchase orders and other commitments open as of September 28, 201926, 2020 was approximately $467,300.$646,000. 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 by our suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistic providers within short periods of time.

 

Contingencies

 

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 and annual basis, developments in legal proceedings, investigations, claims, and other loss contingencies that could affect any required accrual or disclosure or estimate of reasonably possible loss or range of loss. An estimated loss from a loss contingency is accrued by a charge to income if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a range of loss is estimated, and some amount within that range appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within that range, then that amount is accrued. If no amount within the range can be identified as a better estimate than any other amount, the Company accrues the minimum amount in the range.

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If an outcome unfavorable to the Company is determined to be probable, but the amount of loss cannot be reasonably estimated or is determined to be reasonably possible, but not probable, we disclose the nature of the contingency and an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. The Company’s aggregate range of reasonably possible losses includes (1) matters where a liability has been accrued and there is a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued for that liability, and (2) matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, and a liability therefore has not been accrued. This aggregate range only represents the Company’s estimate of reasonably possible losses and does not represent the Company’s maximum loss exposure. The assessment regarding whether a loss is probable or reasonably possible, and whether the loss or a range of loss is estimable, often involves a series of complex judgments about future events. In assessing the probability of an outcome in a lawsuit, claim or assessment that could be unfavorable to the Company, we consider the following factors, among others: a) the nature of the litigation, claim, or assessment; b) the progress of the case; c) the opinions or views of legal counsel and other advisers; d) our experience in similar cases; e) the experience of other entities in similar cases; and f) how we intend to respond to the lawsuit, claim, or assessment. Costs incurred in defending lawsuits, claims or assessments are expensed as incurred.

 

Management of the Company currently does not believe it is reasonably possible that the Company may have incurred a material loss, or a material loss in excess of recorded accruals, with respect to loss contingencies in the aggregate, for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2019.26, 2020. The results of legal proceedings, investigations and claims, however, cannot be predicted with certainty. An adverse resolution of one or more of such matters in excess of management’s expectations could have a material adverse effect in the particular quarter or fiscal year in which a loss is recorded, but based on information currently known, the Company does not believe it is likely that losses from such matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company settled or resolved certain matters during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 201926, 2020 that did not individually or in the aggregate have a material impact on the Company’s business or its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

 

7.

7.

Income Taxes

 

The Company recorded income tax expense of $29,901$23,300 in the 13-week period ended September 26, 2020, compared to income tax expense of $29,901 in the 13-week period ended September 28, 2019, compared to income tax expense of $17,113 in the 13-week period ended September 29, 2018.2019. The effective tax rate was 11.6%6.9% in the third quarter of 2019,2020, compared to 8.5%11.6% in the third quarter of 2018.2019. The 310 basis points increase to the third quarter of 2019 effective tax rate compared to the prior year quarter is primarily due to a decrease in uncertain tax position reserves released due to expiring statutes of limitations in the third quarter of 20192020 decreased 470 basis points compared to the thirdeffective tax rate in the prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily due to a favorable shift in income mix by jurisdiction related to the transaction to migrate intellectual property ownership from Switzerland to the United States, which began in the first quarter of 2018.2020.

 

The Company recorded income tax expense of $108,115$53,168 in the first three quarters of 2019,2020, compared to income tax expense of $87,445$108,115 in the first three quarters of 2018.2019. The effective tax rate was 15.4%7.5% in the first three quarters of 2019,2020, compared to 14.8%15.4% in the first three quarters of 2018.2019. Excluding a $14,308 income tax benefit recognized by the Company in the second quarter of 2020 due to the release of uncertain tax position reserves associated with a 2014 intercompany restructuring, the effective tax rate in the first three quarters of 2020 decreased 600 basis points compared to the effective tax rate in the first three quarters of the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a favorable shift in income mix by jurisdiction related to the transaction to migrate intellectual property ownership from Switzerland to the United States, which began in the first quarter of 2020.

 


8.Marketable Securities

8.Marketable Securities

 

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

 

Level 1

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

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Level 2

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

 

Level 3

Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

 

The Company endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. 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 fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

U.S.Treasury Securities [Member]

Agency Securities [Member]

Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]

Corporate Securities [Member]

Municipal Securities [Member]

Other [Member]

Recurring Basis [Member]

Schedule of available-for-sale securities   
  Fair Value Measurements as
of September 28, 2019
 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
U.S. Treasury securities $16,557  $-  $16,557  $- 
Agency securities  67,926   -   67,926   - 
Mortgage-backed securities  129,564   -   129,564   - 
Corporate securities  1,066,438   -   1,066,438   - 
Municipal securities  158,530   -   158,530   - 
Other  113,746   -   113,746   - 
Total $1,552,761  $-  $1,552,761  $- 

  Fair Value Measurements as
of December 29, 2018
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
U.S. Treasury securities $22,128  $-  $22,128  $- 
Agency securities  59,116   -   59,116   - 
Mortgage-backed securities  135,865   -   135,865   - 
Corporate securities  980,524   -   980,524   - 
Municipal securities  173,137   -   173,137   - 
Other  142,342   -   142,342   - 
Total $1,513,112  $-  $1,513,112  $- 

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

 

Schedule of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities   
 Available-For-Sale Securities as
of September 28, 2019
 

 

Available-For-Sale Securities

as of September 26, 2020

 

 Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 

 

Fair Value Level

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

Gross Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

U.S. Treasury securities $16,633  $3  $(79) $16,557 

 

Level 2

 

$

11,728

 

 

$

27

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

11,755

 

Agency securities  67,875   130   (79)  67,926 

 

Level 2

 

 

7,564

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

7,659

 

Mortgage-backed securities  131,507   174   (2,117)  129,564 

 

Level 2

 

 

269,354

 

 

 

1,170

 

 

 

(2,934

)

 

 

267,590

 

Corporate securities  1,061,714   8,965   (4,241)  1,066,438 

 

Level 2

 

 

940,340

 

 

 

26,025

 

 

 

(2,671

)

 

 

963,694

 

Municipal securities  157,456   1,173   (99)  158,530 

 

Level 2

 

 

188,276

 

 

 

3,617

 

 

 

(224

)

 

 

191,669

 

Other  114,106   129   (489)  113,746 

 

Level 2

 

 

47,556

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

(1,822

)

 

 

45,900

 

Total $1,549,291  $10,574  $(7,104) $1,552,761 

 

 

 

$

1,464,818

 

 

$

31,100

 

 

$

(7,651

)

 

$

1,488,267

 

 

 Available-For-Sale Securities as
of December 29, 2018
 

 

Available-For-Sale Securities

as of December 28, 2019

 

 Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 

 

Fair Value Level

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

Gross Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

U.S. Treasury securities $22,485  $-  $(357) $22,128 

 

Level 2

 

$

15,204

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

(30

)

 

$

15,179

 

Agency securities  60,088   28   (1,000)  59,116 

 

Level 2

 

 

64,582

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

64,675

 

Mortgage-backed securities  142,176   1   (6,312)  135,865 

 

Level 2

 

 

256,417

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

(2,485

)

 

 

254,022

 

Corporate securities  1,010,590   33   (30,099)  980,524 

 

Level 2

 

 

980,590

 

 

 

8,806

 

 

 

(3,746

)

 

 

985,650

 

Municipal securities  175,630   73   (2,566)  173,137 

 

Level 2

 

 

163,898

 

 

 

1,092

 

 

 

(235

)

 

 

164,755

 

Other  144,606   0   (2,264)  142,342 

 

Level 2

 

 

98,246

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

(700

)

 

 

97,657

 

Total $1,555,575  $135  $(42,598) $1,513,112 

 

 

 

$

1,578,937

 

 

$

10,224

 

 

$

(7,223

)

 

$

1,581,938

 

 

The Company’s investment policy targets low risk investments with the objective of minimizing the potential risk of principal loss. The fair value of our securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, in the performance of the underlying collateral, and in the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors.


Accrued interest receivable, which totaled $9,701 as of September 26, 2020, is excluded from both the fair value and amortized cost basis of available-for-sale securities and is included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The Company does not intend to sellwrites off impaired accrued interest on a timely basis, generally within 30 days of the securities that have an unrealized loss shown indue date, by reversing interest income.  NaN accrued interest was written off during the table above, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized costs basis, which may be maturity.39-week period ended September 26, 2020.

 

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 intendrelating to sell and for which it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell before recovery. During 2018 and the 39-week period ended September 28, 2019, the Company did not record any material impairment charges on its outstanding securities.

The amortized cost and fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position as of September 28, 2019 were $626,766 and $619,662, respectively. Approximately 44% of securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position as of September 28, 2019. 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 inof available-for-sale securities through an allowance for credit qualitylosses and no change inOther income (expense) on 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 accompanyingCompany’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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  Impairment not relating to credit losses is recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.  Approximately 22% of securities in the Company’s portfolio were at an unrealized loss position as of September 26, 2020.

 

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 28, 201926, 2020 and December 29, 2018.28, 2019.

 

Schedule of gross unrealized losses and fair value by major security type    
 As of September 28, 2019 

 

As of September 26, 2020

 

 Less than 12 Consecutive Months  12 Consecutive Months or Longer 

 

Less than 12 Consecutive Months

 

 

12 Consecutive Months or Longer

 

 

Total

 

 Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 

 

Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

U.S. Treasury securities $(0) $1,690  $(79) $14,464 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Agency securities  (10)  5,988   (69)  30,753 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities  (149)  17,478   (1,968)  93,550 

 

 

(2,836

)

 

 

140,783

 

 

 

(98

)

 

 

2,620

 

 

 

(2,934

)

 

 

143,403

 

Corporate securities  (672)  163,205   (3,569)  191,739 

 

 

(2,013

)

 

 

182,555

 

 

 

(658

)

 

 

13,540

 

 

 

(2,671

)

 

 

196,095

 

Municipal securities  (59)  24,305   (40)  15,022 

 

 

(224

)

 

 

34,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(224

)

 

 

34,921

 

Other  (141)  27,181   (348)  34,287 

 

 

(1,249

)

 

 

20,874

 

 

 

(573

)

 

 

3,254

 

 

 

(1,822

)

 

 

24,128

 

Total $(1,031) $239,847  $(6,073) $379,815 

 

$

(6,322

)

 

$

379,133

 

 

$

(1,329

)

 

$

19,414

 

 

$

(7,651

)

 

$

398,547

 

 

 As of December 29, 2018 

 

As of December 28, 2019

 

 Less than 12 Consecutive Months  12 Consecutive Months or Longer 

 

Less than 12 Consecutive Months

 

 

12 Consecutive Months or Longer

 

 

Total

 

 Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 

 

Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

U.S. Treasury securities $(3) $3,975  $(354) $18,153 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(30

)

 

$

13,087

 

 

$

(30

)

 

$

13,087

 

Agency securities  (5)  4,656   (995)  40,508 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

20,808

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

20,812

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

41,620

 

Mortgage-backed securities  (1)  361   (6,311)  135,323 

 

 

(745

)

 

 

79,007

 

 

 

(1,740

)

 

 

86,392

 

 

 

(2,485

)

 

 

165,399

 

Corporate securities  (4,028)  323,633   (26,071)  640,439 

 

 

(1,585

)

 

 

183,691

 

 

 

(2,161

)

 

 

100,926

 

 

 

(3,746

)

 

 

284,617

 

Municipal securities  (454)  38,371   (2,112)  118,362 

 

 

(218

)

 

 

34,165

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

9,522

 

 

 

(235

)

 

 

43,687

 

Other  (102)  8,015   (2,162)  114,120 

 

 

(410

)

 

 

34,540

 

 

 

(290

)

 

 

21,559

 

 

 

(700

)

 

 

56,099

 

Total $(4,593) $379,011  $(38,005) $1,066,905 

 

$

(2,974

)

 

$

352,211

 

 

$

(4,249

)

 

$

252,298

 

 

$

(7,223

)

 

$

604,509

 

As of September 26, 2020 and December 28,2019, the Company had 0t recognized an allowance for credit losses on any securities in an unrealized loss position.  

The Company has 0t recorded an allowance for credit losses and charge to Other income for the unrealized losses on mortgage-backed, corporate, municipal, and other securities presented above because we do not consider the declines in fair value to have resulted from credit losses.  We have not observed a significant deterioration in credit quality of these securities, which are rated as investment grade with moderate to low credit risk. The declines in value are largely attributable to current global economic conditions.  The securities continue to make timely principal and interest payments, and the fair values are expected to recover as they approach maturity. The Company does not intend to sell the securities, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities, before the respective recoveries of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity.

 

The amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities at September 28, 2019,26, 2020, by maturity, are shown below.

 

Schedule of amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities by contractual maturity      
  Amortized Cost  Fair Value 
Due in one year or less $300,566  $300,542 
Due after one year through five years  1,061,239   1,066,607 
Due after five years through ten years  174,371   172,546 
Due after ten years  13,115   13,066 
  $1,549,291  $1,552,761 

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Amortized Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

429,519

 

 

$

430,164

 

Due after one year through five years

 

 

970,913

 

 

 

993,068

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

 

59,972

 

 

 

60,946

 

Due after ten years

 

 

4,414

 

 

 

4,089

 

 

 

$

1,464,818

 

 

$

1,488,267

 


 

 

9.

9.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2019:26, 2020:

 

Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)   
  13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019 
  Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment  Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities  Total 
Beginning Balance $38,407  $(3,726) $34,681 
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, net of income tax expense of $657  (18,885)  4,933   (13,952)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income  -   (139)  (139)
Net current-period other comprehensive income  (18,885)  4,794   (14,091)
Ending Balance $19,522  $1,068  $20,590 

  39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019 
  Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment  Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities  Total 
Beginning Balance $47,327  $(38,897) $8,430 
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, net of income tax expense of $5,968  (27,805)  40,180   12,375 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income  -   (215)  (215)
Net current-period other comprehensive income  (27,805)  39,965   12,160 
Ending Balance $19,522  $1,068  $20,590 

The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2019:

Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Schedule of of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI      
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019
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 $153  Other income (expense)
   (14) Income tax benefit (provision)
  $139  Net of tax

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019
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 $213  Other income (expense)
   2  Income tax benefit (provision)
  $215  Net of tax

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

 

Foreign currency

translation adjustment

 

 

Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

 

 

Total

 

Balance - beginning of period

 

$

73,926

 

 

$

15,803

 

 

$

89,729

 

Other comprehensive income before reclassification, net of income tax expense of $31

 

 

26,721

 

 

 

3,358

 

 

 

30,079

 

Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income to Other income (expense), net of income tax expense of $155 included in Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

 

(830

)

 

 

(830

)

Net current-period other comprehensive income

 

 

26,721

 

 

 

2,528

 

 

 

29,249

 

Balance - end of period

 

$

100,647

 

 

$

18,331

 

 

$

118,978

 

 

16

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

 

Foreign currency

translation adjustment

 

 

Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

 

 

Total

 

Balance - beginning of period

 

$

55,289

 

 

$

585

 

 

$

55,874

 

Other comprehensive income before reclassification, net of income tax expense of $2,903

 

 

45,358

 

 

 

18,861

 

 

 

64,219

 

Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income to Other income (expense), net of income tax expense of $201 included in Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(1,115

)

Net current-period other comprehensive income

 

 

45,358

 

 

 

17,746

 

 

 

63,104

 

Balance - end of period

 

$

100,647

 

 

$

18,331

 

 

$

118,978

 

 

 

10.

Revenue

10.

Revenue

 

In order to further depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors, we disaggregate revenue (or “net sales”) by geographic region, major product category, and pattern of recognition.

 

Disaggregated revenue by geographic region (Americas, APAC, and EMEA) is presented in Note 4 – Segment Information. The Company has identified six major product categories – auto PND, auto OEM, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor. Note 4 also contains disaggregated revenue information of the aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor major product categories. Auto segment revenue presented in Note 4 is comprised of the auto PND and auto OEM major product categories, as depicted below.

 

 

 

Auto Revenue by Major Product Category

 

 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Auto PND

 

 

64

%

 

 

69

%

 

 

62

%

 

 

66

%

Auto OEM

 

 

36

%

 

 

31

%

 

 

38

%

 

 

34

%

Auto PND [Member]

Auto OEM [Member]

Schedule of disaggregated revenue by geographic region   
  Auto Revenue by Major Product Category 
  13-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29,  September 28,  September 29, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Auto PND  69%  64%  66%  66%
Auto OEM  31%  36%  34%  34%

 

A large majority of the Company’s sales are recognized on a point in time basis, usually once the product is shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer. Sales recognized over a period of time are primarily within the auto segment and relate to performance obligations that are satisfied over the life of the product or contractual service period. Revenue disaggregated by the timing of transfer of the goods or services is presented in the table below:

 

Point in time [Member]

Over time [Member]

Schedule of revenue disaggregated      
 13-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
 September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 2019  2018  2019  2018 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Point in time $886,954  $761,216  $2,522,229  $2,286,740 

 

$

1,060,718

 

 

$

886,954

 

 

$

2,696,593

 

 

$

2,522,229

 

Over time  47,429   48,795   133,044   128,596 

 

 

48,476

 

 

 

47,429

 

 

 

138,575

 

 

 

133,044

 

Net sales $934,383  $810,011  $2,655,273  $2,415,336 

 

$

1,109,194

 

 

$

934,383

 

 

$

2,835,168

 

 

$

2,655,273

 

 

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Transaction price and costs associated with the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations are reflected as deferred revenue and deferred costs, respectively, on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Such amounts are recognized ratably over the applicable service period or estimated useful life. Changes in deferred revenue and costs during the 39-week period endingended September 28, 201926, 2020 are presented below:

 

Schedule of deferred revenue and costs  Deferred Revenue(1)   Deferred Costs(2) 
  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28, 
  2019 
  Deferred Revenue(1)  Deferred Costs(2) 
Balance, beginning of period $172,938  $57,935 
Deferrals in period  125,278   20,284 
Recognition of deferrals in period  (133,044)  (26,613)
Balance, end of period $165,172  $51,606 

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

 

Deferred

Revenue (1)

 

 

Deferred

Costs (2)

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

161,891

 

 

$

48,598

 

Deferrals in period

 

 

117,441

 

 

 

13,445

 

Recognition of deferrals in period

 

 

(138,575

)

 

 

(23,300

)

Balance, end of period

 

$

140,757

 

 

$

38,743

 

 

(1)

(1)

Deferred revenue is comprised of both Deferred revenue and Noncurrent deferred revenue per the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(2)

(2)

Deferred costs are comprised of both Deferred costs and Noncurrent deferred costs per the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

Of the $133,044$138,575 of deferred revenue recognized in the 39-weeks39-week period ended September 28, 2019, $78,09226, 2020, $77,511 was deferred as of the beginning of the period.

 

Approximately two-thirds of the $165,172$140,757 of deferred revenue at the end of the period,, September 28, 2019,26, 2020, is recognized ratably over a period of three years or less.

 

 

11.Leases

Leases Textual

The Company leases certain real estate properties, vehicles, and equipment in various countries around the world. Leased properties are typically used for office space, distribution, and retail. The Company’s leases are classified as operating leases with remaining terms of 1 to 34 years, some of which include an option to extend or renew. If the exercise of an option to extend or renew is determined to be reasonably certain, the associated right-of-use asset and lease liability reflects the extended period and payments. For all real estate leases, any non-lease components, including common area maintenance, have been separated from lease components and excluded from the associated right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations. For all equipment and vehicle leases, an accounting policy election has been made to not separate lease and non-lease components.

Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less (“short-term leases”) are not recognized on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a right-of-use asset or lease liability.

The following table represents lease costs recognized in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 28, 2019. Lease costs are included in Selling, general and administrative expense and Research and development expense on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Schedule of operating lease cost      
  13-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
 
 
 
 
September 28, 
 
 
September 28, 
 
  2019  2019 
Operating lease cost(1) $6,023  $17,683 

(1)Operating lease cost includes short-term lease costs and variable lease costs, which were not material in the periods presented.

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The following table represents the components of leases that are recognized on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 28, 2019.

Schedule of amounts recognized in balance sheet
September 28,
2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets$55,399
Other accrued expenses$13,438
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities42,855
Total lease liabilities$56,293
Weighted average remaining lease term5.6 years
Weighted average discount rate4.0%

The following table represents the maturity of lease liabilities.

Schedule of maturity of lease liabilities   
Fiscal Year Lease payments 
2019, excluding the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2019 $4,347 
2020  15,447 
2021  12,259 
2022  8,736 
2023  7,955 
Thereafter  15,389 
Total $64,133 
Less: imputed interest  (7,840)
Present value of lease liabilities $56,293 

The following table presents supplemental cash flow and noncash information related to leases.

Schedule of cash flow supplemental   
  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28, 
  2019 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities(2) $13,528 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $7,853 

(2)Included in Net cash provided by operating activities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

12.Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 provides new guidance on assessment of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs

In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Topic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”), which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium, requiring the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. Callable debt securities held at a discount continue to be amortized to maturity. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

13. Subsequent Events

Switzerland corporate tax reform was approved by public referendum in May 2019 and enacted in October 2019. Accordingly, the Company expects to record an income tax benefit of approximately $20 to $220 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 due to an increase in certain Switzerland deferred tax assets resulting from enactment of Switzerland Federal and Schaffhausen cantonal tax reform. The Company is evaluating transitional measures in Switzerland tax law that may affect the overall increase in deferred tax assets as well as the impact of tax reform to its ongoing effective tax rate, the materiality of which is not yet known.

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

 

Overview

 

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Quarterly Report, containscontain 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 Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018.28, 2019. 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 29, 2018.28, 2019.

 

The Company is a leading worldwide provider of navigation, communicationswireless devices and information devices, mostapplications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle, many of which are enabled byfeature Global Positioning System or GPS, technology.(GPS) navigation. We operate in five reportable segments, which serve the outdoor,auto, aviation, fitness, marine, auto and aviationoutdoor markets. The Company’s segments offer consumer products through its network of subsidiary distributors and independent dealers and distributors and some also maintain relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). However, the nature of products and types of customers for the five segments may vary significantly. As such, the segments are managed separately.

 

20Impacts of COVID-19

 

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created disruption and uncertainty in the global economy and has affected our business, suppliers, and customers, as described below.  The impact to the Company’s financial results was not significant in the first quarter of 2020.  Consolidated net sales and operating income were adversely impacted during the second quarter of 2020 due to limitations on economic activity caused by governmental restrictions and as some of our customers faced economic hardships, although demand for certain of our products and net sales for all of our segments improved throughout the quarter. The positive trend of improved results at the end of second quarter continued in the third quarter of 2020 for most of our products and all of our segments.  As described below in the Results of Operations, our operating segments were not all impacted equally, and the diversity of our business and product offerings helped mitigate the impacts to our consolidated net sales and operating income during the third quarter of 2020.

With pre-existing fundamentals such as trade credit insurance, direct online sales through our webshops, direct fulfillment arrangements with certain retailers, our strong cash and marketable securities position, market and product diversity, a vertically integrated business model, and ample inventory on hand, we were well-positioned to mitigate the initial impacts of COVID-19.  While COVID-19 continues to further evolve into a complicated and prolonged global pandemic, we continue to implement further mitigation measures, such as initiating additional direct fulfillment arrangements with retailers, mitigating single source supplier dependencies, enhancing cleaning and sanitation within our facilities to maintain a healthy and safe environment for essential on-site functions, boosting functionality and security of technology for employees who are working from home, and planning the safe reintegration of our on-site workforce as the pandemic evolves, governmental restrictions are gradually lifted and public health guidance changes.  These mitigation efforts complement our top priorities of ensuring the health and safety of our employees and continuing to serve our customers.  Additional benefits have been provided to many of our employees, including increased flexible work arrangements, remote work access, and flexible paid leave policies.  We are also focused on mitigating impacts to operating income and liquidity by monitoring our expense structure and balance sheet, reducing and prioritizing certain discretionary operating expenses and capital expenditures, and slowing the number of new employees hired.

Sustained adverse impacts to us, our suppliers or our customers may affect the future valuation of certain assets and therefore may increase the likelihood of an impairment charge, write-off, write-down, reserve, or accelerated expense associated with such assets, including marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses,


property and equipment, tax assets, goodwill, indefinite and finite-lived intangible assets, capitalized preproduction design and development costs, and other assets.  

Although we believe we have taken appropriate actions to help mitigate risks associated with COVID-19 as described above, the duration and magnitude of COVID-19 impacts to our business operations and financial results may be affected by a number of factors including the uncertainty around the evolution of the pandemic, the imposition or relaxation of government restrictions on business and social gathering activities, voluntary behavior changes associated with public health guidance, and those presented below in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report.  

Recent Systems Outage

The Company was the victim of a cyber attack that encrypted some of our systems on July 23, 2020. As a result, many of our online services were interrupted including website functions, customer support, customer facing applications, and company communications. We immediately began to assess the nature of the attack and started remediation. Based on our due diligence and independent forensic analysis, we have no indication that any customer data was accessed, lost or stolen. Additionally, the functionality of Garmin products was not affected, other than the ability to access online services.  Affected systems have been restored.  We have implemented a variety of measures to enhance our IT infrastructure and security in light of the rapidly evolving threat landscape.  The impact of this outage to our operations and financial results was not material during the third quarter of 2020, and we do not expect it to have material impacts on future periods.

 

Results of Operations

 

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

 

 13-Weeks Ended 

 

13-Weeks Ended

 

 September 28,
2019
  September 29,
2018
 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

Net sales  100%  100%

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

Cost of goods sold  39%  41%

 

 

40

%

 

 

39

%

Gross profit  61%  59%

 

 

60

%

 

 

61

%

Advertising expense  3%  4%
Selling, general and administrative expense  13%  14%
Research and development expense  16%  17%
Total operating expense  33%  35%

Advertising

 

 

3

%

 

 

3

%

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

13

%

 

 

13

%

Research and development

 

 

16

%

 

 

16

%

Total operating expenses

 

 

32

%

 

 

33

%

Operating income  28%  24%

 

 

29

%

 

 

28

%

Other income (expense)  (0)%  1%

 

 

2

%

 

 

(0

)%

Income before income taxes  28%  25%

 

 

30

%

 

 

28

%

Income tax provision  3%  2%

 

 

2

%

 

 

3

%

Net income  24%  23%

 

 

28

%

 

 

24

%

 

 39-Weeks Ended 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 September 28,
2019
  September 29,
2018
 

 

September 26,

2020

 

 

September 28,

2019

 

Net sales  100%  100%

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

Cost of goods sold  40%  41%

 

 

40

%

 

 

40

%

Gross profit  60%  59%

 

 

60

%

 

 

60

%

Advertising expense  4%  4%
Selling, general and administrative expense  14%  15%
Research and development expense  17%  17%
Total operating expense  35%  36%

Advertising

 

 

3

%

 

 

4

%

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

15

%

 

 

14

%

Research and development

 

 

18

%

 

 

17

%

Total operating expenses

 

 

36

%

 

 

35

%

Operating income  25%  23%

 

 

24

%

 

 

25

%

Other income (expense)  1%  1%

 

 

1

%

 

 

1

%

Income before income taxes  26%  24%

 

 

25

%

 

 

26

%

Income tax provision  4%  4%

 

 

2

%

 

 

4

%

Net income  22%  21%

 

 

23

%

 

 

22

%

 

The segment table located in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 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 reportable segments during the periods shown. For each line item in the table, the total of the fitness, outdoor, fitness, marine,aviation, auto, and aviationmarine segments’ amounts equals the amount in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income included in Item 1.

As indicated in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the methodology used to allocate certain selling, general, and administrative expenses was refined in the first quarter of 2019. The amounts presented below for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 29, 2018 are presented here as they were originally reported.

21

 

Comparison of 13-Weeks ended September 28, 201926, 2020 and September 29, 201828, 2019

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

 

Net Sales

 13-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  13-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
 Net Sales  % of Total  Net Sales  % of Total  $ Change  % Change 

Net Sales

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

328,446

 

 

 

35

%

 

$

243,099

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

%

Outdoor $258,294   28% $209,415   26% $48,879   23%

 

 

334,844

 

 

 

30

%

 

 

258,294

 

Fitness  243,099   26%  190,185   24%  52,914   28%

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

30

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

%

Aviation

 

 

151,112

 

 

 

(19

%)

 

 

187,574

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

%

Auto

 

 

129,355

 

 

 

(6

%)

 

 

137,722

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

12

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

Marine  107,694   11%  98,770   12%  8,924   9%

 

 

165,437

 

 

 

54

%

 

 

107,694

 

Auto  137,722   15%  165,214   20%  (27,492)  (17)%
Aviation  187,574   20%  146,427   18%  41,147   28%

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

15

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

%

Total $934,383   100% $810,011   100% $124,372   15%

 

$

1,109,194

 

 

 

19

%

 

$

934,383

 

 

Net sales increased 15%19% for the 13-week period ended September 28, 201926, 2020 when compared to the year-ago quarter. The outdoor, fitness, marine, and aviation segments collectively increased by 24%, contributing 85% of total revenue.  Outdoor was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 30% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 28% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 26% in the third quarter of 2018.

2019.  Total unit sales in the third quarter of 20192020 increased to 3,6594,041 when compared to total unit sales of 3,5273,659 in the third quarter of 2018.2019, which was a smaller increase than that of revenue primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix.

 

Outdoor, fitness, marine, and aviationFitness segment revenue increased 23%, 28%, 9%, and 28%, respectively,35% when compared to the year-ago quarter. The outdoor segment revenue increase wasquarter, primarily driven by sales growth in multiple productadvanced wearables and cycling products.  Outdoor segment revenue increased 30% when compared to the year-ago quarter,driven by sales growthacross all categories led primarily by strong demand for our adventure watches.  The fitnessMarine segment revenue increase was primarily driven by strong sales in wearables and sales from Tacx, a newly acquired group of subsidiaries that designs and manufactures indoor bike trainers. The currentincreased 54% when compared to the year-ago quarter, marine segment revenue increase was driven by sales growth in multiple product categories, led primarily by chartplotters. The aviationAviation segment revenue increase was driven by sales growth in both OEM and aftermarket categories. Auto segment revenue decreased 17%declined 19% from the year-ago quarter, primarily due to lowerfewer shipments to OEM salescustomers and reduced contributions from ADS-B products.  Auto segment revenue declined 6% from the year-ago quarter as declines in the current quarterpersonal navigation devices were partially offset by growth in niche categories and the ongoing PND market contraction.new auto OEM programs.

    

Gross Profit

 

 13-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  13-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
 Gross Profit  % of Revenue  Gross Profit  % of Revenue  $ Change  % Change 

Gross Profit

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

177,794

 

 

 

40

%

 

$

126,835

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

54

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

52

%

Outdoor $170,846   66% $136,671   65% $34,175   25%

 

 

223,704

 

 

 

31

%

 

 

170,846

 

Fitness  126,835   52%  103,441   54%  23,394   23%

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

67

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

66

%

Aviation

 

 

107,927

 

 

 

(23

%)

 

 

139,688

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

71

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

74

%

Auto

 

 

58,135

 

 

 

(12

%)

 

 

65,814

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

45

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

48

%

Marine  64,275   60%  58,508   59%  5,767   10%

 

 

100,423

 

 

 

56

%

 

 

64,275

 

Auto  65,814   48%  70,925   43%  (5,111)  (7)%
Aviation  139,688   74%  111,202   76%  28,486   26%

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

61

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

%

Total $567,458   61% $480,747   59% $86,711   18%

 

$

667,983

 

 

 

18

%

 

$

567,458

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

60

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

61

%

 

Gross profit dollars in the third quarter of 20192020 increased 18%, primarily due to growththe increase in net sales along with acompared to the year-ago quarter, as described above.  Consolidated gross margin increase of 140 basis pointswas relatively flat when compared to the year-ago quarter. Gross margin increased in the auto segment, was relatively flat in the outdoor segment, increased in the fitness and marine segments, and decreased in the fitnessaviation and aviationauto segments when compared to the year-ago quarter.

 

The autofitness and marine segments gross margin increases of 190 basis points and 100 basis points, respectively, were primarily attributable to product mix. The aviation segment gross margin increasedecrease of 490300 basis points was primarily attributable to lower license expense. A portion of license expense favorability in the auto segment isproduct mix and higher per-unit manufacturing overhead costs.  These trends are generally expected to continue forin the remainderfourth quarter of the year. Gross margin remained relatively flat within the outdoor and marine segments.2020. The fitness and aviationauto segment gross margin decreases weredecrease of 280 basis points was primarily


attributable to product mix.mix associated with growth in new auto OEM programs. This product mix and associated gross margin trend is generally expected to continue in the fourth quarter of 2020 and beyond.

Advertising Expense

 

22

Advertising

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

13,444

 

 

 

0

%

 

$

13,403

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

%

Outdoor

 

 

12,607

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

11,327

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

%

Aviation

 

 

511

 

 

 

(57

%)

 

 

1,189

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

%

Auto

 

 

3,183

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

2,874

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

%

Marine

 

 

4,121

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

3,875

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

%

Total

 

$

33,866

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

32,668

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

%

Advertising Expense

  13-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  13-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Advertising  % of  Advertising  % of        
  Expense  Revenue  Expense  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $11,327        4% $9,455        5% $1,872   20%
Fitness  13,403   6%  12,296   6%  1,107   9%
Marine  3,875   4%  3,594   4%  281   8%
Auto  2,874   2%  4,180   3%  (1,306)  (31)%
Aviation  1,189   1%  1,615   1%  (426)  (26)%
Total $32,668   3% $31,140   4% $1,528   5%

 

Advertising expense as a percent of revenue was relatively flat when compared to the year-ago quarter and increased 5%4% in absolute dollars. The total absolute dollar increase was primarily attributable to increased cooperativemedia advertising in the outdoor fitness, and marine segments, partially offset by decreased cooperative advertising in the auto and aviation segments.segment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

 13-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  13-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
 Selling, General &  % of  Selling, General &  % of      
 Admin. Expenses  Revenue  Admin. Expenses  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 

Selling, General & Admin. Expenses

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

46,239

 

 

 

25

%

 

$

37,119

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

Outdoor $32,679        13% $31,240   15% $1,439   5%

 

 

37,160

 

 

 

14

%

 

 

32,679

 

Fitness  37,119   15%  31,370   16%  5,749   18%

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

11

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

%

Aviation

 

 

20,225

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

16,921

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

13

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

%

Auto

 

 

16,105

 

 

 

(10

%)

 

 

17,818

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

12

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

%

Marine  20,232   19%  21,704   22%  (1,472)  (7)%

 

 

22,405

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

20,232

 

Auto  17,818   13%  21,418   13%  (3,600)  (17)%
Aviation  16,921   9%  8,937   6%  7,984   89%

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

%

Total $124,769   13% $114,669   14% $10,100   9%

 

$

142,134

 

 

 

14

%

 

$

124,769

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

13

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

%

 

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 9%14% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar increase in the third quarter of 20192020 was primarily attributable to increased information technology and personnel costs and expenses from recent acquisitions. The fitness segment decrease as a percent of revenue was primarily due to greater leverage of operatingrelated costs.

 

As noted above and in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company refined its methodology to allocate certain selling, general and administrative expenses in the beginning of the 2019 fiscal year. The prior year amounts are presented here as originally reported. For comparative purposes, we estimate selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2018 would have been approximately $4 million more for the aviation segment, approximately $2 million less for the marine segment, approximately $2 million less for the outdoor segment, and not significantly different for the fitness and auto segments. Selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of revenue also decreased in the outdoor and marine segments due to greater leverage of operating costs.

Considering the refined allocation methodology noted above, we estimate selling, general and administrative expenses for the 52-weeks ended December 29, 2018 would have been approximately $18 million more for the aviation segment, approximately $11 million less for the marine segment, approximately $7 million less for the outdoor segment, and not significantly different for the fitness and auto segments.

Research and Development Expense

  13-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  13-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Research &  % of  Research &  % of        
  Development  Revenue  Development  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $21,789        8% $17,004   8% $4,785   28%
Fitness  26,482   11%  22,397   12%  4,085   18%
Marine  20,160   19%  19,302   20%  858   4%
Auto  24,265   18%  30,295   18%  (6,030)  (20)%
Aviation  55,865   30%  49,981   34%  5,884   12%
Total $148,561   16% $138,979   17% $9,582   7%

23

 

Research & Development

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

31,028

 

 

 

17

%

 

$

26,482

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

%

Outdoor

 

 

26,460

 

 

 

21

%

 

 

21,789

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

%

Aviation

 

 

58,594

 

 

 

5

%

 

 

55,865

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

39

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

%

Auto

 

 

35,385

 

 

 

46

%

 

 

24,265

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

27

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

%

Marine

 

 

23,415

 

 

 

16

%

 

 

20,160

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

%

Total

 

$

174,882

 

 

 

18

%

 

$

148,561

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

16

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

%

Research and development expense as a percent of revenue decreased 130 basis pointswas relatively flat when compared to the year-ago quarter and increased 7%18% in absolute dollars. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs related to wearable andacross several categories. The aviation product offerings and expenses resulting from recent acquisitions, partially offset by the capitalization of certain contractually reimbursable preproduction design and development personnel costs within the auto segment. Our research and development spending is focused on product development, improving existing software capabilities, and exploring new categories.

Operating Income

  13-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  13-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Operating Income  % of Revenue  Operating Income  % of Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $105,051   41% $78,972   38% $26,079   33%
Fitness  49,831   20%  37,378   20%  12,453   33%
Marine  20,008   19%  13,908   14%  6,100   44%
Auto  20,857   15%  15,032   9%  5,825   39%
Aviation  65,713   35%  50,669   35%  15,044   30%
Total $261,460   28% $195,959   24% $65,501   33%

Operating income increased 33% in absolute dollars and 380 basis pointssegment increase as a percent of revenue when comparedwas primarily due to the year-ago quarter. In the current quarter, the operating income growthdecline in sales, as described above.  The auto segment increase in absolute dollars and as a percent of revenue was primarily attributable to higher engineering personnel costs associated with auto OEM product development and a lower proportion of such costs being capitalized.  This trend is generally expected to continue in the fourth quarter of 2020 and


beyond, although the proportion of preproduction design and development costs capitalized can fluctuate from period to period based on timing of customer agreements and underlying contractual terms.

Operating Income

Operating Income

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

87,083

 

 

 

75

%

 

$

49,831

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

27

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

%

Outdoor

 

 

147,477

 

 

 

40

%

 

 

105,051

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

44

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

%

Aviation

 

 

28,597

 

 

 

(56

%)

 

 

65,713

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

19

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

%

Auto

 

 

3,462

 

 

 

(83

%)

 

 

20,857

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

Marine

 

 

50,482

 

 

 

152

%

 

 

20,008

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

31

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

%

Total

 

$

317,101

 

 

 

21

%

 

$

261,460

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

%

Operating income increased 21% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago quarter. The increase in operating income in the current quarter was due to revenue growth improvedand relatively consistent gross margin, and greater leverage ofslightly offset by higher operating expenses, as discusseddescribed above. Operating income, in absolute dollars and as a percent of revenue, decreased in the aviation segment primarily due to sales declines in the current quarter, when compared to the year-ago quarter.  Auto segment operating income decreased in absolute dollars and as a percent of revenue in the current quarter, primarily due to investments in auto OEM product development and lower sales, as described above.

We anticipate that COVID-19 will have a continued unfavorable impact on net sales and profitability of the aviation segment for the remainder of fiscal 2020.

Other Income (Expense)

 13-Weeks Ended  13-Weeks Ended 
 September 28, 2019  September 29, 2018 

Other Income (Expense)

 

13-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Interest income $12,309  $11,089 

 

$

7,777

 

 

$

12,309

 

Foreign currency losses  (16,296)  (6,868)
Other  294   1,147 

Foreign currency gains (losses)

 

 

10,113

 

 

 

(16,296

)

Other income

 

 

1,726

 

 

 

294

 

Total $(3,693) $5,368 

 

$

19,616

 

 

$

(3,693

)

 

The average return on cash and investments, including interest and capital gains/losses, during the third quarter of 20192020 was 2.0%1.3% compared to 1.8%2.0% during the same quarter of 2018.2019. Interest income increaseddecreased primarily due to slightly higherlower yields on fixed-income securities.

 

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are typically driven by movements in the Taiwan Dollar, Euro, and British Pound Sterlingof 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., and the Euro is the functional currency of most of our other European subsidiaries, although some transactions and balances are denominated in British Pounds. Other notable currency exposures include the Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen.  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. Due

The $10.1 million currency gain recognized in the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to the relative size ofU.S. Dollar weakening against the entities using a functional currency other than the Taiwan Dollar, Euro and British Pound Sterling, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 13-week period ended September 26, 2020. During this period, the U.S. Dollar weakened 3.7% against the Euro, and 3.3% against the British Pound Sterling, resulting in gains of $11 million, and $1.8 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 0.8% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a loss of $4.3 million. The remaining net currency fluctuationsgain of $1.6 million was related to these entities are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.timing of transactions and impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

 

The $16.3 million currency loss recognized in the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro and British Pound Sterling, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 13-weeks13-week period ended September 28, 2019. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened


3.8% against the Euro and strengthened 3.2% against the British Pound Sterling, resulting in losses of $9.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar strengthened 0.3% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $1.2 million. The remaining net currency loss of $6.2 million was related to the timing of transactions and impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Income Tax Provision

 

The $6.9Company recorded income tax expense of $23.3 million in the 13-week period ended September 26, 2020, compared to income tax expense of $29.9 million in the 13-week period ended September 28, 2019. The effective tax rate was 6.9% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to 11.6% in the third quarter of 2019. The effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2020 decreased 470 basis points compared to the effective tax rate in the prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily due toa favorable shift in income mix by jurisdiction related to the transaction to migrate intellectual property ownership from Switzerland to the United States, which began in the first quarter of 2020.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income for the 13-week period ended September 26, 2020 was $313.4 million compared to $227.9 million for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2019, an increase of $85.5 million.

Comparison of 39-Weeks ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019

Net Sales

Net Sales

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

846,688

 

 

 

25

%

 

$

675,007

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

30

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

%

Outdoor

 

 

716,146

 

 

 

15

%

 

 

622,748

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

25

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

%

Aviation

 

 

465,850

 

 

 

(14

%)

 

 

542,316

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

17

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

%

Auto

 

 

320,215

 

 

 

(24

%)

 

 

422,132

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

11

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

%

Marine

 

 

486,269

 

 

 

24

%

 

 

393,070

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

17

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

Total

 

$

2,835,168

 

 

 

7

%

 

$

2,655,273

 

Net sales increased 7% for the 39-week period ended September 26, 2020 compared to the year-ago period. Fitness was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 30% in the first three quarters of 2020 compared to 25% in the first three quarters of 2019.  Total unit sales in the first three quarters of 2020 decreased to 10,066 when compared to total unit sales of 10,678 in the first three quarters of 2019, primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix.

Fitness segment revenue increased 25% when compared to the year-ago period, primarily driven by sales growth in advanced wearables and cycling products.  Outdoor segment revenue increased 15% when compared to the year-ago period, primarily driven by sales growth in adventure watches. Marine segment revenue increased 24% when compared to the year-ago period, driven by sales growth in multiple product categories, led primarily by chartplotters and advanced sonars. Aviation segment revenue decreased 14% from the year-ago period, primarily due to fewer shipments to OEM customers and reduced contributions from ADS-B products.  Auto segment revenue decreased 24% from the year-ago period, primarily due to the ongoing PND market contraction and lower auto OEM sales, factors which were compounded by COVID-19 and its associated impact on consumers, retailers, and the automotive manufacturers for part of the current year period.


Gross Profit

Gross Profit

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

446,936

 

 

 

27

%

 

$

352,805

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

53

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

52

%

Outdoor

 

 

469,150

 

 

 

16

%

 

 

403,842

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

66

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

65

%

Aviation

 

 

338,770

 

 

 

(17

%)

 

 

405,848

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

73

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

75

%

Auto

 

 

147,393

 

 

 

(26

%)

 

 

198,012

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

46

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

47

%

Marine

 

 

288,103

 

 

 

23

%

 

 

234,014

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

59

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

%

Total

 

$

1,690,352

 

 

 

6

%

 

$

1,594,521

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

60

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

%

 Gross profit dollars in the first three quarters of 2020 increased 6%, primarily due to the increase in net sales compared to the year-ago period, as described above. Consolidated gross margin was relatively flat when compared to the year-ago period. Gross margin was relatively flat in the fitness, outdoor, auto, and marine segments, and decreased in the aviation segment when compared to the year-ago period.  The aviation segment gross margin decrease of 200 basis points was primarily attributable to product mix.

Advertising Expense

Advertising

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

36,802

 

 

 

(11

%)

 

$

41,319

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

%

Outdoor

 

 

28,006

 

 

 

(8

%)

 

 

30,464

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

%

Aviation

 

 

2,313

 

 

 

(43

%)

 

 

4,054

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

%

Auto

 

 

7,177

 

 

 

(29

%)

 

 

10,180

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

%

Marine

 

 

15,733

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

15,791

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

%

Total

 

$

90,031

 

 

 

(12

%)

 

$

101,808

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

%

Advertising expense as a percent of revenue was relatively flat when compared to the year-ago period and decreased 12% in absolute dollars. The total absolute dollar decrease was primarily attributable to lower media spend in the fitness and outdoor segments and reduced cooperative advertising in the auto segment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

Selling, General & Admin. Expenses

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

131,540

 

 

 

15

%

 

$

114,657

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

16

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

%

Outdoor

 

 

102,232

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

91,390

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

Aviation

 

 

57,871

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

48,232

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

12

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

%

Auto

 

 

49,255

 

 

 

(13

%)

 

 

56,486

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

15

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

%

Marine

 

 

70,437

 

 

 

1

%

 

 

69,524

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

%

Total

 

$

411,335

 

 

 

8

%

 

$

380,289

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

15

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

%

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 8% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase in the first three quarters of 2020 was primarily attributable to expenses from recent acquisitions and increased information technology and personnel costs, partially offset by lower legal related costs.


Research and Development Expense

Research & Development

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

88,519

 

 

 

13

%

 

$

78,460

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

%

Outdoor

 

 

76,855

 

 

 

21

%

 

 

63,648

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

11

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

%

Aviation

 

 

175,103

 

 

 

7

%

 

 

163,398

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

38

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

%

Auto

 

 

97,798

 

 

 

26

%

 

 

77,368

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

31

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

%

Marine

 

 

67,738

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

60,487

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

Total

 

$

506,013

 

 

 

14

%

 

$

443,361

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

18

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

%

Research and development expense as a percent of revenue increased 110 basis points when compared to the year-ago period and increased 14% in absolute dollars. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs across several categories. The aviation segment increase as a percent of revenue was primarily due to the decline in sales, as described above.  The auto segment increase in absolute dollars and as a percent of revenue was primarily attributable to auto OEM product development, in addition to the decline in sales, as described above.   The fitness segment decrease as a percent of revenue was primarily due to the increase in sales, as described above.

Operating Income

Operating Income

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

Year-over-Year Change

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Fitness

 

$

190,075

 

 

 

61

%

 

$

118,369

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

22

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

%

Outdoor

 

 

262,057

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

218,340

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

37

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

%

Aviation

 

 

103,483

 

 

 

(46

%)

 

 

190,164

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

22

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

%

Auto

 

 

(6,837

)

 

 

(113

%)

 

 

53,978

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

(2

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

%

Marine

 

 

134,195

 

 

 

52

%

 

 

88,212

 

Percentage of Segment Net Sales

 

 

28

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

%

Total

 

$

682,973

 

 

 

2

%

 

$

669,063

 

Percentage of Total Net Sales

 

 

24

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

%

Operating income increased 2% in absolute dollars and decreased 110 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The increase in operating income was due to improved gross profit dollars, partially offset by higher operating expenses, as described above.  The decrease in operating margin was due to higher operating expenses as a percent of total net sales as described above.  Operating income, in absolute dollars and as a percent of revenue, decreased in the aviation segment primarily due to a sales decline in the first three quarters of 2020 compared to the year-ago period.  The auto segment experienced an operating loss in the 39-week period ended September 26, 2020, primarily due to investments in auto OEM product development and lower sales, as described above.

We anticipate that COVID-19 will have a continued unfavorable impact on net sales and profitability of the aviation segment for the remainder of fiscal 2020.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)

 

39-Weeks Ended September 26, 2020

 

 

39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019

 

Interest income

 

$

30,258

 

 

$

39,748

 

Foreign currency losses

 

 

(9,802

)

 

 

(12,568

)

Other Income

 

 

8,515

 

 

 

3,567

 

Total

 

$

28,971

 

 

$

30,747

 

The average returns on cash and investments, including interest and capital gains/losses, during the 39-week period ended September 26, 2020 and the 39-week period ended September 28, 2019 were 1.6% and 2.0%, respectively. Interest income decreased primarily due to lower yields on fixed-income securities.


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, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen.  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.

The $9.8 million currency loss recognized in the third quarter of 201839-week period ended September 26, 2020 was primarily due to the strengthening ofU.S. Dollar weakening against the Taiwan Dollar, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Euro, and British Pound Sterling within the 13-weeks39-week period ended September 29, 2018.26, 2020. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 0.7%weakened 2.9% against the Euro and 1.3% against the British Pound Sterling,Taiwan Dollar, resulting in lossesa loss of $2.7$13.0 million, and $0.6 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar remained relatively flatweakened 4.1% against the Taiwan Dollar.Euro, resulting in a gain of $9.0 million. The remaining net currency loss of $3.6$5.8 million was related to the timing of transactions and impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

 

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Income Tax Provision

The Company recorded income tax expense of $29.9 million in the 13-week period ended September 28, 2019, compared to income tax expense of $17.1 million in the 13-week period ended September 29, 2018. The effective tax rate was 11.6% in the third quarter of 2019, compared to 8.5% in the third quarter of 2018. The 310 basis points increase to the third quarter of 2019 effective tax rate compared to the prior year quarter is primarily due to a decrease in uncertain tax position reserves released due to expiring statutes of limitations in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the third quarter of 2018.

As discussed in Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Switzerland corporate tax reform was approved by public referendum in May 2019 and enacted in October 2019. Accordingly, the Company expects to record an income tax benefit of approximately $20 to $220 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 due to an increase in certain Switzerland deferred tax assets resulting from enactment of Switzerland Federal and Schaffhausen cantonal tax reform. The Company is evaluating transitional measures in Switzerland tax law that may affect the overall increase in deferred tax assets as well as the impact of tax reform to its ongoing effective tax rate, the materiality of which is not yet known.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income for the 13-weeks ended September 28, 2019 was $227.9 million compared to $184.2 million for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2018, an increase of $43.7 million.

Comparison of 39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2019 and 39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2018

Net Sales

  39-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  39-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Net Sales  % of Total  Net Sales  % of Total  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $622,748   24% $555,314   23% $67,434   12%
Fitness  675,007   25%  581,315   24%  93,692   16%
Marine  393,070   15%  346,908   14%  46,162   13%
Auto  422,132   16%  486,653   20%  (64,521)  (13)%
Aviation  542,316   20%  445,146   19%  97,170   22%
Total $2,655,273   100% $2,415,336   100% $239,937   10%

Net sales increased 10% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2019 when compared to the year-ago period. The outdoor, fitness, marine, and aviation segments collectively increased by 16%, contributing 84% of total revenue. Fitness was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 25% in the first three quarters of 2019 compared to 24% in the first three quarters of 2018.

Total unit sales in the first three quarters of 2019 increased to 10,678 when compared to the total unit sales of 10,266 in the first three quarters of 2018.

Outdoor, fitness, marine, and aviation segment revenues increased 12%, 16%, 13%, and 22%, respectively, when compared to the year-ago period. The outdoor segment revenue increase was primarily driven by strong sales in adventure watches, golf and inReach product lines. Fitness segment revenue increases were primarily driven by strong sales in wearables and sales from newly acquired Tacx. Marine segment revenue increases were driven by sales growth in multiple product categories, led primarily by chartplotters and sonar products. The aviation segment revenue increase was driven by sales growth in both OEM and aftermarket categories. Auto segment revenue decreased 13% from the year-ago period, primarily due to the ongoing PND market contraction.

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Gross Profit

  39-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  39-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Gross Profit  % of Revenue  Gross Profit  % of Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $403,842   65% $358,829   65% $45,013   13%
Fitness  352,805   52%  326,473   56%  26,332   8%
Marine  234,014   60%  203,976   59%  30,038   15%
Auto  198,012   47%  207,389   43%  (9,377)  (5)%
Aviation  405,848   75%  333,886   75%  71,962   22%
Total $1,594,521   60% $1,430,553   59% $163,968   11%

Gross profit dollars in the 39-week period ended September 28, 2019 increased 11% while gross margin remained relatively flat compared to the year-ago period. Gross margin increased 430 basis points in the auto segment when compared to the year-ago period, primarily attributable to lower license expense and product mix. A portion of license expense favorability in the auto segment is expected to continue for the remainder of the year. Gross margin remained relatively flat within the outdoor, marine, and aviation segments. Gross margin decreased in the fitness segment primarily due to lower average selling prices and product mix.

Advertising Expense

  39-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  39-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Advertising  % of  Advertising  % of        
  Expense  Revenue  Expense  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $30,464   5% $25,955   5% $4,509   17%
Fitness  41,319   6%  40,515   7%  804   2%
Marine  15,791   4%  14,022   4%  1,769   13%
Auto  10,180   2%  14,100   3%  (3,920)  (28)%
Aviation  4,054   1%  5,408   1%  (1,354)  (25)%
Total $101,808   4% $100,000   4% $1,808   2%

Advertising expense increased 2% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. Increased cooperative advertising in the outdoor, fitness, and marine segments and increased media advertising in the outdoor segment was partially offset by decreased cooperative advertising in the auto and aviation segments.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

  39-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  39-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Selling, General & Admin.  % of  Selling, General & Admin.  % of        
  Expenses  Revenue  Expenses  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $91,390   15% $85,887   15% $5,503   6%
Fitness  114,657   17%  95,462   16%  19,195   20%
Marine  69,524   18%  75,841   22%  (6,317)  (8)%
Auto  56,486   13%  68,465   14%  (11,979)  (17)%
Aviation  48,232   9%  26,579   6%  21,653   81%
Total $380,289   14% $352,234   15% $28,055   8%

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 8% in absolute dollars and was relatively flat as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily attributable to personnel costs, legal related costs, and expenses from recent acquisitions. The fitness segment increase as a percent of revenue was primarily due to expenses from newly acquired Tacx.

As noted above and in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company refined its methodology to allocate certain selling, general and administrative expenses in the beginning of the 2019 fiscal year. The prior year amounts are presented here as originally reported. For comparative purposes, we estimate selling, general and administrative expenses for the first three quarters of 2018 would have been approximately $13 million more for the aviation segment, approximately $10 million less for the marine segment, approximately $3 million less for the outdoor segment, and not significantly different for the fitness and auto segments. Selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of revenue also decreased in marine due to greater leverage of operating costs.

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Considering the refined allocation methodology noted above, we estimate selling, general and administrative expenses for the 52-weeks ended December 29, 2018 would have been approximately $18 million more for the aviation segment, approximately $11 million less for the marine segment, approximately $7 million less for the outdoor segment, and not significantly different for the fitness and auto segments.

Research and Development Expense

  39-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  39-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Research &  % of  Research &  % of        
  Development  Revenue  Development  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $63,648   10% $52,276   9% $11,372   22%
Fitness  78,460   12%  67,197   12%  11,263   17%
Marine  60,487   15%  59,307   17%  1,180   2%
Auto  77,368   18%  93,711   19%  (16,343)  (17)%
Aviation  163,398   30%  150,158   34%  13,240   9%
Total $443,361   17% $422,649   17% $20,712   5%

Research and development expense as a percent of revenue was relatively flat when compared to the year-ago period and increased 5% in absolute dollars. The absolute dollar increase in research and development expenses when compared with the year-ago period was primarily due to engineering personnel costs related to our wearable and aviation product offerings and expenses resulting from recent acquisitions, partially offset by the capitalization of certain contractually reimbursable preproduction design and development personnel costs within the auto segment. Our research and development spending is focused on product development, improving existing software capabilities, and exploring new categories.

Operating Income

  39-Weeks Ended
September 28, 2019
  39-Weeks Ended
September 29, 2018
  Year over Year 
  Operating  % of  Operating  % of        
 Income  Revenue  Income  Revenue  $ Change  % Change 
Outdoor $218,340   35% $194,711   35% $23,629   12%
Fitness  118,369   18%  123,299   21%  (4,930)  (4)%
Marine  88,212   22%  54,806   16%  33,406   61%
Auto  53,978   13%  31,113   6%  22,865   73%
Aviation  190,164   35%  151,741   34%  38,423   25%
Total $669,063   25% $555,670   23% $113,393   20%

Operating income increased 20% in absolute dollars and increased 220 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The growth in operating income on an absolute dollar basis and as a percent of revenue was the result of revenue growth, improved gross margin, and greater leverage of operating expenses, as discussed above.

Other Income (Expense)

  39-Weeks Ended  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,
2019
  September 29,
2018
 
Interest income $39,748  $32,310 
Foreign currency losses  (12,568)  (3,405)
Other  3,567   6,800 
Total $30,747  $35,705 

The average returns on cash and investments, including interest and capital gains/losses, during the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2019 and the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2018 were 2.0% and 1.8%, respectively. Interest income increased primarily due to slightly higher yields on fixed-income securities.

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The $12.6 million currency loss recognized in the first three quarters of39-week period ended September 28, 2019 was primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against most other currencies, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 39-weeks39-week period ended September 28, 2019. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 1.5% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $8.6 million. This was more than offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening 4.4% against the Euro and 3.3% against the British Pound Sterling, resulting in losses of $13.9 million, and $0.9 million, respectively, and additional net currency losses of $6.4 million related to the timing of transactions and impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

 

Income Tax Provision

The $3.4Company recorded income tax expense of $53.2 million currency loss recognized in the first three quarters of 2018 was primarily due2020 compared to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against most other currencies, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar within the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2018. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 2.7% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $13.6 million. This was more than offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening 3.2% against the Euro and 3.6% against the British Pound Sterling, resulting in losses of $7.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively, and additional net currency losses of $8.7 million related to the timing of transactions and impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Income Tax Provision

The Company recorded income tax expense of $108.1 million in the first three quarters of 2019, compared to income2019. The effective tax expense of $87.4 millionrate was 7.5% in the first three quarters of 2018. The effective tax rate was2020, compared to 15.4% in the first three quarters of 2019, compared2019. Excluding a $14.3 million income tax benefit recognized by the Company in the second quarter of 2020 due to 14.8%the release of uncertain tax position reserves associated with a 2014 intercompany restructuring, the effective tax rate in the first three quarters of 2018.

As discussed in Note 132020 decreased 600 basis points compared to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Switzerland corporate tax reform was approved by public referendum in May 2019 and enacted in October 2019. Accordingly, the Company expects to record an income tax benefit of approximately $20 to $220 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 due to an increase in certain Switzerland deferred tax assets resulting from enactment of Switzerland Federal and Schaffhausen cantonal tax reform. The Company is evaluating transitional measures in Switzerland tax law that may affect the overall increase in deferred tax assets as well as the impact of tax reform to its ongoing effective tax rate in the materialityfirst three quarters of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a favorable shift in income mix by jurisdiction related to the transaction to migrate intellectual property ownership from Switzerland to the United States, which is not yet known.began in the first quarter of 2020.

 

Net Income

 

As a result of the above, net income for the 39-week period ended September 28, 201926, 2020 was $591.7$658.8 million compared to $503.9$591.7 million for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2018,28, 2019, an increase of $87.8$67.1 million.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 28, 2019,26, 2020, we had approximately $2.5$2.7 billion of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. We primarily use cash flow from operations, and expect that future cash requirements may be used, to fund our capital expenditures, support our working capital requirements, pay dividends, and fund strategic acquisitions. We believe that our existing cash balances and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our short- and long-term projected working capital needs, capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements.

 

It is management’s goal to invest the on-hand cash in accordance with the investment policy, which has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary purpose is to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. Garmin’s average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the first three quarters of 20192020 and 20182019 were approximately 2.0%1.5% and 1.8%2.0%, 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 8 for additional information regarding marketable securities.

 


Operating Activities

 

  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29, 
(In thousands) 2019  2018 
Net cash provided by operating activities $464,170  $701,782 

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

699,449

 

 

$

464,170

 

 

The $237.6$235.3 million decreaseincrease in cash provided by operating activities during the first three quarters of 20192020 compared to the first three quarters of 20182019 was primarily due to the increasea decrease in cash used in working capital of $310.6$212.6 million (which included a decreasean increase of $98.0$44.2 million in net receipts of accounts receivable, a net increasedecrease of $126.7$122.1 million in cash paid for inventory, associated primarily with the Company’s effort toan increase days of supply to support our increasingly diversified product lines,$39.5 million net cash used in accounts payable, and a net increasedecrease of $85.9$85.8 million innet cash used in other activities primarily driven by prior year payments associated with an amendment to a license agreement) and income taxes payable of $34.5 million. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $46.0 million net cash used for income taxes. Additional changes were due to the year over yearyear-over-year increase in net income of $67.1 million and a decrease in other non-cash adjustments to net income of $107.5$1.6 million.

 

28Investing Activities

 

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

$

(179,331

)

 

$

(367,808

)

Investing Activities

  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29, 
(In thousands) 2019  2018 
Net cash used in investing activities $(367,808) $(238,815)

 

The $129.0$188.5 million increasedecrease in cash used in investing activities during the first three quarters of 20192020 compared to the first three quarters of 20182019 was primarily due to increasedan increase in net redemptions of marketable securities of $105.6 million, a decrease in cash payments for acquisitions of $246.1$126.7 million, and partially offset by decreased net purchases of marketable securities of $85.6 million and cash payments forincreased net purchases of property and equipment of $30.4$44.0 million.

 

Financing Activities

  39-Weeks Ended 
  September 28,  September 29, 
(In thousands) 2019  2018 
Net cash used in financing activities $(308,895) $(288,534)

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

39-Weeks Ended

 

 

 

September 26, 2020

 

 

September 28, 2019

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

$

(331,847

)

 

$

(308,895

)

 

The $20.4$23.0 million increase in cash used in financing activities during the first three quarters of 20192020 compared to the first three quarters of 20182019 was primarily due to an increase in dividend payments of $12.8 million and $7.6 million increase in treasury stock net purchases related to equity awards.$25.1 million.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

General

Garmin’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon Garmin’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 Garmin to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, Garmin evaluates its estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, investments, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, contingencies, customer sales programs and incentives, product returns, relative standalone selling prices, and progress toward completion of performance obligations in certain contracts with customers. Garmin bases its estimates on historical experience and on 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.

 

For a description of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, refer to Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 and “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018.28, 2019. There were no material significant


changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates in the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2019, other than those discussed in Note 1, “Accounting Policies”.26, 2020.

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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 29, 2018.28, 2019. There have been no material changes during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 201926, 2020 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 28, 2019,26, 2020, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of September 28, 201926, 2020 that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information relating to the Company, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 28, 201926, 2020 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

 

 

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. For additional information, see Note 6 – Commitments and Contingencies in the above Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Part I, “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018.28, 2019.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There are many risks and uncertainties that can affect our future business, financial performance or share price. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018. There have been no material changes during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2019, inas supplemented by the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. risk factors 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 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 28, 2020 and June 27, 2020, and supplemental to the risk factors included in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019:

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had and will continue to have significant impacts on our business.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve, creating disruption and uncertainty around the world, which thus far in fiscal 2020 has resulted in, and we expect will continue to result in, reduced overall demand for certain of our products and other operational impacts. There are unknown factors, such as the duration and severity of the pandemic, the nature and length of actions taken by governments, businesses and individuals to contain or mitigate its impact, the severity and duration of the economic impact caused by the pandemic, the uncertainty surrounding possible treatments or vaccines, along with the effectiveness of our response, that may affect the magnitude of effects to our business operations, results of operations, and its ultimate impact on our financial condition.

Demand for certain of our products has been, and is expected to continue to be, adversely affected in several ways.  Consumers have been and may continue to be less able or less likely to purchase certain of our products due to economic hardships, governmental restrictions affecting them and the retail outlets that sell our products, voluntary behavior changes associated with public health guidance, the prioritization of other goods and services by online retailers that sell our products, restrictions on the ability of online retailers to ship products to certain areas, the cancellation of trade shows and other events that are otherwise important in the marketing and sale of our products, and the potential failure and closure of retail outlets and online retailers that sell our products. Certain of our sales and distribution offices have experienced and may again experience temporary closure due to governmental restrictions.  Additional or prolonged closures of certain sales and distribution offices could affect our ability to market and distribute products to meet customer demand.  The adverse impacts of the pandemic have created economic stress in the global marketplace, high levels of unemployment, loss of income and/or wealth for some individuals, and general economic uncertainty.  These conditions have affected and are expected to continue to affect the willingness or ability of customers to purchase certain of our products or those of original equipment manufacturers in which our products are installed.

Our supply chain may also be adversely impacted by COVID-19.  We may be unable to procure, or experience delays in procuring, certain components from our suppliers, and the cost of procuring components could increase.  Reduced demand for our products has resulted in, and may continue to result in, reduced utilization of certain of our manufacturing facilities and higher per-unit costs for certain products.  Certain of our manufacturing facilities may also experience inopportune temporary closures or reduced hours, which could adversely affect the costs incurred to produce our products and our ability to meet demand.  


COVID-19 has had and will continue to have several other operational impacts on our business, which will or may include employees working remotely, temporarily ceasing operations in some offices due to government restrictions, business travel restrictions, and the cancellation of events that are otherwise important in the development of our products. These changes in our business operations may result in reduced efficiency and lower productivity. We have incurred and are expected to continue to incur increased costs as we provide additional benefits to assist our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees who continue to work in our facilities.  Similar operational and financial hardships on our business partners may result in aged or uncollectable receivables, and the reduced demand for certain of our products could result in obsolescence of certain inventory.  If the economy experiences a sustained downturn of significant proportion that impacts portions of our business, we may also need to incur the costs and organizational impacts of personnel restructuring.  

The risks and impacts associated with COVID-19 described above are not the only ones that affect our Company. Other risks presented in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019, such as gross margin fluctuation, foreign currency fluctuations, successful continued product development, impacts to our key personnel, and dependencies on third party suppliers, may be heightened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, there are unknown risks and impacts due to the uncertainty and rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic including, but not limited to uncertainty around the evolution of the pandemic, the unprecedented imposition of preventative measures by governments that impact the economy and normal operations of a business and the timing and manner of relaxation of those measures. If we are unable to manage these risks and uncertainties, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially impacted.

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 28, 2019 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 27, 2020:

We rely on information technology systems for our business operations. Failures or disruptions, including security breaches or cyber attacks, to our information technology systems may harm our reputation and adversely affect our business and result of operations.

Our information technology systems allow for our daily business operations to operate efficiently and effectively. These systems assist in our business processes, including, but not limited to, communications, financial management, supply chain management, manufacturing, order processing, shipping and billing, and providing services and support to our customers. Additionally, we electronically maintain sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and that of our customers and suppliers, and some personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in our facilities and on our networks. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is important to our operations. A disruption to any of these processes can adversely affect our business and results of operations. Furthermore, a breach of our security systems and procedures or those of our vendors could result in significant data losses or theft of our intellectual property as well as our customers' or our employees' intellectual property, proprietary business information or personally identifiable information.  A cybersecurity breach could negatively affect our competitive position and operating results as a result of theft of our intellectual property and could negatively affect our reputation as a trusted product and service provider by adversely affecting the market's perception of the security or reliability of our products or services.

We have technology and processes in place to detect and respond to data security incidents. However, because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventive measures. In addition, hardware, software or applications we develop or procure from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture or other problems that could unexpectedly compromise information security. Unauthorized parties have also attempted, and may in the future attempt, to gain access to our systems or facilities through fraud, trickery or other forms of deceiving our customers and employees. Accordingly, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, or if such measures are implemented, and even with appropriate training conducted in support of such measures, human errors may still occur. It is virtually impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk. A party, whether internal or external, who is able to circumvent our security measures could misappropriate information.

Actual or anticipated attacks and risks have caused and are expected to continue to cause us to incur increasing costs, including costs to deploy additional personnel and protection technologies, to conduct additional employee training, and to engage third party security experts and consultants. Our cyber insurance may not protect against all of the costs, liabilities, and other adverse effects arising from a security breach or system failure.  If we fail to reasonably maintain the


security of confidential information, we may suffer significant reputational and financial losses and our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and liquidity may be adversely affected.  In addition, a system breach could result in other negative consequences, including disruption of internal operationsand loss of functionality of critical systems and online services, and may subject us to private litigation, government investigations, enforcement actions, and cause us to incur potentially significant liability, damages, or remediation costs.

The Company was the victim of a cyber attack that encrypted some of our systems on July 23, 2020. As a result, many of our online services were interrupted including website functions, customer support, customer facing applications, and company communications. We immediately began to assess the nature of the attack and started remediation. Based on our due diligence and independent forensic analysis, we have no indication that any customer data was accessed, lost or stolen. Additionally, the functionality of Garmin products was not affected, other than the ability to access online services.  The impact of this outage to our operations and financial results was not material during the third quarter of 2020, and we do not expect it to have material impacts on future periods.  However, we may still suffer negative consequences, including certain of those described in the paragraphs above, beyond our current expectations.  

 

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

 

Not applicable

 

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 and restated on June 5, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2020).

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 – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Exhibit 101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

Exhibit 101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

Exhibit 101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

Exhibit 101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

Exhibit 101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

Exhibit 104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

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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 30, 201928, 2020


INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Description

Exhibit 3.1

Articles of Association of Garmin Ltd., as amended and restated on June 5, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2020).

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 – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Exhibit 101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

Exhibit 101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

Exhibit 101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

Exhibit 101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

Exhibit 101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

Exhibit 104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

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