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GARMIN LTD

Quarterly Report Oct 26, 2022

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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

For the quarterly period ended September 24, 2022

or

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-41118

GARMIN 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 New York Stock Exchange
(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.

Yes ☑ 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).

Yes ☑ 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 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 ☐

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

YES ☐ NO ☑

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of October 21, 2022

Registered Shares, CHF 0.10 par value: 191,663,933 (excluding treasury shares)

Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 24, 2022

Table of Contents

Part I - Financial Information Page — 1
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021 (Unaudited) 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited) 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited) 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited) 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited) 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 15
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 23
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 23
Part II - Other Information 24
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 24
Item 1A. Risk Factors 24
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 24
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 24
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 24
Item 5. Other Information 24
Item 6. Exhibits 25
Signature Page 26

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Pa rt I - Financial Information

Item I - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Ba lance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

September 24, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,082,338 $ 1,498,058
Marketable securities 378,705 347,980
Accounts receivable, net 641,072 843,445
Inventories 1,533,271 1,227,609
Deferred costs 14,398 15,961
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 318,339 328,719
Total current assets 3,968,123 4,261,772
Property and equipment, net 1,100,257 1,067,478
Operating lease right-of-use assets 121,937 89,457
Noncurrent marketable securities 1,236,350 1,268,698
Deferred income tax assets 390,105 260,205
Noncurrent deferred costs 10,393 12,361
Goodwill 540,740 575,080
Other intangible assets, net 179,890 215,993
Other noncurrent assets 79,811 103,383
Total assets $ 7,627,606 $ 7,854,427
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 268,674 $ 370,048
Salaries and benefits payable 184,802 211,371
Accrued warranty costs 39,925 45,467
Accrued sales program costs 75,182 121,514
Other accrued expenses 195,117 225,988
Deferred revenue 88,563 87,654
Income taxes payable 169,665 128,083
Dividend payable 420,995 258,023
Total current liabilities 1,442,923 1,448,148
Deferred income tax liabilities 117,941 117,595
Noncurrent income taxes payable 50,943 62,539
Noncurrent deferred revenue 37,068 41,618
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 100,181 70,044
Other noncurrent liabilities 361 324
Stockholders’ equity:
Shares, CHF 0.10 par value, 198,077 shares authorized and issued; 192,180 shares outstanding at September 24, 2022 and 192,608 shares outstanding at December 25, 2021 17,979 17,979
Additional paid-in capital 2,027,019 1,960,722
Treasury stock ( 5,897 and 5,469 shares, respectively) ( 398,974 ) ( 303,114 )
Retained earnings 4,439,004 4,320,737
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income ( 206,839 ) 117,835
Total stockholders’ equity 5,878,189 6,114,159
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,627,606 $ 7,854,427

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated State ments of Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

13-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021 September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Net sales $ 1,140,434 $ 1,191,973 $ 3,553,931 $ 3,591,206
Cost of goods sold 469,935 496,026 1,492,126 1,472,852
Gross profit 670,499 695,947 2,061,805 2,118,354
Advertising expense 32,888 36,705 110,378 110,705
Selling, general and administrative expenses 189,546 177,647 571,541 530,351
Research and development expense 208,692 198,925 619,215 573,798
Total operating expense 431,126 413,277 1,301,134 1,214,854
Operating income 239,373 282,670 760,671 903,500
Other income (expense):
Interest income 10,472 6,897 26,520 21,568
Foreign currency losses ( 29,863 ) ( 15,014 ) ( 55,809 ) ( 30,621 )
Other income 285 833 3,716 3,511
Total other income (expense) ( 19,106 ) ( 7,284 ) ( 25,573 ) ( 5,542 )
Income before income taxes 220,267 275,386 735,098 897,958
Income tax provision 9,419 16,347 54,785 101,894
Net income $ 210,848 $ 259,039 $ 680,313 $ 796,064
Net income per share:
Basic $ 1.09 $ 1.35 $ 3.53 $ 4.14
Diluted $ 1.09 $ 1.34 $ 3.52 $ 4.13
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 192,672 192,322 192,878 192,123
Diluted 193,105 193,185 193,378 192,955

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements o f Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

13-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021 September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Net income $ 210,848 $ 259,039 $ 680,313 $ 796,064
Foreign currency translation adjustment ( 117,360 ) ( 8,702 ) ( 239,167 ) ( 16,313 )
Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes ( 18,867 ) ( 3,169 ) ( 85,507 ) ( 12,358 )
Comprehensive income $ 74,621 $ 247,168 $ 355,639 $ 767,393

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Stateme nts of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the 13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021

(In thousands, except per share information)

Balance at June 26, 2021 Common Stock — $ 17,979 Additional Paid-In Capital — $ 1,927,137 $ ( 303,369 ) Retained Earnings — $ 3,775,874 $ 166,627 Total — $ 5,584,248
Net income 259,039 259,039
Translation adjustment ( 8,702 ) ( 8,702 )
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $ 609 ( 3,169 ) ( 3,169 )
Comprehensive income 247,168
Dividends ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 28 ) 28
Stock compensation 23,355 23,355
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 32 ) ( 32 )
Balance at September 25, 2021 $ 17,979 $ 1,950,464 $ ( 303,373 ) $ 4,034,912 $ 154,756 $ 5,854,738
Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Treasury Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total
Balance at June 25, 2022 $ 17,979 $ 2,008,931 $ ( 315,886 ) $ 4,225,521 $ ( 70,612 ) $ 5,865,933
Net income 210,848 210,848
Translation adjustment ( 117,360 ) ( 117,360 )
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $ 5,744 ( 18,867 ) ( 18,867 )
Comprehensive income 74,621
Dividends 2,635 2,635
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 28 ) 28
Stock compensation 18,116 18,116
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 27 ) ( 27 )
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan ( 83,089 ) ( 83,089 )
Balance at September 24, 2022 $ 17,979 $ 2,027,019 $ ( 398,974 ) $ 4,439,004 $ ( 206,839 ) $ 5,878,189

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021

(In thousands, except per share information)

Balance at December 26, 2020 Common Stock — $ 17,979 Additional Paid-In Capital — $ 1,880,354 Treasury Stock — $ ( 320,016 ) Retained Earnings — $ 3,754,372 $ 183,427 Total — $ 5,516,116
Net income 796,064 796,064
Translation adjustment ( 16,313 ) ( 16,313 )
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $ 2,918 ( 12,358 ) ( 12,358 )
Comprehensive income 767,393
Dividends ( 515,524 ) ( 515,524 )
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards 1,454 34,279 35,733
Stock compensation 68,656 68,656
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 17,636 ) ( 17,636 )
Balance at September 25, 2021 $ 17,979 $ 1,950,464 $ ( 303,373 ) $ 4,034,912 $ 154,756 $ 5,854,738
Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Treasury Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total
Balance at December 25, 2021 $ 17,979 $ 1,960,722 $ ( 303,114 ) $ 4,320,737 $ 117,835 $ 6,114,159
Net income 680,313 680,313
Translation adjustment ( 239,167 ) ( 239,167 )
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $ 25,202 ( 85,507 ) ( 85,507 )
Comprehensive income 355,639
Dividends ( 562,046 ) ( 562,046 )
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards 8,426 32,626 41,052
Stock compensation 57,871 57,871
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 14,750 ) ( 14,750 )
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan ( 113,736 ) ( 113,736 )
Balance at September 24, 2022 $ 17,979 $ 2,027,019 $ ( 398,974 ) $ 4,439,004 $ ( 206,839 ) $ 5,878,189

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Stateme nts of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

39-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Operating Activities:
Net income $ 680,313 $ 796,064
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 88,005 75,272
Amortization 34,349 38,485
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of property and equipment ( 1,652 ) 246
Unrealized foreign currency losses 45,498 24,390
Deferred income taxes ( 101,133 ) 8,358
Stock compensation expense 57,871 68,656
Realized loss (gain) on marketable securities 982 ( 513 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 156,666 197,024
Inventories ( 442,312 ) ( 357,387 )
Other current and noncurrent assets 29,299 ( 31,398 )
Accounts payable ( 64,199 ) 57,602
Other current and noncurrent liabilities ( 84,287 ) ( 39,941 )
Deferred revenue ( 3,299 ) ( 6,914 )
Deferred costs 3,426 7,547
Income taxes 20,067 5,974
Net cash provided by operating activities 419,594 843,465
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment ( 184,928 ) ( 187,960 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,693 26
Purchase of intangible assets ( 1,411 ) ( 1,408 )
Purchase of marketable securities ( 1,044,942 ) ( 1,081,789 )
Redemption of marketable securities 923,894 975,318
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired ( 13,455 ) ( 15,893 )
Net cash used in investing activities ( 319,149 ) ( 311,706 )
Financing activities:
Dividends ( 399,074 ) ( 362,602 )
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards 41,052 35,733
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards ( 14,750 ) ( 17,636 )
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan ( 105,206 )
Net cash used in financing activities ( 477,978 ) ( 344,505 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ( 38,265 ) ( 6,172 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash ( 415,798 ) 181,082
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,498,843 1,458,748
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 1,083,045 $ 1,639,830

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 24, 2022

(In thousands, except per share information)

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Garmin Ltd. and wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Garmin”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The 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. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 25, 2021 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. Additionally, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Form 10-Q, and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021. Operating results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022.

The Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Therefore, the financial results of certain 53-week fiscal years, and the associated 14-week quarters, will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated 13-week quarters. The quarters ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.

Changes in Classification and Allocation

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified or presented to conform to the current period presentation.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company refined the methodology used in classifying certain indirect costs in accordance with the way the Company's management is now using the information in decision making, which management believes provides a more meaningful representation of costs incurred to support research and development activities. As a result, the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income have been recast for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 25, 2021 to reflect reclassifications of $ 15,132 and $ 44,455 , respectively, from research and development expense to selling, general, and administrative expense.

Additionally, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the methodology used to allocate certain selling, general, and administrative expenses to the segments was refined to allocate these expenses in a more direct manner to provide the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) with a more meaningful representation of segment profit or loss. The Company’s composition of operating segments and reportable segments did not change.

These changes in classification and allocation had no effect on the Company’s consolidated operating or net income.

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 25, 2021. There were no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 .

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Pronouncements

Recently adopted accounting standards and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, accounting policies, processes, or systems.

2. Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

September 24, 2022 December 25, 2021
Raw materials $ 539,691 $ 509,435
Work-in-process 194,398 213,801
Finished goods 799,182 504,373
Inventories $ 1,533,271 $ 1,227,609

3. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share. Stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units are collectively referred to as “equity awards”.

13-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021 39-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share – net income $ 210,848 $ 259,039 $ 680,313 $ 796,064
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares 192,672 192,322 192,878 192,123
Effect of dilutive equity awards 433 863 500 832
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares 193,105 193,185 193,378 192,955
Basic net income per share $ 1.09 $ 1.35 $ 3.53 $ 4.14
Diluted net income per share $ 1.09 $ 1.34 $ 3.52 $ 4.13
Shares excluded from diluted net income per share calculation:
Anti-dilutive equity awards 754 311 759 313

4. Segment Information and Geographic Data

Garmin is organized in the six operating segments of fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, consumer auto, and auto OEM. The fitness, outdoor, aviation, and marine operating segments represent reportable segments. The consumer auto and auto OEM operating segments, which serve the auto market, do not meet the quantitative thresholds to separately qualify as reportable segments, and they are therefore reported together in an “all other” category captioned as auto. Fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto are collectively referred to as the Company's reported segments.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the 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.

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As indicated in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 the methodology used to allocate certain selling, general, and administrative expenses to the segments was refined to allocate these expenses in a more direct manner to provide the Company’s CODM with a more meaningful representation of segment profit or loss. The Company’s composition of operating segments and reportable segments did not change. Results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 25, 2021 have been recast below to conform with the current period presentation.

Net sales (“revenue”), gross profit, and operating income for each of the Company’s five reported segments are presented below, along with supplemental financial information for the auto OEM and consumer auto operating segments that management believes is useful.

Fitness Outdoor Aviation Marine Auto — Total Auto Consumer Auto Auto OEM Total
13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022
Net sales $ 279,875 $ 340,388 $ 188,043 $ 196,506 $ 135,622 $ 66,444 $ 69,178 $ 1,140,434
Gross profit 147,716 219,980 137,732 110,747 54,324 30,432 23,892 670,499
Operating income (loss) 40,850 120,842 48,487 44,950 ( 15,756 ) 2,105 ( 17,861 ) 239,373
13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Net sales $ 342,316 $ 323,856 $ 180,165 $ 207,534 $ 138,102 $ 82,914 $ 55,188 $ 1,191,973
Gross profit 183,028 210,522 131,260 116,152 54,985 39,342 15,643 695,947
Operating income (loss) 74,469 122,875 51,747 55,142 ( 21,563 ) 11,979 ( 33,542 ) 282,670
39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022
Net sales $ 772,867 $ 1,106,908 $ 567,548 $ 693,369 $ 413,239 $ 211,902 $ 201,337 $ 3,553,931
Gross profit 387,921 720,731 413,206 376,734 163,213 98,645 64,568 2,061,805
Operating income (loss) 64,894 424,071 150,359 172,451 ( 51,104 ) 15,058 ( 66,162 ) 760,671
39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Net sales $ 1,063,642 $ 903,715 $ 534,886 $ 678,698 $ 410,265 $ 231,587 $ 178,678 $ 3,591,206
Gross profit 581,765 590,355 389,376 390,141 166,717 113,567 53,150 2,118,354
Operating income (loss) 258,884 335,728 147,888 209,140 ( 48,140 ) 37,371 ( 85,511 ) 903,500

Net sales to external customers by geographic region were as follows for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and Australian Continent and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

13-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021 39-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Americas $ 563,310 $ 573,331 $ 1,780,117 $ 1,723,415
EMEA 382,865 442,622 1,192,893 1,330,855
APAC 194,259 176,020 580,921 536,936
Net sales to external customers $ 1,140,434 $ 1,191,973 $ 3,553,931 $ 3,591,206

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5. Warranty Reserves

The Company’s standard warranty obligation to its end-users provides for a period of one to two years from the date of shipment, while certain auto, aviation, and marine 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.

13-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021 September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Balance - beginning of period $ 39,949 $ 44,575 $ 45,467 $ 42,643
Accrual for products sold (1) 16,913 13,272 41,939 47,717
Expenditures ( 16,937 ) ( 14,998 ) ( 47,481 ) ( 47,511 )
Balance - end of period $ 39,925 $ 42,849 $ 39,925 $ 42,849

(1) Changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties were not material and aggregated with accruals for new warranty contracts in the ‘accrual for products sold’ line.

6. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The Company is party to certain commitments that require the future purchase of goods or services (“unconditional purchase obligations”). The Company’s unconditional purchase obligations primarily consist of payments for inventory, capital expenditures, and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting the business. The aggregate amount of purchase orders and other commitments open as of September 24, 2022 that may represent noncancellable unconditional purchase obligations having a remaining term in excess of one year was approximately $ 363,000 .

Certain cash balances are held as collateral in relation to bank guarantees. This restricted cash is reported within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and totaled $ 707 and $ 785 on September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021, respectively. The total of the cash and cash equivalents balance and the restricted cash reported within other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets equals the total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Contingencies

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 24, 2022. 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 24, 2022 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. Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $ 9,419 in the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022, compared to income tax expense of $ 16,347 in the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021. The effective tax rate was 4.3 % in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 5.9 % in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to income mix by jurisdiction and an increase in U.S. tax deductions and credits in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021.

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The Company recorded income tax expense of $ 54,785 in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to income tax expense of $ 101,894 in the first three quarters of 2021. The effective tax rate was 7.5 % in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to 11.3 % in the first three quarters of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to income mix by jurisdiction and an increase in U.S. tax deductions and credits in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

8. Marketable Securities

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

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

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

Level 3 Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

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

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

Available-For-Sale Securities as of September 24, 2022 — Fair Value Level Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Agency securities Level 2 7,000 ( 790 ) 6,210
Mortgage-backed securities Level 2 47,923 1 ( 4,556 ) 43,368
Commercial paper Level 2 201,363 201,363
Corporate debt securities Level 2 1,132,104 123 ( 81,781 ) 1,050,446
Municipal securities Level 2 332,225 17 ( 28,396 ) 303,846
Other Level 2 11,724 ( 1,902 ) 9,822
Total $ 1,732,339 $ 141 $ ( 117,425 ) $ 1,615,055
Available-For-Sale Securities as of December 25, 2021 — Fair Value Level Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Agency securities Level 2 7,000 ( 110 ) 6,890
Mortgage-backed securities Level 2 149,692 257 ( 880 ) 149,069
Commercial paper Level 2
Corporate debt securities Level 2 1,079,390 9,830 ( 11,827 ) 1,077,393
Municipal securities Level 2 356,037 1,870 ( 4,864 ) 353,043
Other Level 2 31,134 22 ( 873 ) 30,283
Total $ 1,623,253 $ 11,979 $ ( 18,554 ) $ 1,616,678

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The primary objectives of the Company’s investment policy are to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. The fair value of securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, the performance of the underlying collateral, and the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors.

Accrued interest receivable, which totale d $ 10,506 a s of September 24, 2022 , 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 writes off impaired accrued interest on a timely basis, generally within 30 days of the due date, by reversing interest income. No accrued interest was written off during the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022.

The Company recognizes impairments relating to credit losses of available-for-sale securities through an allowance for credit losses and other income on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income. Impairment not relating to credit losses is recorded in other comprehensive income on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Approximately 97 % of securities in the Company’s portfolio were at an unrealized loss position as of September 24, 2022.

The following tables display additional information regarding gross unrealized losses and fair value by major security type for available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021.

As of September 24, 2022
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
Agency securities ( 790 ) 6,210 ( 790 ) 6,210
Mortgage-backed securities ( 3,208 ) 35,482 ( 1,348 ) 7,668 ( 4,556 ) 43,150
Commercial paper
Corporate debt securities ( 39,596 ) 674,818 ( 42,185 ) 356,855 ( 81,781 ) 1,031,673
Municipal securities ( 9,450 ) 141,651 ( 18,946 ) 152,896 ( 28,396 ) 294,547
Other ( 1,902 ) 9,327 ( 1,902 ) 9,327
Total $ ( 52,254 ) $ 851,951 $ ( 65,171 ) $ 532,956 $ ( 117,425 ) $ 1,384,907
As of December 25, 2021
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
Agency securities ( 110 ) 6,890 ( 110 ) 6,890
Mortgage-backed securities ( 148 ) 18,909 ( 732 ) 7,598 ( 880 ) 26,507
Commercial paper
Corporate debt securities ( 9,466 ) 499,084 ( 2,361 ) 85,033 ( 11,827 ) 584,117
Municipal securities ( 4,247 ) 226,009 ( 617 ) 29,405 ( 4,864 ) 255,414
Other ( 467 ) 17,845 ( 406 ) 7,205 ( 873 ) 25,050
Total $ ( 14,438 ) $ 768,737 $ ( 4,116 ) $ 129,241 $ ( 18,554 ) $ 897,978

As of September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021 , the Company had no t recognized an allowance for credit losses on any securities in an unrealized loss position.

The Company has no t recorded an allowance for credit losses and charge to other income for the unrealized losses on agency, mortgage-backed, corporate debt, municipal, and other securities presented above because the Company's management does not consider the declines in fair value to have resulted from credit losses. Management has not observed a significant deterioration in credit quality of these securities, which are highly rated with moderate to low credit risk. 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. Management 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.

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The amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities at September 24, 2022, by maturity, are shown below.

Amortized Cost Fair Value
Due in one year or less $ 381,607 $ 378,705
Due after one year through five years 1,329,366 1,217,361
Due after five years through ten years 17,505 15,746
Due after ten years 3,861 3,243
Total $ 1,732,339 $ 1,615,055

9. Stockholders' Equity

Dividends

Under Swiss corporate law, dividends must be approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting of the Company’s shareholders. On June 10, 2022, the Company's shareholders approved a dividend of $ 2.92 per share, subject to possible adjustment based on the total amount of the dividend in Swiss Francs as approved at the annual meeting, and payable in four equal installments on dates to be determined by the Board of Directors. A reduction of retained earnings and a corresponding liability were recorded at the time of shareholders' approval and are periodically adjusted based on the number of applicable shares outstanding. The Company paid dividends of $ 399,074 for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022.

On June 4, 2021, the Company's shareholders approved a dividend of $ 2.68 per share, $ 1.34 of which was paid in the Company’s 2021 fiscal year, and $ 1.34 of which was paid in the Company’s 2022 fiscal year.

Share Repurchase Program

On April 22, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “Program”) authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $ 300,000 of the common shares of Garmin Ltd. The timing and volume of share repurchases are subject to market conditions, business conditions and applicable laws, and are at management’s discretion. Share repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including under plans complying with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 29, 2023 . As of September 24, 2022, the Company had repurchased 1,187 shares for $ 113,736 , leaving approximately $ 186,264 available to repurchase additional shares under the Program.

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022:

13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — Foreign currency translation adjustment Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Total
Balance - beginning of period $ 1,608 $ ( 72,220 ) $ ( 70,612 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of income tax benefit of $ 5,798 ( 117,360 ) ( 19,022 ) ( 136,382 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other income, net of income tax benefit of $ 54 included in income tax provision 155 155
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) ( 117,360 ) ( 18,867 ) ( 136,227 )
Balance - end of period $ ( 115,752 ) $ ( 91,087 ) $ ( 206,839 )

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39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — Foreign currency translation adjustment Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Total
Balance - beginning of period $ 123,415 $ ( 5,580 ) $ 117,835
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of income tax benefit of $ 25,468 ( 239,167 ) ( 86,223 ) ( 325,390 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other income, net of income tax benefit of $ 266 included in income tax provision 716 716
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) ( 239,167 ) ( 85,507 ) ( 324,674 )
Balance - end of period $ ( 115,752 ) $ ( 91,087 ) $ ( 206,839 )

11. Revenue

In order to further depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the Company's revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors, revenue (or “net sales”) is disaggregated 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 and Geographic Data. Note 4 also contains disaggregated revenue information of the six major product categories identified by the Company – fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, consumer auto, and auto OEM.

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 and outdoor segments 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:

13-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021 39-Weeks Ended — September 24, 2022 September 25, 2021
Point in time $ 1,073,058 $ 1,132,339 $ 3,366,382 $ 3,429,686
Over time 67,376 59,634 187,549 161,520
Net sales $ 1,140,434 $ 1,191,973 $ 3,553,931 $ 3,591,206

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 ended September 24, 2022 are presented below:

39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — Deferred Revenue (1) Deferred Costs (2)
Balance, beginning of period $ 129,272 $ 28,322
Deferrals in period 183,907 12,307
Recognition of deferrals in period ( 187,548 ) ( 15,838 )
Balance, end of period $ 125,631 $ 24,791

(1) Deferred revenue is comprised of both deferred revenue and noncurrent deferred revenue per the condensed consolidated balance sheets

(2) Deferred costs are comprised of both deferred costs and noncurrent deferred costs per the condensed consolidated balance sheets

Of the $ 187,548 of deferred revenue recognized in the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022, $ 72,898 was deferred as of the beginning of the period. Approximately eighty percent of the $ 125,631 of deferred revenue at the end of the period, September 24, 2022 , is recognized ratably over a period of three years or less.

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

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Quarterly Report, contain 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 25, 2021. 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 25, 2021. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this document to "we", "us", "our" and similar terms refer to Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

Unless otherwise indicated, amounts set forth in the discussion below are in thousands.

Company Overview

The Company is a leading worldwide provider of wireless devices, many of which feature Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. We are organized in the six operating segments of fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, consumer auto, and auto OEM. The operating segments offer products through our network of subsidiary distributors and independent dealers and distributors, our own webshop, as well as through various auto, aviation, and marine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Each of the operating segments is managed separately.

Business Environment Update

A number of headwinds including high inflation, rising interest rates, and the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies have continued to lead to uncertainty in the economic environment. Additionally, while our global supply chain is routinely subject to component shortages, increased lead times, cost fluctuations, and logistics constraints, these factors have been further amplified by the current environment, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect these economic and supply chain challenges to persist through the end of 2022 and beyond.

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not had a material direct impact on our business, and our related direct exposure is limited, the nature and degree of the effects of that conflict, as well as the effects of the current economic environment over time remain uncertain. Refer to Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report for further discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing our Company.

Results of Operations

As indicated in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 the Company refined the methodology used in classifying certain indirect costs as research and development expense, which we believe provides a more meaningful representation of costs incurred to support research and development activities.

Additionally, as indicated in Note 1 and Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 the methodology used to allocate certain selling, general, and administrative expenses to the segments was refined to allocate these expenses in a more direct manner to provide the Company’s CODM with a more meaningful representation of segment profit or loss. The Company’s composition of operating segments and reportable segments did not change.

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These changes in classification and allocation had no effect on the Company’s consolidated operating or net income. The amounts presented below for selling, general, and administrative expense, research and development expense, segment operating expense, and segment operating income for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 25, 2021 have been recast to conform with the current period presentation.

Comparison of 13-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021

Net Sales

Net Sales — Fitness 13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 279,875 (18 %) 13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 342,316
Percentage of Total Net Sales 25 % 29 %
Outdoor 340,388 5 % 323,856
Percentage of Total Net Sales 30 % 27 %
Aviation 188,043 4 % 180,165
Percentage of Total Net Sales 16 % 15 %
Marine 196,506 (5 %) 207,534
Percentage of Total Net Sales 17 % 17 %
Auto 135,622 (2 %) 138,102
Percentage of Total Net Sales 12 % 12 %
Consumer Auto 66,444 (20 %) 82,914
Percentage of Total Net Sales 6 % 7 %
Auto OEM 69,178 25 % 55,188
Percentage of Total Net Sales 6 % 5 %
Total $ 1,140,434 (4 %) $ 1,191,973

Net sales decreased 4% for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022 when compared to the year-ago quarter. Total unit sales in the third quarter of 2022 decreased to 3,491 when compared to total unit sales of 3,798 in the third quarter of 2021, which differs from the percent decrease in revenue primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix. Outdoor was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 30% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to fitness at 29% in the third quarter of 2021.

The increase in outdoor revenue was primarily driven by growth in adventure watches and inReach devices and services, partially offset by declines in other product lines. The aviation revenue increase was driven by sales growth in multiple product lines, primarily in aftermarket. Fitness revenue decreased primarily due to declines in our advanced wellness and indoor cycling products. Marine revenue decreased primarily due to the return of typical seasonality trends. Auto revenue decreased as a sales decline in our consumer auto products more than offset the sales growth in auto OEM programs.

Gross Profit

Gross Profit — Fitness 13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 147,716 (19 %) 13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 183,028
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 53 % 53 %
Outdoor 219,980 4 % 210,522
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 65 % 65 %
Aviation 137,732 5 % 131,260
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 73 % 73 %
Marine 110,747 (5 %) 116,152
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 56 % 56 %
Auto 54,324 (1 %) 54,985
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 40 % 40 %
Consumer Auto 30,432 (23 %) 39,342
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 46 % 47 %
Auto OEM 23,892 53 % 15,643
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 35 % 28 %
Total $ 670,499 (4 %) $ 695,947
Percentage of Total Net Sales 59 % 58 %

Gross profit dollars in the third quarter of 2022 decreased 4%, primarily due to the decrease in net sales when compared to the year-ago quarter, as described above. Consolidated gross margin was slightly higher when compared to the year-ago quarter, as a favorable segment mix and lower freight costs offset the net unfavorable impact of the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies. The fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto gross margins were each relatively flat when compared to the year-ago quarter.

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Operating Expense

Operating Expense — Advertising expense 13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 32,888 (10 %) 13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 36,705
Percentage of Total Net Sales 3 % 3 %
Selling, General and administrative expenses 189,546 7 % 177,647
Percentage of Total Net Sales 17 % 15 %
Research and development expense 208,692 5 % 198,925
Percentage of Total Net Sales 18 % 17 %
Total $ 431,126 4 % $ 413,277
Percentage of Total Net Sales 38 % 35 %

Total operating expense increased 310 basis points and 4% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago quarter.

Advertising expense as a percent of revenue was relatively flat and decreased 10% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar decrease was primarily attributable to decreased cooperative spend.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 170 basis points as a percent of revenue and 7% in absolute dollars compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar expense increase in the third quarter of 2022 was primarily attributable to increased personnel related expenses and information technology costs.

Research and development expense increased 160 basis points as a percent of revenue and 5% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar expense increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs.

Operating Income

Operating Income (Loss) — Fitness 13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 40,850 (45 %) 13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 74,469
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 15 % 22 %
Outdoor 120,842 (2 %) 122,875
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 36 % 38 %
Aviation 48,487 (6 %) 51,747
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 26 % 29 %
Marine 44,950 (18 %) 55,142
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 23 % 27 %
Auto (15,756 ) (27 %) (21,563 )
Percentage of Segment Net Sales (12 %) (16 %)
Consumer Auto 2,105 (82 %) 11,979
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 3 % 14 %
Auto OEM (17,861 ) (47 %) (33,542 )
Percentage of Segment Net Sales (26 %) (61 %)
Total $ 239,373 (15 %) $ 282,670
Percentage of Total Net Sales 21 % 24 %

Operating income decreased 15% in absolute dollars and 270 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago quarter. The decrease as a percent of revenue was due to higher operating expenses, while net sales declined, as described above. Decreases in operating income in fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and consumer auto were partially offset by improved performance in auto OEM.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense) — Interest income 13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 10,472 13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 6,897
Foreign currency losses (29,863 ) (15,014 )
Other income 285 833
Total $ (19,106 ) $ (7,284 )

The average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the third quarter of 2022 was 1.5%, compared to 0.9% during the same quarter of 2021.

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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, Japanese Yen, and Polish Zloty. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash and marketable securities, receivables and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.

The $29.9 million currency loss recognized in the third quarter of 2022 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Polish Zloty, Euro, Australian Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 8.8% against the Polish Zloty, 8.2% against the Euro, 5.3% against the Australian Dollar, 11.5% against the British Pound Sterling, 5.4% against the Chinese Yuan, and 5.7% against the Japanese Yen resulting in losses of $15.4 million, $12.2 million, $5.0 million, $4.3 million, $3.3 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening 6.6% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $17.1 million. The remaining net currency loss of $4.9 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

The $15.0 million currency loss recognized in the third quarter of 2021 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro, Polish Zloty, Australian Dollar, and British Pound Sterling and weakening against the Taiwan Dollar within the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 1.8% against the Euro, 3.6% against the Polish Zloty, 3.8% against the Australian Dollar, and 1.4% against the British Pound Sterling, resulting in losses of $4.1 million, $3.0 million, $1.4 million, and $0.9 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 0.6% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a loss of $2.7 million. The remaining net currency loss of $2.9 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Income Tax Provision

The Company recorded income tax expense of $9.4 million in the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022, compared to income tax expense of $16.3 million in the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021. The effective tax rate was 4.3% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 5.9% in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to income mix by jurisdiction and an increase in U.S. tax deductions and credits in the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022 compared to the year-ago quarter.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022 was $210.8 million compared to $259.0 million for the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021, a decrease of $48.2 million.

Comparison of 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021

Net Sales

Net Sales — Fitness 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 772,867 (27 %) 39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 1,063,642
Percentage of Total Net Sales 22 % 30 %
Outdoor 1,106,908 22 % 903,715
Percentage of Total Net Sales 31 % 25 %
Aviation 567,548 6 % 534,886
Percentage of Total Net Sales 16 % 15 %
Marine 693,369 2 % 678,698
Percentage of Total Net Sales 19 % 19 %
Auto 413,239 1 % 410,265
Percentage of Total Net Sales 12 % 11 %
Consumer Auto 211,902 (9 %) 231,587
Percentage of Total Net Sales 6 % 6 %
Auto OEM 201,337 13 % 178,678
Percentage of Total Net Sales 6 % 5 %
Total $ 3,553,931 (1 %) $ 3,591,206

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Net sales decreased 1% for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 when compared to the year-ago period. Total unit sales in the first three quarters of 2022 decreased to 10,672 when compared to total unit sales of 11,564 in the first three quarters of 2021, which differs from the percent decrease in revenue primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix. Outdoor was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 31% in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to fitness at 30% in the first three quarters of 2021.

The increase in outdoor revenue was primarily driven by strong demand for our adventure watches. Aviation revenue increased due to growth in both OEM and aftermarket product categories. Marine revenue increased due to growth across multiple product categories, led by strong demand for our sonar products. The increase in auto revenue was due to sales growth in auto OEM programs, partially offset by sales declines in our consumer auto products. Fitness revenue decreased due to declines across all product categories, driven primarily by our advanced wearables and cycling products.

Gross Profit

Gross Profit — Fitness 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 387,921 (33 %) 39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 581,765
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 50 % 55 %
Outdoor 720,731 22 % 590,355
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 65 % 65 %
Aviation 413,206 6 % 389,376
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 73 % 73 %
Marine 376,734 (3 %) 390,141
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 54 % 57 %
Auto 163,213 (2 %) 166,717
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 39 % 41 %
Consumer Auto 98,645 (13 %) 113,567
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 47 % 49 %
Auto OEM 64,568 21 % 53,150
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 32 % 30 %
Total $ 2,061,805 (3 %) $ 2,118,354
Percentage of Total Net Sales 58 % 59 %

Gross profit dollars in the first three quarters of 2022 decreased 3% and consolidated gross margin decreased 100 basis points when compared to the year-ago period, primarily due to higher freight costs and the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies, which created downward pressure on revenues.

The fitness, outdoor, marine, and auto gross margins were adversely impacted by higher freight costs and a stronger U.S. Dollar. In the outdoor segment, these impacts were partially offset by a favorable product mix.

Operating Expense

Operating Expense 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Advertising expense $ 110,378 — % $ 110,705
Percentage of Total Net Sales 3 % 3 %
Selling, General and administrative expenses 571,541 8 % 530,351
Percentage of Total Net Sales 16 % 15 %
Research and development expense 619,215 8 % 573,798
Percentage of Total Net Sales 17 % 16 %
Total $ 1,301,134 7 % $ 1,214,854
Percentage of Total Net Sales 37 % 34 %

Total operating expense increased 280 basis points as a percent of revenue and 7% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago period.

Advertising expense as a percent of revenue and in absolute dollars was relatively flat when compared to the year-ago period.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 130 basis points as a percent of revenue and 8% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase in the first three quarters of 2022 was primarily attributable to increased personnel related expenses and information technology costs.

Research and development expense increased 150 basis points as a percent of revenue and 8% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs.

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Operating Income

Operating Income (Loss) — Fitness 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 64,894 (75 %) 39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 258,884
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 8 % 24 %
Outdoor 424,071 26 % 335,728
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 38 % 37 %
Aviation 150,359 2 % 147,888
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 26 % 28 %
Marine 172,451 (18 %) 209,140
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 25 % 31 %
Auto (51,104 ) 6 % (48,140 )
Percentage of Segment Net Sales (12 %) (12 %)
Consumer Auto 15,058 (60 %) 37,371
Percentage of Segment Net Sales 7 % 16 %
Auto OEM (66,162 ) (23 %) (85,511 )
Percentage of Segment Net Sales (33 %) (48 %)
Total $ 760,671 (16 %) $ 903,500
Percentage of Total Net Sales 21 % 25 %

Operating income decreased 16% in absolute dollars and 380 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The decrease as a percent of revenue was due to lower gross margin and higher operating expenses, while net sales declined, as described above. Decreases in operating income in fitness, marine, and consumer auto were partially offset by improved performance in outdoor, aviation and auto OEM.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense) — Interest income 39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022 — $ 26,520 39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021 — $ 21,568
Foreign currency losses (55,809 ) (30,621 )
Other Income 3,716 3,511
Total $ (25,573 ) $ (5,542 )

The average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 were 1.2% and 0.9%, respectively.

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, Japanese Yen, and Polish Zloty. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash and marketable securities, receivables and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.

The $55.8 million currency loss recognized in the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Polish Zloty, Euro, Australian Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 16.7% against the Polish Zloty, 14.4% against the Euro, 9.9% against the Australian Dollar, 18.9% against the British Pound Sterling, 10.0% against the Chinese Yuan, and 20.2% against the Japanese Yen resulting in losses of $26.7 million, $21.1 million, $11.7 million, $6.8 million, $6.2 million, and $5.7 million, respectively, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening 12.9% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $34.2 million. The remaining net currency loss of $11.8 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

The $30.6 million currency loss recognized in the 39-week period ended September 25, 2021 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro and Polish Zloty and weakening against the Taiwan Dollar within the 39-week period ended September 25, 2021. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 4.0% against the Euro and 5.9% against the Polish Zloty, resulting in losses of $13.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 1.4% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a loss of $7.4 million. The remaining net currency loss of $5.5 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

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Income Tax Provision

The Company recorded income tax expense of $54.8 million in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to income tax expense of $101.9 million in the first three quarters of 2021. The effective tax rate was 7.5% in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to 11.3% in the first three quarters of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to income mix by jurisdiction and an increase in U.S. tax deductions and credits in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 was $680.3 million compared to $796.1 million for the 39-week period ended September 25, 2021, a decrease of $115.8 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 24, 2022, we had approximately $2.7 billion of cash, 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, fund share repurchases, 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, and other cash requirements.

Management invests idle or surplus cash in accordance with the investment policy, which has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary objectives are to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. Garmin’s average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the first three quarters of 2022 and 2021 were approximately 1.2% and 0.9%, 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.

Cash Flows

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $419.6 million for the first three quarters of 2022, compared to $843.5 million for the first three quarters of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a higher use of cash on purchases of inventory, principally associated with the Company's strategy to increase days of supply to support our increasingly diversified product lines, optimize shipping methods, and mitigate increased lead times for raw materials. Additionally, the Company used more cash for income taxes and operating expenses, while sales and the associated collections of receivables were down in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

Cash used in investing activities totaled $319.1 million in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to $311.7 million for the first three quarters of 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher net purchases of marketable securities, as more desirable investment opportunities were available compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

Cash used in financing activities totaled $478.0 million for the first three quarters of 2022, compared to $344.5 million for the first three quarters of 2021. This increase was primarily due to the purchase of treasury stock under the share repurchase plan, and higher cash dividend payments in the first three quarters of 2022, as our declared dividend increased from $0.61 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2020 to $0.67 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2021, and to $0.73 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2022.

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Use of Cash

Operating Leases

The Company has lease arrangements for certain real estate properties, vehicles, and equipment. Leased properties are typically used for office space, distribution, and retail. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had fixed lease payment obligations of $139.8 million, with $27.0 million payable within 12 months.

Inventory Purchase Obligations

The Company obtains various raw materials and components for its products from a variety of third party suppliers. The Company’s inventory purchase obligations are primarily noncancelable. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had inventory purchase obligations of $893.8 million, with $633.1 million payable within 12 months.

Other Purchase Obligations

The Company’s other purchase obligations primarily consist of noncancelable commitments for capital expenditures and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had other purchase obligations of $372.9 million, with $176.5 million payable within 12 months.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

General

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

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 25, 2021. There were no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates in the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitat ive 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 25, 2021. There have been no material changes during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K related to market sensitivity, inflation, foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely fashion. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. As of September 24, 2022, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of September 24, 2022 that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information relating to the Company, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting . There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2022 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 - Othe r Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

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 25, 2021.

Item 1A. Ri sk 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 25, 2021. There have been no material changes during the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks, however, are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equi ty Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Share repurchase activity during the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022, summarized on a trade-date basis, was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Period — June 26, 2022 - July 23, 2022 204 Average Price Paid Per Share (2) — $ 100.76 204 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program — $ 248,829
July 24, 2022 - August 20, 2022 251 $ 98.19 251 $ 224,163
August 21, 2022 - September 24, 2022 424 $ 89.32 424 $ 186,264
Total 879 879

(1) The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on April 22, 2022 (the "Program"), authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300 million of its common shares as determined by management at its discretion. Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including under plans complying with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing and volume of share repurchases are subject to market conditions, business conditions and applicable laws, and are at management’s discretion. The Program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 29, 2023. See Note 9 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information related to share repurchases.

(2) Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases.

Item 3. Defaults Upo n Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Saf ety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit 3.1 Garmin Ltd. Articles of Association, as amended and restated on June 10, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2022).
Exhibit 10.1 Garmin Ltd. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2022.
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
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Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNA TURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

GARMIN LTD.
By /s/ Douglas G. Boessen
Douglas G. Boessen
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: October 26, 2022

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