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GARMIN LTD 8-K Report (Feb 12, 2003)

Filed February 12, 2003For Securities:GRMN

Summary

Garmin Ltd. filed a Form 8-K on February 12, 2003, to disclose financial results through an attached press release. This filing serves as a crucial update for investors regarding the company's performance. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the filing indicates that the press release contains the announcement of these results, making it the primary source of quantitative performance data for the period ending on or around February 12, 2003. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by Garmin. The 8-K's purpose is to ensure timely and public disclosure of material information, adhering to Regulation FD. This filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't trigger liability under that specific section but still provides important information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Garmin Ltd. filed a Form 8-K on February 12, 2003.
  • 2The filing is primarily to announce financial results via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3This report is made under Regulation FD disclosure rules.
  • 4The press release contains the detailed financial results for the period.
  • 5The filing indicates the registrant's principal executive offices are in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
  • 6The principal United States subsidiary's executive offices are located in Olathe, Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce Garmin Ltd.'s financial results for the period ending on or around February 12, 2003. This announcement is made through an attached press release, as required by Regulation FD.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the Form 8-K document itself. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated February 12, 2003, attached to this filing, for the specific financial figures and performance data.

This Form 8-K filing is a disclosure document related to company events and financial reporting. It does not directly confirm or deny Garmin's listing status on any stock exchange. The filing does refer to a Commission File Number (0-31983), which is typical for publicly traded companies.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure), it means the company is providing the information to the public in a timely manner but is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if the information were formally 'filed'. However, the information is still considered material and must be accurate for other purposes, and it's incorporated into the company's other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 unless explicitly excluded.