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GARMIN LTD 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2006)

Filed May 3, 2006For Securities:GRMN

Summary

Garmin Ltd. filed this Form 8-K on May 3, 2006, to report its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2006. This filing primarily consists of a press release announcing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information within this 8-K and its exhibit are furnished and not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor will they be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial tables, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for the specific figures. This press release would have contained key performance indicators such as revenue, earnings per share, and potentially segment performance, providing insights into Garmin's operational and financial condition during the quarter. Investors would need to consult the referenced Exhibit 99.1 for the actual financial data and management's commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Garmin Ltd. announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2006, via a Form 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for the quarter.
  • 3The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The furnished information will not be automatically incorporated into future Garmin SEC filings unless expressly stated.
  • 5This report serves as the primary vehicle for disseminating Q1 2006 financial performance to investors.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce Garmin Ltd.'s financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2006. It includes a press release with the detailed results.

The specific financial numbers, including revenue and earnings, are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to that exhibit for detailed financial performance data.

No, the information in this filing, specifically regarding the financial results announcement and the press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means Garmin is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 for this specific disclosure.

Generally, no. Unless Garmin Ltd. explicitly incorporates the information from this 8-K and its exhibit into a future filing (like a 10-Q or 10-K) by reference, it will not be automatically included. This is a standard disclosure practice for furnishing financial results.