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GARMIN LTD 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2009)

Filed February 23, 2009For Securities:GRMN

Summary

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2009, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2008. While the filing itself is brief and primarily references an attached press release for detailed financial information, the key takeaway for investors is the announcement of these Q4 2008 results. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company during this period. It's important to note the disclaimer language within the filing. The information provided in Item 2.02 and the press release is considered "furnished" and not "filed" for the purposes of SEC liability. This means it's an announcement of results rather than a formal incorporation into the company's ongoing SEC filings. Investors should be mindful of this distinction when using this information in their analysis.

Key Highlights

  • 1Garmin Ltd. announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 27, 2008.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance information.
  • 4The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the information is furnished, not filed, and thus not subject to certain SEC liability provisions.
  • 5This 8-K serves as the official notification of the company's year-end financial performance for 2008.
  • 6No specific financial figures (revenue, net income, EPS) are detailed within the 8-K's main body; these are expected in the accompanying press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Garmin Ltd.'s financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008, which ended on December 27, 2008. The detailed results are provided in an accompanying press release.

The specific financial numbers, such as revenue, earnings per share, and net income for the fourth quarter of 2008, are contained within the press release dated February 23, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. Any such information, if provided, would be included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced in the filing.

The 'furnished' designation means that the information in the press release is being provided to the public and the SEC as an announcement, but it does not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This typically means it won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings and investors should be aware of the liability distinctions.