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GARMIN LTD 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 24, 2010)

Filed February 24, 2010For Securities:GRMN

Summary

Garmin Ltd. filed an 8-K on February 24, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing was to provide investors with an update on the company's performance. The report itself, and the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), contain the details of the quarterly earnings. While the 8-K filing itself is brief, it directs investors to the press release for the substantive financial information. It's important for investors to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is typically not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated. Therefore, a review of the press release is essential for a comprehensive understanding of Garmin's fourth-quarter 2009 financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Garmin Ltd. announced its fourth fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending December 26, 2009.
  • 2The financial results were disclosed via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The filing serves as a notification to the market of the company's quarterly performance.
  • 4Specific financial figures, revenue, and profit details are contained within the attached press release.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6This information will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings unless expressly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Garmin Ltd.'s financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2009, and to provide investors with this important information through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the results and directs investors to the press release for the details. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements; those are in Exhibit 99.1.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, including the press release, is generally not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information unless explicitly incorporated into other filings.