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GARMIN LTD 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2018)

Filed October 31, 2018For Securities:GRMN

Summary

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) filed a Form 8-K on October 31, 2018, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2018. The filing primarily consists of a press release announcing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it generally won't be incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. While the specific financial figures are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the core purpose of this 8-K is to provide timely disclosure of Garmin's operational and financial performance for the third quarter of 2018. Investors and analysts would typically review the accompanying press release for details on revenue, earnings per share, segment performance, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Garmin Ltd. reported its Q3 2018 financial results on October 31, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing's primary content is a press release detailing the Q3 2018 financial performance.
  • 3Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the specific financial data and operational highlights for the quarter.
  • 5Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for comprehensive details on revenue, earnings, and segment performance.
  • 6This report serves as a standard disclosure mechanism for quarterly financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide Garmin Ltd.'s financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2018. It includes a press release with these details.

The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and segment performance for Q3 2018, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the information in this 8-K, specifically Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not carry the same legal liability as 'filed' information and typically won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated by the company.

This 8-K filing itself does not detail the performance of specific business segments. Investors will need to refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for information on the performance of Garmin's various segments, such as Outdoor, Fitness, Marine, Aviation, and Auto/Mobile.