Garmin 10-Q 2022-09-24

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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 24, 2022

or

☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-41118

GARMIN LTD**.**

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Switzerland98-0229227
(State or other jurisdiction(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)identification no.)
Mühlentalstrasse 2
8200 Schaffhausen
SwitzerlandN/A
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Company’s telephone number, including area code: +41 52 630 1600

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of October 21, 2022

Registered Shares, CHF 0.10 par value: 191,663,933 (excluding treasury shares)

Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 24, 2022

Table of Contents

Page
Part I - Financial Information1
Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021 (Unaudited)1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited)2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited)3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited)4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 (Unaudited)6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)7
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations15
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk23
Item 4.Controls and Procedures23
Part II - Other Information24
Item 1.Legal Proceedings24
Item 1A.Risk Factors24
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds24
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities24
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures24
Item 5.Other Information24
Item 6.Exhibits25
Signature Page26

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Pa****rt I - Financial Information

Item I - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Ba****lance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

September 24, 2022December 25, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,082,338$1,498,058
Marketable securities378,705347,980
Accounts receivable, net641,072843,445
Inventories1,533,2711,227,609
Deferred costs14,39815,961
Prepaid expenses and other current assets318,339328,719
Total current assets3,968,1234,261,772
Property and equipment, net1,100,2571,067,478
Operating lease right-of-use assets121,93789,457
Noncurrent marketable securities1,236,3501,268,698
Deferred income tax assets390,105260,205
Noncurrent deferred costs10,39312,361
Goodwill540,740575,080
Other intangible assets, net179,890215,993
Other noncurrent assets79,811103,383
Total assets$7,627,606$7,854,427
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$268,674$370,048
Salaries and benefits payable184,802211,371
Accrued warranty costs39,92545,467
Accrued sales program costs75,182121,514
Other accrued expenses195,117225,988
Deferred revenue

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Quarterly Report, contain statements concerning potential future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions by management, as of the date of this Quarterly Report, including assumptions about risks and uncertainties faced by the Company. Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of such verbs as expects, anticipates, believes or similar verbs or conjugations of such verbs. If any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect or should unanticipated circumstances arise, actual results could materially differ from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to, those factors identified in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021. This report has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) in Washington, D.C. and can be obtained by contacting the SEC’s public reference operations or obtaining it through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Readers are strongly encouraged to consider those factors when evaluating any forward-looking statement concerning the Company. The Company will not update any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report to reflect future events or developments.

The information contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q and the audited financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this document to "we", "us", "our" and similar terms refer to Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

Unless otherwise indicated, amounts set forth in the discussion below are in thousands.

Company Overview

The Company is a leading worldwide provider of wireless devices, many of which feature Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. We are organized in the six operating segments of fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, consumer auto, and auto OEM. The operating segments offer products through our network of subsidiary distributors and independent dealers and distributors, our own webshop, as well as through various auto, aviation, and marine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Each of the operating segments is managed separately.

Business Environment Update

A number of headwinds including high inflation, rising interest rates, and the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies have continued to lead to uncertainty in the economic environment. Additionally, while our global supply chain is routinely subject to component shortages, increased lead times, cost fluctuations, and logistics constraints, these factors have been further amplified by the current environment, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect these economic and supply chain challenges to persist through the end of 2022 and beyond.

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not had a material direct impact on our business, and our related direct exposure is limited, the nature and degree of the effects of that conflict, as well as the effects of the current economic environment over time remain uncertain. Refer to Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report for further discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing our Company.

Results of Operations

As indicated in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 the Company refined the methodology used in classifying certain indirect costs as research and development expense, which we believe provides a more meaningful representation of costs incurred to support research and development activities.

Additionally, as indicated in Note 1 and Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 the methodology used to allocate certain selling, general, and administrative expenses to the segments was refined to allocate these expenses in a more direct manner to provide the Company’s CODM with a more meaningful representation of segment profit or loss. The Company’s composition of operating segments and reportable segments did not change.

These changes in classification and allocation had no effect on the Company’s consolidated operating or net income. The amounts presented below for selling, general, and administrative expense, research and development expense, segment operating expense, and segment operating income for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 25, 2021 have been recast to conform with the current period presentation.

Comparison of 13-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021

Net Sales

Net Sales13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Fitness$279,875(18%)$342,316
Percentage of Total Net Sales25%29%
Outdoor340,3885%323,856
Percentage of Total Net Sales30%27%
Aviation188,0434%180,165
Percentage of Total Net Sales16%15%
Marine196,506(5%)207,534
Percentage of Total Net Sales17%17%
Auto135,622(2%)138,102
Percentage of Total Net Sales12%12%
Consumer Auto66,444(20%)82,914
Percentage of Total Net Sales6%7%
Auto OEM69,17825%55,188
Percentage of Total Net Sales6%5%
Total$1,140,434(4%)$1,191,973

Net sales decreased 4% for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022 when compared to the year-ago quarter. Total unit sales in the third quarter of 2022 decreased to 3,491 when compared to total unit sales of 3,798 in the third quarter of 2021, which differs from the percent decrease in revenue primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix. Outdoor was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 30% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to fitness at 29% in the third quarter of 2021.

The increase in outdoor revenue was primarily driven by growth in adventure watches and inReach devices and services, partially offset by declines in other product lines. The aviation revenue increase was driven by sales growth in multiple product lines, primarily in aftermarket. Fitness revenue decreased primarily due to declines in our advanced wellness and indoor cycling products. Marine revenue decreased primarily due to the return of typical seasonality trends. Auto revenue decreased as a sales decline in our consumer auto products more than offset the sales growth in auto OEM programs.

Gross Profit

Gross Profit13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Fitness$147,716(19%)$183,028
Percentage of Segment Net Sales53%53%
Outdoor219,9804%210,522
Percentage of Segment Net Sales65%65%
Aviation137,7325%131,260
Percentage of Segment Net Sales73%73%
Marine110,747(5%)116,152
Percentage of Segment Net Sales56%56%
Auto54,324(1%)54,985
Percentage of Segment Net Sales40%40%
Consumer Auto30,432(23%)39,342
Percentage of Segment Net Sales46%47%
Auto OEM23,89253%15,643
Percentage of Segment Net Sales35%28%
Total$670,499(4%)$695,947
Percentage of Total Net Sales59%58%

Gross profit dollars in the third quarter of 2022 decreased 4%, primarily due to the decrease in net sales when compared to the year-ago quarter, as described above. Consolidated gross margin was slightly higher when compared to the year-ago quarter, as a favorable segment mix and lower freight costs offset the net unfavorable impact of the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies. The fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto gross margins were each relatively flat when compared to the year-ago quarter.

Operating Expense

Operating Expense13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Advertising expense$32,888(10%)$36,705
Percentage of Total Net Sales3%3%
Selling, General and administrative expenses189,5467%177,647
Percentage of Total Net Sales17%15%
Research and development expense208,6925%198,925
Percentage of Total Net Sales18%17%
Total$431,1264%$413,277
Percentage of Total Net Sales38%35%

Total operating expense increased 310 basis points and 4% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago quarter.

Advertising expense as a percent of revenue was relatively flat and decreased 10% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar decrease was primarily attributable to decreased cooperative spend.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 170 basis points as a percent of revenue and 7% in absolute dollars compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar expense increase in the third quarter of 2022 was primarily attributable to increased personnel related expenses and information technology costs.

Research and development expense increased 160 basis points as a percent of revenue and 5% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago quarter. The absolute dollar expense increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs.

Operating Income

Operating Income (Loss)13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change13-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Fitness$40,850(45%)$74,469
Percentage of Segment Net Sales15%22%
Outdoor120,842(2%)122,875
Percentage of Segment Net Sales36%38%
Aviation48,487(6%)51,747
Percentage of Segment Net Sales26%29%
Marine44,950(18%)55,142
Percentage of Segment Net Sales23%27%
Auto(15,756)(27%)(21,563)
Percentage of Segment Net Sales(12%)(16%)
Consumer Auto2,105(82%)11,979
Percentage of Segment Net Sales3%14%
Auto OEM(17,861)(47%)(33,542)
Percentage of Segment Net Sales(26%)(61%)
Total$239,373(15%)$282,670
Percentage of Total Net Sales21%24%

Operating income decreased 15% in absolute dollars and 270 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago quarter. The decrease as a percent of revenue was due to higher operating expenses, while net sales declined, as described above. Decreases in operating income in fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and consumer auto were partially offset by improved performance in auto OEM.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)13-Weeks Ended September 24, 202213-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Interest income$10,472$6,897
Foreign currency losses(29,863)(15,014)
Other income285833
Total$(19,106)$(7,284)

The average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the third quarter of 2022 was 1.5%, compared to 0.9% during the same quarter of 2021.

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar. The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation, the Euro is the functional currency of several subsidiaries, and the U.S. Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd., although some transactions and balances are denominated in British Pounds. Other notable currency exposures include the Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, and Polish Zloty. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash and marketable securities, receivables and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.

The $29.9 million currency loss recognized in the third quarter of 2022 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Polish Zloty, Euro, Australian Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 8.8% against the Polish Zloty, 8.2% against the Euro, 5.3% against the Australian Dollar, 11.5% against the British Pound Sterling, 5.4% against the Chinese Yuan, and 5.7% against the Japanese Yen resulting in losses of $15.4 million, $12.2 million, $5.0 million, $4.3 million, $3.3 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening 6.6% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $17.1 million. The remaining net currency loss of $4.9 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

The $15.0 million currency loss recognized in the third quarter of 2021 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro, Polish Zloty, Australian Dollar, and British Pound Sterling and weakening against the Taiwan Dollar within the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 1.8% against the Euro, 3.6% against the Polish Zloty, 3.8% against the Australian Dollar, and 1.4% against the British Pound Sterling, resulting in losses of $4.1 million, $3.0 million, $1.4 million, and $0.9 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 0.6% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a loss of $2.7 million. The remaining net currency loss of $2.9 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Income Tax Provision

The Company recorded income tax expense of $9.4 million in the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022, compared to income tax expense of $16.3 million in the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021. The effective tax rate was 4.3% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 5.9% in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to income mix by jurisdiction and an increase in U.S. tax deductions and credits in the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022 compared to the year-ago quarter.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income for the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022 was $210.8 million compared to $259.0 million for the 13-week period ended September 25, 2021, a decrease of $48.2 million.

Comparison of 39-Weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021

Net Sales

Net Sales39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Fitness$772,867(27%)$1,063,642
Percentage of Total Net Sales22%30%
Outdoor1,106,90822%903,715
Percentage of Total Net Sales31%25%
Aviation567,5486%534,886
Percentage of Total Net Sales16%15%
Marine693,3692%678,698
Percentage of Total Net Sales19%19%
Auto413,2391%410,265
Percentage of Total Net Sales12%11%
Consumer Auto211,902(9%)231,587
Percentage of Total Net Sales6%6%
Auto OEM201,33713%178,678
Percentage of Total Net Sales6%5%
Total$3,553,931(1%)$3,591,206

Net sales decreased 1% for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 when compared to the year-ago period. Total unit sales in the first three quarters of 2022 decreased to 10,672 when compared to total unit sales of 11,564 in the first three quarters of 2021, which differs from the percent decrease in revenue primarily due to shifts in segment and product mix. Outdoor was the largest portion of our revenue mix at 31% in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to fitness at 30% in the first three quarters of 2021.

The increase in outdoor revenue was primarily driven by strong demand for our adventure watches. Aviation revenue increased due to growth in both OEM and aftermarket product categories. Marine revenue increased due to growth across multiple product categories, led by strong demand for our sonar products. The increase in auto revenue was due to sales growth in auto OEM programs, partially offset by sales declines in our consumer auto products. Fitness revenue decreased due to declines across all product categories, driven primarily by our advanced wearables and cycling products.

Gross Profit

Gross Profit39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Fitness$387,921(33%)$581,765
Percentage of Segment Net Sales50%55%
Outdoor720,73122%590,355
Percentage of Segment Net Sales65%65%
Aviation413,2066%389,376
Percentage of Segment Net Sales73%73%
Marine376,734(3%)390,141
Percentage of Segment Net Sales54%57%
Auto163,213(2%)166,717
Percentage of Segment Net Sales39%41%
Consumer Auto98,645(13%)113,567
Percentage of Segment Net Sales47%49%
Auto OEM64,56821%53,150
Percentage of Segment Net Sales32%30%
Total$2,061,805(3%)$2,118,354
Percentage of Total Net Sales58%59%

Gross profit dollars in the first three quarters of 2022 decreased 3% and consolidated gross margin decreased 100 basis points when compared to the year-ago period, primarily due to higher freight costs and the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to other major currencies, which created downward pressure on revenues.

The fitness, outdoor, marine, and auto gross margins were adversely impacted by higher freight costs and a stronger U.S. Dollar. In the outdoor segment, these impacts were partially offset by a favorable product mix.

Operating Expense

Operating Expense39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Advertising expense$110,378—%$110,705
Percentage of Total Net Sales3%3%
Selling, General and administrative expenses571,5418%530,351
Percentage of Total Net Sales16%15%
Research and development expense619,2158%573,798
Percentage of Total Net Sales17%16%
Total$1,301,1347%$1,214,854
Percentage of Total Net Sales37%34%

Total operating expense increased 280 basis points as a percent of revenue and 7% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago period.

Advertising expense as a percent of revenue and in absolute dollars was relatively flat when compared to the year-ago period.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 130 basis points as a percent of revenue and 8% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase in the first three quarters of 2022 was primarily attributable to increased personnel related expenses and information technology costs.

Research and development expense increased 150 basis points as a percent of revenue and 8% in absolute dollars when compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to higher engineering personnel costs.

Operating Income

Operating Income (Loss)39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022Year-over-Year Change39-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Fitness$64,894(75%)$258,884
Percentage of Segment Net Sales8%24%
Outdoor424,07126%335,728
Percentage of Segment Net Sales38%37%
Aviation150,3592%147,888
Percentage of Segment Net Sales26%28%
Marine172,451(18%)209,140
Percentage of Segment Net Sales25%31%
Auto(51,104)6%(48,140)
Percentage of Segment Net Sales(12%)(12%)
Consumer Auto15,058(60%)37,371
Percentage of Segment Net Sales7%16%
Auto OEM(66,162)(23%)(85,511)
Percentage of Segment Net Sales(33%)(48%)
Total$760,671(16%)$903,500
Percentage of Total Net Sales21%25%

Operating income decreased 16% in absolute dollars and 380 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period. The decrease as a percent of revenue was due to lower gross margin and higher operating expenses, while net sales declined, as described above. Decreases in operating income in fitness, marine, and consumer auto were partially offset by improved performance in outdoor, aviation and auto OEM.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)39-Weeks Ended September 24, 202239-Weeks Ended September 25, 2021
Interest income$26,520$21,568
Foreign currency losses(55,809)(30,621)
Other Income3,7163,511
Total$(25,573)$(5,542)

The average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 were 1.2% and 0.9%, respectively.

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are driven by movements of a number of currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar. The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation, the Euro is the functional currency of several subsidiaries, and the U.S. Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd., although some transactions and balances are denominated in British Pounds. Other notable currency exposures include the Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, and Polish Zloty. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash and marketable securities, receivables and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity.

The $55.8 million currency loss recognized in the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Polish Zloty, Euro, Australian Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Chinese Yuan, and Japanese Yen, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Taiwan Dollar, within the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 16.7% against the Polish Zloty, 14.4% against the Euro, 9.9% against the Australian Dollar, 18.9% against the British Pound Sterling, 10.0% against the Chinese Yuan, and 20.2% against the Japanese Yen resulting in losses of $26.7 million, $21.1 million, $11.7 million, $6.8 million, $6.2 million, and $5.7 million, respectively, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar strengthening 12.9% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $34.2 million. The remaining net currency loss of $11.8 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

The $30.6 million currency loss recognized in the 39-week period ended September 25, 2021 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro and Polish Zloty and weakening against the Taiwan Dollar within the 39-week period ended September 25, 2021. During this period, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 4.0% against the Euro and 5.9% against the Polish Zloty, resulting in losses of $13.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, while the U.S. Dollar weakened 1.4% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a loss of $7.4 million. The remaining net currency loss of $5.5 million was related to the impacts of other currencies, each of which was individually immaterial.

Income Tax Provision

The Company recorded income tax expense of $54.8 million in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to income tax expense of $101.9 million in the first three quarters of 2021. The effective tax rate was 7.5% in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to 11.3% in the first three quarters of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to income mix by jurisdiction and an increase in U.S. tax deductions and credits in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income for the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 was $680.3 million compared to $796.1 million for the 39-week period ended September 25, 2021, a decrease of $115.8 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 24, 2022, we had approximately $2.7 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. We primarily use cash flow from operations, and expect that future cash requirements may be used, to fund our capital expenditures, support our working capital requirements, pay dividends, fund share repurchases, and fund strategic acquisitions. We believe that our existing cash balances and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our short- and long-term projected working capital needs, capital expenditures, and other cash requirements.

Management invests idle or surplus cash in accordance with the investment policy, which has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary objectives are to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. Garmin’s average interest rate returns on cash and investments during the first three quarters of 2022 and 2021 were approximately 1.2% and 0.9%, respectively. The fair value of our securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, in the performance of the underlying collateral, and in the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors. See Note 8 for additional information regarding marketable securities.

Cash Flows

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $419.6 million for the first three quarters of 2022, compared to $843.5 million for the first three quarters of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a higher use of cash on purchases of inventory, principally associated with the Company's strategy to increase days of supply to support our increasingly diversified product lines, optimize shipping methods, and mitigate increased lead times for raw materials. Additionally, the Company used more cash for income taxes and operating expenses, while sales and the associated collections of receivables were down in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

Cash used in investing activities totaled $319.1 million in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to $311.7 million for the first three quarters of 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher net purchases of marketable securities, as more desirable investment opportunities were available compared to the first three quarters of 2021.

Cash used in financing activities totaled $478.0 million for the first three quarters of 2022, compared to $344.5 million for the first three quarters of 2021. This increase was primarily due to the purchase of treasury stock under the share repurchase plan, and higher cash dividend payments in the first three quarters of 2022, as our declared dividend increased from $0.61 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2020 to $0.67 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2021, and to $0.73 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2022.

Use of Cash

Operating Leases

The Company has lease arrangements for certain real estate properties, vehicles, and equipment. Leased properties are typically used for office space, distribution, and retail. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had fixed lease payment obligations of $139.8 million, with $27.0 million payable within 12 months.

Inventory Purchase Obligations

The Company obtains various raw materials and components for its products from a variety of third party suppliers. The Company’s inventory purchase obligations are primarily noncancelable. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had inventory purchase obligations of $893.8 million, with $633.1 million payable within 12 months.

Other Purchase Obligations

The Company’s other purchase obligations primarily consist of noncancelable commitments for capital expenditures and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had other purchase obligations of $372.9 million, with $176.5 million payable within 12 months.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

General

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The presentation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to customer sales programs and incentives, product returns, bad debts, inventories, investments, intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

For a description of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, refer to Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 and “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021. There were no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates in the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There are numerous market risks that can affect our future business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021. There have been no material changes during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K related to market sensitivity, inflation, foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely fashion. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. As of September 24, 2022, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of September 24, 2022 that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information relating to the Company, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II - Othe****r Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to various legal claims, actions, and complaints, including matters involving patent infringement, other intellectual property, product liability, customer claims and various other risks. It is not possible to predict with certainty whether or not the Company and its subsidiaries will ultimately be successful in any of these legal matters, or if not, what the impact might be. However, the Company’s management does not expect that the results in any of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. For additional information, see Note 6 – Commitments and Contingencies in the above Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are many risks and uncertainties that can affect our future business, financial performance or share price. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021. There have been no material changes during the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022 in the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks, however, are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equi****ty Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Share repurchase activity during the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022, summarized on a trade-date basis, was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid Per Share (2)Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
June 26, 2022 - July 23, 2022204$100.76204$248,829
July 24, 2022 - August 20, 2022251$98.19251$224,163
August 21, 2022 - September 24, 2022424$89.32424$186,264
Total879879

(1) The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on April 22, 2022 (the "Program"), authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300 million of its common shares as determined by management at its discretion. Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including under plans complying with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing and volume of share repurchases are subject to market conditions, business conditions and applicable laws, and are at management’s discretion. The Program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 29, 2023. See Note 9 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information related to share repurchases.

(2) Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases.

Item 3. Defaults Upo****n Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Saf****ety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit 3.1Garmin Ltd. Articles of Association, as amended and restated on June 10, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2022).
Exhibit 10.1Garmin Ltd. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated on October 21, 2022.
Exhibit 31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
Exhibit 31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
Exhibit 32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNA****TURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

GARMIN LTD.
By/s/ Douglas G. Boessen
Douglas G. Boessen
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: October 26, 2022