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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 30, 2023

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:

Registered Shares, $0.10 Per Share Par ValueGRMNNew York Stock Exchange
(Title of each class)(Trading Symbol)(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Indicate by check mark whether the Company (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Company was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☑ NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☑ NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer☑Accelerated Filer☐
Non-accelerated Filer☐Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. YES ☐ NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES ☐ NO ☑

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of October 27, 2023

Registered Shares, $0.10 par value: 191,331,077 (excluding treasury shares)

Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

Table of Contents

Page
Part I - Financial Information1
Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022 (Unaudited)1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022 (Unaudited)2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39-Weeks ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022 (Unaudited)4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the 13-Weeks and 39-Weeks ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022 (Unaudited)5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)7
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations16
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk24
Item 4.Controls and Procedures24
Part II - Other Information25
Item 1.Legal Proceedings25
Item 1A.Risk Factors25
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds25
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities25
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures25
Item 5.Other Information26
Item 6.Exhibits27
Signature Page28

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Part I - Financial Information

Item I - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated State****ments of Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share information)

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Net sales$1,277,531$1,140,434$3,745,751$3,553,931
Cost of goods sold548,962469,9351,604,9451,492,126
Gross profit728,569670,4992,140,8062,061,805
Advertising expense35,15832,888111,849110,378
Selling, general and administrative expenses201,470189,546609,800571,541
Research and development expense221,572208,692667,451619,215
Total operating expense458,200431,1261,389,1001,301,134
Operating income270,369239,373751,706760,671
Other income (expense):
Interest income19,80310,47254,46126,520
Foreign currency gains (losses)(11,539)(29,863)6,946(55,809)
Other income9382854,2063,716
Total other income (expense)9,202(19,106)65,613(25,573)
Income before income taxes279,571220,267817,319735,098
Income tax provision22,3289,41969,81054,785
Net income$257,243$210,848$747,509$680,313
Net income per share:
Basic$1.34$1.09$3.91$3.53
Diluted$1.34$1.09$3.90$3.52
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic191,435192,672191,409192,878
Diluted191,868193,105191,772193,378

See accompanying notes.

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements o****f Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Net income$257,243$210,848$747,509$680,313
Foreign currency translation adjustment(48,342)(117,360)(56,793)(239,167)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes2,815(18,867)10,499(85,507)
Comprehensive income$211,716$74,621$701,215$355,639

See accompanying notes.

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

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

(In thousands)

September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,422,855$1,279,194
Marketable securities273,050173,288
Accounts receivable, net721,137656,847
Inventories1,439,8941,515,045
Deferred costs15,29614,862
Prepaid expenses and other current assets284,682315,915
Total current assets4,156,9143,955,151
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $982,405 and $904,9221,187,3751,147,005
Operating lease right-of-use assets140,635138,040
Noncurrent marketable securities1,081,6741,208,360
Deferred income tax assets514,876441,071
Noncurrent deferred costs10,5389,831
Goodwill594,449567,994
Other intangible assets, net185,835178,461
Other noncurrent assets92,72685,257
Total assets$7,965,022$7,731,170
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$268,030$212,417
Salaries and benefits payable196,665176,114
Accrued warranty costs53,53350,952
Accrued sales program costs71,55897,772
Other accrued expenses208,717197,376
Deferred revenue98,28991,092
Income taxes payable151,559246,180
Dividend payable279,447139,732
Total current liabilities1,327,7981,211,635
Deferred income tax liabilities116,419129,965
Noncurrent income taxes payable24,57734,627
Noncurrent deferred revenue35,52535,702
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities111,035114,541
Other noncurrent liabilities388360
Stockholders’ equity:
Shares (195,880 and 198,077 shares authorized and issued;191,387 and 191,623 shares outstanding)19,58817,979
Additional paid-in capital2,100,3572,042,472
Treasury stock (4,493 and 6,454 shares)(331,393)(475,095)
Retained earnings4,721,5554,733,517
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(160,827)(114,533)
Total stockholders’ equity6,349,2806,204,340
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$7,965,022$7,731,170

See accompanying notes.

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Stateme****nts of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Operating Activities:
Net income$747,509$680,313
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation98,48388,005
Amortization33,75134,349
Gain on sale or disposal of property and equipment(50)(1,652)
Unrealized foreign currency losses9,92745,498
Deferred income taxes(90,214)(101,133)
Stock compensation expense66,21457,871
Realized loss on marketable securities56982
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts(54,756)156,666
Inventories111,459(442,312)
Other current and noncurrent assets28,28829,299
Accounts payable55,340(64,199)
Other current and noncurrent liabilities430(84,287)
Deferred revenue7,063(3,299)
Deferred costs(1,152)3,426
Income taxes(102,024)20,067
Net cash provided by operating activities910,324419,594
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(144,876)(184,928)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment1571,693
Purchase of intangible assets(1,175)(1,411)
Purchase of marketable securities(116,039)(1,044,942)
Redemption of marketable securities145,094923,894
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(150,853)(13,455)
Net cash used in investing activities(267,692)(319,149)
Financing activities:
Dividends(419,166)(399,074)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards21,94641,052
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards(9,397)(14,750)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan(79,533)(105,206)
Net cash used in financing activities(486,150)(477,978)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(12,854)(38,265)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash143,628(415,798)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period1,279,9121,498,843
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$1,423,540$1,083,045

See accompanying notes.

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Stateme****nts of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the 13-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022

(In thousands)

Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalTreasury StockRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Balance at June 25, 2022$17,979$2,008,931$(315,886)$4,225,521$(70,612)$5,865,933
Net income———210,848—210,848
Translation adjustment————(117,360)(117,360)
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $5,744————(18,867)(18,867)
Comprehensive income74,621
Dividends———2,635—2,635
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards—(28)28———
Stock compensation—18,116———18,116
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards——(27)——(27)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan, including any associated excise tax——(83,089)——(83,089)
Balance at September 24, 2022$17,979$2,027,019$(398,974)$4,439,004$(206,839)$5,878,189
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalTreasury StockRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Balance at July 1, 2023$19,588$2,077,540$(322,688)$4,464,682$(115,300)$6,123,822
Net income———257,243—257,243
Translation adjustment————(48,342)(48,342)
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $686————2,8152,815
Comprehensive income211,716
Dividends———(370)—(370)
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards——————
Stock compensation—22,817———22,817
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards——————
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan, including any associated excise tax——(8,705)——(8,705)
Cancellation of treasury stock——————
Share capital currency change——————
Balance at September 30, 2023$19,588$2,100,357$(331,393)$4,721,555$(160,827)$6,349,280

See accompanying notes.

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the 39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022

(In thousands)

Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalTreasury StockRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Balance at December 25, 2021$17,979$1,960,722$(303,114)$4,320,737$117,835$6,114,159
Net income———680,313—680,313
Translation adjustment————(239,167)(239,167)
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $25,202————(85,507)(85,507)
Comprehensive income355,639
Dividends———(562,046)—(562,046)
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards—8,42632,626——41,052
Stock compensation—57,871———57,871
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards——(14,750)——(14,750)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan, including any associated excise tax——(113,736)——(113,736)
Balance at September 24, 2022$17,979$2,027,019$(398,974)$4,439,004$(206,839)$5,878,189
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalTreasury StockRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Balance at December 31, 2022$17,979$2,042,472$(475,095)$4,733,517$(114,533)$6,204,340
Net income———747,509—747,509
Translation adjustment————(56,793)(56,793)
Adjustment related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities net of income tax effects of $2,327————10,49910,499
Comprehensive income701,215
Dividends———(558,882)—(558,882)
Issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards—(6,482)28,428——21,946
Stock compensation—66,214———66,214
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards——(9,397)——(9,397)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan, including any associated excise tax——(76,156)——(76,156)
Cancellation of treasury stock(238)—200,827(200,589)——
Share capital currency change1,847(1,847)————
Balance at September 30, 2023$19,588$2,100,357$(331,393)$4,721,555$(160,827)$6,349,280

See accompanying notes.

Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

(In thousands, except per share information)

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Garmin Ltd. and wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Garmin”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for fair financial statement presentation. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2022 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Additionally, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Form 10-Q, and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Our operating results are subject to fluctuations associated with seasonal demand for consumer products, the timing of new product introductions, and OEM customer production schedules. Therefore, operating results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 30, 2023.

The Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Therefore, the financial results of certain 53-week fiscal years, and the associated 14-week quarters, will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated 13-week quarters. The quarters ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.

Garmin completed the acquisition of JL Audio during the 13-week period ending September 30, 2023. Accordingly, the balance sheet and operating results of JL Audio for the period following the acquisition have been included in Garmin's condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 30, 2023. This acquisition was not material.

Changes in Classification and Allocation

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified or presented to conform to the current period presentation.

The Company announced an organization realignment in January 2023, which combined the consumer auto operating segment with the outdoor operating segment. As a result, the Company’s operating segments, which also represent our reportable segments, are fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM. Results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 have been recast herein to conform to the current period presentation. This change had no effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

Significant Accounting Policies

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 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. There were no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the 39-week period ended September 30, 2023.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Pronouncements

Recently adopted accounting standards and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, accounting policies, processes, or systems.

2. Revenue

In order to further depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors, we disaggregate revenue (“net sales”) by geographic region, major product category, and pattern of recognition.

Disaggregated revenue by geographic region (Americas, APAC, and EMEA) is presented in Note 11 – Segment Information and Geographic Data. Note 11 also contains disaggregated revenue information of the five major product categories identified by the Company – fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM.

A large majority of the Company’s sales are recognized on a point in time basis, usually once the product is shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer. Sales recognized over a period of time are primarily within the outdoor, aviation, and auto OEM segments and relate to performance obligations that are satisfied over the estimated life of the product or contractual service period. Revenue disaggregated by the timing of transfer of the goods or services is presented in the table below:

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Point in time$1,200,676$1,073,058$3,532,960$3,366,382
Over time76,85567,376212,791187,549
Net sales$1,277,531$1,140,434$3,745,751$3,553,931

Transaction price and costs associated with the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations are reflected as deferred revenue and deferred costs, respectively, on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Such amounts are recognized ratably over the applicable service period or estimated useful life. Changes in deferred revenue and costs during the 39-week period ended September 30, 2023 are presented below:

39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023
Deferred Revenue (1)Deferred Costs (2)
Balance, beginning of period$126,794$24,693
Deferrals in period219,81117,240
Recognition of deferrals in period(212,791)(16,099)
Balance, end of period$133,814$25,834

(1) Deferred revenue is comprised of both deferred revenue and noncurrent deferred revenue per the condensed consolidated balance sheets

(2) Deferred costs are comprised of both deferred costs and noncurrent deferred costs per the condensed consolidated balance sheets

Of the $212,791 of deferred revenue recognized in the 39-week period ended September 30, 2023, $75,641 was deferred as of the beginning of the period. Of the $133,814 of deferred revenue as of September 30, 2023, the Company expects to recognize approximately eighty percent ratably over a total period of three years or less.

3. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share. Stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units are collectively referred to as “equity awards”.

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share – net income$257,243$210,848$747,509$680,313
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share – weighted-average common shares191,435192,672191,409192,878
Effect of dilutive equity awards433433363500
Denominator for diluted net income per share – adjusted weighted-average common shares191,868193,105191,772193,378
Basic net income per share$1.34$1.09$3.91$3.53
Diluted net income per share$1.34$1.09$3.90$3.52
Shares excluded from diluted net income per share calculation:
Anti-dilutive equity awards—754215759

4. Marketable Securities

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The accounting guidance classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for the identical asset or liability
Level 2Observable inputs for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
Level 3Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

The Company endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation is based on prices obtained from an independent pricing vendor using both market and income approaches. The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, and credit spreads.

The method described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

Marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities are summarized below:

Available-For-Sale Securities as of September 30, 2023
Fair Value LevelAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
U.S. Treasury securitiesLevel 2$2,930$—$—$2,930
Agency securitiesLevel 216,950—(872)16,078
Mortgage-backed securitiesLevel 240,072—(5,642)34,430
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 21,089,503172(69,461)1,020,214
Municipal securitiesLevel 2301,221—(24,728)276,493
OtherLevel 25,159—(580)4,579
Total$1,455,835$172$**(**101,283)$1,354,724
Available-For-Sale Securities as of December 31, 2022
Fair Value LevelAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
U.S. Treasury securitiesLevel 2$—$—$—$—
Agency securitiesLevel 27,000—(786)6,214
Mortgage-backed securitiesLevel 245,373—(4,525)40,848
Corporate debt securitiesLevel 21,106,688188(77,802)1,029,074
Municipal securitiesLevel 2326,0583(28,861)297,200
OtherLevel 210,466—(2,154)8,312
Total$1,495,585$191$**(**114,128)$1,381,648

The primary objectives of the Company’s investment policy are to preserve capital, maintain an acceptable degree of liquidity, and maximize yield within the constraint of low credit risk. The fair value of securities varies from period to period due to changes in interest rates, the performance of the underlying collateral, and the credit performance of the underlying issuer, among other factors.

Accrued interest receivable, which totaled $10,935 as of September 30, 2023, is excluded from both the fair value and amortized cost basis of available-for-sale securities and is included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company writes off impaired accrued interest on a timely basis, generally within 30 days of the due date, by reversing interest income. No accrued interest was written off during the 39-week period ended September 30, 2023.

The Company recognizes impairments relating to credit losses of available-for-sale securities through an allowance for credit losses and other income (expense) on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income. Impairment not relating to credit losses is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Approximately 99% of securities in the Company’s portfolio were at an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2023.

The following tables display additional information regarding gross unrealized losses and fair value by major security type for available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

As of September 30, 2023
Less than 12 Consecutive Months12 Consecutive Months or LongerTotal
Gross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
U.S. Treasury securities$—$—$—$—$—$—
Agency securities(132)9,818(740)6,260(872)16,078
Mortgage-backed securities(13)150(5,629)34,279(5,642)34,429
Corporate debt securities(3,446)110,263(66,015)894,729(69,461)1,004,992
Municipal securities(131)6,985(24,597)268,008(24,728)274,993
Other——(580)4,579(580)4,579
Total$**(**3,722)$127,216$**(**97,561)$1,207,855$**(**101,283)$1,335,071
As of December 31, 2022
Less than 12 Consecutive Months12 Consecutive Months or LongerTotal
Gross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
U.S. Treasury securities$—$—$—$—$—$—
Agency securities——(786)6,214(786)6,214
Mortgage-backed securities(1,900)23,229(2,625)17,619(4,525)40,848
Corporate debt securities(26,680)508,956(51,122)498,834(77,802)1,007,790
Municipal securities(2,136)69,017(26,725)225,679(28,861)294,696
Other——(2,154)8,067(2,154)8,067
Total$**(**30,716)$601,202$**(**83,412)$756,413$**(**114,128)$1,357,615

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had not recognized an allowance for credit losses on any securities in an unrealized loss position.

The Company has not recorded an allowance for credit losses and charge to other income (expense) for the unrealized losses on agency, mortgage-backed, corporate debt, municipal, and other securities presented above because we do not consider the declines in fair value to have resulted from credit losses. We have not observed a significant deterioration in credit quality of these securities, which are highly rated with moderate to low credit risk. Declines in value are largely attributable to current global economic conditions. The securities continue to make timely principal and interest payments, and the fair values are expected to recover as they approach maturity. Management does not intend to sell the securities, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities, before the respective recoveries of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity.

The amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities at September 30, 2023, by maturity, are shown below.

Amortized CostFair Value
Due in one year or less$279,248$273,050
Due after one year through five years1,151,5391,059,938
Due after five years through ten years10,7839,525
Due after ten years14,26512,211
Total$1,455,835$1,354,724

5. Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $22,328 in the 13-week period ended September 30, 2023, compared to income tax expense of $9,419 in the 13-week period ended September 24, 2022. The effective tax rate was 8.0% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 4.3% in the third quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to a change in income mix by jurisdiction and a revaluation of U.S. state deferred tax assets in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the third quarter of 2022.

The Company recorded income tax expense of $69,810 in the 39-week period ended September 30, 2023, compared to income tax expense of $54,785 in the 39-week period ended September 24, 2022. The effective tax rate was 8.5% in the first three quarters of 2023, compared to 7.5% in the first three quarters of 2022. The increase was primarily due to a decrease in U.S. tax deductions in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to the first three quarters of 2022.

Global taxing standards continue to evolve as a result of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) recommendations aimed at preventing perceived base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational corporations. While these recommendations do not change tax law, the countries where we operate may implement legislation or take unilateral actions which may result in adverse effects to our income tax provision and financial statements.

Partially to respond to changes to global tax standards, we initiated an intercompany transaction in 2020 which migrates ownership of certain intellectual property from Switzerland to the United States, which is the primary location of research, development, and executive management. At the end of this migration, a higher percentage of income will be recognized in the U.S. Due to the subjectivity inherent in transfer pricing associated with this intercompany transaction, we are pursuing an advanced pricing agreement with relevant jurisdictions to provide certainty regarding the pricing. We are unable to predict the outcome of the final advanced pricing agreement, related negotiations, and associated impacts for periods during negotiation, upon finalization, and in the periods that follow.

In 2021, the OECD continued work on the BEPS project by issuing a statement regarding a two-pillar solution which includes within “Pillar Two” a global minimum tax. Numerous countries have signed onto the OECD statement including Switzerland, the U.S., and the U.K. Recently, Switzerland’s Federal Council proposed legislation which would implement a federal minimum tax in Switzerland of 15% in 2024. Additionally, the Parliament of the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen has also passed legislation, subject to a public-vote approval, that would increase the cantonal corporate tax rate beginning in 2024 and result in a combined federal and cantonal statutory tax rate of approximately 15% in Switzerland. Neither the OECD statement nor proposed legislation has the effect of changes in actual tax law, but these actions may lead to legislation in those countries in which we operate.

The negotiations and final outcome of the advanced pricing agreement, the passage of certain tax legislation described above, or both, could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s income tax provision, effective tax rate, and financial statements. However, we are not currently able to reasonably estimate the net impact(s) or associated timing of such events due to the uncertainties that remain and any potential interdependencies.

6. Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Raw materials$530,323$600,858
Work-in-process168,090180,873
Finished goods741,481733,314
Inventories$1,439,894$1,515,045

7. Warranty Reserves

The Company’s standard warranty obligation to its end-users provides for a period of one to two years from the date of shipment, while certain aviation, marine, and auto OEM products have a warranty period of two years or more from the date of installation. The Company’s estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience and management’s expectations and judgments of future conditions, and are recorded as a liability on the balance sheet. The following reconciliation provides an illustration of changes in the aggregate warranty reserve.

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Balance - beginning of period$52,352$39,949$50,952$45,467
Accrual for products sold (1)17,39816,91358,12441,939
Expenditures(16,217)(16,937)(55,543)(47,481)
Balance - end of period$53,533$39,925$53,533$39,925

(1) Changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties were not material and aggregated with accruals for new warranty contracts in the ‘accrual for products sold’ line.

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The Company is party to certain commitments that require the future purchase of goods or services (“unconditional purchase obligations”). The Company’s unconditional purchase obligations primarily consist of payments for inventory, capital expenditures, and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting the business. The aggregate amount of purchase orders and other commitments open as of September 30, 2023 that may represent noncancelable unconditional purchase obligations having a remaining term in excess of one year was approximately $300,000.

Certain cash balances are held as collateral in relation to bank guarantees. This restricted cash is reported within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and totaled $685 and $718 on September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The total of the cash and cash equivalents balance and the restricted cash reported within other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets equals the total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Contingencies

Management of the Company currently does not believe it is reasonably possible that the Company may have incurred a material loss, or a material loss in excess of recorded accruals, with respect to loss contingencies in the aggregate, for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023. The results of legal proceedings, investigations and claims, however, cannot be predicted with certainty. An adverse resolution of one or more of such matters in excess of management’s expectations could have a material adverse effect in the particular quarter or fiscal year in which a loss is recorded, but based on information currently known, the Company does not believe it is likely that losses from such matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company settled or resolved certain matters during the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 30, 2023 that did not individually or in the aggregate have a material impact on the Company’s business or its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

9. Stockholders' Equity

Dividends

Under Swiss corporate law, dividends must be approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting of the Company’s shareholders. Approved dividends are subject to possible adjustment based on the total amount of the dividend in Swiss Francs as approved at the annual meeting, and payable in four equal installments on dates to be determined by the Board of Directors. A reduction of retained earnings and a corresponding liability are recorded at the time of shareholders' approval and are periodically adjusted based on the number of applicable shares outstanding.

Our shareholders approved the following dividends:

Declaration DateDividend DateRecord DateDividend Per Share
Fiscal 2023
June 9, 2023June 30, 2023June 20, 2023$0.73
June 9, 2023September 29, 2023September 15, 2023$0.73
June 9, 2023December 29, 2023December 15, 2023$0.73
June 9, 2023March 29, 2024March 15, 2024$0.73
Total$2.92
Fiscal 2022
June 10, 2022June 30, 2022June 20, 2022$0.73
June 10, 2022September 30, 2022September 15, 2022$0.73
June 10, 2022December 30, 2022December 15, 2022$0.73
June 10, 2022March 31, 2023March 15, 2023$0.73
Total$2.92
Fiscal 2021
June 4, 2021June 30, 2021June 15, 2021$0.67
June 4, 2021September 30, 2021September 15, 2021$0.67
June 4, 2021December 31, 2021December 15, 2021$0.67
June 4, 2021March 31, 2022March 15, 2022$0.67
Total$2.68

Share Repurchase Program

On April 22, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “Program”) authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $300,000 of the common shares of Garmin Ltd., exclusive of the cost of any associated excise tax. The timing and volume of share repurchases are subject to market conditions, business conditions and applicable laws, and are at management’s discretion. Share repurchases may be made from time to time 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 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. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had repurchased 3,019 shares for $281,869, leaving approximately $18,131 available to repurchase additional shares under the Program.

Share Capital

In the second quarter of 2023, the share capital currency of the Company was changed from the Swiss Franc (CHF) to the U.S. Dollar (USD), as approved by shareholders at the Company’s 2023 Annual General Meeting. This aligns the share capital currency with the financial statement presentation currency of the Company. The Company’s nominal par value per share of CHF 0.10 was slightly reduced to USD $0.10, the impact of which is reflected in share capital, captioned as shares on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Total stockholders’ equity reported for the Company was not affected by this change. Our common shares had a par value of USD $0.10 and CHF 0.10 per share as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Treasury Stock

In June 2023, our shareholders approved the cancellation of 2,197 shares previously purchased under our share repurchase program. The capital reduction by cancellation of these shares became effective in June 2023. Total stockholders’ equity reported for the Company was not affected.

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balances by component for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 30, 2023:

13-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023
Foreign currency translation adjustmentNet gains (losses) on available-for-sale securitiesTotal
Balance - beginning of period$(34,432)$(80,868)$(115,300)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of income tax expense of $686(48,342)2,818(45,524)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other income, net of income tax of $0 included in income tax provision—(3)(3)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(48,342)2,815(45,527)
Balance - end of period$(82,774)$(78,053)$(160,827)
39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023
Foreign currency translation adjustmentNet gains (losses) on available-for-sale securitiesTotal
Balance - beginning of period$(25,981)$(88,552)$(114,533)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of income tax expense of $2,314(56,793)10,456(46,337)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other income, net of income tax benefit of $13 included in income tax provision—4343
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(56,793)10,499(46,294)
Balance - end of period$(82,774)$(78,053)$(160,827)

11. Segment Information and Geographic Data

Garmin is organized in the five operating segments of fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM. These operating segments represent our reportable segments.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the CODM, primarily uses operating income as the measure of profit or loss to assess segment performance and allocate resources. Operating income represents net sales less costs of goods sold and operating expenses. Net sales are directly attributed to each segment. Most costs of goods sold and the majority of operating expenses are also directly attributed to each segment, while certain other costs of goods sold and operating expenses are allocated to the segments in a reasonable manner considering the specific facts and circumstances of the expenses being allocated.

As indicated in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company announced an organization realignment in January 2023, which combined the consumer auto operating segment with the outdoor operating segment. As a result, the Company’s operating segments, which also represent our reportable segments, are fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, and auto OEM. Results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 24, 2022 have been recast below to conform with the current period presentation.

Net sales (“revenue”), gross profit, and operating income for each of the Company’s five reportable segments are presented below.

FitnessOutdoorAviationMarineAuto OEMTotal
13-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023
Net sales$352,976$433,997$198,160$182,248$110,150$1,277,531
Gross profit190,685270,774148,36495,18623,560728,569
Operating income (loss)74,614136,40149,26923,850(13,765)270,369
13-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022
Net sales$279,875$406,832$188,043$196,506$69,178$1,140,434
Gross profit147,716250,412137,732110,74723,892670,499
Operating income (loss)40,850122,94748,48744,950(17,861)239,373
39-Weeks Ended September 30, 2023
Net sales$932,561$1,210,773$629,195$677,026$296,196$3,745,751
Gross profit484,759755,800463,774365,16271,3112,140,806
Operating income (loss)139,651351,399169,730142,135(51,209)751,706
39-Weeks Ended September 24, 2022
Net sales$772,867$1,318,810$567,548$693,369$201,337$3,553,931
Gross profit387,921819,376413,206376,73464,5682,061,805
Operating income (loss)64,894439,129150,359172,451(66,162)760,671

Net sales to external customers by geographic region were as follows for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 30, 2023 and September 24, 2022. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and Australian Continent and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
September 30, 2023September 24, 2022September 30, 2023September 24, 2022
Americas$628,157$563,310$1,881,710$1,780,117
EMEA439,123382,8651,252,5261,192,893
APAC210,251194,259611,515580,921
Net sales to external customers$1,277,531$1,140,434$3,745,751$3,553,931

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