10-Q

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2013

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 0-31983

________________

GARMIN LTD.

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Switzerland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	98-0229227 (I.R.S. Employer identification no.)
Mühlentalstrasse 2 8200 Schaffhausen Switzerland (Address of principal executive offices)	N/A (Zip Code)

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

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 þ NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). YES þ       NO ¨

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

Large Accelerated Filer þ   Accelerated Filer ¨   Non-accelerated Filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨      NO þ

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of October 28, 2013

CHF 10.00 par value: 208,077,418 (including treasury shares)

Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 28, 2013

Table of Contents

Part I - Financial Information		Page
Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	3
	Introductory Comments	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 28, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 29, 2012	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 (Unaudited)	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 (Unaudited)	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 (Unaudited)	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	29
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	30
Part II - Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	31
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	35
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	35
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	35
Item 5.	Other Information	35
Item 6.	Exhibits	36
Signature Page		37
Index to Exhibits		38

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Garmin Ltd.

Form 10-Q

Quarter Ended September 28, 2013

Part I – Financial Information

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Introductory Comments

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Garmin Ltd. ("Garmin" or the "Company") included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to enable a reasonable understanding of the information presented. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 29, 2012. Additionally, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with Item 2 of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-Q.

The results of operations for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year 2013.

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share information)

	(Unaudited)
	Sept 28,		December 29,
	2013		2012
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,068,700	$	1,231,180
Marketable securities		134,253		153,083
Accounts receivable, net		475,707		603,673
Inventories, net		416,725		389,931
Deferred income taxes		67,437		68,785
Deferred costs		56,749		53,948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		225,067		35,520
Total current assets		2,444,638		2,536,120
Property and equipment, net		413,675		409,751
Marketable securities		1,594,144		1,488,312
Restricted cash		252		836
Noncurrent deferred income tax		94,734		93,920
Noncurrent deferred costs		39,625		42,359
Other intangible assets, net		221,979		232,597
Other assets		14,179		15,229
Total assets	$	4,823,226	$	4,819,124
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	151,798	$	131,263
Salaries and benefits payable		63,064		55,969
Accrued warranty costs		34,639		37,301
Accrued sales program costs		36,487		57,080
Deferred revenue		255,830		252,375
Accrued royalty costs		34,285		71,745
Accrued advertising expense		16,862		25,192
Other accrued expenses		73,241		69,806
Deferred income taxes		63		332
Income taxes payable		44,060		32,031
Dividend payable		263,704		175,932
Total current liabilities		974,033		909,026
Deferred income taxes		3,516		2,467
Non-current income taxes		121,091		181,754
Non-current deferred revenue		166,165		193,047
Other liabilities		917		1,034
Stockholders' equity:
Shares, CHF 10 par value, 208,077,418 shares authorized and issued;     195,221,791 shares outstanding at September 28, 2013     and 195,591,854 shares outstanding at December 29, 2012		1,797,435		1,797,435
Additional paid-in capital		87,377		72,462
Treasury stock		(100,912)		(81,280)
Retained earnings		1,701,823		1,604,625
Accumulated other comprehensive income		71,781		138,554
Total stockholders' equity		3,557,504		3,531,796
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	4,823,226	$	4,819,124

See accompanying notes.

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  Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) 

(In thousands, except per share information)

	13-Weeks Ended				39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,		Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net sales	$	643,637	$	672,376	$	1,872,156	$	1,947,127
Cost of goods sold		290,748		313,321		859,494		882,501
Gross profit		352,889		359,055		1,012,662		1,064,626
Advertising expense		26,251		30,102		77,983		91,952
Selling, general and administrative expense		86,462		86,402		260,769		275,763
Research and development expense		88,427		82,489		272,349		242,510
Total operating expense		201,140		198,993		611,101		610,225
Operating income		151,749		160,062		401,561		454,401
Other income (expense):
Interest income		8,435		7,987		25,512		26,278
Foreign currency gains (losses)		(822)		(6,364)		18,280		(16,124)
Other		1,438		942		3,666		5,064
Total other income (expense)		9,051		2,565		47,458		15,218
Income before income taxes		160,800		162,627		449,019		469,619
Income tax (benefit) provision		(26,869)		22,279		192		56,510
Net income	$	187,669	$	140,348	$	448,827	$	413,109
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.96	$	0.72	$	2.30	$	2.12
Diluted	$	0.96	$	0.72	$	2.29	$	2.11
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		195,325		194,912		195,488		194,834
Diluted		196,300		196,161		196,312		196,171
Dividends declared per share					$	1.80	$	1.80

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	13-Weeks Ended				39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,		Sept 28,		Sept 29,
		2013	2012		2013		2012
Net income	$	187,669	$	140,348	$	448,827	$	413,109
Translation adjustment		13,379		22,591		(24,177)		31,881
Change in fair value of available-for-sale     marketable securities, net of deferred taxes		(6,441)		3,844		(42,596)		2,543
Comprehensive income	$	194,607	$	166,783	$	382,054	$	447,533

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Operating Activities:
Net income	$	448,827	$	413,109
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		36,840		40,025
Amortization		23,629		21,192
(Gain)/Loss on sale of property and equipment		41		(17)
Provision for doubtful accounts		1,023		2,786
Deferred income taxes		2,851		(7,384)
Unrealized foreign currency losses/(gains)		(17,273)		24,974
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories		15,965		3,795
Stock compensation expense		15,608		26,364
Realized gains on marketable securities		(2,963)		(1,647)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		128,098		103,039
Inventories		(44,337)		(44,761)
Other current and non-current assets		(18,329)		14,051
Accounts payable		21,936		(20,271)
Other current and non-current liabilities		(60,719)		(63,839)
Deferred revenue		(22,613)		35,277
Deferred cost		(57)		(8,561)
Income taxes payable		(48,256)		(28,098)
Net cash provided by operating activities		480,271		510,034
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(41,325)		(26,881)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		65		25
Purchase of intangible assets		(1,574)		(5,174)
Purchase of marketable securities		(716,226)		(1,004,021)
Redemption of marketable securities		578,464		735,521
Advances under loan receivable commitment		(173,708)		-
Change in restricted cash		584		(59)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(5,686)		(4,010)
Net cash used in investing activities		(359,406)		(304,599)
Financing activities:
Dividends paid		(263,857)		(253,386)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan		(26,926)		-
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards		(7,430)		(6,542)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards		13,620		10,971
Tax benefit from issuance of equity awards		411		1,810
Net cash used in financing activities		(284,182)		(247,147)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		837		1,625
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(162,480)		(40,087)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,231,180		1,287,160
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,068,700	$	1,247,073

See accompanying notes.

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Garmin Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 28, 2013

(In thousands, except share and per share information)

1.    Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited 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, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 28, 2013.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2012 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. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012.

The Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52-53 week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Therefore the financial results of certain 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 quarters having only 13 weeks. The quarters ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.

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2. Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

	September 28, 2013		December 29, 2012
Raw materials	$	136,923	$	119,142
Work-in-process		52,894		53,656
Finished goods		256,996		243,238
Inventory reserves		(30,088)		(26,105)
Inventory, net of reserves	$	416,725	$	389,931

 

3.    Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

	13-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income     per share - net income	$	187,669	$	140,348
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share –     weighted-average common shares		195,325		194,912
Effect of dilutive securities –     stock options, stock appreciation rights     and restricted stock units		975		1,249
Denominator for diluted net income per share –     adjusted weighted-average common shares		196,300		196,161
Basic net income per share	$	0.96	$	0.72
Diluted net income per share	$	0.96	$	0.72

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income     per share - net income	$	448,827	$	413,109
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share –     weighted-average common shares		195,488		194,834
Effect of dilutive securities –     stock options, stock appreciation rights     and restricted stock units		824		1,337
Denominator for diluted net income per share –     adjusted weighted-average common shares		196,312		196,171
Basic net income per share	$	2.30	$	2.12
Diluted net income per share	$	2.29	$	2.11

There were 5,443,047 and 5,599,936 anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively “equity awards”) for the 13-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively.  

There were 5,507,363 and 5,667,000 anti-dilutive equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively.  

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There were 233,703 and 94,668 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 13-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. 

There were 344,254 and 307,386 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. 

4.    Segment Information

The Company has identified five operating segments – Auto/Mobile, Aviation, Marine, Outdoor and Fitness. Each operating segment is individually reviewed and evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, who allocates resources and assesses performance of each segment individually. 

Net sales, operating income, and income before taxes for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below:

	Reportable Segments
							Auto/
	Outdoor		Fitness		Marine		Mobile		Aviation		Total
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	101,350	$	81,007	$	55,301	$	322,520	$	83,459	$	643,637
Operating income	$	44,107	$	26,493	$	4,118	$	53,848	$	23,183	$	151,749
Income before taxes	$	45,556	$	27,938	$	4,347	$	58,144	$	24,815	$	160,800
13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	105,572	$	64,788	$	44,766	$	384,393	$	72,857	$	672,376
Operating income	$	48,384	$	21,219	$	8,378	$	65,165	$	16,916	$	160,062
Income before taxes	$	48,953	$	21,853	$	8,705	$	65,399	$	17,717	$	162,627
39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	284,372	$	237,660	$	178,344	$	919,810	$	251,970	$	1,872,156
Operating income	$	110,538	$	76,026	$	16,089	$	134,324	$	64,584	$	401,561
Income before taxes	$	117,996	$	81,186	$	20,828	$	160,803	$	68,206	$	449,019
39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	283,230	$	217,815	$	168,620	$	1,055,786	$	221,676	$	1,947,127
Operating income	$	118,032	$	76,016	$	35,584	$	170,208	$	54,561	$	454,401
Income before taxes	$	119,971	$	77,916	$	36,596	$	178,978	$	56,158	$	469,619

Allocation of certain research and development expenses, and selling, general, and administrative expenses are made to each segment on a percent of revenue basis.

Net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area are as follows as of and for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012. Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

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	Americas		APAC		EMEA		Total
September 28, 2013
Net sales to external customers	$	1,002,796	$	176,524	$	692,836	$	1,872,156
Property and equipment, net	$	235,520	$	123,763	$	54,392	$	413,675
September 29, 2012
Net sales to external customers	$	1,068,289	$	186,165	$	692,673	$	1,947,127
Property and equipment, net	$	221,085	$	135,227	$	51,541	$	407,853

5. Warranty Reserves

The Company’s products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from one to two years. The Company’s estimate of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience and expectation 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 Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Balance - beginning of the period	$	34,288	$	40,797
Accrual for products sold		10,884		9,009
Expenditures		(10,533)		(10,659)
Balance - end of the period	$	34,639	$	39,147

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Balance - beginning of the period	$	37,301	$	46,773
Accrual for products sold		29,076		24,863
Expenditures		(31,738)		(32,489)
Balance - end of the period	$	34,639	$	39,147

6. Commitments and Contingencies

We are party to certain commitments, which includes raw materials, advertising and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to make purchases of approximately $213,173 over the next five years.

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.

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On March 14, 2013, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Bombardier, Inc. (“Bombardier”). The Company is the supplier of the avionics system for the Lear 70 and Lear 75 aircraft currently in development for Learjet, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Bombardier (the “Program”). In order to assist Bombardier in connection with delayed cash flows from the Program partially related to the certification of avionics for the Program exceeding the planned delivery date, the Company agreed to provide Bombardier a short term, interest free, loan of $173,708 in cash in seven installments beginning on March 22, 2013 and ending on September 20, 2013 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Bombardier will repay the loan in five installments beginning in November 2013 and ending in March 2014 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. As of September 28, 2013, the Company had advanced $173,708 to Bombardier, which is included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

7.    Income Taxes

Our earnings before taxes decreased 1.1% when compared to the same quarter in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $49,148, to ($26,869) for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $22,279 for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012. The significant decline was due primarily to the impact of a $52,180 benefit in the third quarter which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release. Excluding this item, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 13.7% in the third quarter of 2012. This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately ($401) in third quarter 2013 and $1,737 in the third quarter 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods.

Our earnings before taxes decreased 4.4% when compared to the same period in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $56,318 to $192, for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $56,510 for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012. The significant decline was due to the impact of a $52,180 benefit in the third quarter, which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release and a $16,536 benefit in the first quarter of 2013, also related to reserve releases. Excluding these items, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.3% for the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 12.0% for the first three quarters of 2012. This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves amounting to approximately $9,556 for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and $11,945 for the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods, partially offset by the impact of $6,301 of research and development tax credits related to 2012 which were recognized when the related legislation was enacted in January 2013.

8.    Marketable Securities

The FASB ASC topic entitled 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 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liability
Level 2	Observable 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 3	Unobservable 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. The valuation methods used by the Company for each significant class of investments are summarized below.

Mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations of states and political subdivisions – Valued 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.

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Common stocks – Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.

The methods 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.

Available for sale securities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurements as of September 28, 2013
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities	$	518,840	$	-	$	518,840	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		690,615		-		690,615		-
Corporate bonds		420,345		-		420,345		-
Common stocks		27,435		27,435		-		-
Other		71,162		-		71,162		-
Total	$	1,728,397	$	27,435	$	1,700,962	$	-

	Fair Value Measurements as
	of December 29, 2012
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities	$	650,895	$	-	$	650,895	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		499,857		-		499,857		-
Corporate bonds		399,941		-		399,941		-
Common stocks		22,982		22,982		-		-
Other		67,720		-		67,720		-
Total	$	1,641,395	$	22,982	$	1,618,413	$	-

The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at September 28, 2013:

									Estimated Fair
					Gross		Other Than		Value (Net
			Gross Unrealized		Unrealized		Temporary		Carrying
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses		Impairment		Amount)
Mortgage-backed securities	$	534,722	$	4,386	$	(20,268)	$	-	$	518,840
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		711,989		1,649		(23,023)		-		690,615
U.S. corporate bonds		424,439		1,658		(4,478)		(1,274)		420,345
Common stocks		23,795		3,975		(335)		-		27,435
Other		67,914		3,335		(87)		-		71,162
Total	$	1,762,859	$	15,003	$	(48,191)	$	(1,274)	$	1,728,397

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In the first three quarters of 2013, Garmin experienced unrealized, non-cash losses on its investment portfolio resulting in a balance of $48,191 of gross unrealized losses on marketable securities at September 28, 2013. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013 were $1,165,053 and $1,116,862, respectively. This decrease in estimated fair value is primarily due to market valuations on mortgage-backed securities and obligations of states and political subdivisions declining. The decline was due to increases in the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield during the second and third quarters, which caused market valuations of certain securities in our investment portfolios to decline.  Approximately 47% of the securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013. We have the ability to hold these securities until maturity or their value is recovered. We do not consider these unrealized losses to be other than temporary and no impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.

The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at December 29, 2012:

									Estimated Fair
					Gross		Other Than		Value (Net
			Gross Unrealized		Unrealized		Temporary		Carrying
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses		Impairment		Amount)
Mortgage-backed securities	$	644,388	$	8,894	$	(2,387)	$	-	$	650,895
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		499,241		2,345		(1,729)		-		499,857
U.S. corporate bonds		400,310		3,138		(2,233)		(1,274)		399,941
Common stocks		21,113		2,392		(523)		-		22,982
Other		67,181		551		(12)		-		67,720
Total	$	1,632,233	$	17,320	$	(6,884)	$	(1,274)	$	1,641,395

The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at September 28, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	136,835	$	134,253
Due after one year through five years		688,846		686,299
Due after five years through ten years		257,244		249,112
Due after ten years		621,050		592,932
Other (No contractual maturity dates)		58,884		65,801
	$	1,762,859	$	1,728,397

9. Share Repurchase Plan

On February 15, 2013, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300,000 of its common shares. A Rule 10b5-1 plan was adopted and allows the repurchase of its shares at times when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2014.  As of September 28, 2013, the Company had repurchased 713,092 shares using cash of $26,926. There remains approximately $273,074 available for repurchase under this authorization.

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:

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	13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities		Total
Balance - beginning of period	$	91,416	$	(26,573)	$	64,843
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		13,379		(6,336)		7,043
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		(105)		(105)
Net current-period other comprehensive income		13,379		(6,441)		6,938
Balance - end of period	$	104,795	$	(33,014)	$	71,781

	39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities		Total
Balance - beginning of period	$	128,972	$	9,582	$	138,554
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		(24,177)		(39,810)		(63,987)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		(2,786)		(2,786)
Net current-period other comprehensive income		(24,177)		(42,596)		(66,773)
Balance - end of period	$	104,795	$	(33,014)	$	71,781

The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:

13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	137	Other income (expense)
		(32)	Income tax provision
	$	105	Net of tax

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39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	2,963	Other income (expense)
		(177)	Income tax provision
	$	2,786	Net of tax

11. License Fees

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined certain license fee payments to one of its suppliers had exceeded contractual requirements since the third quarter of 2010. The periodic royalty audit by the supplier, which was already underway, was completed in June 2012, resulting in a net overpayment of such license fees of $20.8 million. This credit is reflected in cost of goods sold for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.

12. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02 “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” (ASU 2012-02), which is included in ASC Topic 350 (Intangibles—Goodwill and Other). ASU 2012-02 provides an option for companies to use a qualitative approach to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment if certain conditions are met. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The implementation of the amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (ASU 2013-02), which is included in ASC Topic 220 (Comprehensive Income). The objective of ASU 2013-02 is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company has implemented this amendment and has included the required disclosure in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” (ASU 2013-11), which is included in ASC Topic 740 (Income Taxes). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to net its liability for unrecognized tax positions against a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward when settlement in this manner is available under the tax law. The provisions of this new guidance are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our financial statements.

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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, contains statements concerning potential future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions by our 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 our assumptions prove incorrect or should unanticipated circumstances arise, our 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 the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012. 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 web site on the World Wide Web 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 29, 2012.

The Company is a leading worldwide provider of navigation, communications and information devices, most of which are enabled by Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology. We operate in five business segments, the outdoor, fitness, marine, automotive/mobile and aviation markets. Our segments offer products through our network of independent dealers and distributors. However, the nature of products and types of customers for the five segments may vary significantly. As such, the segments are managed separately.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our results of operations as a percentage of net sales during the periods shown:

	13-Weeks Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Net sales	100	%	100	%
Cost of goods sold	45	%	47	%
Gross profit	55	%	53	%
Advertising	4	%	4	%
Selling, general and administrative	13	%	13	%
Research and development	14	%	12	%
Total operating expenses	31	%	29	%
Operating income	24	%	24	%
Other income (expense), net	1	%	0	%
Income before income taxes	25	%	24	%
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes	-4	%	3	%
Net income	29	%	21	%

	39-Weeks Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Net sales	100	%	100	%
Cost of goods sold	46	%	45	%
Gross profit	54	%	55	%
Advertising	4	%	5	%
Selling, general and administrative	14	%	14	%
Research and development	15	%	13	%
Total operating expenses	33	%	32	%
Operating income	21	%	23	%
Other income (expense), net	3	%	1	%
Income before income taxes	24	%	24	%
Provision for income taxes	0	%	3	%
Net income	24	%	21	%

The Company manages its operations in five segments: outdoor, fitness, marine, automotive/mobile, and aviation, and each of its segments employs the same accounting policies. Allocation of certain research and development expenses, and selling, general, and administrative expenses are made to each segment on a percent of revenue basis. The following table sets forth our results of operations (in thousands) including revenue (net sales), operating income, and income before taxes for each of our five segments during the periods shown. For each line item in the table, the total of the outdoor, fitness, marine, automotive/mobile, and aviation segments' amounts equals the amount in the condensed consolidated statements of income included in Item 1.

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Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries

Net Sales, Operating Income and Income before Taxes by Segment (Unaudited)

	Reportable Segments
							Auto/
	Outdoor		Fitness		Marine		Mobile		Aviation		Total
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	101,350	$	81,007	$	55,301	$	322,520	$	83,459	$	643,637
Operating income	$	44,107	$	26,493	$	4,118	$	53,848	$	23,183	$	151,749
Income before taxes	$	45,556	$	27,938	$	4,347	$	58,144	$	24,815	$	160,800
13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	105,572	$	64,788	$	44,766	$	384,393	$	72,857	$	672,376
Operating income	$	48,384	$	21,219	$	8,378	$	65,165	$	16,916	$	160,062
Income before taxes	$	48,953	$	21,853	$	8,705	$	65,399	$	17,717	$	162,627
39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	284,372	$	237,660	$	178,344	$	919,810	$	251,970	$	1,872,156
Operating income	$	110,538	$	76,026	$	16,089	$	134,324	$	64,584	$	401,561
Income before taxes	$	117,996	$	81,186	$	20,828	$	160,803	$	68,206	$	449,019
39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	283,230	$	217,815	$	168,620	$	1,055,786	$	221,676	$	1,947,127
Operating income	$	118,032	$	76,016	$	35,584	$	170,208	$	54,561	$	454,401
Income before taxes	$	119,971	$	77,916	$	36,596	$	178,978	$	56,158	$	469,619

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Comparison of 13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012

(Amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

Net Sales

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
		Net Sales	% of Revenues			Net Sales	% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	101,350	16	%	$	105,572	16	%	$	(4,222)	-4	%
Fitness		81,007	12	%		64,788	9	%		16,219	25	%
Marine		55,301	9	%		44,766	7	%		10,535	24	%
Automotive/Mobile		322,520	50	%		384,393	57	%		(61,873)	-16	%
Aviation		83,459	13	%		72,857	11	%		10,602	15	%
Total	$	643,637	100	%	$	672,376	100	%	$	(28,739)	-4	%

Net sales decreased 4% for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year-ago quarter. The decrease was driven primarily by the automotive/mobile segment which posted a 16% decline. Automotive/mobile revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 50% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 57% in the third quarter of 2012.

Total unit sales decreased 12% to 3,263 in the third quarter of 2013 from 3,689 in the same period of 2012. The decrease in unit sales volume in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was attributable to reduced automotive/mobile and aviation volumes partially offset by growth in each of the other segments.

Automotive/mobile segment revenue decreased 16% from the year-ago quarter, as volumes decreased 20% partially offset by average selling price (ASP) improvement due to a reduced impact of deferred revenue as the amortization of previously deferred revenue increased in the third quarter of 2013 and increased auto OEM contribution with a higher ASP. Fitness revenues increased 25% as our full portfolio of products sold well led by the Vector power meter and Edge cycling computers. Revenues in our marine segment increased 24% as we shipped new products that improved our market position. Aviation revenues increased 15% from the year-ago quarter as the OEM market improved in some aircraft categories, as well as contribution from recent share gains and aftermarket products. Revenues in our outdoor segment decreased 4% from the year-ago quarter as sales of traditional handhelds slowed slightly.

Cost of Goods Sold

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Cost of Goods		% of Revenues		Cost of Goods		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	31,879	31	%	$	33,152	31	%	$	(1,273)	-4	%
Fitness		31,679	39	%		22,903	35	%		8,776	38	%
Marine		28,036	51	%		16,194	36	%		11,842	73	%
Automotive/Mobile		174,654	54	%		218,386	57	%		(43,732)	-20	%
Aviation		24,500	29	%		22,686	31	%		1,814	8	%
Total	$	290,748	45	%	$	313,321	47	%	$	(22,573)	-7	%

Cost of goods sold decreased 7% in absolute dollars and 140 basis points as a percentage of revenues for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year ago quarter. The decrease occurred primarily in our automotive/mobile segment with partially offsetting increases in marine and fitness. Automotive/mobile cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenues decreased by 270 basis points due to the benefit of amortization of previously deferred revenue and costs which largely offset new deferrals on current period sales in the third quarter of 2013. Marine cost of goods as a percentage of revenue increased by 1450 basis points primarily due to product mix shifting toward lower margin chartplotters, competitive pricing dynamics in the industry and rising component costs. Cost of goods as a percentage of revenue for fitness increased 380 basis points due to product mix and ASP declines, primarily related to the Forerunner 10. Other segments experienced cost of goods sold fluctuations generally commensurate with revenue fluctuations discussed above.

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Gross Profit

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Gross Profit		% of Revenues		Gross Profit		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	69,471	69	%	$	72,420	69	%	$	(2,949)	-4	%
Fitness		49,328	61	%		41,885	65	%		7,443	18	%
Marine		27,265	49	%		28,572	64	%		(1,307)	-5	%
Automotive/Mobile		147,866	46	%		166,007	43	%		(18,141)	-11	%
Aviation		58,959	71	%		50,171	69	%		8,788	18	%
Total	$	352,889	55	%	$	359,055	53	%	$	(6,166)	-2	%

               Gross profit dollars in the third quarter of 2013 decreased 2% while gross profit margin increased 140 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2012 driven by the automotive/mobile and aviation segments. The automotive/mobile gross margin increased to 46% driven primarily by the amortization of previously deferred high margin revenues, as discussed above. The gross profit margin percentage for the marine and fitness segments declined by 1450 and 380 basis points, respectively, as discussed above.

Advertising Expense

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
	Advertising				Advertising				Year over Year
	Expense		% of Revenues		Expense		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	4,482	4	%	$	5,120	5	%	$	(638)	-12	%
Fitness		4,738	6	%		5,985	9	%		(1,247)	-21	%
Marine		2,467	4	%		2,454	5	%		13	1	%
Automotive/Mobile		13,192	4	%		15,467	4	%		(2,275)	-15	%
Aviation		1,372	2	%		1,076	1	%		296	28	%
Total	$	26,251	4	%	$	30,102	4	%	$	(3,851)	-13	%

Advertising expense decreased 13% in absolute dollars and declined 40 basis points as a percent of revenues. The decrease in absolute dollars occurred primarily in the automotive/mobile and fitness segments.  Automotive/mobile spending declined due to reduced volumes, as expected, and a reduction in cooperative advertising costs. Fitness advertising declined due to less cooperative spending and promotional activities necessary with the release of newer products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
	Selling, General &				Selling, General &				Year over Year
	Admin. Expenses		% of Revenues		Admin. Expenses		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	14,684	14	%	$	13,842	13	%	$	842	6	%
Fitness		11,182	14	%		8,721	13	%		2,461	28	%
Marine		9,161	17	%		6,713	15	%		2,448	36	%
Automotive/Mobile		47,116	15	%		52,846	14	%		(5,730)	-11	%
Aviation		4,319	5	%		4,280	6	%		39	1	%
Total	$	86,462	13	%	$	86,402	13	%	$	60	0	%

               Selling, general and administrative expense was flat in absolute dollars and increased 60 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago quarter. Variances by segment are primarily due to the allocation of certain selling, general and administrative expenses based on percentage of total revenues.

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Research and Development Expense

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012
	Research &				Research &				Year over Year
	Development		% of Revenues		Development		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	6,198	6	%	$	5,074	5	%	$	1,124	22	%
Fitness		6,915	9	%		5,960	9	%		955	16	%
Marine		11,519	21	%		11,027	25	%		492	4	%
Automotive/Mobile		33,710	10	%		32,529	8	%		1,181	4	%
Aviation		30,085	36	%		27,899	38	%		2,186	8	%
Total	$	88,427	14	%	$	82,489	12	%	$	5,938	7	%

               Research and development expense increased 7% due to ongoing development activities for new products and the addition of almost 300 new engineering personnel to our staff since the year-ago quarter.  In absolute dollars, research and development costs increased $5.9 million when compared with the year-ago quarter representing a 150 basis point increase as a percent of revenue. Aviation had the largest absolute dollar increase as we are investing heavily in OEM opportunities. Marine and automotive/mobile investment is focused on marine product enhancements and automotive OEM opportunities, respectively. Within outdoor and fitness, we have launched and will continue to launch a number of new products in 2013 and 2014. We are also exploring new categories within these segments.

Operating Income

	13-weeks ended September 28, 2013				13-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Operating Income		% of Revenues		Operating Income		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	44,107	44	%	$	48,384	46	%	$	(4,277)	-9	%
Fitness		26,493	33	%		21,219	33	%		5,274	25	%
Marine		4,118	7	%		8,378	19	%		(4,260)	-51	%
Automotive/Mobile		53,848	17	%		65,165	17	%		(11,317)	-17	%
Aviation		23,183	28	%		16,916	23	%		6,267	37	%
Total	$	151,749	24	%	$	160,062	24	%	$	(8,313)	-5	%

Operating income decreased 5% in absolute dollars and 20 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the third quarter of 2012 due to declining revenues and increased research and development expense, as discussed above.

Other Income (Expense)

	13-weeks ended		13-weeks ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Interest Income	$	8,435	$	7,987
Foreign Currency Exchange		(822)		(6,364)
Other		1,438		942
Total	$	9,051	$	2,565

The average return on cash and investments during the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 was 1.2%.  The increase in interest income is primarily attributable to an increased cash balance year-over-year.

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are primarily tied to movements by the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro, and the British Pound Sterling in relation to the U.S. Dollar.  The Taiwan Dollar is the functional currency of Garmin Corporation. The U.S. Dollar remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Euro is the functional currency of most European subsidiaries. As these entities have grown, currency fluctuations can generate material gains and losses.  Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions can also generate currency gains and losses. Due to the relative size of the entities using a functional currency other than the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, currency fluctuations related to these entities are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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The $0.8 million currency loss in the third quarter of 2013 was due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar, offset by gains due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and British Pound Sterling. The movements of the Taiwan Dollar and Euro/British Pound Sterling have offsetting impacts due to the use of the Taiwan Dollar for manufacturing costs and cash held in non-functional currency while the Euro and British Pound Sterling transactions relate to revenue. During the third quarter of 2013, the U.S. Dollar weakened 1.4% against the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $12.7 million. In addition, the U.S. Dollar weakened 3.6% and 5.6%, respectively, compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, resulting in an $11.3 million gain. The remaining net currency gain of $0.6 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

The majority of the $6.4 million currency loss in the third quarter of 2012 was due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against the Taiwan Dollar. The weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling contributed a partially offsetting gain. During the third quarter of 2012, the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.1% compared to the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $17.4 million. Offsetting this loss, the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.6% and 3.8% against the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, respectively, resulting in a $10.9 million gain. The remaining net currency gain of $0.1 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

Income Tax Provision

Our earnings before taxes decreased 1% when compared to the same quarter in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $49.1 million, to ($26.9) million for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $22.3 million for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012.  The significant decline was due primarily to the impact of a $52.2 million benefit in the third quarter which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release.  Excluding this item, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 13.7% in the third quarter of 2012.  This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately ($0.4) million in third quarter 2013 and $1.7 million in the third quarter 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods.   

Net Income

As a result of the above, net income increased 34% for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 to $187.7 million compared to $140.3 million for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012.

Comparison of 39-weeks Ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012

(Amounts included in the following discussion are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

Net Sales

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Net Sales		% of Revenues		Net Sales		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	284,372	15	%	$	283,230	15	%	$	1,142	0	%
Fitness		237,660	13	%		217,815	11	%		19,845	9	%
Marine		178,344	10	%		168,620	9	%		9,724	6	%
Automotive/Mobile		919,810	49	%		1,055,786	54	%		(135,976)	-13	%
Aviation		251,970	13	%		221,676	11	%		30,294	14	%
Total	$	1,872,156	100	%	$	1,947,127	100	%	$	(74,971)	-4	%

               Net sales decreased 4% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year-ago period. The decrease was driven by the automotive/mobile segment which posted a 13% decline. Automotive/mobile revenue remains the largest portion of our revenue mix at 49% in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 54% in the first three quarters of 2012.    

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Total unit sales decreased 9% to 9,378 in the first three quarters of 2013 from 10,317 in the same period of 2012.  The decrease in unit sales volume was attributable to reduced automotive/mobile volumes partially offset by growth in each of the other segments. 

               Automotive/mobile segment revenue decreased 13% from the year-ago period, as volumes decreased 17% partially offset by average selling price (ASP) improvement due to the amortization of previously deferred revenue exceeding current period revenue deferrals in the first three quarters of 2013 and increased auto OEM contribution with a higher ASP. Aviation revenues increased 14% from the year-ago period as the OEM market improved in some aircraft categories, as well as contribution from recent share gains and aftermarket products. Fitness revenues increased 9% on the strength of our cycling products, power meter and the Forerunner 10 but strong volume growth was partially offset by reduced ASPs associated with the Forerunner 10. Revenues in our marine segment increased 6% as new product introductions were partially offset by a weak first quarter when we discounted many products in advance of new products and the global marine electronics industry continues to be weak due to macroeconomic instability. 

Cost of Goods Sold

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Cost of Goods		% of Revenues		Cost of Goods		% of Revenues		$  Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	100,039	35	%	$	96,656	34	%	$	3,383	4	%
Fitness		88,292	37	%		75,770	35	%		12,522	17	%
Marine		86,794	49	%		63,415	38	%		23,379	37	%
Automotive/Mobile		509,462	55	%		579,025	55	%		(69,563)	-12	%
Aviation		74,907	30	%		67,635	31	%		7,272	11	%
Total	$	859,494	46	%	$	882,501	45	%	$	(23,007)	-3	%

               Cost of goods sold decreased 3% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013 when compared to the year ago period. As a percentage of revenue, cost of goods sold increased 60 basis points from the year ago period.   Cost of goods as a percentage of revenue for outdoor and fitness were negatively impacted by product mix and ASP declines. Cost of goods as a percentage of revenues increased by 1110 basis points in marine due to significant pricing discounts on legacy inventory in the first half of 2013, competitive pricing dynamics on new products and rising component costs. The automotive/mobile segment recorded a 12% decline in cost of goods in absolute dollars as revenues declined 13%. Cost of goods as a percentage of revenues for the automotive/mobile segment increased by 50 basis points as the effect of a $21 million one-time royalty fee benefit related to license fee overpayments recorded in the second quarter of 2012 was largely offset by the benefit from the amortization of previously deferred high margin revenue and the associated costs exceeding new deferrals on current period sales in the first three quarters of 2013. The aviation segment experienced a cost of goods sold increase generally commensurate with the sales increase discussed above.

Gross Profit

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Gross Profit		% of Revenues		Gross Profit		% of Revenues		$ Change		% Change
Outdoor	$	184,333	65	%	$	186,574	66	%	$	(2,241)	-1	%
Fitness		149,368	63	%		142,045	65	%		7,323	5	%
Marine		91,550	51	%		105,205	62	%		(13,655)	-13	%
Automotive/Mobile		410,348	45	%		476,761	45	%		(66,413)	-14	%
Aviation		177,063	70	%		154,041	69	%		23,022	15	%
Total	$	1,012,662	54	%	$	1,064,626	55	%	$	(51,964)	-5	%

               Gross profit dollars in the first three quarters of 2013 decreased 5% while gross profit margin decreased 60 basis points compared to the first three quarters of 2012 driven primarily by the marine segment. The gross profit margin percentage for the marine segment declined by 1110 basis points as discussed above. The automotive/mobile gross margin was stable at 45% as the royalty benefit recorded in the second quarter of 2012 was offset by increased amortization of previously deferred high margin revenues in the first three quarters of 2013, as discussed above. 

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Advertising Expense

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
	Advertising				Advertising				Year over Year
	Expense		% of Revenues		Expense		% of Revenues		$ Charge		% Change
Outdoor	$	12,672	4	%	$	13,885	5	%	$	(1,213)	-9	%
Fitness		17,342	7	%		17,086	8	%		256	1	%
Marine		9,326	5	%		11,801	7	%		(2,475)	-21	%
Automotive/Mobile		34,960	4	%		45,153	4	%		(10,193)	-23	%
Aviation		3,683	1	%		4,027	2	%		(344)	-9	%
Total	$	77,983	4	%	$	91,952	5	%	$	(13,969)	-15	%

Advertising expense decreased 15% in absolute dollars and 60 basis points as a percent of revenue compared to the year-ago period. The decrease occurred primarily in the automotive/mobile and marine segments due to reduced cooperative advertising associated with lower volumes in automotive/mobile and a newer product line in marine requiring less promotional activity.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
	Selling, General &				Selling, General &				Year over Year
	Admin. Expenses		% of Revenues		Admin. Expenses		% of Revenues		$ Charge		% Change
Outdoor	$	42,938	15	%	$	39,505	14	%	$	3,433	9	%
Fitness		35,612	15	%		31,738	15	%		3,874	12	%
Marine		30,744	17	%		26,828	16	%		3,916	15	%
Automotive/Mobile		137,380	15	%		165,116	16	%		(27,736)	-17	%
Aviation		14,095	6	%		12,576	6	%		1,519	12	%
Total	$	260,769	14	%	$	275,763	14	%	$	(14,994)	-5	%

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased 5% in absolute dollars and 20 basis points as a percent of revenues compared to the year-ago period. The absolute dollar decrease is primarily related to reduced legal settlements and legal fees in the automotive/mobile segment. The increase in aviation is partially related to an increase in bad debt expense. Variances by segment are primarily due to the allocation of certain selling, general and administrative expenses based on percentage of total revenues.

Research and Development Expense

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012
	Research &				Research &				Year over Year
	Development		% of Revenues		Development		% of Revenues		$ Charge		% Change
Outdoor	$	18,185	6	%	$	15,152	5	%	$	3,033	20	%
Fitness		20,388	9	%		17,205	8	%		3,183	18	%
Marine		35,391	20	%		30,992	18	%		4,399	14	%
Automotive/Mobile		103,684	11	%		96,284	9	%		7,400	8	%
Aviation		94,701	38	%		82,877	37	%		11,824	14	%
Total	$	272,349	15	%	$	242,510	12	%	$	29,839	12	%

Research and development expense increased 12% due to ongoing development activities for new products and the addition of almost 300 new engineering personnel to our staff since the year-ago period. In absolute dollars, research and development costs increased $29.8 million when compared with the year-ago quarter representing a 210 basis point increase as a percent of revenue. Aviation had the largest increase in absolute dollars as we are investing heavily in OEM opportunities. Marine and automotive/mobile investment is focused on marine product enhancements and automotive OEM opportunities, respectively. Within outdoor and fitness, we have launched and will continue to launch a number of new products in 2013 and 2014. We are also exploring new categories within these segments.

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Operating Income

	39-weeks ended September 28, 2013				39-weeks ended September 29, 2012				Year over Year
	Operating Income		% of Revenues		Operating Income		% of Revenues		$ Charge		% Change
Outdoor	$	110,538	39	%	$	118,032	42	%	$	(7,494)	-6	%
Fitness		76,026	32	%		76,016	35	%		10	0	%
Marine		16,089	9	%		35,584	21	%		(19,495)	-55	%
Automotive/Mobile		134,324	15	%		170,208	16	%		(35,884)	-21	%
Aviation		64,584	26	%		54,561	25	%		10,023	18	%
Total	$	401,561	21	%	$	454,401	23	%	$	(52,840)	-12	%

Operating income decreased 12% in absolute dollars and 190 basis points as a percent of revenue when compared to the year-ago period due to declining revenues, a slight decline in gross margins and increased research and development expense offset by cost reductions in advertising and selling, general and administrative expenses, as discussed above.

Other Income (Expense)

	39-weeks ended		39-weeks ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Interest Income	$	25,512	$	26,278
Foreign Currency Exchange		18,280		(16,124)
Other		3,666		5,064
Total	$	47,458	$	15,218

The average return on cash and investments during the first three quarters of 2013 was 1.2% compared to 1.4% during the same period of 2012. The decrease in interest income is attributable to the decrease in interest rates.

The majority of the $18.3 million currency gain in the first three quarters of 2013 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar. The weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and British Pound Sterling contributed additional gains. During the first three quarters of 2013, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 1.8% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a $14.8 million gain. In addition, the U.S. Dollar weakened 2.1% and 0.2% compared to the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, respectively, resulting in a gain of $3.1 million. The remaining net currency gain of $0.4 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

The majority of the $16.1 million currency loss in the first three quarters of 2012 was due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Euro and the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Taiwan Dollar. During the first three quarters of 2012, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 0.3% against the Euro and weakened 4.9% against the British Pound Sterling. Due to the timing of the currency fluctuations, these offsetting currency movements resulted in a $6.5 million gain. The U.S. Dollar weakened 2.8% compared to the Taiwan Dollar resulting in a loss of $23.1 million. The remaining net currency gain of $0.5 million is related to other currencies and timing of transactions.

Income Tax Provision

Our earnings before taxes decreased 4% when compared to the same period in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $56.3 million, to $0.2 million, for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $56.5 million for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012. The significant decline was due to the impact of a $52.2 million benefit in the third quarter, which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release and a $16.5 million benefit in the first quarter of 2013, also related to reserve releases.  Excluding these items, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.3% for the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 12.0% for the first three quarters of 2012.  This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately $9.6 million for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and $11.9 million for the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods, partially offset by the impact of $6.3 million of research and development tax credits related to 2012 which were recognized when the related legislation was enacted in January 2013.   

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Net Income

As a result of the above, net income increased 9% for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013 to $448.8 million compared to $413.1 million for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating Activities

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
(In thousands)	2013		2012
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	480,271	$	510,034

The $29.8 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the first three quarters of 2012 was primarily due to the following:

· deferred revenue/costs providing $49.4 million less working capital benefit due to the increased amortization of previously deferred revenue/cost exceeding current period revenue deferrals as discussed in the Results of Operations section above

· the impact of increasing unrealized foreign currency gains providing $42.2 million less cash due primarily to foreign currency rate fluctuations related to our Taiwan operations

· other current and noncurrent assets providing $35.3 million less cash primarily due to the effect of a cash receipt in first quarter of 2012 of $22.3 million related to the refund of a withholding tax payment from the Swiss Federal Tax Administration and

· income taxes payable providing $20.2 million less cash due primarily to timing of remittances

Partially offset by:

· accounts payable providing $42.2 million more cash primarily due to the impact of lower revenues and associated expenses in the first three quarters of 2013

· net income increasing by $35.7 million as discussed in the Results of Operations section above and

· accounts receivable providing $25.1 million more cash primarily due to the impact of lower revenues and the associated decline in receivables

Investing Activities

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
(In thousands)	2013		2012
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(359,406)	$	(304,599)

The $54.8 million increase in cash used in investing activities in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the first three quarters of 2012 was primarily due to the following:

· increased cash advanced under a loan receivable commitment with Bombardier of $173.7 million, and

· increased purchases of property and equipment of $14.4 million

Partially offset by:

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· decreased net investments in marketable securities providing cash of $130.7 million

It is management’s goal to invest the on-hand cash in accordance with Garmin’s investment policy, which has been approved by the Board of Directors. The investment policy’s primary purpose is 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 2013 and 2012 were approximately 1.2% and 1.4%, respectively.

In the first three quarters of 2013, Garmin experienced unrealized, non-cash losses on its investment portfolio resulting in a balance of $48.2 million of gross unrealized losses on marketable securities at September 28, 2013. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013 were $1,165.1 million and $1,116.9 million, respectively. This decrease in estimated fair value is primarily due to market valuations on mortgage-backed securities and obligations of states and political subdivisions declining. The decline was due to increases in the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield during the second and third quarters, which caused market valuations of certain securities in our investment portfolios to decline.  Approximately 47% of the securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013. We have the ability to hold these securities until maturity or their value is recovered. We do not consider these unrealized losses to be other than temporary and no impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.

Financing Activities

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
(In thousands)	2013		2012
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(284,182)	$	(247,147)

The $37.0 million increase in cash used in financing activities in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the first three quarters of 2012 was primarily due to the following:

· increased purchase of treasury stock of $26.9 million under a share repurchase authorization and

· increased dividend payments of $10.5 million due to the increase in our year-over-year dividend rate (our dividend has progressively increased from $0.40 per share for the four calendar quarters beginning in June 2011 to $0.45 per share for calendar quarters after March 2012)

We currently use cash flow from operations to fund our capital expenditures, to support our working capital requirements, and to pay dividends. We expect that future cash requirements will principally be for capital expenditures, working capital, payment of dividends declared, share repurchases and the funding of strategic acquisitions. We believe that our existing cash balances and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our long-term projected capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Sensitivity

We have market risk primarily in connection with the pricing of our products and services and the purchase of raw materials. Product pricing and raw material costs are both significantly influenced by semiconductor market conditions. Historically, during cyclical economic downturns, we have been able to offset pricing declines for our products through a combination of improved product mix and success in obtaining price reductions in raw material costs.

Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. If our costs were to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases. Our inability or failure to do so could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The operation of the Company’s subsidiaries in international markets results in exposure to movements in currency exchange rates. The potential of volatile foreign exchange rate fluctuations in the future could have a significant effect on our results of operations. In accordance with the Accounting Standards Code, the financial statements of all Company entities with functional currencies that are not United States dollars (USD) are translated for consolidation purposes into USD, the reporting currency of Garmin Ltd. Sales, costs, and expenses are translated at rates prevailing during the reporting periods and at end-of-period rates for all assets and liabilities. The effect of this translation is recorded in a separate component of stockholders’ equity and have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Foreign currency gains and losses for the Company are primarily tied to movements by the Taiwan Dollar (TD), the Euro, and the British Pound Sterling. The USD remains the functional currency of Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Euro is the functional currency of most European subsidiaries, and as a result, Euro currency movement may generate material gains and losses. Additionally, Euro-based inter-company transactions in Garmin Ltd. can also generate currency gains and losses. Due to the relative size of entities using a functional currency other than the Taiwan Dollar, the Euro and the British Pound Sterling, currency fluctuations within these entities are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Interest Rate Risk

As of September 28, 2013, we are exposed to interest rate risk in connection with our investments in marketable securities. As interest rates change, the unrealized gains and losses associated with those securities will fluctuate accordingly. As we have no outstanding long term debt, we have no meaningful debt-related interest rate risk.

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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 28, 2013, 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 28, 2013 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 28, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II - Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Bandspeed, Inc. v. Acer, Inc., Acer American Corporation, Belkin International, Inc., Belkin,Inc., Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Xasio Hitachi Mobile CommunicationsCo. Ltd., Xasio America, Inc., Dell Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc., GN Netcom A/S, GN U.S. Inc. a/k/a GN Netcom Inc., Hewlett- Packard Company, Hewlett- Packard Development Company, L.P., HTC Corporation, HTC America, Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Kyocera International, Inc., Kyocera Communications, Inc., Kyocera Wireless Corporation, Lenovo (United States), Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc., LG Electronics Mobilecomm U.S.A. Inc., Motorola, Inc., Nokia Corporation, Nokia Inc., Pantech Wireless, Inc. Plantronics, inc., Research in Motion Ltd., Research in Motion Corporation, Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, TomTom International B.V., TomTom, Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America information Systems, Inc., and Toshiba America, Inc.

On June 30, 2010, Bandspeed, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against 38 companies, including Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No 7,027,418 (“the ‘418 patent”) and U.S. Patent No 7,670,614 (“the ‘614 patent”). On January 21, 2011, Bandspeed, Inc. filed an amended complaint adding additional claims against several of the codefendants, but not against Garmin. On February 22, 2011, Garmin filed its answer to the amended complaint with counterclaims asserting that the asserted claims of the ’418 and ’614 patents are invalid and not infringed. On August 15, 2011, the court granted Garmin’s motion to transfer venue and transferred the case to the Western District of Texas. On December 23, 2011, Bandspeed, Inc. filed a second amended complaint adding additional claims against Garmin. On January 24, 2012, Garmin filed a motion to dismiss these additional claims. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC, v Garmin International Inc,. Garmin USA, INC., and Chrysler Group LLC.

On June 19, 2012, Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, INC., (collectively “Garmin”) and Chrysler Group LLC, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,778,074. On July 16, 2012, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the patent-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. On September 17, 2012 Garmin filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) a petition for inter partes review of the ’074 patent as being anticipated and obvious in view of the prior art. On January 9, 2013, the PTO partially granted Garmin’s petition and instituted review of certain claims of the ‘074 patent. On August 16, 2013, a hearing in this inter partes review took place before the PTO’s Patent Trial and Review Board. The parties await the Board’s decision. On June 20, 2013, Garmin filed a second petition for inter partes review of the ’074 patent. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and Furuno U.S.A., Inc. v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc.

On September 23, 2013 Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and Furuno U.S.A., Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,084,565 (“the ‘565 patent”), 6,424,292 (“the ‘292 patent”), 7,161,561 (“the ‘561 patent”), and 7,768,447 (“the ‘447 patent”). Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘565 patent, the ‘292 patent, the ‘561 patent, and the ‘447 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

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Harbinger Capital Partners LLC et al v. Deere & Company et al

On August 9, 2013, Harbinger Capital Partners LLC and ten related entities filed a lawsuit (the “Harbinger Lawsuit”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Deere & Company, Garmin International, Inc. Trimble Navigation Ltd., The U.S. GPS Industry Council and the Coalition to Save Our GPS, seeking damages of at least $1.9 billion based on allegations of violation of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, equitable estoppel and violation of Section 349 of the New York General Business Law.  Plaintiffs amended the complaint on August 16, 2013.  Plaintiffs allege that they invested in a company now called LightSquared in the belief that LightSquared would be able to operate a terrestrial mobile telecommunications network on certain radio frequencies.  Plaintiffs also allege that LightSquared was not able to obtain approval from the Federal Communications Commission to operate such network because of interference to Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers operating in an adjacent frequency band.  Plaintiffs further allege that defendants concealed the likelihood of such interference.  On October 9, 2013, pursuant to a motion filed by LightSquared in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by LightSquared, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order staying the Harbinger Lawsuit for a period of sixty days. Prior to such stay being issued Garmin and the other defendants notified the court overseeing the Harbinger Lawsuit that they intend to file a motion to dismiss the complaint. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in the Harbinger Lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc.

On November 18, 2011, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Utah against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,789,800 (the ‘800 patent”) and 6,701,271 (“the ‘271 patent”). On June 8, 2012, ICON filed an amended complaint alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,626,799 and 6,921,351. On June 25, 2012, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of these additional patents-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. On April 11, 2013, the Court dismissed ICON’s allegations of infringement of the ‘800 and ‘271 patents against Garmin without prejudice pursuant to a motion filed by ICON. On October 23, 2013, the court held a claim construction hearing and the parties await the court’s claim construction order. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc.

On July 17, 2013 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,720,200 (the ‘200 patent”). Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘200 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

In the Matter of Certain Navigation Products, Including GPS Devices, Navigation and Display Systems, Radar Systems, Navigational Aids, Mapping Systems and Related Software

On September 23, 2013, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and Furuno U.S.A., Inc. filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission against several companies, including Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., Garmin North America, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, through alleged infringement by Garmin and the other respondents of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,084,565 (“the ‘565 patent”), 6,424,292 (“the ‘292 patent”), 7,161,561 (“the ‘561 patent”), and 7,768,447 (“the ‘447 patent”). Garmin believes that each asserted claim of the ‘565 patent, the ‘292 patent, the ‘561 patent, and the ‘447 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

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In the Matter of Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components Thereof

On July 24, 2012, Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission against 24 companies, including Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”) alleging a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, through alleged infringement by Garmin and the other respondents of U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336 (“the ‘336 patent”). On August 21, 2012 the ITC instituted an investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act pursuant to this complaint. On September 6, 2013, the ITC administrative law judge issued an Initial Determination finding that there was no violation of Section 337 by any Garmin company. The parties await the issuance of a Final Determination by the ITC. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

Brian Meyers, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, v. Garmin International, Inc. Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd.

On August 13, 2013, Brian Meyers filed a putative class action complaint against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd. in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Meyers alleges that lithium-ion batteries in certain Garmin products are defective and alleges violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, breach of an implied warranty of merchantability, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of express warranty and also requests declaratory relief that the batteries are defective and must be covered by Garmin’s warranties. The complaint seeks an order for class certification, a declaration that the batteries are defective, an order of injunctive relief, payment of damages in an unspecified amount on behalf of a putative class of all purchasers of certain Garmin products, and an award of attorneys’ fees. On September 18, 2013 the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed Garmin Ltd. as a defendant without prejudice. On September 30, 2013 the remaining Garmin defendants filed a motion to dismiss all counts of the complaint for failure to state a claim on which relief can be granted. On October 18, 2013 the plaintiff filed an amended complaint. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action

Pacing Technologies, LLC v. Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd.

On May 1, 2012, Pacing Technologies, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against Garmin International, Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. and Garmin Ltd alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,101,843. On July 6, 2012, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the patent-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. The court held a hearing on claim construction on June 27, 2013 and the court issued a claim construction order on October 15, 2013. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

Silver State Intellectual Technologies, Inc. v. Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc.

On September 29, 2011, Silver State Intellectual Technologies, Inc. filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada against Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,525,768; 6,529,824; 6,542,812; 7,343,165; 7,522,992; 7,593,812; 7,650,234; 7,702,455 and 7,739,039. On December 8, 2011, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each asserted claim of the patents-in-suit is invalid and/or not infringed. On April 5, 2013, the Court held a claim construction hearing and on August 15, 2013 the Court issued an order construing the clams of the patents in suit. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

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Technology Properties Limited, LLC et al v. Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc. and Garmin USA, Inc.

On July 24, 2012 Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Garmin Ltd., Garmin International, Inc., and Garmin USA, Inc. (collectively “Garmin”) alleging infringement by Garmin of one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336, U.S. Patent 5,440,749 and U.S. Patent No. 5,530,890. By agreement of the parties, on October 29, 2012 this lawsuit was stayed pending the resolution of the investigation by the International Trade Commission in In the Matter of Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components Thereof which is described above. On March 21, 2012, Technology Properties Limited LLC filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity, or financial position, Garmin believes the claims in this action are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. and Visteon Technologies LLC v. Garmin International, Inc.

On February 10, 2010, Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. and Visteon Technologies LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, against Garmin International, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,544,060 (“the ‘060 patent”), U.S. Patent No. 5,654,892 (“the ‘892 patent”), U.S. Patent No. 5,832, 408 (“the ‘408 patent”), U.S. Patent No 5,987,375 (“the ‘375 patent”) and U.S. Patent No 6,097,316 (“the ‘316 patent”). On May 17, 2010, Garmin filed its answer asserting that each claim of the ‘060 patent, the ‘892 patent, the ‘408 patent and the ‘375 patent is invalid and/or not infringed. On April 12, 2011, the special master appointed by the court held a claim construction hearing. On December 12, 2011, the court issued an order adopting the special master’s report construing the claims of the patents-in-suit. On September 14, 2012, Garmin filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office petitions for ex parte reexamination of the ‘408 patent and the ‘060 patent as being anticipated and obvious in view of the prior art. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office subsequently granted Garmin’s requests for ex parte reexaminations and initially rejected all identified claims. On April 15, 2013, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a reexamination certificate confirming the patentability of the challenged claims of the ‘060 patent. On November 30, 2012, Garmin filed motions for summary judgment of non-infringement and /or invalidity for the ‘892, ‘316, and ‘375 patents. Visteon filed its own motions for summary judgment of infringement of the ‘408 patent and validity, under section 112, of the ‘375 and ‘060 patents.  On February 4, 2013, the summary judgment motions were referred to the special master for consideration. Although there can be no assurance that an unfavorable outcome of this litigation would not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position, Garmin believes that the claims in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this action.

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.

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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 29, 2012. There have been no material changes during the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013 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 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 Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Items (a) and (b) are not applicable.

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on February 15, 2013, authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300 million of its common shares as market and business conditions warrant.   The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2014.   The following table lists the Company’s share purchases during the third quarter of fiscal 2013:

				Total Number of Shares	Maximum Number of Shares
				Purchased as Part of	(or approx. Dollar Value of Shares
	Total # of	Average Price		Publicly Announced	in Thousands) That May Yet Be
Period	Shares Purchased	Paid Per Share		Plans or Programs	Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
13-weeks endedSeptember 28, 2013	329,302	$	41.22	329,302	$	273,074
Total	329,302	$	41.22	329,302	$	273,074

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable

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Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit 31.1             Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).

Exhibit 31.2             Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).

Exhibit 32.1             Certification 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 32.2             Certification 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.

Exhibit 101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

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SIGNATURES

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/ Kevin Rauckman
	Kevin Rauckman
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer and
	Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated:  October 30, 2013

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
Exhibit 31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).
Exhibit 32.1	Certification 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 32.2	Certification 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
Exhibit 101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
Exhibit 101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
Exhibit 101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
Exhibit 101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Clifton A. Pemble, certify that:

1.          I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Garmin Ltd.;

2.          Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.          Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.          The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5.          The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: October 30, 2013	By	/s/ Clifton A. Pemble
	Clifton A. Pemble
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Kevin Rauckman, certify that:

1.            I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Garmin Ltd.;

2.            Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.            Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.            The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5.            The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: October 30, 2013	By	/s/ Kevin Rauckman
	Kevin Rauckman
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Garmin Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 28, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Clifton A. Pemble, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: October 30, 2013	By	/s/ Clifton A. Pemble
		Clifton A. Pemble
		President and Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification accompanies the Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Garmin Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 28, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kevin Rauckman, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material  respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: October 30, 2013	By	/s/ Kevin Rauckman
		Kevin Rauckman
		Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification accompanies the Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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License Fees

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

License Fees Disclosure [Abstract]

License Fees

11.  License Fees

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined certain license fee payments to one of its suppliers had exceeded contractual requirements since the third quarter of 2010.  The periodic royalty audit by the supplier, which was already underway, was completed in June 2012, resulting in a net overpayment of such license fees of $20.8 million.  This credit is reflected in cost of goods sold for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Net sales	$ 643,637	$ 672,376	$ 1,872,156	$ 1,947,127
Cost of goods sold	290,748	313,321	859,494	882,501
Gross profit	352,889	359,055	1,012,662	1,064,626
Advertising expense	26,251	30,102	77,983	91,952
Selling, general and administrative expense	86,462	86,402	260,769	275,763
Research and development expense	88,427	82,489	272,349	242,510
Total operating expense	201,140	198,993	611,101	610,225
Operating income	151,749	160,062	401,561	454,401
Other income (expense):
Interest income	8,435	7,987	25,512	26,278
Foreign currency gains (losses)	(822)	(6,364)	18,280	(16,124)
Other	1,438	942	3,666	5,064
Total other income (expense)	9,051	2,565	47,458	15,218
Income before income taxes	160,800	162,627	449,019	469,619
Income tax (benefit) provision	(26,869)	22,279	192	56,510
Net income	$ 187,669	$ 140,348	$ 448,827	$ 413,109
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.96	$ 0.72	$ 2.30	$ 2.12
Diluted	$ 0.96	$ 0.72	$ 2.29	$ 2.11
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	195,325	194,912	195,488	194,834
Diluted	196,300	196,161	196,312	196,171
Dividends declared per share			$ 1.80	$ 1.80

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

4.     Segment Information

The Company has identified five operating segments – Auto/Mobile, Aviation, Marine, Outdoor and Fitness.  Each operating segment is individually reviewed and evaluated by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, who allocates resources and assesses performance of each segment individually. 

Net sales, operating income, and income before taxes for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below:

	Reportable Segments
							Auto/
	Outdoor		Fitness		Marine		Mobile		Aviation		Total
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	101,350	$	81,007	$	55,301	$	322,520	$	83,459	$	643,637
Operating income	$	44,107	$	26,493	$	4,118	$	53,848	$	23,183	$	151,749
Income before taxes	$	45,556	$	27,938	$	4,347	$	58,144	$	24,815	$	160,800
13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	105,572	$	64,788	$	44,766	$	384,393	$	72,857	$	672,376
Operating income	$	48,384	$	21,219	$	8,378	$	65,165	$	16,916	$	160,062
Income before taxes	$	48,953	$	21,853	$	8,705	$	65,399	$	17,717	$	162,627
39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	284,372	$	237,660	$	178,344	$	919,810	$	251,970	$	1,872,156
Operating income	$	110,538	$	76,026	$	16,089	$	134,324	$	64,584	$	401,561
Income before taxes	$	117,996	$	81,186	$	20,828	$	160,803	$	68,206	$	449,019
39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	283,230	$	217,815	$	168,620	$	1,055,786	$	221,676	$	1,947,127
Operating income	$	118,032	$	76,016	$	35,584	$	170,208	$	54,561	$	454,401
Income before taxes	$	119,971	$	77,916	$	36,596	$	178,978	$	56,158	$	469,619

Allocation of certain research and development expenses, and selling, general, and administrative expenses are made to each segment on a percent of revenue basis.

Net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area are as follows as of and for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012.  Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

	Americas		APAC		EMEA		Total
September 28, 2013
Net sales to external customers	$	1,002,796	$	176,524	$	692,836	$	1,872,156
Property and equipment, net	$	235,520	$	123,763	$	54,392	$	413,675
September 29, 2012
Net sales to external customers	$	1,068,289	$	186,165	$	692,673	$	1,947,127
Property and equipment, net	$	221,085	$	135,227	$	51,541	$	407,853

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:

 

	13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities		Total
Balance - beginning of period	$	91,416	$	(26,573)	$	64,843
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		13,379		(6,336)		7,043
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		(105)		(105)
Net current-period other comprehensive income		13,379		(6,441)		6,938
Balance - end of period	$	104,795	$	(33,014)	$	71,781

	39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities		Total
Balance - beginning of period	$	128,972	$	9,582	$	138,554
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		(24,177)		(39,810)		(63,987)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		(2,786)		(2,786)
Net current-period other comprehensive income		(24,177)		(42,596)		(66,773)
Balance - end of period	$	104,795	$	(33,014)	$	71,781

Reclassifications out of AOCI

The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:

13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	137	Other income (expense)
		(32)	Income tax provision
	$	105	Net of tax

39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	2,963	Other income (expense)
		(177)	Income tax provision
	$	2,786	Net of tax

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

12.  Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02 “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” (ASU 2012-02), which is included in ASC Topic 350 (Intangibles—Goodwill and Other).  ASU 2012-02 provides an option for companies to use a qualitative approach to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment if certain conditions are met.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012.  The implementation of the amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02 “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (ASU 2013-02), which is included in ASC Topic 220 (Comprehensive Income).  The objective of ASU 2013-02 is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012.  The Company has implemented this amendment and has included the required disclosure in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” (ASU 2013-11), which is included in ASC Topic 740 (Income Taxes).  ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to net its liability for unrecognized tax positions against a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward when settlement in this manner is available under the tax law.  The provisions of this new guidance are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our financial statements.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Balance - beginning of period	$ 91,416		$ 128,972
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	13,379	22,591	(24,177)	31,881
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0		0
Net current-period other comprehensive income	13,379		(24,177)
Balance - end of period	104,795		104,795
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities
Balance - beginning of period	(26,573)		9,582
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	(6,336)		(39,810)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(105)		(2,786)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(6,441)		(42,596)
Balance - end of period	(33,014)		(33,014)
Total
Balance - beginning of period	64,843		138,554
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	7,043		(63,987)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(105)		(2,786)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	6,938		(66,773)
Balance - end of period	$ 71,781		$ 71,781

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Earnings Per Share (Additional Information) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units	5,443,047	5,599,936	5,507,363	5,667,000
Shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards	233,703	94,668	344,254	307,386

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Earnings Per Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share - net income	$ 187,669	$ 140,348	$ 448,827	$ 413,109
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted-average common shares	195,325	194,912	195,488	194,834
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units	975	1,249	824	1,337
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted-average common shares	196,300	196,161	196,312	196,171
Basic net income per share	$ 0.96	$ 0.72	$ 2.30	$ 2.12
Diluted net income per share	$ 0.96	$ 0.72	$ 2.29	$ 2.11

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Marketable Securities (Classified as Available-For-Sale Securities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 1,762,859	$ 1,632,233
Gross Unrealized Gains	15,003	17,320
Gross Unrealized Losses	(48,191)	(6,884)
Other Than Temporary Impairment	(1,274)	(1,274)
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	1,728,397	1,641,395
Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	534,722	644,388
Gross Unrealized Gains	4,386	8,894
Gross Unrealized Losses	(20,268)	(2,387)
Other Than Temporary Impairment	0	0
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	518,840	650,895
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	711,989	499,241
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,649	2,345
Gross Unrealized Losses	(23,023)	(1,729)
Other Than Temporary Impairment	0	0
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	690,615	499,857
U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	424,439	400,310
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,658	3,138
Gross Unrealized Losses	(4,478)	(2,233)
Other Than Temporary Impairment	(1,274)	(1,274)
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	420,345	399,941
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	23,795	21,113
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,975	2,392
Gross Unrealized Losses	(335)	(523)
Other Than Temporary Impairment	0	0
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	27,435	22,982
Other [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	67,914	67,181
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,335	551
Gross Unrealized Losses	(87)	(12)
Other Than Temporary Impairment	0	0
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	$ 71,162	$ 67,720

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License Fees (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
License Fees [Line Items]
Net overpayment of license fees	$ 20.8

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Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Commitments to make purchases, amount committed	$ 213,173
Commitments to make purchases, time period	5 years
Short Term Interest Free Loan Payable	173,708
Number Of Installments For Short Term Loan Payable	7
Number Of Installments To Be Received For Loan and Advance	5
Payments for Advance to Affiliate	$ 173,708

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Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Schedule of Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials	$ 136,923	$ 119,142
Work-in-process	52,894	53,656
Finished goods	256,996	243,238
Inventory reserves	(30,088)	(26,105)
Inventory, net of reserves	$ 416,725	$ 389,931

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 448,827	$ 413,109
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	36,840	40,025
Amortization	23,629	21,192
(Gain)/Loss on sale of property and equipment	41	(17)
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,023	2,786
Deferred income taxes	2,851	(7,384)
Unrealized foreign currency losses/(gains)	(17,273)	24,974
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories	15,965	3,795
Stock compensation expense	15,608	26,364
Realized gains on marketable securities	(2,963)	(1,647)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	128,098	103,039
Inventories	(44,337)	(44,761)
Other current and non-current assets	(18,329)	14,051
Accounts payable	21,936	(20,271)
Other current and non-current liabilities	(60,719)	(63,839)
Deferred revenue	(22,613)	35,277
Deferred cost	(57)	(8,561)
Income taxes payable	(48,256)	(28,098)
Net cash provided by operating activities	480,271	510,034
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(41,325)	(26,881)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	65	25
Purchase of intangible assets	(1,574)	(5,174)
Purchase of marketable securities	(716,226)	(1,004,021)
Redemption of marketable securities	578,464	735,521
Advances under loan receivable commitment	(173,708)	0
Change in restricted cash	584	(59)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(5,686)	(4,010)
Net cash used in investing activities	(359,406)	(304,599)
Financing activities:
Dividends paid	(263,857)	(253,386)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan	(26,926)	0
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards	(7,430)	(6,542)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards	13,620	10,971
Tax benefit from issuance of equity awards	411	1,810
Net cash used in financing activities	(284,182)	(247,147)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	837	1,625
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(162,480)	(40,087)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,231,180	1,287,160
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,068,700	$ 1,247,073

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

2. Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

	September 28, 2013		December 29, 2012
Raw materials	$	136,923	$	119,142
Work-in-process		52,894		53,656
Finished goods		256,996		243,238
Inventory reserves		(30,088)		(26,105)
Inventory, net of reserves	$	416,725	$	389,931

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Warranty Reserves

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Warranty Reserves

5. Warranty Reserves

The Company’s products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from one to two years. The Company’s estimate of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience and expectation 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 Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Balance - beginning of the period	$	34,288	$	40,797
Accrual for products sold		10,884		9,009
Expenditures		(10,533)		(10,659)
Balance - end of the period	$	34,639	$	39,147

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Balance - beginning of the period	$	37,301	$	46,773
Accrual for products sold		29,076		24,863
Expenditures		(31,738)		(32,489)
Balance - end of the period	$	34,639	$	39,147

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Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

3.     Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

	13-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income     per share - net income	$	187,669	$	140,348
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share –     weighted-average common shares		195,325		194,912
Effect of dilutive securities –     stock options, stock appreciation rights     and restricted stock units		975		1,249
Denominator for diluted net income per share –     adjusted weighted-average common shares		196,300		196,161
Basic net income per share	$	0.96	$	0.72
Diluted net income per share	$	0.96	$	0.72

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income     per share - net income	$	448,827	$	413,109
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share –     weighted-average common shares		195,488		194,834
Effect of dilutive securities –     stock options, stock appreciation rights     and restricted stock units		824		1,337
Denominator for diluted net income per share –     adjusted weighted-average common shares		196,312		196,171
Basic net income per share	$	2.30	$	2.12
Diluted net income per share	$	2.29	$	2.11

There were 5,443,047 and 5,599,936 anti-dilutive stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (collectively “equity awards”) for the 13-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively.  

There were 5,507,363 and 5,667,000 anti-dilutive equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively.  

There were 233,703 and 94,668 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 13-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. 

There were 344,254 and 307,386 shares issued as a result of exercises of equity awards for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. 

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Segment Information (Net Sales Operating Income and Income Before Taxes for Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 643,637	$ 672,376	$ 1,872,156	$ 1,947,127
Operating income	151,749	160,062	401,561	454,401
Income before taxes	160,800	162,627	449,019	469,619
Outdoor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	101,350	105,572	284,372	283,230
Operating income	44,107	48,384	110,538	118,032
Income before taxes	45,556	48,953	117,996	119,971
Fitness [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	81,007	64,788	237,660	217,815
Operating income	26,493	21,219	76,026	76,016
Income before taxes	27,938	21,853	81,186	77,916
Marine [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	55,301	44,766	178,344	168,620
Operating income	4,118	8,378	16,089	35,584
Income before taxes	4,347	8,705	20,828	36,596
Auto/Mobile [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	322,520	384,393	919,810	1,055,786
Operating income	53,848	65,165	134,324	170,208
Income before taxes	58,144	65,399	160,803	178,978
Aviation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	83,459	72,857	251,970	221,676
Operating income	23,183	16,916	64,584	54,561
Income before taxes	$ 24,815	$ 17,717	$ 68,206	$ 56,158

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Income Taxes (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Decrease in earnings before taxes compared to same period in 2012	1.10%		4.40%
Decrease in income tax expense	$ 49,148		$ 56,318
Income tax provision	(26,869)	22,279	192	56,510
Effective tax rate	15.70%	13.70%	15.30%	12.00%
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current	52,180		52,180		16,536
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Research			6,301
Other Uncertain Tax Position Reserves	$ 401	$ 1,737	$ 9,556	$ 11,945

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Share Repurchase Plan (Additional information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 15, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 300,000
Share repurchase program, shares repurchased		713,092
Share repurchase program, shares repurchased value		26,926
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 273,074

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Shares, par value	$ 10	$ 10
Shares, shares authorized	208,077,418	208,077,418
Shares, shares issued	208,077,418	208,077,418
Shares, shares outstanding	195,221,791	195,591,854

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Marketable Securities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Marketable Securities

8.     Marketable Securities

The FASB ASC topic entitled 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 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liability
Level 2	Observable 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 3	Unobservable 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.  The valuation methods used by the Company for each significant class of investments are summarized below.

Mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations of states and political subdivisions – Valued 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.

 

Common stocks – Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.

The methods 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.

Available for sale securities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurements as of September 28, 2013
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities	$	518,840	$	-	$	518,840	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		690,615		-		690,615		-
Corporate bonds		420,345		-		420,345		-
Common stocks		27,435		27,435		-		-
Other		71,162		-		71,162		-
Total	$	1,728,397	$	27,435	$	1,700,962	$	-

	Fair Value Measurements as
	of December 29, 2012
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities	$	650,895	$	-	$	650,895	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		499,857		-		499,857		-
Corporate bonds		399,941		-		399,941		-
Common stocks		22,982		22,982		-		-
Other		67,720		-		67,720		-
Total	$	1,641,395	$	22,982	$	1,618,413	$	-

The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at September 28, 2013:

									Estimated Fair
					Gross		Other Than		Value (Net
			Gross Unrealized		Unrealized		Temporary		Carrying
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses		Impairment		Amount)
Mortgage-backed securities	$	534,722	$	4,386	$	(20,268)	$	-	$	518,840
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		711,989		1,649		(23,023)		-		690,615
U.S. corporate bonds		424,439		1,658		(4,478)		(1,274)		420,345
Common stocks		23,795		3,975		(335)		-		27,435
Other		67,914		3,335		(87)		-		71,162
Total	$	1,762,859	$	15,003	$	(48,191)	$	(1,274)	$	1,728,397

In the first three quarters of 2013, Garmin experienced unrealized, non-cash losses on its investment portfolio resulting in a balance of $48,191 of gross unrealized losses on marketable securities at September 28, 2013.  The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the securities at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013 were $1,165,053 and $1,116,862, respectively.  This decrease in estimated fair value is primarily due to market valuations on mortgage-backed securities and obligations of states and political subdivisions declining.  The decline was due to increases in the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield during the second and third quarters, which caused market valuations of certain securities in our investment portfolios to decline.   Approximately 47% of the securities in our portfolio were at an unrealized loss position at September 28, 2013.  We have the ability to hold these securities until maturity or their value is recovered.  We do not consider these unrealized losses to be other than temporary and no impairment has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income.

The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at December 29, 2012:

									Estimated Fair
					Gross		Other Than		Value (Net
			Gross Unrealized		Unrealized		Temporary		Carrying
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses		Impairment		Amount)
Mortgage-backed securities	$	644,388	$	8,894	$	(2,387)	$	-	$	650,895
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		499,241		2,345		(1,729)		-		499,857
U.S. corporate bonds		400,310		3,138		(2,233)		(1,274)		399,941
Common stocks		21,113		2,392		(523)		-		22,982
Other		67,181		551		(12)		-		67,720
Total	$	1,632,233	$	17,320	$	(6,884)	$	(1,274)	$	1,641,395

The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at September 28, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	136,835	$	134,253
Due after one year through five years		688,846		686,299
Due after five years through ten years		257,244		249,112
Due after ten years		621,050		592,932
Other (No contractual maturity dates)		58,884		65,801
	$	1,762,859	$	1,728,397

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Net income	$ 187,669	$ 140,348	$ 448,827	$ 413,109
Translation adjustment	13,379	22,591	(24,177)	31,881
Change in fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes	(6,441)	3,844	(42,596)	2,543
Comprehensive income	$ 194,607	$ 166,783	$ 382,054	$ 447,533

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,068,700	$ 1,231,180
Marketable securities	134,253	153,083
Accounts receivable, net	475,707	603,673
Inventories, net	416,725	389,931
Deferred income taxes	67,437	68,785
Deferred costs	56,749	53,948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	225,067	35,520
Total current assets	2,444,638	2,536,120
Property and equipment, net	413,675	409,751
Marketable securities	1,594,144	1,488,312
Restricted cash	252	836
Noncurrent deferred income tax	94,734	93,920
Noncurrent deferred costs	39,625	42,359
Other intangible assets, net	221,979	232,597
Other assets	14,179	15,229
Total assets	4,823,226	4,819,124
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	151,798	131,263
Salaries and benefits payable	63,064	55,969
Accrued warranty costs	34,639	37,301
Accrued sales program costs	36,487	57,080
Deferred revenue	255,830	252,375
Accrued royalty costs	34,285	71,745
Accrued advertising expense	16,862	25,192
Other accrued expenses	73,241	69,806
Deferred income taxes	63	332
Income taxes payable	44,060	32,031
Dividend payable	263,704	175,932
Total current liabilities	974,033	909,026
Deferred income taxes	3,516	2,467
Non-current income taxes	121,091	181,754
Non-current deferred revenue	166,165	193,047
Other liabilities	917	1,034
Stockholders' equity:
Shares, CHF 10 par value, 208,077,418 shares authorized and issued; 195,221,791 shares outstanding at September 28, 2013 and 195,591,854 shares outstanding at December 29, 2012	1,797,435	1,797,435
Additional paid-in capital	87,377	72,462
Treasury stock	(100,912)	(81,280)
Retained earnings	1,701,823	1,604,625
Accumulated other comprehensive income	71,781	138,554
Total stockholders' equity	3,557,504	3,531,796
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,823,226	$ 4,819,124

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Segment Information (Net Sales and Property and Equipment Net by Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers	$ 643,637	$ 672,376	$ 1,872,156	$ 1,947,127
Property and equipment, net	413,675	407,853	413,675	407,853	409,751
Americas [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers			1,002,796	1,068,289
Property and equipment, net	235,520	221,085	235,520	221,085
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers			176,524	186,165
Property and equipment, net	123,763	135,227	123,763	135,227
Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers			692,836	692,673
Property and equipment, net	$ 54,392	$ 51,541	$ 54,392	$ 51,541

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Marketable Securities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Available For Sale Securities Measured At Estimated Fair Value On Recurring Basis

Available for sale securities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurements as of September 28, 2013
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities	$	518,840	$	-	$	518,840	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		690,615		-		690,615		-
Corporate bonds		420,345		-		420,345		-
Common stocks		27,435		27,435		-		-
Other		71,162		-		71,162		-
Total	$	1,728,397	$	27,435	$	1,700,962	$	-

	Fair Value Measurements as
	of December 29, 2012
Description	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities	$	650,895	$	-	$	650,895	$	-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		499,857		-		499,857		-
Corporate bonds		399,941		-		399,941		-
Common stocks		22,982		22,982		-		-
Other		67,720		-		67,720		-
Total	$	1,641,395	$	22,982	$	1,618,413	$	-

Marketable Securities Classified as Available-For-Sale Securities

The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at September 28, 2013:

									Estimated Fair
					Gross		Other Than		Value (Net
			Gross Unrealized		Unrealized		Temporary		Carrying
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses		Impairment		Amount)
Mortgage-backed securities	$	534,722	$	4,386	$	(20,268)	$	-	$	518,840
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		711,989		1,649		(23,023)		-		690,615
U.S. corporate bonds		424,439		1,658		(4,478)		(1,274)		420,345
Common stocks		23,795		3,975		(335)		-		27,435
Other		67,914		3,335		(87)		-		71,162
Total	$	1,762,859	$	15,003	$	(48,191)	$	(1,274)	$	1,728,397

The following is a summary of the Company’s marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities at December 29, 2012:

									Estimated Fair
					Gross		Other Than		Value (Net
			Gross Unrealized		Unrealized		Temporary		Carrying
	Amortized Cost		Gains		Losses		Impairment		Amount)
Mortgage-backed securities	$	644,388	$	8,894	$	(2,387)	$	-	$	650,895
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		499,241		2,345		(1,729)		-		499,857
U.S. corporate bonds		400,310		3,138		(2,233)		(1,274)		399,941
Common stocks		21,113		2,392		(523)		-		22,982
Other		67,181		551		(12)		-		67,720
Total	$	1,632,233	$	17,320	$	(6,884)	$	(1,274)	$	1,641,395

Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Marketable Securities, by Contractual Maturity

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities at September 28, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	136,835	$	134,253
Due after one year through five years		688,846		686,299
Due after five years through ten years		257,244		249,112
Due after ten years		621,050		592,932
Other (No contractual maturity dates)		58,884		65,801
	$	1,762,859	$	1,728,397

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassifications Out of AOCI) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense)	$ 9,051	$ 2,565	$ 47,458	$ 15,218
Income tax provision	26,869	(22,279)	(192)	(56,510)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Available-For-Sale Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense)	137		2,963
Income tax provision	(32)		(177)
Net of tax	$ 105		$ 2,786

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Marketable Securities (Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Cost
Due in one year or less	$ 136,835
Due after one year through five years	688,846
Due after five years through ten years	257,244
Due after ten years	621,050
Other (No contractual maturity dates)	58,884
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Total	1,762,859
Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	134,253
Due after one year through five years	686,299
Due after five years through ten years	249,112
Due after ten years	592,932
Other (No contractual maturity dates)	65,801
Estimated Fair Value (Net Carrying Amount)	$ 1,728,397	$ 1,641,395

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Marketable Securities (Additional information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (48,191)	$ (6,884)
Change In Treasury Bond Yield Description	The decline was due to increases in the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield during the second and third quarters, which caused market valuations of certain securities in our investment portfolios to decline.
Held To Maturity Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Percentage	47.00%
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	1,116,862
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Amortization Cost	$ 1,165,053

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7.     Income Taxes

Our earnings before taxes decreased 1.1% when compared to the same quarter in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $49,148, to ($26,869) for the 13-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $22,279 for the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012. The significant decline was due primarily to the impact of a $52,180 benefit in the third quarter which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release. Excluding this item, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 13.7% in the third quarter of 2012. This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately ($401) in third quarter 2013 and $1,737 in the third quarter 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods.

Our earnings before taxes decreased 4.4% when compared to the same period in 2012, while our income tax expense decreased by $56,318 to $192, for the 39-week period ended September 28, 2013, from $56,510 for the 39-week period ended September 29, 2012. The significant decline was due to the impact of a $52,180 benefit in the third quarter, which includes the release of uncertain tax position reserves from 2009 offset by Taiwan surtax expense due to this reserve release and a $16,536 benefit in the first quarter of 2013, also related to reserve releases. Excluding these items, we would have reported an effective tax rate of 15.3% for the first three quarters of 2013 compared to 12.0% for the first three quarters of 2012. This increase was primarily driven by an unfavorable income mix across tax jurisdictions, as well as the release of other uncertain tax position reserves amounting to approximately $9,556 for the 39-weeks ended September 28, 2013 and $11,945 for the 39-weeks ended September 29, 2012 that are considered immaterial, tend to be more recurring in nature and are comparable between periods, partially offset by the impact of $6,301 of research and development tax credits related to 2012 which were recognized when the related legislation was enacted in January 2013.

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Warranty Reserves (Changes in Aggregate Warranty Reserve) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Balance - beginning of the period	$ 34,288	$ 40,797	$ 37,301	$ 46,773
Accrual for products sold	10,884	9,009	29,076	24,863
Expenditures	(10,533)	(10,659)	(31,738)	(32,489)
Balance - end of the period	$ 34,639	$ 39,147	$ 34,639	$ 39,147

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following provides required disclosure of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) balances by component for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:

 

	13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities		Total
Balance - beginning of period	$	91,416	$	(26,573)	$	64,843
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		13,379		(6,336)		7,043
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		(105)		(105)
Net current-period other comprehensive income		13,379		(6,441)		6,938
Balance - end of period	$	104,795	$	(33,014)	$	71,781

	39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities		Total
Balance - beginning of period	$	128,972	$	9,582	$	138,554
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		(24,177)		(39,810)		(63,987)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		-		(2,786)		(2,786)
Net current-period other comprehensive income		(24,177)		(42,596)		(66,773)
Balance - end of period	$	104,795	$	(33,014)	$	71,781

The following provides required disclosure of reporting reclassifications out of AOCI for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013:

13-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	137	Other income (expense)
		(32)	Income tax provision
	$	105	Net of tax

39-Weeks Ended Sept 28, 2013
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	2,963	Other income (expense)
		(177)	Income tax provision
	$	2,786	Net of tax

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

6. Commitments and Contingencies

We are party to certain commitments, which includes raw materials, advertising and other indirect purchases in connection with conducting our business. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to make purchases of approximately $213,173 over the next five years.

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.

On March 14, 2013, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Bombardier, Inc. (“Bombardier”).  The Company is the supplier of the avionics system for the Lear 70 and Lear 75 aircraft currently in development for Learjet, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Bombardier (the “Program”).  In order to assist Bombardier in connection with delayed cash flows from the Program partially related to the certification of avionics for the Program exceeding the planned delivery date, the Company agreed to provide Bombardier a short term, interest free, loan of $173,708 in cash in seven installments beginning on March 22, 2013 and ending on September 20, 2013 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement.  Bombardier will repay the loan in five installments beginning in November 2013 and ending in March 2014 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement.  As of September 28, 2013, the Company had advanced $173,708 to Bombardier, which is included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

1.     Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited 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, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 28, 2013.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2012 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.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012.

The Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52-53 week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year.  Therefore the financial results of certain 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 quarters having only 13 weeks.  The quarters ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 both contain operating results for 13 weeks.

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Marketable Securities (Available for Sale Securities Measured at Estimated Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	$ 1,728,397	$ 1,641,395
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	1,728,397	1,641,395
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	518,840	650,895
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	690,615	499,857
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	420,345	399,941
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	27,435	22,982
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	71,162	67,720
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	27,435	22,982
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	27,435	22,982
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	1,700,962	1,618,413
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	518,840	650,895
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	690,615	499,857
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	420,345	399,941
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total	$ 71,162	$ 67,720

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Disclosure Inventories [Abstract]

Components of Inventories

The components of inventories consist of the following:

	September 28, 2013		December 29, 2012
Raw materials	$	136,923	$	119,142
Work-in-process		52,894		53,656
Finished goods		256,996		243,238
Inventory reserves		(30,088)		(26,105)
Inventory, net of reserves	$	416,725	$	389,931

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Share Repurchase Plan

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Treasury Stock [Abstract]

Share Repurchase Plan

9. Share Repurchase Plan

On February 15, 2013, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase up to $300,000 of its common shares.  A Rule 10b5-1 plan was adopted and allows the repurchase of its shares at times when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods.  The share repurchase authorization expires on December 31, 2014.  As of September 28, 2013, the Company had repurchased 713,092 shares using cash of $26,926.  There remains approximately $273,074 available for repurchase under this authorization.

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Warranty Reserves (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Changes in Aggregate Warranty Reserve

The following reconciliation provides an illustration of changes in the aggregate warranty reserve.

	13-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Balance - beginning of the period	$	34,288	$	40,797
Accrual for products sold		10,884		9,009
Expenditures		(10,533)		(10,659)
Balance - end of the period	$	34,639	$	39,147

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Balance - beginning of the period	$	37,301	$	46,773
Accrual for products sold		29,076		24,863
Expenditures		(31,738)		(32,489)
Balance - end of the period	$	34,639	$	39,147

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

	13-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income     per share - net income	$	187,669	$	140,348
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share –     weighted-average common shares		195,325		194,912
Effect of dilutive securities –     stock options, stock appreciation rights     and restricted stock units		975		1,249
Denominator for diluted net income per share –     adjusted weighted-average common shares		196,300		196,161
Basic net income per share	$	0.96	$	0.72
Diluted net income per share	$	0.96	$	0.72

	39-Weeks Ended
	Sept 28,		Sept 29,
	2013		2012
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income     per share - net income	$	448,827	$	413,109
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share –     weighted-average common shares		195,488		194,834
Effect of dilutive securities –     stock options, stock appreciation rights     and restricted stock units		824		1,337
Denominator for diluted net income per share –     adjusted weighted-average common shares		196,312		196,171
Basic net income per share	$	2.30	$	2.12
Diluted net income per share	$	2.29	$	2.11

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Oct. 28, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 28, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	GRMN
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		208,077,418
Entity Registrant Name	GARMIN LTD
Entity Central Index Key	0001121788
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Net Sales Operating Income and Income Before Taxes for Reportable Segments

Net sales, operating income, and income before taxes for each of the Company’s reportable segments are presented below:

	Reportable Segments
							Auto/
	Outdoor		Fitness		Marine		Mobile		Aviation		Total
13-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	101,350	$	81,007	$	55,301	$	322,520	$	83,459	$	643,637
Operating income	$	44,107	$	26,493	$	4,118	$	53,848	$	23,183	$	151,749
Income before taxes	$	45,556	$	27,938	$	4,347	$	58,144	$	24,815	$	160,800
13-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	105,572	$	64,788	$	44,766	$	384,393	$	72,857	$	672,376
Operating income	$	48,384	$	21,219	$	8,378	$	65,165	$	16,916	$	160,062
Income before taxes	$	48,953	$	21,853	$	8,705	$	65,399	$	17,717	$	162,627
39-Weeks Ended September 28, 2013
Net sales	$	284,372	$	237,660	$	178,344	$	919,810	$	251,970	$	1,872,156
Operating income	$	110,538	$	76,026	$	16,089	$	134,324	$	64,584	$	401,561
Income before taxes	$	117,996	$	81,186	$	20,828	$	160,803	$	68,206	$	449,019
39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2012
Net sales	$	283,230	$	217,815	$	168,620	$	1,055,786	$	221,676	$	1,947,127
Operating income	$	118,032	$	76,016	$	35,584	$	170,208	$	54,561	$	454,401
Income before taxes	$	119,971	$	77,916	$	36,596	$	178,978	$	56,158	$	469,619

Net Sales and Property and Equipment Net by Geographic Area

Net sales and property and equipment, net by geographic area are as follows as of and for the 39-week periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012.  Note that APAC includes Asia Pacific and EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa:

	Americas		APAC		EMEA		Total
September 28, 2013
Net sales to external customers	$	1,002,796	$	176,524	$	692,836	$	1,872,156
Property and equipment, net	$	235,520	$	123,763	$	54,392	$	413,675
September 29, 2012
Net sales to external customers	$	1,068,289	$	186,165	$	692,673	$	1,947,127
Property and equipment, net	$	221,085	$	135,227	$	51,541	$	407,853