Trimble Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Revenue Growth of 34 Percent

Fourth Quarter

Revenue $312.8 Million; GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.21;

Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.28

Fiscal Year 2007

Revenue $1.222 Billion; GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.94;

Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share $1.25

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2008 / PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007, ended Dec. 28, 2007. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $312.8 million, up approximately 34 percent from revenue of $234.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Fiscal 2007 revenue was $1.222 billion, up 30 percent when compared to fiscal 2006 revenue of $940.2 million.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $39.3 million, up 44 percent from the fourth quarter of 2006. Operating margins in the fourth quarter of 2007 were 12.6 percent, compared to 11.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006. It should be noted in year-over-year comparisons that amortization of intangibles increased from $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2006 to $10.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Additionally, the impact of stock-based compensation expense was $4.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared to $3.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. There was no in-process research and development expense in the fourth quarter of 2007, while there was a $860 thousand in-process research and development expense in the fourth quarter of 2006. Excluding these impacts, non-GAAP operating income of $53.4 million grew by 51 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP operating margins were 17.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007, up from 15.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Operating income for fiscal 2007 was $178.3 million, up 32 percent compared to 2006. Fiscal 2007 operating margins were 14.6 percent, compared to 14.4 percent in 2006. Amortization of intangibles increased from $13.1 million in 2006 to $38.6 million in 2007 due to acquisitions. Stock-based compensation expense was $15.0 million in 2007, compared to $12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. In-process research and development expense was $2.1 million in 2007 compared to $1.9 million in 2006. In 2007 there was a $3.0 million restructuring expense, while in 2006 there was no restructuring expense. Excluding these impacts, 2007 non-GAAP operating income of $237.0 million grew by 45 percent compared to 2006. Non-GAAP operating income margins were 19.4 percent in 2007, up from 17.3 percent in 2006.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 was up approximately 10 percent, to $26.3 million, compared to net income of $24.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $0.21, up from diluted earnings per share of $0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2006. The tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2007 was 35 percent, compared to 25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Adjusting for the amortization of intangibles, in-process research and development, and the impact of stock-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 was up 18 percent, to $35.5 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of $30.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $0.28, up from non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.26 in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Net income for fiscal 2007 was up approximately 13 percent, to $117.4 million, compared to net income of $103.7 million in 2006. Diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2007 were $0.94 up from diluted earnings per share of $0.89 in the fourth quarter of 2006. The full year tax rate for 2007 was 36 percent, compared to 30 percent in 2006.

Adjusting for restructuring charges, the amortization of intangibles, in-process research and development, and the impact of stock-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2007 was up 26 percent, to $155.1 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of $123.2 million in 2006. Non-GAAP earnings per share for 2007 were $1.25, up approximately 17 percent from 2006 non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.06.

“Trimble achieved a number of milestones in 2007 including that of becoming a billion dollar revenue company,” said Steven W. Berglund, Trimble’s chief executive officer. “Our future success remains centered on continuous innovation, aggressive expansion into international markets, and executing at a world class level for our users.”

“Despite a slower U.S. construction market we continue to believe we can grow revenue by 14 to 17 percent in 2008 based on continued strength in international markets, a strong agriculture market, and achieving the potential within our Mobile Solutions segment,” Berglund concluded.

Trimble Results by Business Segment

Segment operating income is revenue less cost of goods sold and operating expenses, excluding general corporate expenses, amortization of intangibles, and in-process research and development. In addition, for each segment, non-GAAP operating income excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense.

Engineering and Construction

Fourth quarter 2007 Engineering and Construction (E&C) revenue was $186.7 million, up approximately 17 percent when compared to revenue of $160.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, driven by all businesses within the segment and a strong international market.

Fourth quarter 2007 operating income in E&C was $36.8 million, or 19.7 percent of revenue compared to $32.6 million, or 20.4 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in E&C was $37.9 million, or 20.3 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $33.6 million, or 21.0 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006. The margin declined slightly due to product mix and acquisition impacts.

Fiscal 2007 E&C revenue was $743.3 million, up approximately 17 percent when compared to revenue of $637.1 million in 2006, driven by all businesses within the segment.

Operating income in E&C was $174.2 million for 2007, or 23.4 percent of revenue, compared to $136.2 million, or 21.4 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in E&C was $177.8 million, or 23.9 percent of revenue, in 2007 compared to $140.1 million, or 22.0 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Field Solutions

Fourth quarter 2007 Field Solutions (TFS) revenue was $49.6 million, up approximately 62 percent when compared to revenue of $30.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. During the fourth quarter, sales of agricultural products were extremely robust.

Fourth quarter 2007 operating income in TFS was $14.0 million, or 28.2 percent of revenue compared to $6.5 million, or 21.3 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in TFS was $14.2 million, or 28.6 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $6.8 million, or 22.1 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Fiscal 2007 TFS revenue was $200.6 million, up approximately 44 percent when compared to revenue of $139.2 million in 2006.

Operating income in TFS was $60.9 million for 2007, or 30.4 percent of revenue, compared to $37.4 million, or 26.8 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in TFS was $61.7 million, or 30.8 percent of revenue, in 2007 compared to $38.4 million, or 27.5 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Mobile Solutions

For year-over-year comparisons it should be noted that 2006 results do not include the acquisition of @Road.

Fourth quarter 2007 Mobile Solutions (TMS) revenue was $47.7 million, up approximately 181 percent when compared to revenue of $17.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Fourth quarter 2007 operating income in TMS was $5.7 million, or 12.0 percent of revenue compared to $828 thousand, or 4.9 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in TMS was $7.0 million, or 14.8 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $1.1 million, or 6.2 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Fiscal 2007 TMS revenue was $157.7 million, up approximately 159 percent when compared to revenue of $60.9 million in 2006.

Operating income in TMS was $12.5 million for 2007, or 7.9 percent of revenue, compared to $2.6 million, or 4.2 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in TMS was $17.5 million, or 11.1 percent of revenue, in 2007 compared to $3.3 million, or 5.4 percent of revenue, in 2006.

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Advanced Devices

Fourth quarter 2007 Advanced Devices revenue was $28.8 million, up approximately 8 percent when compared to revenue of $26.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Fourth quarter 2007 operating income in Advanced Devices was $3.7 million, or 12.7 percent of revenue compared to $1.4 million, or 5.3 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in Advanced Devices was $4.0 million, or 14.0 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $1.8 million, or 6.9 percent of revenue, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Fiscal 2007 Advanced Devices revenue was $120.7 million, up approximately 17 percent when compared to revenue of $102.9 million in 2006.

Operating income in Advanced Devices was $17.3 million for 2007, or 14.3 percent of revenue, compared to $10.1 million, or 9.8 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Non-GAAP operating income in Advanced Devices was $18.6 million, or 15.4 percent of revenue, in 2007 compared to $11.9 million, or 11.6 percent of revenue, in 2006.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

Our results of operations have undergone significant change primarily due to the impact of acquisitions and FAS 123(R). To help our readers understand our past financial performance and our future results, we supplement the financial results that we provide in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, with non-GAAP financial measures. The specific non-GAAP measures which we use along with a reconciliation to the nearest comparable GAAP measures and the explanation for why management chose to exclude selected items and the additional purposes for which these non-GAAP measures are used can be found at the end of this release. The method we use to produce non-GAAP results is not computed according to GAAP and may differ from the methods used by other companies. Our non-GAAP results are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and to make operating decisions. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. Management generally compensates for the limitations in the use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying on comparable GAAP financial measures and providing investors with a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure or measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results, which is attached to our quarterly earnings release and which can be found, along with other financial information, on the investor relations page of our Web site at www.investor.trimble.com.

Forward Looking Guidance

In the first quarter of 2008, Trimble expects revenue to grow 17 to 19 percent compared to the first quarter of 2007, with revenue between $334 million and $339 million. Trimble expects first quarter 2008 GAAP earnings per share between $0.26 and $0.28 and non-GAAP earnings per share between $0.33 and $0.35. Non-GAAP guidance for the first quarter of 2008 excludes the amortization of intangibles of $10.2 million related to previous acquisitions, and the anticipated impact of stock-based compensation expense of $3.7 million. Both GAAP and non-GAAP guidance use a 38 percent tax rate, compared to an actual 32 percent tax rate in the first quarter of 2007, and assume 127 million shares outstanding.

For the full year of 2008 Trimble expects revenue to grow 14 to 17 percent compared to fiscal 2007, with revenue between $1.39 billion and $1.43 billion. Trimble expects 2008 non-GAAP earnings per share to be between $1.39 and $1.44. This assumes a non-GAAP margin expansion of 100 basis points in 2008, a tax rate of 38 percent and 129 million shares outstanding. Non-GAAP guidance for the full year excludes the amortization of intangibles of $41.2 million and the anticipated impact of stock based compensation expense of $14.7 million. Including these impacts, Trimble expects 2008 GAAP earnings per share to be between $1.12 and $1.17.

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

Trimble will hold a conference call on January 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. PT to review its fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 results. It will be broadcast live on the Web at http://investor.trimble.com. Investors without Internet access may dial into the call at (800) 528-9198 (U.S.) or (706) 634-6089 (international). A replay of the call will be available for seven days at (800) 642-1687 (U.S.) or ((706) 645-9291 (international) and the pass code is 28986410. The replay will also be available on the Web at the address above.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has a worldwide presence with more than 3,600 employees in over 18 countries.

For more information visit Trimble’s Web site at www.trimble.com.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include the revenue, effective tax rate, stock-based compensation, the impact from in-process research and development expense, amortization of purchased intangibles, gross margin, and earnings per share estimates for the first quarter of 2008 and fiscal 2008. These forward-looking statements are subject to change, and actual results may materially differ from those set forth in this press release due to certain risks and uncertainties. For example, strong demand for the Company's products may not continue because of a decline in the overall health of the economy and international markets, which may result in reduced capital spending. In addition, the Company's results may be adversely affected if the growth rates and profitability expectations for each of its four segments are not achieved, or its joint ventures and recent acquisitions do not achieve anticipated results, or if the Company is unable to market, manufacture and ship new products. Any failure to achieve predicted results could negatively impact the Company's revenues, gross margin and other financial results. Whether the Company achieves its guidance for the first quarter of 2008 and fiscal 2008 will also depend on a number of other factors, including the risks detailed from time to time in reports filed with the SEC, including its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10- K. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement contained herein. These statements reflect the Company's position as of the date of this release. The Company expressly disclaims any undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any statements to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change of events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
	Dec-28,			Dec-29,			Dec-28,			Dec-29,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
Revenue	$	312,783		$	234,119		$	1,222,270		$	940,150
Cost of sales		157,117			118,348			609,365			479,069
Gross margin		155,666			115,771			612,905			461,081
Gross margin (%)		49.8	%		49.4	%		50.1	%		49.0	%
Operating expenses
Research and development		34,731			26,607			131,468			103,840
Sales and marketing		51,528			40,268			186,495			143,623
General and administrative		25,390			18,469			92,572			68,416
Restructuring		-			-			3,025			-
Amortization of purchased intangible assets		4,754			2,266			18,966			7,906
In-process research and development		-			860			2,112			1,930
Total operating expenses		116,403			88,470			434,638			325,715
Operating income		39,263			27,301			178,267			135,366
Non-operating income, net
Interest income		895			1,122			3,502			3,799
Interest expense		(1,126	)		(228	)		(6,602	)		(558	)
Income from joint ventures		1,932			2,751			8,377			6,989
Other income (expense), net		(429	)		1,092			212			2,496
Total non-operating income, net		1,272			4,737			5,489			12,726
Income before taxes		40,535			32,038			183,756			148,092
Income tax provision		14,244			8,053			66,382			44,434
Net income	$	26,291		$	23,985		$	117,374		$	103,658
Earnings per share :
Basic	$	0.22		$	0.22		$	0.98		$	0.94
Diluted	$	0.21		$	0.20		$	0.94		$	0.89
Shares used in calculating earnings per share :
Basic		121,428			111,324			119,280			110,044
Diluted		126,532			117,174			124,410			116,072

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
Unaudited
	Dec-28,		Dec-29,
	2007		2006
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	103,202	$	129,621
Accounts receivables, net		239,884		177,054
Other receivables		10,201		6,014
Inventories, net		143,018		112,552
Deferred income taxes		51,233		25,905
Other current assets		15,661		13,026
Total current assets		563,199		464,172
Property and equipment, net		51,444		47,998
Goodwill		675,850		374,510
Other purchased intangible assets, net		197,777		67,172
Other non-current assets		57,989		29,625
Total assets	$	1,546,259	$	983,477
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	126	$	-
Accounts payable		67,589		49,194
Accrued compensation and benefits		55,133		47,006
Deferred revenue		49,416		28,060
Deferred income taxes		4,129		4,525
Income taxes payable		14,802		23,814
Other accrued liabilities		58,657		33,580
Total current liabilities		249,852		186,179
Non-current portion of long-term debt		60,564		481
Non-current deferred revenue		15,872		-
Deferred income taxes		54,817		21,633
Other non-current liabilities		56,128		27,519
Total liabilities		437,233		235,812
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock		660,749		435,371
Retained earnings		388,557		271,183
Accumulated other comprehensive income		59,720		41,111
Total shareholders' equity		1,109,026		747,665
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,546,259	$	983,477

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Unaudited
	Fiscal Year Ended
	Dec-28,			Dec-29,
	2007			2006
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net Income	$	117,374		$	103,658
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation expense		17,212			13,523
Amortization expense		38,744			13,259
Provision for doubtful accounts		1,410			163
Amortization of debt issuance cost		218			180
Deferred income taxes		6,368			10,368
Non-Cash Restructuring expense		1,725			-
Stock-based compensation		15,016			12,571
In-process research and development		2,112			1,930
Equity gain from joint ventures		(8,377	)		(6,989	)
Excess tax benefit for stock-based compensation		(12,409	)		(8,761	)
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories		4,352			7,376
Other non-cash items		651			720
Add decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivables		(35,696	)		(12,185	)
Other receivables		4,825			(51	)
Inventories		(18,678	)		(7,588	)
Other current and non-current assets		7,650			(18,936	)
Add increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable		(3,521	)		(4,487	)
Accrued compensation and benefits		1,691			7,807
Accrued liabilities		(4,635	)		9,790
Deferred revenue		32,400			3,263
Income taxes payable		18,553			10,232
Net cash provided by operating activities		186,985			135,843
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired		(295,848	)		(99,887	)
Acquisition of property and equipment		(13,187	)		(16,529	)
Purchases of debt and equity securities		(5,576	)		-
Proceeds from dividends		2,888			2,244
Other		331			(16	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(311,392	)		(114,188	)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock		31,864			26,566
Excess tax benefit for stock-based compensation		12,409			8,761
Proceeds from long-term debt and revolving credit lines		250,000			-
Payments on long-term debt and revolving credit lines		(190,457	)		-
Other		-			(1,165	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		103,816			34,162
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(5,828	)		(49	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(26,419	)		55,768
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		129,621			73,853
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$	103,202		$	129,621

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
( Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
			Dec-28,			Dec-29,			Dec-28,			Dec-29,
			2007			2006			2007			2006
REVENUE:			$	312,783		$	234,119		$	1,222,270		$	940,150
GROSS MARGIN:
GAAP gross margin:			$	155,666		$	115,771		$	612,905		$	461,081
Amortization of purchased intangibles	( B	)		5,330			1,850			19,619			5,167
Stock-based compensation	( D	)		493			292			1,733			1,173
Non-GAAP gross margin:			$	161,489		$	117,913		$	634,257		$	467,421
Non-GAAP gross margin (% of revenue)				51.6	%		50.4	%		51.9	%		49.7	%
OPERATING EXPENSES:
GAAP operating expenses:			$	116,403		$	88,470		$	434,638		$	325,715
Restructuring	( A	)		-			-			(3,025	)		-
Amortization of purchased intangibles	( B	)		(4,754	)		(2,266	)		(18,966	)		(7,906	)
In-process research and development	( C	)		-			(860	)		(2,112	)		(1,930	)
Stock-based compensation	( D	)		(3,574	)		(2,842	)		(13,283	)		(11,398	)
Non-GAAP operating expenses:			$	108,075		$	82,502		$	397,252		$	304,481
OPERATING INCOME:
GAAP operating income:			$	39,263		$	27,301		$	178,267		$	135,366
Restructuring	( A	)		-			-			3,025			-
Amortization of purchased intangibles	( B	)		10,084			4,116			38,585			13,073
In-process research and development	( C	)		-			860			2,112			1,930
Stock-based compensation	( D	)		4,067			3,134			15,016			12,571
Non-GAAP operating income:			$	53,414		$	35,411		$	237,005		$	162,940
Non-GAAP operating margin (% of revenue)				17.1	%		15.1	%		19.4	%		17.3	%
NET INCOME:
GAAP net income:			$	26,291		$	23,985		$	117,374		$	103,658
Restructuring	( A	)		-			-			3,025			-
Amortization of purchased intangibles	( B	)		10,084			4,116			38,585			13,073
In-process research and development	( C	)		-			860			2,112			1,930
Stock-based compensation	( D	)		4,067			3,134			15,016			12,571
Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments	( E	)		(4,973	)		(1,987	)		(21,035	)		(8,051	)
Non-GAAP net income:			$	35,469		$	30,108		$	155,077		$	123,181
DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE:
GAAP diluted net income per share:			$	0.21		$	0.20		$	0.94		$	0.89
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share:			$	0.28		$	0.26		$	1.25		$	1.06
SHARES USED TO COMPUTE DILUTED NET
INCOME PER SHARE:
GAAP and Non-GAAP shares used to compute
net income per share:				126,532			117,174			124,410			116,072
OPERATING LEVERAGE:
Increase in non-GAAP operating income			$	18,003					$	74,065
Increase in revenue			$	78,664					$	282,120
Operating leverage (increase in non-GAAP operating
income as a % of increase in revenue)				22.9	%					26.3	%

The non-GAAP financial measures included in the table above are non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted net income per share, which adjust for the following items: expenses related to acquisitions, stock-based compensation expense and restructuring charges. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to assess trends in its business and for budgeting purposes, as many of these excluded items are non-cash. In addition, we believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors for the reasons associated with each of the adjusting items as described below.
( A )	Restructuring. The amounts recorded are for employee compensation resulting from reductions in employee headcount in connection with our company restructurings and we believe they are not directly related to the operation of our business.
( B )	Amortization of purchased intangibles. The amounts recorded as amortization of purchased intangibles arise from prior acquisitions and are non-cash in nature. We exclude these expenses because we believe they are not reflective of ongoing operating results in the period incurred and are not directly related to the operation of our business. Approximately $5,330K and $1,850K of the amortization of purchased intangibles was included in cost of sales for the three months ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively, and approximately $4,754K and $2,266K was reported as a separate line within operating expenses for the three months ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively. Approximately $19,619K and $5,167K of the amortization of purchased intangibles was included in cost of sales for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively, and approximately $18,966K and $7,906K was reported as a separate line within operating expenses for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively.
( C )	In-process research and development. The amounts recorded as in-process research and development arise from prior acquisitions and are non-cash in nature. We exclude these expenses because we believe they are not reflective of ongoing operating results in the period incurred and not directly related to the operation of our business.
( D )	Stock-based Compensation. The amounts consist of expenses for employee stock options and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plan determined in accordance with SFAS 123(R), which became effective for us on January 1, 2006. We exclude these stock-based compensation expenses because they are non-cash expenses that we believe are not reflective of ongoing operation results. Further, we believe it is useful to investors to understand the impact of the application of SFAS 123(R) to our results of operations. For the three months and fiscal year ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, stock-based compensation was allocated as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Fiscal Year Ended
	Dec-28,		Dec-29,		Dec-28,		Dec-29,
	2007		2006		2007		2006
Cost of sales	$	493	$	292	$	1,733	$	1,173
Research and development		954		628		3,573		2,554
Sales and Marketing		1,091		700		3,891		2,815
General and administrative		1,529		1,514		5,819		6,029
	$	4,067	$	3,134	$	15,016	$	12,571

( E ) Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments. This amounts adjusts the provision for income taxes to reflect the effect of the non-GAAP adjustments on non-GAAP operating income.

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
REPORTING SEGMENTS
( Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
			Reporting Segments
			Engineering
			and			Field			Mobile			Advanced
			Construction			Solutions			Solutions			Devices
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2007:
Revenue			$	186,699		$	49,616		$	47,685		$	28,783
GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	36,818		$	13,976		$	5,739		$	3,656
Stock-based compensation	( F	)		1,073			232			1,306			368
Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	37,891		$	14,208		$	7,045		$	4,024
Non-GAAP operating margin (% of segment external net revenues)				20.3	%		28.6	%		14.8	%		14.0	%
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2006:
Revenue			$	159,974		$	30,632		$	16,970		$	26,543
GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	32,640		$	6,536		$	828		$	1,405
Stock-based compensation	( F	)		962			246			225			424
Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	33,602		$	6,782		$	1,053		$	1,829
Non-GAAP operating margin (% of segment external net revenues)				21.0	%		22.1	%		6.2	%		6.9	%
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 28, 2007:
Revenue			$	743,291		$	200,614		$	157,673		$	120,692
GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	174,177		$	60,933		$	12,510		$	17,276
Stock-based compensation	( F	)		3,614			763			4,976			1,369
Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	177,791		$	61,696		$	17,486		$	18,645
Non-GAAP operating margin (% of segment external net revenues)				23.9	%		30.8	%		11.1	%		15.4	%
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2006:
Revenue			$	637,118		$	139,230		$	60,854		$	102,948
GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	136,157		$	37,377		$	2,550		$	10,084
Stock-based compensation	( F	)		3,964			973			736			1,850
Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations:			$	140,121		$	38,350		$	3,286		$	11,934
Non-GAAP operating margin (% of segment external net revenues)				22.0	%		27.5	%		5.4	%		11.6	%

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( F ) Stock-based Compensation. The amounts consist of expenses for employee stock options and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plan determined in accordance with SFAS 123(R), which became effective for us on January 1, 2006. We discuss our operating results by segment with and with-out stock-based compensation expense, as we believe it is useful to investors to understand the impact of the application of SFAS 123(R) to our results of operations because it facilitates trends in the business prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). Stock-based compensation not allocated to the reportable segments was approximately $1,088K and $1,277K for the three months ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively and $4,294K and $5,048K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively.

SOURCE Trimble

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