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: 000-19406

Zebra Technologies Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	36-2675536
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 634-6700

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    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  x    No  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if 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  x

As of October 25, 2013, there were 50,267,555 shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

INDEX

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 28, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012		3
	Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September  28, 2013 and September 29, 2012		4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012		5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for thenine months ended September  28, 2013 and September 29, 2012		6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		23
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		30
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		31
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		32
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		32
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		32
Item 6.	Exhibits		33
SIGNATURES			34

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)

	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	64,196		$	64,740
Investments and marketable securities		399,541			324,140
Accounts receivable, net		175,639			168,732
Inventories, net		106,628			123,357
Deferred income taxes		13,434			13,484
Income taxes receivable		5,604			0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		14,421			16,410
Total current assets		779,463			710,863
Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization		100,515			101,349
Long-term deferred income taxes		0			2,602
Goodwill		94,942			94,942
Other intangibles, net		33,594			39,151
Long-term investments and marketable securities		2,588			5,195
Other assets		16,536			13,646
Total assets	$	1,027,638		$	967,748
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	26,675		$	23,045
Accrued liabilities		49,448			57,234
Deferred revenue		15,104			13,326
Income taxes payable		7,346			1,609
Total current liabilities		98,573			95,214
Long-term deferred tax liability		2,236			0
Deferred rent		1,256			1,303
Other long-term liabilities		15,230			14,229
Total liabilities		117,295			110,746
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock		0			0
Class A Common Stock		722			722
Additional paid-in capital		139,768			139,523
Treasury stock		(681,388	)		(641,438	)
Retained earnings		1,461,228			1,368,520
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(9,987	)		(10,325	)
Total stockholders’ equity		910,343			857,002
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,027,638		$	967,748

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Net sales:
Net sales of tangible products	$	249,919		$	239,786		$	714,949		$	706,970
Revenue from services and software		13,604			12,251			38,671			36,019
Total net sales		263,523			252,037			753,620			742,989
Cost of sales:
Cost of sales of tangible products		128,191			118,751			370,966			357,764
Cost of services and software		6,722			6,362			20,072			18,041
Total cost of sales		134,913			125,113			391,038			375,805
Gross profit		128,610			126,924			362,582			367,184
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing		34,395			32,321			101,740			96,593
Research and development		22,376			22,007			67,435			64,759
General and administrative		22,452			22,481			71,781			71,203
Amortization of intangible assets		1,831			1,670			5,557			3,210
Acquisition costs		268			566			1,368			2,072
Exit and restructuring costs		519			0			3,515			0
Asset impairment charge		0			9,114			0			9,114
Total operating expenses		81,841			88,159			251,396			246,951
Operating income		46,769			38,765			111,186			120,233
Other income (expense):
Investment income		550			541			1,700			1,959
Foreign exchange loss		(173	)		(514	)		(733	)		(936	)
Other, net		(5	)		(294	)		1,468			(1,144	)
Total other income (expense)		372			(267	)		2,435			(121	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		47,141			38,498			113,621			120,112
Income taxes		8,541			11,917			20,921			33,014
Income from continuing operations		38,600			26,581			92,700			87,098
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		0			516			8			816
Net income	$	38,600		$	27,097		$	92,708		$	87,914
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76		$	0.52		$	1.82		$	1.68
Income from discontinued operations		0.00			0.01			0.00			0.02
Net income	$	0.76		$	0.53		$	1.82		$	1.70
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76		$	0.51		$	1.81		$	1.67
Income from discontinued operations		0.00			0.01			0.00			0.02
Net income	$	0.76		$	0.52		$	1.81		$	1.69
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		50,590			51,566			50,808			51,775
Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding		50,924			51,809			51,171			52,041

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Net income	$	38,600		$	27,097		$	92,708		$	87,914
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, net of income taxes		(1,007	)		(3,946	)		345			(6,192	)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of income taxes		433			392			(506	)		917
Foreign currency translation adjustment		182			12			499			198
Comprehensive income	$	38,208		$	23,555		$	93,046		$	82,837

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	92,708		$	87,914
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		23,312			18,906
Share-based compensation		9,372			11,485
Asset impairment charge		0			9,114
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		(4,170	)		(1,492	)
Loss on sale of property and equipment		172			178
Gain on sale of business		0			(613	)
Deferred income taxes		4,888			2,755
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(6,641	)		(6,108	)
Inventories, net		16,702			11,981
Other assets		2,257			12,070
Accounts payable		(445	)		(10,843	)
Accrued liabilities		(6,256	)		(11,341	)
Deferred revenue		1,752			2,644
Income taxes		3,040			14,711
Other operating activities		298			(6,378	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		136,989			134,983
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(13,522	)		(17,140	)
Proceeds from the sale of business		0			27,580
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		0			(59,874	)
Acquisition of intangible assets		(1,500	)		(3,000	)
Purchase of long-term equity investment		(1,708	)		(5,000	)
Purchases of investments and marketable securities		(338,227	)		(483,349	)
Maturities of investments and marketable securities		41,021			324,139
Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities		223,905			133,863
Net cash used in investing activities		(90,031	)		(82,781	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchase of treasury stock		(58,459	)		(39,697	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases		6,470			1,909
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation		4,170			1,492
Net cash used in financing activities		(47,819	)		(36,296	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		317			(71	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(544	)		15,835
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		64,740			36,418
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	64,196		$	52,253
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	$	10,951		$	16,773

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Management prepared these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for Zebra Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries (“Zebra”) according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. These financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Zebra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, included in this Form 10-Q is taken from the audited consolidated balance sheet in our Form 10-K. These interim financial statements include all adjustments (of a normal, recurring nature) necessary to present fairly Zebra’s consolidated financial position as of September 28, 2013, the consolidated statements of earnings for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, and consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012. These results, however, are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements

Financial assets and liabilities are to be measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy. Fair value is based on 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. Zebra uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in the assessment of fair value. Included in our investment portfolio at September 28, 2013, is an auction rate security which is classified as available for sale and is reflected at fair value. Due to events in credit markets, however, the auction event for the instrument held by Zebra is failed. Therefore, the fair value of this security is estimated utilizing broker quotations, discounted cash flow analysis and other types of valuation adjustment methodologies at September 28, 2013. These analyses consider, among other items, the collateral underlying the security instruments, the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, estimates of the next time the security is expected to have a successful auction, and Zebra’s intent and ability to hold such securities until credit markets improve. The security was also compared, when possible, to other securities with similar characteristics.

The decline in the market value of our auction rate security discussed above is considered temporary and has been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on Zebra’s balance sheet. Since Zebra has the intent and ability to hold this auction rate security until it is sold, we have classified it as a long-term investment on the balance sheet.

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Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of September 28, 2013, are classified below (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	94,064	$	0	$	0	$	94,064
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		34,122		0		34,122
State and municipal bonds		0		90,444		0		90,444
Corporate securities		0		171,009		2,588		173,597
Other investments		0		9,902		0		9,902
Investments subtotal		94,064		305,477		2,588		402,129
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		4,564		0		0		4,564
Total assets at fair value	$	98,628	$	305,477	$	2,588	$	406,693
Liabilities:
Forward contracts (2)	$	1,755	$	984	$	0	$	2,739
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan		4,564		0		0		4,564
Total liabilities at fair value	$	6,319	$	984	$	0	$	7,303

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2012, are classified below (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	83,532	$	0	$	0	$	83,532
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		4,840		0		4,840
State and municipal bonds		0		96,516		0		96,516
Corporate securities		0		128,368		2,588		130,956
Other investments		0		13,491		0		13,491
Investments subtotal		83,532		243,215		2,588		329,335
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		3,553		0		0		3,553
Total assets at fair value	$	87,085	$	243,215	$	2,588	$	332,888
Liabilities:
Forward contracts (2)	$	1,174	$	871	$	0	$	2,045
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan		3,553		0		0		3,553
Total liabilities at fair value	$	4,727	$	871	$	0	$	5,598

1) Includes investments in notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Farm Credit Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank.

2) The fair value of forward contracts is calculated as follows:

a. Fair value of a collar or put option contract associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using bid and ask rates for similar contracts.

b. Fair value of regular forward contracts associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points.

c. Fair value of balance sheet hedges are calculated at the period end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points unless the hedge has been traded but not settled at period end. If this is the case, the fair value is calculated at the rate at which the hedge is being settled.

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The following table presents Zebra’s activity for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, Level 3, for the following periods (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Balance at beginning of the year	$	2,588	$	2,588
Transfers to Level 3		0		0
Total losses (realized or unrealized):
Included in earnings		0		0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		0		0
Purchases and settlements (net)		0		0
Balance at end of period	$	2,588	$	2,588
Total gains and (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at end of period	$	0	$	0

The following is a summary of short-term and long-term investments (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	94,027	$	41	$	(4	)	$	94,064
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		34,116		6		0			34,122
State and municipal bonds		90,417		115		(88	)		90,444
Corporate securities		173,900		456		(759	)		173,597
Other investments		9,891		13		(2	)		9,902
Total investments	$	402,351	$	631	$	(853	)	$	402,129

	As of December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	83,499	$	33	$	0		$	83,532
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		4,830		10		0			4,840
State and municipal bonds		96,383		161		(28	)		96,516
Corporate securities		130,634		790		(468	)		130,956
Other investments		13,450		44		(3	)		13,491
Total investments	$	328,796	$	1,038	$	(499	)	$	329,335

The maturity dates of investments are as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Less than 1 year	$	173,413	$	173,542
1 to 5 years		220,002		220,184
6 to 10 years		8,936		8,403
Thereafter		0		0
Total	$	402,351	$	402,129

The carrying value for Zebra’s financial instruments classified as current assets (other than short-term investments) and current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

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Note 3 – Investments and Marketable Securities

Investments in marketable debt securities are classified based on intent and ability to sell the investment securities. We intend to use Zebra’s available-for-sale securities to fund further acquisitions and other operating needs and therefore may be sold prior to maturity. Investments in marketable debt securities for which Zebra intends to sell within the next year are classified as current and those that we intend to hold in excess of one-year are classified as non-current.

Changes in the market value of available-for-sale securities are reflected in the “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” caption of stockholders’ equity in the balance sheet, until we dispose of the securities. Once these securities are disposed of, either by sale or maturity, the accumulated changes in market value are transferred to investment income. On the statement of cash flows, changes in the balances of available-for-sale securities are shown as purchases, sales and maturities of investments and marketable securities under investing activities.

Changes in market value of trading securities would be recorded in investment income as they occur, and the related statement of cash flows would include changes in the balances of trading securities as operating cash flows.

Included in Zebra’s cash and investments and marketable securities are amounts held by foreign subsidiaries which are generally invested in U.S. dollar-denominated holdings. Zebra had foreign cash and investments of $232,187,000 as of September 28, 2013, and $173,483,000 as of December 31, 2012. Amounts held by foreign subsidiaries are generally subject to U.S. income taxation upon repatriation, however, Zebra does not see a need to repatriate these funds.

Note 4 – Accounts Receivable

The components of accounts receivable are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, gross	$	176,232		$	169,401
Accounts receivable reserves		(593	)		(669	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	175,639		$	168,732

Note 5 – Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Raw material	$	30,095		$	31,350
Work in process		766			921
Deferred costs of long-term contracts		403			604
Finished goods		88,433			104,137
Inventories, gross		119,697			137,012
Inventory reserves		(13,069	)		(13,655	)
Inventories, net	$	106,628		$	123,357

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Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	18,978	$	(13,643	)	$	5,335
Patent and patent rights		29,569		(17,113	)		12,456
Customer relationships		20,493		(4,690	)		15,803
Other intangibles, net	$	69,040	$	(35,446	)	$	33,594
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 28, 2013			$	5,557
	As of December 31, 2012
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	18,978	$	(12,391	)	$	6,587
Patent and patent rights		29,569		(14,618	)		14,951
Customer relationships		20,493		(2,880	)		17,613
Other intangibles, net	$	69,040	$	(29,889	)	$	39,151
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2012			$	3,210

Zebra has $94,942,000 of goodwill recorded as of September 28, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if we believe indicators of impairment exist. We perform our assessment in accordance with Accounting Standards update (ASU) 2011-08, which allows for the option to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment to determine whether the fair value needs to be reassessed. Zebra has two reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment test, however only one includes a goodwill balance. Based on an analysis of various qualitative and quantitative factors, we determined that it was not more likely that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying value, including goodwill. We performed our qualitative assessment in June 2013 and determined that our goodwill was not impaired as of the end of May 2013.

In the third quarter 2012, due to the deterioration in the smaller reporting unit’s operating results, our fair value calculation for the smaller reporting unit changed and we determined our goodwill associated with the smaller reporting unit to be impaired. As a result, Zebra performed a second step analysis and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $9,114,000 as of September 29, 2012. After this impairment charge, there was no remaining goodwill in the smaller reporting unit.

In the third quarter 2012, Zebra acquired all of the outstanding membership interests in Laserband LLC (a Missouri limited liability company) with $24,353,000 of the purchase price allocated to goodwill.

Changes in the net carrying value amount of goodwill were as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	94,942	$	79,703
Acquisition – LaserBand		0		24,353
Impairment charges		0		(9,114	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	94,942	$	94,942

The balance of goodwill as of January 1, 2012 of $79,703,000 is recorded net of impairment charges of $101,028,000 which were recognized in 2008.

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Note 7 – Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities

In December 2012, we began a plan, “2012 restructuring plan” to restructure our Location Solutions business management structure. We also announced a project to further optimize our manufacturing operations, which includes the consolidation and relocation of support functions.

During the third quarter of 2012, revenue from our Location Solutions business fell below plan, because of slower than anticipated shipments to the automotive and process manufacturing industries, and weakness in sales to the government sector. As a result, we initiated the Locations Solutions 2012 restructuring plan.

In the second quarter of 2013 management determined that additional restructuring actions would be required to meet our financial goals for the Location Solutions business.

During 2007, Zebra began a plan to outsource printer manufacturing to a third-party manufacturer. We completed the conversion to outsourcing in 2010. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that further supply chain cost reductions were possible by moving certain supply chain support operations closer to the contract printer manufacturing facility, which is located in China.

The costs below incurred through December 31, 2012, represent the costs related to the restructuring of our Location Solutions business management structure. Costs incurred for 2013 and costs expected to be incurred relate to the following: restructuring of Zebra’s manufacturing operations; relocation of a significant portion of Zebra’s supply chain operations from the U.S. to China; consolidating activities domestically; restructuring of our sales operations; restructuring certain corporate functions; and amending the Location Solutions “2012 restructuring plan” by adding additional restructuring charges to be incurred.

There were no exit and restructuring costs for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012. Exit and restructuring costs for 2013 are as follows:

	Three Months  Ended September 28, 2013			Nine Months  Ended September 28, 2013
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	440		$	3,338
Professional services		91			157
Relocation and transition costs		(12	)		20
Total	$	519		$	3,515

As of September 28, 2013, we have incurred the following exit and restructuring costs related to the Location Solutions business management structure and manufacturing operations relocation and restructuring (in thousands):

Type of Cost	Cost incurred through December 31, 2012		Costs incurred for the nine months ended September 28, 2013		Total costs incurred  as of September 28, 2013		Additional costs expected to be incurred		Total costs expected to be incurred
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	960	$	3,338	$	4,298	$	2,286	$	6,584
Professional services		0		157		157		0		157
Relocation and transition costs		0		20		20		150		170
Total	$	960	$	3,515	$	4,475	$	2,436	$	6,911

Liabilities and expenses below relate to the 2011 and 2012 exit and restructuring plans (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	967		$	1,048
Charged to earnings		3,515			0
Cash paid		(3,962	)		(872	)
Balance at the end of period	$	520		$	176

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Liabilities related to exit and restructuring activities are included in the accrued liabilities line item on the balance sheet. All exit costs are included in operating expenses under the line item exit and restructuring costs.

Note 8 – Derivative Instruments

Portions of our operations are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. We manage these risks using derivative financial instruments. We conduct business on a multinational basis in a variety of foreign currencies. Our exposure to market risk for changes in currency exchange rates arises from international financing activities between subsidiaries, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional foreign currencies and transactions arising from international trade. Our objective is to preserve the economic value of non-functional currency denominated cash flows and balances. We attempt to hedge transaction exposures with natural offsets to the extent possible and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign exchange forward and option contracts with third parties.

Credit and Market Risk

Financial instruments, including derivatives, expose us to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk related to interest and currency exchange rates. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk by requiring counterparties to maintain specific minimum credit standards, diversifying our business among several counterparties, and maintaining procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. Our counterparties in derivative transactions are commercial banks with significant experience trading derivative instruments. We monitor the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of our derivative and other financial instruments considering reasonably possible changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates and restrict the use of derivative financial instruments to hedging activities. In addition, we regularly monitor the creditworthiness of our customers to which we grant credit terms in the normal course of business. The terms and conditions of our credit sales are designed to mitigate or eliminate concentrations of credit risk with any single customer.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Zebra has determined that derivative instruments for hedges that have traded but have not settled are considered Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, and hedges that have not traded are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Derivative instruments are used to manage risk and are not used for trading or other speculative purposes; nor do we use leveraged derivative financial instruments. Our foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using broker quotations or market transactions, in either the listed or over-the-counter markets.

Hedging of Net Assets

We use forward contracts to manage exposure related to our British pound and euro denominated net assets. Forward contracts typically mature within three months after execution of the contracts. We record gains and losses on these contracts in income each quarter along with the transaction gains and losses related to our net asset positions. The gains and losses of our forward contracts are designed to offset the gains and losses of our net asset positions.

Summary financial information related to these activities included in our consolidated statement of earnings as other income (expense) is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Change in gains (losses) from foreign exchange derivatives	$	(1,611	)	$	(1,649	)	$	(892	)	$	(208	)
Gain (loss) on net foreign currency assets		1,438			1,135			159			(728	)
Foreign exchange loss	$	(173	)	$	(514	)	$	(733	)	$	(936	)

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Notional balance of outstanding contracts:
Pound/US dollar	£	2,476		£	3,810
Euro/US dollar	€	40,614		€	37,598
Net fair value of outstanding contracts	$	(26	)	$	18

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Hedging of Anticipated Sales

We manage the exchange rate risk of anticipated euro denominated sales using purchased options, forward contracts, and participating forwards. We designate these contracts as cash flow hedges which mature within twelve months after the execution of the contracts. Gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” until the contracts are settled and the hedged sales are realized. The deferred gains or losses are then reported as an increase or decrease to sales.

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” is as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	448	$	(8,599	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		103		(2,407	)
Net	$	345	$	(6,192	)

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges of future revenues is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Notional balance of outstanding contracts versus the dollar	€	90,237		€	88,680
Hedge effectiveness		100	%		100	%

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Net gains (losses) included in net sales	$	(1,135	)	$	1,967	$	(3,082	)	$	4,616

Forward Contracts

We record our forward contracts at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet as either short-term other assets or other liabilities, depending upon the fair value calculation as detailed in Note 2 of Zebra’s financial statements. The amounts recorded on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	$	2,739	$	2,045
Total	$	2,739	$	2,045

Note 9 – Warranty

In general, Zebra provides warranty coverage of one year on printers against defects in material and workmanship. Thermal printheads are warranted for six months and batteries are warranted for one year. Battery-based products, such as location tags, are covered by a 90-day warranty. A provision for warranty expense is recorded at the time of sale and adjusted quarterly based on historical warranty experience.

The following table is a summary of Zebra’s accrued warranty obligation (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	4,252		$	4,613
Warranty expense		5,417			4,667
Warranty payments		(5,520	)		(5,222	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	4,149		$	4,058

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Note 10 – Contingencies

We are subject to a variety of investigations, claims, suits and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. These legal proceedings include, but are not limited to intellectual property, employment, tort and breach of contract matters. We currently believe that the outcomes of such proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our business, cash flows, financial position, or results of operations. Any legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and management’s view of these matters and their potential effects may change in the future.

Note 11 – Stockholders’ Equity

Share count and par value data related to stockholders’ equity are as follows:

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Preferred Stock
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		10,000,000		10,000,000
Shares outstanding		0		0
Common Stock - Class A
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		150,000,000		150,000,000
Shares issued		72,151,857		72,151,857
Shares outstanding		50,229,576		50,908,267
Treasury stock
Shares held		21,922,281		21,243,590

During the nine-month period ended September 28, 2013, Zebra purchased 1,268,761 shares of common stock for $58,459,233 under a board-authorized share repurchase plan. For the nine-month period ended September 29, 2012, we purchased 1,073,863 shares of common stock for $39,697,000.

A roll forward of Class A common shares outstanding is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year		50,908,267			52,095,166
Repurchases		(1,268,761	)		(1,073,863	)
Stock option and ESPP issuances		532,777			176,274
Restricted share issuances		238,325			236,576
Restricted share forfeitures		(15,973	)		(113,640	)
Shares withheld for tax obligations		(165,059	)		(68,129	)
Balance at the end of the period		50,229,576			51,252,384

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Note 12 – Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share were computed as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Weighted average shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		50,590		51,566		50,808		51,775
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		334		243		363		266
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		50,924		51,809		51,171		52,041
Earnings (loss):
Income from continuing operations	$	38,600	$	26,581	$	92,700	$	87,098
Income from discontinued operations		0		516		8		816
Net income	$	38,600	$	27,097	$	92,708	$	87,914
Basic per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.52	$	1.82	$	1.68
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.02
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.53	$	1.82	$	1.70
Diluted per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.51	$	1.81	$	1.67
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.02
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.52	$	1.81	$	1.69

Potentially dilutive securities excluded from the earnings per share calculation consist of stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs) with an exercise price greater than the average market closing price of the Class A common stock. These excluded options and SARs were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Potentially dilutive shares		351,000		2,150,000		879,000		1,809,000

Note 13 – Share-Based Compensation

Zebra has a share-based compensation plan and a stock purchase plan. Zebra recognizes compensation costs using the straight-line method over the vesting period of up to five years.

The compensation expense and the related tax benefit for share-based payments were included in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Cost of sales	$	140	$	287	$	600	$	820
Selling and marketing		491		511		1,497		1,271
Research and development		406		374		1,190		1,196
General and administrative		1,831		2,268		6,085		8,198
Total compensation	$	2,868	$	3,440	$	9,372	$	11,485
Income tax benefit	$	985	$	1,217	$	3,237	$	4,003

Cash flows resulting from the tax benefits of tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows in the statement of cash flows. The tax benefits classified as financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 were $4,170,000 and for the nine months ended September 29, 2012 were $1,492,000.

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The fair value of share-based compensation is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial model. Volatility is based on an average of the implied volatility in the open market and the annualized volatility of Zebra stock prices over our entire stock history. Stock option grants in the table below include both stock options, all of which were non-qualified, and stock appreciation rights (SARs) of which all will be settled in Zebra stock. Restricted stock grants are valued at the market closing price on the date of the grant. The following table shows the weighted-average assumptions used for grants of SARs as well as the fair value of the grants based on those assumptions:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Forfeiture rate		10.31	%		10.21	%
Volatility		32.00	%		35.90	%
Risk free interest rate		.82	%		.94	%
Range of interest rates		0.02% - 1.78	%		0.07% - 1.95	%
Expected weighted-average life		5.42 years			5.48 years
Fair value of stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted	$	4,443,000		$	5,507,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of SARs granted	$	13.83		$	12.84

Stock option activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Options	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,531,844		$	41.69
Exercised		(371,775	)		37.74
Expired		(20,145	)		47.37
Outstanding at end of period		1,139,924		$	42.88
Exercisable at end of period		1,139,924		$	42.88
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	2,909,000

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 28, 2013:

	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	3,941,000	$	3,941,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		2.5 years		2.5 years

SAR activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
SARs	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,535,804		$	31.66
Granted		321,222			46.05
Exercised		(351,869	)		24.98
Forfeited		(71,734	)		36.96
Expired		(2,643	)		33.70
Outstanding at end of period		1,430,780		$	36.26
Exercisable at end of period		544,300		$	30.58
Intrinsic value of exercised SARs	$	7,422,000

The terms of the SARs are established under either the 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan or the 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “Plans”) and the applicable SAR agreement. Once vested, a SAR entitles the holder to receive a payment equal to the difference between the per-share grant price of the SAR and the fair market value of a share of Zebra stock on the date the SAR is exercised, multiplied by the number of SARs exercised. Exercised SARs are settled in whole shares of Zebra stock, and any fraction of a share is settled in cash. The SARs granted typically vest annually in four equal amounts on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, with some SARs vesting over a period of five years. All SARs expire 10 years after the grant date.

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The following table summarizes information about SARs outstanding at September 28, 2013:

	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	13,024,000	$	7,943,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		7.8 years		6.9 years

Time vested restricted stock award activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair  Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		444,362		$	35.43
Granted		163,989			46.07
Released		(158,108	)		30.92
Forfeited		(12,794	)		40.07
Outstanding at end of period		437,449		$	40.91

The terms of Zebra’s restricted stock grants are defined in the Plans and the applicable award agreements. Restricted stock grants consist of time vested restricted stock awards (RSAs) and performance share awards (PSAs). Zebra’s restricted stock awards are expensed over the vesting period of the related award, typically three to five years. Compensation cost is calculated as the market date fair value on the grant date multiplied by the number of shares granted.

Performance share award activity granted under the Plans, are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Performance Share Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair  Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		265,829		$	33.55
Granted		187,794			35.17
Released		(253,484	)		27.90
Forfeited		(4,980	)		41.46
Outstanding at end of period		195,159		$	42.25

	As of
	September 28, 2013
Awards granted under Zebra’s equity-based compensation plans:
Unearned compensation costs related to awards granted	$	20,064,000
Period expected to be recognized over		2.5 years

The fair value of the purchase rights issued under the stock purchase plan is estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions for purchase rights granted. Expected lives of three months to one year have been used along with these assumptions.

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Fair market value	$	41.69		$	34.93
Option price	$	39.61		$	33.18
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Expected volatility		17	%		21	%
Risk free interest rate		0.05	%		0.06	%

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Note 14 – Income Taxes

Zebra has identified, evaluated, and measured the amount of income tax benefits to be recognized for all of our income tax positions. Included in deferred tax assets are amounts related to federal and state net operating losses acquired as part of our acquisition of WhereNet Corporation in 2007. We intend to utilize these net operating loss carryforwards to offset future income taxes.

Zebra earns a significant amount of its operating income outside of the U.S., which is deemed to be permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. We do not intend to repatriate funds. Repatriation would result in higher effective tax rates. Borrowing in the U.S. would result in increased interest expense.

An audit of U.S. federal tax returns for years 2008 through 2010 was completed in 2012. The Internal Revenue Service is currently in the process of auditing the 2011 federal return. The tax years 2010 through 2012 remain open to examination by multiple state taxing jurisdictions. Tax authorities in the United Kingdom have completed income tax audits for tax years through 2011.

Zebra’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. For the nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, we did not accrue any interest or penalties into income tax expense.

	Three Months Ended						Nine months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Effective tax rate		18.1	%		31.0	%		18.4	%		27.5	%

The effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 was 18.4% compared with 27.5% which reflects a discrete item for a nondeductible asset impairment charge increasing the effective tax rate by 2.0% for the first nine months of 2012. The 2013 effective tax rate reflects higher profits in lower-rate international jurisdictions in addition to 9 months of tax benefits derived from tax planning income tax strategies put into place during the second half of 2012. In addition, the US R&D credit reinstatement for the 2012 income tax year resulted in a tax benefit of $400,000 recorded in the first quarter. In addition, as a result of filing the 2012 federal income tax return during the third quarter, we recorded a onetime income tax benefit in the amount of $715,000 or a reduction of 1.5% related to differences between the income tax provision and the actual return that was filed.

Note 15 – Other Comprehensive Income

Stockholders’ equity includes certain items classified as accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), including:

• Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions relate to derivative instruments used to hedge the currency exchange rates for forecasted euro sales. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, and we have deferred income statement recognition of gains and losses until the hedged transaction occurs. See Note 8 for more details.

• Unrealized gains (losses) on investments are deferred from income statement recognition until the gains or losses are realized.

• Foreign currency translation adjustment relates to our non-U.S. subsidiary companies that have designated a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. We are required to translate the subsidiary functional currency financial statements to dollars using a combination of historical, period-end, and average foreign exchange rates. This combination of rates creates the foreign currency translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income.

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The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of June 29, 2013			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Three Months ended September 28, 2013			As of September 28, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(821	)	$	(563	)	$	(749	) (1)	$	(1,312	)	$	(2,133	)
Income tax (benefit)		(191	)		(118	)		(187	)		(305	)		(496	)
Net		(630	)		(445	)		(562	)		(1,007	)		(1,637	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		(844	)		518			106	(2)		624			(220	)
Income tax (benefit)		(283	)		157			34			191			(92	)
Net		(561	)		361			72			433			(128	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,404	)		182			0	(3)		182			(8,222	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(9,595	)	$	98		$	(490	)	$	(392	)	$	(9,987	)

	As of June 30, 2012			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Three Months ended September 29, 2012			As of September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	4,017		$	(6,997	)	$	1,736	(1)	$	(5,261	)	$	(1,244	)
Income tax (benefit)		1,004			(1,749	)		434			(1,315	)		(311	)
Net		3,013			(5,248	)		1,302			(3,946	)		(933	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		0			484			74	(2)		558			558
Income tax (benefit)		(15	)		138			28			166			151
Net		15			346			46			392			407
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,775	)		91			(79	) (3)		12			(8,763	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(5,747	)	$	(4,811	)	$	1,269		$	(3,542	)	$	(9,289	)

(1) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on hedging transactions are included in net sales of tangible products.

(2) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on investments are included in investment income.

(3) Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income, are included in foreign exchange.

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The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of December  31, 2012			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Nine Months ended September 28, 2013			As of September 28, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(2,581	)	$	3,096		$	(2,648	) (1)	$	448		$	(2,133	)
Income tax (benefit)		(599	)		765			(662	)		103			(496	)
Net		(1,982	)		2,331			(1,986	)		345			(1,637	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		540			(1,140	)		380	(2)		(760	)		(220	)
Income tax (benefit)		162			(373	)		119			(254	)		(92	)
Net		378			(767	)		261			(506	)		(128	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,721	)		390			109	(3)		499			(8,222	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(10,325	)	$	1,954		$	(1,616	)	$	338		$	(9,987	)

	As of December  31, 2011			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Nine Months ended September 29, 2012			As of September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	7,355		$	(12,971	)	$	4,372	(1)	$	(8,599	)	$	(1,244	)
Income tax (benefit)		2,096			(3,500	)		1,093			(2,407	)		(311	)
Net		5,259			(9,471	)		3,279			(6,192	)		(933	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		(797	)		1,131			224	(2)		1,355			558
Income tax (benefit)		(287	)		353			85			438			151
Net		(510	)		778			139			917			407
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,961	)		277			(79	) (3)		198			(8,763	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(4,212	)	$	(8,416	)	$	3,339		$	(5,077	)	$	(9,289	)

(1) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on hedging transactions are included in net sales of tangible products.

(2) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on investments are included in investment income.

(3) Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income, are included in foreign exchange.

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Note 16 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued update 2013-02, ASC 220, Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This updated guidance sets requirements for presentation for significant items reclassified to net income in their entirety during the period and for items not reclassified to net income in their entirety during period. This standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this standard includes additional disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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

Results of Operations: Third Quarter of 2013 versus Third Quarter of 2012

Consolidated Results of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012			Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales - 2013		Percent of Net Sales - 2012
Net sales
Net sales of tangible products	$	249,919	$	239,786			4.2			94.8		95.1
Revenue from services & software		13,604		12,251			11.0			5.2		4.9
Total net sales		263,523		252,037			4.6			100.0		100.0
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales of tangible products		128,191		118,751			7.9			48.6		47.1
Cost of services & software		6,722		6,362			5.7			2.6		2.5
Total cost of sales		134,913		125,113			7.8			51.2		49.6
Gross profit		128,610		126,924			1.3			48.8		50.4
Operating expenses		81,841		88,159			(7.2	)		31.1		35.0
Operating income		46,769		38,765			20.6			17.7		15.4
Other income		372		(267	)		N/M			0.1		(0.1	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		47,141		38,498			22.5			17.8		15.3
Income taxes		8,541		11,917			(28.3	)		3.2		4.7
Income from continuing operations		38,600		26,581			45.2			14.6		10.6
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		0		516			N/M			0.0		0.2
Net income	$	38,600	$	27,097			42.5			14.6		10.8
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.51			49.0
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01			N/M
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.52			46.2

Consolidated Results of Operations – Third quarter

Sales

Net sales for the third quarter of 2013 compared with the corresponding 2012 quarter, increased 4.6% primarily from increased sales of supplies, aftermarket parts and services. Organic growth of Zebra’s label and wristband business played a significant role in the increase of supplies sales.

Sales by product category were as follows (amounts in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
Product Category	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales 2013		Percent of Net Sales 2012
Hardware	$	186,721	$	183,053		2.0			70.8		72.6
Supplies		61,897		55,423		11.7			23.5		22.0
Service and software		13,604		12,251		11.0			5.2		4.9
Subtotal products		262,222		250,727		4.6			99.5		99.5
Shipping and handling		1,301		1,310		(0.7	)		0.5		0.5
Total net sales	$	263,523	$	252,037		4.6			100.0		100.0

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Zebra experienced sales growth across all regions in comparison to 2012. This growth is primarily due to Asia-Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa experiencing improved business conditions during the quarter. Movement in foreign currency and hedge activity offset sales growth and decreased sales by $865,000.

Sales to customers by geographic region were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
Geographic Region	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change		Percent of Net Sales 2013		Percent of Net Sales 2012
Europe, Middle East and Africa	$	79,225	$	75,637		4.7		30.1		30.0
Latin America		26,252		26,188		0.2		10.0		10.4
Asia-Pacific		41,922		36,843		13.8		15.9		14.6
Total International		147,399		138,668		6.3		56.0		55.0
North America		116,124		113,369		2.4		44.0		45.0
Total net sales	$	263,523	$	252,037		4.6		100.0		100.0

Gross Profit

Gross profit of 48.8%, versus 50.4% in 2012, reflects changes in product mix and higher costs for freight-in. Favorable movements in foreign currency increased third quarter gross profit by $2,259,000.

Printer unit volumes and average selling price information is summarized below:

	Three Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change
Total printers shipped		325,395		310,972		4.6
Average selling price of printers shipped	$	482	$	492		(2.0	)

For the third quarter of 2013, unit volumes increased compared to the third quarter of 2012, with notable volume increases in desktop and mobile printers, offset by volume decreases in table top printers. The average selling price decreased 2.0% in comparison to the third quarter of 2012. This reduction is the result of product mix. The average selling price improved 4.3% from second quarter of 2013, because of an improved product mix.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the third quarter decreased 7.2% principally related to a goodwill impairment charge of $9,114,000 incurred in 2012. Operating expenses before the impairment charge increased 3.5% from higher compensation costs, outside professional services, as well as increased amortization and exit and restructuring costs.

Operating expenses are summarized below (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
Operating Expenses	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales  2013		Percent of Net Sales  2012
Selling and marketing	$	34,395	$	32,321		6.4			13.1		12.8
Research and development		22,376		22,007		1.7			8.5		8.7
General and administrative		22,452		22,481		N/M			8.5		9.0
Amortization of intangible assets		1,831		1,670		9.6			0.7		0.7
Acquisition costs		268		566		(52.7	)		0.1		0.2
Exit and restructuring costs		519		0		N/M			0.2		0.0
Asset impairment charge		0		9,114		N/M			0		3.6
Total operating expenses	$	81,841	$	88,159		(7.2	)		31.1		35.0

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Other Income (Expense)

The change in other income is primarily due to a reduction in foreign exchange loss compared with the third quarter 2012.

Our non-operating income and expense items are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Investment income	$	550		$	541
Foreign exchange loss		(173	)		(514	)
Other, net		(5	)		(294	)
Total other income	$	372		$	(267	)

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2013 was 18.1% compared with 31.0% which is the result of higher profits in lower-rate jurisdictions and the absence of a discrete item for a nondeductible asset impairment charge that was incurred in 2012. The inability to deduct the assets impairment charge for tax purposes increased the effective tax rate by 8.2% for the third quarter of 2012.

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Results of Operations: Nine months ended September 28, 2013 versus nine months ended September 29, 2012

Consolidated Results of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except percentages):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012			Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales - 2013		Percent of Net Sales - 2012
Net sales
Net sales of tangible products	$	714,949	$	706,970			1.1			94.9		95.2
Revenue from services & software		38,671		36,019			7.4			5.1		4.8
Total net sales		753,620		742,989			1.4			100.0		100.0
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales of tangible products		370,966		357,764			3.7			49.2		48.2
Cost of services & software		20,072		18,041			11.3			2.7		2.4
Total cost of sales		391,038		375,805			4.1			51.9		50.6
Gross profit		362,582		367,184			(1.3	)		48.1		49.4
Operating expenses		251,396		246,951			1.8			33.4		33.2
Operating income		111,186		120,233			(7.5	)		14.7		16.2
Other income		2,435		(121	)		N/M			0.4		0.0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		113,621		120,112			(5.4	)		15.1		16.2
Income taxes		20,921		33,014			(36.6	)		2.8		4.5
Income from continuing operations		92,700		87,098			6.4			12.3		11.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		8		816			(99.0	)		0.0		0.1
Net Income	$	92,708	$	87,914			5.5			12.3		11.8
Diluted earnings per share
Income from continuing operations	$	1.81	$	1.67			8.4
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.02			N/M
Net income	$	1.81	$	1.69			7.1

Consolidated Results of Operations – Year to date

Sales

Net sales for the first nine months of 2013, compared with the same 2012 period, increased 1.4%. Weak business conditions from the first half of 2013 were partially offset by the inclusion of net sales attributable to the LaserBand acquisition in July 2012. The growth in supplies, which includes labels and wristbands, is the result of the LaserBand acquisition in July 2012 plus organic growth in supplies. Movement in foreign currency and hedge activity offset sales growth and decreased consolidated sales by $4,786,000.

Sales by product category were as follows (amounts in thousands, except percentages):

	Nine Months Ended
Product Category	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales - 2013		Percent of Net Sales - 2012
Hardware	$	532,350	$	548,222		(2.9	)		70.7		73.9
Supplies		178,638		154,893		15.3			23.7		20.8
Service and software		38,671		36,019		7.4			5.1		4.8
Subtotal products		749,659		739,134		1.4			99.5		99.5
Shipping and handling		3,961		3,855		2.7			0.5		0.5
Total net sales	$	753,620	$	742,989		1.4			100.0		100.0

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North America and Asia Pacific contributed to an overall growth of 1.4%. Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) experienced a stronger third quarter during 2013 offsetting weak business conditions from the first half of 2013.

Sales to customers by geographic region were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	Nine Months Ended
Geographic Region	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales – 2013		Percent of Net Sales – 2012
Europe, Middle East and Africa	$	237,811	$	239,615		(0.8	)		31.6		32.3
Latin America		73,706		73,846		(0.2	)		9.8		9.9
Asia-Pacific		111,803		105,912		5.6			14.8		14.3
Total International		423,320		419,373		0.9			56.2		56.5
North America		330,300		323,616		2.1			43.8		43.5
Total net sales	$	753,620	$	742,989		1.4			100.0		100.0

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased 1.3% due to unfavorable movements in product mix, special one-time pricing on large transactions, lower average selling price and higher freight-in costs. As a result, gross profit margin declined to 48.1% from 49.4%. Favorable movements in foreign currency increased gross profit by $3,440,000.

Printer unit volumes and average selling price information is summarized below:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change
Total printers shipped		953,420		938,827		1.6
Average selling price of printers shipped	$	471	$	488		(3.5	)

For the first nine months of 2013, unit volumes increased compared to the same period of 2012, with notable volume increases in desktop, kiosk, and card printers. The decrease in average selling price is a result of a change in product mix, special one-time pricing on large transactions and promotions on end of life inventory.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the nine month period increased 5.7% before the impairment charge of $9,114,000 in 2012, and 1.8% including the impairment charge. The increase is principally related to higher expenses for compensation costs and outside professional services as well as increased amortization expense and exit and restructuring costs. Amortization expense increases resulted from intangible assets acquired in our LaserBand acquisition in July 2012.

Operating expenses are summarized below (in thousands, except percentages):

	Nine Months Ended
Operating Expenses	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales  2013		Percent of Net Sales  2012
Selling and marketing	$	101,740	$	96,593		5.3			13.5		13.0
Research and development		67,435		64,759		4.1			9.0		8.7
General and administrative		71,781		71,203		0.8			9.5		9.6
Amortization of intangible assets		5,557		3,210		73.1			0.7		0.4
Acquisition costs		1,368		2,072		(34.0	)		0.2		0.3
Exit and restructuring costs		3,515		0		N/M			0.5		0.0
Asset impairment charge		0		9,114		N/M			0.0		1.2
Total operating expenses	$	251,396	$	246,951		1.8			33.4		33.2

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Exit and restructuring costs

During the third quarter of 2012, revenue from Location Solutions fell below plan from slower than anticipated growth in the automotive and process manufacturing industries, weakness in the government sector. As a result, we initiated the Locations Solutions 2012 restructuring plan.

In the second quarter of 2013 management determined that additional restructuring actions would be required to meet our financial goals for the Location Solutions business. We anticipate that the results of our restructuring actions will reduce costs of the Location Solutions business by $4,000,000 per year. These savings should be fully realized by the first quarter 2014. The savings from the Location Solutions restructuring plan will primarily benefit cost of goods sold, engineering and selling and marketing expenses.

During 2007, Zebra began a plan to outsource printer manufacturing to a third-party contract manufacturer. The transition to the third-party manufacturer was completed during 2010. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that further supply chain cost reductions were possible by moving certain supply chain support operations closer to our contract printer manufacturer’s facility, which is located in China. We anticipate these actions will generate $2,600,000 in savings to our cost of goods sold. These actions should be completed by the end of 2013.

Other Income (Expense)

Investment income decreased due to a lower yield on invested financial assets compared with 2012. The increase in other income is the result of a net $1,557,000 favorable litigation settlement associated with an investment loss that was recorded in prior years.

Zebra’s non-operating income and expense items are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Investment income	$	1,700		$	1,959
Foreign exchange loss		(733	)		(936	)
Other, net		1,468			(1,144	)
Total other income	$	2,435		$	(121	)

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 was 18.4% compared with 27.5% which reflects a discrete item for a nondeductible asset impairment charge increasing the effective tax rate by 2.0% for the first nine months of 2012. The 2013 effective tax rate reflects higher profits in lower-rate international jurisdictions in addition to 9 months of tax benefits derived from tax planning income tax strategies put into place during the second half of 2012. In addition, the US R&D credit reinstatement for the 2012 income tax year resulted in a tax benefit of $400,000 recorded in the first quarter. In addition, as a result of filing the 2012 federal income tax return during the third quarter, we recorded a onetime income tax benefit in the amount of $715,000 or a reduction of 1.5% related to differences between the income tax provision and the actual return that was filed.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

(Amounts in thousands, except percentages):

	Nine Months Ended
Rate of Return Analysis:	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Average cash and marketable securities balances	$	430,200		$	347,745
Annualized rate of return		0.5	%		0.8	%

Average cash and marketable securities balances for the first nine months of 2013 increased compared to 2012 as a result of increased cash and marketable securities in 2013 versus comparable levels in 2012.

As of September 28, 2013, Zebra had $466,325,000 in cash and investments and marketable securities, compared with $394,075,000 at December 31, 2012. Factors affecting cash and investment balances during the first nine months of 2013 include the following (changes below include the impact of foreign currency):

• Inventories decreased $16,702,000 due to a decrease in raw materials and finished goods.

• Accounts receivable increased $6,641,000 due to increased sales and timing of receipts.

• Accrued liabilities decreased $6,256,000 due to the timing of annual bonus payments and regular payroll.

• Purchases of treasury shares totaled $58,459,000.

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Management believes that existing capital resources and funds generated from operations are sufficient to finance anticipated capital requirements.

Zebra earns a significant amount of its operating income outside of the U.S., which is deemed to be permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. Zebra does not intend to repatriate these funds. Should Zebra require more capital in the U.S. than is generated by our operations, we could elect to repatriate funds held in foreign jurisdictions or raise capital in the U.S. through debt or equity issuances. Repatriation would result in higher effective tax rates. Borrowing in the U.S. would result in increased interest expense.

Significant Customer

Our net sales to significant customers as a percentage of total net sales were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Customer A		17.5	%		20.8	%		16.6	%		21.0	%
Customer B		12.9	%		11.2	%		13.1	%		11.0	%
Customer C		12.6	%		10.5	%		12.3	%		10.0	%

No other customer accounted for 10% or more of total net sales during these periods. The customers disclosed above are distributors (i.e. not end users) of Zebra’s products.

Safe Harbor

Forward-looking statements contained in this filing are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zebra’s industry, market conditions, general domestic and international economic conditions, and other factors. These factors include:

• Market acceptance of Zebra’s printer and software products and competitors’ product offerings and the potential effects of technological changes,

• The effect of global market conditions, including North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa and other regions in which we do business,

• Our ability to control manufacturing and operating costs,

• The availability of credit and the volatility of capital markets, which may affect our suppliers and customers,

• Success of acquisitions and their integration,

• Interest rate and financial market conditions because of our large investment portfolio,

• The effect of natural disaster on our business,

• Foreign exchange rates due to the large percentage of our international sales and operations, and

• The outcome of litigation in which Zebra is involved, particularly litigation or claims related to infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.

When used in this document and documents referenced, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will” and “expect” and similar expressions as they relate to Zebra or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We encourage readers of this report to review Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, for a further discussion of issues that could affect Zebra’s future results. Zebra undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this report.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There were no material changes in Zebra’s market risk during the quarter ended September 28, 2013. For additional information on market risk, refer to the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

In the normal course of business, portions of Zebra’s operations are subject to fluctuations in currency values. We manage these risks using derivative financial instruments. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further discussion of derivative instruments.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. The evaluation was conducted under the supervision of our Disclosure Committee, and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that (i) the information required to be disclosed by us in this report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or furnish under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter covered by this report, there have been no changes in our internal controls that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. 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. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within Zebra have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information included 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 year ended December 31, 2012, and the factors identified under “Safe Harbor” at the end of Item 2 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing Zebra. 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, cash flows and/or results of operations.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Treasury Shares

During the third quarter of 2013, Zebra purchased 641,719 shares of Zebra’s Class A Common Stock at a weighted average share price of $46.59 per share, as follows:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs		Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the program
July 2013 (June 30 – July 27)		23,282	$	44.00		23,282		1,372,012
August 2013 (July 28 – August 24)		266,341	$	47.63		266,341		1,105,671
September 2013 (August 25 – September 28)		352,096	$	45.97		352,096		753,575

(1) On November 4, 2011, Zebra’s Board authorized the purchase of up to an additional 3,000,000 shares under our stock repurchase program. This authorization does not have an expiration date.

(2) During the third quarter, Zebra acquired 544 shares of Zebra Class A Common Stock through the withholding of shares necessary to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards. These shares were acquired at an average price of $47.85 per share.

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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
32.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	The following financial information from Zebra Technologies Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended September 28, 2013, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the consolidated balance sheets; (ii) the consolidated statements of earnings; (iii) the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iv) the consolidated statements of cash flows; and (v) notes to consolidated financial statements.

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SIGNATURES

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

	ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Date: November 5, 2013	By:	/s/ Anders Gustafsson
		Anders Gustafsson
		Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 5, 2013	By:	/s/ Michael C. Smiley
		Michael C. Smiley
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Anders Gustafsson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Zebra Technologies Corporation;

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 quarterly 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 quarterly 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 the 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 quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this quarterly 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; and

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 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: November 5, 2013	By:	/s/Anders Gustafsson
		Anders Gustafsson
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael C. Smiley, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Zebra Technologies Corporation;

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 quarterly 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 quarterly 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 the 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 quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this quarterly 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; and

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 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: November 5, 2013	By:	/s/ Michael C. Smiley
		Michael C. Smiley
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Zebra Technologies Corporation (Zebra) on Form 10-Q for the period that ended September 28, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Anders Gustafsson, Chief Executive Officer of Zebra, 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 result of operations of Zebra.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or another document authenticating, acknowledging or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Zebra and will be retained by Zebra and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date: November 5, 2013	By:	/s/Anders Gustafsson
		Anders Gustafsson
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Zebra Technologies Corporation (Zebra) on Form 10-Q for the period that ended September 28, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael C. Smiley, Chief Financial Officer of Zebra, 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 result of operations of Zebra.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or another document authenticating, acknowledging or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Zebra and will be retained by Zebra and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date: November 5, 2013	By:	/s/ Michael C. Smiley
		Michael C. Smiley
		Chief Financial Officer

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Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Note 12 – Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share were computed as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Weighted average shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		50,590		51,566		50,808		51,775
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		334		243		363		266
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		50,924		51,809		51,171		52,041
Earnings (loss):
Income from continuing operations	$	38,600	$	26,581	$	92,700	$	87,098
Income from discontinued operations		0		516		8		816
Net income	$	38,600	$	27,097	$	92,708	$	87,914
Basic per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.52	$	1.82	$	1.68
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.02
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.53	$	1.82	$	1.70
Diluted per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.51	$	1.81	$	1.67
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.02
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.52	$	1.81	$	1.69

Potentially dilutive securities excluded from the earnings per share calculation consist of stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs) with an exercise price greater than the average market closing price of the Class A common stock. These excluded options and SARs were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Potentially dilutive shares		351,000		2,150,000		879,000		1,809,000

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Stockholders' Equity - Share Count and Par Value Data Related to Stockholders' Equity (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock - class A, par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock - class A, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock - class A, shares issued	72,151,857	72,151,857
Common stock - class A, shares outstanding	50,229,576	50,908,267	51,252,384	52,095,166
Treasury stock, shares held	21,922,281	21,243,590

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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
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 38,600	$ 27,097	$ 92,708	$ 87,914
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, net of income taxes	(1,007)	(3,946)	345	(6,192)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of income taxes	433	392	(506)	917
Foreign currency translation adjustment	182	12	499	198
Comprehensive income	$ 38,208	$ 23,555	$ 93,046	$ 82,837

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Note 5 – Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Raw material	$	30,095		$	31,350
Work in process		766			921
Deferred costs of long-term contracts		403			604
Finished goods		88,433			104,137
Inventories, gross		119,697			137,012
Inventory reserves		(13,069	)		(13,655	)
Inventories, net	$	106,628		$	123,357

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Raw material	$	30,095		$	31,350
Work in process		766			921
Deferred costs of long-term contracts		403			604
Finished goods		88,433			104,137
Inventories, gross		119,697			137,012
Inventory reserves		(13,069	)		(13,655	)
Inventories, net	$	106,628		$	123,357

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Share-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used for Employee Purchase Rights Granted Under Stock Purchase Plan (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair market value	$ 41.69	$ 34.93
Option price	$ 39.61	$ 33.18
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected volatility	17.00%	21.00%
Risk free interest rate	0.05%	0.06%

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Earnings Per Share - Computation of Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Weighted average shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	50,590	51,566	50,808	51,775
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding	334	243	363	266
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	50,924	51,809	51,171	52,041
Earnings (loss):
Income from continuing operations	$ 38,600	$ 26,581	$ 92,700	$ 87,098
Income from discontinued operations	0	516	8	816
Net income	$ 38,600	$ 27,097	$ 92,708	$ 87,914
Basic per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.76	$ 0.52	$ 1.82	$ 1.68
Income from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.01	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Net income	$ 0.76	$ 0.53	$ 1.82	$ 1.70
Diluted per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.76	$ 0.51	$ 1.81	$ 1.67
Income from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.01	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Net income	$ 0.76	$ 0.52	$ 1.81	$ 1.69

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Share-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Note 13 – Share-Based Compensation

Zebra has a share-based compensation plan and a stock purchase plan. Zebra recognizes compensation costs using the straight-line method over the vesting period of up to five years.

The compensation expense and the related tax benefit for share-based payments were included in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Cost of sales	$	140	$	287	$	600	$	820
Selling and marketing		491		511		1,497		1,271
Research and development		406		374		1,190		1,196
General and administrative		1,831		2,268		6,085		8,198
Total compensation	$	2,868	$	3,440	$	9,372	$	11,485
Income tax benefit	$	985	$	1,217	$	3,237	$	4,003

Cash flows resulting from the tax benefits of tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows in the statement of cash flows. The tax benefits classified as financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 were $4,170,000 and for the nine months ended September 29, 2012 were $1,492,000.

The fair value of share-based compensation is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial model. Volatility is based on an average of the implied volatility in the open market and the annualized volatility of Zebra stock prices over our entire stock history. Stock option grants in the table below include both stock options, all of which were non-qualified, and stock appreciation rights (SARs) of which all will be settled in Zebra stock. Restricted stock grants are valued at the market closing price on the date of the grant. The following table shows the weighted-average assumptions used for grants of SARs as well as the fair value of the grants based on those assumptions:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Forfeiture rate		10.31	%		10.21	%
Volatility		32.00	%		35.90	%
Risk free interest rate		.82	%		.94	%
Range of interest rates		0.02% - 1.78	%		0.07% - 1.95	%
Expected weighted-average life		5.42 years			5.48 years
Fair value of stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted	$	4,443,000		$	5,507,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of SARs granted	$	13.83		$	12.84

Stock option activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Options	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,531,844		$	41.69
Exercised		(371,775	)		37.74
Expired		(20,145	)		47.37
Outstanding at end of period		1,139,924		$	42.88
Exercisable at end of period		1,139,924		$	42.88
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	2,909,000

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 28, 2013:

	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	3,941,000	$	3,941,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		2.5 years		2.5 years

SAR activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
SARs	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,535,804		$	31.66
Granted		321,222			46.05
Exercised		(351,869	)		24.98
Forfeited		(71,734	)		36.96
Expired		(2,643	)		33.70
Outstanding at end of period		1,430,780		$	36.26
Exercisable at end of period		544,300		$	30.58
Intrinsic value of exercised SARs	$	7,422,000

The terms of the SARs are established under either the 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan or the 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “Plans”) and the applicable SAR agreement. Once vested, a SAR entitles the holder to receive a payment equal to the difference between the per-share grant price of the SAR and the fair market value of a share of Zebra stock on the date the SAR is exercised, multiplied by the number of SARs exercised. Exercised SARs are settled in whole shares of Zebra stock, and any fraction of a share is settled in cash. The SARs granted typically vest annually in four equal amounts on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, with some SARs vesting over a period of five years. All SARs expire 10 years after the grant date.

The following table summarizes information about SARs outstanding at September 28, 2013:

	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	13,024,000	$	7,943,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		7.8 years		6.9 years

Time vested restricted stock award activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair  Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		444,362		$	35.43
Granted		163,989			46.07
Released		(158,108	)		30.92
Forfeited		(12,794	)		40.07
Outstanding at end of period		437,449		$	40.91

The terms of Zebra’s restricted stock grants are defined in the Plans and the applicable award agreements. Restricted stock grants consist of time vested restricted stock awards (RSAs) and performance share awards (PSAs). Zebra’s restricted stock awards are expensed over the vesting period of the related award, typically three to five years. Compensation cost is calculated as the market date fair value on the grant date multiplied by the number of shares granted.

Performance share award activity granted under the Plans, are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Performance Share Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair  Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		265,829		$	33.55
Granted		187,794			35.17
Released		(253,484	)		27.90
Forfeited		(4,980	)		41.46
Outstanding at end of period		195,159		$	42.25

	As of
	September 28, 2013
Awards granted under Zebra’s equity-based compensation plans:
Unearned compensation costs related to awards granted	$	20,064,000
Period expected to be recognized over		2.5 years

The fair value of the purchase rights issued under the stock purchase plan is estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions for purchase rights granted. Expected lives of three months to one year have been used along with these assumptions.

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Fair market value	$	41.69		$	34.93
Option price	$	39.61		$	33.18
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Expected volatility		17	%		21	%
Risk free interest rate		0.05	%		0.06	%

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Derivative Instruments - Financial Information Related to Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross	$ (1,312)	$ (5,261)	$ 448	$ (8,599)
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions, (Income) tax expense (benefit)	(305)	(1,315)	103	(2,407)
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions, Net	(1,007)	(3,946)	345	(6,192)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross			448	(8,599)
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions, (Income) tax expense (benefit)			103	(2,407)
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions, Net			$ 345	$ (6,192)

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Earnings Per Share - Potentially Dilutive Securities Excluded from Earnings Per Share Calculation (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Potentially dilutive shares	351,000	2,150,000	879,000	1,809,000

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Investments and Marketable Securities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments And Cash [Abstract]
Foreign cash and investments	$ 232,187,000	$ 173,483,000

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Financial Information Related to Hedging of Net Assets Included in Consolidated Statement of Earnings

Summary financial information related to these activities included in our consolidated statement of earnings as other income (expense) is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Change in gains (losses) from foreign exchange derivatives	$	(1,611	)	$	(1,649	)	$	(892	)	$	(208	)
Gain (loss) on net foreign currency assets		1,438			1,135			159			(728	)
Foreign exchange loss	$	(173	)	$	(514	)	$	(733	)	$	(936	)

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Notional balance of outstanding contracts:
Pound/US dollar	£	2,476		£	3,810
Euro/US dollar	€	40,614		€	37,598
Net fair value of outstanding contracts	$	(26	)	$	18

Financial Information Related to Cash Flow Hedges

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” is as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	448	$	(8,599	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		103		(2,407	)
Net	$	345	$	(6,192	)

Financial Information Related to Cash Flow Hedges of Future Revenues

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges of future revenues is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Notional balance of outstanding contracts versus the dollar	€	90,237		€	88,680
Hedge effectiveness		100	%		100	%

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Net gains (losses) included in net sales	$	(1,135	)	$	1,967	$	(3,082	)	$	4,616

Forward Contract Amounts Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet

The amounts recorded on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	$	2,739	$	2,045
Total	$	2,739	$	2,045

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Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Summary of Exit and Restructuring Costs Incurred

There were no exit and restructuring costs for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012. Exit and restructuring costs for 2013 are as follows:

	Three Months  Ended September 28, 2013			Nine Months  Ended September 28, 2013
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	440		$	3,338
Professional services		91			157
Relocation and transition costs		(12	)		20
Total	$	519		$	3,515

Liabilities and Expenses Related to Exit and Restructuring Activities

Liabilities and expenses below relate to the 2011 and 2012 exit and restructuring plans (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	967		$	1,048
Charged to earnings		3,515			0
Cash paid		(3,962	)		(872	)
Balance at the end of period	$	520		$	176

Location Solution And Manufacturing Operations [Member]

Summary of Exit and Restructuring Costs Incurred

As of September 28, 2013, we have incurred the following exit and restructuring costs related to the Location Solutions business management structure and manufacturing operations relocation and restructuring (in thousands):

Type of Cost	Cost incurred through December 31, 2012		Costs incurred for the nine months ended September 28, 2013		Total costs incurred as of September 28, 2013		Additional costs expected to be incurred		Total costs expected to be incurred
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	960	$	3,338	$	4,298	$	2,286	$	6,584
Professional services		0		157		157		0		157
Relocation and transition costs		0		20		20		150		170
Total	$	960	$	3,515	$	4,475	$	2,436	$	6,911

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Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Liabilities and Expenses Related to Exit and Restructuring Activities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 967	$ 1,048	$ 1,048	$ 1,048
Charged to earnings	519	0	3,515	0	960	4,475
Cash paid			(3,962)	(872)
Balance at the end of period	$ 520	$ 176	$ 520	$ 176	$ 967	$ 520

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Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	$ 402,129	$ 329,335
Total assets at fair value	406,693	332,888
Total liabilities at fair value	7,303	5,598
U.S. Government and Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	94,064	83,532
Obligations of Government-Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	34,122	4,840
State and Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	90,444	96,516
Corporate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	173,597	130,956
Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	9,902	13,491
Money Market Investments Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	4,564	3,553
Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	2,739	2,045
Liabilities Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	4,564	3,553
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	94,064	83,532
Total assets at fair value	98,628	87,085
Total liabilities at fair value	6,319	4,727
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Government and Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	94,064	83,532
Level 1 [Member] | Obligations of Government-Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | State and Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Investments Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	4,564	3,553
Level 1 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	1,755	1,174
Level 1 [Member] | Liabilities Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	4,564	3,553
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	305,477	243,215
Total assets at fair value	305,477	243,215
Total liabilities at fair value	984	871
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Government and Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Obligations of Government-Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	34,122	4,840
Level 2 [Member] | State and Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	90,444	96,516
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	171,009	128,368
Level 2 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	9,902	13,491
Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Investments Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	984	871
Level 2 [Member] | Liabilities Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	2,588	2,588
Total assets at fair value	2,588	2,588
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Government and Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Obligations of Government-Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | State and Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	2,588	2,588
Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments subtotal	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Investments Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Liabilities Related to the Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

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Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw material	$ 30,095	$ 31,350
Work in process	766	921
Deferred costs of long-term contracts	403	604
Finished goods	88,433	104,137
Inventories, gross	119,697	137,012
Inventory reserves	(13,069)	(13,655)
Inventories, net	$ 106,628	$ 123,357

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Derivative Instruments - Financial Information Related to Cash Flow Hedges of Future Revenues (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member]) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2012 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional balance of outstanding contracts versus the dollar						€ 90,237	€ 88,680
Hedge effectiveness	100.00%		100.00%		100.00%
Net gains (losses) included in net sales	$ (1,135)	$ 1,967	$ (3,082)	$ 4,616

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Compensation Expense and Related Tax Benefit for Equity-Based Payments

The compensation expense and the related tax benefit for share-based payments were included in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Cost of sales	$	140	$	287	$	600	$	820
Selling and marketing		491		511		1,497		1,271
Research and development		406		374		1,190		1,196
General and administrative		1,831		2,268		6,085		8,198
Total compensation	$	2,868	$	3,440	$	9,372	$	11,485
Income tax benefit	$	985	$	1,217	$	3,237	$	4,003

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used for Grants of Stock Options and SARs

The following table shows the weighted-average assumptions used for grants of SARs as well as the fair value of the grants based on those assumptions:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Forfeiture rate		10.31	%		10.21	%
Volatility		32.00	%		35.90	%
Risk free interest rate		.82	%		.94	%
Range of interest rates		0.02% - 1.78	%		0.07% - 1.95	%
Expected weighted-average life		5.42 years			5.48 years
Fair value of stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted	$	4,443,000		$	5,507,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of SARs granted	$	13.83		$	12.84

Summary of Stock Option Activity

Stock option activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Options	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,531,844		$	41.69
Exercised		(371,775	)		37.74
Expired		(20,145	)		47.37
Outstanding at end of period		1,139,924		$	42.88
Exercisable at end of period		1,139,924		$	42.88
Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	2,909,000

Summary of Outstanding and Exercisable Options

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 28, 2013:

	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	3,941,000	$	3,941,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		2.5 years		2.5 years

Summary of SAR Activity

SAR activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
SARs	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,535,804		$	31.66
Granted		321,222			46.05
Exercised		(351,869	)		24.98
Forfeited		(71,734	)		36.96
Expired		(2,643	)		33.70
Outstanding at end of period		1,430,780		$	36.26
Exercisable at end of period		544,300		$	30.58
Intrinsic value of exercised SARs	$	7,422,000

Summary of Restricted Stock Award Activity

Time vested restricted stock award activity was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair  Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		444,362		$	35.43
Granted		163,989			46.07
Released		(158,108	)		30.92
Forfeited		(12,794	)		40.07
Outstanding at end of period		437,449		$	40.91

Summary of Performance Share Award Activity

Performance share award activity granted under the Plans, are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 28, 2013
Performance Share Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair  Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		265,829		$	33.55
Granted		187,794			35.17
Released		(253,484	)		27.90
Forfeited		(4,980	)		41.46
Outstanding at end of period		195,159		$	42.25

Summary of Awards Granted Under Equity-Based Compensation Plans

	As of
	September 28, 2013
Awards granted under Zebra’s equity-based compensation plans:
Unearned compensation costs related to awards granted	$	20,064,000
Period expected to be recognized over		2.5 years

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used for Employee Purchase Rights Granted Under Stock Purchase Plan

The fair value of the purchase rights issued under the stock purchase plan is estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions for purchase rights granted. Expected lives of three months to one year have been used along with these assumptions.

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Fair market value	$	41.69		$	34.93
Option price	$	39.61		$	33.18
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Expected volatility		17	%		21	%
Risk free interest rate		0.05	%		0.06	%

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]

Summary of Outstanding and Exercisable Options

The following table summarizes information about SARs outstanding at September 28, 2013:

	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	13,024,000	$	7,943,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		7.8 years		6.9 years

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Award Activity (Detail) (Restricted Stock Awards [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	444,362
Shares, Granted	163,989
Shares, Released	(158,108)
Shares, Forfeited	(12,794)
Shares, Outstanding at end of period	437,449
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at beginning of year	$ 35.43
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 46.07
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Released	$ 30.92
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 40.07
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at end of period	$ 40.91

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of SAR Activity (Detail) (Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	1,535,804
Shares, Granted	321,222
Shares, Exercised	(351,869)
Shares, Forfeited	(71,734)
Shares, Expired	(2,643)
Shares, Outstanding at end of period	1,430,780
Shares, Exercisable at end of period	544,300
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of year	$ 31.66
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	$ 46.05
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 24.98
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$ 36.96
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Expired	$ 33.70
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of period	$ 36.26
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of period	$ 30.58
Intrinsic value of exercised options and SARs	$ 7,422,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Net Carrying Value of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012 Laserband LLC [Member]	Sep. 28, 2013 Laserband LLC [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Laserband LLC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 94,942	$ 94,942	$ 79,703
Acquisition - LaserBand				24,353	0	24,353
Impairment charges	0	(9,114)	(101,028)
Ending Balance	$ 94,942	$ 94,942	$ 79,703

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Income Taxes - Summary of Effective Tax Rate (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	18.10%	31.00%	18.40%	27.50%

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Amortized Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	18,978	$	(13,643	)	$	5,335
Patent and patent rights		29,569		(17,113	)		12,456
Customer relationships		20,493		(4,690	)		15,803
Other intangibles, net	$	69,040	$	(35,446	)	$	33,594
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 28, 2013			$	5,557
	As of December 31, 2012
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	18,978	$	(12,391	)	$	6,587
Patent and patent rights		29,569		(14,618	)		14,951
Customer relationships		20,493		(2,880	)		17,613
Other intangibles, net	$	69,040	$	(29,889	)	$	39,151
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2012			$	3,210

Changes in Net Carrying Value of Goodwill

Changes in the net carrying value amount of goodwill were as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	94,942	$	79,703
Acquisition – LaserBand		0		24,353
Impairment charges		0		(9,114	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	94,942	$	94,942

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Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Management prepared these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for Zebra Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries (“Zebra”) according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. These financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Zebra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, included in this Form 10-Q is taken from the audited consolidated balance sheet in our Form 10-K. These interim financial statements include all adjustments (of a normal, recurring nature) necessary to present fairly Zebra’s consolidated financial position as of September 28, 2013, the consolidated statements of earnings for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, and consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012. These results, however, are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

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Investments and Marketable Securities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments and Marketable Securities

Note 3 – Investments and Marketable Securities

Investments in marketable debt securities are classified based on intent and ability to sell the investment securities. We intend to use Zebra’s available-for-sale securities to fund further acquisitions and other operating needs and therefore may be sold prior to maturity. Investments in marketable debt securities for which Zebra intends to sell within the next year are classified as current and those that we intend to hold in excess of one-year are classified as non-current.

Changes in the market value of available-for-sale securities are reflected in the “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” caption of stockholders’ equity in the balance sheet, until we dispose of the securities. Once these securities are disposed of, either by sale or maturity, the accumulated changes in market value are transferred to investment income. On the statement of cash flows, changes in the balances of available-for-sale securities are shown as purchases, sales and maturities of investments and marketable securities under investing activities.

Changes in market value of trading securities would be recorded in investment income as they occur, and the related statement of cash flows would include changes in the balances of trading securities as operating cash flows.

Included in Zebra’s cash and investments and marketable securities are amounts held by foreign subsidiaries which are generally invested in U.S. dollar-denominated holdings. Zebra had foreign cash and investments of $232,187,000 as of September 28, 2013, and $173,483,000 as of December 31, 2012. Amounts held by foreign subsidiaries are generally subject to U.S. income taxation upon repatriation, however, Zebra does not see a need to repatriate these funds.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	18,978	$	(13,643	)	$	5,335
Patent and patent rights		29,569		(17,113	)		12,456
Customer relationships		20,493		(4,690	)		15,803
Other intangibles, net	$	69,040	$	(35,446	)	$	33,594
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 28, 2013			$	5,557
	As of December 31, 2012
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	18,978	$	(12,391	)	$	6,587
Patent and patent rights		29,569		(14,618	)		14,951
Customer relationships		20,493		(2,880	)		17,613
Other intangibles, net	$	69,040	$	(29,889	)	$	39,151
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2012			$	3,210

Zebra has $94,942,000 of goodwill recorded as of September 28, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if we believe indicators of impairment exist. We perform our assessment in accordance with Accounting Standards update (ASU) 2011-08, which allows for the option to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment to determine whether the fair value needs to be reassessed. Zebra has two reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment test, however only one includes a goodwill balance. Based on an analysis of various qualitative and quantitative factors, we determined that it was not more likely that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying value, including goodwill. We performed our qualitative assessment in June 2013 and determined that our goodwill was not impaired as of the end of May 2013.

In the third quarter 2012, due to the deterioration in the smaller reporting unit’s operating results, our fair value calculation for the smaller reporting unit changed and we determined our goodwill associated with the smaller reporting unit to be impaired. As a result, Zebra performed a second step analysis and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $9,114,000 as of September 29, 2012. After this impairment charge, there was no remaining goodwill in the smaller reporting unit.

In the third quarter 2012, Zebra acquired all of the outstanding membership interests in Laserband LLC (a Missouri limited liability company) with $24,353,000 of the purchase price allocated to goodwill.

Changes in the net carrying value amount of goodwill were as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	94,942	$	79,703
Acquisition – LaserBand		0		24,353
Impairment charges		0		(9,114	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	94,942	$	94,942

The balance of goodwill as of January 1, 2012 of $79,703,000 is recorded net of impairment charges of $101,028,000 which were recognized in 2008.

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Accounts Receivable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

Note 4 – Accounts Receivable

The components of accounts receivable are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, gross	$	176,232		$	169,401
Accounts receivable reserves		(593	)		(669	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	175,639		$	168,732

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortized Intangible Assets (Detail) (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. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount	$ 69,040		$ 69,040		$ 69,040
Accumulated Amortization	(35,446)		(35,446)		(29,889)
Net Amount	33,594		33,594		39,151
Amortization expense	1,831	1,670	5,557	3,210
Current Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount	18,978		18,978		18,978
Accumulated Amortization	(13,643)		(13,643)		(12,391)
Net Amount	5,335		5,335		6,587
Patent and Patent Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount	29,569		29,569		29,569
Accumulated Amortization	(17,113)		(17,113)		(14,618)
Net Amount	12,456		12,456		14,951
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount	20,493		20,493		20,493
Accumulated Amortization	(4,690)		(4,690)		(2,880)
Net Amount	$ 15,803		$ 15,803		$ 17,613

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Warranty (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Guarantees [Abstract]

Summary of Accrued Warranty Obligation

The following table is a summary of Zebra’s accrued warranty obligation (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	4,252		$	4,613
Warranty expense		5,417			4,667
Warranty payments		(5,520	)		(5,222	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	4,149		$	4,058

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Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Effective Tax Rate

For the nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, we did not accrue any interest or penalties into income tax expense.

	Three Months Ended						Nine months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Effective tax rate		18.1	%		31.0	%		18.4	%		27.5	%

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Fair Value Measurements - Maturity Dates of Investments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Measurements, Maturity Dates Of Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 402,351	$ 328,796
Estimated Fair Value	402,129	329,335
Less Than 1 Year [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Maturity Dates Of Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	173,413
Estimated Fair Value	173,542
1 to 5 Years [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Maturity Dates Of Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	220,002
Estimated Fair Value	220,184
6 to 10 Years [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Maturity Dates Of Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	8,936
Estimated Fair Value	8,403
Thereafter [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Maturity Dates Of Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	0
Estimated Fair Value	$ 0

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Other Comprehensive Income - Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross (recognized in OCI)	$ (563)	$ (6,997)	$ 3,096	$ (12,971)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(8,222)	(8,763)	(8,222)	(8,763)	(8,404)	(8,721)	(8,775)	(8,961)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Income tax (benefit) (recognized in OCI)	(118)	(1,749)	765	(3,500)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Net (recognized in OCI)	(445)	(5,248)	2,331	(9,471)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Gross (recognized in OCI)	518	484	(1,140)	1,131
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Income tax (benefit) (recognized in OCI)	157	138	(373)	353
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Net (recognized in OCI)	361	346	(767)	778
Foreign currency translation adjustments (recognized in OCI)	182	91	390	277
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (recognized in OCI)	98	(4,811)	1,954	(8,416)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross (reclassified from AOCI to income)	(749)	1,736	(2,648)	4,372
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Income tax (benefit) (reclassified from AOCI to income)	(187)	434	(662)	1,093
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Net (reclassified from AOCI to income)	(562)	1,302	(1,986)	3,279
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Gross (reclassified from AOCI to income)	106	74	380	224
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Income tax (benefit) (reclassified from AOCI to income)	34	28	119	85
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Net (reclassified from AOCI to income)	72	46	261	139
Foreign currency translation adjustments (reclassified from AOCI to income)	0	(79)	109	(79)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (reclassified from AOCI to income)	(490)	1,269	(1,616)	3,339
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross (Subtotal)	(1,312)	(5,261)	448	(8,599)
Unrealized gains losses on hedging transactions, (Income) tax (benefit) (Subtotal)	(305)	(1,315)	103	(2,407)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Net (Subtotal)	(1,007)	(3,946)	345	(6,192)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Gross (Subtotal)	624	558	(760)	1,355
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Income tax (benefit) (Subtotal)	191	166	(254)	438
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, Net (Subtotal)	433	392	(506)	917
Foreign currency translation adjustments (Subtotal)	182	12	499	198
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (Subtotal)	(392)	(3,542)	338	(5,077)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	(9,987)	(9,289)	(9,987)	(9,289)	(9,595)	(10,325)	(5,747)	(4,212)
Hedging [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross	(2,133)	(1,244)	(2,133)	(1,244)	(821)	(2,581)	4,017	7,355
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Income tax (benefit)	(496)	(311)	(496)	(311)	(191)	(599)	1,004	2,096
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	(1,637)	(933)	(1,637)	(933)	(630)	(1,982)	3,013	5,259
Investments [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Gross	(220)	558	(220)	558	(844)	540	0	(797)
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions, Income tax (benefit)	(92)	151	(92)	151	(283)	162	(15)	(287)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$ (128)	$ 407	$ (128)	$ 407	$ (561)	$ 378	$ 15	$ (510)

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Stockholders' Equity - Roll Forward of Class A Common Shares Outstanding (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Balance at the beginning of the year	50,908,267	52,095,166
Repurchases	(1,268,761)	(1,073,863)
Stock option and ESPP issuances	532,777	176,274
Restricted share issuances	238,325	236,576
Restricted share forfeitures	(15,973)	(113,640)
Shares withheld for tax obligations	(165,059)	(68,129)
Balance at the end of the period	50,229,576	51,252,384

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Derivative Instruments - Forward Contract Amounts Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	$ 2,739	$ 2,045
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Liabilities	$ 2,739	$ 2,045

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Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Summary of Exit and Restructuring Costs Incurred (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$ 440		$ 3,338		$ 960	$ 4,298
Professional services	91		157		0	157
Relocation and transition costs	(12)		20		0	20
Total	519	0	3,515	0	960	4,475
Additional costs expected to be incurred						2,436
Total costs expected to be incurred						6,911
Severance, Stay Bonuses, and Other Employee-Related Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional costs expected to be incurred						2,286
Total costs expected to be incurred						6,584
Professional Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional costs expected to be incurred						0
Total costs expected to be incurred						157
Relocation and Transition Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional costs expected to be incurred						150
Total costs expected to be incurred						$ 170

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per 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:
Net sales of tangible products	$ 249,919	$ 239,786	$ 714,949	$ 706,970
Revenue from services and software	13,604	12,251	38,671	36,019
Total net sales	263,523	252,037	753,620	742,989
Cost of sales:
Cost of sales of tangible products	128,191	118,751	370,966	357,764
Cost of services and software	6,722	6,362	20,072	18,041
Total cost of sales	134,913	125,113	391,038	375,805
Gross profit	128,610	126,924	362,582	367,184
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing	34,395	32,321	101,740	96,593
Research and development	22,376	22,007	67,435	64,759
General and administrative	22,452	22,481	71,781	71,203
Amortization of intangible assets	1,831	1,670	5,557	3,210
Acquisition costs	268	566	1,368	2,072
Exit and restructuring costs	519	0	3,515	0
Asset impairment charge	0	9,114	0	9,114
Total operating expenses	81,841	88,159	251,396	246,951
Operating income	46,769	38,765	111,186	120,233
Other income (expense):
Investment income	550	541	1,700	1,959
Foreign exchange loss	(173)	(514)	(733)	(936)
Other, net	(5)	(294)	1,468	(1,144)
Total other income (expense)	372	(267)	2,435	(121)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	47,141	38,498	113,621	120,112
Income taxes	8,541	11,917	20,921	33,014
Income from continuing operations	38,600	26,581	92,700	87,098
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	516	8	816
Net income	$ 38,600	$ 27,097	$ 92,708	$ 87,914
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.76	$ 0.52	$ 1.82	$ 1.68
Income from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.01	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Net income	$ 0.76	$ 0.53	$ 1.82	$ 1.70
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$ 0.76	$ 0.51	$ 1.81	$ 1.67
Income from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ 0.01	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Net income	$ 0.76	$ 0.52	$ 1.81	$ 1.69
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	50,590	51,566	50,808	51,775
Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding	50,924	51,809	51,171	52,041

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Warranty

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Guarantees [Abstract]

Warranty

Note 9 – Warranty

In general, Zebra provides warranty coverage of one year on printers against defects in material and workmanship. Thermal printheads are warranted for six months and batteries are warranted for one year. Battery-based products, such as location tags, are covered by a 90-day warranty. A provision for warranty expense is recorded at the time of sale and adjusted quarterly based on historical warranty experience.

The following table is a summary of Zebra’s accrued warranty obligation (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	4,252		$	4,613
Warranty expense		5,417			4,667
Warranty payments		(5,520	)		(5,222	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	4,149		$	4,058

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 92,708	$ 87,914
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	23,312	18,906
Share-based compensation	9,372	11,485
Asset impairment charge	0	9,114
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(4,170)	(1,492)
Loss on sale of property and equipment	172	178
Gain on sale of business	0	(613)
Deferred income taxes	4,888	2,755
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(6,641)	(6,108)
Inventories, net	16,702	11,981
Other assets	2,257	12,070
Accounts payable	(445)	(10,843)
Accrued liabilities	(6,256)	(11,341)
Deferred revenue	1,752	2,644
Income taxes	3,040	14,711
Other operating activities	298	(6,378)
Net cash provided by operating activities	136,989	134,983
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(13,522)	(17,140)
Proceeds from the sale of business	0	27,580
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	(59,874)
Acquisition of intangible assets	(1,500)	(3,000)
Purchase of long-term equity investment	(1,708)	(5,000)
Purchases of investments and marketable securities	(338,227)	(483,349)
Maturities of investments and marketable securities	41,021	324,139
Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities	223,905	133,863
Net cash used in investing activities	(90,031)	(82,781)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchase of treasury stock	(58,459)	(39,697)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases	6,470	1,909
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	4,170	1,492
Net cash used in financing activities	(47,819)	(36,296)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	317	(71)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(544)	15,835
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	64,740	36,418
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	64,196	52,253
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	$ 10,951	$ 16,773

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Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	5 years
Tax benefits classified as financing cash flows	$ 4,170	$ 1,492
Expected weighted-average life	5 years 5 months 1 day	5 years 5 months 23 days
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected weighted-average life	3 months
Minimum [Member] | RSA [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected weighted-average life	1 year
Maximum [Member] | RSA [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	5 years
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	5 years
Expiration period (in years)	10 years

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 64,196	$ 64,740
Investments and marketable securities	399,541	324,140
Accounts receivable, net	175,639	168,732
Inventories, net	106,628	123,357
Deferred income taxes	13,434	13,484
Income taxes receivable	5,604	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,421	16,410
Total current assets	779,463	710,863
Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization	100,515	101,349
Long-term deferred income taxes	0	2,602
Goodwill	94,942	94,942
Other intangibles, net	33,594	39,151
Long-term investments and marketable securities	2,588	5,195
Other assets	16,536	13,646
Total assets	1,027,638	967,748
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	26,675	23,045
Accrued liabilities	49,448	57,234
Deferred revenue	15,104	13,326
Income taxes payable	7,346	1,609
Total current liabilities	98,573	95,214
Long-term deferred tax liability	2,236	0
Deferred rent	1,256	1,303
Other long-term liabilities	15,230	14,229
Total liabilities	117,295	110,746
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Class A Common Stock	722	722
Additional paid-in capital	139,768	139,523
Treasury stock	(681,388)	(641,438)
Retained earnings	1,461,228	1,368,520
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,987)	(10,325)
Total stockholders' equity	910,343	857,002
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,027,638	$ 967,748

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Warranty - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Printers [Member]
Product Warranty [Line Items]
Product warranty period	1 year
Thermal Printheads [Member]
Product Warranty [Line Items]
Product warranty period	6 months
Batteries [Member]
Product Warranty [Line Items]
Product warranty period	1 year
Battery Based Products [Member]
Product Warranty [Line Items]
Product warranty period	90 days

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Share Count and Par Value Data Related to Stockholders' Equity

Share count and par value data related to stockholders’ equity are as follows:

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Preferred Stock
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		10,000,000		10,000,000
Shares outstanding		0		0
Common Stock - Class A
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		150,000,000		150,000,000
Shares issued		72,151,857		72,151,857
Shares outstanding		50,229,576		50,908,267
Treasury stock
Shares held		21,922,281		21,243,590

Roll forward of Class A Common Shares Outstanding

A roll forward of Class A common shares outstanding is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year		50,908,267			52,095,166
Repurchases		(1,268,761	)		(1,073,863	)
Stock option and ESPP issuances		532,777			176,274
Restricted share issuances		238,325			236,576
Restricted share forfeitures		(15,973	)		(113,640	)
Shares withheld for tax obligations		(165,059	)		(68,129	)
Balance at the end of the period		50,229,576			51,252,384

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Accounts Receivable (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Components of Accounts Receivable

The components of accounts receivable are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, gross	$	176,232		$	169,401
Accounts receivable reserves		(593	)		(669	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	175,639		$	168,732

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Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities - Exit and Restructuring Costs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$ 440		$ 3,338		$ 960	$ 4,298
Professional services	91		157		0	157
Relocation and transition costs	(12)		20		0	20
Total	$ 519	$ 0	$ 3,515	$ 0	$ 960	$ 4,475

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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Shares purchased under share repurchase plan, shares	1,268,761	1,073,863
Shares purchased under share repurchase plan, value	$ 58,459,233	$ 39,697,000

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Performance Share Award Activity (Detail) (Performance Share Awards [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Performance Share Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	265,829
Shares, Granted	187,794
Shares, Released	(253,484)
Shares, Forfeited	(4,980)
Shares, Outstanding at end of period	195,159
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at beginning of year	$ 33.55
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 35.17
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Released	$ 27.90
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 41.46
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at end of period	$ 42.25

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Accounts Receivable - Components of Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 176,232	$ 169,401
Accounts receivable reserves	(593)	(669)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 175,639	$ 168,732

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Fair Value Measurements - Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of the year	$ 2,588	$ 2,588
Transfers to Level 3	0	0
Included in earnings	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Purchases and settlements (net)	0	0
Balance at end of period	2,588	2,588
Total gains and (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at end of period	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Short-Term and Long-Term Investments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 402,351	$ 328,796
Gross Unrealized Gains	631	1,038
Gross Unrealized Losses	(853)	(499)
Estimated Fair Value	402,129	329,335
U.S. Government and Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	94,027	83,499
Gross Unrealized Gains	41	33
Gross Unrealized Losses	(4)	0
Estimated Fair Value	94,064	83,532
Obligations of Government-Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	34,116	4,830
Gross Unrealized Gains	6	10
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	34,122	4,840
State and Municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	90,417	96,383
Gross Unrealized Gains	115	161
Gross Unrealized Losses	(88)	(28)
Estimated Fair Value	90,444	96,516
Corporate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	173,900	130,634
Gross Unrealized Gains	456	790
Gross Unrealized Losses	(759)	(468)
Estimated Fair Value	173,597	130,956
Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	9,891	13,450
Gross Unrealized Gains	13	44
Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	(3)
Estimated Fair Value	$ 9,902	$ 13,491

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Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Note 8 – Derivative Instruments

Portions of our operations are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. We manage these risks using derivative financial instruments. We conduct business on a multinational basis in a variety of foreign currencies. Our exposure to market risk for changes in currency exchange rates arises from international financing activities between subsidiaries, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional foreign currencies and transactions arising from international trade. Our objective is to preserve the economic value of non-functional currency denominated cash flows and balances. We attempt to hedge transaction exposures with natural offsets to the extent possible and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign exchange forward and option contracts with third parties.

Credit and Market Risk

Financial instruments, including derivatives, expose us to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk related to interest and currency exchange rates. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk by requiring counterparties to maintain specific minimum credit standards, diversifying our business among several counterparties, and maintaining procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. Our counterparties in derivative transactions are commercial banks with significant experience trading derivative instruments. We monitor the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of our derivative and other financial instruments considering reasonably possible changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates and restrict the use of derivative financial instruments to hedging activities. In addition, we regularly monitor the creditworthiness of our customers to which we grant credit terms in the normal course of business. The terms and conditions of our credit sales are designed to mitigate or eliminate concentrations of credit risk with any single customer.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Zebra has determined that derivative instruments for hedges that have traded but have not settled are considered Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, and hedges that have not traded are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Derivative instruments are used to manage risk and are not used for trading or other speculative purposes; nor do we use leveraged derivative financial instruments. Our foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using broker quotations or market transactions, in either the listed or over-the-counter markets.

Hedging of Net Assets

We use forward contracts to manage exposure related to our British pound and euro denominated net assets. Forward contracts typically mature within three months after execution of the contracts. We record gains and losses on these contracts in income each quarter along with the transaction gains and losses related to our net asset positions. The gains and losses of our forward contracts are designed to offset the gains and losses of our net asset positions.

Summary financial information related to these activities included in our consolidated statement of earnings as other income (expense) is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Change in gains (losses) from foreign exchange derivatives	$	(1,611	)	$	(1,649	)	$	(892	)	$	(208	)
Gain (loss) on net foreign currency assets		1,438			1,135			159			(728	)
Foreign exchange loss	$	(173	)	$	(514	)	$	(733	)	$	(936	)

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Notional balance of outstanding contracts:
Pound/US dollar	£	2,476		£	3,810
Euro/US dollar	€	40,614		€	37,598
Net fair value of outstanding contracts	$	(26	)	$	18

Hedging of Anticipated Sales

We manage the exchange rate risk of anticipated euro denominated sales using purchased options, forward contracts, and participating forwards. We designate these contracts as cash flow hedges which mature within twelve months after the execution of the contracts. Gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” until the contracts are settled and the hedged sales are realized. The deferred gains or losses are then reported as an increase or decrease to sales.

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” is as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	448	$	(8,599	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		103		(2,407	)
Net	$	345	$	(6,192	)

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges of future revenues is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	As of
	September 28, 2013			December 31, 2012
Notional balance of outstanding contracts versus the dollar	€	90,237		€	88,680
Hedge effectiveness		100	%		100	%

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Net gains (losses) included in net sales	$	(1,135	)	$	1,967	$	(3,082	)	$	4,616

Forward Contracts

We record our forward contracts at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet as either short-term other assets or other liabilities, depending upon the fair value calculation as detailed in Note 2 of Zebra’s financial statements. The amounts recorded on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in thousands):

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	$	2,739	$	2,045
Total	$	2,739	$	2,045

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Outstanding and Exercisable Options and SARs (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding	$ 3,941,000
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable	3,941,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, Outstanding	2 years 6 months
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, Exercisable	2 years 6 months
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding	13,024,000
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable	$ 7,943,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, Outstanding	7 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, Exercisable	6 years 10 months 24 days

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share were computed as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Weighted average shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		50,590		51,566		50,808		51,775
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		334		243		363		266
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		50,924		51,809		51,171		52,041
Earnings (loss):
Income from continuing operations	$	38,600	$	26,581	$	92,700	$	87,098
Income from discontinued operations		0		516		8		816
Net income	$	38,600	$	27,097	$	92,708	$	87,914
Basic per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.52	$	1.82	$	1.68
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.02
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.53	$	1.82	$	1.70
Diluted per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.76	$	0.51	$	1.81	$	1.67
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.02
Net income	$	0.76	$	0.52	$	1.81	$	1.69

Potentially Dilutive Securities Excluded from Earnings Per Share Calculation

Potentially dilutive securities excluded from the earnings per share calculation consist of stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs) with an exercise price greater than the average market closing price of the Class A common stock. These excluded options and SARs were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012		September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Potentially dilutive shares		351,000		2,150,000		879,000		1,809,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012 Laserband LLC [Member]	Sep. 28, 2013 Laserband LLC [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Laserband LLC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 94,942		$ 94,942		$ 94,942	$ 79,703
Asset impairment charge	0	9,114	0	9,114
Acquisition - LaserBand							24,353	0	24,353
Impairment Charges Net	$ 0		$ 0		$ 9,114	$ 101,028

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Note 11 – Stockholders’ Equity

Share count and par value data related to stockholders’ equity are as follows:

	As of
	September 28, 2013		December 31, 2012
Preferred Stock
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		10,000,000		10,000,000
Shares outstanding		0		0
Common Stock - Class A
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		150,000,000		150,000,000
Shares issued		72,151,857		72,151,857
Shares outstanding		50,229,576		50,908,267
Treasury stock
Shares held		21,922,281		21,243,590

During the nine-month period ended September 28, 2013, Zebra purchased 1,268,761 shares of common stock for $58,459,233 under a board-authorized share repurchase plan. For the nine-month period ended September 29, 2012, we purchased 1,073,863 shares of common stock for $39,697,000.

A roll forward of Class A common shares outstanding is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year		50,908,267			52,095,166
Repurchases		(1,268,761	)		(1,073,863	)
Stock option and ESPP issuances		532,777			176,274
Restricted share issuances		238,325			236,576
Restricted share forfeitures		(15,973	)		(113,640	)
Shares withheld for tax obligations		(165,059	)		(68,129	)
Balance at the end of the period		50,229,576			51,252,384

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Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities

Note 7 – Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities

In December 2012, we began a plan, “2012 restructuring plan” to restructure our Location Solutions business management structure. We also announced a project to further optimize our manufacturing operations, which includes the consolidation and relocation of support functions.

During the third quarter of 2012, revenue from our Location Solutions business fell below plan, because of slower than anticipated shipments to the automotive and process manufacturing industries, and weakness in sales to the government sector. As a result, we initiated the Locations Solutions 2012 restructuring plan.

In the second quarter of 2013 management determined that additional restructuring actions would be required to meet our financial goals for the Location Solutions business.

During 2007, Zebra began a plan to outsource printer manufacturing to a third-party manufacturer. We completed the conversion to outsourcing in 2010. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that further supply chain cost reductions were possible by moving certain supply chain support operations closer to the contract printer manufacturing facility, which is located in China.

The costs below incurred through December 31, 2012, represent the costs related to the restructuring of our Location Solutions business management structure. Costs incurred for 2013 and costs expected to be incurred relate to the following: restructuring of Zebra’s manufacturing operations; relocation of a significant portion of Zebra’s supply chain operations from the U.S. to China; consolidating activities domestically; restructuring of our sales operations; restructuring certain corporate functions; and amending the Location Solutions “2012 restructuring plan” by adding additional restructuring charges to be incurred.

There were no exit and restructuring costs for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2012. Exit and restructuring costs for 2013 are as follows:

	Three Months  Ended September 28, 2013			Nine Months  Ended September 28, 2013
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	440		$	3,338
Professional services		91			157
Relocation and transition costs		(12	)		20
Total	$	519		$	3,515

As of September 28, 2013, we have incurred the following exit and restructuring costs related to the Location Solutions business management structure and manufacturing operations relocation and restructuring (in thousands):

Type of Cost	Cost incurred through December 31, 2012		Costs incurred for the nine months ended September 28, 2013		Total costs incurred  as of September 28, 2013		Additional costs expected to be incurred		Total costs expected to be incurred
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	960	$	3,338	$	4,298	$	2,286	$	6,584
Professional services		0		157		157		0		157
Relocation and transition costs		0		20		20		150		170
Total	$	960	$	3,515	$	4,475	$	2,436	$	6,911

Liabilities and expenses below relate to the 2011 and 2012 exit and restructuring plans (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	967		$	1,048
Charged to earnings		3,515			0
Cash paid		(3,962	)		(872	)
Balance at the end of period	$	520		$	176

Liabilities related to exit and restructuring activities are included in the accrued liabilities line item on the balance sheet. All exit costs are included in operating expenses under the line item exit and restructuring costs.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements

Financial assets and liabilities are to be measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy. Fair value is based on 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. Zebra uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in the assessment of fair value. Included in our investment portfolio at September 28, 2013, is an auction rate security which is classified as available for sale and is reflected at fair value. Due to events in credit markets, however, the auction event for the instrument held by Zebra is failed. Therefore, the fair value of this security is estimated utilizing broker quotations, discounted cash flow analysis and other types of valuation adjustment methodologies at September 28, 2013. These analyses consider, among other items, the collateral underlying the security instruments, the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, estimates of the next time the security is expected to have a successful auction, and Zebra’s intent and ability to hold such securities until credit markets improve. The security was also compared, when possible, to other securities with similar characteristics.

The decline in the market value of our auction rate security discussed above is considered temporary and has been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on Zebra’s balance sheet. Since Zebra has the intent and ability to hold this auction rate security until it is sold, we have classified it as a long-term investment on the balance sheet.

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of September 28, 2013, are classified below (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	94,064	$	0	$	0	$	94,064
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		34,122		0		34,122
State and municipal bonds		0		90,444		0		90,444
Corporate securities		0		171,009		2,588		173,597
Other investments		0		9,902		0		9,902
Investments subtotal		94,064		305,477		2,588		402,129
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		4,564		0		0		4,564
Total assets at fair value	$	98,628	$	305,477	$	2,588	$	406,693
Liabilities:
Forward contracts (2)	$	1,755	$	984	$	0	$	2,739
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan		4,564		0		0		4,564
Total liabilities at fair value	$	6,319	$	984	$	0	$	7,303

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2012, are classified below (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	83,532	$	0	$	0	$	83,532
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		4,840		0		4,840
State and municipal bonds		0		96,516		0		96,516
Corporate securities		0		128,368		2,588		130,956
Other investments		0		13,491		0		13,491
Investments subtotal		83,532		243,215		2,588		329,335
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		3,553		0		0		3,553
Total assets at fair value	$	87,085	$	243,215	$	2,588	$	332,888
Liabilities:
Forward contracts (2)	$	1,174	$	871	$	0	$	2,045
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan		3,553		0		0		3,553
Total liabilities at fair value	$	4,727	$	871	$	0	$	5,598

1) Includes investments in notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Farm Credit Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank.

2) The fair value of forward contracts is calculated as follows:

a. Fair value of a collar or put option contract associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using bid and ask rates for similar contracts.

b. Fair value of regular forward contracts associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points.

c. Fair value of balance sheet hedges are calculated at the period end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points unless the hedge has been traded but not settled at period end. If this is the case, the fair value is calculated at the rate at which the hedge is being settled.

The following table presents Zebra’s activity for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, Level 3, for the following periods (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Balance at beginning of the year	$	2,588	$	2,588
Transfers to Level 3		0		0
Total losses (realized or unrealized):
Included in earnings		0		0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		0		0
Purchases and settlements (net)		0		0
Balance at end of period	$	2,588	$	2,588
Total gains and (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at end of period	$	0	$	0

The following is a summary of short-term and long-term investments (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	94,027	$	41	$	(4	)	$	94,064
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		34,116		6		0			34,122
State and municipal bonds		90,417		115		(88	)		90,444
Corporate securities		173,900		456		(759	)		173,597
Other investments		9,891		13		(2	)		9,902
Total investments	$	402,351	$	631	$	(853	)	$	402,129

	As of December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	83,499	$	33	$	0		$	83,532
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		4,830		10		0			4,840
State and municipal bonds		96,383		161		(28	)		96,516
Corporate securities		130,634		790		(468	)		130,956
Other investments		13,450		44		(3	)		13,491
Total investments	$	328,796	$	1,038	$	(499	)	$	329,335

The maturity dates of investments are as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Less than 1 year	$	173,413	$	173,542
1 to 5 years		220,002		220,184
6 to 10 years		8,936		8,403
Thereafter		0		0
Total	$	402,351	$	402,129

The carrying value for Zebra’s financial instruments classified as current assets (other than short-term investments) and current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

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Warranty - Summary of Accrued Warranty Obligation (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance at the beginning of the year	$ 4,252	$ 4,613
Warranty expense	5,417	4,667
Warranty payments	(5,520)	(5,222)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 4,149	$ 4,058

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Derivative Instruments - Financial Information Related to Hedging of Net Assets Included in Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2013 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Euro/US Dollar [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2012 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Euro/US Dollar [Member] EUR (€)	Sep. 28, 2013 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Pound/US Dollar [Member] GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2012 Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Pound/US Dollar [Member] GBP (£)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in gains (losses) from foreign exchange derivatives	$ (1,611)	$ (1,649)	$ (892)	$ (208)
Gain (loss) on net foreign currency assets	1,438	1,135	159	(728)
Foreign exchange loss	(173)	(514)	(733)	(936)
Notional balance of outstanding contracts versus the dollar						40,614	37,598	2,476	3,810
Net fair value of outstanding contracts	$ (26)		$ (26)		$ 18

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Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Components of Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of June 29, 2013			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Three Months ended September 28, 2013			As of September 28, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(821	)	$	(563	)	$	(749	) (1)	$	(1,312	)	$	(2,133	)
Income tax (benefit)		(191	)		(118	)		(187	)		(305	)		(496	)
Net		(630	)		(445	)		(562	)		(1,007	)		(1,637	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		(844	)		518			106	(2)		624			(220	)
Income tax (benefit)		(283	)		157			34			191			(92	)
Net		(561	)		361			72			433			(128	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,404	)		182			0	(3)		182			(8,222	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(9,595	)	$	98		$	(490	)	$	(392	)	$	(9,987	)

	As of June 30, 2012			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Three Months ended September 29, 2012			As of September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	4,017		$	(6,997	)	$	1,736	(1)	$	(5,261	)	$	(1,244	)
Income tax (benefit)		1,004			(1,749	)		434			(1,315	)		(311	)
Net		3,013			(5,248	)		1,302			(3,946	)		(933	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		0			484			74	(2)		558			558
Income tax (benefit)		(15	)		138			28			166			151
Net		15			346			46			392			407
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,775	)		91			(79	) (3)		12			(8,763	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(5,747	)	$	(4,811	)	$	1,269		$	(3,542	)	$	(9,289	)

(1) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on hedging transactions are included in net sales of tangible products.

(2) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on investments are included in investment income.

(3) Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income, are included in foreign exchange.

The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of December  31, 2012			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Nine Months ended September 28, 2013			As of September 28, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(2,581	)	$	3,096		$	(2,648	) (1)	$	448		$	(2,133	)
Income tax (benefit)		(599	)		765			(662	)		103			(496	)
Net		(1,982	)		2,331			(1,986	)		345			(1,637	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		540			(1,140	)		380	(2)		(760	)		(220	)
Income tax (benefit)		162			(373	)		119			(254	)		(92	)
Net		378			(767	)		261			(506	)		(128	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,721	)		390			109	(3)		499			(8,222	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(10,325	)	$	1,954		$	(1,616	)	$	338		$	(9,987	)

	As of December  31, 2011			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Nine Months ended September 29, 2012			As of September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	7,355		$	(12,971	)	$	4,372	(1)	$	(8,599	)	$	(1,244	)
Income tax (benefit)		2,096			(3,500	)		1,093			(2,407	)		(311	)
Net		5,259			(9,471	)		3,279			(6,192	)		(933	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		(797	)		1,131			224	(2)		1,355			558
Income tax (benefit)		(287	)		353			85			438			151
Net		(510	)		778			139			917			407
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,961	)		277			(79	) (3)		198			(8,763	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(4,212	)	$	(8,416	)	$	3,339		$	(5,077	)	$	(9,289	)

(1) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on hedging transactions are included in net sales of tangible products.

(2) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on investments are included in investment income.

(3) Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income, are included in foreign exchange.

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Awards Granted Under Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Unearned compensation costs related to awards granted	$ 20,064,000
Period expected to be recognized over	2 years 6 months

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Share-Based Compensation - Compensation Expense and Related Tax Benefit for Equity-Based Payments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total compensation	$ 2,868	$ 3,440	$ 9,372	$ 11,485
Income tax benefit	985	1,217	3,237	4,003
Cost of Sales [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total compensation	140	287	600	820
Selling and Marketing [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total compensation	491	511	1,497	1,271
Research and Development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total compensation	406	374	1,190	1,196
General and Administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total compensation	$ 1,831	$ 2,268	$ 6,085	$ 8,198

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 14 – Income Taxes

Zebra has identified, evaluated, and measured the amount of income tax benefits to be recognized for all of our income tax positions. Included in deferred tax assets are amounts related to federal and state net operating losses acquired as part of our acquisition of WhereNet Corporation in 2007. We intend to utilize these net operating loss carryforwards to offset future income taxes.

Zebra earns a significant amount of its operating income outside of the U.S., which is deemed to be permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. We do not intend to repatriate funds. Repatriation would result in higher effective tax rates. Borrowing in the U.S. would result in increased interest expense.

An audit of U.S. federal tax returns for years 2008 through 2010 was completed in 2012. The Internal Revenue Service is currently in the process of auditing the 2011 federal return. The tax years 2010 through 2012 remain open to examination by multiple state taxing jurisdictions. Tax authorities in the United Kingdom have completed income tax audits for tax years through 2011.

Zebra’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. For the nine months ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, we did not accrue any interest or penalties into income tax expense.

	Three Months Ended						Nine months Ended
	September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012			September 28, 2013			September 29, 2012
Effective tax rate		18.1	%		31.0	%		18.4	%		27.5	%

The effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 was 18.4% compared with 27.5% which reflects a discrete item for a nondeductible asset impairment charge increasing the effective tax rate by 2.0% for the first nine months of 2012. The 2013 effective tax rate reflects higher profits in lower-rate international jurisdictions in addition to 9 months of tax benefits derived from tax planning income tax strategies put into place during the second half of 2012. In addition, the US R&D credit reinstatement for the 2012 income tax year resulted in a tax benefit of $400,000 recorded in the first quarter. In addition, as a result of filing the 2012 federal income tax return during the third quarter, we recorded a onetime income tax benefit in the amount of $715,000 or a reduction of 1.5% related to differences between the income tax provision and the actual return that was filed.

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Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingencies

Note 10 – Contingencies

We are subject to a variety of investigations, claims, suits and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. These legal proceedings include, but are not limited to intellectual property, employment, tort and breach of contract matters. We currently believe that the outcomes of such proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our business, cash flows, financial position, or results of operations. Any legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and management’s view of these matters and their potential effects may change in the future.

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective tax rate	18.10%	31.00%		18.40%	27.50%
Effective tax rate for nondeductible asset impairment charge					2.00%
US R&D tax credit, amount		$ 715,000	$ 400,000
US R&D tax credit reduction in tax rate, percentage		1.50%
Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction				2010
Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction				2012

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of September 28, 2013, are classified below (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	94,064	$	0	$	0	$	94,064
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		34,122		0		34,122
State and municipal bonds		0		90,444		0		90,444
Corporate securities		0		171,009		2,588		173,597
Other investments		0		9,902		0		9,902
Investments subtotal		94,064		305,477		2,588		402,129
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		4,564		0		0		4,564
Total assets at fair value	$	98,628	$	305,477	$	2,588	$	406,693
Liabilities:
Forward contracts (2)	$	1,755	$	984	$	0	$	2,739
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan		4,564		0		0		4,564
Total liabilities at fair value	$	6,319	$	984	$	0	$	7,303

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2012, are classified below (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	83,532	$	0	$	0	$	83,532
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		4,840		0		4,840
State and municipal bonds		0		96,516		0		96,516
Corporate securities		0		128,368		2,588		130,956
Other investments		0		13,491		0		13,491
Investments subtotal		83,532		243,215		2,588		329,335
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		3,553		0		0		3,553
Total assets at fair value	$	87,085	$	243,215	$	2,588	$	332,888
Liabilities:
Forward contracts (2)	$	1,174	$	871	$	0	$	2,045
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan		3,553		0		0		3,553
Total liabilities at fair value	$	4,727	$	871	$	0	$	5,598

1) Includes investments in notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Farm Credit Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank.

2) The fair value of forward contracts is calculated as follows:

a. Fair value of a collar or put option contract associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using bid and ask rates for similar contracts.

b. Fair value of regular forward contracts associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using the period-end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points.

c. Fair value of balance sheet hedges are calculated at the period end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points unless the hedge has been traded but not settled at period end. If this is the case, the fair value is calculated at the rate at which the hedge is being settled.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table presents Zebra’s activity for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, Level 3, for the following periods (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2013		September 29, 2012
Balance at beginning of the year	$	2,588	$	2,588
Transfers to Level 3		0		0
Total losses (realized or unrealized):
Included in earnings		0		0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		0		0
Purchases and settlements (net)		0		0
Balance at end of period	$	2,588	$	2,588
Total gains and (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at end of period	$	0	$	0

Summary of Short-Term and Long-Term Investments

The following is a summary of short-term and long-term investments (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	94,027	$	41	$	(4	)	$	94,064
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		34,116		6		0			34,122
State and municipal bonds		90,417		115		(88	)		90,444
Corporate securities		173,900		456		(759	)		173,597
Other investments		9,891		13		(2	)		9,902
Total investments	$	402,351	$	631	$	(853	)	$	402,129

	As of December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Government and agency securities	$	83,499	$	33	$	0		$	83,532
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		4,830		10		0			4,840
State and municipal bonds		96,383		161		(28	)		96,516
Corporate securities		130,634		790		(468	)		130,956
Other investments		13,450		44		(3	)		13,491
Total investments	$	328,796	$	1,038	$	(499	)	$	329,335

Maturity Dates of Investments

The maturity dates of investments are as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 28, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Less than 1 year	$	173,413	$	173,542
1 to 5 years		220,002		220,184
6 to 10 years		8,936		8,403
Thereafter		0		0
Total	$	402,351	$	402,129

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Other Comprehensive Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income

Note 15 – Other Comprehensive Income

Stockholders’ equity includes certain items classified as accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), including:

• Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions relate to derivative instruments used to hedge the currency exchange rates for forecasted euro sales. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, and we have deferred income statement recognition of gains and losses until the hedged transaction occurs. See Note 8 for more details.

• Unrealized gains (losses) on investments are deferred from income statement recognition until the gains or losses are realized.

• Foreign currency translation adjustment relates to our non-U.S. subsidiary companies that have designated a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. We are required to translate the subsidiary functional currency financial statements to dollars using a combination of historical, period-end, and average foreign exchange rates. This combination of rates creates the foreign currency translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income.

The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of June 29, 2013			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Three Months ended September 28, 2013			As of September 28, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(821	)	$	(563	)	$	(749	) (1)	$	(1,312	)	$	(2,133	)
Income tax (benefit)		(191	)		(118	)		(187	)		(305	)		(496	)
Net		(630	)		(445	)		(562	)		(1,007	)		(1,637	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		(844	)		518			106	(2)		624			(220	)
Income tax (benefit)		(283	)		157			34			191			(92	)
Net		(561	)		361			72			433			(128	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,404	)		182			0	(3)		182			(8,222	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(9,595	)	$	98		$	(490	)	$	(392	)	$	(9,987	)

	As of June 30, 2012			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Three Months ended September 29, 2012			As of September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	4,017		$	(6,997	)	$	1,736	(1)	$	(5,261	)	$	(1,244	)
Income tax (benefit)		1,004			(1,749	)		434			(1,315	)		(311	)
Net		3,013			(5,248	)		1,302			(3,946	)		(933	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		0			484			74	(2)		558			558
Income tax (benefit)		(15	)		138			28			166			151
Net		15			346			46			392			407
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,775	)		91			(79	) (3)		12			(8,763	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(5,747	)	$	(4,811	)	$	1,269		$	(3,542	)	$	(9,289	)

(1) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on hedging transactions are included in net sales of tangible products.

(2) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on investments are included in investment income.

(3) Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income, are included in foreign exchange.

The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 28, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of December  31, 2012			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Nine Months ended September 28, 2013			As of September 28, 2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(2,581	)	$	3,096		$	(2,648	) (1)	$	448		$	(2,133	)
Income tax (benefit)		(599	)		765			(662	)		103			(496	)
Net		(1,982	)		2,331			(1,986	)		345			(1,637	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		540			(1,140	)		380	(2)		(760	)		(220	)
Income tax (benefit)		162			(373	)		119			(254	)		(92	)
Net		378			(767	)		261			(506	)		(128	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,721	)		390			109	(3)		499			(8,222	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(10,325	)	$	1,954		$	(1,616	)	$	338		$	(9,987	)

	As of December  31, 2011			Gain (Loss) recognized in OCI			Gain (Loss) reclassified from AOCI to income			Nine Months ended September 29, 2012			As of September 29, 2012
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	7,355		$	(12,971	)	$	4,372	(1)	$	(8,599	)	$	(1,244	)
Income tax (benefit)		2,096			(3,500	)		1,093			(2,407	)		(311	)
Net		5,259			(9,471	)		3,279			(6,192	)		(933	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross		(797	)		1,131			224	(2)		1,355			558
Income tax (benefit)		(287	)		353			85			438			151
Net		(510	)		778			139			917			407
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(8,961	)		277			(79	) (3)		198			(8,763	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses)	$	(4,212	)	$	(8,416	)	$	3,339		$	(5,077	)	$	(9,289	)

(1) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on hedging transactions are included in net sales of tangible products.

(2) Transfer of unrealized gains and (losses) from AOCI to income on investments are included in investment income.

(3) Transfer of foreign currency translation gains and (losses) from AOCI to income, are included in foreign exchange.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
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	ZBRA
Entity Registrant Name	ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000877212
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		50,267,555

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New Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2013

Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

Note 16 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued update 2013-02, ASC 220, Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This updated guidance sets requirements for presentation for significant items reclassified to net income in their entirety during the period and for items not reclassified to net income in their entirety during period. This standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this standard includes additional disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) (Stock Option [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at beginning of year	1,531,844
Shares, Exercised	(371,775)
Shares, Expired	(20,145)
Shares, Outstanding at end of period	1,139,924
Shares, Exercisable at end of period	1,139,924
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of year	$ 41.69
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 37.74
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Expired	$ 47.37
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at end of period	$ 42.88
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of period	$ 42.88
Intrinsic value of exercised options and SARs	$ 2,909,000

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Share-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used for Grants of Stock Options and SARs (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Forfeiture rate	10.31%	10.21%
Risk free interest rate, minimum	0.02%	0.07%
Risk free interest rate, maximum	1.78%	1.95%
Expected weighted-average life	5 years 5 months 1 day	5 years 5 months 23 days
Fair value of stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted	$ 4,443,000	$ 5,507,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of SARs granted	$ 13.83	$ 12.84
Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	32.00%	35.90%
Risk free interest rate	0.82%	0.94%