Garmin reports first quarter revenue and profit growth

Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) today announced results for the first quarter
ended March 30, 2019.

Highlights for the first quarter 2019 include:

• Record first quarter revenue of $766 million, an 8% increase, with
  marine, aviation, fitness and outdoor collectively increasing 12% over
  the prior year quarter
• Gross margin of 59.0% compared to 60.0% in the prior year quarter
• Operating margin of 19.8% compared to 20.0% in the prior year quarter
• Operating income of $151 million, increasing 6% over the prior year
  quarter
• GAAP diluted EPS was $0.74 and pro forma diluted EPS⁽¹⁾ was
  $0.73, increasing 7% over the prior year quarter
• Selected by BMW AG as their lead design and production partner of
  infotainment modules for the BMW Group, validating Garmin as a tier 1
  supplier to the world’s most respected brands
• Announced the certification of the G3X Touch cockpit display system
  for installation in nearly 500 models of single engine piston aircraft
• Named Supplier of the Year by OEM customers and industry groups in
  both Aviation and Marine, confirming our commitment to quality
  products and customer service
• Introduced MARQ ^TM, a collection of five premium smart tool
  watches inspired by our heritage in the aviation, automotive, marine,
  outdoor and sport markets
• Recently announced that Garmin was recognized by Forbes as one of the
  top five America’s Best Employers in 2019

(in thousands,		13-Weeks Ended
except per share data)		March 30,				March 31,				Yr over Yr
		2019				2018				Change
Net sales		$	766,050			$	710,872			8	%
Marine			133,968				113,554			18	%
Aviation			170,776				145,713			17	%
Fitness			180,256				166,035			9	%
Outdoor			154,051				144,258			7	%
Auto			126,999				141,312			-10	%
Gross margin %			59.0	%			60.0	%
Operating income %			19.8	%			20.0	%
GAAP diluted EPS		$	0.74			$	0.68			9	%
Pro forma diluted EPS (1)		$	0.73			$	0.68			7	%

(1) See attached Non-GAAP Financial Information for discussion and
reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, including pro forma
diluted EPS

Executive Overview from Cliff Pemble, President
and Chief Executive Officer:

“Revenue and profit grew, led by strong double-digit growth in marine,
aviation, fitness, and outdoor on a combined basis,” said Cliff Pemble,
president and chief executive officer of Garmin Ltd. “We are optimistic
as we enter the important mid-year selling season. Our product portfolio
is very strong, bolstered by recent introductions, with more to come
throughout the remainder of the year.”

Marine:

Revenue from the marine segment grew 18% in the quarter driven by strong
demand for our chartplotters and Panoptix ^TM LiveScope
sonars. Gross and operating margin were 58% and 19%, respectively. We
recently introduced the ECHOMAP ^TM Ultra series, combining
built-in Panoptix LiveScope support with new mapping content. During the
quarter, we were named 2018 Supplier of the Year by Independent Boat
Builders, Inc.

Aviation:

Revenue in the aviation segment grew 17% in the quarter with
contributions from both the aftermarket and OEM categories. Gross and
operating margin remained strong at 75% and 34%, respectively.
Aftermarket systems and ADS-B solutions contributed to our positive
results and we continue to introduce new compelling products such as the
GNX^TM 375, GTX^TM 335D and GTX^TM 345D
ahead of the ADS-B mandate deadline. During the quarter we delivered the
G1000® NXi display system update for the Citation Mustang, which was the
first jet platform to adopt the G1000. Also, we were named the
Electrical Systems Best Supplier of the Year by Embraer, recognizing our
achievement in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art flight deck
systems.

Fitness:

Revenue from the fitness segment grew 9% in the quarter driven by
strength in wearables. Gross and operating margin were 50% and 10%,
respectively. The decline in gross margin is primarily due to lower
selling prices and product mix. We recently closed on our acquisition of
Tacx, expanding our reach into the indoor cycling and training market.
We also recently introduced a full refresh of our running watches with
the Forerunner® 45, Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 945, providing both
smart watch features and enhanced running dynamics for all runners. We
also announced the availability of our first Menstrual Cycle Tracking
feature for Garmin Connect^TM. This feature will help women
make the connection between their current cycle phase, physical and
emotional symptoms and their overall wellbeing.

Outdoor:

Revenue from the outdoor segment grew 7% in the quarter with
contributions from multiple product categories. Gross and operating
margin were 63% and 27%, respectively. During the quarter, we introduced
MARQ, a collection of lifestyle inspired watches reflecting our strong
heritage as an active lifestyles company. Also, we launched the
Approach® S40, a stylish golf watch featuring a color touch screen
display and smartwatch capabilities.

Auto:

The auto segment declined 10% in the quarter, primarily due to the
ongoing PND market contraction somewhat offset by growth in certain
specialty product lines. Gross and operating margins improved to 45% and
6%, respectively. During the quarter we launched the BC^TM

40, an easy to install wireless back-up camera providing drivers a wide
and clear view behind the vehicle, which encourages a safer driving
experience. Also, we secured a new automotive OEM contract with BMW AG
as the lead design and production partner of infotainment modules for
the BMW Group.

Additional Financial Information:

Total operating expenses in the quarter were $300 million, a 6% increase
from the prior year. Research and development increased 3%, primarily
due to engineering personnel costs. Selling, general and administrative
expenses increased 8%, primarily due to increased legal related costs
and personnel costs. Advertising increased 9%, driven primarily by
higher spend in the outdoor and marine segments.

The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2019 was 15.7% compared
to 16.0% in the prior year quarter.

In the first quarter of 2019, we generated over $134 million of free
cash flow (see attached table for reconciliation of this non-GAAP
measure). We ended the quarter with cash and marketable securities of
approximately $2.7 billion.

As announced in February 2019, the Board will recommend to the
shareholders for approval at the annual meeting to be held on June 7,
2019 a cash dividend in the total amount of $2.28 per share (subject to
adjustment if the Swiss Franc weakens more than 35% relative to the
USD), payable in four equal installments on dates to be approved by the
Board.

2019 Guidance:

We are maintaining our 2019 guidance for consolidated revenue of
approximately $3.5 billion and pro forma EPS of $3.70 (see attachment
for reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure).

Webcast Information/Forward-Looking Statements:

The information for Garmin Ltd.’s earnings call is as follows:

			When:			Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern
			Where:			http://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/events/
			How:			Simply log on to the web at the address above or call to listen in at 855-757-3897

An archive of the live webcast will be available until May 8, 2020 on
the Garmin website at www.garmin.com.
To access the replay, click on the Investor Relations link and click
over to the Events Calendar page.

This release includes projections and other forward-looking
statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business that are commonly
identified by words such as “would,” “may,” “expects,” “estimates,”
“plans,” “intends,” “projects,” and other words or phrases with similar
meanings. Any statements regarding the Company’s GAAP and pro
forma estimated earnings, EPS, and effective tax rate, and the Company’s
expected segment revenue growth rates, consolidated revenue, gross
margins, operating margins, potential future acquisitions, currency
movements, expenses, pricing, new products to be introduced in 2019,
statements relating to possible future dividends and the Company’s plans
and objectives are forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may
not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk
factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited
to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018 filed by Garmin with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A
copy of Garmin’s 2018 Form 10-K can be downloaded from
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/sec/form-10-K/
.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release and the attachments contain non-GAAP financial measures. A
reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure and a discussion of the
Company’s use of these measures are included in the attachments.

Garmin, the Garmin logo, the Garmin delta, ECHOMAP, GNX, GTX, Garmin
Connect, MARQ, PanoptixS and BC, are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or
its subsidiaries.; G1000, Forerunner, and Approach are trademarks of
Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, and are registered in one or more
countries, including the U.S. All other brands, product names, company
names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their
respective owners. All rights reserved.

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share information)
		13-Weeks Ended
		March 30,			March 31,
		2019			2018
Net sales		$	766,050		$	710,872
Cost of goods sold			314,352			284,337
Gross profit			451,698			426,535
Advertising expense			27,615			25,311
Selling, general and administrative expense			126,781			117,065
Research and development expense			145,919			141,957
Total operating expense			300,315			284,333
Operating income			151,383			142,202
Other income:
Interest income			13,704			10,227
Foreign currency gains			314			816
Other income			864			735
Total other income			14,882			11,778
Income before income taxes			166,265			153,980
Income tax provision			26,092			24,606
Net income		$	140,173		$	129,374
Net income per share:
Basic		$	0.74		$	0.69
Diluted		$	0.74		$	0.68
Weighted average common
shares outstanding:
Basic			189,601			188,322
Diluted			190,599			189,292

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share information)
		March 30,				December 29,
		2019				2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,115,951			$	1,201,732
Marketable securities			197,385				182,989
Accounts receivable, net			453,069				569,833
Inventories			598,387				561,840
Deferred costs			27,567				28,462
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			119,778				120,512
Total current assets			2,512,137				2,665,368
Property and equipment, net			672,299				663,527
Operating lease right-of-use assets			54,978				–
Restricted cash			148				73
Marketable securities			1,337,771				1,330,123
Deferred income taxes			170,935				176,959
Noncurrent deferred costs			28,428				29,473
Intangible assets, net			411,162				417,080
Other assets			92,287				100,255
Total assets		$	5,280,145			$	5,382,858
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	170,474			$	204,985
Salaries and benefits payable			95,881				113,087
Accrued warranty costs			35,042				38,276
Accrued sales program costs			54,597				90,388
Deferred revenue			93,653				96,372
Accrued royalty costs			16,768				24,646
Accrued advertising expense			18,263				31,657
Other accrued expenses			81,919				69,777
Income taxes payable			55,929				51,642
Dividend payable			–				200,483
Total current liabilities			622,526				921,313
Deferred income taxes			98,959				92,944
Noncurrent income taxes			127,339				127,211
Noncurrent deferred revenue			72,531				76,566
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			43,277				–
Other liabilities			227				1,850
Stockholders’ equity:
Shares, CHF 0.10 par value, 198,077 shares authorized and issued; 189,847 shares
outstanding at March 30, 2019 and 189,461 shares outstanding at December 29, 2018			17,979				17,979
Additional paid-in capital			1,810,196				1,823,638
Treasury stock			(381,815	)			(397,692	)
Retained earnings			2,850,588				2,710,619
Accumulated other comprehensive income			18,338				8,430
Total stockholders’ equity			4,315,286				4,162,974
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	5,280,145			$	5,382,858

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
		13-Weeks Ended
		March 30,				March 31,
		2019				2018
Operating activities:
Net income		$	140,173			$	129,374
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			16,832				16,014
Amortization			7,179				7,132
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property and equipment			227				(15	)
Provision for doubtful accounts			408				57
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventories			7,579				3,959
Unrealized foreign currency loss (gain)			3,124				(517	)
Deferred income taxes			9,105				416
Stock compensation expense			15,129				13,440
Realized losses on marketable securities			60				196
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable			112,488				187,693
Inventories			(46,646	)			(26,455	)
Other current and non-current assets			2,930				9,037
Accounts payable			(32,786	)			(36,708	)
Other current and non-current liabilities			(76,030	)			(99,935	)
Deferred revenue			(6,744	)			(8,368	)
Deferred costs			1,938				1,807
Income taxes payable			9,616				17,063
Net cash provided by operating activities			164,582				214,190
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment			(30,094	)			(26,336	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			47				121
Purchase of intangible assets			(413	)			(1,622	)
Purchase of marketable securities			(83,068	)			(140,623	)
Redemption of marketable securities			80,907				65,253
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			–				(9,417	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(32,621	)			(112,624	)
Financing activities:
Dividends			(200,687	)			(96,146	)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock related to equity awards			–				1,926
Purchase of treasury stock related to equity awards			(12,694	)			(6,562	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(213,381	)			(100,782	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash			(4,286	)			6,717
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash			(85,706	)			7,501
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period			1,201,805				891,759
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period		$	1,116,099			$	899,260

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Net Sales, Gross Profit and Operating Income by Segment (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
		Reportable Segments
		Outdoor			Fitness			Marine			Auto			Aviation			Total
13-Weeks Ended March 30, 2019
Net sales		$	154,051		$	180,256		$	133,968		$	126,999		$	170,776		$	766,050
Gross profit			97,488			90,835			78,055			57,337			127,983			451,698
Operating income			41,953			18,126			25,473			8,213			57,618			151,383
13-Weeks Ended March 31, 2018
Net sales		$	144,258		$	166,035		$	113,554		$	141,312		$	145,713		$	710,872
Gross profit			93,285			96,601			66,683			61,012			108,954			426,535
Operating income			43,822			33,374			13,131			3,468			48,407			142,202

In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the methodology used to allocate
certain selling, general, and administrative expenses to the segments
was refined. The Company’s composition of segments did not change. Prior
year amounts are presented above as they were originally reported. For
comparative purposes, we estimate segment operating income for the 13
weeks ended March 31, 2018 would have been approximately $4 million less
for the aviation segment, approximately $4 million more for the marine
segment, and not significantly different for the outdoor, fitness, and
auto segments. Also, we estimate segment operating income for the 52
weeks ended December 29, 2018 would have been approximately $18 million
less for the aviation segment, approximately $11 million more for the
marine segment, approximately $7 million more for the outdoor segment,
and not significantly different for the fitness and auto segments.

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Net Sales by Geography (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
		13-Weeks Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			Yr over Yr
		2019			2018			Change
Net sales		$	766,050		$	710,872		8	%
Americas			379,456			345,975		10	%
EMEA			260,021			245,912		6	%
APAC			126,573			118,985		6	%

EMEA – Europe, Middle East and Africa; APAC – Asia Pacific and
Australian Continent

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP,
this release includes the following measures defined by the Securities
and Exchange Commission as non-GAAP financial measures: pro forma net
income (earnings) per share, pro forma effective tax rate and free cash
flow. These non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of
accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute
for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with
GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other
companies, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparison with
other companies. Management believes providing investors with an
operating view consistent with how it manages the Company provides
enhanced transparency into the operating results of the Company, as
described in more detail by category below.

The tables below provide reconciliations between the GAAP and non-GAAP
measures.

Pro forma effective tax rate

The Company’s income tax expense is periodically impacted by discrete
tax items that are not reflective of income tax expense incurred as a
result of current period earnings. Therefore, management believes
disclosure of the effective tax rate and income tax provision before the
effect of certain discrete tax items are important measures to permit
investors’ consistent comparison between periods. In the first quarter
2019 and 2018, there were no such discrete tax items identified. The net
release of uncertain tax position reserves, amounting to approximately
$4.4 million and $3.5 million in the first quarter 2019 and 2018,
respectively, have not been included as pro forma adjustments in the
above presentation of pro forma income tax provision as such items tend
to be more recurring in nature.

Pro forma net income (earnings) per share

Management believes that net income (earnings) per share before the
impact of foreign currency gains or losses and certain discrete income
tax items, as discussed above, is an important measure in order to
permit a consistent comparison of the Company’s performance between
periods.

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Pro Forma Net Income (Earnings) Per Share
(in thousands, except per share information)
		13-Weeks Ended
		March 30,				March 31,
		2019				2018
Net income (GAAP)		$	140,173			$	129,374
Foreign currency gains / losses(1)			(314	)			(816	)
Tax effect of foreign currency gains / losses(2)			49				130
Net income (Pro Forma)		$	139,908			$	128,688
Net income per share (GAAP):
Basic		$	0.74			$	0.69
Diluted		$	0.74			$	0.68
Net income per share (Pro Forma):
Basic		$	0.74			$	0.68
Diluted		$	0.73			$	0.68
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			189,601				188,322
Diluted			190,599				189,292

(1) The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gains
and losses are driven by movements in the Taiwan Dollar, Euro, and
British Pound Sterling in relation to the U.S. Dollar and the related
exchange rate impact on the significant cash, receivables, and payables
held in a currency other than the functional currency at one of the
Company’s subsidiaries. However, there is minimal cash impact from such
foreign currency gains and losses.

(2) The tax effect of foreign currency gains and losses was calculated
using the effective tax rate of 15.7% and 16.0% for the first quarter
ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

Free cash flow

Management believes that free cash flow is an important financial
measure because it represents the amount of cash provided by operations
that is available for investing and defines it as operating cash flows
less capital expenditures for property and equipment. Management
believes that excluding purchases of property and equipment provides a
better understanding of the underlying trends in the Company’s operating
performance and allows more accurate comparisons of the Company’s
operating results to historical performance. This metric may also be
useful to investors, but should not be considered in isolation as it is
not a measure of cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. The
most comparable GAAP measure is net cash provided by operating
activities.

Garmin Ltd. And Subsidiaries
Free Cash Flow
(in thousands)
		13-Weeks Ended
		March 30,				March 31,
		2019				2018
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	164,582			$	214,190
Less: purchases of property and equipment			(30,094	)			(26,336	)
Free Cash Flow		$	134,488			$	187,854

Forward-looking Financial Measures

The forward-looking financial measures in our 2019 guidance provided
above do not consider the potential effect of certain discrete tax
items, foreign currency exchange gains and losses, and any other impacts
that may be identified as pro forma adjustments in calculating the
non-GAAP measures described above. At this time, management is unable to
determine whether or not significant discrete tax items will occur in
fiscal 2019, reasonably estimate such foreign currency gains and losses,
or anticipate the impact of any other events that may be considered in
the calculation of non-GAAP financial measures. The impact of EPS of
foreign currency gains and losses, net of tax effects, was $0.01 for the
13-weeks ended March 30, 2019.