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The shareholders re-elected the law firm of Wuersch & Gering LLP as independent voting rights representative for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"0fc3fa7db7196575f8b4b15ce405f75bab1c2609","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year ending December 26, 2026 and re-elect Ernst & Young Ltd as statutory auditor for another one-year term at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"9. The shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Garmin’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026 and re-election of Ernst & Young Ltd as Garmin’s statutory auditor for another one-year term.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Proposal","value":"auditor ratification"},{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"12d8ac245fa7ee20699b02b24c0c76087a993816","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Advisory resolution approving Garmin’s Swiss Statutory Compensation Report for fiscal year ended December 27, 2025 at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"11. The shareholders passed an advisory resolution approving Garmin’s Swiss Statutory Compensation Report for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Proposal","value":"say on pay"},{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"32dc9f226db347f85069621d91e680b0b95ed69e","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Resolution approving Garmin’s Swiss Non-Financial Matters Report for fiscal year ended December 27, 2025 at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"12. The shareholders passed a resolution approving Garmin’s Swiss Non-Financial Matters Report for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"4bc4fd6fa60ea6602ee2355b5a2f4cf86f67c7ef","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-elect Min H. Kao as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"6. The shareholders re-elected Min H. 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The shareholders re-elected six directors, each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Proposal","value":"director election"},{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"54d04dae55d68853e6eec97977baac5c2b548b11","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Advisory resolution approving compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"10. The shareholders passed an advisory resolution approving the compensation of Garmin’s Named Executive Officers.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Proposal","value":"say on pay"},{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"5580e141360ff5b876ac1f5740bd317dde057866","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve appropriation of available earnings at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"2. The shareholders approved the appropriation of available earnings.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"5a42f388acaf0ceb44125d67ee17d899074ed778","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-elect four members of the Compensation Committee each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"7. The shareholders re-elected four members of the Compensation Committee, each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"a6ad6b1bf569bad564af5ee5d050a33ef4386f5c","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve 2025 Annual Report and consolidated and statutory financial statements at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"1. The shareholders approved Garmin’s 2025 Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements of Garmin for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025 and the statutory financial statements of Garmin for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"bcc0f5f634d5a86ece6653d26270a867aed8254d","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve Fiscal Year 2027 maximum aggregate compensation for Garmin’s Executive Management at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"13. The shareholders approved a binding vote to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 maximum aggregate compensation for Garmin’s Executive Management.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"c736039f65099f8ebe020faf1392ee9f6b080627","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve payment of a cash dividend in the aggregate amount of U.S. $4.20 per outstanding share out of Garmin’s reserve from capital contribution in four equal installments at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"3. The shareholders approved the payment of a cash dividend in the aggregate amount of U.S. $4.20 per outstanding share out of Garmin’s reserve from capital contribution in four equal installments.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"dca67817304fc5259526483173ede4e458816b52","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve maximum aggregate compensation for Garmin’s Board of Directors for period between 2026 annual general meeting and 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"14. The shareholders approved a binding vote to approve the maximum aggregate compensation for Garmin’s Board of Directors for the period between the 2026 annual general meeting and the 2027 annual general meeting.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 5.07","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1121788/000119312526261987/0001193125-26-261987-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Shareholder Votes","details":[{"label":"Outcome","value":"passed"},{"label":"Meeting","value":"2026-06-05"}],"fact_type":"shareholder_vote"},{"claim_id":"fec7b0edda7202830b5c031dc1dbc11c7c588df1","claim":"GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Discharge members of the Board of Directors and Executive Management from liability for fiscal year ended December 27, 2025 at the 2026-06-05 meeting.","evidence_excerpt":"The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows: For Against Abstain Non-votes 99,005,980 1,081,147 22,377,268 27,279,587 5. 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