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GARMIN LTD — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from GARMIN LTD's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

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.

“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.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve Fiscal Year 2027 maximum aggregate compensation for Garmin’s Executive Management at the 2026-06-05 meeting.

“13. The shareholders approved a binding vote to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 maximum aggregate compensation for Garmin’s Executive Management.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“12. The shareholders passed a resolution approving Garmin’s Swiss Non-Financial Matters Report for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“11. The shareholders passed an advisory resolution approving Garmin’s Swiss Statutory Compensation Report for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Advisory resolution approving compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2026-06-05 meeting.

“10. The shareholders passed an advisory resolution approving the compensation of Garmin’s Named Executive Officers.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“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.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-elect Wuersch & Gering LLP as independent voting rights representative for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-06-05 meeting.

“8. 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.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“7. The shareholders re-elected four members of the Compensation Committee, each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“6. The shareholders re-elected Min H. Kao as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-election of six directors each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting at the 2026-06-05 meeting.

“5. The shareholders re-elected six directors, each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“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. The shareholders re-elected six directors, each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

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.

“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.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve appropriation of available earnings at the 2026-06-05 meeting.

“2. The shareholders approved the appropriation of available earnings.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approve 2025 Annual Report and consolidated and statutory financial statements at the 2026-06-05 meeting.

“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.”
Earnings Releases

GARMIN LTD reported first quarter ended March 28, 2026 results: revenue approximately $1.75 billion, EPS $2.09.

“Garmin announces first quarter 2026 results Company reports record first quarter revenue and operating income Schaffhausen, Switzerland / April 29, 2026 / PR Newswire – Garmin ® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2026. Highlights for first quarter 2026 include: • Record consolidated revenue of approximately $1.75 billion, a 14% increase compared to the prior year quarter • Gross and operating margins expanded to 59.4% and 24.6% respectively, compared to the prior year quarter • Record operating income of $432 million, a 30% increase compared to the prior year quarter • GAAP EPS of $2.09 and pro forma EPS (1) of $2.08, representing a 29% increase in pro forma EPS compared to the prior year quarter”

Bradley C. Trenkle was appointed as co-Chief Operating Officer at GARMIN LTD.

“On June 24, 2024, Garmin Ltd. (the “Company” or “Garmin”) announced that Patrick G. Desbois, age 56, and Bradley C. Trenkle, age 44, have been appointed as co-Chief Operating Officers of the Company, effective July 1, 2024.”

Patrick G. Desbois was appointed as co-Chief Operating Officer at GARMIN LTD.

“On June 24, 2024, Garmin Ltd. (the “Company” or “Garmin”) announced that Patrick G. Desbois, age 56, and Bradley C. Trenkle, age 44, have been appointed as co-Chief Operating Officers of the Company, effective July 1, 2024.”

Joshua H. Maxfield was appointed as Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at GARMIN LTD.

“Joshua H. Maxfield assuming the role of Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.”

Andrew R. Etkind changed role as General Counsel at GARMIN LTD.

“On April 2, 2024, Andrew R. Etkind informed the Garmin Ltd. Board of Directors of his intention to step down from the role of General Counsel effective July 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

GARMIN LTD reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.

“On February 21, 2024, Garmin Ltd. (“the Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

GARMIN LTD reported the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,277,531, EPS GAAP diluted EPS $ 1.34.

“except per share information) 13-Weeks Ended 39-Weeks Ended September 30, September 24, YoY September 30, September 24, YoY 2023 2022 Change 2023 2022 Change Net sales $ 1,277,531 $ 1,140,434 12% $ 3,745,751 $ 3,553,931 5% Fitness 352,976 279,875 26% 932,561 772,867 21% Outdoor 433,997 406,832 7% 1,210,773 1,318,810 (8)% Aviation 198,160 188,043 5% 629,195”
Earnings Releases

GARMIN LTD reported second quarter ended July 1, 2023 results: revenue $1.32 billion, EPS $1.50.

“Newswire – Garmin ® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2023. Highlights for second quarter 2023 include: • Consolidated revenue of $1.32 billion, a 6% increase compared to the prior year quarter • Gross margin and operating margin were 57.5%, and 21.5% • Operating income was $284 million, a 3% decrease compared to the”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approval of share cancellation and capital reduction at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders approved the cancellation of shares repurchased under Garmin’s share repurchase program and a corresponding reduction in Garmin’s share capital.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders passed an advisory resolution to hold an advisory vote on compensation of Garmin’s Named Executive Officers every one year.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Advisory resolution approving compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders passed an advisory resolution approving the compensation of Garmin’s Named Executive Officers.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young as auditor at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Garmin’s independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2023 and re-elected Ernst & Young Ltd as Garmin’s statutory auditor for another one-year term.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-election of independent voting rights representative at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders re-elected the law firm of Wuersch & Gering LLP as independent voting rights representative for a term extending until completion of the 2024 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-election of Min H. Kao as Executive Chairman at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders re-elected Min H. Kao as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term extending until completion of the 2024 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Discharge of Board and Executive Management from liability at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Burrell 103,915,033 32,581,415 78,848 26,857,501 Joseph H. Hartnett 113,693,292 22,799,274 82,730 26,857,501 Min H. Kao 132,259,987 4,237,403 77,907 26,857,501 Catherine A.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Payment of cash dividend of $2.92 per share at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders approved the payment of a cash dividend in the aggregate amount of U.S. $2.92 per outstanding share out of Garmin’s reserve from capital contribution in four equal installments.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Appropriation of available earnings at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders approved the appropriation of available earnings.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Approval of 2022 Annual Report at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders approved Garmin’s 2022 Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements of Garmin for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and Garmin’s statutory financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-election of members of the Compensation Committee at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders re-elected the four individuals listed below as members of the Compensation Committee, each for a term extending until completion of the 2024 annual general meeting.”
Shareholder Votes

GARMIN LTD shareholders approved Re-election of directors at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“The shareholders re-elected the six individuals listed below as directors, each for a term extending until completion of the 2024 annual general meeting.”

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