Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN)
8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland (Map) Phone: +41-52-620-14-01
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.garmin.com
Overview
Garmin hopes to make stopping to ask for directions a thing of the past. The company manufactures navigation products that use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to wirelessly deliver geographic location data through satellite communications. Its portable products incorporate electronic maps and navigational charts. Garmin also makes communications devices that combine cellular and GPS technology. Boat maker Ranger and Piper Aircraft incorporate Garmin equipment into their products. The company sells its consumer products through retailers including Bass Pro Shops, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart, as well as through distributors and independent dealers. About 60% of sales come from North America.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ: GRMN) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £1,738.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (8.7%) |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £377.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (17.0%) |
| 2010 Employees | 8,897 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 5.5% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN)
| Chairman Emeritus | Gary L. Burrell (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Chairman and CEO | Min H. Kao |
| President, COO, and Director | Clifton A. Pemble |
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