Garmin Ltd.
News and overview for Garmin Ltd.
Google drives into new market
Washington Post, The | 26 days 19 hours 47 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is adding Garmin Ltd and TomTom to its growing list of rivals as the Internet search giant weaves technology for driving directions into new versions of its smartphone software.
Stocks on the move: Cigna, DaVita, Pulte, Garmin, RehabCare
Oakland Tribune (Calif.), The | 19 days 17 hours 51 minutes ago
By Lu Wang BLOOMBERG NEWS Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading this morning.
Pulte Homes, Merck, Garmin are big movers
Yahoo! | 19 days 1 hour 58 minutes ago
NEW YORK – The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange:
Garmin, TomTom shares sink on new Google nav feature
Total Telecom Magazine (U.K.) | 26 days 2 hours 4 minutes ago
Sat-nav maker TomTom's Q3 net profit almost halved.
UPDATE: Garmin, TomTom Shares Sink On New Google Nav Feature
Wall Street Journal, The | 26 days 13 hours 5 minutes ago
(Recasts, includes more detail of TomTom earnings, updates share prices.) By Ben Charny Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SAN FRANCISCCO (Dow Jones)--Shares of navigation device makers sank Wednesday after TomTom N.V. (TOM2.AE) reported third-quarter profit was nearly halved and Google Inc. (GOOG) announced it was getting into the navigation business.
A double whammy: Getting cancer and losing your job
Kansas City Star (Mo.), The | 34 days 8 hours 2 minutes ago
Smarting off to your boss can get you fired. So will stealing from the company. But contracting cancer?
CIT, Garmin, New York Times, NutriSystem, Newell, SPX: U.S. Equity Movers
Bloomberg | 26 days 16 hours 18 minutes ago
Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of 2 p.m. in New York.
Google drives into navigation area
Globe and Mail (Toronto), The | 26 days 16 hours 48 minutes ago
Adds to list of rivals with product that will provide real-time directions with new versions of smartphone software
Earnings roundup: Time Warner, Garmin
Forbes | 19 days 17 hours ago
Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Nov. 4, from AP Financial News:Media conglomerate Time Warner ( TWX - news - people ) Inc. reported a 38 percent drop in third-quarter profit after being hurt by declines at its AOL and publishing segments.
LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 (Verizon) - At A Glance - Reviews by PC Magazine
PC Magazine | 4 days 18 hours 44 minutes ago
The LG Chocolate Touch is another stellar-sounding touch screen phone for Verizon Wireless.
Prices on Many Popular Consumer Electronics Have Fallen to Record Lows
Wall Street Journal, The | 33 days 2 hours 15 minutes ago
It's shaping up to be a happy holiday season for gadget lovers, as the average prices for a range of consumer electronics—from flat-screen televisions to Blu-Ray DVD players—smash through record lows in the recession.
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MIT Technology Review | 25 days 16 hours 50 minutes ago
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TMT SUMMIT: TomTom Sees Growth In Russia, Lat Am, S. Africa
Wall Street Journal, The | 5 days 16 hours 59 minutes ago
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES BARCELONA (Dow Jones)--Dutch navigation equipment maker TomTom NV (TOM2.AE) sees room for expansion in Russia, Latin America, South Africa and China, the company's Chief Executive Harold Goddijn said Wednesday.
Samsung Mythic SGH-a897 (AT&T) - At A Glance - Reviews by PC Magazine
PC Magazine | 6 days 19 hours 12 minutes ago
The Samsung Mythic is a high-end feature phone with excellent broadcast mobile TV and a super-sharp screen.
Verizon's iPhone challenger goes on sale Nov. 6
Kansas City Star (Mo.), The | 26 days 8 hours 21 minutes ago
Verizon Wireless' answer to the iPhone - the Droid - will go on sale for $200 next week as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Garmin Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Satellite & Broadcast Network Equipment |
| Website: | http://www.garmin.com |
You may not know where you're headed, but Garmin can tell you where you are. 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 which combine cellular and GPS technology. Boat maker Ranger and airplane maker New Piper incorporate Garmin equipment into their vehicles. The company sells its consumer products through retailers including Bass Pro Shops, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart. Chairman and CEO Min Kao owns about 23% of Garmin.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 3,494.1 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 9.9 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 732.8 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -14.3 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 8,919 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 5.8 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
