• GARMIN LTD Profile

    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.
    Min H. Kao, Ph.D.
    CEO
    Harbour Place, 5th Fl., 113 S. Church St.

    George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

    http://www.garmin.com

    Phone: 345-946-5203

    Fax: 345-945-2197
    Sector: Technology Industry: Electronics
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $3,180,300,000 79.3% $855,000,000 8,434
  • Key Executives: GRMN

    Name Title Officer Since
    Min H. Kao, Ph.D. CEO 8/1/00
    Clifton A. Pemble COO 8/16/04
    Kevin Rauckman CFO -
    Andrew R. Etkind General Counsel -
    Danny J. Bartel Vice President, Subsidiary -
    Charles W. Peffer Director 8/16/04
    Thomas A. McDonnell Director 3/1/01
    Dr. Donald H. Eller, Ph.D. Director 3/1/01
  • Top Competitors: GRMN

  • Insider Trends: GRMN

    Sentiment for GRMN is NEGATIVE

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    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: GRMN

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    12/17/07 RAUCKMAN KEVIN S 758 Stock Gift $0.00
    12/11/07 POKORNY BRIAN JAMES 55 Stock Gift $0.00
    12/10/07 KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION 20,000 Planned Sale $2.24 M
  • Ownership Breakdown : GRMN

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 421.00
     
    Mutual Fund 598.00
    Other Major 14.00
  • Short Interest Volume: GRMN

    Data as of 7/28/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 22.18 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 8.50
    Float 119.75 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 18.50
    Average Daily Volume 3.06 M
    Outstanding Shares 207.27 M