Garmin® Makes Custom Maps Free and Easy, Merging Paper and Digital Maps with GPS Handhelds

OLATHE, Kan./November 18, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the availability of Custom Maps, a free, simple process that helps users transform the maps they currently have – in paper or digital form – into downloadable maps for compatible Garmin GPS outdoor handhelds.

“Free Custom Maps can be used by anyone wanting to bring their favorite locations to life,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “Potential users include new students on college campuses, experienced hunters on game areas, and the millions of visitors to zoos, amusement parks and botanical gardens.”

Garmin® Unveils Next Generation Network MFD Chartplotters with G Motion™ Technology for Instant, Virtually Seamless Chart Redraw

 Olathe, Kan./November 16, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its next generation in large-format multi-function displays – the GPSMAP® 6000 and GPSMAP 7000 series with Garmin G Motion technology that represents a graphic breakthrough in speed, smoothness and clarity, delivering ultra-smooth map panning and zooming with virtually seamless graphical updating in all dimensions.  These new chartplotters also feature an unmatched low-level backlight display that dims to 0.5 nits, and a backlit keypad for use in low-light conditions without compromising vision.

Garmin® Announces the AIS 600 for Vessel Tracking and Collision Avoidance

OLATHE, Kan./November 16, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the AIS 600 – the company’s first transceiver that allows boaters to receive and transmit Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, giving mariners a new way to identify and avoid other large sea vessels at long range in virtually any visibility.

Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 Now with Windows Mobile 6.5; Existing Owners Eligible for Update

Cayman Islands and Taipei, Taiwan/November 09, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin-Asus, a co-branded alliance between Garmin® Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TAIEX: 2357), today announced that the nüvifone M20—an all-in-one phone, mobile web-browser and premium navigation system—is now available with Windows Mobile® 6.5. Users will be able to enjoy the host of improvements that Windows Mobile 6.5 provides, such as large touch-optimized icons, mobile applications via Windows Marketplace for Mobile, and the convenient Microsoft® My Phone service.

Garmin® Expands eLearning Program for Aviation Products

OLATHE, Kan./November 5, 2009 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has expanded its eLearning computer based training program content and will also soon offer training through an online portal. This is the first time Garmin has offered online training. Starting in late-November, customers can access online training for the GPSMAP® 396, 496, 695/696, G1000® for VFR flight conditions, and G1000 for IFR flight conditions from any computer that has internet access. Unlike a CD-ROM that may become out-of-date, the online system will be periodically updated with the most recent software version available.

Garmin Offers Year-End Savings on Panel Mounts and Portables

OLATHE, Kan./November 5, 2009 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced a dramatic savings program, “Soar into Savings,” where customers can earn up to $7,000 in rebates on a variety of panel mount avionics. Customers selecting any combination of the G600 retrofit flight display, GNS 500W or GNS 400W GPS/Nav/Comm panel mount series, GTS traffic series, GWX 68 weather RADAR series or the GDL 69 or 69A datalink receivers, will be able to take advantage of these rebates. The “Soar into Savings” rebate offer expires December 31, 2009, and rebate submissions must be postmarked by January 31, 2010.  Full details and conditions are available at www.garmin.com/aviation.

Garmin Reports Strong Third Quarter Results on Sequential Growth in Revenues and Operating Margin Resulting In Year-Over-Year EPS Growth

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Garmin Enhances “Black Box” Navigator for Automotive OEMs

OLATHE, Kan./November 2, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the GVN 54, a next-generation version of its OEM-configurable “black-box” GPS navigation system, featuring the company’s latest advanced features and user interface refinements.  The GVN 54 can be customized to include built-in GPRS/EDGE connectivity to utilize Garmin Connected services, offering OEMs a plethora of powerful services such as internet-based local search, white page listings, real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices, flight schedules, and much more.  The system was announced in conjunction with the SEMA Show, which opens on November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“The GVN 54 turns a vehicle’s A/V system into a leading-edge street navigator,” said Roger Jollis, Garmin’s director of OEM and mobile marketing.  “We’re able to accommodate virtually any OEM’s requirements by customizing this self-contained navigation module to meet automotive OEM specifications, including connectivity to Garmin Connected Services including traffic, weather, and fuel prices.”

Garmin’s Touchscreen aera™ Series Takes Pilots from Runway to Roadway

OLATHE, Kan./November 2, 2009/BUSINESS WIRE — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the aera, Garmin’s newest aviation handheld series that is touchscreen and multi-mode so that it can transition between aviation to automotive mode with one touch. The aera series includes four different models – aera 500, aera 510, aera 550 and aera 560 – and all have unprecedented ease of use that is derived from Garmin’s 20 years of expertise in the aviation and automotive markets. The aera product line will be on display and available for purchase for the first time at the Aircraft Owners Pilot Association (AOPA) Summit in Tampa, Florida, November 5-7, 2009.

Garmin® teams with actor/conservationist Edward Norton to sponsor the Maasai Marathon benefitting African conservation

OLATHE, Kan./October 23, 2009 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its support of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust and its Maasai Marathon team, a group of 30 runners led by Edward Norton and three Maasai warriors, who will run in the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1st.

Norton, a pilot and longtime user of Garmin products for flying, recreation and travel, has used Garmin’s Forerunner 405CX GPS-enabled fitness watch in training and preparing with the Maasai runners for the race. Norton will be downloading his running data to Garmin Connect’s online community, where millions of activities are shared, compared, stored and explored. Garmin has also made a donation to the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust and will help promote the cause at the ING New York City Marathon expo and upcoming events.

Garmin Extends Title Sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream Through 2013

GPS Leader Paves the Way for Continued Development of World’s Elite Cycling Squad

CAYMAN ISLANDS/October 20, 2009/Business Wire – Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has extended for an additional three years its title sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream, the ProTour cycling team dedicated to ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions. The extension for the U.S.-based team comprised of elite talent from around the world is an addition to the company’s current sponsorship through 2010, marking one of the most significant multi-national sponsorship deals in the history of professional cycling.

“The success of the team spans the globe and surpassed our expectations for the first year and a half of our title sponsorship, bringing Garmin’s reputation for quality, commitment, performance and productivity into countless households in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia,” said Jon Cassat, Garmin’s vice president of communications. “Our objectives were – and continue to be – to integrate our products on sports’ biggest stages and to build global brand awareness. Whether capturing victories around the world, winning national championships or working to develop future generations of talent, Team Garmin has helped us achieve those objectives and has made an impression on billions of potential customers.”

Garmin’s G3000™ Integrated Flightdeck Brings Touchscreen and Widescreens to the Cockpit

ORLANDO, Fla./October 19, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the Garmin G3000, the first touchscreen-controlled integrated flightdeck for light turbine aircraft.  The G3000 is designed specifically for Part 23 turbine aircraft, and was announced at the National Business Aviation Association Convention.

Garmin® Announces G1000® Retrofit Program for Cessna CitationJet

ORLANDO, Fla./October 19, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it is in the midst of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) program that will allow installation of Garmin’s G1000 integrated flightdeck on the Cessna CitationJet (Model 525, serial numbers 0001-0359).  Once completed, the STC will pave the way for CitationJet owners to visit a Cessna Owned Citation Service Centers for installation of the Garmin G1000 avionics suite.

Regal Boats Will Showcase Garmin® Marine Electronics in 2010

Olathe, Kan./October 12, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it has been selected by Regal Boats as the exclusive electronics provider for their 2010 product line of luxury performance runabouts, cruisers and sport yachts.  This new OEM partnership is being announced in conjunction with the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference.

Garmin® Sets Pace for U.S. Record-holders Deena Kastor, Ryan Hall in training for Chicago and New York City marathons

OLATHE, Kan./October 7, 2009 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its sponsorship of American distance-running record-holders Deena Kastor and Ryan Hall as they prepare for marathons in Chicago and New York City, respectively. To honor these elite athletes’ pursuit of victory in these major world marathons, special limited-edition versions of Garmin’s new FR60 fitness watch will be available exclusively at the race expos and select retailers in those cities.

“Deena and Ryan have been training with Garmin devices for some time, and we are thrilled to see our relationship grow as they rely on Garmin technology to take on the world’s best,” said Stan Brajer, director of Garmin Fitness Sales and Marketing. “As our fitness division grows with products such as the innovative FR60, we have worked with top-tier runners, gold-medal coaches and Tour de France cyclists, and Deena and Ryan exemplify that excellence as true global ambassadors of the sport and our brand.”