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TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD /CA/ - 10-Q - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
[May 08, 2012]

TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD /CA/ - 10-Q - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(Edgar Glimpses Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.

S. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expense, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to product returns, doubtful accounts, inventories, investments, intangible assets, stock-based compensation, income taxes, warranty obligations, restructuring costs, contingencies, and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the amount and timing of revenue and expense and the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting polices during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 from those disclosed in the Company's 2011 Form 10-K.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements There are no updates to recent accounting standards as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year end 2011.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL OVERVIEW Trimble's focus is on combining positioning technology with wireless communication and application capabilities to create system-level solutions that enhance productivity and accuracy for our customers. The majority of our markets are end-user markets, including engineering and construction firms, governmental organizations, public safety workers, farmers, and companies who must manage fleets of mobile workers and assets. In our Advanced Devices segment, we also provide components to original equipment manufacturers to incorporate into their products. In the end-user markets, we provide a system that includes a hardware platform that may contain software and customer support. Some examples of our solutions include products that automate and simplify the process of surveying land, products that automate the utilization of equipment such as tractors and bulldozers, products that enable a company to manage its mobile workforce and assets, and products that allow municipalities to manage their fixed assets. In addition, we also provide software applications on a stand-alone basis. For example, we provide software for project management on construction sites.

Solutions targeted at the end-user make up a significant majority of our revenue. To create compelling products, we must attain an understanding of the end-users' needs and work flow, and how location-based technology can enable that end-user to work faster, more efficiently, and more accurately. We use this knowledge to create highly innovative products that change the way work is done by the end-user. With the exception of our Mobile Solutions and Advanced Devices segments, our products are generally sold through a dealer channel, and it is crucial that we maintain a proficient, global, third-party distribution channel.

We continued to execute our strategy with a series of actions that can be summarized in three categories.

Reinforcing our position in existing markets * We believe these markets provide us with additional, substantial potential for substituting our technology for traditional methods. We are continuing to develop new products and to strengthen our distribution channels in order to expand our market.

In our Engineering and Construction segment, we introduced a new version of Trimble AllTrak Tool and Asset Management System that provided Radio Frequency Identification, or RFID, capabilities for the Trimble Nomad outdoor rugged handheld computer. Our Spectra Precision group also introduced the new ProFlex 800 which was a powerful Global Navigation Satellite Systems, or GNSS, solution with revolutionary Z-Blade GNSS centric technology, which delivers fast and reliable Real Time Kinematic, or RTK, positioning, even in environments where GNSS signals may be difficult to acquire. Trimble also released new mobile solutions for the Prolog construction project management software, which provide support for Apple iPad and Microsoft Windows mobile platforms.

17-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents In our Field solutions segment, we introduced a new generation of GNSS devices for GIS field applications, the Trimble Juno 3B and 3D handhelds, which allow mobile workforces ranging from public utilities to municipalities to be empowered with integrated GNSS handhelds that are optimized for everyday field work, such as asset management, data collection and inspections. We also announced the worldwide availability of high-accuracy CenterPoint RTX correction service for agriculture customers. The GPS and GLONASS-enabled correction service is delivered via cellular communications using the Trimble DCM-300 modem, which is currently certified for use in 38 countries on 5 continents. We also released four new innovations designed to assist growers with planting and spreading operations-Vehicle Sync, seed monitoring capability, application management of up to two variable rate products and spinner speed control. These innovations enable enhanced grower efficiency by increasing the quality of seed placement and providing real-time wireless communication between vehicles in the field. Furthermore, we also introduced the My Connected Farm portal, which is a new Web-based solution for growers and agribusinesses to access and manage mapping applications, precision farming data and vehicle performance and movement.

In our Mobile Solutions segment, we announced that Multiband, one of the nation's leading home service satellite TV providers, will be implementing Trimble GeoManager Fleet Management across its fleet of vehicles. GeoManager Fleet Management will enable Multiband to realize the benefits of integrated vehicle tracking and automated scheduling to improve efficiency, productivity and customer service. During the quarter, we also introduced the Connected Community - Environmental which provides cloud-based real-time management and deployment of SiteFID landfill gas surface monitoring data. It allows field monitoring data to be uploaded to the cloud and stored in a secure and replicated infrastructure designed specifically for positioning data.

In our Advanced Devices segment, we announced that Applanix's position & orientation systems for marine vessels, or POS MV, system is now capable of receiving Fugro's Marinestar positioning service. By integrating Marinestar capability, the POS MV can operate off shore and without reference stations, significantly expanding its operating environment.

All of these products and initiatives strengthened our competitive position and created new value for our customers.

Extending our position in new and existing markets through new product categories * We are utilizing the strength of the Trimble brand in our markets to expand our revenue by bringing new products to new and existing users. In our Mobile Solutions segment, cooperation with SmartBin Corporation enabled us to collaborate on the development of solutions that can leverage positioning technology, wireless communications, asset monitoring and fleet management capabilities to enhance productivity for professionals operating in the environmental services and recycling markets. Under the agreement, Trimble will have worldwide rights to use SmartBin's wireless monitoring and Web access technologies to integrate and manufacture products for the industry.

Bringing existing technology to new markets * We continue to reinforce our position in existing markets and position ourselves in newer markets that will serve as important sources of future growth. New initiatives are focused in emerging markets in Africa, China, India, the Middle-East and Russia. We continue to expand our network of SITECH Technology Dealers during the quarter by adding new dealerships to serve geographic markets such as Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, South Korea and The Netherlands. These dealers represent the Trimble and Caterpillar machine control systems for the contractor's entire fleet of heavy equipment regardless of machine brand.

In addition, our acquisition of Plancal Corporation (headquartered in Horgen, Switzerland), a leading 3D CAD/CAE and ERP software provider for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and HVAC industries in Western Europe helps to broaden our industry-leading BIM to Field solutions for MEP and HVAC contractors in order to automate project estimating and management, modeling, detailing, layout and construction.

In our Mobile Solutions segment, we introduced a new cloud-based solution that provides on-road supply chain visibility to enhance efficiency for the transport and logistics industry in India-Trimble trako Visual Cargo. The seamless integration of Visual Cargo with the customers' ERP/TMS system and vehicle location data from the Trimble trako Fleet Management solution will help facilitate trip-based tracking of goods, transit schedule, route and safety compliance.

RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS The following companies were acquired during twelve months ended March 30, 2012 and are combined in our results of operations since the date of acquisition: Plancal On January 12, 2012, we acquired privately-held Plancal of Horgen, Switzerland, a leading 3D CAD/CAE and ERP software provider for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries in western Europe. Plancal's performance is reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment.

18-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents StruCad On January 11, 2012, we acquired the StruCad and StruEngineer business from AceCad Software based in Derby, UK to expand our construction solutions. The addition of the software products is expected to extend Tekla's industry leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for structural steel contractors to automate project estimating and management, modeling and detailing. StruCad's performance is reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment.

PeopleNet On August 5, 2011, we acquired privately-held PeopleNet, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and its affiliates. PeopleNet is a leading provider of integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems for effective fleet management. PeopleNet provides fleets with software and hardware solutions that help manage regulatory compliance, fuel costs, driver safety and customer visibility. PeopleNet's performance is reported under our Mobile Solutions business segment.

Tekla Corporation On July 8, 2011, we acquired Tekla Corporation, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and its subsidiaries. Tekla is a leading provider of BIM software and offers model driven solutions for customers in the infrastructure and energy industries (in particular energy distribution, public administration and civil engineering and utilities). Tekla's building and construction performance is reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment and Tekla's infrastructure and energy performance is reported under our Field Solutions business segment.

Yamei On June 7, 2011, we acquired Yamei Electronics Technology, Co. Ltd, a Chinese wholly-owned foreign entity (WOFE) of Digisec Group which is incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Yamei manufactures automotive electronics products used for anti-theft GPS monitoring and tracking, RFID-based smart key and start and on-board diagnostics systems. Yamei's performance is reported under our Mobile Solutions business segment.

Dynamic Survey Solutions On May 10, 2011, we acquired seismic survey software provider Dynamic Survey Solutions, Inc. of Essex, Vermont. Dynamic Survey Solutions, Inc. is a leader in seismic survey software. Dynamic Survey Solutions' performance is reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment.

Ashtech On May 3, 2011, we acquired privately-held Ashtech S.A.S., headquartered in Carquefou, France, and its affiliates. Ashtech is a leading provider of precision GNSS products for positioning, guidance, navigation and timing, with a wide range of solutions for diverse applications in science, education, government, industry and commerce. Ashtech's performance is reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment.

Beartooth Mapping On April 19, 2011, we acquired privately-held Beartooth Mapping, Inc. based in Billings, Montana. Beartooth is a leading provider of print and digital maps for outdoor enthusiasts using MyTopo software and web services. Beartooth's performance is reported under our Advanced Devices business segment.

Seasonality of Business * Our individual segment revenue may be affected by seasonal buying patterns.

Historically, the second fiscal quarter has been the strongest quarter for the Company driven by the construction buying season. However, as a result of recent acquisitions, we may experience less seasonality in the future.

19-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Overview The following table is a summary of revenue, gross margin, and operating income for the periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with the narrative descriptions below.

First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues: Product $ 398,538 $ 326,932 Service 57,430 33,519 Subscription 46,299 23,842 Total revenues 502,267 384,293 Gross margin $ 259,150 $ 191,530 Gross margin % 51.6 % 49.8 % Total consolidated operating income $ 59,848 $ 43,675 Operating income % 11.9 % 11.4 % Revenue Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we have presented revenues separately for products, service, and subscriptions. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, total revenue increased by $118.0 million or 31%, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Of this increase, product revenue increased $71.6 million, or 22%, service revenue increased $23.9 million, or 71%, and subscription revenue increased $22.5 million, or 94%. The product revenue increase was driven by organic growth and the Tekla and PeopleNet acquisitions. The increase in service revenue was primarily due to organic growth and the Tekla acquisition. Subscription revenue increased primarily due to the PeopleNet acquisition.

On a segment basis, Engineering and Construction revenue increased $58.9 million, or 31%, Field Solutions increased $24.4 million, or 20%, Mobile Solutions increased $34.0 million or 76%, and Advanced Devices increased $0.7 million or 3%. Revenue growth within Engineering and Construction was driven by strong organic growth due to expanded distribution and improved end user markets and acquisitions, including Tekla. Sales were strong for heavy and highway and survey products. Field Solutions revenue increased primarily due to continued strength in most products and markets. Mobile Solutions revenue increased primarily due to the PeopleNet acquisition and to a lesser extent, growth within the existing business.

Gross Margin Gross margin varies due to a number of factors including product mix, pricing, distribution channel, production volumes, and foreign currency translations.

Gross margin increased by $67.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011, primarily due to increased sales in Engineering and Construction and Field Solutions. Gross margin as a percentage of total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 was 51.6%, as compared to 49.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, primarily due to an increase in sales of higher margin products, primarily software and service revenue, which were partially offset by higher amortization of purchased intangible assets.

Operating Income Operating income increased by $16.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Operating income as a percentage of total revenue was 11.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to 11.4% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The increase in operating income and operating income percentage was primarily driven by higher revenue and gross margin expansion, partially offset by high amortization of purchased intangible assets due to acquisitions.

Results by Segment To achieve distribution, marketing, production, and technology advantages in our targeted markets, we manage our operations in the following four segments: Engineering and Construction, Field Solutions, Mobile Solutions, and Advanced Devices. Operating income equals net revenue less cost of sales and operating expense, excluding general corporate expense, amortization of purchased intangible assets, amortization of inventory step-up charges, acquisition costs, and restructuring costs.

20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents The following table is a summary of revenue and operating income by segment: First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Engineering and Construction Revenue $ 248,885 $ 190,034 Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue 50 % 49 % Operating income $ 40,077 $ 22,779 Operating income as a percent of segment revenue 16 % 12 % Field Solutions Revenue $ 147,499 $ 123,053 Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue 29 % 32 % Operating income $ 62,361 $ 52,505 Operating income as a percent of segment revenue 42 % 43 % Mobile Solutions Revenue $ 78,383 $ 44,421 Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue 16 % 12 % Operating income (loss) $ 7,358 $ (1,334 ) Operating income (loss) as a percent of segment revenue 9 % (3 %) Advanced Devices Revenue $ 27,500 $ 26,785 Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue 5 % 7 % Operating income $ 3,339 $ 3,863 Operating income as a percent of segment revenue 12 % 14 % A reconciliation of our consolidated segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes follows: First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Consolidated segment operating income $ 113,135 $ 77,813 Unallocated corporate expense (19,280 ) (15,118 ) Amortization of purchased intangible assets (28,797 ) (16,065 ) Acquisition costs (5,210 ) (2,955 ) Consolidated operating income 59,848 43,675 Non-operating income, net 479 2,606 Consolidated income before taxes $ 60,327 $ 46,281 Unallocated corporate expense includes general corporate expense, amortization of inventory step-up charges, and restructuring costs.

Engineering and Construction Engineering and Construction revenue increased by $58.9 million or 31% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Segment operating income increased $17.9 million or 79% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

The revenue increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 was primarily driven by strong organic growth due to expanded distribution and improved end user markets and acquisitions, including Tekla. These improvements were delivered in spite of relatively weak commercial and residential construction markets, lower sales in China due to recent problems specific to railway construction, and cautious decision making by users in Europe. Sales were particularly strong for heavy and highway and survey products. Segment operating income increased primarily due to higher revenue, improved gross margin and increased operating leverage.

Field Solutions Field Solutions revenue increased by $24.4 million or 20% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Segment operating income increased by $9.9 million or 19% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

The revenue increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 was primarily due to continued strength in most products and markets, with contributions from Agriculture, GIS and acquisitions. The strength of our Agriculture product portfolio and relatively strong agriculture economy around the world continued to drive demand. Segment operating income increased primarily due to higher revenue and associated higher gross margin.

21-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Mobile Solutions Mobile Solutions revenue increased by $34.0 million or 76% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Segment operating income increased by $8.7 million or 652% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Mobile Solutions revenue and operating income increased primarily due to the PeopleNet acquisition not applicable in the first quarter of 2011 and to a lesser extent, growth within the existing business.

Advanced Devices Advanced Devices revenue increased by $0.7 million or 3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Segment operating income decreased by $0.5 million or 14% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

The slight increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in Military Advanced Systems, partially offset by a decrease in ThingMagic. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to increased operating expenses in Military Advanced Systems.

Research and Development, Sales and Marketing, and General and Administrative Expense Research and development (R&D), sales and marketing (S&M), and general and administrative (G&A) expense are summarized in the following table: First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Research and development 60,235 43,232 Percentage of revenue 12 % 11 % Sales and marketing 76,024 61,207 Percentage of revenue 15 % 16 % General and administrative 46,886 33,472 Percentage of revenue 9 % 9 % Total 183,145 137,911 Percentage of revenue 36 % 36 % Overall, R&D, S&M, and G&A expense increased by approximately $45.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Research and development expense increased by $17.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011, was primarily due to the inclusion of expense of $13.0 million from acquisitions not applicable in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, a $2.1 million increase in compensation related expense due to headcount increases and higher bonus costs, and a $1.9 million increase in other expense. The cost of software developed for external sale subsequent to reaching technical feasibility were not considered material and were expensed as incurred. Research and development spending overall was at approximately 12% of revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and 11% in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

* We believe that the development and introduction of new products are critical to our future success and we expect to continue active development of new products.

Sales and marketing expense increased by $14.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The increase was primarily due to the inclusion of expense of $12.6 million from acquisitions not applicable in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, a $3.8 million increase in compensation related expense due to headcount increases and higher commission costs, partially offset by a $1.6 million decrease in other expense. Sales and marketing spending overall was at approximately 15% of revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and 16% in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

* Our future growth will depend in part on the timely development and continued viability of the markets in which we currently compete, as well as our ability to continue to identify and develop new markets for our products.

General and administrative expense increased by $13.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011, primarily due to the inclusion of expense of $8.6 million from acquisitions not applicable in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, a $3.4 million increase in compensation related expense due to headcount increases and higher bonus costs, a $1.6 million increase in tax, legal and consulting expense, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in other expense. General and administrative spending overall was at approximately 9% of revenue in both the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and 2011.

22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets Amortization of purchased intangible assets was $28.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to $16.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Of the total $28.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, $15.7 million is presented as a separate line within Operating expense and $13.1 million is presented as a separate line within Cost of sales on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The increase was due primarily to acquisitions not included in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. As of the first quarter of fiscal 2012, future amortization of intangible assets is expected to be $86.9 million during the remaining three quarters of fiscal 2012, $109.2 million during 2013, $86.8 million during 2014, $75.0 million during 2015, $60.2 million during 2016, and $83.9 million thereafter.

Non-operating Income, Net The components of non-operating income, net, were as follows: First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Interest income $ 372 $ 285 Interest expense (4,235 ) (496 ) Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (2,213 ) 306 Income from equity method investments, net 6,192 2,763 Other income (expense), net 363 (252 ) Total non-operating income, net $ 479 $ 2,606 Non-operating income, net decreased $2.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency transaction gain (loss) which primarily was due to a loss on a hedge associated with the purchase of Plancal, an increase in interest expense due to an increase in debt associated with acquisitions, partially offset by higher profitability from joint ventures.

Income Tax Provision Our effective income tax rate for first quarter of fiscal 2012 was 17.0%, as compared to 16.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 primarily due to the expiration of federal R&D credit for 2012. The 2012 and 2011 first quarter effective income tax rates were lower than the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily due to geographical mix of the Company's pre-tax income.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCINGS AND LIABILITIES Other than lease commitments incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets, or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity. We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries that are not included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, we do not have any interest in, or relationship with, any special purpose entities.

In the normal course of business to facilitate sales of its products, we indemnify other parties, including customers, lessors, and parties to other transactions with us, with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to hold the other party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants, or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. These agreements may limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers and directors, and our bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations to our agents.

It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, payments made by us under these agreements were not material and no liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and fiscal year end 2011.

23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES First Fiscal Year Quarter End As of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 209,146 $ 154,621 Total debt 623,133 564,436 First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Cash provided by operating activities $ 67,658 $ 27,927 Cash used in investing activities (109,540 ) (43,221 ) Cash provided by financing activities 92,912 35,470 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 3,495 3,378 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 54,525 $ 23,554 Cash and Cash Equivalents As of the first quarter of fiscal 2012, cash and cash equivalents totaled $209.1 million as compared to $154.6 million as of fiscal year end 2011. Debt was $623.1 million as of the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to $564.4 million as of fiscal year end 2011.

* Our ability to continue to generate cash from operations will depend in large part on profitability, the rate of collections of accounts receivable, our inventory turns, and our ability to manage other areas of working capital.

*We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, together with borrowings under our 2011 Credit Facility as described below under the heading "Debt", will be sufficient to meet our anticipated operating cash needs, debt service, planned capital expenditures, and stock purchases under the stock repurchase program for at least the next twelve months. We expect that we will have net borrowings of an additional $100 million to $150 million under our 2011 Credit Facility to fund acquisitions expected to close in the second quarter of 2012.

* We anticipate that planned capital expenditures primarily for the building of a facility in Westminster, Colorado which began in 2012, as well as computer equipment, software, manufacturing tools and test equipment, and leasehold improvements associated with business expansion, will constitute a partial use of our cash resources. Decisions related to how much cash is used for investing are influenced by the expected amount of cash to be provided by operations.

Operating Activities Cash provided by operating activities was $67.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to $27.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

This increase of $39.8 million was primarily driven by an increase in net income before non-cash depreciation and amortization primarily attributable to Engineering and Construction and Field Solutions segments' increased revenue, offset by an increase in accounts receivable due to higher revenue from Engineering and Construction and Field Solutions segments.

Investing Activities Cash used in investing activities was $109.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to $43.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

The increase of $66.3 million was due to higher cash requirements for business and intangible asset acquisitions.

Financing Activities Cash provided by financing activities was $92.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to cash used of $35.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The increase of $57.4 million was primarily due to an increase in proceeds from revolving credit lines for business acquisitions and proceeds received from issuance of common stock related to stock option exercises in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Accounts Receivable and Inventory Metrics First Quarter Fiscal Year End As of 2012 2011 Accounts receivable days sales outstanding 59 58 Inventory turns per year 3.8 3.8 Accounts receivable days sales outstanding were 59 days as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to 58 days as of the end of fiscal year 2011. Our accounts receivable days sales outstanding are calculated based on ending accounts receivable, net, divided by revenue 24-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents for the corresponding fiscal quarter, times a quarterly average of 91 days. Our inventory turns were both 3.8 as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and end of fiscal year 2011. Our inventory turnover is calculated based on total cost of sales for the most recent twelve months divided by average ending inventory, net, for this same twelve month period.

Repatriation of Foreign Earnings and Income Taxes * A significant portion of our foreign earnings continue to be permanently reinvested in our foreign subsidiaries, and it is anticipated this reinvestment will not impede cash needs at the parent company level. In our determination of which foreign earnings are permanently reinvested, we consider numerous factors, including the financial requirements of the U.S. parent company, the financial requirements of the foreign subsidiaries, and the tax consequences of remitting the foreign earnings back to the U.S. There are no other material impediments to our ability to access sources of liquidity and our resulting ability to meet short and long-term liquidity needs, other than in the event we are not in compliance with the covenants under our 2011 Credit Facility or the tax costs of remitting foreign earnings back to the U.S.

Debt On May 6, 2011, we entered into our 2011 Credit Facility, with a group of lenders. This credit facility provides for unsecured credit facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $1.1 billion, comprised of a five-year revolving loan facility of $700.0 million and a five-year $400.0 million term loan facility. Subject to the terms of the 2011 Credit Facility, the revolving loan facility may be increased by up to $300.0 million in the aggregate, and the term loan facility may no longer be increased. Additionally, on July 14, 2011, we entered into a $50 million uncommitted revolving loan facility (the "2011 Uncommitted Facility"), which is callable by the bank at any time and has no covenants. On January 27, 2012, the facility was increased to $75 million. The interest rate on the 2011 Uncommitted Facility is 1.00% plus either LIBOR, or the bank's cost of funds or as otherwise agreed upon by the bank and us.

As of the first quarter of 2012, our total debt was comprised primarily of a term loan of $380.0 million and a revolving credit line of $175.0 million under the 2011 Credit Facility and a revolving credit line of $66.0 million under the 2011 Uncommitted Facility. Of the total outstanding balance, $360.0 million of the term loan and $175.0 million of the revolving credit line are classified as long-term in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of the first quarter of 2012 and fiscal year end 2011, we had promissory notes and other debt totaling approximately $2.1 million, of which $0.2 million was classified as long-term in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Outstanding notes payable of $1.7 million represented most of this balance and consisted primarily of notes payable to noncontrolling interest holders. The notes bear interest at 6% and have undefined payment terms, but are callable with a six month notification.

The funds available under the 2011 Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, the financing of certain acquisitions and the payment of transaction fees and expenses related to such acquisitions. Under the 2011 Credit Facility, we may borrow, repay and reborrow funds under the revolving loan facility until its maturity on May 6, 2016, at which time the revolving facility will terminate, and all outstanding loans, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, must be repaid. Amounts not borrowed under the revolving facility will be subject to a commitment fee, to be paid in arrears on the last day of each fiscal quarter, ranging from 0.20% to 0.40% per annum depending on our leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter. The term loan will be repaid in quarterly installments, with the last quarterly payment to be made at April 1, 2016. On an annualized basis, the amortization of the term loan is as follows: 5%, 5%, 10%, 10%, and 70% for years one through five respectively. The term loan may be prepaid in whole or in part, subject to certain minimum thresholds, without penalty or premium. Amounts repaid or prepaid with respect to the term loan facility may not be reborrowed.

We may borrow funds under the 2011 Credit Facility in U.S. Dollars, Euros or in certain other agreed currencies, and borrowings will bear interest, at our option, at either: (i) a floating per annum base rate based on the administrative agent's prime rate or other agreed-upon rate, depending on the currency borrowed, plus a margin of between 0.25% and 1.25%, depending on our leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter, or (ii) a reserve-adjusted fixed per annum rate based on LIBOR, EURIBOR, STIBOR or other agreed-upon rate, depending on the currency borrowed, plus a margin of between 1.25% and 2.25%, depending on our leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter. Interest will be paid on the last day of each fiscal quarter with respect to borrowings bearing interest based on a floating rate, or on the last day of an interest period, but at least every three months, with respect to borrowings bearing interest at a fixed rate. Our obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility are guaranteed by several of our domestic subsidiaries.

The 2011 Credit Facility contains various customary representations and warranties by us, which include customary use of materiality, material adverse effect and knowledge qualifiers. The 2011 Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants including, among other requirements, negative covenants that restrict our ability to dispose of assets, create liens, incur indebtedness, repurchase stock, pay dividends, make acquisitions and make investments. Further, the 2011 Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require the maintenance of minimum interest coverage and maximum leverage ratios. Specifically, we must maintain as of the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of (a) EBITDA (as defined in the 2011 Credit Facility) to (b) interest expenses for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters of not less than 3.5 to 1. We must also maintain, at the end of each fiscal quarter, a ratio of (x) total indebtedness to (y) EBITDA (as defined in the 2011 Credit Facility) for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters of not greater than the applicable ratio set forth in the table below; provided, that on the completion of a material acquisition, we may increase the applicable ratio in the table below by 0.25 for the fiscal quarter during which such acquisition occurred and each of the three subsequent fiscal quarters.

Fiscal Quarter Ending Maximum Leverage Ratio Prior to March 30, 2012 3.50 to 1 On and after March 30, 2012 and prior to June 29, 2012 3.25 to 1 On and after June 29, 2012 3 to 1 25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents We were in compliance with these restrictive covenants as of the first quarter of 2012.

The 2011 Credit Facility contains events of default that include, among others, non-payment of principal, interest or fees, breach of covenants, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, cross defaults to certain other indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments, and events constituting a change of control. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, interest on the obligations will accrue at an increased rate and the lenders may accelerate our obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility, however that acceleration will be automatic in the case of bankruptcy and insolvency events of default.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the previous table as well as detailed explanations to the adjustments to comparable GAAP measures, are set forth below: Non-GAAP gross margin We believe our investors benefit by understanding our non-GAAP gross margin as a way of understanding how product mix, pricing decisions and manufacturing costs influence our business. Non-GAAP gross margin excludes restructuring costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation and amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up from GAAP gross margin. We believe that these exclusions offer investors additional information that may be useful to view trends in our gross margin performance.

Non-GAAP operating expenses We believe this measure is important to investors evaluating our non-GAAP spending in relation to revenue. Non-GAAP operating expenses exclude restructuring costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation and acquisition costs associated with external and incremental costs resulting directly from merger and acquisition activities such as legal, due diligence and integration costs from GAAP operating expenses. We believe that these exclusions offer investors supplemental information to facilitate comparison of our operating expenses to our prior results.

Non-GAAP operating income We believe our investors benefit by understanding our non-GAAP operating income trends which are driven by revenue, gross margin, and spending. Non-GAAP operating income excludes restructuring costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up and acquisition costs associated with external and incremental costs resulting directly from merger and acquisition activities such as legal, due diligence and integration costs. We believe that these exclusions offer an alternative means for our investors to evaluate current operating performance compared to results of other periods.

Non-GAAP non-operating income, net We believe this measure helps investors evaluate our non-operating income trends. Non-GAAP non-operating income, net excludes acquisition costs associated with unusual acquisition related items such as an adjustment to a gain on bargain purchase (resulting from the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired exceeding the consideration transferred), adjustments to the fair value of earn-out liabilities and payments made or received to settle earn-out and holdback disputes. These costs are specific to particular acquisitions and vary significantly in amount and timing. Non-GAAP non-operating income, net also excludes a foreign exchange loss specifically associated with a hedge for one of our acquisitions. We believe that these exclusions provide investors with a supplemental view of our ongoing financial results.

Non-GAAP income tax provision Non-GAAP items tax effected adjusts the provision for income taxes to reflect the effect of certain non-GAAP items on non-GAAP net income. We believe this information is useful to investors because it provides for consistent treatment of the excluded items in our non-GAAP presentation.

Non-GAAP net income This measure provides a supplemental view of net income trends which are driven by non-GAAP income before taxes and our non-GAAP tax rate. Non-GAAP net income excludes restructuring costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up, acquisition costs, a foreign exchange loss from a hedge associated with an acquisition, and non-GAAP tax adjustments from GAAP net income. We believe our investors benefit from understanding these exclusions and from an alternative view of our net income performance as compared to our past net income performance.

26 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Non-GAAP diluted net income per share We believe our investors benefit by understanding our non-GAAP operating performance as reflected in a per share calculation as a way of measuring non-GAAP operating performance by ownership in the company. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share excludes restructuring costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up, acquisition costs, a foreign exchange loss from a hedge associated with an acquisition, and non-GAAP tax adjustments from GAAP diluted net income per share. We believe that these exclusions offer investors a useful view of our diluted net income per share as compared to our past diluted net income per share.

Non-GAAP operating leverage We believe this information is beneficial to investors as a measure of how much incremental revenue is contributed to our operating income. Non-GAAP operating leverage is the increase in non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of the increase in revenue. We believe that this information offers investors supplemental information to evaluate our current performance and to compare to our past non-GAAP operating leverage.

Non-GAAP segment operating income Non-GAAP segment operating income excludes stock-based compensation from GAAP segment operating income (loss). We believe this information is useful to investors because some may exclude stock-based compensation as an alternative view when assessing trends in the operating income of our segments.

These non-GAAP measures can be used to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance, as well as our performance relative to competitors. We believe some of our investors track our "core operating performance" as a means of evaluating our performance in the ordinary, ongoing, and customary course of our operations. Core operating performance excludes items that are non-cash, not expected to recur or not reflective of ongoing financial results. Management also believes that looking at our core operating performance provides a supplemental way to provide consistency in period to period comparison.

Accordingly, management excludes from non-GAAP those items relating to restructuring, amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up, acquisition costs, a foreign exchange loss from a hedge associated with an acquisition, and non-GAAP tax adjustments. For detailed explanations of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, see items (A) - (I) below, 27-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents First Quarter of 2012 2011 Dollar % of Dollar % of Amount Revenue Amount Revenue GROSS MARGIN: GAAP gross margin: $ 259,150 51.6 % $ 191,530 49.8 % Restructuring (A ) 45 0.0 % 99 0.0 % Amortization of purchased intangibles (B ) 13,121 2.6 % 6,888 1.9 % Stock-based compensation (C ) 520 0.1 % 468 0.1 % Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up (D ) 8 0.0 % 508 0.1 % Non-GAAP gross margin: $ 272,844 54.3 % $ 199,493 51.9 % OPERATING EXPENSES: GAAP operating expenses: $ 199,302 39.7 % $ 147,855 38.5 % Restructuring (A ) (481 ) -0.1 % (767 ) -0.2 % Amortization of purchased intangibles (B ) (15,676 ) -3.2 % (9,177 ) -2.4 % Stock-based compensation (C ) (7,269 ) -1.4 % (6,330 ) -1.6 % Acquisition costs (E ) (4,766 ) -0.9 % (2,190 ) -0.6 % Non-GAAP operating expenses: $ 171,110 34.1 % $ 129,391 33.7 % OPERATING INCOME: GAAP operating income: $ 59,848 11.9 % $ 43,675 11.4 % Restructuring (A ) 526 0.1 % 866 0.2 % Amortization of purchased intangibles (B ) 28,797 5.7 % 16,065 4.2 % Stock-based compensation (C ) 7,789 1.6 % 6,798 1.8 % Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up (D ) 8 0.0 % 508 0.1 % Acquisition costs (E ) 4,766 1.0 % 2,190 0.5 % Non-GAAP operating income: $ 101,734 20.3 % $ 70,102 18.2 % NON-OPERATING INCOME, NET: GAAP non-operating income, net: $ 479 $ 2,606 Acquisition loss (E ) 444 765 Foreign exchange loss associated with acquisition (F ) 1,578 - Non-GAAP non-operating income, net: $ 2,501 $ 3,371 GAAP and GAAP and Non-GAAP Non-GAAP Tax Rate % (H) Tax Rate % (H) INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT): GAAP income tax provision (benefit): $ 10,255 17 % $ 7,409 16 % Non-GAAP items tax effected: (G ) 7,464 4,353 Non-GAAP income tax provision (benefit): $ 17,719 17 % $ 11,762 16 % NET INCOME: GAAP net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. $ 50,818 $ 39,703 Restructuring (A ) 526 866 Amortization of purchased intangibles (B ) 28,797 16,065 Stock-based compensation (C ) 7,789 6,798 Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up (D ) 8 508 Acquisition costs (E ) 5,210 2,955 Foreign exchange loss associated with acquisition (F ) 1,578 - Non-GAAP tax adjustments (G ) (7,464 ) (4,353 ) Non-GAAP net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. $ 87,262 $ 62,542 DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE: GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. $ 0.40 $ 0.32 Restructuring (A ) - 0.01 Amortization of purchased intangibles (B ) 0.23 0.13 Stock-based compensation (C ) 0.06 0.05 Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up (D ) - - Acquisition costs (E ) 0.04 0.02 Foreign exchange loss associated with acquisition (F ) 0.01 - Non-GAAP tax adjustments (G ) (0.06 ) (0.03 ) Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. $ 0.68 $ 0.50 SHARES USED TO COMPUTE DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE: GAAP and Non-GAAP shares used to compute net income per share: 127,760 125,856 OPERATING LEVERAGE: Increase in non-GAAP operating income $ 31,632 $ 13,048 Increase in revenue $ 117,974 $ 65,278 Operating leverage (increase in non-GAAP operating income as a % of increase in revenue) 26.8 % 20.0 % 28 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars In thousands, except per % of Segment % of Segment share data) Revenue Revenue SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME: Engineering and Construction GAAP operating income before corporate allocations: $ 40,077 16.1 % $ 22,779 12.0 % Stock-based compensation (I ) 2,756 1.1 % 2,338 1.2 % Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations: $ 42,833 17.2 % $ 25,117 13.2 % Field Solutions GAAP operating income before corporate allocations: $ 62,361 42.3 % $ 52,505 42.7 % Stock-based compensation (I ) 643 0.4 % 512 0.4 % Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations: $ 63,004 42.7 % $ 53,017 43.1 % Mobile Solutions GAAP operating income (loss) before corporate allocations: $ 7,358 9.4 % $ (1,334 ) (3.0 %) Stock-based compensation (I ) 793 1.0 % 996 2.2 % Non-GAAP operating income (loss) before corporate allocations: $ 8,151 10.4 % $ (338 ) (0.8 %) Advanced Devices GAAP operating income before corporate allocations: $ 3,339 12.1 % $ 3,863 14.4 % Stock-based compensation (I ) 632 2.3 % 651 2.5 % Non-GAAP operating income before corporate allocations: $ 3,971 14.4 % $ 4,514 16.9 % A. Restructuring costs. Included in our GAAP presentation of cost of sales and operating expenses, restructuring costs recorded are primarily for employee compensation resulting from reductions in employee headcount in connection with our company restructurings. We exclude restructuring costs from our non-GAAP measures because we believe they do not reflect expected future operating expenses, they are not indicative of our core operating performance, and they are not meaningful in comparisons to our past operating performance.

B. Amortization of purchased intangible assets. Included in our GAAP presentation of gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, and net income is amortization of purchased intangible assets. US GAAP accounting requires that intangible assets are recorded at fair value and amortized over their useful lives. Consequently, the timing and size of our acquisitions will cause our operating results to vary from period to period making a comparison to past performance difficult for investors. This accounting treatment may cause differences when comparing our results to companies that grow internally because the fair value assigned to the intangible assets acquired through acquisition may significantly exceed the equivalent expenses that a company may incur for similar efforts when performed internally.

Furthermore, the useful life that we expense our intangible assets over may be substantially different from the time period that an internal growth company incurs and recognizes such expenses. We believe that by excluding purchased intangibles which represents technology and/or customer relationships already developed, it enhances comparability by allowing investors to compare our operations pre-acquisition to those post-acquisitions and to those of our competitors that have pursued internal growth strategies.

C. Stock-based compensation. Included in our GAAP presentation of cost of sales and operating expenses, stock-based compensation consists of expenses for employee stock options and awards and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plan. We exclude stock-based compensation expense from our non-GAAP measures because some investors may view it as not reflective of our core operating performance as it is a non-cash expense. For the first quarters of fiscal 2012 and 2011, stock-based compensation was allocated as follows: First Quarter of 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Cost of sales $ 520 $ 468 Research and development 1,229 1,096 Sales and Marketing 1,791 1,634 General and administrative 4,249 3,600 $ 7,789 $ 6,798 D. Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up. The purchase accounting entries associated with our business acquisitions require us to record inventory at its fair value, which is sometimes greater than the previous book value of the inventory. Included in our GAAP presentation of cost of sales, the increase in inventory value is amortized to cost of sales over the period that the related product is sold. We exclude inventory step-up amortization from our non-GAAP measures because it is a non-cash expense that we do not believe is indicative of our ongoing operating results. We further believe that excluding this item from our non-GAAP results is useful to investors in that it allows for period-over-period comparability.

E. Acquisition costs. Included in our GAAP presentation of operating expenses, acquisition costs consist of external and incremental costs resulting directly from merger and acquisition activities such as legal, due diligence and integration costs. Included in our GAAP presentation of non-operating income, net, acquisition costs include unusual acquisition related items such as an adjustment to a gain 29 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents on bargain purchase (resulting from the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired exceeding the consideration transferred), adjustments to the fair value of earn-out liabilities and payments made or received to settle earn-out and holdback disputes. Although we do numerous acquisitions, the costs that have been excluded from the non-GAAP measures are costs specific to particular acquisitions. These are one-time costs that vary significantly in amount and timing and are not indicative of our core operating performance.

F. Foreign exchange loss associated with acquisition. This amount represents a loss on a foreign exchange hedge associated with one of our acquisitions. We excluded the foreign exchange loss from our non-GAAP measures because we believe that the exclusion of this item provides investors an enhanced view of the cost structure of our operations and facilitates comparisons with the results of other periods.

G. Non-GAAP items tax effected. This amount adjusts the provision for income taxes to reflect the effect of the non-GAAP items (A) - (F) on non-GAAP net income. We believe this information is useful to investors because it provides for consistent treatment of the excluded items in this non-GAAP presentation.

H. GAAP and non-GAAP tax rate %. These percentages are defined as GAAP income tax provision as a percentage of GAAP income before taxes and non-GAAP income tax provision as a percentage of non-GAAP income before taxes. We believe that investors benefit from a presentation of non-GAAP tax rate percentage as a way of facilitating a comparison to non-GAAP tax rates in prior periods.

I. Stock-based Compensation. The amounts consist of expenses for employee stock options and awards and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plan. As referred to above we exclude stock-based compensation here because investors may view it as not reflective of our core operating performance.

However, management does include stock-based compensation for budgeting and incentive plans as well as for reviewing internal financial reporting. We discuss our operating results by segment with and without stock-based compensation expense, as we believe it is useful to investors. Stock-based compensation not allocated to the reportable segments was approximately $3.0 million and $2.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Non-GAAP Operating Income Non-GAAP operating income increased by $31.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to the first quarter of 2011. Non-GAAP Operating income as a percentage of total revenue was 20.3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, as compared to 18.2% for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by higher revenue and associated gross margin in Engineering and Construction and Field Solutions. The increase in operating income percentage for the three month periods was primarily due to increased operating leverage in Field Solutions.

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