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AUGUST 2018
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Declared COI and added banner ] (]) 16:56, 27 August 2018 (UTC)
wow talk about a "lively" discussion page :( <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) </small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP -->


== Info Box Update ==
heh yah, but its a sign of a good article when nobody's bitching about it. <small>—Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 00:05, 24 November 2007 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


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The picture with the caption "Only retail store" is not accurate. There is a retail location in Miami Beach, and there is a retail location at their headquarters in Lenexa. <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 20:54, 15 May 2017 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
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Revenue/Operating Income/Net Income/Employee numbers are all from 2018, 2020 annual report reference: https://www8.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/reports/2020_Annual_Report.pdf


I think it's called the info box, but it's the general information at the top right of the page.
== Garmin Ltd. ==
* Revenue: 4,186,573
* Operating Income: 1,054,240
* Net Income: 992,324
* Number of Employees: 16,000
* Subsidiaries: Add Tacx
<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Annual Report|url=https://www8.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/reports/2020_Annual_Report.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>


Thanks! ] (]) 14:55, 11 May 2021 (UTC){{Talk reflist}}
As far as I know, "Garmin Ltd." is not based in Olathe, but in Schaffhausen (Switzerland), as described from official side and according the Swiss "Handelsregister" . See also the announcement . --] (]) 15:32, 6 August 2017 (UTC)
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== Linking to BaseCamp ==


Hi (sorry am new to this) - there is a page that is an "orphan" - https://en.wikipedia.org/Garmin_BaseCamp - that I think would be correct to link from this page? Would e.g. be appropriate after the sentence: "In April 2008, Garmin launched Garmin Mobile PC, a GPS navigation software program for laptop PCs and other computers, based on the Microsoft Windows operating system, now discontinued." <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 15:04, 17 September 2023 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
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:We would need a source indicating that including that text here is ]... and given that that article currently has no third-party sources, it's an open question whether that page should even be there, much less linked to from here. -- ] (]) 20:32, 17 September 2023 (UTC)
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Under "acquisitions", add line: "In 2011, Garmin acquired Arizona-based dog-training equipment company Tri-Tronics® Inc as a wholly owned subsidiary (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/corporate/2011-garmin-acquires-tri-tronics-inc-leader-in-electronic-dog-training-equipment/ can be used as the source)
Cheers.—] <span style="color:green;font-family:Rockwell">(])</span> 04:08, 23 January 2018 (UTC)

Under "Dog tracking and training", change to: Garmin entered the dog tracking market in 2007 with the Astro® GPS dog tracking system (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/2008-garmin-introduces-new-and-improved-astro-gps-dog-tracking-collar/ can be used as the source) and now produces several lines of dog training e-collars and tracking equipment, including under the Astro®, Alpha®, Sport® and Pro® brands (no new citations should be needed).

* '''Not done'''. This is not Garmin's press release archive. We would want reliable, third-party sources doing more than just reprinting the press release to consider this relevant data. Additionally, we would not include the registered trademark symbol in the text, per ]. -- 18:56, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

== Acquisition of JL Audio ==

I am suggesting an addition to the "Aquisition" section of the History of Garmin to add information regarding Garmin's ] (]) 16:47, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

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Revenue/Operating Income/Net Income/Employee numbers are all from 2018, 2020 annual report reference: https://www8.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/reports/2020_Annual_Report.pdf

I think it's called the info box, but it's the general information at the top right of the page.

  • Revenue: 4,186,573
  • Operating Income: 1,054,240
  • Net Income: 992,324
  • Number of Employees: 16,000
  • Subsidiaries: Add Tacx

Thanks! Everestswan (talk) 14:55, 11 May 2021 (UTC)

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  1. "2020 Annual Report" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Follow the instructions and tell exactly what needs changing and how you suggest adding the rest. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 19:04, 11 May 2021 (UTC)
 Done Run n Fly (talk) 15:31, 17 May 2021 (UTC)

Linking to BaseCamp

Hi (sorry am new to this) - there is a page that is an "orphan" - https://en.wikipedia.org/Garmin_BaseCamp - that I think would be correct to link from this page? Would e.g. be appropriate after the sentence: "In April 2008, Garmin launched Garmin Mobile PC, a GPS navigation software program for laptop PCs and other computers, based on the Microsoft Windows operating system, now discontinued." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.100.184.216 (talk) 15:04, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

We would need a source indicating that including that text here is WP:DUE... and given that that article currently has no third-party sources, it's an open question whether that page should even be there, much less linked to from here. -- Nat Gertler (talk) 20:32, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

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Under "acquisitions", add line: "In 2011, Garmin acquired Arizona-based dog-training equipment company Tri-Tronics® Inc as a wholly owned subsidiary (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/corporate/2011-garmin-acquires-tri-tronics-inc-leader-in-electronic-dog-training-equipment/ can be used as the source)

Under "Dog tracking and training", change to: Garmin entered the dog tracking market in 2007 with the Astro® GPS dog tracking system (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/2008-garmin-introduces-new-and-improved-astro-gps-dog-tracking-collar/ can be used as the source) and now produces several lines of dog training e-collars and tracking equipment, including under the Astro®, Alpha®, Sport® and Pro® brands (no new citations should be needed).

  • Not done. This is not Garmin's press release archive. We would want reliable, third-party sources doing more than just reprinting the press release to consider this relevant data. Additionally, we would not include the registered trademark symbol in the text, per MOS:TMRULES. -- 18:56, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

Acquisition of JL Audio

I am suggesting an addition to the "Aquisition" section of the History of Garmin to add information regarding Garmin's acquisition of JL Audio in 2023 Reilandeubank (talk) 16:47, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

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