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2008 Annual Report

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS: 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

Revenue
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Our 2008 consisted of two distinct experiences.  The first part of 

the year was difficult, but we were able to demonstrate improved 

financial  results.  That  changed  dramatically  in  mid-September 

when  the  financial  crisis  intensified.  With  the  resulting  drop  in 

business confidence we saw a significant reduction in demand in 

some of our markets. At this point, the outlook for 2009 remains 

unclear —although  the  prospects  for  a  meaningful  economic 

recovery during the year look increasingly unlikely.

Revenue for 2008 grew 9 percent, non-GAAP operating earnings 

were  19  percent  of  revenue,  and  non-GAAP  EPS  grew  by  23 

percent to $1.54. We encountered difficult market conditions in 

the  Engineering  and  Construction  segment  that  worsened  late 

in the year. Field Solutions segment results were strong due to 

significant  growth  in  agriculture.  Mobile  Solutions  segment 

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results were disappointing although we believe our orders pipe-

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line provides the potential for improved results in the second half 

of  2009.  The  Advanced  Devices  segment  produced  improved 

financial results in spite of market issues in the components business.     

Despite  the  need  to  respond  to  current  circumstances,  Trimble 

remains committed to the long view. The arrival of harder times 

will  require  us  to  more  clearly  articulate  and  execute  on  the 

fundamentals  we  believe  will  deliver  long-term  success  for  our 

shareholders, our employees and our other partners. We intend 

to create long-term value by achieving compelling leadership in 

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our targeted markets coupled together with delivering financial 

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performance  well  within  the  top  quartile  of  the  universe  of 

comparable companies.   

We achieve market leadership by transforming our users’ work 

process  through  the  innovative  application  of  technology.  This 

transformation enables breakthroughs in user economics through 

improved productivity, enhanced quality, lower input costs, and 

reduced rework. To deliver these breakthroughs, Trimble pursues 

a  high  level  of  intimacy  with  the  market  and  a  complete 

understanding of user needs and opportunities. This has led to 

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an organizational philosophy in which we match our structure to 

the market in order both to understand it and to respond quickly 

to market needs. The resulting structure has created a relatively 

  
  
  
large number of focused businesses within Trimble with each 

economy  doesn’t  rebound  strongly  or  quickly.  This  relative 

assigned  a  clear  market  task  and  the  resources  necessary  to 

optimism does require two things: it requires decision makers 

achieve it.   

to recover some of the confidence about the future which has 

been absent since mid-September and it requires credit to fund 

Our  financial  performance  expectations  are  also  centered 

sound projects.

on  these  decentralized  business  units.    In  return  for  allowing 

them  significant  operational  autonomy  we  expect  significant 

We  sell  ROI,  we  don’t  sell  capacity.  Although  we  ask  our 

accountability  for  results.  Although  our  primary  emphasis  is 

users  to  make  a  long-term  investment  in  Trimble  solutions, 

on meeting long-term financial targets, we also believe in the 

we  are  unlike  most  capital  goods  providers  because  we  can 

discipline of producing in the short-term. While the path is not 

demonstrate a significant ROI that usually has a payback of less 

often  clear  cut,  we  have  generally  demonstrated  success  in 

than a year.  We can offer significant value to a business that is 

balancing short-term financial results with the need to invest 

suffering from the economy and has excess capacity.

the  resources  necessary  to  achieve  the  long-term  model.  For 

most  of  our  businesses  we  believe  the  threshold  value  that 

Trimble  technology  can  provide  significant  competitive 

defines  success  is  a  non-GAAP  operating  margin  of  greater 

advantage to users in a challenging time. Those users who 

than 20 percent of revenue, which will generate a return well 

are willing and able to invest in our technology can operate their 

in excess of our cost of capital.  

businesses more aggressively than those who won’t, or can’t. For 

example, construction contractors can bid jobs more aggressively 

The current economic environment has placed this short-term 

because of the knowledge that Trimble technology provides them 

versus  long-term  balance  under  pressure.  We  continue  to 

with  significant  cost  control  advantages;  farmers  can  make 

believe  the  long-term  expectations  for  our  businesses  remain 

planting  decisions  knowing  they  can  still  make  money  with 

achievable  (if,  perhaps,  on  a  slower  timetable)  and  our  com-

lower  commodity  prices  because  of  their  lower  costs;  and 

mitment to invest in the opportunities remains strong. At the 

companies  dependent  on  operating  vehicle  fleets  can  meet 

same  time,  we  have  reacted  to  the  uncertainties  about  the 

market  pricing  knowing  they  can  substantially  reduce  the 

depth  and  the  length  of  the  current  economic  slowdown  by 

costs of fleet operations.  

adjusting  our  approach  to  planning  each  business —with  the 

emphasis  on  preserving  the  fundamental  financial  model  of 

There are many first-time users left to serve since our markets 

each  business.    In  the  past,  we  have  generally  created  both 

are  substantially  unpenetrated.  We  are  usually  replacing  a 

revenue  growth  and  profitability  targets  for  each  business. 

traditional methodology with our technology and creating a sub-

In  the  current environment revenue has become significantly 

stantial advantage for the user. This contrasts to the incremental 

more volatile and our emphasis has shifted, in the short term, 

improvement typically seen in a conventional product replacement 

to  maintaining  the  relationship  between  revenue  and  cost, 

cycle. Although a recessionary environment poses challenges, we 

whatever the revenue level. As a result of this alignment process 

are motivated to bring the message to those in the market who 

we eliminated significant cost during 2008 and early 2009. We 

have  not  yet  embraced  the  advantages  of  the  technology  to 

stand ready to make reasoned adjustments to further changes 

enable them to better weather the slowdown.

in the environment.

Let  me  revisit  why  we  remain  committed  to  the  concept  of 

Emerging economies remain committed to the long-term devel-

growth,  despite  a  difficult  environment,  and  why  we  believe 

opment  of  their  infrastructure  although  the  implementation  of 

Trimble has the potential to produce results even if the world’s 

their  plans  has  become  more  problematic  in  the  short  term. 

Investment in infrastructure is continuing during the slowdown. 

Much  of  the  economic  stimulus  being  injected  around 

and  competency.  They  remain  the  key  to  using  this 

the  world  to  counteract  the  recession,  in  developed  and 

slowdown  to  our  advantage  and  represent  a  unique 

developing  countries,  is  being  directed  at  infrastructure.  

resource.

This provides an opportunity for Trimble.

We can introduce new product categories and new busi-

nesses during a recession and create new revenue streams. 

This  is  the  implementation  of  our  “adjacency”  strategy 

which  flexes  the  boundaries  of  what  we  define  as  our 

markets.  During  2008  we  established  a  number  of  new 

businesses or product categories that either extended our 

offerings  to  existing  customers  or  brought  existing  capa-

bilities  to  new  customers.  This  provides  incremental  new 

revenue  in  the  short-term  and  substantial  new  long-term 

growth platforms. 

The environment creates opportunities to use acquisitions 

to reinforce or establish long-term growth opportunities.  

The  use  of  selective  acquisitions  has  been  a  mechanism 

for Trimble to establish beachheads in new markets or to 

add  missing  products  or  technologies.  This  environment 

will  present  both  opportunities  and  risks.  In  many  cases 

companies  are  reassessing  their  strategies  as  a  result  of 

the economy with the outcome that desirable assets may 

become  available  at  reasonable  valuations.  It  will  be 

•  To  maintain  and  reinforce  our  business  model.  We 

will  work  to  resolve  the  balance  between  short-term 

and long-term considerations but will not easily relin-

quish the progress we have made towards world-class 

financial performance.

• To use this period as an opportunity to improve. The 

benefit of hard times is the requirement to reconsider 

the  fundamentals.  Practices  that  were  acceptable  in 

easier  times  can  be  reconsidered  and  improved.  We 

anticipate becoming a more effective company.  

• To improve our strategic position. We have a strong 

balance  sheet,  strong  operating  cash  flows,  a  strong 

organization, an abundance of ideas, and the determi-

nation to succeed. We will not hunker down and wait 

out  the  recession  but  will  use  this  as  an  opportunity 

to  intensify  our  engagement  with  our  markets.  We 

believe  we  will  be  able  to  look  back  at  this  period 

as we do the recession of 2001/2002—as a defining 

period that created the platform for six years of strong 

growth, profitability, and market development.  

necessary  for  us  to  remain  humble  in  this  environment 

These are challenging times. In spite of the challenges, we 

and to be prudent about taking on new burdens.

continue  to  create  the  foundation  of  future  success.  My 

thanks  to  our  employees  and  our  partners  who  make  up 

These factors provide us with the working material to use 

that foundation.

this  economic  dislocation  as  a  defining  moment  and  to 

emerge from this period stronger than we entered it. Our 

priorities are:

• To retain and reinforce our organizational capabilities. 

Our  employees  have  made  sacrifices  in  the  last  year 

as  a  result  of  the  slowdown  and  share  in  the  world-

wide  stress  and  uncertainty.  Despite  these  pressures 

I  am  confident  of  their  commitment,  adaptability 

STEVEN W. BERGLUND

President and Chief Executive Officer

 
 
     MARKETS SERVED

PRODUCT EXAMPLES

REPRESENTATIVE CUSTOMERS

Engineering and
Construction

       56% of total revenue

Survey
Integrated surveying solutions:
GPS/GNSS systems
Robotic, servo and mechanical total stations
Inertial/GPS/GNSS positioning and orientation systems
Digital levels and theodolites

Spatial imaging:
   3D laser scanners
   Spatial station
   Processing, analyzing and information management software

Engineering products:
   Data collectors/field computers
   Field and office application software

Construction
Machine control systems
GPS/GNSS-based site positioning and measuring systems
Building Information Model (BIM) software
Laser and optical leveling and alignment tools
Field and office application software
Internet and wireless technologies
Life cycle project management solutions
Construction operations and asset management solutions

Surveyors
Civil engineers
Construction contractors
Transportation companies
Cities and governmental agencies
Cadastral agencies and companies
Utility companies
Industrial plant engineers
Oil and gas engineers
Power generation facilities
Mapping contractors
Architects
Specialized applications such as:
   Railway monitoring
   Tunneling
   Mining

Earthmoving contractors
General construction contractors
Concrete contractors
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing contractors
Walls and ceiling contractors
Transportation agencies
Civil engineers and design firms
Construction rental companies

Forestry
Forestry fleet management and optimization solutions

Forestry management companies
Land management companies

Field Solutions

       22% of total revenue

Mobile Solutions

       13% of total revenue

Infrastructure
GPS/GNSS reference networks and software

GeoSpatial
Road asset management systems
Pavement inspection systems
Aerial LIDAR/imaging systems
Photogrammetry and LIDAR software

Agriculture
Manual and automated steering systems for farm vehicles
Flow and overlap control for chemical, fertilizer, seed application
Grade control systems for irrigation and drainage
Reporting and planning software

Mapping and GIS
Handheld GPS/GNSS
Field and office application software

Utilities
Utility field inspection and asset management tools

Fleet Management
Mobile resource management solutions

Mobile Worker Productivity Solutions
Mobile resource management solutions
Taskforce™ scheduling and dispatch
TrimbleFS 
Taskforce Mobile

Advanced Devices

       9% of total revenue

Embedded GPS Products
Chipsets and boards
Embedded silicon and firmware

Timing
CDMA and WiMax base station clocks
Time and frequency boards and instruments

Applanix
Integrated inertial/GPS positioning and orientation systems

Defense
GPS receivers for aircraft
Military time and frequency boards

Trimble Outdoors™ Service
Mapping software on GPS-enabled mobile phones
Web-based mapping application

Utility companies
Natural resource agencies
Government agencies

Transportation agencies
Aerial mapping companies
Government agencies

Farmers
Agricultural contractors                                             

Federal, state and local government
Environmental/natural resource agencies
GIS specialists

Water, electric and gas utilities

Construction supply
Transportation and distribution companies
Private fleets

Telco fleets
Direct store delivery
Field service

Electronics OEMs
Portable appliance manufacturers

Wireless infrastructure providers
Wireless location solution providers

Surveying and mapping contractors

U.S. Department of Defense
Allied defense ministries
Defense contractors

Outdoor enthusiasts

PERFORMANCE GRAPH

COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Trimble Navigation Limited, the NASDAQ composite index and the S&P information technology sector index

$300

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$250

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$200

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$150

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$100

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       12/03                             12/04                              12/05                              12/06                             12/07                             12/08

Trimble Navigation Limited 

NASDAQ Composite 

S&P Information Technology

* The following graph compares the cumulative 5-year total return provided shareholders on Trimble 
Navigation  Limited’s  common  stock  relative  to  the  cumulative  total  returns  of  the  NASDAQ 
Composite  index  and  the  S&P  Information  Technology  index.  An  investment  of  $100  (with 
reinvestment of all dividends) is assumed to have been made in our common stock and in each of the 
indexes on 12/31/2003 and its relative performance is tracked through 12/31/2008. The Company has 
never paid dividends on its Common Stock and has no present plans to do so. 

The Company adopted a 52-53 week fiscal year effective upon the end of fiscal year 1997 and the 
actual date of the Company’s 2008 fiscal year end was January 2, 2009. Any variations due to any dif-
ferences between the actual date of a particular fiscal year end and the calendar year end for such 
year are not expected to be material. 

Copyright © 2009, Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

 
 
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Ulf J. Johansson, Ph.D
Chairman
Business Consultant
Director, Telefon AB LM Ericsson

Nickolas W. Vande Steeg
Vice Chairman
Trustee, Azusa Pacific University
Venture Capital Investor
Business Consultant
Director, Wabtec Corporation

Steven W. Berglund
President and Chief Executive Officer

John B. Goodrich
Secretary
Business Consultant

William Hart
Venture Capital Investor
Business Consultant

Merit E. Janow
Professor
   International Economic
   Law and International Affairs
   Columbia University

Bradford W. Parkinson, Ph.D
Professor (Emeritus)
   Department of Aeronautics and 
   Astronautics Stanford University

Corporate Headquarters
Trimble Navigation Limited
935 Stewart Drive
Sunnyvale, California 94085
Phone: (408) 481-8000
www.trimble.com

Independent Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California

Transfer Agent & Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, New York 10038
(800) 937-5449

Investor Relations Contact
(408) 481-7838
investor_relations@trimble.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, as filed 
with the Securities Exchange Commission, accompanies 
this annual report to shareholders and is also available 
on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s 
website at: www.trimble.com

Trimble Investor Information
Traded: The NASDAQ Stock Exchange
Symbol: TRMB

©2009, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved.
Trimble and the Globe and Triangle logo, are registered 
trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. Trimble Outdoors 
and Taskforce are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited 
and its subsidiaries.

Steven W. Berglund
President and Chief Executive Officer

Rajat Bahri
Chief Financial Officer

Richard A. Beyer
Vice President

Bryn Fosburgh
Vice President

Mark A. Harrington
Vice President

Dennis L. Workman
Vice President

Ann Ciganer
Vice President
Strategic Policy

Joseph F. Denniston, Jr.
Vice President
Operations

John E. Huey
Treasurer

James A. Kirkland
Vice President and General Counsel

Jürgen Kliem
Vice President 
Strategy and 
Business Development 

Bruce E. Peetz
Vice President
Advanced Technology and Systems

Julie Shepard
Vice President of Finance

Mary Kay Strangis
Vice President of Human Resources

Australia

Eppings, NSW 

Fortitude Valley, QLD

Melbourne, VIC

Canada

Kamloops, British Columbia 

Vancouver, British Columbia 

Richmond Hill, Ontario 

Toronto, Ontario 

Montréal, Québec

China

Beijing

Shanghai

France

Fontenay-sous-Bois

Germany

Biberach an der Riß

Braunschweig

Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn

Jena

Kirchheim u.T.-Jesingen

Kaiserslautern

Raunheim

Stuttgart

Wunstorf

India

Chennai

New Delhi

Italy

United Arab Emirates

Vimercate (MI)

Dubai

Japan

Tokyo

Kenya 

Nairobi

Korea

Seoul

United Kingdom

Derby

Hook

Ipswich

United States

Huntsville, AL

Tempe, AZ

Folsom, CA

The Netherlands

Fremont, CA 

Eersel

New Zealand

Christchurch

Russia

Moscow

Singapore

South Africa

Gauteng

Spain

Madrid

Sweden

Danderyd

Thailand

Bangkok

Long Beach, CA

Redding, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Westminster, CO

Deerfield Beach, FL

Alpharetta, GA

Ames, IA

Oelwein, IA

Mound City, IL 

Waltham, MA

Dayton, OH

Corvallis, OR

Plano, TX

Chantilly, VA

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Trimble Navigation Limited

935 Stewart Drive

Sunnyvale, California 94085

(408) 481-8000

www.trimble.com

FORM 10 KUNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-K 
⌧     ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
For the fiscal year ended January 2, 2009 

OR 

(cid:133)     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the transition period from ___________to______________ 
Commission File Number: 001-14845 
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED 

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 

California 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 

94-2802192 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

935 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 
(Address of principal executive offices) 

94085 
(Zip Code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (408) 481-8000 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class 
Common Stock 
Preferred Share Purchase Rights
(Title of Class) 

Name of each exchange on which stock registered 
NASDAQ Global Select Market 
NASDAQ Global Select Market 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 
Yes       ⌧     

No       (cid:133) 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. 

Yes       (cid:133)   

No       ⌧   

Indicate  by check  mark  whether  the  registrant  (1)  has  filed  all  reports  required  to  be  filed  by  Section  13  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), 
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 

Yes       ⌧     

No       (cid:133) 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not 
be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III 
of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. (cid:134) 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. 

Large Accelerated Filer     ⌧ 
Non-accelerated Filer        (cid:133) (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 

Accelerated Filer                       (cid:133) 
Smaller Reporting Company     (cid:133) 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes       (cid:133)   

No       ⌧     

As  of  June  27,  2008,  the  aggregate  market  value  of  the  Common  Stock  held  by  non-affiliates  of  the  registrant  was  approximately 
$4.4 billion based on the closing price as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. 

Indicate the number of share outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 

Class 
Common stock, no par value 

Outstanding at February 27, 2009 
119,093,006 shares 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

Certain parts of Trimble Navigation Limited's Proxy Statement relating to the annual meeting of stockholders to be held 
on May 19, 2009 (the "Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K. 

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SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This  Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K  contains  forward-looking  statements  within  the  meaning  of  Section 27A  of  the 
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are subject to the "safe harbor" 
created  by  those  sections.  The  forward-looking  statements  regarding  future  events  and  the  future  results  of  Trimble 
Navigation Limited (“Trimble” or “the Company” or “we” or “our” or “us”) are based on current expectations, estimates, 
forecasts,  and  projections  about  the  industries  in  which  Trimble  operates  and  the  beliefs  and  assumptions  of  the 
management  of  Trimble.  Discussions  containing  such  forward-looking  statements  may  be  found  in  "Management's 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." In some cases, forward-looking statements 
can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "expects," 
"anticipates,"  "future,"  "intends,"  "plans,"  "believes,"  "estimates,"  and  similar  expressions.  These  forward-looking 
statements  involve  certain  risks  and  uncertainties  that  could  cause  actual  results,  levels  of  activity,  performance, 
achievements and events to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements, but are not limited 
to those discussed in this Report under the section entitled “ Risk Factors” and elsewhere, and in other reports Trimble 
files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), specifically the most recent reports on Form 8-K and Form 
10-Q, each as it may be amended from time to time. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K. We reserve the right to update these statements for any reason, including the occurrence 
of  material  events.  The  risks  and  uncertainties  under  the  caption  "Risks  and  Uncertainties"  contained  herein,  among 
other things, should be considered in evaluating our prospects and future financial performance. We have attempted to 
identify forward-looking statements in this report by placing an asterisk (*) before paragraphs containing such material. 

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TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED 

2008 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I 
Item 1 
Business .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 1A  Risk Factors .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Item 1B  Unresolved Staff Comments ........................................................................................................................... 24
Properties ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Item 2 
Legal Proceedings .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Item 3 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .................................................................................... 24
Item 4 

Item 5 

PART II 
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
Equity  Securities ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Selected Financial Data .................................................................................................................................. 26
Item 6 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .......................... 26
Item 7 
Item 7A  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk ......................................................................... 44
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data .............................................................................................. 46
Item 8 
Item 9 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ......................... 87
Item 9A  Controls and Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 87
Item 9B  Other Information ........................................................................................................................................... 87

Item 10 
Item 11 
Item 12 
Item 13 
Item 14 

PART III 
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance ............................................................................ 88
Executive Compensation ................................................................................................................................ 88
88
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 
Certain Relationships, Related Transactions, and Director Independence ..................................................... 88
Principal Accountant Fees and Services ......................................................................................................... 88

Item 15 

PART IV 
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules .................................................................................................. 89

TRADEMARKS 

Trimble, EZ-Guide, EZ-Boom, EZ-Steer, Proliance, UtilityCenter, TrimWeb, TrimView, GeoManager, Taskforce, Juno, 
GeoExplorer, AgGPS, Spectra Precision, Autopilot, Fieldport, Copernicus, TrimTrac, EZ-Steer, PocketCitation, Trimble 
Outdoors, Force, BlueOx, EZ-Office, VX, Vision, VRS, VRSNow, FastMap, Geosite, Coastal Center, NetR8, FineLock, 
R-Track,  Agriculture  Manager,  Thunderbolt  and  Connected  Site,  among  others  are  trademarks  of  Trimble  Navigation 
Limited and its subsidiaries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

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Item 1.   Business 

PART I 

Trimble Navigation Limited, a California corporation (“Trimble” or “the Company” or “we” or “our” or “us”), provides 
advanced positioning product solutions, typically to commercial and government users.  The principal application areas 
include  surveying,  agriculture,  construction,  asset  management,  mapping  and  mobile  resource  management.  Our 
products provide  benefits  that  can  include  lower  operational  costs,  higher  productivity,  and  improved  quality.  Product 
examples include agricultural and construction equipment, guidance systems, surveying instruments, systems that track 
fleets  of  vehicles,  and  data  collection  systems  that  enable  the  management  of  large  amounts  of  geo-referenced 
information. In addition, we also manufacture components for in-vehicle navigation and telematics systems, and timing 
modules used in the synchronization of wireless networks. 

Our products often combine knowledge of location or position with a wireless link to provide a solution for a specific 
application.  Position  is  provided  through  a  number  of  technologies  including  the  Global  Positioning  System,  or  GPS, 
and systems that use laser or optical technologies to establish position.  Wireless communication techniques include both 
public  networks,  such  as  cellular,  and  private  networks,  such  as  business  band  radio.  Some  of  our  products  are 
augmented  by  our  software;  this  includes  embedded  firmware  that  enables  the  positioning  solution  and  application 
software that allows the customer to make use of the positioning information. 

We design and market our own products. Our manufacturing strategy includes a combination of in-house assembly and 
third party subcontractors. Our global operations include major development, manufacturing or logistics operations in the 
United  States,  Sweden,  Germany,  New  Zealand,  France,  Canada,  the  United  Kingdom,  the  Netherlands,  China,  and 
India. Products are sold through dealers, representatives, joint ventures, and other channels throughout the world. These 
channels are supported by our sales offices located in 17 countries. 

We  began operations  in 1978  and  incorporated  in  California  in 1981. Our  common  stock has been publicly  traded  on 
NASDAQ since 1990 under the symbol TRMB. 

On  January  17,  2007,  our  board  of  directors  approved  a  2-for-1  split  of  all  outstanding  shares  of  the  Company’s 
Common  Stock,  payable  February  22,  2007  to  stockholders  of  record  on  February  8,  2007.  All  shares  and  per  share 
information presented have been adjusted to reflect the stock split on a retroactive basis for all periods presented. 

Technology Overview 

A significant portion of our revenue is derived from applying Global Navigation Satellite System, or GNSS, technology 
to terrestrial applications.  The GNSS includes the network of 24 orbiting U.S. Global Positioning System, or GPS, radio 
navigation  satellites  and  associated  ground  control  that  is  funded  and  maintained  by  the  U.S.  Government  and  is 
available  worldwide  free  of  direct  user  fees,  and  the  Russian  GLONASS  radio  navigation  satellite  system.  Both  the 
European Community and China have announced plans to establish future operational radio navigation satellite systems. 
GNSS positioning is based on a technique that precisely measures distances from four or more satellites.  The satellites 
continuously transmit precisely timed radio signals using extremely accurate atomic clocks.  A GNSS receiver measures 
distances from the satellites in view by determining the travel time of a signal from the satellite to the receiver, and then 
uses  those  distances  to  compute  its  position.  Under  normal  circumstances,  a  stand-alone  GNSS  receiver  is  able  to 
calculate its position at any point on earth, in the earth's atmosphere, or in lower earth orbit, to approximately 10 meters, 
24  hours  a  day.  Much  better  accuracies  are  possible  through  a  technique  called  “differential  GNSS.”  In  addition  to 
providing position, GNSS provides extremely accurate time measurement. 

GNSS  accuracy  is  dependent  upon  the  locations of  the  receiver  and  the  number of  GNSS  satellites  that  are  above  the 
horizon  at  any  given  time.  Reception  of  GNSS  signals  requires  line-of-sight  visibility  between  the  satellites  and  the 
receiver, which can be blocked by buildings, hills, and dense foliage. The receiver must have a line of sight to at least 
four satellites to determine its latitude, longitude, and time. The accuracy of GNSS may also be limited by distortion of 
GNSS signals from ionospheric and other atmospheric conditions.  

Our  GNSS  products  are  based  on  proprietary  receiver  technology.  Over  time,  the  advances  in  positioning,  wireless 
communications,  and  information  technologies  have  enabled  us  to  add  more  capability  to  our  products  and  thereby 
deliver  more  value  to  our  users.  For  example,  the  developments  in  wireless  technology  and  deployments  of  next 

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generation  wireless  networks  have  enabled  less  expensive  wireless  communications.  These  developments  provide  the 
efficient transfer of position data to locations away from the positioning field device, allowing the data to be accessed by 
more users, thereby increasing productivity.  This allows us to integrate visualization and design software into some of 
our systems, as well as offer positioning services, all of which make our customers more efficient at what they do. 

Our laser and optical products either measure distances and angles to provide a position in three dimensional space or are 
used as highly accurate laser references from which a position can be established.  The key elements of these products are 
typically  a  laser,  which  is  generally  a  commercially  available  laser  diode,  and  a  complex  mechanical  assembly.  These 
elements are augmented by software algorithms to provide measurements and application-specific solutions. 

Business Strategy 

Our business strategy is developed around an analysis of several key elements: 

•  Attractive markets – We focus on underserved markets that offer potential for revenue growth, profitability, and 

market leadership. 

• 

Innovative  solutions  that  provide  significant  benefits  to  our  customers  –  We  seek  to  apply  our  technology  to 
applications in which position data is important and where we can create unique value by enabling enhanced 
productivity  in  the  field  or  field  to  back  office.  We  look  for  opportunities  in  which  the  rate  of  technological 
change is high and which have a requirement for the integration of multiple technologies into a solution. 

•  Distribution channels to best access our markets – We select distribution channels that best serve the needs of 
individual markets. These channels can include independent dealers, direct sales, joint ventures, OEM sales, and 
distribution  alliances  with  key  partners.  We  view  international  expansion  as  an  important  element  of  our 
strategy and seek to develop international channels. 

Business Segments and Markets 

We  are  organized  into  four  reporting  segments  encompassing  our  various  applications  and  product  lines:  Engineering 
and  Construction,  Field  Solutions,  Mobile  Solutions  and  Advanced  Devices.  Our  segments  are  distinguished  by  the 
markets  they  serve.  Each  segment  consists  of  businesses  which  are  responsible  for  product  development,  marketing, 
sales, strategy, and financial performance. 

Engineering and Construction 

Products  in  the  Engineering  and  Construction  segment  improve  productivity  and  accuracy  throughout  the  entire 
construction process including the initial survey, planning, design, site preparation, and building phases.  Our products 
are  intended  to  both  improve  the  productivity  of  each  phase,  as  well  as  facilitate  the  entire  process  by  improving 
information flow from one phase to the next. 

The  product  solutions  typically  include  multiple  technologies.  The  elements  of  these  solutions  may  incorporate  GPS, 
optical, laser, radio, or cellular communications. 

An  example  of  the  customer  benefits  provided  by  our  products  is  our  GPS  and  robotic  optical  surveying  instruments 
which  enable  the  surveyor  to  perform  operations  in  the  field  faster,  more  reliably  than  conventional  surveying 
instruments  and  with  a  smaller  crew.  Similarly,  our  construction  machine  guidance  products  allow  the  operator  to 
achieve  the  desired  landform  while  eliminating  stakeout  and reducing rework.  These  steps  in  the  construction  process 
can  be  readily  linked  together  with  data  collection  modules  to  minimize  the  time  and  effort  required  to  maintain  data 
accuracy throughout the entire construction process. 

We sell and distribute our products in this segment through a global network of independent dealers that are supported 
by  Trimble  personnel.  This  channel  is  supplemented  by  relationships  that  create  additional  channel  breadth  including 
our joint ventures with Caterpillar and Nikon, as well as private branding arrangements with other companies. 

We also design and market handheld data collectors and data collection software for field use by surveyors, contractors, 
and other professionals. These products are sold directly through dealers and other survey manufacturers. 

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Competitors  in  this  segment  are  typically  companies  that  provide  optical,  laser,  or  GPS  positioning  products.  Our 
principal competitors are Topcon Corporation, and Leica Geosystems, Inc.  Price points in this segment range from less 
than $1,000 for certain laser systems to approximately $100,000 for a high-precision, three-dimensional, machine control 
system. 

Representative products sold in this segment include: 

Trimble  S8  Total  Station  –  Our  S8  Total  Station  is  our  most  advanced  optical  instrument  designed  to  deliver 
unsurpassed  performance  for  both  typical  surveying  and  specialized  engineering  applications  such  as  monitoring  and 
tunneling. It features Trimble FineLock™ technology, a smart tracker sensor with a narrow field of view that enables the 
Trimble  S8  to  detect  a  target  without  interference  from  surrounding  prisms.  Our  S8  combined  with  our  4D  Control 
software creates a powerful solution for real-time and post-processed monitoring of permanent structures such as dams, 
short-term construction activities, and side slopes in mines. 

Trimble I.S. Rover – Our I.S. Rover combines GNSS and optical data collection on a rover pole, enabling surveyors to 
harness the unique strengths of both technologies. With it, surveyors can increase flexibility and save time by seamlessly 
switching  between  technologies  to  adapt  to  local  jobsite  conditions  as  well  as  independently  verify  measurements  for 
quality  control.  Our  I.S.  Rover  is  a  unique  patented  Trimble  solution  that  offers  land  surveyors  increased  efficiency, 
flexibility and versatility. 

Trimble  R8  GNSS  System  –  Our  R8  GNSS  System  is  a  multi-channel,  multi-frequency,  Global  Navigation  Satellite 
System  (GNSS)  receiver,  antenna,  and  data-link  radio  combined  in  one  compact  unit.  It  features  Trimble  R-Track™ 
technology,  powered  by  the  most  advanced  RTK  engine  in  the  industry,  supporting  all  GPS  signals,  including  GPS 
Modernization  (L2C  signal  and  L5  signals)  as  well  as  GLONASS.  Our  R8  GNSS  combines  advanced  receiver 
technology  and  a  proven  system  design  to  provide  maximum  accuracy  and  productivity  for  a  variety  of  surveying 
applications. 

Trimble VX Spatial Station – Our Trimble VX™ Spatial Station is an advanced spatial imaging system that combines 
optical, 3D scanning, and video capabilities—Trimble VISION™ technology—to measure objects in 3D to produce 2D 
and  3D  data  sets  for  spatial  imaging  projects.  It  enables  users  to  blend  extremely  accurate  ground-based  information 
with  airborne  data  to  provide  comprehensive  datasets  for  use  in  the  geospatial  information  industry.  An  entry-level 
model of our VX Spatial Station offers integrated imaging and surveying functionality only, with a scalable upgrade to 
3D scanning. 

SPS  Site  Positioning  Solutions  –  The  Trimble  Site  Positioning  Solutions  family  increases  the  productivity  of 
construction professionals and supervisors during site preparation, layout and grade checking by simplifying workflows, 
eliminating unnecessary steps, and providing intelligent data management between the field and the office, creating time 
savings by providing data updates to all members of the team. 

GCS  Family  of  Grade  Control  Systems  –  Grade  control  systems  meet  construction  contractors'  needs  with 
productivity-enhancing solutions for earthmoving, site prep, and roadwork. Our GCS family provides upgrade options 
that deliver earthmoving contractors the flexibility to select a system that meets their daily needs today, and later add on 
to meet their changing needs. For example, a single control system such as the GCS300 can provide for low-cost point of 
entry into grade control, and over time can be upgraded to the GCS400 dual sensor system or to the full 3D GCS900 
Grade Control System. 

Spectra Precision Laser Portable Tools – Our Spectra Precision® Laser family includes a broad range of laser based 
tools for the interior, drywall and ceilings, HVAC, and mechanical contractor. Designed to replace traditional methods of 
measurement and leveling for a wide range of interior construction applications, our laser tools are easy to learn and use. 
Our Spectra Precision Laser product portfolio includes rotating lasers for horizontal leveling and vertical alignment, as 
well as laser pointers and a laser based distance measuring device. They are available through independent and national 
construction supply houses both in the U.S. and in Europe. 

Proliance  Software  –  Proliance®  Software  allows  infrastructure-intensive  organizations  to  optimize  the  Plan-Build-
Operate  project  lifecycle  for  complex  capital  projects,  construction  and  real  estate  programs,  and  extensive  facility 
portfolios. Our Proliance Software was designed for large building owner/operators, real estate developers, and engineering-
driven organizations managing $250 million or more annually in new project construction or facility renovations. 

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GeoSpatial Solutions – Our GeoSpatial Solutions family enables mobile mapping companies to capture georeferenced 
data, extract features and attributes, and analyze conditions and change, thereby generating information to better manage 
assets  and  operations.   Aerial  LIDAR  /  Imaging  Systems  and  vehicle-based  asset  inventory  systems,  combined  with 
powerful  photogrammetry  software,  generate  high  accuracy  as-built  drawings  for  the  transportation,  and  utilities  and 
energy transmission and distribution industries. 

Field Solutions 

Our Field Solutions segment addresses the agriculture and geographic information system (GIS) markets. 

Our  agriculture  products  consist  of  manual  and  automated  navigation  guidance  for  tractors  and  other  farm  equipment 
used  in  spraying,  planting,  cultivation,  and  harvesting  applications.  The  benefits  to  the  farmer  include  faster  machine 
operation, higher yields, and lower consumption of chemicals than conventional equipment. We also provide positioning 
solutions for leveling agricultural fields in irrigation applications and aligning drainage systems to better manage water 
flow in fields. We also provide solutions to automate applications of pesticide and seeding. 

We use multiple distribution channels to access the agricultural market, including independent dealers and partners such 
as CNH Global. Competitors in this market are either vertically integrated implement companies such as John Deere, or 
agricultural instrumentation suppliers such as Raven, Hemisphere GPS and Novariant. 

Our GIS product line is centered on handheld data collectors that gather information in the field to be incorporated into 
GIS databases. Typically this information includes features, attributes, and positions of fixed infrastructure and natural 
resource assets. An example would be a utility company performing a survey of its transmission poles including the age 
and condition of each telephone pole. Our handheld unit enables this data to be collected and automatically stored while 
confirming the location of the asset. The data can then be downloaded into a GIS database. This stored data could later 
be used to navigate back to any individual asset or item for maintenance or data update. Our mobile GIS initiative goes 
one step further by allowing this information to be communicated from the field worker to the back-office GIS database 
through the combination of wireless technologies, as well as giving the field worker the ability to download information 
from the database. This capability provides significant advantages to users including improved productivity, accuracy, 
and access to the information in the field. 

Our  Utilities  Field  Solutions  product  line  is  focused  on  integrated  field  and  back  office  software  solutions  for 
managing  utility  mobile  workers  and  their  field  work  activities,  including  asset  maintenance,  GIS  mapping,  outage 
response,  and  automated  vehicle  locating  (AVL).   Our  software  is  typically  installed  on  a  server  and  on  mobile 
computers  that  are  used  by  utility  field  workers  for  conducting  routine  and  emergency  work,  locating  and  mapping 
infrastructure,  and  performing  utility  asset  maintenance,  inspection,  and  field  service.   Through  the  use  of  GIS  and 
location-based  technologies  combined  with  mobile  and  wireless  communications,  our  products  connect  utility  field 
workers  to  the  office.   Typically  our  products  automate  existing  manual  and  paper  based  processes  and  are 
implemented  to  meet  utility  regulatory  requirements,  improve  efficiency  and  reduce  costs,  and  improve  customer 
service and response. 

Distribution for GIS products is primarily through a network of independent dealers and business partners, supported by 
Trimble  personnel.  Primary  markets  for  our  GIS  products  and  solutions  include  both  governmental  and  commercial 
users.  Users  are  most  often  municipal  governments  and  natural  resource  agencies.  Commercial  users  include  utility 
companies.  Competitors  in  this  market  are  typically  survey  instrument  companies  utilizing  GPS  technology  such  as 
Topcon and Thales. 

Sales  and  distribution  of  both  our  Fieldport®  and  UtilityCenter®  software  solutions  are  direct 
the 
customer.  Installation  of  both  solutions  generally  involves  a  degree  of  integration  and  professional  services.   Primary 
markets  include  government  and  commercial  electric,  gas,  water  and  wastewater  utilities.   Competitors  are  typically 
utility industry GIS software and service companies. 

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Approximate  product  price  points  in  this  segment  range  from  $1,000  for  a  GIS  handheld  unit  to  $35,000  for  a  fully 
automated, farm equipment control system. 

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Representative products sold within this segment include: 

AgGPS  EZ-Guide  500  –  Our  AgGPS  EZ-Guide  500  is  a  lightbar  guidance  system  with  a  color  LCD  display,  data 
logging functions and multiple accuracy options. Lightbar systems provide GPS-based guidance for vehicle operators to 
steer  tractors,  sprayers,  fertilizer  applicators,  air  seeders,  and  large  tillage  tools  that  require  consistent  pass-to-pass 
accuracy to help save fuel, increase efficiency, and reduce input costs for agricultural operations. 

AgGPS  EZ-Boom  2010  –  Our  AgGPS®  EZ-Boom®  2010  automated  application  control  system  is  designed  to  help 
growers  cut  input  costs  and  reduce  operator  fatigue  by  providing  precise  automatic  control  of  field  spraying 
applications.  It works with our AgGPS EZ-Guide® Plus lightbar guidance system, AgGPS EZ-Steer® assisted steering 
system, or the AgGPS Autopilot™ automated steering system. 

AgGPS  Autopilot  System  –  Our  GPS-enabled,  agricultural  navigation  system  connects  to  a  tractor’s  steering  system 
and  automatically  steers  the  tractor  along  a  precise  path  to  within  three  centimeters  or  less.  This  enables  both  higher 
machine productivity and more precise application of seed and chemicals, thereby reducing costs to the farmer. 

AgGPS EZ-Steer System – Our value added assisted steering system, when combined with our EZ-Guide Plus system, 
automatically  steers  agricultural  vehicles  along  a  path  within  20  centimeters  or  less.  This  system  installs  in  less  than 
thirty minutes and is designed to reduce gaps and overlaps in spraying, fertilizing, and other field applications, as well as 
reduce operator fatigue. 

Juno  Series  –  Our  Juno  family  includes  compact  and  cost-effective  GPS  handhelds  designed  to  equip  an  entire 
workforce for data collection and fieldwork. The handhelds have a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, Bluetooth and Wireless 
LAN technology, a built-in 3 Megapixel digital camera, a MicroSD/SDHC storage slot and an optional 3.5G broadband 
cellular modem for wireless data communications. 

GeoExplorer  2008  Series  –  Our  GeoExplorer  family  combines  a  GPS  receiver  in  a  rugged  handheld  unit  running 
industry standard Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6.0, making it easy to collect and maintain data about objects in 
the field. The GeoExplorer® series features three models ranging in accuracy from a decimeter to 1-3 meters, thereby 
allowing the user to select the system most appropriate for their data collection and maintenance needs. 

Fieldport Software – Our Fieldport Software focuses on automating field service processes, operational efficiency and 
profitability for water and wastewater utility customers.   

UtilityCenter Software – Our UtilityCenter  Software is  a  GIS-based  enterprise  suite  of  modules  oriented  towards  the 
electric  and  gas  utilities  market.  Modules  include  Outage  Management  (OMS),  Mobile  Asset  Management,  Data 
Collection, Staking, Network Tracing & Isolation and Field-based Editing. 

Mobile Solutions 

Our Mobile Solutions segment provides both hardware and software applications for managing mobile work, mobile workers 
and mobile assets. The software is provided in both a client server model or web-based.  Our software is provided through our 
hosted platform for a monthly subscription service fee or as a perpetual license with annual maintenance and support fees.  

Our vehicle solutions typically include an onboard proprietary hardware device consisting of a GPS receiver, business 
logic,  sensor  interface,  and  a  wireless  modem.  Our  solution  usually  includes  the  communication  service  from/to  the 
vehicle to our data center and access over the internet to the application software. 

Our mobile worker solutions include a rugged handset device and software designed to automate service technician work 
in the field at the point of customer contact.   The mobile worker handset solutions also synchronize to a client server at 
the back office for integration with other mission-critical business applications. 

Our  scheduling  and  dispatch  solution  is  an  enterprise  software  program  to  optimize  scheduling  and  routing  of  field 
service  technicians.  For  dynamic  capacity  management,  our  capacity  planner,  capacity  controller,  and  intelligent 
appointer modules round out this innovative service delivery automation technology. 

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One element of our market strategy targets opportunities in specific vertical markets where we believe we can provide a 
unique value to the end-user by tailoring our solutions for a particular industry.  Sample markets include Construction 
Supply,  Direct  Store  Delivery  and  Public  Safety.   For  example,  our  ready  mix  concrete  solution  combines  a  suite  of 
sensors  with  our  in-vehicle  wireless  platform  providing  fleets  with  updated  vehicle  status  that  requires  no  driver 
interaction – referred to as “auto-status.” 

We  also  sell our  vehicle  solutions  using  a horizontal  market  strategy  that  focuses  on  providing  turnkey  solutions  to  a 
broad range of service fleets that span a large number of market segments. Here, we leverage our capabilities without the 
same  level  of  customization.  These  solutions  are  sold  to  the  general  service  fleets  as  well  as  transportation  and 
distribution fleets both on a direct basis and through dealer channels. 

Our enterprise strategy focuses on sales to large, enterprise accounts with more than 1,000 vehicles or routes. Here, in 
addition  to  a  Trimble-hosted  solution,  we  can  also  integrate  our  service  directly  into  the  customer’s  IT  infrastructure, 
giving them improved control of their information. In this market we sell directly to end-users. Sales cycles tend to be 
long due to field trials followed by an extensive decision-making process. 

Approximate prices for hardware fall in the range of $400 to $3,000, while the monthly subscription service fees range 
from approximately $25 to approximately $55 per month per unit, depending on the customer service level. 

We have also entered into new markets by acquisitions of @Road, Inc. (@Road) in 2007, and Eleven Technology, Inc., 
Advanced Public Safety, Inc. (APS) and Visual Statement, Inc. (VS) in 2006.  @Road is a global provider of solutions 
designed to automate the  management of mobile resources and to optimize  the service delivery process for customers 
across a variety of industries under the GeoManager™ and Taskforce® brand names.  Eleven Technology is a  mobile 
application software company with market and technology position in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. 
APS  provides  mobile  and  handheld  software  products  used  by  law  enforcement,  fire  rescue  and  other  public  safety 
agencies. VS provides desktop software and enterprise solutions for collision and crime incident analysis, reporting and 
workflow management. 

Representative products sold in this segment include: 

Fleet  Productivity  –  Our  fleet  productivity  solution  offerings  are  comprised  of  the  TrimWeb™,  GeoManager  and 
TrimView™ mobile platforms. The TrimWeb and GeoManager systems provide different levels of service that run from 
snapshots  of  fleet  activity  to  real-time  fleet  dispatch  capability  via  access  to  the  web-based  platform  through  a  secure 
internet  connection.  The  TrimWeb  and  GeoManager  systems  include  truck  communication  service  and  computer 
backbone  support  of  the  service.  TrimView  is  sold  to  fleets  where  system  integration  into  back  office  applications  is 
required for more robust information flow. 

Consumer  Packaged  Goods  (CPG)  –  This  software  solution  operates  in  the  Microsoft  CE/Pocket  or  WinMobile  PC 
environment and addresses the pre-sales, delivery, route sales and full service vending functions performed by mobile 
workers.  Customers within the CPG market purchase a combination of both license software and handheld PCs.  The 
software  handles  all  communications  from/to  the  mobile  computer  as  well  as  from/to  the  host  and  any  other  ERP  or 
decision support systems.  

Field  Service  –  Our  handset-based  mobile  solution  enables  technicians  to  maintain  and  repair  residential  and 
commercial  appliances,  office  equipment,  medical  equipment,  refrigeration  equipment,  fountain,  and  manufacturing 
equipment,  and  manage  a  variety  of  service  functions  including  wireless  dispatching  of  service  calls,  real-time 
messaging, spare parts management, and work order and workflow management.  Trimble Field Service customers have 
benefited  from  increased  service  calls  per  day,  an  increase  in  first  call  resolution  and  reduction  in  administrative 
workload to name a few results. 

Public  Safety  –  We  provide  a  suite  of  solutions  for  the  public  safety  sector  including  our  PocketCitation™  system, 
which is an electronic ticketing system that enables law enforcement officers to issue traffic citations utilizing a mobile 
handheld  device.  This  system  scans  the  traffic  offender’s  driver’s  license  and  automatically  populates  the  appropriate 
information into the citation. We provide a variation of this solution which enables law enforcement officers to complete 
electronic traffic citations within 30 seconds. Within this sector we also provide desktop software which enables accident 
investigators and other public safety professionals to reconstruct and simulate vehicle accidents. 

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Taskforce – The Taskforce software solution provides scheduling and dispatch solutions for field service technicians by 
synchronizing the right human and physical resources required to optimize a field service resource network.  The system 
manages significant numbers of dynamic scheduling resources in an unpredictable field service environment to increase 
productivity, field force utilization and control-to-field employee ratios. 

Advanced Devices 

Advanced  Devices  includes  the  product  lines  from  our  Component  Technologies,  Applanix,  Trimble  Outdoors,  and 
Military  and  Advanced  Systems  (MAS)  businesses.  With  the  exception  of  Trimble  Outdoors  and  Applanix  these 
businesses  share  several  common  characteristics:  they  are  hardware  centric,  generally  market  to  original  equipment 
manufacturers  (OEM),  system  integrators  or  service  providers,  and  have  products  that  can  be  utilized  in  a  number  of 
different end-user markets and applications. The various operations that comprise this segment were aggregated on the 
basis that no single operation accounted for more than 10% of our total revenue, operating income or assets. 

Within  Component  Technologies,  we  supply  GPS  modules,  licensing  and  complementary  technologies,  and  GPS-
integrated sub-system solutions for applications requiring precise position, time or frequency.  Component Technologies 
serves  a  broad  range  of  vertical  markets  including  telecommunications  automotive  electronics,  and  commercial 
electronics.  Sales  are  made  directly  to  OEMs,  system  integrators,  value-added  resellers  and  service  providers  who 
incorporate our components into a complete system-level solution. 

Component  Technologies  has  developed  GPS  technologies  which  it  is  making  available  for  license.  These 
technologies can run on certain digital signal processors (DSP) or microprocessors, removing the need for dedicated 
GPS  baseband  signal  processor  chips.  We  have  a  cooperative  licensing  deal  with  Nokia  for  our  Global  Navigation 
Satellite System (GNSS) patents related to designated wireless products and services involving location technologies, 
such  as  GPS,  assisted  GPS  or  Galileo.  The  licensing  agreement  is  exclusive  to  Nokia  for  the  wireless  consumer 
product  and  service  domain  and  includes  sublicensing  rights.  In  return,  Trimble  receives  a  non-exclusive  license  to 
Nokia’s  location-based  patents  for  use  in  Trimble's  commercial  products  and  services.  We  also  have  a  licensing 
agreement  with  Marvell  Semiconductors  for  our  full  GPS  Digital  Signal  Processor  software  as  well  as  tools  for 
development  support  and  testing.  Access  to  our GPS  technology  complements  Marvell's  wireless  and  application 
processor  initiatives  for  WiFi,  Bluetooth,  FM,  multi-function  radio,  application  processors  and  cellular  processor 
devices. 

Our  MAS  business  supplies  GPS  receivers  and  embedded  modules  that  use  the  military’s  GPS  advanced  capabilities. 
The  modules  are  principally  used  in  aircraft  navigation  and  timing  applications.  Military  products  are  sold  directly  to 
either the U.S. Government or defense contractors. Sales are also made to authorized foreign end users. Competitors in 
this market include Rockwell Collins, L3, and Raytheon. 

Our  Trimble  Outdoors  business  utilizes  GPS-enabled  cell  phones  to  provide  information  for  outdoor  recreational 
activities. Some of the recreational activities include hiking, biking, backpacking, boating, and water sports. Consumers 
purchase  the  Trimble  Outdoors  product  through  our  wireless  operator  partners  which  include  Sprint-Nextel, 
SouthernLINC Wireless and Boost Mobile. 

Our  Applanix  business  is  a  leading  provider  of  advanced  products  and  enabling  solutions  that  maximize  productivity 
through mobile mapping and positioning to professional markets worldwide. Applanix develops, manufactures, sells and 
supports high-value, precision products that combine GPS with inertial sensors for accurate measurement of position and 
attitude,  flight  management  systems,  and  scalable  mobile  mapping  solutions  used  in  airborne,  land  and  marine 
applications. Sales are made by our direct sales force to end users, systems integrators, and OEMs, and through regional 
agents. Competitors include Leica, IGI and Novatel. 

Representative products sold by this segment include: 

GPS  Receiver  Modules  –  The  Lassen®,  Copernicus®  ,  CondorTM  and  PandaTM  families  of  GPS  modules  are  full-
function GPS modules in a variety of form factors, some smaller than your fingertip.  

TrimTrac  Locator –  Our  TrimTrac®  product  is  a  complete  end  user  device  that  combines  GPS  functionality  with 
global system for mobile communications (GSM) wireless communications. In 2006, we added to the TrimTrac locator 
full  quad-band  GSM  and  general  packet  radio  service  (GPRS)  support  along  with  several  important  application  level 

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features.  The  device  is  suitable  for  high  volume  personal  vehicle  and  commercial  asset  management  applications  that 
demand a low-cost locator. 

TM3000 Asset  Tracking  Device  –  Our TM3000 product  is  a  flexible,  open  platform  that  enables  a  broad  range  of 
applications such as: fleet management, mobile asset tracking and recovery and driver monitoring and assistance.  This 
device  integrates  wireless  communications,  a  positioning  function  and  an  application  engine  in  a  package  designed  to 
improve the profits for service-focused businesses. 

Thunderbolt GPS Disciplined Clock – Our Thunderbolt® clock is a fifth-generation product from our GPS Timing and 
Synchronization division, which outputs precision time and frequency.  It also serves as the architectural basis for GPS 
disciplined clocks sold to manufacturers of CDMA and WiMax infrastructure. 

Applanix POS/AV System – Our integrated GPS/inertial system for airborne surveying measures aircraft position to an 
accuracy of a few centimeters and aircraft attitude (angular orientation) to an accuracy of 30 arc seconds or better. This 
system  is  typically  interfaced  to  large  format  cameras  and  scanning  lasers  for  producing  geo-referenced  topographic 
maps of the terrain. 

Applanix  DSS  Digital  Sensor  System  –  Our  digital  airborne  imaging  solution  produces  high-resolution  orthophoto 
map products.  Certified by the USGS, the system consists of a mapping grade digital camera that is tightly integrated 
with a GNSS/Inertial system, flight management system (FMS) and processing software for automatic geo-referencing 
of each pixel. Our DSS can be used stand-alone or integrated with other airborne mapping sensors. Our DSS has been 
used by organizations worldwide in a variety of market segments that include ortho mapping, utility and transportation 
corridor mapping and rapid response applications. 

Force 524D Module – This dual frequency, embedded GPS module is used in a variety of military airborne applications. 

Trimble  Outdoors  Service –  Our  trip  planning  and  navigation  software  works  with  GPS-enabled  cell  phones  and 
conventional  GPS  receivers.  This  software  enables  consumers  to  research  specific  trips  on-line  as  part  of  trip  pre-
planning. In addition, users are able to share outdoor and off-road experiences on-line with their friends and family. 

Acquisitions and Joint Ventures 

Our  growth  strategy  is  centered  on  developing  and  marketing  innovative  and  complete  value-added  solutions  to  our 
existing customers, while also marketing them to new customers and geographic regions. In some cases, this has led to 
partnering with or acquiring companies that bring technologies, products or distribution capabilities that will allow us to 
establish  a  market beach head, penetrate  a market  more  effectively, or  develop  solutions  more quickly  than  if  we had 
done so solely through internal development. Since 1999, this has led us to form four joint ventures and acquire thirty 
seven companies through the end of fiscal 2008.  Most of these acquisitions have been small, both in dollar terms and in 
number  of  people  added  to  the  Trimble  employee  base.  No  assurance  can  be  given  that  our  previous  or  future 
acquisitions will be successful or will not materially adversely affect our financial condition or operating results.  The 
following companies and joint ventures were acquired or formed during fiscal 2008 and are combined in the results of 
operations since the date of acquisition or formation: 

Rawson Control Systems 

On  December  3,  2008,  we  acquired  the  assets  of  privately-held  Rawson  Control  Systems  based  in  Oelwein,  Iowa. 
Rawson  manufactures  hydraulic  and  electronic  controls  for  the  agriculture  equipment  industry,  including  variable  rate 
planter  drives  and  controllers,  variable  rate  fertilizer  controllers,  mechanical  remote  electric  control  valves  and  speed 
reducers.  Rawson Control Systems’ performance is reported under our Field Solutions business segment. 

FastMap and GeoSite 

On  November  28,  2008,  we  acquired  the  FastMap  and  GeoSite  software  assets  from  Korec,  a  privately-held  Trimble 
distributor  serving  the  United  Kingdom  and  Ireland.  FastMap  and  GeoSite  performance  is  reported  under  our 
Engineering and Construction and Field Solutions business segments, respectively. 

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Callidus Precision Systems 

On November 28, 2008, we acquired the assets of privately-held Callidus Precision Systems GmbH of Halle, Germany. 
Callidus is a provider of 3D laser scanning solutions for the industrial market. Callidus performance is reported under 
our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

Toposys 

On November 13, 2008, we acquired TopoSys GmbH of Biberach an der Riss, Germany. TopoSys is a leading provider 
of aerial data collection systems comprised of LiDAR and metric cameras. TopoSys’s performance is reported under our 
Engineering and Construction business segment. 

TruCount 

On  October  30,  2008,  we  acquired  the  assets  of  privately-held  TruCount,  Inc.,  of  Ames,  Iowa.  TruCount  is  a  leading 
manufacturer  of  air  and  electric  clutches  that  automate  individual  planter  row  shut-off.  TruCount’s  performance  is 
reported under our Field Solutions business segment. 

RolleiMetric 

On  October  20,  2008,  we  acquired  the  assets  of  RolleiMetric  from  Rollei  GmbH  of  Braunschweig,  Germany. 
RolleiMetric  is  a  leading  provider  of  metric  camera  systems  for  aerial  imaging  and  terrestrial  close  range 
photogrammetry. RolleiMetric is reported within our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

VirtualSite Solutions 

On October 3,  2008,  VirtualSite  Solutions (VSS),  a  joint venture formed  by  Caterpillar  and  us  began  operations.  We 
contributed $7.8 million in exchange for a 65% ownership and Caterpillar contributed $4.2 million for a 35% ownership 
in VSS.  VSS develops software for fleet management and connected worksite solutions for both Caterpillar and us, and 
in turn, sells software subscription services to Caterpillar and us, which we both sell through our respective distribution 
channels.  For financial reporting purposes, VSS’s assets and liabilities are consolidated with ours, as are its results of 
operations, which are reported under our Engineering and Construction segment.  Caterpillar’s 35% interest is included 
in our Consolidated Financial Statements as minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries. 

SECO 

On July 29, 2008, we acquired privately-held SECO Manufacturing Company of Redding, California. SECO is a leading 
manufacturer of accessories for the geomatics, surveying, mapping, and construction industries.  SECO’s performance is 
reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

Géo-3D 

On  January  22,  2008,  we  acquired  privately-held  Géo-3D  Inc.  of  Montreal,  Canada. Géo-3D  is  a leader  in roadside 
infrastructure asset inventory solutions.  Géo-3D’s performance is reported under our Engineering and Construction business 
segment. 

Crain Enterprises 

On  January  8,  2008,  we  acquired  privately-held  Crain  Enterprises,  Inc.  of  Mound  City,  Illinois.  Crain  is  a  leading 
manufacturer  of  accessories  for  the  geomatics,  surveying,  mapping,  and  construction  industries.  Crain  Enterprises  is 
reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

Patents, Licenses and Intellectual Property 

We hold approximately 720 U.S. issued and enforceable patents and approximately 121 non-U.S. patents, the majority of 
which cover GPS technology and other applications such as optical and laser technology. 

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We prefer to own the intellectual property used in our products, either directly or through subsidiaries. From time to time 
we license technology from third parties. 

There  are  approximately  236  trademarks  registered  to  Trimble  and  its  subsidiaries  including  "Trimble,"  "AgGPS," 
“Spectra  Precision,”  and  "GeoExplorer,"  among  others  that  are  registered  in  the  United  States  and  other  countries. 
Additional trademarks are pending registration. 

Sales and Marketing 

We tailor the distribution channel to the needs of our products and regional markets through a number of sales channel 
solutions  around  the  world.  We  sell  our  products  worldwide  primarily  through  dealers,  distributors,  and  authorized 
representatives, occasionally granting exclusive rights to market certain products within specific countries. This channel 
is supported and supplemented (where third party distribution is not available) by our regional sales offices throughout 
the world. We also utilize distribution alliances, OEM relationships, and joint ventures with other companies as a means 
to serve selected markets. 

During  fiscal  2008,  sales  to  customers  in  the  United  States  represented  49%,  Europe  represented  25%,  Asia  Pacific 
represented 14%, and other regions represented 12% of our total revenue. During fiscal 2007, sales to customers in the 
United States represented 50%, Europe represented 27%, Asia Pacific represented 12%, and other regions represented 
11%  of  our  total  revenue.  During  fiscal  2006,  sales  to  customers  in  the  United  States  represented  54%,  Europe 
represented 25%, Asia Pacific represented 12%, and other regions represented 9% of our total revenue. 

Warranty 

The warranty periods for our products are generally between 90 days and three years. Selected military programs may 
require  extended  warranty  periods  up  to  5.5  years  and  certain  Nikon  products  have  a  five-year  warranty  period.  We 
support our GPS products through a circuit board replacement program from locations in the United Kingdom, Germany, 
Japan, and the United States. The repair and calibration of our non-GPS products are available from company-owned or 
authorized facilities. We reimburse dealers and distributors for all authorized warranty repairs they perform. 

While we engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the 
quality of component suppliers, our warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage, and service 
delivery  costs  incurred  in  correcting  a  product  failure.  Should  actual  product  failure  rates,  material  usage,  or  service 
delivery costs differ from the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty accrual and related costs may be required. 

Seasonality of Business 

*   Our individual segment revenue may be affected by seasonal buying patterns. Typically, the second fiscal quarter has 
been the strongest quarter for the Company driven by the construction buying season. 

Backlog 

In  most  of  our  markets,  the  time  between  order  placement  and  shipment  is  short.  Orders  are  generally  placed  by 
customers  on  an  as-needed  basis.  In  general,  customers  may  cancel  or  reschedule  orders  without  penalty.  For  these 
reasons, we do not believe that orders are an accurate measure of backlog and, therefore, we believe that backlog is not a 
meaningful indicator of future revenue or material to understanding our business. 

Manufacturing 

Manufacturing  of  many  of  our  GPS  products  is  subcontracted  to  Flextronics  International  Limited.  We  utilize 
Flextronics  for  all  of  our  Component  Technologies  products,  and  for  some  of  our  Construction  and  Survey,  Field 
Solutions, and Mobile Solutions products. We also utilize Flextronics for our high-end GPS products and new product 
introduction  services.  Flextronics  is  responsible  for  substantially  all  material  procurement,  assembly,  and  testing.  We 
continue to manage product design through pilot production for the subcontracted products, and we are directly involved 
in qualifying suppliers and key components used in all our products. Our current contract with Flextronics continues in 
effect until either party gives the other ninety days written notice. 

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We  manufacture  laser  and  optics-based  products  at  our  plants  in  Dayton,  Ohio;  Danderyd,  Sweden;  Jena  and 
Kaiserslautern,  Germany;  and  Shanghai,  China.  Some  of  these  products  or  portions  of  these  products  are  also 
subcontracted to third parties for assembly. 

Our  design  and  manufacturing  sites  in  Dayton,  Ohio;  Sunnyvale,  California;  Danderyd,  Sweden;  and  Jena  and 
Kaiserslautern, Germany are registered to ISO9001:2000, covering the design, production, distribution, and servicing of 
all our products. 

Research and Development 

We believe that our competitive position is maintained through the development and introduction of new products that 
incorporate  improved  features,  better  performance,  smaller  size  and  weight,  lower  cost,  or  some  combination  of  these 
factors.  We  invest  substantially  in  the  development  of  new  products.  We  also  make  significant  investment  in  the 
positioning, communication, and information technologies that underlie our products and will likely provide competitive 
advantages. 

Our  research  and  development  expenditures,  net  of  reimbursed  amounts  were  $148.3  million  for  fiscal  2008,  $131.5 
million for fiscal 2007, and $103.8 million for fiscal 2006. 

*  We  expect  to  continue  investing  in  research  and  development  with  the  goal  of  maintaining  or  improving  our 
competitive position, as well as the goal of entering new markets. 

Employees 

As of  January 2, 2009, we  employed  3,940  employees,  including 24%  in  manufacturing, 29%  in  engineering, 35%  in 
sales and marketing, and 12% in general and administrative positions. Approximately 43% of employees are in locations 
outside the United States. 

Our employees are not represented by unions except for those in Sweden.  Some employees in Germany are represented 
by  works  councils.  We  also  employ  temporary  and  contract  personnel  that  are  not  included  in  the  above  headcount 
numbers. We have not experienced work stoppages or similar labor actions. 

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amendments 
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Trimble Navigation Limited 
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Executive Officers 

The names, ages, and positions of the Company's executive officers as of February 21, 2009 are as follows: 

Name 
Steven W. Berglund 
Rajat Bahri 
Rick Beyer 
Bryn A. Fosburgh 
Mark A. Harrington 
Jürgen Kliem 
James A. Kirkland 
Julie Shepard 
Dennis L. Workman 

Age 
57 
44 
51 
46 
53 
51 
49 
51 
64 

Position 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Chief Financial Officer 
Vice President 
Vice President 
Vice President 
Vice President 
Vice President and General Counsel 
Vice President, Finance 
Vice President and Chief Technical Officer 

Steven W. Berglund – Steven Berglund has served as president and chief executive officer of Trimble since March 1999. 
Prior  to  joining  Trimble,  Mr.  Berglund  was  president of Spectra  Precision,  a  group  within  Spectra  Physics  AB,  and  a 
pioneer  in  the  development  of  laser  systems.  He  spent  14  years  at  Spectra  Physics  in  a  variety  of  senior  leadership 
positions.  In the early 1980s, Mr. Berglund spent a number of years at Varian Associates in Palo Alto, where he held a 
variety of planning and manufacturing roles.  Mr. Berglund began his career as a process engineer at Eastman Kodak in 
Rochester, New York. He attended the University of Oslo and the University of Minnesota where he received a B.S. in 
chemical engineering.  He later received his M.B.A. from the University of Rochester.  In December 2007, Mr. Berglund 
was elected to the board of directors of Verigy Ltd. a semiconductor test equipment manufacturer. 

Rajat Bahri – Rajat Bahri joined Trimble as chief financial officer in January 2005.  Prior to joining Trimble, Mr. Bahri 
served  for  more  than  15  years  in  various  capacities  within  the  financial  organization  of  several  subsidiaries  of  Kraft 
Foods,  Inc.  and  General  Foods  Corporation.  Most  recently,  he  served  as  the  chief  financial  officer  for  Kraft  Canada, 
Inc.  From June 2000 to June 2001, he served as chief financial officer of Kraft Pizza Company.  From 1997 to 2000, Mr. 
Bahri was Operations Controller for Kraft Jacobs Suchard Europe. Mr. Bahri holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the 
University of Delhi in 1985 and an M.B.A. from Duke University in 1987. In 2005, he was elected to the board of STEC, 
Inc., a memory storage manufacturer. 

Richard A. Beyer  –  Rick Beyer  joined  Trimble  in  March  2004  as  president  of  Trimble  Mobile  Solutions  and  in  May 
2006,  Mr. Beyer  was  appointed  a  vice  president  of  Trimble.  In  October  2007  his  role  was  expanded  to  include 
responsibility for a number of Trimble’s mobile solutions business divisions. Prior to joining Trimble, Mr. Beyer held 
senior executive positions within the wireless mobile solutions industry since 1987. Part of the original senior executive 
team  that  launched  Qualcomm's  OmniTRAC's  mobile  satellite  communication  solution,  Mr.  Beyer  also  held  the 
positions  of  general  manager  at  Rockwell  Collins,  on-board  computing  division,  from  1994  to  1995;  executive  vice 
president of Norcom Networks from 1995 to 1999; president of Husky Technologies, now part of Itronix, from 1999 to 
2000;  and  CEO  of  TracerNet,  which  was  acquired  by  Trimble,  from  2002  to  2004.  Mr. Beyer  holds  a  B.A.  from 
Olivet College. 

Bryn A. Fosburgh – Bryn Fosburgh joined Trimble in 1994 as a technical service manager for surveying, mining, and 
construction. In 1997, Mr. Fosburgh was appointed director of development for the Company’s land survey business unit 
where  he  oversaw  the  development  of  field  and  office  software  that  enabled  the  interoperability  of  Trimble  survey 
products. From October 1999 to July 2002, he served as division vice president of survey and infrastructure. From 2002 
to 2005, Mr. Fosburgh served as vice president and general manager of Trimble's Geomatics and Engineering business 
area,  with  responsibility  for  all  the  division-level  activities  associated  with  survey,  construction,  and  infrastructure 
solutions. In January 2005, he was appointed vice president and general manager of the Engineering and Construction 
Division.  In  October  2007  his  role  was  expanded  to  include  a  number  of  divisions,  including  construction  and 
agriculture, as well as a responsibility for a number of corporate functions and geographical regions.  Prior to Trimble, he 
was  a  civil  engineer  with  the Wisconsin Department  of Transportation  responsible  for  coordinating the  planning, data 
acquisition, and data analysis for statewide GPS surveying  projects in support of transportation improvement projects. 
He  has  also  held  various  engineering,  research  and  operational  positions  for  the  U.S.  Army  Corps  of  Engineers  and 
Defense Mapping Agency. Mr. Fosburgh received a B.S. in geology from the University of Wisconsin in Green Bay in 
1985 and an M.S. in civil engineering from Purdue University in 1989. 

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Mark A. Harrington – Mark Harrington joined Trimble in January 2004 as a vice president, primarily responsible for 
strategy  and  business  development.  In  October  2007  his  responsibilities  were  expanded  to  include  a  number  of 
divisions,  including  survey  and  mapping  and  geographical  information  systems,  as  well  as  the  responsibility  for  a 
number  of  corporate  functions  and  geographical  regions.  Prior  to  joining  Trimble,  Mr.  Harrington  served  as  vice 
president  of  finance  at  Finisar  Corporation  and  chief  financial  officer  for  Cielo  Communications,  Inc.,  a  photonics 
components  manufacturer,  from  February  1998  to  September  2002,  and  Vixel  Corporation,  a  photonics  manufacturer, 
from  April  2003  to  December  2003.  His  experience  also  includes  11  years  at  Spectra-Physics  where  he  served  in  a 
variety  of  roles  including  vice  president  of  finance  for  Spectra-Physics  Lasers,  Inc.  and  vice  president  of  finance  for 
Spectra-Physics Analytical, Inc. Mr. Harrington began his career at Varian Associates, Inc. where he held a variety of 
management  and  individual  positions  in  finance,  operations  and  IT.  Mr.  Harrington  received  his  B.S.  in  Business 
Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Jürgen Kliem – Jürgen Kliem was appointed vice president of strategy and business development in October 2008. From 
2002 to 2008, Mr. Kliem served as general manager of Trimble’s Survey Division.  Mr. Kliem joined Trimble in July 
2000  as  part  of  the  Spectra  Precision  acquisition.  From  2000  to  2002,  he  was  responsible  for  the  Engineering  and 
Construction  segment’s  European  operations.  Prior  to  Spectra  Precision,  Mr.  Kliem  held  various  leadership  roles  at 
Geotronics,  a  company  acquired  by  Spectra  Precision,  directing  the  European  sales  and  marketing  activities.  Before 
joining Geotronics,  Mr.  Kliem  worked  in  a  privately-held  surveying  firm  addressing cadastral,  construction, plant and 
engineering projects.  Mr. Kliem received a Diplom Ingenieur degree from the University of Essen, Germany in 1982. 

James  A.  Kirkland –  James A. Kirkland  joined  Trimble  as  vice  president  and  general  counsel  in  July  2008.  Prior  to 
joining Trimble, he worked for SpinVox Ltd. from October 2007 to January 2008 as Senior Vice President, Corporate 
Development.  From  October  2003  to  September  2007,  he  served  as  general  counsel  and  executive  vice  president, 
strategic  development  at  Covad  Communications.  Mr. Kirkland  also  served  as  senior  vice  president  of  spectrum 
development  and  general  counsel  at  Clearwire  Technologies,  Inc.  from  March  2001  to  October  2003.  Mr. Kirkland 
began his career in 1984 as an associate at Mintz Levin and in 1992 he was promoted to partner. Mr. Kirkland received 
his BA from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1981 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1984. 

Julie  Shepard –  Julie  Shepard joined  Trimble  in  December  of  2006  as  vice  president  of  finance,  and  was  appointed 
principal accounting officer in May 2007.  Ms. Shepard brings with her over 20 years of experience in a broad range of 
finance  roles. She  is responsible  for  Trimble's  worldwide  finance  operations  including  financial  planning,  accounting, 
and  external  reporting.  Prior  to  joining  Trimble,  Ms.  Shepard  served  as  vice  president  of  finance  and  corporate 
controller  at  Quantum  Corporation,  from  2005  to  2006,  and  prior  to  that,  from  2004  to  2005,  as  an  independent 
consultant  to  Quantum  Corporation.  She  was  vice  president  of  finance  at  Nishan  Systems  from  2000  to  2003.  Ms. 
Shepard began her career at Price Waterhouse and is a Certified Public Accountant. She received a B.S from California 
State University where she majored in Accounting. 

Dennis L. Workman – Dennis Workman has served as vice president of various business divisions, currently including 
Component  Technologies  and  Applanix  since  September  1999.  He  was  appointed  Trimble’s  chief  technical  officer  in 
March  2006.   From  1998  to  1999,  Mr.  Workman  was  senior  director  and  chief  technical  officer  of  the  newly  formed 
Mobile and Timing Technologies business group, also serving as general manager of Trimble's Automotive and Timing 
group.  In 1997, he was director of engineering for Software & Component Technologies. Mr. Workman joined Trimble 
in 1995 as director of the newly created Timing vertical market.  Prior to Trimble, Mr. Workman held various senior-
level  technical  positions  at  Datum  Inc.  During  his  nine  year  tenure  at  Datum,  he  held  the  position  of  CTO.  Mr. 
Workman received a B.S. in mathematics and physics from St. Mary’s College in 1967. 

Item 1A.   Risk Factors. 

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 

You should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in this Form 10-K 
and in any other documents to which we refer you in this Form 10-K, before purchasing our securities. The risks and 
uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. 

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Current  Economic  Conditions  and  the  Global  Financial  Crisis  May  Have  an  Impact  on  Our  Business  and  Financial 
Condition in Ways that We Currently Cannot Predict. 

The  Company’s  operations  and  performance  depend  on  worldwide  economic  conditions  and  their  impact  on  levels  of 
business spending, which have deteriorated significantly in many countries and regions and may remain depressed for 
the  foreseeable  future.  Uncertainties  in  the  financial  and  credit  markets  have  caused  our  customers  to  postpone 
purchases,  and  continued  uncertainties  may  reduce  future  sales  of  our  products  and  services.   Continued  adverse 
economic  conditions  are  likely  to  depress  tax  revenue  of  federal,  state  and  local  government  entities,  which  are 
significant purchasers of the Company’s products. Protectionist trade measures that may be adopted in response to the 
economic  downturn  could  reduce  demand  for  our  products  and  services  overseas.  With  the  exception  of  our  Mobile 
Solutions  and  Advanced  Devices  segments,  our  products  are  generally  sold  through  a  dealer  channel,  and  our  dealers 
depend on the availability of credit to finance purchases of our products for their inventory. 

Customer  collections  are  our  primary  source  of  cash.   While  we  believe  we  have  a  strong  customer  base  and  have 
experienced  strong  collections  in  the  past,  if  the  current  market  conditions  continue  to  deteriorate  we  may  experience 
increased collection times or greater write-offs, which could have a material adverse effect on our cash flow.  In addition, 
the  Company's  results  may  be  adversely  affected  if  the  Company  is  unable  to  market,  manufacture  and  ship  new 
products. Any write-off of goodwill could also negatively impact our financial results.  Finally, our ability to access the 
capital markets may be restricted at a time when we would like, or need, to do so, which could have an impact on our 
flexibility to pursue additional expansion opportunities and maintain our desired level of revenue growth in the future. 
These  and  other  economic  factors  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  demand  for  the  Company’s  products  and 
services and on the Company’s financial condition and operating results. 

Our  Inability  to  Accurately  Predict  Orders  and  Shipments  May  Subject  Our  Results  of  Operations  to  Significant 
Fluctuations From Quarter to Quarter 

We have not been able in the past to consistently predict when our customers will place orders and request shipments so 
that we cannot always accurately plan our manufacturing requirements. As a result, if orders and shipments differ from 
what we predict, we may incur additional expense and build excess inventory, which may require additional reserves and 
allowances. Accordingly, we have limited visibility into future changes in demand and our results of operations may be 
subject to significant fluctuations from quarter to quarter. 

Our  Operating  Results  in  Each  Quarter  May  Be  Affected  by  Special  Conditions,  such  as  Seasonality,  Late  Quarter 
Purchases, Weather, and Other Potential Issues 

Due in part to the buying patterns of our customers, a significant portion of our quarterly revenue occurs from orders 
received and immediately shipped to customers in the last few weeks and days of each quarter, although our operating 
expense  tends  to  remain  fairly  predictable.  Engineering  and  construction  purchases  tend  to  occur  in  early  spring,  and 
governmental agencies tend to utilize funds available at the end of the government’s fiscal year for additional purchases 
at the end of our third fiscal quarter in September of each year. Concentrations of orders sometimes also occur at the end 
of our other two fiscal quarters. Additionally, a majority of our sales force earns commissions on a quarterly basis which 
may cause concentrations of orders at the end of any fiscal quarter. It could harm our operating results if for any reason 
expected sales are deferred, orders are not received, or shipments are delayed a few days at the end of a quarter. 

We Are Dependent on a Specific Manufacturer and Assembler for Many of Our Products and on Specific Suppliers of 
Critical Parts for Our Products 

We are substantially dependent upon Flextronics International Limited as our preferred manufacturing partner for many 
of  our  GPS  products.  Under  the  agreement,  we  provide  to  Flextronics  a  twelve-month  product  forecast  and  place 
purchase  orders  with  Flextronics  at  least  thirty  calendar  days  in  advance  of  the  scheduled  delivery  of  products  to  our 
customers  depending  on  production  lead  time.  Although  purchase  orders  placed  with  Flextronics  are  cancelable,  the 
terms  of  the  agreement  would  require  us  to  purchase  from  Flextronics  all  inventory  not  returnable  or  usable  by  other 
Flextronics customers. Accordingly, if we inaccurately forecast demand for our products, we may be unable to obtain 
adequate  manufacturing  capacity  from  Flextronics  to  meet  customers’  delivery  requirements  or  we  may  accumulate 
excess  inventories,  if  such  inventories  are  not  usable  by  other  Flextronics  customers.  Our  current  contract  with 
Flextronics continues in effect until either party gives the other ninety days written notice. 

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In  addition, we  rely  on  specific  suppliers for  a  number  of  our  critical  components. We  have  experienced  shortages  of 
components in the past. Our current reliance on specific or a limited group of suppliers involves several risks, including a 
potential  inability  to  obtain  an  adequate  supply  of  required  components,  reduced  control  over  pricing,  and  economic 
conditions which may adversely impact the viability of our suppliers. Any inability to obtain adequate deliveries or any 
other  circumstance  that  would  require  us  to  seek  alternative  sources  of  supply  or  to  manufacture  such  components 
internally could significantly delay our ability to ship our products, which could damage relationships with current and 
prospective customers and could harm our reputation and brand as well as our operating results. 

Our Annual and Quarterly Performance May Fluctuate Which Could Negatively Impact Our Operations and Our Stock 
Price 

Our operating results have fluctuated and can be expected to continue to fluctuate in the future on a quarterly and annual 
basis as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Results in any period could be affected 
by: 

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changes in market demand, 
competitive market conditions, 
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, 
the cost and availability of components, 
the mix of our customer base and sales channels, 
the mix of products sold, 
our ability to expand our sales and marketing organization effectively, 
our ability to attract and retain key technical and managerial employees, and 
general global economic conditions. 

In  addition,  demand  for  our  products  in  any  quarter  or  year  may  vary  due  to  the  seasonal  buying  patterns  of  our 
customers in the agricultural and engineering and construction industries. The price of our common stock could decline 
substantially  in  the  event  such  fluctuations  result  in  our  financial  performance  being  below  the  expectations  of  public 
market  analysts  and  investors,  which  are  based  primarily  on  historical  models  that  are  not  necessarily  accurate 
representations of the future. 

Our Gross Margin Is Subject to Fluctuation 

Our gross margin is affected by a number of factors, including product mix, product pricing, cost of components, foreign 
currency exchange rates, and manufacturing costs. For example, sales of Nikon-branded products generally have lower 
gross  margin  as  compared  to  our  GPS  survey  products.  Absent  other  factors,  a  shift  in  sales  towards  Nikon-branded 
products  would  lead  to  a  reduction  in  our  overall  gross  margin.  A  decline  in  gross  margin  could  harm  our  results  of 
operations and financial condition. 

We  Are  Dependent  on  New  Products  and  if  We  are  Unable  to  Successfully  Introduce  Them  Into  The  Market  Our 
Customer Base May Decline or Fail to Grow as Anticipated 

Our future revenue stream depends to a large degree on our ability to bring new products to market on a timely basis. We 
must  continue  to  make  significant  investments  in  research  and  development  in  order  to  continue  to  develop  new 
products,  enhance  existing  products,  and  achieve  market  acceptance  of  such  products.  We  may  incur  problems  in  the 
future in innovating and introducing new products. Our development stage products may not be successfully completed 
or, if developed, may not achieve significant customer acceptance. If we were unable to successfully define, develop and 
introduce competitive new products, and enhance existing products, our future results of operations would be adversely 
affected. Development and manufacturing schedules for technology products are difficult to predict, and we might not 
achieve timely initial customer shipments of new products. The timely availability of these products in volume and their 
acceptance  by  customers  are  important  to  our  future  success.  If  we  are  unable  to  introduce  new  products,  if  other 
companies  develop  similar  technology  products,  or  if  we  do  not  develop  compelling  new  products,  our  number  of 
customers may not grow as anticipated, or may decline, which could harm our operating results. 

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We Are Dependent on Proprietary Technology, which Could Result in Litigation that Could Divert Significant Valuable 
Resources 

Our future success and competitive position is dependent upon our proprietary technology, and we rely on patent, trade 
secret, trademark, and copyright law to protect our intellectual property. The patents owned or licensed by us may be 
invalidated,  circumvented,  and  challenged.  The  rights  granted  under  these  patents  may  not  provide  competitive 
advantages  to  us.  Any  of  our  pending  or  future  patent  applications  may  not  be  issued  within  the  scope  of  the  claims 
sought by us, if at all. 

Others  may  develop  technologies  that  are  similar  or  superior  to  our  technology,  duplicate  our  technology  or  design 
around the patents owned by us. In addition, effective copyright, patent, and trade secret protection may be unavailable, 
limited  or  not  applied  for  in  certain  countries.  The  steps  taken  by  us  to  protect  our  technology  might  not  prevent  the 
misappropriation of such technology. 

The value of our products relies substantially on our technical innovation in fields in which there are many current patent 
filings. We recognize that as new patents are issued or are brought to our attention by the holders of such patents, it may 
be  necessary  for  us  to  withdraw  products  from  the  market,  take  a  license  from  such  patent  holders,  or  redesign  our 
products. We do not believe any of our products currently infringe patents or other proprietary rights of third parties, but 
we cannot be certain they do not do so. In addition, the legal costs and engineering time required to safeguard intellectual 
property  or  to  defend  against  litigation  could  become  a  significant  expense  of  operations.  Any  such  litigation  could 
require us to incur substantial costs and divert significant valuable resources, including the efforts of our technical and 
management personnel, which harm our results of operations and financial condition. 

Investing in and Integrating New Acquisitions Could be Costly and May Place a Significant Strain on Our Management 
Systems and Resources Which Could Negatively Impact Our Operating Results 

We have recently acquired a number of companies, and intend to continue to acquire other companies. Acquisitions of 
companies entail numerous risks, including: 

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potential inability to successfully integrate acquired operations and products or to realize cost savings or other 
anticipated benefits from integration; 
loss of key employees of acquired operations; 
the difficulty of assimilating geographically dispersed operations and personnel of the acquired companies; 
the potential disruption of our ongoing business; 
unanticipated  expense  related  to  acquisitions;  including  significant  transactions  costs  which  under  the  new 
accounting rules, are required to be expensed rather than capitalized; 
the correct assessment of the relative percentages of in-process research and development expense that can be 
immediately written off as compared to the amount which  must be amortized over the appropriate life of the 
asset; 
the  impairment  of  relationships  with  employees  and  customers  of  either  an  acquired  company  or  our  own 
business; and 
the potential unknown liabilities associated with acquired business. 

As a result of such acquisitions, we have significant assets that include goodwill and other purchased intangibles. The 
testing of this goodwill and intangibles for impairment under established accounting guidelines requires significant use 
of judgment and assumptions. Changes in business conditions could require adjustments to the valuation of these assets. 
In addition, losses incurred by a company in which we have an investment may have a direct impact on our financial 
statements or could result in our having to write-down the value of such investment. Any such problems in integration or 
adjustments  to  the  value  of  the  assets  acquired  could  harm  our  growth  strategy,  and  could  be  costly  and  place  a 
significant strain on our management systems and resources. 

Our  Products  May  Contain  Errors  or  Defects,  which  Could  Result  in  Damage  to  Our  Reputation,  Lost  Revenue, 
Diverted Development Resources and Increased Service Costs, Warranty Claims, and Litigation 

We  warrant  that  our  products  will  be  free  of  defect  for  various  periods  of  time,  depending  on  the  product.  In  addition, 
certain  of  our  contracts  include  epidemic  failure  clauses.  If  invoked,  these  clauses  may  entitle  the  customer  to  return  or 
obtain credits for products and inventory, or to cancel outstanding purchase orders even if the products themselves are not 
defective. 

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We  must  develop  our  products  quickly  to  keep  pace  with  the  rapidly  changing  market,  and  we  have  a  history  of 
frequently introducing new products. Products and services as sophisticated as ours could contain undetected errors or 
defects, especially when first introduced or when new models or versions are released. In general, our products may not 
be free from errors or defects after commercial shipments have begun, which could result in damage to our reputation, 
lost  revenue,  diverted  development  resources,  increased  customer  service  and  support  costs  and  warranty  claims  and 
litigation. 

We Are Dependent on the Availability of Allocated Bands within the Radio Frequency Spectrum 

Our  GNSS  technology  is  dependent  on  the  use  of  satellite  signals  from  space  and  on  terrestrial  communication 
bands.  International allocations of radio frequency are made by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a 
specialized technical agency of the United Nations. These allocations are further governed by radio regulations that have 
treaty  status  and  which  may  be  subject  to  modification  every  two  to  three  years  by  the  World  Radio  Communication 
Conference.  Each country also has regulatory authority on how each band is used. 

Any ITU or local reallocation of radio frequency bands, including frequency band segmentation or sharing of spectrum, 
may  materially  and  adversely  affect  the  utility  and  reliability  of  our  products.  Many  of  our  products  use  other  radio 
frequency bands, together with the GNSS signal, to provide enhanced GNSS capabilities, such as real-time kinematics 
precision.  The  continuing  availability  of  these  non-GNSS  radio  frequencies  is  essential  to  provide  enhanced  GNSS 
products  to  our  precision  survey,  agriculture  and  construction  machine  controls  markets.  Any  regulatory  changes  in 
spectrum allocation or in allowable operating conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of 
operations, and financial condition. 

We  have  certain  products,  such  as  GPS  RTK  systems,  and  surveying  and  mapping  systems  that  use  integrated  radio 
communication technology requiring access to available radio frequencies allocated to local government.  Some bands 
are  experiencing  congestion.  In  the  U.S.,  the  FCC  announced  that  it  will  require  migration  of  radio  technology  from 
wideband  to  narrowband  operations  in  these  bands.  The  rules  require  migration  of  users  to  narrowband  channels  by 
2011.  In  the  meantime,  congestion  could  cause  FCC  coordinators  to  restrict  or  refuse  licenses.  An  inability  to  obtain 
access to these radio frequencies by end users could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, 
and financial condition. 

Many of Our Products Rely on GNSS technology, the GPS, and other Satellite Systems, Which May Become Inoperable 
and Result in Lost Revenue 

GNSS technology, GPS satellites and their ground support systems are complex electronic systems subject to electronic 
and mechanical failures and possible sabotage.  Many of the GPS satellites currently in orbit were originally designed to 
have lives of 7.5 years and are subject to damage by the hostile space environment in which they operate. However, of 
the current deployment of 30 satellites in place, some have already been in operation for more than 12 years. To repair 
damaged or malfunctioning satellites is currently not economically feasible. If a significant number of satellites were to 
become  inoperable,  there  could  be  a  substantial  delay  before  they  are replaced with  new  satellites.  A  reduction  in  the 
number of operating satellites may impair the current utility of the GPS system and the growth of current and additional 
market opportunities. 

As the only complete GNSS currently in operation, we are dependent on continued operation of GPS.  GPS is operated 
by the U. S. Government, which is committed to maintenance and improvement of GPS; however if the policy were to 
change,  and  GPS  were  no  longer  supported  by  the  U.  S.  Government,  or  if  user  fees  were  imposed,  it  could  have  a 
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. 

Many of our products also use signals from systems that augment GPS, such as the Wide Area Augmentation System 
(WAAS)  and  National  Differential  GPS  System  (NDGPS).  Many  of  these  augmentation  systems  are  operated  by  the 
federal government and rely on continued funding and maintenance of these systems. In addition, some of our products 
also  use  satellite  signals  from  the  Russian  GLONASS  System.  Any  curtailment  of  the  operating  capability  of  these 
systems could result in decreased user capability thereby impacting our markets. 

The European community has begun development of an independent radio navigation satellite system, known as Galileo. 
We have access to the preliminary signal design, which is subject to change and which requires a commercial  license 
from Galileo authorities. Although an operational Galileo system  is several years away, if we are unable to develop a 

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timely commercial product, or obtain a timely commercial license, it could result in lost revenue which could harm our 
results of operations and financial condition. 

Our Business is Subject to Disruptions and Uncertainties Caused by War or Terrorism 

Acts of war or acts of terrorism, especially any directed at the GPS signals, could have a material adverse impact on our 
business, operating results, and financial condition. The threat of terrorism and war and heightened security and military 
response  to  this  threat,  or  any  future  acts  of  terrorism,  may  invoke  a  redeployment  of  the  satellites  used  in  GPS  or 
interruptions  of  the  system.  To  the  extent  that  such  interruptions  result  in  delays  or  cancellations  of  orders,  or  the 
manufacture or shipment of our products, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, 
and financial condition. 

We  Are  Exposed  to  Fluctuations  in  Currency  Exchange  Rates  and  Although  We  Hedge  Against  These  Risks,  Our 
Attempts to Hedge Could be Unsuccessful and Expose Us to Losses 

A significant portion of our business is conducted outside the U.S., and as such, we face exposure to movements in non-
U.S.  currency  exchange  rates.  These  exposures  may  change  over  time  as  business  practices  evolve  and  could  have  a 
material adverse impact on our financial results and cash flows. Fluctuation in currency impacts our operating results. 

Currently,  we  hedge  only  those  currency  exposures  associated  with  certain  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  non-
functional currencies. The hedging activities undertaken by us are intended to offset the impact of currency fluctuations 
on certain non-functional currency assets and liabilities. Our attempts to hedge against these risks could be unsuccessful 
and expose us to losses. 

Our Debt Could Adversely Affect Our Cash Flow and Prevent Us from Fulfilling Our Financial Obligations 

We  have  an  existing  unsecured  revolving  credit  agreement,  under  which  we  have  an  ability  to  borrow  an  aggregate 
amount  of  up  to  $300  million.  As  of  January  2,  2009,  $151.0  million  was  outstanding  under  this  line  of  credit.  Debt 
incurred under this agreement could have important consequences, such as: 

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requiring us to dedicate a portion of our cash flow from operations and other capital resources to debt service, 
thereby reducing our ability to fund working capital, capital expenditures, and other cash requirements; 
increasing our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions; 
limiting  our  flexibility  in  planning  for,  or  reacting  to,  changes  and  opportunities  in,  our  industry,  which  may 
place us at a competitive disadvantage; and 
limiting our ability to incur additional debt on acceptable terms, if at all. 

Additionally, if we were to default under our amended credit agreement and were unable to obtain a waiver for such a 
default,  interest  on  the  obligations would  accrue  at  an  increased  rate  and  the  lenders could  accelerate  our 
obligations under the amended credit agreement, however that acceleration will be automatic in the case of bankruptcy 
and  insolvency  events  of  default.   Additionally,  our  subsidiaries  that  have  guaranteed  the  amended  credit  agreement 
could be required to pay the full amount of our obligations under the amended credit agreement.  Any such action on the 
part of the lenders against us could harm our financial condition. 

We May Not Be Able to Enter Into or Maintain Important Alliances 

We believe that in certain business opportunities our success will depend on our ability to form and maintain alliances 
with industry participants, such as Caterpillar, Nikon, and CNH Global. Our failure to form and maintain such alliances, 
or  the  pre-emption  of  such  alliances  by  actions  of  competitors  or  us,  will  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  penetrate 
emerging markets. If we experience problems from current or future alliances it could harm our operating results and we 
may not be able to realize value from any such strategic alliances. 

We Face Competition in Our Markets Which Could Decrease Our Revenue and Growth Rates or Impair Our Operating 
Results and Financial Condition 

Our markets are highly competitive and we expect that both direct and indirect competition will increase in the future. 
Our  overall  competitive  position  depends  on  a  number  of  factors  including  the  price,  quality  and  performance  of  our 

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products, the level of customer service, the development of new technology and our ability to participate in emerging 
markets. Within each of our markets, we encounter direct competition from other GPS, optical and laser suppliers and 
competition may intensify from various larger U.S. and non-U.S. competitors and new market entrants, particularly from 
emerging markets such as China and India. The competition in the future may, in some cases, result in price reductions, 
reduced  margins  or  loss  of  market  share,  any  of  which  could  decrease  our  revenue  and  growth  rates  or  impair  our 
operating  results  and  financial  condition.  We  believe  that  our  ability  to  compete  successfully  in  the  future  against 
existing  and  additional  competitors  will  depend  largely  on  our  ability  to  execute  our  strategy  to  provide  systems  and 
products  with  significantly  differentiated  features  compared  to  currently  available  products.  We  may  not  be  able  to 
implement this strategy successfully, and our products may not be competitive with other technologies or products that 
may  be  developed  by  our  competitors,  many  of  whom  have  significantly  greater  financial,  technical,  manufacturing, 
marketing, sales and other resources than we do. 

We  Are  Subject  to  the  Impact  of  Governmental  and  Other  Similar  Certifications  and  Failure  to  Obtain  the  Requisite 
Certifications Could Harm Our Operating Results 

We  market  certain  products  that  are  subject  to  governmental  and  similar  certifications  before  they  can  be  sold.  For 
example, CE certification for radiated emissions is required for most GPS receiver and data communications products 
sold  in  the  European  community.  An  inability  to  obtain  such  certifications  in  a  timely  manner  could  have  an  adverse 
effect on our operating results. Also, some of our products that use integrated radio communication technology require 
product type certification and some products require an end user to obtain licensing from the FCC for frequency-band 
usage.  These  are  secondary  licenses  that  are  subject  to  certain  restrictions.  An  inability  or  delay  in  obtaining  such 
certifications or changes to the rules by the FCC could adversely affect our ability to bring our products to market which 
could  harm  our  customer  relationships  and  therefore,  our  operating  results.  Any  failure  to  obtain  the  requisite 
certifications could also harm our operating results. 

The Volatility of Our Stock Price Could Adversely Affect Your Investment in Our Common Stock 

The market price of our common stock has been, and may continue to be, highly volatile. During fiscal 2008, our stock 
price ranged from $14.43 to $41.42, on a post-split basis.  We believe that a variety of factors could cause the price of 
our common stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially, including: 

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announcements and rumors of developments related to our business or the industry in which we compete; 
quarterly fluctuations in our actual or anticipated operating results and order levels; 
general conditions in the worldwide economy; 
acquisition announcements;  
new products or product enhancements by us or our competitors; 
developments in patents or other intellectual property rights and litigation; 
developments in our relationships with our customers and suppliers; and 
any significant acts of terrorism. 

In addition, in recent years the stock market in general and the markets for shares of "high-tech" companies in particular, 
have experienced extreme price fluctuations which have often been unrelated to the operating performance of affected 
companies.  Any  such  fluctuations  in  the  future  could  adversely  affect  the  market  price  of  our  common  stock,  and the 
market price of our common stock may decline. 

Changes in Our Effective Tax Rate May Reduce Our Net Income in Future Periods 

A number of factors may increase our future effective tax rates, including: 

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the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed; 
the resolution of issues arising from tax audits with various tax authorities; 
changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities;  
increases  in  expense  not  deductible  for  tax  purposes,  including  write-offs  of  acquired  in-process  R&D  and 
impairments of goodwill in connection with acquisitions; 
changes in available tax credits; 
changes in share-based compensation; 
changes in tax laws or the interpretation of such tax laws, and changes in generally accepted accounting principles; 

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the repatriation of non-U.S. earnings for which we have not previously provided for U.S. taxes; and 
challenges to the transfer pricing policies related to our global supply chain management structure.  

The  Company  is  currently  in  various  stages  of  multiple  year  examinations  by  federal,  state,  and  foreign  taxing 
authorities, including an audit of its 2005 through 2007 tax years by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  If the IRS 
or the taxing authorities of any other jurisdiction were to successfully challenge a material tax position, we could become 
subject to higher taxes and our earnings would be adversely affected. In addition, proposals for changes in U.S. tax laws 
that may be considered or adopted in the future could subject the Company to higher taxes or result in changes to tax law 
provisions that currently provide favorable tax treatment. 

Item 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments. 

None 

Item 2.   Properties. 

The following table sets forth the significant real property that we own or lease as of February 21, 2009: 

Location 

Segment(s) served 

Size in Sq. Feet 

Commitment 

 Sunnyvale, California 

  All 

 Huber Heights (Dayton), 
Ohio 

 Westminster, Colorado 

Engineering & Construction
Field Solutions 
Mobile Solutions 
Engineering & Construction, 
Field Solutions 

 Corvallis, Oregon 

  Engineering & Construction  

 Richmond Hill, Canada 
 Danderyd, Sweden 

 Christchurch, New Zealand 

  Advanced Devices 
  Engineering & Construction  
Engineering & Construction, 
Mobile Solutions, Field 
Solutions 

Fremont, California (@Road)   Mobile Solutions 

 160,000 

150,000 
57,200 
55,200 

 86,000 

 20,000 
38,000 
 50,200 
 93,900 

 65,000 

102,544 

Leased, expiring in 2012 
3 buildings 
Owned, no encumbrances 
Leased, expiring in 2011 
Leased, expiring in 2009 

  Leased, expiring in 2013 

Owned, no encumbrances 
Leased, expiring in 2009 
  Leased, expiring in 2010 
  Leased, expiring in 2010 

Leased, expiring in 2010 
2 buildings 

Leased, expiring in 2010 
2 buildings 

Chennai, India 
(@Road) 

  Mobile Solutions 

37,910 

  Leased, expiring in 2012 

In addition, we lease a number of smaller offices around the world primarily for sales and manufacturing functions. For 
financial  information  regarding  obligations  under  leases,  see  Note  10  of  the  Notes  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements. 

* We believe that our facilities are adequate to support current and near-term operations. 

Item 3.   Legal Proceedings. 

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation arising out of the ordinary course of its business. There are no 
known claims or pending litigation expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and 
financial condition. 

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of 2008. 

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Item 5.   Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities. 

Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "TRMB."  The table below sets forth, during the periods 
indicated, the high and low per share sale prices for our common stock as reported on the NASDAQ. 

2008 
Sales Price 

2007 
Sales Price 

Quarter Ended 
First quarter ...............   $ 
Second quarter ..........     
Third quarter .............     
Fourth quarter ............     

High 

Low 

High 

Low 

30.97      $ 
41.42        
36.34        
28.04        

21.47      $ 
26.09        
27.66        
14.43        

57.41      $ 
32.65        
41.33        
43.15        

25.47  
26.83  
32.24  
30.40  

Stock Repurchase Program 

In  January  2008,  our  board  of  directors  authorized  a  stock  repurchase  program  (“2008  Stock  Repurchase  Program”), 
authorizing  us  to  repurchase  up  to  $250  million  of  Trimble’s  common  stock  under  this  program.  We  repurchased 
approximately 4,243,000 shares of common stock in open market purchases at an average price of $29.67 per share in 
2008.  The  total  purchase  price  of  $125.9 million  was  reflected  as  a  decrease  to  common  stock  based  on  the  average 
stated  value  per  share  with  the  remainder  to  retained  earnings.  Common  stock  repurchases  under  the  program  were 
recorded based upon the trade date for accounting purposes.  All common shares repurchased under this program have 
been  retired.  As  of  January  2,  2009,  the  2008  Stock  Repurchase  Program  had  remaining  authorized  funds  of  $124.1 
million.  The timing and actual number of future shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, 
regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions.  The program does not require the purchase of 
any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without public notice. 

The  following  table  provides  information  relating  to  our  purchases  of  equity  securities  for  the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal 
2008: 

Total Number 
of 
Shares 
Purchased as 
Part of Publicly 
Announced 
Program 

Maximum 
Dollar 
Value of Shares 
that 
May Yet Be 
Purchased 
Under 
the Program 

Total Number of
Shares 
Purchased 

Average 
Price Paid 
per Share 

September 27, 2008 – October 31, 2008 .....................    
October 31, 2008 – November 28, 2008 .....................    
November 29, 2008 – January 2, 2009 .......................   
Total Activities ...........................................................   

-     
357,617   $
178,759    
536,376   $

-     
19.35     
17.45    
18.71    

-    $ 134,149,431 
357,617       127,231,086 
178,759       124,111,572 
536,376      

As of February 27, 2009, there were approximately 961 holders of record of our common stock. 

Dividend Policy 

We  have  not  declared  or  paid  any  cash  dividends  on  our  common  stock  during  any  period  for  which  financial 
information is provided in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. At this time, we intend to retain future earnings, if any, to 
fund the development and growth of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock 
in the foreseeable future. 

Under the existing terms of our credit facility, we are allowed to pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common 
stock  without  limitation  so  long  as  no  default  or  unmatured  default  then  existed,  the  leverage  ratio  for  the  two  most 
recently  completed  periods  was  less  than  2.00:1.00  and  after  giving  pro  forma  effect  to  such  dividend  or  share 
repurchase, the leverage ratio will be less than 2.00:1.00. Should the leverage ratio be equal to or greater than 2.00:1.00 

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without exceeding a leverage ratio of 3.00:1.00, we can pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock in any 
twelve  (12)  month  period,  in  an  aggregate  amount  equal  to  fifty  percent  (50%)  of  net  income  (plus,  to  the  extent 
deducted  in  determining  net  income  for  such  period,  non-cash  expenses  in  respect  of  stock  options)  for  the  previous 
twelve-month period, plus an additional $50 million over the term of the credit facility subject to pro forma compliance 
with our fixed charge coverage ratio covenant. Otherwise, dividends and share repurchases are restricted by our Credit 
Agreement. 

Item 6.   Selected Financial Data 

The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes 
appearing elsewhere in this annual report. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of future results. In particular, 
because  the  results  of  operations  and  financial  condition  related  to  our  acquisitions  are  included  in  our  Consolidated 
Statements  of  Income  and  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  data  commencing  on  those  respective  acquisition  dates, 
comparisons of our results of operations and financial condition for periods prior to and subsequent to those acquisitions 
are not indicative of future results.  In February 2007 we acquired @Road, Inc. Please refer to Note 4 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for more information. 

As of And For the Fiscal Years Ended 

(Dollar in thousands, except per share data) 

  January 2,    
2009 

  December 28,  
2007 

  December 29,  
2006 

  December 30,   
2005 

  December 31,  
2004 

Revenue .............................................................  $ 1,329,234    $ 1,222,270    $ 940,150    $  774,913    $ 668,808  
Gross margin ......................................................  $ 649,136    $ 612,905    $ 461,081    $  389,805    $ 324,810  
48.6%
Gross margin percentage ...................................   
49.0%   
48.8%  
67,680  
Income from continuing operations ...................  $ 141,472    $ 117,374    $ 103,658    $ 
Net income .........................................................  $ 141,472    $ 117,374    $ 103,658    $ 
67,680  
Per common share (1): .......................................   
Net income (1) ...................................................   
- Basic ............................................................  $
- Diluted .........................................................  $
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per 

50.3%   
84,855    $
84,855    $

0.94    $ 
0.89    $ 

1.17    $
1.14    $

0.98    $
0.94    $

0.80    $
0.75    $

0.66  
0.62  

50.1%  

share (1) ......................................................   

120,714     

119,280     

110,044       106,432     

102,326  

Shares used in calculating diluted earnings 

per share (1) ................................................   
Cash dividends per share ...................................  $

124,235     
-    $

124,410     
-    $

116,072       113,638     
-    $

-    $ 

109,896  
-  

Total assets ........................................................  $ 1,635,016    $ 1,539,359    $ 983,477    $  749,265    $ 657,975  
Non-current portion of long term debt and other 

non-current liabilities .....................................  $ 213,017    $ 116,692    $

28,000    $ 

19,474    $

38,226  

(1)  2-for-1  Stock  Split  -  On  January  17,  2007,  Trimble’s  board  of  directors  approved  a  2-for-1  split  of  all 
outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock, payable February 22, 2007 to stockholders of record on 
February 8, 2007. All shares and per share information presented has been adjusted to reflect the stock split on a 
retroactive basis for all periods presented. 

Item 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes. 
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual 
results  could  differ  materially  from  those  discussed  in  the  forward-looking  statements.  Factors  that  could  cause  or 
contribute  to  these  differences  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  those  discussed  below  and  those  listed  under  "Risks 
Factors."  We  have  attempted  to  identify  forward-looking  statements  in  this  report  by  placing  an  asterisk  (*)  before 
paragraphs containing such material. 

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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 four 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  opportunity.  In  our  Field  Solutions  Segment,  we  introduced  the  AgGPS  EZ-Guide  250  Lightbar 
Guidance System, GPS Pathfinder ProXRT Receiver, Trimble GeoExplorer 2008 Series and the new Juno™ Series.   We 
announced that the City of Joliet, Illinois Public Utilities Department and the Baton Rouge Water Company in Louisiana 
selected Trimble’s Fieldport software to enhance utility field operations. In our Engineering and Construction segment, 
we  introduced the  Trimble  MEP  layout  solution,  Trimble  Coastal  Center™  Software,  and  Trimble  NetR8™ GNSS 
Reference  Receiver.  We  also  introduced  further  enhancements  to  our  complete  surveying  portfolio  as  part  of  its 
Connected  Site™  solutions:  new  models  of  the  Trimble  S8  Total  Station  with  options  for  monitoring  and  tunneling 
applications; a new version of Trimble Business Center; a scalable Trimble VX Spatial Station; and improved field to 
office  solutions  for  German  surveyors.  In  our  Mobile  Solutions  segment,  we  announced  that  Carrier  Corporation  is 
rolling out Trimble's Mobile Resource Management (MRM) solution within its fleet. All of these products strengthened 
our competitive position and created new value for the user. 

Extending our position in 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 
existing users. In our Field Solutions segment, we introduced Agriculture Manager™ Asset Management System AgGPS 
EZ-Office™ Software. In our Engineering and Construction segment, we introduced new products, such as a new sensor 
for the Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System that provides real-time material density information to earthworks 
operators.  We  were  also  chosen  to  supply  Trimble  VRS™  technology  to  establish  a  nationwide  GNSS  infrastructure 
network  for  Turkey  called  CORS-TR  (Continuous  Operating  Reference  Station-Turkey  or  TUSAGA AKTIF)  and  the 
Republic of Croatia called the CROatian POsitioning System (CROPOS).  We launched Trimble VRS Now™ Service in 
Madrid, Spain and in the state of Florida to provide surveyors, civil engineers and geospatial professionals in the area 
with  instant  access  to  real-time  kinematic  (RTK)  GNSS corrections  without  the need for  a  base  station.  These  are all 
examples of bringing new products to existing markets. 

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. Our efforts in Africa, China, India, the Middle-East and Russia reflected improving 
financial  results.   We  announced  a  GPS  software  technology  licensing  agreement  with  Marvell,  a  leader  in  the 
development of storage, communications and consumer silicon. The licensing agreement will enable Marvell to provide 
customers with comprehensive GPS solutions based on innovative architectures that are tailored for high performance 
and low overall system power consumption. 

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Entering new market segments 

* During 2008 we acquired companies, technologies or introduced new product categories that have allowed us to enter 
new market segments. In our Engineering and Construction segment, we acquired two accessory companies, Crain and 
SECO,  whose  products  complement  our  existing  construction  product  offerings.  Additionally,  we  acquired  three 
companies, Géo-3D, RolleiMetric and Toposys, which through new product offerings, expand the emerging Geospatial 
markets.   In  our  Field  Solutions  segment,  we  acquired  TruCount  and  Rawson  Control  Systems,  which  through  new 
products,  expand  our  agricultural  market  segment.  We  also  acquired  the  FastMap  and  GeoSite  software  assets  from 
Korec, which expand our GIS solutions. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES 

Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The 
preparation  of  financial  statements  and  related  disclosures  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally 
accepted  in  the  United  States  requires  us  to  make  judgments,  assumptions,  and  estimates  that  affect  the  amounts 
reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 
We consider the accounting polices described below to be our critical accounting polices. These critical accounting 
policies  are  impacted  significantly  by  judgments,  assumptions,  and  estimates  used  in  the  preparation  of  the 
Consolidated  Financial  Statements,  and  actual  results  could  differ  materially  from  the  amounts  reported  based  on 
these policies. 

Revenue Recognition 

We  recognize  product  revenue  when  persuasive  evidence  of  an  arrangement  exists,  shipment  has  occurred,  the  fee  is 
fixed  or  determinable,  and  collectibility  is  reasonably  assured.  In  instances  where  final  acceptance  of  the  product  is 
specified by the customer or is uncertain, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. 

Contracts and/or customer purchase orders are used to determine the existence of an arrangement. Shipping documents 
and  customer  acceptance,  when  applicable,  are  used  to  verify  delivery.  We  assess  whether  the  fee  is  fixed  or 
determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund 
or adjustment. We assess collectibility based primarily on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit 
checks and analysis, as well as the customer’s payment history. 

Revenue for orders is not recognized until the product is shipped and title has transferred to the buyer. We bear all costs 
and risks of loss or damage to the goods up to that point. Our shipment terms for U.S. orders and international orders 
fulfilled from our European distribution center typically provide that title passes to the buyer upon delivery of the goods 
to  the  carrier  named  by  the  buyer  at  the  named  place  or  point.  If  no  precise  point  is  indicated  by  the  buyer,  we  may 
choose within the place or range stipulated where the carrier will take the goods into carrier’s charge. Other shipment 
terms may provide that title passes to the buyer upon delivery of the goods to the buyer.  Shipping and handling costs are 
included in the cost of goods sold. 

Revenue  to  distributors  and  resellers  is  recognized  upon  shipment,  assuming  all  other  criteria  for  revenue  recognition 
have been met. Distributors and resellers do not have a right of return. 

Revenue from purchased extended warranty and support agreements is deferred and recognized ratably over the term of 
the warranty/support period. 

We present revenue net of sales taxes and any similar assessments. 

We  apply  Statement  of  Position  (SOP)  No.  97-2,  “Software  Revenue  Recognition,”  to  products  where  the  embedded 
software is more than incidental to the functionality of the hardware. This determination requires significant judgment 
including a consideration of factors such as marketing, research and development efforts and any post-customer contract 
support (PCS) relating to the embedded software. 

Our  software arrangements  generally  consist  of  a  perpetual license  fee  and PCS. We  have  established  vendor-specific 
objective  evidence  (VSOE)  of  fair  value  for  our  PCS  contracts  based  on  renewal  rates.  The  remaining  value  of  the 
software arrangement is allocated to the license fee using the residual method.  License revenue is primarily recognized 

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when the software has been delivered and there are no remaining obligations. Revenue from PCS is recognized ratably 
over the term of the PCS agreement. 

We apply EITF Issue 00-3, "Application of AICPA Statement of Position 97-2 to Arrangements That Include the Right 
to Use Software Stored on Another Entity's Hardware," for hosted arrangements which the customer does not have the 
contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period without incurring a significant 
penalty  and  it  is  not  feasible  for  the  customer  to  run  the  software  either  on  its  own  hardware  or  on  a  third-party’s 
hardware.  Subscription  revenue  related  to  our  hosted  arrangements  is  recognized  ratably  over  the  contract  period. 
Upfront  fees  for  our  hosted  solution  primarily  consist  of  amounts  for  the  in-vehicle  enabling  hardware  device  and 
peripherals, if any. For upfront fees relating to proprietary hardware where the firmware is more than incidental to the 
functionality of the hardware in accordance with SOP No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition,” we defer the upfront 
fees  at  installation  and  recognize  them  ratably  over  the  minimum  service  contract  period,  generally  one  to  five  years. 
Product costs are also deferred and amortized over such period. 

In accordance with EITF Issue 00-21, “Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables,” when a non-
software  sale  involves  multiple  elements  the  entire  fee  from  the  arrangement  is  allocated  to  each  respective  element 
based on its relative fair value and recognized when revenue recognition criteria for each element is met. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Sales Returns 

Our accounts receivable balance, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns reserve, was $204.3 million as 
of January 2, 2009, as compared with $239.9 million as of December 28, 2007. The allowance for doubtful accounts was 
$6.0  million  and  $5.2  million  as  of  January  2,  2009  and  December  28,  2007,  respectively.  We  evaluate  ongoing 
collectibility  of  our  trade  accounts  receivable  based  on  a  number  of  factors  such  as  age  of  the  accounts  receivable 
balances,  credit  quality,  historical  experience,  and  current economic  conditions  that  may  affect  a  customer’s  ability  to 
pay.  In  circumstances  where  we  are  aware  of  a  specific  customer’s  inability  to  meet  its  financial  obligations  to  us,  a 
specific  allowance  for  bad  debts  is  estimated  and  recorded  which  reduces  the  recognized  receivable  to  the  estimated 
amount we believe will ultimately be collected. In addition to specific customer identification of potential bad debts, bad 
debt  charges  are  recorded  based  on  our  recent  past  loss  history  and  an  overall  assessment  of  past  due  trade  accounts 
receivable amounts outstanding. 

A reserve for sales returns is established based on historical trends in product return rates experienced in the ordinary 
course of business. The reserve for sales returns as of January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007 was $1.8 million and $1.7 
million,  respectively,  for  estimated  future  returns  that  were  recorded  as  a  reduction  of  our  accounts  receivable  and 
revenue. If the actual future returns were to deviate from the historical data on which the reserve had been established, 
our revenue could be adversely affected. 

Inventory Valuation 

Our inventories, net balance was $160.9 million as of January 2, 2009 as compared with $143.0 million as of December 
28,  2007.  Our  inventory  allowances  as  of  January  2,  2009  were  $29.8  million,  as  compared  with  $29.6  million  as  of 
December 28, 2007. Our inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, 
first-out basis) or market.  Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value, if required, are made 
for  estimated  excess,  obsolescence,  or  impaired  balances.  Factors  influencing  these  adjustments  include  decline  in 
demand,  technological  changes,  product  life  cycle  and  development  plans,  component  cost  trends,  product  pricing, 
physical  deterioration,  and  quality  issues.  If  actual  factors  are  less  favorable  than  those  projected  by  us,  additional 
inventory write-downs may be required. 

Income Taxes 

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method whereby deferred tax assets or liability account balances are 
calculated at the balance sheet date using current tax laws and rates in effect for the year in which the differences are 
expected  to  affect  taxable  income.  A  valuation  allowance  is  recorded  to  reduce  the  carrying  amounts  of  deferred  tax 
assets if it is more likely than not such assets will not be realized. 

Our valuation allowance is attributable to, primarily, acquisition related net operating loss and research and development 
credit  carryforwards.   Management  believes  that  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  we  will  not  realize  these  deferred  tax 

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assets,  and,  accordingly,  a  valuation  allowance  has  been  provided  for  such  amounts.  When  SFAS  141(R),  “Business 
Combinations”, becomes effective, any valuation allowance adjustment associated with an acquisition that closed prior 
to January 3, 2009 (and after the measurement period) will be recorded through income tax expense whereas the current 
accounting treatment (under SFAS 141) would require any adjustment to be recognized through the purchase price. 

Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible, identifiable intangible assets, 
and  in-process  research  and  development  acquired  in  a  business  combination.  Intangible  assets  acquired  individually, 
with  a  group of  other  assets, or  in  a  business  combination are  recorded  at  fair  value.  Identifiable  intangible  assets  are 
comprised  of  distribution  channels  and  distribution  rights,  patents,  licenses,  technology,  acquired  backlog  and 
trademarks.  Identifiable intangible assets are being amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line 
method, reflecting the pattern of economic benefits associated with these assets, and have estimated useful lives ranging 
from one to twelve years with a weighted average useful life of 6.5 years. Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is 
subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment, applying a fair-value based test. 

Impairment of Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets 

We evaluate goodwill, at a minimum, on an annual basis and whenever events and changes in circumstances suggest that 
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The annual goodwill impairment testing is performed in the fourth fiscal 
quarter of each year.  Goodwill is reviewed for impairment utilizing a two-step process.  First, impairment of goodwill is 
tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value 
of the reporting unit.   The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a discounted cash flow approach.  If the 
carrying  amount  of  the  reporting  unit  exceeds  its  fair  value,  a  second  step  is  performed  to  measure  the  amount  of 
impairment loss, if any. In step two, the implied fair value of goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of a 
reporting unit over the fair values assigned to its assets and liabilities. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the 
carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, the difference is recognized as an impairment loss. 

Depreciation  and  amortization  of  the  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  is  provided  using  the  straight-line 
method  over  their  estimated  useful  lives,  reflecting  the  pattern  of  economic  benefits  associated  with  these  assets. 
Changes  in  circumstances  such  as  technological  advances,  changes  to  our  business  model,  or  changes  in  the  capital 
strategy  could  result  in  the  actual  useful  lives  of  intangible  assets  or  other  long-lived  assets  differing  from  initial 
estimates.  In  those  cases  where  we  determine  that  the  useful  life  of  an  asset  should  be  revised,  the  net  book  value  in 
excess of the estimated residual value will be expensed and the residual value is depreciated over its revised remaining 
useful  life.  These  assets  are  evaluated  for  impairment  whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the 
carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable based on their future cash flows. The estimated future cash flows 
are  based  upon,  among  other  things,  assumptions  about  expected  future  operating  performance  and  may  differ  from 
actual  cash  flows.  The  assets  evaluated  for  impairment  are  grouped  with  other  assets  to  the  lowest  level  for  which 
identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and liabilities. If the sum of the 
projected  undiscounted  cash  flows  (excluding  interest)  is  less  than  the  carrying  value  of  the  assets,  the  assets  will  be 
written down to the estimated fair value. 

Warranty Costs 

The  liability  for  product  warranties  was  $13.3  million  as  of  January  2,  2009,  as  compared  with  $10.8  million  as  of 
December  28, 2007. We  accrue  for  warranty  costs  as part  of  cost of  sales  based on  associated  material  product  costs, 
technical support labor costs, and costs incurred by third parties performing work on our behalf. Our expected future cost 
is primarily estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns within the warranty period and the 
cost to repair or replace the equipment.  The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from 
90 days to three years, and in some instances up to 5.5 years. 

While we engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the 
quality  of  our  component  suppliers,  our  warranty  obligation  is  affected  by  product  failure  rates,  material  usage,  and 
service  delivery  costs  incurred  in  correcting  a  product  failure.  Should  actual  product  failure  rates,  material  usage,  or 
service  delivery  costs  differ  from  our  estimates,  revisions  to  the  estimated  warranty  accrual  and  related  costs  may  be 
required. 

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Stock-Based Compensation 

Beginning in fiscal 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting  Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R), “Share-Based 
Payment” (SFAS 123(R)), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based 
payment  awards  made  to  our  employees  and  directors,  based  on  estimated  fair  values.  Stock-based  compensation 
expense  recognized  in  our  Consolidated  Statements  of  Income  for  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006  includes  compensation 
expense  for  awards  granted  prior  to,  but  not  yet  vested  as  of  December  30,  2005  based  on  the  grant  date  fair  value 
estimated  using  the  Black-Scholes  options-pricing  model  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  SFAS  123  and 
compensation expense for awards granted subsequent to December 30, 2005 based on the grant date fair value estimated 
using a binomial valuation model in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). The fair value of rights to purchase 
shares under stock participation plans was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. 

The  determination  of  fair  value  of  share-based  payment  awards  on  the  date  of  grant  using  an  option-pricing  model  is 
affected  by  our  stock  price  as  well  as  assumptions  regarding  a  number  of  highly  complex  and  subjective 
variables.  These variables include our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, actual and projected 
employee  stock  option  exercise  behaviors,  risk-free  interest  rates,  and  expected  dividends.  In  addition,  the  binomial 
model incorporates actual option-pricing behavior and changes in volatility over the option’s contractual term. 

Beginning  in  fiscal  2006,  our  expected  stock  price  volatility  for  stock  purchase  rights  has  been  based  on  implied 
volatilities  of  traded  options  on  our  stock  and  our  expected  stock  price  volatility  for  stock  options  is  based  on  a 
combination of our historical stock price volatility for the period commensurate with the expected life of the stock option 
and the implied volatility of traded options.  The use of implied volatilities was based upon the availability of actively 
traded options on our stock with terms similar to our awards and also upon our assessment that implied volatility is more 
representative  of  future  stock  price  trends  than  historical  volatility.  However,  because  the  expected  life  of  our  stock 
options  is  greater  than  the  terms  of  our  traded  options,  we  used  a  combination  of  our  historical  stock  price  volatility 
commensurate with the expected life of our stock options and implied volatility of traded options. 

We estimated the expected life of the awards based on an analysis of our historical experience of employee exercise and 
post-vesting termination behavior considered in relation to the contractual life of the options and purchase rights.  The 
risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of the awards. 

We  do  not  currently  pay  cash  dividends  on  our  common  stock  and  do  not  anticipate  doing  so  in  the  foreseeable 
future.  Accordingly, our expected dividend yield is zero. 

Because  stock-based  compensation  expense  recognized  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Operations  for  fiscal  2008, 
2007  and  2006  is  based  on  awards  ultimately  expected  to  vest,  it  has  been  reduced  for  estimated  forfeitures.  SFAS 
123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual 
forfeitures differ from those estimates.  Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience. 

If  factors  change  and  we  employ  different  assumptions  in  the  application  of  SFAS  123(R)  in  future  periods,  the 
compensation expense that we record under SFAS 123(R) may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the 
current  period.  In  addition,  valuation  models,  including  the  Black-Scholes  and  binomial  models,  may  not  provide 
reliable measures of the fair values of our stock-based compensation.  Consequently, there is a risk that our estimates of 
the  fair  values  of  our  stock-based  compensation  awards  on  the  grant  dates  may  bear  little  resemblance  to  the  actual 
values  realized  upon  the  exercise,  expiration,  early  termination,  or  forfeiture  of  those  stock-based  payments  in  the 
future.  Certain stock-based payments, such as employee stock options, may expire worthless or otherwise result in zero 
intrinsic  value  as  compared  to  the  fair  values  originally  estimated  on  the  grant  date  and  reported  in  our  financial 
statements.  Alternatively, value may be realized from these instruments that are significantly higher than the fair values 
originally estimated on the grant date and reported in our financial statements. 

See Note 2 and Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. 

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RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS 

The following companies and joint ventures were acquired or formed during fiscal 2008 and are combined in our results 
of operations since the date of acquisition or formation: 

Rawson Control Systems 

On  December  3,  2008,  we  acquired  the  assets  of  privately-held  Rawson  Control  Systems  based  in  Oelwein,  Iowa. 
Rawson  manufactures  hydraulic  and  electronic  controls  for  the  agriculture  equipment  industry,  including  variable  rate 
planter  drives  and  controllers,  variable  rate  fertilizer  controllers,  mechanical  remote  electric  control  valves  and  speed 
reducers.  Rawson Control Systems’ performance is reported under our Field Solutions business segment. 

FastMap and GeoSite 

On  November  28,  2008,  we  acquired  the  FastMap  and  GeoSite  software  assets  from  Korec,  a  privately-held  Trimble 
distributor  serving  the  United  Kingdom  and  Ireland.  FastMap  and  GeoSite  performance  is  reported  under  our 
Engineering and Construction and Field Solutions business segments, respectively. 

Callidus Precision Systems 

On November 28, 2008, we acquired the assets of privately-held Callidus Precision Systems GmbH of Halle, Germany. 
Callidus is a provider of 3D laser scanning solutions for the industrial market. Callidus performance is reported under 
our Engineering and Construction segment. 

Toposys 

On November 13, 2008, we acquired TopoSys GmbH of Biberach an der Riss, Germany. TopoSys is a leading provider 
of aerial data collection systems comprised of LiDAR and metric cameras. TopoSys’s performance is reported under our 
Engineering and Construction business segment. 

TruCount 

On  October  30,  2008,  we  acquired  the  assets  of  privately-held  TruCount,  Inc.,  of  Ames,  Iowa.  TruCount  is  a  leading 
manufacturer  of  air  and  electric  clutches  that  automate  individual  planter  row  shut-off.  TruCount’s  performance  is 
reported under our Field Solutions business segment. 

RolleiMetric 

On  October  20,  2008,  we  acquired  the  assets  of  RolleiMetric  from  Rollei  GmbH  of  Braunschweig,  Germany. 
RolleiMetric  is  a  leading  provider  of  metric  camera  systems  for  aerial  imaging  and  terrestrial  close  range 
photogrammetry. RolleiMetric is reported within our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

VirtualSite Solutions 

On October 3,  2008,  VirtualSite  Solutions (VSS),  a  joint venture formed  by  Caterpillar  and  us  began  operations.  We 
contributed $7.8 million in exchange for a 65% ownership and Caterpillar contributed $4.2 million for a 35% ownership 
in VSS.  VSS develops software for fleet management and connected worksite solutions for both Caterpillar and us, and 
in turn, sells software subscription services to Caterpillar and us, which we both sell through our respective distribution 
channels.  For financial reporting purposes, VSS’s assets and liabilities are consolidated with ours, as are its results of 
operations, which are reported under our Engineering and Construction segment.  Caterpillar’s 35% interest is included 
in our Consolidated Financial Statements as minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries. 

SECO 

On July 29, 2008, we acquired privately-held SECO Manufacturing Company of Redding, California. SECO is a leading 
manufacturer of accessories for the geomatics, surveying, mapping, and construction industries.  SECO’s performance is 
reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

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Géo-3D 

On  January  22,  2008,  we  acquired  privately-held  Géo-3D  Inc.  of  Montreal,  Canada. Géo-3D  is  a leader  in roadside 
infrastructure  asset  inventory  solutions.  Géo-3D’s  performance  is  reported  under  our  Engineering  and  Construction 
business segment. 

Crain Enterprises 

On  January  8,  2008,  we  acquired  privately-held  Crain  Enterprises,  Inc.  of  Mound  City,  Illinois.  Crain  is  a  leading 
manufacturer  of  accessories  for  the  geomatics,  surveying,  mapping,  and  construction  industries.  Crain  Enterprises  is 
reported under our Engineering and Construction business segment. 

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. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(Dollars in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

   December 28, 

   December 29, 

2007 

2006 

Total consolidated revenue...............................  $ 1,329,234  
649,136  
Gross margin ....................................................  $
Gross margin %................................................    
Total consolidated operating income................  $
Operating income %.........................................    

 $ 
 $ 
48.8%    
 $ 
14.0%    

185,460  

1,222,270  
612,905  

 $ 
 $ 

50.1% 

178,267  

 $ 

14.6% 

940,150  
461,081  
49.0%
135,366  
14.4%

Basis of Presentation 

We have a 52-53 week fiscal year, ending on the Friday nearest to December 31, which for fiscal 2008 was January 2, 
2009.  Fiscal 2008 was a 53-week year. Fiscal 2007 and 2006 were both 52-week years. 

Revenue 

In fiscal 2008, total revenue increased by $107.0 million, or 9%, to $1.33 billion from $1.22 billion in fiscal 2007. The 
increase  in  fiscal  2008  was  due  to  stronger  performances  in  the  Field  Solutions  and  Mobile  Solutions  segments. 
Engineering  and  Construction  revenue  decreased  $1.6  million,  or  0.2%;  Field  Solutions  increased  $100.1  million,  or 
50%;  Mobile  Solutions  increased  $9.4  million,  or  6%;  and  Advanced  Devices  decreased  $0.9  million,  or  1%,  as 
compared  to  fiscal  2007.  In  fiscal  2008,  revenue  growth  was  primarily  driven  by  new  products,  a  strong  agricultural 
environment,  as  well  as  the  impact  of  acquisitions  partially  offset  by  softness  in  European  and  U.S.  markets  in 
Engineering and Construction. 

* Although revenue increased by 17% on a year over year basis for the first nine months of the year, our revenue in the 
fourth quarter declined by 14% over the corresponding quarter in the prior year.  Although we have limited visibility into 
fiscal 2009, due to the current economic crisis, we expect that there will be continued softness in our revenue in the first 
quarter  of  2009  as  compared  to  the  corresponding  period  in  the  prior  year,  particularly  in  our  Engineering  and 
Construction segment. 

In fiscal 2007, total revenue increased by $282.1 million, or 30%, to $1.22 billion from $940.2 million in fiscal 2006. 
The  increase  in  fiscal  2007  was  due  to  stronger  performances  across  all  our  operating  segments.  Engineering  and 
Construction  revenue  increased  $106.2  million,  or  17%;  Field  Solutions  increased  $61.4  million,  or  44%;  Mobile 
Solutions  increased  $96.8  million,  or  159%;  and  Advanced  Devices  increased  $17.7  million,  or  17%,  as  compared  to 
fiscal  2006.  Revenue  growth  within  these  segments  was  primarily  driven  by  new  products,  a  robust  agricultural 
environment,  strong  international  growth,  as  well  as  the  impact  of  acquisitions,  partially  offset  by  regional  pockets  of 
softness in the U.S. markets. 

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*  During  fiscal  2008,  sales  to  customers  in  the  United  States  represented  49%,  Europe  represented  25%,  Asia  Pacific 
represented 14%, and other regions represented 12% of our total revenue. During the 2007 fiscal year, sales to customers 
in  the  United  States  represented  50%,  Europe  represented  27%,  Asia  Pacific  represented  12%,  and  other  regions 
represented  11%  of  our  total  revenue.  During  fiscal  2006,  sales  to  customers  in  the  United  States  represented  54%, 
Europe  represented  25%,  Asia  Pacific  represented  12%,  and  other  regions  represented  9%  of  our  total  revenue.  We 
anticipate that sales to international customers will continue to account for a major portion of our revenue. 

*  No  single  customer  accounted  for  10%  or  more  of  our  total  revenue  in  fiscal  2008,  2007,  and  2006.  It  is  possible, 
however, that in future periods the failure of one or more large customers to purchase products in quantities anticipated 
by us may adversely affect the results of operations. 

Gross Margin 

Our gross margin varies due to a number of factors including product mix, pricing, distribution channel used, effects of 
production volumes, new product start-up costs, and foreign currency translations. 

In fiscal 2008, our gross margin increased by $36.2 million as compared to fiscal 2007 primarily due to higher revenue. 
Gross margin as a percentage of total revenue was 48.8% in fiscal 2008 and 50.1% in fiscal 2007. The decrease in the 
gross margin percentage was driven primarily by increased amortization of purchased intangibles, and product mix. 

In fiscal 2007, our gross margin increased by $151.8 million as compared to fiscal 2006 due to higher revenue, higher 
margin products, including software and subscription revenue, and improved manufacturing utilization, partially offset 
by an increase in amortization of purchased intangibles primarily due to the acquisition of @Road.  Gross margin as a 
percentage  of  total  revenue  was  50.1%  in  fiscal  2007  and  49.0%  in  fiscal  2006.  The  increase  in  the  gross  margin 
percentage was due to higher margin products. 

*  Because  of  potential  product  mix  changes  within  and  among the  industry  markets,  market  pressures  on  unit  selling 
prices, fluctuations in unit manufacturing costs, including increases in component prices and other factors, current level 
gross margin cannot be assured. 

Operating Income 

Operating  income  increased  by  $7.2  million  for  fiscal  2008  as  compared  to  fiscal  2007.  Operating  income  as  a 
percentage  of  total  revenue  for  fiscal  2008  was  14.0%  as  compared  to  14.6%  for  fiscal  2007.  The  increase  in 
operating income was primarily driven by higher revenue and associated gross margin. The decrease in operating 
income percentage was primarily due by increased amortization of purchased intangibles, product mix and foreign 
exchange. 

* Although our operating income increased on a year over year basis for the first nine months of the year, our operating 
income  in  the  fourth  quarter  declined  as  compared  to  the  corresponding  quarter  in  the  prior  year.   Although  we  are 
reducing expenses, due to the current economic crisis, we may experience operating income decline in the first quarter of 
fiscal 2009 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. 

Operating  income  increased  by  $42.9  million  for  fiscal  2007  as  compared  to  fiscal  2006.  Operating  income  as  a 
percentage of total revenue for fiscal 2007 was 14.6% as compared to 14.4% for fiscal 2006. The increase in operating 
income was due to higher revenue and associated gross margin and software and subscription revenue, partially offset by 
additional amortization of purchased intangibles. 

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  (loss)  equals  net  revenue  less  cost  of  sales  and  operating  expense,  excluding 
general  corporate  expense,  amortization  of  purchased  intangible  assets,  in-process  research  and  development  expense, 
restructuring charges, non-operating income (expense) net, and income tax provision. 

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The following table is a breakdown of revenue and operating income by segment for the periods indicated and should be 
read in conjunction with the narrative descriptions below. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(Dollars in thousands) 

Engineering and Construction 

  January 2,    
2009 

  December 28,   
2007 

  December 29,  
2006 

Revenue .........................................................................................................  $ 741,668    $  743,291    $ 637,118  
Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue .............................................   
68%
Operating income ..........................................................................................  $ 126,014    $  174,177    $ 136,157  
21%
Operating income as a percent of segment revenue ......................................   

17%   

56%   

23%  

61%  

Field Solutions 

Revenue .........................................................................................................  $ 300,708    $  200,614    $ 139,230  
15%
Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue .............................................   
22%   
37,377  
Operating income ..........................................................................................  $ 109,489    $ 
27%
36%   
Operating income as a percent of segment revenue ......................................   

16%  
60,933    $
30%  

Mobile Solutions 

Revenue .........................................................................................................  $ 167,113    $  157,673    $
13%  
Revenue as a percent of total consolidated revenue ......................................   
12,517    $
Operating income ..........................................................................................  $
8%  
Operating income as a percent of segment revenue ......................................   

13%   
11,328    $ 
7%   

60,854  
6%
2,550  
4%

Advanced Devices 

Revenue .........................................................................................................  $ 119,745    $  120,692    $ 102,948  
11%
Segment revenue as a percent of total revenue .............................................   
10,084  
Operating income ..........................................................................................  $
10%
Operating income as a percent of segment revenue ......................................   

9%   
24,445    $ 
20%   

10%  
17,276    $
14%  

A reconciliation of our consolidated segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28,      December 29,  

2007 

2006 

Consolidated segment operating income .......................................................   $
Unallocated corporate expense ......................................................................    
Restructuring charges ....................................................................................    
Amortization of purchased intangible assets .................................................    
In-process research and development expense ..............................................    
Consolidated operating income .....................................................................    
Non-operating income, net ............................................................................    
Consolidated income before taxes .................................................................   $

271,276    $
(36,284)     
(4,641)     
(44,891)     
-      
185,460      
6,502      
191,962    $

264,903    $
(42,914)    
(3,025)    
(38,582)    
(2,112)    
178,267     
5,489     
183,756    $

186,168 
(35,798)
- 
(13,074)
(1,930)
135,366 
12,726 
148,092 

Engineering and Construction 

Engineering and Construction revenue decreased by $1.6 million, or 0.2%, while segment operating income decreased 
by  $48.0  million,  or  28%,  for  fiscal  2008  as  compared  to  fiscal  2007.  The  revenue  decrease  was  primarily  due  to 
recessionary  conditions  in  the  U.S.  and  European  markets  partially  offset  by  strength  in  the  rest  of  world  markets. 
Operating income decreased as a result of the slight decline in revenue, product mix and operating expense associated 
with acquisitions in the last twelve months. 

Engineering and Construction revenue increased by $106.2 million, or 17%, while segment operating income increased 
by $38.0 million, or 28%, for fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006. The revenue growth was driven by all business 
units  within  the  segment,  strong  international  markets,  acquisitions  made  during  fiscal  2007  and  foreign  exchange 
gains.  Segment operating income increased as a result of higher revenue and increased sales of higher margin products 
including software revenue and operating expense control. 

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Field Solutions 

Field Solutions revenue increased by approximately $100.1 million, or 50%, while segment operating income increased 
by $48.6 million, or 80%, for fiscal year 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. The increase in revenue was driven primarily 
by strong sales of agriculture products, both in the U.S. and internationally.  Operating income increased primarily due to 
increased revenue, as well as improvement in product costs. 

Field Solutions revenue increased by approximately $61.4 million, or 44%, while segment operating income increased 
by $23.6 million, or 63%, for fiscal year 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006. The increase in revenue was driven primarily 
by  the  introduction  of  new  agricultural  products  and  a  robust  agricultural  market,  both  in  the  U.S.  and 
internationally.  Operating income increased primarily due to higher revenue and operating expense control. 

Mobile Solutions 

Mobile Solutions revenue increased by $9.4 million, or 6%, while segment operating income decreased by $1.2 million, 
or 9%, for fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. Revenue grew due to increased subscription revenue and a full first 
quarter  of  @Road  revenue  as  compared  to  a  partial  first  quarter  of  @Road  revenue  in  fiscal  2007.  Operating  income 
decreased primarily due to increased research and development and sales expense for our new Field Service software, 
partially offset by a reduction in marketing and general and administrative expenses. 

Mobile  Solutions  revenue  increased  by  $96.8  million,  or  159%,  while  segment  operating  income  increased  by  $10.0 
million, or 391%, for fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006.  Revenue grew due to increased subscription revenue due 
primarily  to  the  @Road  acquisition.  Operating  income  increased  primarily  due  to  higher  subscription  revenue  and 
associated gross margin. 

Advanced Devices 

Advanced Devices revenue decreased by $0.9 million, or 1%, and segment operating income increased by $7.2 million, 
or  42%,  for  fiscal  2008  as  compared  to  fiscal  2007. The  decrease  in  revenue  was  primarily  driven  by  slower  sales  of 
Component Technologies products.  Operating income increased due to product mix, royalty and licensing revenue. 

Advanced  Devices  revenue  increased  by  $17.7  million,  or  17%,  and  segment  operating  income  increased  by  $7.2 
million, or 71%, for fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by stronger 
performance in our Component Technologies timing and embedded product revenue.  Operating income increased due to 
strong timing and embedded product revenue, licensing revenue associated with a Nokia intellectual property agreement 
signed in the third quarter of 2006, and strong operating expense control. 

Research and Development, Sales and Marketing, and General and Administrative Expenses 

The  following  table  shows  research  and  development  (“R&D”),  sales  and  marketing,  and  general  and  administrative 
(“G&A”)  expenses  in  absolute  dollars  and  as  a  percentage  of  total  revenue  for  fiscal  years  2008,  2007  and  2006  and 
should be read in conjunction with the narrative descriptions of those operating expense below. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(Dollars in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

  December 28, 

   December 29, 

2007 

2006 

Research and development .............................................   $
Percentage of revenue .....................................................    
Sales and marketing ........................................................    
Percentage of revenue .....................................................    
General and administrative .............................................    
Percentage of revenue .....................................................    
Total ............................................................................   $
Percentage of revenue .....................................................    

148,265  

 $ 
11%    

196,290  

15%    

94,023  

438,578  

7%    
 $ 
33%    

131,468  

 $ 
11%     

186,495  

15%     

92,572  

410,535  

8%     
 $ 
34%     

103,840  
11%
143,623  
15%
68,416  
7%
315,879  
33%

Overall,  R&D,  sales  and  marketing,  and  G&A  expenses  increased  by  approximately  $28.0  million  in  fiscal  2008 
compared to fiscal 2007. 

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Research and development expense increased by $16.8 million in fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007, primarily due 
to the impact of new R&D expense as a result of acquisitions, an increase in compensation related expense, an increase 
in R&D materials and an increase due to foreign currency exchange rates. All of our R&D costs have been expensed as 
incurred. Overall research and development spending remained relatively constant at approximately 11% of revenue. 

Research and development expense increased by $27.6 million in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 primarily due to 
the impact of new R&D expense as a result of acquisitions, an increase in compensation related expense, and an increase 
due to foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by decreased consulting fees. All of our R&D costs have been 
expensed as incurred. Overall research and development spending remained relatively constant at approximately 11% of 
revenue. 

* 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  $9.8  million  in  fiscal  2008  as  compared  to  fiscal  2007. The  increase  was 
primarily  due  to  new  sales  and  marketing  expenses as  a  result  of  acquisitions,  an  increase  in  compensation  related 
expense and an increase in trade shows and marketing literature expense. Spending overall remained relatively constant 
at approximately 15% of revenue. 

Sales  and  marketing  expense  increased by  $42.9  million  in  fiscal  2007  as  compared  to  fiscal  2006.  The  increase  was 
primarily  due  to  new  sales  and  marketing  expenses  as  a  result  of  acquisitions,  an  increase  in  compensation-related 
expense,  an  increase  due  to  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  and  an  increase  in  marketing  expense.  Spending  overall 
remained relatively constant at approximately 15% of revenue. 

* 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 $1.5 million in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 primarily due to 
new G&A expenses as a result of acquisitions, partially offset by decreased compensation related expense and reduced 
deferred compensation liabilities. Spending overall was at approximately 7% of revenue in fiscal 2008 compared to 8% 
in fiscal 2007. 

General and administrative expense increased by $24.2 million in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 primarily due to 
new G&A expenses as a result of acquisitions, an increase in compensation-related expense, and an increase in tax and 
legal fees. Spending overall was at approximately 8% of revenue in fiscal 2007 compared to 7% in fiscal 2006. 

Other Operating Expenses 

Restructuring Charges 

Restructuring expense for the three years ended January 2, 2009 was as follows: 

(in thousands) 

2008 

2007 

2006 

Severance and benefits .................   $ 

4,641  

   $ 

3,025  

   $ 

-  

During fiscal 2008, restructuring expense of $4.6 million was related to decisions to streamline processes and reduce the 
cost  structure  of  the  Company,  with  approximately  100  employees  affected  worldwide.  Of  the  total  restructuring 
expense, $2.7 million is shown as a separate line within Operating expense on our Consolidated Statements of Income, 
and  $1.9  million  is  included  within  Cost  of  sales.  Additionally,  $4.1  million  is  related  to  the  Engineering  and 
Construction segment and $0.5 million is related to the Mobile Solutions segment. As a result of the above decisions, we 
expect restructuring activities in the Engineering and Construction segment to result in additional restructuring expense 
totaling  approximately  $1.8  million  through  the  first  quarter  of  2010.  Additional  restructuring  activities  have  been 
announced in the first fiscal quarter of 2009. 

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During fiscal, 2007, restructuring expense of $3.0 million was for charges associated with the Company’s acquisition of 
@Road.  The  restructuring  expense  was  related  to  the  acceleration  of  vesting  of  employee  stock  options  for  certain 
terminated @Road employees, of which $1.4 million was settled in cash and $1.6 million was recorded as shareholders’ 
equity. 

Restructuring costs associated with a business combination: 
In addition to the restructuring expense in fiscal 2008, costs associated with exiting activities of companies we acquired 
in  fiscal  2008 was  $0.4  million,  consisting of  severance  and benefits  costs.  These  costs  were  recognized  as  a  liability 
assumed  in  the  business  combinations  and were  included  in  the  allocation of  the  cost  to  acquisitions  and  accordingly, 
resulted  in  an  increase  to  goodwill  rather  than  an  expense  in  fiscal  2008.  The  Company  also  had  $0.9  million  in 
restructuring  activity  reversals  related  to  costs  associated  with  exiting  activities  of  pre-merger  @Road.  The  reversals 
were primarily due to severance and benefits costs for employees whose positions were retained in a variety of functions. 
The reversals were recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as a reduction of the liability assumed in the purchase 
business combination that had been included in the allocation of the cost to acquire @Road and, accordingly, resulted in 
a decrease to goodwill rather than an expense reduction in fiscal 2008. 

In addition to the restructuring expense in fiscal 2007, costs associated with exiting activities of pre-merger @Road of 
$3.6  million,  consisted  of  severance  and  benefits  costs.  These  costs  were  recognized  as  a  liability  assumed  in  the 
purchase  business  combination  and  were  included  in  the  allocation  of  the  cost  to  acquire  @Road  and  accordingly, 
resulted in an increase to goodwill rather than an expense in fiscal 2007. 

Restructuring liability: 
The following table summarizes the restructuring activity for 2007 and 2008 (in thousands): 

Balance as of December 30, 2006 ....................   $ 
Acquisition related ........................................      
Charges .........................................................      
Payments .......................................................      
Adjustment ....................................................      
Balance as of December 28, 2007 ....................   $ 
Acquisition related ........................................      
Charges .........................................................      
Payments .......................................................      
Adjustment ....................................................      
Balance as of January 2, 2009 ..........................   $ 

744
3,547
3,025
(6,004)
14
1,326
355
4,641
(3,351)
(1,054)
1,917

As  of  January  2,  2009,  the  $1.9  million  restructuring  accrual  consists  of  severance  and  benefits.  Of  the  $1.9  million 
restructuring accrual, $0.7 million is included in Other current liabilities and is expected to be settled by the first half of 
fiscal  2009.  The  remaining  balance  of  $1.2  million  is  included  in  Other  non-current  liabilities  and  is  expected  to  be 
settled by the first quarter of fiscal 2010. 

In-Process Research and Development 

We  recorded  in-process  research  and  development  (IPR&D)  expense  of  $2.1  million  and  $1.9  million  related  to 
acquisitions made in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively.  No IPR&D expense was recorded in fiscal 2008. At the date of 
each  acquisition,  the  projects  associated  with  the  IPR&D  efforts  had  not  yet  reached  technological  feasibility  and  the 
research  and development  in  process had  no  alternative  future  uses.  The  value of  the IPR&D  was  determined  using  a 
discounted  cash  flow  model  similar  to  the  income  approach,  focusing  on  the  income  producing  capabilities  of  the  in-
process  technologies.  Accordingly,  the  value  assigned  to  these  IPR&D  amounts  were  charged  to  expense  on  the 
respective acquisition date of each of the acquired companies. 

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Amortization of Purchased and Other Intangible Assets 

Fiscal Years Ended 
(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

December 29, 
2006 

Cost of sales ...................................................   $
Operating expenses ........................................     
Total ...........................................................   $

22,690  
22,376  
45,066  

 $ 

 $ 

19,778  
18,966  
38,744  

 $ 

 $ 

5,353  
7,906  
13,259  

Total  amortization  expense  of  purchased  and  other  intangible  assets  was  $45.1  million  in  fiscal  2008,  of  which  $22.7 
million was recorded in cost of sales and $22.4 million was recorded in operating expense. Total amortization expense of 
purchased and other intangibles represented 3.4% of revenue in fiscal 2008, an increase of $6.3 million from fiscal 2007 
when it represented 3.2% of revenue. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of certain technology and patent 
intangibles as a result of acquisitions made in fiscal 2008, as well as fiscal 2007 acquisition intangibles that included a 
full year impact of amortization expense in fiscal 2008. 

Total  amortization  expense  of  purchased  and  other  intangible  assets  was  $38.7  million  in  fiscal  2007,  of  which  $19.8 
million was recorded in cost of sales and $19.0 million was recorded in operating expense.  Total amortization expense 
of purchased and other intangibles represented 3.2% of revenue in fiscal 2007, an increase of $25.5 million from fiscal 
2006 when it represented 1.4% of revenue. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of certain technology and 
patent intangibles as a result of acquisitions made in fiscal 2007, primarily @Road, and to a lesser extent, fiscal 2006 
acquisition intangibles that included a full year impact of amortization expense in fiscal 2007. 

Non-operating Income (Expense), Net 

The  following  table  shows  non-operating  income  (expense),  net for  the  periods  indicated  and  should  be  read  in 
conjunction with the narrative descriptions of those expenses below: 

Fiscal Years Ended 
(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

December 29, 
2006 

Interest income ................................................ $
Interest expense ...............................................   
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), net ...   
Income from joint ventures ..............................   
Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries   
Other income (expense), net ............................   
Total non-operating income (expense), net ......... $

2,044  
(2,760)
1,509  
7,981  
540  
(2,812)
6,502  

 $ 

 $ 

  $ 

3,502  
(6,602) 
(1,351) 
8,377  

-        

1,563  
5,489  

  $ 

3,799  
(558)
1,719  
6,989  
-  
777  
12,726  

Total non-operating income (expense), net increased by $1.0 million during fiscal 2008 compared with fiscal 2007.  The 
increase was due to lower interest expense due to lower average outstanding debt balances and interest rates, fluctuations 
in foreign currencies, largely offset by a decrease in interest income and losses on assets in our deferred compensation 
plan. 

Total non-operating income (expense), net decreased by $7.2 million during fiscal 2007 compared with fiscal 2006.  The 
decrease  was  due  to  higher  interest  expense  due  to  an  increase  in  debt  associated  with  the  @Road  acquisition, 
fluctuations in foreign currencies, partially offset by increased profits from our CTCT joint venture. 

Income Tax Provision 

Our effective income tax rate for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006 was 26%, 36% and 30% respectively.  The 2008 rate 
was  less  than  the  U.S.  federal  statutory  rate  of  35%  primarily  due  to  the  implementation  of  a  global  supply  chain 
management structure.  In 2006 and 2007, we licensed our US intellectual property to a foreign affiliated legal entity and 
implemented a global supply chain management structure which streamlined our worldwide operations.  We believe that 
the  licensing  of  intellectual  property  was  effected  for  consideration  that  was  equivalent  to  arms-length  negotiated 
pricing.   This  resulted,  beginning  in  2008,  in  a  tax  savings  due  to  a  lower  foreign  tax  rate.   For  financial  statement 

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purposes  and  the  Company’s  policy  with  respect  to  its  undistributed  foreign  subsidiaries’  earnings  some  of  those 
earnings are to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no related provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes 
has been provided.  The 2007 rate was greater than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% due to impacts resulting from 
SFAS  123(R).  The  2006  rate  was  less  than  the  US  federal  statutory  rate  primarily  due  to  operations  in  foreign 
jurisdictions  subject  to  an  effective  tax  rate  lower  than  the  U.S.  and  the  Extraterritorial  Income  Exclusion  (ETI) 
deduction. 

The  Emergency  Economic  Stabilization  Act  of  2008,  Energy  Improvement  and  Extension  Act  of  2008  and  Tax 
Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (HR1424) was signed into law on October 3, 2008. This 
legislation includes a provision that retroactively extends the research tax credit from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 
2009.  The  Company  has  included  the  $2.4  million  benefit  of  the  current  year  research  credits  in  the  quarter  ended 
January 2, 2009. 

Litigation Matters 

* From time to time, we are involved in litigation arising out of the ordinary course of our business. There are no known 
claims  or  pending  litigation  that  are  expected  to  have  a  material  effect  on  our  overall  financial  position,  results  of 
operations, or liquidity. 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS 

Other than lease commitments incurred in the normal course of business (see Contractual Obligations table below), 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 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

As of and for the Fiscal Year Ended 
(in thousands) 

  January 2,    
2009 

  December 28,   
2007 

  December 29,  
2006 

Cash and cash equivalents ................................................................................  $ 147,531    $  103,202    $ 129,621  
13.2%
9.0%   
As a percentage of total assets ..........................................................................   
481  
Total debt ..........................................................................................................  $ 151,588    $ 

6.7%  
60,690    $

Cash provided by operating activities ...............................................................  $ 176,074    $  186,985    $ 135,843  
Cash used in investing activities .......................................................................  $ (121,696)   $  (311,392)   $ (114,188) 
34,162  
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities ................................................  $
(49) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents .........................  $
55,768  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .......................................  $

(6,441)   $  103,816    $
(5,828)   $
(3,608)   $ 
(26,419)   $
44,329    $ 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents 

As of January 2, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $147.5 million compared to $103.2 million at December 28, 
2007.  We had debt of $151.6 million at January 2, 2009 compared to $60.7 million at December 28, 2007. 

* 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 our revolving credit facilities will be sufficient to meet 
our anticipated operating cash needs and stock purchases under the stock repurchase program for at least the next twelve 
months. 

* We anticipate that planned capital expenditures primarily for 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 $176.1 million for fiscal 2008, as compared to $187.0 million for fiscal 2007. 
This decrease of $10.9 million was due to a decrease in accounts payable, deferred revenue, income taxes payable, and 
accrued  compensation  and  benefits,  partially offset  by  an  increase  in  net  income  before  non-cash  depreciation  and 
amortization and a decrease in accounts receivable. 

Cash provided by operating activities was $187.0 million for fiscal 2007, as compared to $135.8 million for fiscal 2006. 
This  increase  of  $51.1  million  was  primarily  driven  by  an  increase  in  net  income  before  non-cash  depreciation  and 
amortization  and  increases  in  deferred  revenue  and  income  taxes  payable.  This  was  partially  offset  by  an  increase  in 
accounts receivable due to increased revenue. 

Investing Activities 

Cash used in investing activities was $121.7 million for fiscal 2008, as compared to $311.4 million for fiscal 2007. The 
decrease was due to cash used for acquisitions, attributable primarily to @Road which was acquired in the first quarter of 
fiscal 2007. 

Cash used in investing activities was $311.4 million for fiscal 2007, as compared to $114.2 million for fiscal 2006.  The 
increase was primarily attributable to cash used for the @Road acquisition. 

Financing Activities 

Cash used in financing activities was $6.4 million for fiscal 2008, as compared to cash provided of $103.8 million during 
fiscal 2007, primarily due to stock repurchase activities, partially offset by net cash borrowed from the company’s credit 
facilities. 

Cash provided by financing activities was $103.8 million for fiscal 2007, as compared to $34.2 million for fiscal 2006, 
primarily related to outstanding debt that was incurred for the @Road acquisition. 

Accounts Receivable and Inventory Metrics 

As of 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

Accounts receivable days sales outstanding ........................................    
Inventory turns per year .......................................................................    

69  
4.2  

70  
4.3  

Accounts receivable days sales outstanding were relatively flat at 69 days as of January 2, 2009, as compared to 70 days 
as  of  December  28,  2007. Our  accounts  receivable  days  sales  outstanding  are  calculated  based  on  ending  accounts 
receivable, net, divided by revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter, times a quarterly average of 91 days. The actual fiscal 
quarter contained 98 days; however the Company was shut down an additional week during the quarter. Our inventory 

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turns were at 4.2 for fiscal 2008 as compared to 4.3 for fiscal 2007. Our inventory turnover is based on the total cost of 
sales for the fiscal period over the average inventory for the corresponding fiscal period. 

Debt 

At the end of fiscal 2008, our total debt was comprised primarily of our revolving credit line in the amount of $151.0 
million. At the end of fiscal 2007, out total debt was primarily comprised of a term loan in the amount of $60.0 million, 
which  was  repaid  during  fiscal  2008.  As  of  January  2,  2009  and  December  28,  2007,  there  were  also  notes  payable 
totaling approximately $588,000 and $690,000, respectively, consisting of government loans to foreign subsidiaries. 

On July 28, 2005, we entered into a $200 million unsecured revolving credit agreement (the 2005 Credit Facility) with a 
syndicate of 10 banks with The Bank of Nova Scotia as the administrative agent.  On February 16, 2007, we amended 
our existing $200 million unsecured revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of 11 banks with The Bank of Nova 
Scotia as the administrative agent (the 2007 Credit Facility). Under the 2007 Credit Facility, we exercised the option in 
the existing credit agreement to increase the availability under the revolving credit line by $100 million, for an aggregate 
availability of up to $300 million, and extended the maturity date of the revolving credit line by 18 months, from July 
2010 to February 2012.  Up to $25 million of the availability under the revolving credit line may be used to issue letters 
of credit, and up to $20 million may be used for paying off other debts or loans.  The maximum leverage ratio under the 
2007  Credit  Facility  is  3.00:1.00.   The  funds  available  under  the  new  2007  Credit  Facility  may  be  used  by  us  for 
acquisitions,  stock  repurchases,  and  general  corporate  purposes.  As  of  August  20,  2008,  we  amended  the 2007  Credit 
Facility to allow us to redeem, retire or purchase Trimble common stock. In addition, the definition of the fixed charge 
was amended to exclude the impact of redemptions, retirements, or purchases of Trimble common stock from the fixed 
charges  coverage  ratio.  For  additional  discussion  of  our  debt,  see  Note  9  of  Notes  to  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements. 

In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 we incurred a five-year term loan under the 2007 Credit Facility in an 
aggregate principal amount of $100 million, which was repaid in full during fiscal 2008.  

We may borrow funds under the 2007 Credit Facility in U.S. Dollars or in certain other currencies, and borrowings will 
bear  interest,  at  our  option,  at  either:  (i)  a  base  rate,  based  on  the  administrative  agent's  prime  rate,  plus  a  margin  of 
between 0% and 0.125%, depending on our leverage ratio as of our most recently ended fiscal quarter, or (ii) a reserve-
adjusted  rate  based  on  the  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (LIBOR),  Euro  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (EURIBOR), 
Stockholm  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (STIBOR), or other agreed-upon rate,  depending on  the  currency  borrowed, plus  a 
margin of between 0.625% and 1.125%, depending on our leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter. Our 
obligations under the 2007 Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries. 

The  2007  Credit  Facility  contains  customary  affirmative,  negative  and  financial  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,  make  investments,  enter  into  mergers  and  consolidations  and  make  capital 
expenditures,  within  certain  limitations,  and  financial  covenants  that  require  the  maintenance  of  leverage  and  fixed 
charge coverage ratios. The 2007 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 2007 Credit Facility, however that acceleration 
will  be  automatic  in  the  case  of  bankruptcy  and  insolvency  events  of  default.  As  of  January  2,  2009  we  were  in 
compliance with all financial debt covenants. 

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at January 2, 2009: 

Less than 
1 year 

Payments Due By Period 
1-3 
years 

3-5 
years 

  More than 

5 years 

Total 

(in thousands) 

Total debt including interest (1) ..........................   $
Operating leases ..................................................    
Other purchase obligations and commitments ....    
Total ....................................................................   $

177,258   $
44,179    
68,722    
290,159   $

5,258   $
17,598    
58,026    
80,882   $

15,866    $  156,134    $
6,675     
19,750      
-     
10,692      
46,308    $  162,809    $

- 
156 
4 
160 

(1)  We  may  borrow  funds  under  the  2007  Credit  Facility  in  U.S.  Dollars  or  in  certain  other  currencies,  and  will  bear 
interest  as  described under Note 9  of Notes  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements. Our obligations under  the 2007 
Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries. We estimate the interest to be 3.4% per annum, 
based upon a historical average. 

Total debt consists of a revolving credit line of $151.0 million under our credit facilities and government loans of $0.6 
million to foreign subsidiaries. (See Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further financial 
information regarding long-term debt) 

Other purchase obligations and commitments represent open non-cancelable purchase orders for material purchases with 
our vendors. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. Our pension obligation, which 
is  not  included  in  the  table  above,  is  included  in  “Other  current  liabilities”  and  “Other  non-current  liabilities”  on  our 
Consolidated  Balance  Sheets.  Additionally,  as  of  January  2,  2009,  we  had  acquisition  earn-outs  of  $6.3  million  and 
holdbacks  of  $20.8  million  recorded  in  “Other  current  liabilities”  and  “Other  non-current  liabilities.”  The  maximum 
remaining  payments,  including  the  $6.3  million  and  $20.8  million  recorded,  will  not  exceed  $71.7  million.  The 
remaining earn-outs and holdbacks are payable through 2012. 

We  adopted  FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting  for Uncertainty  in  Income  Taxes,” (FIN  48),  on December  30, 
2006.  A total of $37.3 million, including interest and penalties, represents the FIN 48 liability at January 2, 2009.  At 
this time, we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of cash settlement with tax authorities regarding 
this liability. 

EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

The  impact  of  recent  accounting  pronouncements  is  disclosed  in  Note 2  of  the  Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements. 

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Item 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk 

We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We use certain 
derivative  financial  instruments  to  manage  these  risks.  We  do  not  use  derivative  financial  instruments  for  speculative 
purposes. All financial instruments are used in accordance with policies approved by our board of directors. 

Market Interest Rate Risk 

Our  cash  equivalents  consisted  primarily  of  money  market  funds,  treasury  bills,  commercial  paper  (FDIC  insured), 
interest  and  non-interest  bearing  bank  deposits  as  well  as  bank  time  deposits  for  fiscal  2008  and  2007.  The  main 
objective  of  these  instruments  was  safety  of  principal  and  liquidity  while  maximizing  return,  without  significantly 
increasing risk. 

* Due to the short-term nature of our cash equivalents, we do not anticipate any material effect on our portfolio due to 
fluctuations in interest rates. 

We are exposed to market risk due to the possibility of changing interest rates under our senior secured credit facilities. 
Our credit facility is comprised of an unsecured revolving credit agreement with a maturity date of February 2012. We 
may  borrow funds under  the  revolving  credit  agreement  in  U.S. Dollars  or  in  certain other  currencies  and  borrowings 
will bear interest as described under Note 9 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

As of January 2, 2009, we had an outstanding balance on the revolving credit line of $151.0 million and during fiscal 
2008, we repaid the remaining outstanding principal balance on our term loan. A hypothetical 10% increase in the three-
month  LIBOR  rates  could  result  in  approximately  $0.2  million  annual  increase  in  interest  expense  on  the  existing 
principal balances. 

*  The hypothetical changes  and assumptions made  above  will  be  different  from  what  actually  occurs  in  the  future.  
Furthermore, the computations do not anticipate actions that may be taken by our management should the hypothetical 
market  changes  actually  occur  over  time.  As  a  result,  actual  earnings  effects  in  the  future  will  differ  from  those 
quantified above. 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk 

We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency fluctuations on 
certain  trade  and  inter-company  receivables  and  payables,  primarily  denominated  in  Australian,  Canadian,  Japanese, 
New  Zealand,  South  African  and  Swedish  currencies,  the  Euro,  and  the  British  pound.  These  contracts  reduce  the 
exposure to fluctuations in exchange rate movements as the gains and losses associated with foreign currency balances 
are generally offset with the gains and losses on the forward contracts. These instruments are marked to market through 
earnings every period and generally range from one to three months in original maturity. We do not enter into foreign 
exchange forward contracts for trading purposes. 

Foreign  exchange  forward  contracts  outstanding  as  of  January  2,  2009  and  December  28,  2007  are  summarized  as 
follows (in thousands): 

Forward contracts: 

Purchased ........................................................   $
Sold .................................................................   $

(22,012)  $
24,960   $

512   $
(1,660)  $

(34,865)   $ 
34,946    $ 

374 
(552)

January 2, 2009 

December 28, 2007 

Nominal Amount   

Fair Value 

  Nominal Amount    

Fair Value 

* We do not anticipate any material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position utilizing our current hedging 
strategy. 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007 ...................................................................  

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Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009, December 28, 2007 and 

December 29, 2006 ...................................................................................................................................................  

47

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009, December 28, 2007 

and December 29, 2006 .............................................................................................................................................  

48

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009, December 28, 2007 and 

December 29, 2006 ...................................................................................................................................................  

49

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .................................................................................................................  

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Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(In thousands) 

ASSETS 
Current assets: 

January 2, 
2009 

   December 28,

2007 

Cash and cash equivalents ..................................................................................................... $
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,999 and $5,221, and 

sales return reserve of $1,819and $1,683 at January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007, 
respectively ........................................................................................................................   
Other receivables ...................................................................................................................   
Inventories, net ......................................................................................................................   
Deferred income taxes ...........................................................................................................   
Other current assets ...............................................................................................................   
Total current assets ............................................................................................................   
Property and equipment, net .....................................................................................................   
Goodwill ...................................................................................................................................   
Other purchased intangible assets, net ......................................................................................   
Other non-current assets ...........................................................................................................   
Total assets ........................................................................................................................ $

147,531   $

103,202

204,269     
17,540     
160,893     
41,810     
16,404     
588,447     
50,175     
715,571     
228,901     
51,922     

239,884
10,201
143,018
44,333
15,661
556,299
51,444
675,850
197,777
57,989
1,635,016   $ 1,539,359

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Current liabilities: 

Current portion of long-term debt ......................................................................................... $
Accounts payable ..................................................................................................................   
Accrued compensation and benefits ......................................................................................   
Deferred revenue ...................................................................................................................   
Accrued warranty expense ....................................................................................................   
Income taxes payable ............................................................................................................   
Other current liabilities .........................................................................................................   
Total current liabilities .......................................................................................................   
Non-current portion of long-term debt .....................................................................................   
Non-current deferred revenue ...................................................................................................   
Deferred income taxes ..............................................................................................................   
Other non-current liabilities ......................................................................................................   
Total liabilities ...................................................................................................................   

124   $
49,611     
41,291     
55,241     
13,332     
         -     
63,719     
223,318     
   151,464     
12,418     
42,207     
61,553     
490,960     

126
67,589
55,133
49,416
10,806
14,802
51,980
249,852
60,564
15,872
47,917
56,128
430,333

Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries .........................................................................   

3,655    

          -

Commitments and contingencies 

Shareholders' equity: 

Preferred stock no par value; 3,000 shares authorized; none outstanding Common stock, 

no par value; 180,000 shares authorized; 119,051 and 121,596 shares issued and 
outstanding at January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007, respectively ..............................   
Retained earnings ..................................................................................................................   
Accumulated other comprehensive income ...........................................................................   
Total shareholders' equity ..................................................................................................   
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ........................................................................... $

684,831     
427,921     
27,649     

660,749
388,557
59,720
1,140,401      1,109,026
1,635,016   $ 1,539,359

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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(In thousands, except per share data) 

   January 2, 

    December 28,    December 29,

2009 

2007 

2006 

Revenue (1) ...........................................................................................................   $ 1,329,234  $  1,222,270  $
609,365    
Cost of sales (1) ....................................................................................................     
612,905    
Gross margin .........................................................................................................     

680,098     
649,136     

940,150
479,069
461,081

Operating expense 

Research and development ................................................................................     
Sales and marketing ..........................................................................................     
General and administrative ................................................................................     
Restructuring charges ........................................................................................     
Amortization of purchased intangible assets .....................................................     
In-process research and development ................................................................     
Total operating expense .................................................................................     
Operating income ..................................................................................................     
Non-operating income (expense), net 

Interest income ..................................................................................................     
Interest expense .................................................................................................     
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), net ....................................................     
Income from joint ventures ...............................................................................     
Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries .................................................     
Other income (expense), net ..............................................................................     
Total non-operating income (expense), net ...................................................     
Income before taxes ..............................................................................................     
Income tax provision ............................................................................................     
Net income ............................................................................................................   $

148,265     
196,290     
94,023     
2,722     
22,376     
            -     
463,676     
185,460     

2,044     
(2,760)     
1,509     
7,981     
540     
  (2,812)     
6,502     
191,962     
50,490     
141,472  $ 

131,468    
186,495    
92,572    
3,025    
18,966    
2,112    
434,638    
178,267    

3,502    
(6,602)    
(1,351)    
8,377    
         -    
    1,563    
5,489    
183,756    
66,382    
117,374  $

103,840
143,623
68,416
         -
7,906
1,930
325,715
135,366

3,799
(558)
1,719
6,989
         -
777
12,726
148,092
44,434
103,658

Basic earnings per share .......................................................................................   $
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share ..............................................     

1.17  $ 
120,714     

0.98  $
119,280    

0.94
110,044

Diluted earnings per share ....................................................................................   $
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share ...........................................     

1.14  $ 
124,235     

0.94  $
124,410    

0.89
116,072

(1) Sales to Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies Joint Venture (CTCT) and Nikon-Trimble Joint Venture (Nikon-
Trimble)  were  $27.0  million,  $24.1  million  and  $22.3  million  in  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006,  respectively,  with 
associated  cost  of  sales  of  $21.5  million,  $17.0  million  and  $13.9  million  for  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006, 
respectively.  In addition, cost of sales associated with CTCT net inventory purchases was $21.4 million, $25.1 million 
and $19.5 million in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  See Note 5 to these Consolidated Financial Statements 
regarding joint ventures for further discussion. 

See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Common stock 

Shares 

Amount 

Retained 
Earnings 

 Comprehensive   Shareholders' 
  Income/(Loss)   

Equity 

  Accumulative   
Other 

Total 

(In thousands) 

Balance at December 30, 2005 ...........................  $

107,820   $

384,196   $

167,525   $ 

19,534   $

571,255 

Components of comprehensive income: 

Net income ...................................................    
Unrealized loss on investments ...................    
Foreign currency translation adjustments, 

net of tax ..................................................    
Total comprehensive income ...................    

Adjustment to initially apply FASB 

Statement No. 158, net of tax ......................    

Issuance of common stock in  connection 

with acquisitions and joint venture, net .......   

52     

3,846    

111,718   $

26,781     
12,705     
11,689     
435,371   $

Issuance of common stock under employee 

plans and exercise of warrants .....................   
Stock based compensation ..............................    
Tax benefit from stock option exercises ..........    
Balance at December 29, 2006 ...........................   
Components of comprehensive income: .........    
Net income ...................................................    
Unrealized loss on investments ...................    
Foreign currency translation adjustments, 

net of tax ..................................................    
Unrecognized actuarial loss .........................    
Total comprehensive income ...................    

Issuance of common stock in  connection 

with acquisitions and joint venture, net .......   

5,876    

163,678     

103,658      

4    

21,709    

103,658 
4 

21,709 
125,371 

(136)   

(136)

271,183   $ 

41,111   $

117,374      

(33)   

18,655    
(13)   

- 

26,781 
12,705 
11,689 
747,665 

117,374 
(33)

18,655 
(13)
135,983 

163,678 

Issuance of common stock under employee 

plans and exercise of warrants .....................   
Stock based compensation ..............................    
Tax benefit from stock option exercises ..........    
Minority interest ..............................................    
Balance at December 28, 2007 ...........................  $
Components of comprehensive income: .........    
Net income ...................................................    
Unrealized loss on investments ...................    
Foreign currency translation adjustments, 

net of tax ..................................................    
Unrecognized actuarial gain ........................    
Total comprehensive income ...................    

Issuance of common stock under employee 

plans and exercise of warrants .....................   
Stock repurchase .............................................   
Stock based compensation ..............................    
Tax benefit from stock option exercises ..........    
Balance at January 2, 2009 .................................   

4,002    

121,596   $

31,913     
15,099     
14,637     
51     
660,749   $

388,557   $ 

141,472      

31,913 
15,099 
14,637 
51 
59,720   $ 1,109,026 

(392)   

(31,722)   
43    

141,472 
(392)

(31,722)
43 
109,401 

1,698    
(4,243)   

119,051   $

22,804     
(23,780)   
16,293     
8,765     
684,831   $

(102,108)     

427,921   $ 

22,804 
(125,888)
16,293 
8,765 
27,649   $ 1,140,401 

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Fiscal Years Ended 

(In thousands) 

Cash flows from operating activities: 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28,      December 29,  

2007 

2006 

Net income ..................................................................................................................  $

141,472    $

117,374    $

103,658 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 

Depreciation ...............................................................................................................   
Amortization ...............................................................................................................   
Provision for doubtful accounts ..................................................................................   
Amortization of debt issuance cost .............................................................................   
Deferred income taxes ................................................................................................   
Non-cash restructuring expense ..................................................................................   
Stock-based compensation ..........................................................................................   
In-process research and development .........................................................................   
Equity gain from joint ventures ..................................................................................   
Excess tax benefit for stock-based compensation .......................................................   
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories ............................................................   
Other ...........................................................................................................................   

Add decrease (increase) in assets: 

Accounts receivable ................................................................................................   
Other receivables ....................................................................................................   
Inventories ..............................................................................................................   
Other current and non-current assets ......................................................................   
Add increase (decrease) in liabilities: .............................................................................   
Accounts payable ....................................................................................................   
Accrued compensation and benefits .......................................................................   
Accrued liabilities ...................................................................................................   
Deferred revenue ....................................................................................................   
Income taxes payable ..............................................................................................   
Net cash provided by operating activities .......................................................................    

19,047      
45,066      
2,709      
169      
(17,356)     
-      
16,166      
-      
(7,981)     
(5,970)     
4,426      
(348)     

33,414      
(7,422)     
(16,461)     
779      

17,212     
38,744     
1,410     
218     
6,368     
1,725     
15,016     
2,112     
(8,377)    
(12,409)    
4,352     
651     

(35,696)    
4,825     
(18,678)    
7,650     

(20,898)     
(12,487)     
3,183      
(1,320)     
(114)     
176,074      

(3,521)    
1,691     
(4,635)    
32,400     
18,553     
186,985     

13,523 
13,259 
163 
180 
10,368 
- 
12,571 
1,930 
(6,989)
(8,761)
7,376 
720 

(12,185)
(51)
(7,588)
(18,936)

(4,487)
7,807 
9,790 
3,263 
10,232 
135,843 

Cash flows from investing activities: 

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired ........................................................    
Acquisition of property and equipment ......................................................................    
Purchase of debt and equity securities ........................................................................    
Proceeds from dividends .............................................................................................    
Capital infusion from minority investor ......................................................................    
Other ...........................................................................................................................    
Net cash used in investing activities ...............................................................................    

(115,137)     
(16,196)     
-      
10,648      
4,200      
(5,211)     
(121,696)     

(295,848)    
(13,187)    
(5,576)    
2,888     
-     
331     
(311,392)    

(99,887)
(16,529)
- 
2,244 
- 
(16)
(114,188)

Cash flows from financing activities: 

Issuance of common stock and warrants .....................................................................    
Excess tax benefit for stock-based compensation .......................................................    
Repurchase and retirement of common stock .............................................................    
Proceeds from long-term debt and revolving credit lines ...........................................    
Payments on long-term debt and revolving credit lines ..............................................    
Other ...........................................................................................................................    
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ........................................................    

22,802      
5,970      
(125,888)     
151,000      
(60,314)     
(11)     
(6,441)     

31,864     
12,409     
-     
250,000     
(190,457)    
-     
103,816     

26,566 
8,761 
- 
- 
- 
(1,165)
34,162 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents .......................................    

(3,608)     

(5,828)    

(49)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .....................................................    
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of fiscal year .......................................................    
Cash and cash equivalents, end of fiscal year .................................................................   $

44,329      
103,202      
147,531    $

(26,419)    
129,621     
103,202    $

55,768 
73,853 
129,621 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 

Trimble Navigation Limited (Trimble or the Company) began operations in 1978 and incorporated in California in 1981. 
The Company provides positioning product solutions, most typically to commercial and government users. The principal 
applications served include surveying, construction, agriculture, urban and resource management, military, transportation 
and  telecommunications.  The  Company’s  products  typically  provide  its  customers  benefits  that  can  include  lower 
operational  costs,  higher  productivity,  and  improved  quality.  Examples  of  products  include  systems  that  guide 
agricultural and construction equipment, surveying instruments, systems that track fleets of vehicles, and data collection 
systems  that  enable  the  management  of  large  amounts  of  geo-referenced  information.  In  addition,  the  Company  also 
manufactures  components  for  in-vehicle  navigation  and  telematics  systems,  and  timing  modules  used  in  the 
synchronization of wireless networks. 

NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Use of Estimates 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  requires 
management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  amounts  reported  in  the  financial  statements  and 
accompanying  notes.  Estimates  are  used  for  allowances  for  doubtful  accounts,  sales  returns  reserve,  allowances  for 
inventory  valuation,  warranty  costs,  investments,  goodwill  impairments,  stock-based  compensation,  and  income  taxes 
among  others.  Management  bases  its  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  various  other  assumptions  believed  to  be 
reasonable. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that may 
impact the company in the future, actual results may differ materially from management’s estimates. 

Basis of Presentation 

The Company has a 52-53 week fiscal year, ending on the Friday nearest to December 31.  Fiscal 2008 was a 53-week 
year and ended on January 2, 2009. Fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006 were both 52-week years, and ended on December 28, 
2007 and December 29, 2006, respectively.  Unless otherwise stated, all dates refer to the Company’s fiscal year. 

These Consolidated Financial Statements include the results of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Inter-
company  accounts  and  transactions  have  been  eliminated.  Minority  interests  in  consolidated  subsidiaries  represent  the 
minority shareholders’ proportionate share of the net assets and results of operations of the Company’s majority-owned 
subsidiaries. 

On  January  17,  2007,  the  Company’s  board  of  directors  approved  a  2-for-1  split  of  all  outstanding  shares  of  the 
Company’s Common Stock, payable February 22, 2007 to stockholders of record on February 8, 2007. All shares and 
per share information presented has been adjusted to reflect the stock split on a retroactive basis for all periods presented. 

Foreign Currency Translation 

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in local currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange 
rates  in  effect  at  the  balance  sheet  date,  with  the  resulting  translation  adjustments  directly  recorded  to  a  separate 
component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income within 
the  shareholders’  equity  section  of  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets.  Income  and  expense  accounts  are  translated  at 
average exchange rates during the year. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  include  all  cash  and  highly  liquid  investments  with  insignificant  interest  rate  risk  and 
maturities  of  three  months  or  less  at  the  date  of  purchase.  The  carrying  amount  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents 
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

The fair value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, and other accrued 
liabilities approximate cost because of their short maturities. The fair value of investments is determined using quoted 
market prices for those securities or similar financial instruments. 

Concentration of Risk 

Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the 
amount  of  insurance  provided  on  such  deposits.  Generally,  these  deposits  may  be  redeemed  upon  demand  and  are 
maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. 

The Company is also exposed to credit risk in the Company’s trade receivables, which are derived from sales to end user 
customers in diversified industries as well as various resellers. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its 
customers’ financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary, but generally does not 
require collateral. 

With the selection of Flextronics Corporation in August 1999 as an exclusive manufacturing partner for many of its GPS 
products, the Company became dependent upon a sole supplier for the manufacture of many of its products.  In addition, 
the Company relies on sole suppliers for a number of its critical components. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 

The  Company  maintains  an  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  for  estimated  losses  resulting  from  the  inability  of  its 
customers to make required payments. 

The Company evaluates the ongoing collectibility of its trade accounts receivable based on a number of factors such as 
age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality, historical experience, and current economic conditions that may 
affect  a  customer’s  ability  to  pay.  In  circumstances  where  the  Company  is  aware  of  a  specific  customer’s  inability  to 
meet  its  financial  obligations  to  the  Company,  a  specific  allowance  for  bad  debts  is  estimated  and  recorded  which 
reduces  the  recognized  receivable  to  the  estimated  amount  that  the  Company  believes  will  ultimately  be  collected.  In 
addition to specific customer identification of potential bad debts, bad debt charges are recorded based on the Company’s 
recent past loss history and an overall assessment of past due trade accounts receivable amounts outstanding. 

Inventories 

Inventories  are  stated  at  the  lower  of  standard  cost  (which  approximates  actual  cost  on  a  first-in,  first-out  basis)  or 
market. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value, if required, are made for estimated excess, 
obsolescence  or  impaired  balances.  Factors  influencing  these  adjustments  include  declines  in  demand,  technological 
changes, product life cycle  and development plans, component cost trends, product pricing, physical deterioration and 
quality issues. If actual factors are less favorable than those projected by us, additional inventory write-downs may be 
required. 

Internal-Use Software Development Costs 

The Company capitalizes material software development costs for internal use pursuant to Statement of Position No. 98-
1, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.” 

Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible, identifiable intangible assets, 
and  in-process  research  and  development acquired  in  a  business  combination.  Intangible  assets  acquired  individually, 
with  a  group of  other  assets, or  in  a  business  combination are  recorded  at  fair  value.  Identifiable  intangible  assets  are 
comprised  of  distribution  channels  and  distribution  rights,  patents,  licenses,  technology,  acquired  backlog  and 
trademarks.  Identifiable intangible assets are being amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line 
method, reflecting the pattern of economic benefits associated with these assets, and have estimated useful lives ranging 
from one to twelve years with a weighted average useful life of 6.5 years. Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is 
subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment, applying a fair-value based test. 

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Impairment of Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets 

The Company evaluates goodwill, at a minimum, on an annual basis and whenever events and changes in circumstances 
suggest that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment testing 
in  the  fourth  fiscal  quarter  of  each  year.  Goodwill  is  reviewed  for  impairment  utilizing  a  two-step  process.   First, 
impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including 
goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit.   The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a discounted 
cash flow approach.  If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step is performed to 
measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In step two, the implied fair value of goodwill is calculated as the excess 
of the fair value of a reporting unit over the fair values assigned to its assets and liabilities. If the implied fair value of 
goodwill is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, the difference is recognized as an impairment 
loss. 

Depreciation  and  amortization  of  the  Company’s  intangible  assets  and  other  long-lived  assets  is  provided  using  the 
straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, reflecting the pattern of economic benefits associated with these 
assets. Changes in circumstances such as technological advances, changes to the Company’s business model, or changes 
in  the  capital  strategy  could  result  in  the  actual  useful  lives  differing  from  initial  estimates.  In  those  cases  where  the 
Company determines that the useful life of an asset should be revised, the Company will depreciate the net book value in 
excess of the estimated residual value over its revised remaining useful life. These assets are evaluated for impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. 
The  estimated  future  cash  flows  are  based  upon,  among  other  things,  assumptions  about  expected  future  operating 
performance and may differ from actual cash flows. The assets evaluated for impairment are grouped with other assets to 
the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets and 
liabilities. If the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value of the 
assets, the assets will be written down to the estimated fair value. 

Revenue Recognition 

The Company recognizes product revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, shipment has occurred, 
the  fee  is  fixed  or  determinable,  and  collectibility  is  reasonably  assured.  In  instances  where  final  acceptance  of  the 
product is specified by the customer or is uncertain, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. 

Contracts and/or customer purchase orders are used to determine the existence of an arrangement. Shipping documents 
and customer acceptance, when applicable, are used to verify delivery. The Company assesses whether the fee is fixed or 
determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund 
or  adjustment.  The  Company  assesses  collectibility  based  primarily  on  the  creditworthiness  of  the  customer  as 
determined by credit checks and analyses, as well as the customer’s payment history. 

Revenue for orders is not recognized until the product is shipped and title has transferred to the buyer. The Company 
bears all costs and risks of loss or damage to the goods up to that point. The Company’s shipment terms for U.S. orders 
and international orders fulfilled from the Company’s European distribution center typically provide that title passes to 
the buyer upon delivery of the goods to the carrier named by the buyer at the named place or point. If no precise point is 
indicated  by  the  buyer,  the  Company  may  choose  within  the  place  or  range  stipulated  where  the  carrier  will  take  the 
goods into carrier’s charge. Other shipment terms may provide that title passes to the buyer upon delivery of the goods to 
the buyer.  Shipping and handling costs are included in the cost of goods sold. 

Revenue  to  distributors  and  resellers  is  recognized  upon  shipment,  assuming  all  other  criteria  for  revenue  recognition 
have been met. Distributors and resellers do not have a right of return. 

Revenue from purchased extended warranty and support agreements is deferred and recognized ratably over the term of 
the warranty/support period. 

The Company presents revenue net of sales taxes and any similar assessments. 

The Company applies Statement of Position (SOP) No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition,” to products where the 
embedded software is more than incidental to the functionality of the hardware. This determination requires significant 
judgment including a consideration of factors such as marketing, research and development efforts and any post contract 
support (PCS) relating to the embedded software. 

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The  Company’s  software  arrangements  generally  consist  of  a  perpetual  license  fee  and  PCS.  The  Company  has 
established  vendor-specific  objective  evidence  (VSOE)  of  fair  value  for  the  Company’s  PCS  contracts  based  on  the 
renewal  rate.  The  remaining  value  of  the  software  arrangement  is  allocated  to  the  license  fee  using  the  residual 
method.  License  revenue  is  primarily  recognized  when  the  software  has  been  delivered  and  there  are  no  remaining 
obligations. Revenue from PCS is recognized ratably over the term of the PCS agreement. 

The Company applies Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 00-3, “Application of AICPA Statement of Position 97-
2  to  Arrangements  That  Include  the  Right  to  Use  Software  Stored  on  Another  Entity’s  Hardware.”  for  hosted 
arrangements  which  the  customer  does  not  have  the  contractual  right  to  take  possession  of  the  software  at  any  time 
during the hosting period without incurring a significant penalty and it is not feasible for the customer to run the software 
either  on  its  own  hardware  or  on  a  third-party’s  hardware.  Subscription  revenue  related  to  the  Company’s  hosted 
arrangements is recognized ratably over the contract period. Upfront fees for the Company’s hosted solution primarily 
consist  of  amounts  for  the  in-vehicle  enabling  hardware  device  and  peripherals,  if  any.  For  upfront  fees  relating  to 
proprietary hardware where the firmware is more than incidental to the functionality of the hardware in accordance with 
SOP No. 97-2, the Company defers the upfront fees at installation and recognizes them ratably over the minimum service 
contract period, generally one to five years. Product costs are also deferred and amortized over such period. 

In accordance with EITF Issue 00-21, “Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables,” when a non-
software  sale  involves  multiple  elements  the  entire  fee  from  the  arrangement  is  allocated  to  each  respective  element 
based on its relative fair value and recognized when revenue recognition criteria for each element is met. 

Warranty 

The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, technical 
support  labor  costs,  and  costs  incurred  by  third  parties  performing  work  on  the  Company’s  behalf.  The  Company’s 
expected  future  cost  is  primarily  estimated  based  upon  historical  trends  in  the  volume  of  product  returns  within  the 
warranty period and the cost to repair or replace the equipment.  The products sold are generally covered by a warranty 
for periods ranging from 90 days to three years, and in some instances up to 5.5 years. 

While  the  Company  engages  in  extensive  product  quality  programs  and  processes,  including  actively  monitoring  and 
evaluating the quality of component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage, 
and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage, or 
service  delivery  costs  differ  from  the  estimates,  revisions  to  the  estimated  warranty  accrual  and  related  costs  may  be 
required. 

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009 and December 28, 
2007, are as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

Beginning balance ........................................................ 
Acquired warranties ..................................................... 
Accruals for warranties issued ...................................... 
Changes in estimates ....................................................   
Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind) .....................   
Ending Balance............................................................. 

 $ 

 $ 

10,806  
930  
22,214  
-  
(20,618) 
13,332  

 $ 

 $ 

8,607  
67  
15,883  
-  
(13,751) 
10,806  

Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others 

In  the  normal  course  of  business  to  facilitate  sales  of  its  products,  the  Company  indemnifies  other  parties,  including 
customers, lessors, and parties to other transactions with the Company, with respect to certain matters. The Company has 
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, the Company has entered 
into  indemnification  agreements  with  its  officers  and  directors,  and  the  Company’s  bylaws  contain  similar 
indemnification obligations to the Company’s agents. 

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history  of  prior  indemnification  claims  and  the  unique  facts  and  circumstances  involved  in  each  particular  agreement. 
Historically,  payments  made  by  the  Company  under  these  agreements  were  not  material  and  no  liabilities  have  been 
recorded for these obligations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007. 

Advertising Costs 

The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $22.6 million, $21.2 
million, and $16.1 million, in fiscal 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. 

Research and Development Costs 

Research  and  development  costs  are  charged  to  expense  as  incurred.  Cost  of  software  developed  for  external  sale 
subsequent to reaching technical feasibility were not significant and were expensed as incurred. The Company received 
third  party  funding  of  approximately  $9.2  million,  $8.5  million,  and  $7.8  million  in  fiscal  2008,  2007,  and  2006, 
respectively.  The  Company  offsets  research  and  development  expense  with  any  third  party  funding  received.  The 
Company retains the rights to any technology developed under such arrangements. 

Stock-Based Compensation 

In fiscal 2006 the Company adopted, and currently accounts for stock-based compensation under Statement of Financial 
Accounting  Standards  (SFAS)  No  123(R),  “Share  Based  Payment”  (SFAS  123(R)).  The  following  table  summarizes 
stock-based  compensation  expense,  net  of  tax,  related  to  employee  stock-based  compensation  included  in  the 
Consolidated Statements of Income in accordance with SFAS 123(R). 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28, 

      December 29, 

2007 

2006 

Cost of sales ..............................................................  $

1,920 

$ 

1,733  

 $ 

1,173 

Research and development ........................................ 
Sales and marketing .................................................. 
General and administrative ........................................ 
Total operating expenses ........................................... 

Total stock-based compensation expense .................. 
Tax benefit (1) ........................................................... 
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax .  $

3,489 
3,993 
6,764 
14,246 

16,166 
(2,636)
13,530 

3,573  
3,891  
5,819  
13,283  

15,016  
(1,857) 
13,159  

 $ 

$ 

2,554 
2,815 
6,029 
11,398 

12,571 
(1,185)
11,386 

(1)  Tax  benefit  related  to  U.S.  incentive  and  non-qualified  stock  options,  employee  stock  purchase  plan  (ESPP)  and 
restricted  stock  units,  applying  a  Federal  statutory  and  State  (Federal  effected)  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  January  2, 
2009 and December 28, 2007. 

Options 

Stock option expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income is based on the value of the portion of share-
based payment awards that is expected to vest during the period and is net of estimated forfeitures. For fiscal 2008, 2007 
and 2006 the stock option expense includes compensation expense for stock options granted prior to, but not yet vested 
as of December 30, 2005 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123 and 
compensation expense for the stock options granted subsequent to December 30, 2005 based on the grant date fair value 
estimated  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  SFAS  123(R).  In  conjunction  with  the  adoption  of  SFAS  123(R),  the 
Company changed its method of attributing the value of stock options to expense from the accelerated multiple-option 
approach  to  the  straight-line  single  option  method.  Compensation  expense  for  all  stock  options  granted  on  or  prior  to 
December 30, 2005 will continue to be recognized using the accelerated multiple-option approach while compensation 
expense for all stock options granted subsequent to December 30, 2005 is recognized using the straight-line single-option 
method. 

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Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For stock options granted on or after October 1, 2005, the fair value of each award 
is  estimated  on  the  date  of  grant  using  a  binomial  valuation  model.  Similar  to  the  Black-Scholes  model,  the  binomial 
model  takes  into  account  variables  such  as  volatility,  dividend  yield  rate,  and  risk  free  interest  rate.  In  addition, the 
binomial model incorporates actual option-pricing behavior and changes in volatility over the option’s contractual term. 

Under the binomial model, the weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during fiscal years 2008, 
2007  and  2006  were  $8.80,  $12.37  and  $8.04,  respectively.  For  options  granted  for  the  three  years  ending  January  2, 
2009, the following weighted-average assumptions were used: 

Fiscal Years Ended 
Expected dividend yield .......................    
Expected stock price volatility .............    
Risk free interest rate ...........................    
Expected life of options after vesting ...  

-  

45%     
2.50%     

2007 

-  

37%     
4.20%     

1.3 years

1.3 years

2006 

-  
42%
4.80%
1.3 years  

January 2,    
2009 

   December 28, 

   December 29, 

Expected Dividend Yield – The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of 
dividend payouts. 

Expected Stock Price Volatility – The Company’s computation of expected volatility is based on a combination 
of implied volatilities from traded options on the Company’s stock and historical volatility. The Company used 
implied  and  historical  volatility  as  the  combination  was  more  representative  of  future  stock  price  trends  than 
historical volatility alone. 

Expected Risk Free Interest Rate – The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect 
at the time of grant for the expected term of the option. 

Expected  Life  Of  Option  –  The  Company’s  expected  term  represents  the  period  that  the  Company’s  stock 
options  are  expected  to  be  outstanding  and  was  determined  based  on  historical  experience  of  similar  stock 
options with consideration to the contractual terms of the stock options, vesting schedules and expectations of 
future employee behavior. 

Restricted Stock Units 

Restricted stock units are converted into shares of Trimble common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis.  Vesting 
of  restricted  stock  units  is  subject  to  the  employee’s  continuing  service  to  the  Company.  The  compensation  expense 
related  to  these  awards  was  determined  using  the  fair  value  of  Trimble’s  common  stock  on  the  date  of  grant,  and  the 
expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.  Restricted stock units typically vest at the end of 
three years. 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, rights to purchase shares are generally granted during the second and fourth 
quarter of each year. The fair value of rights granted under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was estimated at the date 
of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The estimated weighted average value of rights granted under the 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan during fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006 were $8.30, $7.54 and $5.16, respectively. The 
fair value of rights granted during 2008, 2007 and 2006 was estimated at the date of grant using the following weighted-
average assumptions: 

Fiscal Years Ended 
Expected dividend yield ........................    
Expected stock price volatility ..............    
Risk free interest rate ............................    
Expected life of purchase ......................  

January 2,    
2009 

   December 28, 

   December 29, 

2007 

2006 

-  
44.0%     
2.70%     

-  
36.5%     
4.90%     

0.5 years

0.5 years

-  
35.5%
4.80%
0.6years  

Expected Dividend Yield – The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of 
dividend payouts. 

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volatilities  from  traded  options  on  the  Company’s  stock.  The  Company  used  implied  volatility  because  it  is 
representative of future stock price trends during the purchase period. 

Expected Risk Free Interest Rate – The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at 
the time of grant for the expected term of the purchase period. 

Expected Life Of Purchase – The Company’s expected life of the purchase is based on the term of the offering 
period of the purchase plan. 

Property and Equipment, Net 

Property and equipment, net is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment owned 
is  computed  using  the  straight-line  method  over  the  shorter  of  the  estimated  useful  lives  or  the  lease  terms.  Useful  lives 
include a range from two to six years for machinery and equipment, five years for furniture and fixtures, two to five years 
for  computer  equipment  and  software,  and  the  life  of  the  lease  for  leasehold  improvements.  The  costs  of  repairs  and 
maintenance are expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to 
the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Depreciation expense was $19.0 million in fiscal 
2008, $17.2 million in fiscal 2007 and $13.5 million in fiscal 2006. 

Derivative Financial Instruments 

The  Company  enters  into  foreign  exchange  forward  contracts  to  minimize  the  short-term  impact  of  foreign  currency 
fluctuations on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables, primarily denominated in Australian, Canadian, 
Japanese, New Zealand, South African and Swedish currencies, the Euro, and the British pound. These contracts reduce the 
exposure to fluctuations in exchange rate movements as the gains and losses associated with foreign currency balances are 
generally  offset  with  the  gains  and  losses  on  the  forward  contracts.  These  instruments  are  marked  to  market  through 
earnings  every  period  and  generally  range  from  one  to  three  months  in  original  maturity.  We  do  not  enter  into  foreign 
exchange forward contracts for trading purposes. 

Income Taxes 

Income  taxes  are  accounted  for  under  the  liability  method  whereby  deferred  tax  assets  or  liability  account  balances  are 
calculated  at  the  balance  sheet  date  using  current  tax  laws  and  rates  in  effect  for  the  year  in  which  the  differences  are 
expected to affect taxable income. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if 
it is more likely than not such assets will not be realized.  The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 
48,  “Accounting  for  Uncertainty  in  Income  Taxes”  (FIN  48),  on  December  30,  2006.  See  Note  12  to  the  Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information. 

Computation of Earnings Per Share 

The number of shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share represents the weighted average common shares 
outstanding during the period and excludes any dilutive effects of options, non-vested restricted stock units and restricted 
stock  awards,  warrants,  and  convertible  securities.  The  dilutive  effects  of  options,  non-vested  restricted  stock  units  and 
restricted stock awards, warrants, and convertible securities are included in diluted earnings per share. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

In  September  2006,  the  FASB  issued  SFAS  No.  158,  "Employers'  Accounting  for  Defined  Benefit  Pension  and  Other 
Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)."  SFAS 158 requires companies to 
recognize  the  over-funded  or  under-funded  status  of  a  defined  benefit  post-retirement  plan  as  an  asset  or  liability  in  its 
balance sheet, recognize as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, amounts accumulated at 
the date of adoption due to delayed recognition of actuarial gains and losses, prior service costs and credits, and transition 
assets and obligations, and provide additional disclosures. SFAS 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 
2006. On December 28, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158.  The effect of 
adopting these provisions of SFAS 158 on the Company’s financial condition at December 29, 2006, December 28, 2007 
and  January  2,  2009  has  been  included  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements.  SFAS  158  also  requires 
companies to measure the funded status of the plan as of the date of its fiscal year-end, with limited exceptions, effective for 
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fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. This provision of SFAS 158 was effective for the fiscal year ended 2008. The 
adoption of SFAS No. 158 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash 
flows.  See Note 15 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.  

In  September  2006,  the  FASB  issued  SFAS  No.  157,  “Fair  Value  Measurements,”  which  clarifies  the  definition  of  fair 
value,  establishes  a  framework  for  measuring  fair  value  within  GAAP  and  expands  the  disclosures  regarding  fair  value 
measurements.  In  February  2008,  the  FASB  issued  FASB  Staff  Position  No.  FAS  157-2  deferring  the  effective  date  of 
SFAS  No.  157  to  fiscal  years  beginning  after  November  15,  2008,  and  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years  for 
nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a 
nonrecurring  basis.  The  Company  adopted  SFAS  No.  157  in  its  first  quarter  of  fiscal  2008,  except  for  those  items 
specifically deferred under FSP No. FAS 157-2.  The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact, nor does 
the Company expect that the full adoption in fiscal 2009 will have a material impact, on the Company’s financial position, 
results of operations or cash flows. 

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, 
including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.”  SFAS No. 159 allows an entity the irrevocable option to elect fair 
value  for  the  initial  and  subsequent  measurement  for  certain  financial  assets  and  liabilities  under  an  instrument-by-
instrument  election. Subsequent  measurements for the financial assets and  liabilities an  entity  elects  to fair value will  be 
recognized in earnings. SFAS No. 159 also establishes additional disclosure requirements. SFAS No. 159 became effective 
for the Company at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal 2008.  The Company did not elect the fair value option for any 
of its financial assets or liabilities.  However, the Company may decide to elect the fair value option on new items in the 
future. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations”. SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles 
and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, 
the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired 
in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase.  SFAS No. 141(R) also sets forth the disclosures required to 
be  made  in  the  financial  statements  to  evaluate  the  nature  and  financial  effects  of  the  business  combination.  SFAS  No. 
141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first 
annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Accordingly, the Company will adopt this standard in 
fiscal 2009.  The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) on its financial position, 
results of operations and cash flows, which will be largely dependent on the size and nature of the business combinations 
subject to this statement.  When SFAS 141(R) becomes effective, any tax related adjustments associated with acquisition 
that  closed  prior  to  January  3,  2009  (and  after  the  measurement  period)  will  be  recorded  through  income  tax  expense, 
whereas  the  current  accounting  treatment  (under  SFAS  141)  would  require  any  adjustment  to  be  recognized  through  the 
purchase price. 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an 
amendment  of  ARB  No.  51”.  SFAS 160  will  change  the  accounting  and  reporting  for  minority  interests,  which  will  be 
recharacterized as non-controlling interests (NCI) and classified as a component of equity. This new consolidation method 
will  significantly  change  the  accounting  for  transactions  with  minority  interest  holders.  SFAS 160  requires  retroactive 
adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other requirements of SFAS 160 
shall be applied prospectively.  SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and, as such, the 
Company will adopt this standard in fiscal 2009.  The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the adoption of SFAS 
No.  160  on  its  financial  position,  results  of  operations and  cash  flows,  which  will  be  largely  dependent  on  the  size  and 
nature of the non-controlling interests subject to this statement. 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - 
An  Amendment  of  FASB  Statement  No.  133”,  which  requires  enhanced  disclosures  about  (a)  how  and  why  an  entity 
uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 
and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial 
position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years 
and  interim  periods  beginning  after  November  15,  2008,  with  early  application  encouraged.  The  Company  does  not 
expect  the  adoption  of  SFAS  No.  161  will  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  financial  position,  results  of 
operations or cash flows. 

In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”.  This 
Statement  identifies  the  sources  of  accounting  principles  and  the  framework  for  selecting  principles  to  be  used  in  the 

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preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted 
accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy).  This Statement shall be effective November 
16,  2008.    The  adoption did  not  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or 
cash flows. 

NOTE 3: EARNINGS PER SHARE 

The  following  data  shows  the  amounts  used  in  computing  earnings  per  share  and  the  effect  on  the  weighted-average 
number of shares of potentially dilutive common stock. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands, except per share amounts) 

Numerator: 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28,      December 29,  

2007 

2006 

Income available to common shareholders: ..................................................   $

141,472    $  117,374    $

103,658 

Denominator: 

Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share   
Effect of dilutive securities (using treasury stock method): 

120,714      

119,280     

110,044 

Common stock options and restricted stock units ......................................    
Common stock warrants ............................................................................    

3,516      
5      

4,907     
223     

5,134 
894 

Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common  

shares used in diluted earnings per share ......................................................    

124,235      

124,410     

116,072 

Basic earnings per share ...................................................................................   $
Diluted earnings per share ................................................................................   $

1.17    $ 
1.14    $ 

0.98    $
0.94    $

0.94 
0.89 

For  fiscal  2008,  2007,  and  2006  the  Company  excluded  2.2  million  shares,  514,311  shares  and  323,035  shares  of 
outstanding stock options, respectively, from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of 
these stock options were greater than or equal to the average market value of the common shares during the  respective 
periods.  Inclusion of these shares would be antidilutive.  These options could be included in the calculation in the future 
if the average market value of the common shares increases and is greater than the exercise price of these options.  

NOTE 4: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS 

@Road, Inc. 

On  December 10,  2006,  the  Company  and  @Road, Inc.  (@Road)  entered  into  a  definitive  merger  agreement.  The 
acquisition became effective on February 16, 2007.  @Road is a global provider of solutions designed to automate the 
management  of  mobile  resources  and  to  optimize  the  service  delivery  process  for  customers  across  a  variety  of 
industries.  The  acquisition  of  @Road  has  expanded  the  Company’s  investment  and  reinforces  the  existing  growth 
strategy for its Mobile Solutions segment.  @Road’s results of operations since February 17, 2007 have been included in 
the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income within the Mobile Solutions business segment. 

Purchase Price 

Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of @Road common stock for $7.50 
per share.  The Company elected to issue $2.50 per share of the consideration in the form of the Company’s common stock 
(Common Stock) to be based upon the five-day average closing price of the Company’s shares six trading days prior to the 
closing of the transaction and the remaining $5.00 per share consideration was paid in cash. Further, each share of Series A-
1 and Series A-2 Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of @Road was converted into the right to receive 
an  amount  in  cash  equal  to  $100.00  plus  all  declared  or  accumulated  but  unpaid  dividends  with  respect  to  such  shares 
outstanding  immediately  prior  to  the  effective  time  of  the  merger  and  each  share  of  Series B-1  and B-2  Redeemable 
Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of @Road was converted into the right to receive an amount in cash equal to 
$831.39 plus all declared or accumulated but unpaid dividends with respect to such shares as of immediately prior to the 
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options were entitled to receive the excess, if any, of the aggregate consideration over the exercise price. At the effective 
time of the merger, all unvested @Road stock options with an exercise price in excess of $7.50 were terminated and all 
unvested stock options that had exercise prices of $7.50 or less were assumed by the Company. 

Concurrent with the merger, the Company amended its existing $200 million unsecured revolving credit agreement with 
a syndicate of 11 banks with The Bank of Nova Scotia as the administrative agent (the 2007 Credit Facility) and incurred 
a five-year term loan under the 2007 Credit Facility.  See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional 
information. 

The  Company  paid  approximately  $327.4  million  in  cash  from  debt  and  existing  cash,  and  issued  approximately 
5.9 million  shares  of  the  Company’s  common  stock  based  on  an  exchange  ratio  of  0.0893 shares  of  the  Company’s 
common stock for each outstanding share of @Road common stock as of February 16, 2007. The common stock issued 
had a fair value of $161.9 million and was valued using the average closing price of the Company’s common stock of 
$27.69 over a range of two trading days (February 14, 2007 through February 15, 2007) prior to, and including, the close 
date (February 16, 2007) of the transaction, which is also the date that the amount of the Company’s shares to be issued 
in accordance with the merger agreement was settled. The total purchase price was estimated as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration .........................................   $ 
Common stock consideration .........................     
Merger costs * ................................................     
Total purchase price .......................................   $ 

327,370
161,947
5,712
495,029

* Merger costs consist of legal, advisory, accounting and administrative fees. 

Purchase Price Allocation 

In accordance with SFAS 141, "Business Combinations,” the total purchase price was allocated to @Road net tangible 
assets, identifiable intangible assets and in-process research and development based upon their estimated fair values as of 
February 16, 2007. The excess purchase price over the net tangible, identifiable intangible assets and in-process research 
and development was recorded as goodwill. 

The total purchase price has been allocated as follows (in thousands): 

Value to be allocated to assets, based upon merger consideration .....................  $ 
Less: value of @Road’s assets acquired: 

495,029  

Net tangible assets acquired..........................................................................     

137,492  

Amortizable intangibles assets: 

Developed product technology .................................................................     
Customer relationships .............................................................................     
Trademarks and tradenames .....................................................................     
Subtotal .....................................................................................................     

In-process research and development ...........................................................     
Deferred tax liability .....................................................................................     

66,600  
75,300  
5,200  
147,100  

2,100  
(56,855) 

Goodwill ...................................................................................................   $ 

265,192  

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(in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents ............................   $ 
Accounts receivable, net ...............................     
Other receivables ..........................................     
Inventories, net .............................................     
Other current assets ......................................     
Property and equipment, net .........................     
Deferred income taxes ..................................     
Other non-current assets ...............................     

As of 
February 16, 
2007 

74,729  
14,255  
8,774  
15,272  
12,627  
5,854  
40,435  
7,935  

Total assets acquired ....................................   $ 

179,881  

Accounts payable .........................................     
Deferred revenue ..........................................     
Other current liabilities .................................     

19,285  
7,365  
15,739  

Total liabilities assumed ...............................    $ 

42,389  

Total net assets acquired ...............................    $ 

137,492  

The  Company  reviewed  and  adjusted  @Road's  net  tangible  assets  and  liabilities  to  fair  value,  as  necessary,  as  of 
February 16, 2007, including the following adjustments: 

Fixed assets – the Company decreased @Road's historical value of fixed assets by $2.1 million to adjust fixed assets to 
an amount equivalent to fair value. 

Deferred  revenue  and  cost  of  sales  –  the  Company  reduced  @Road's  historical  value  of  deferred  revenue  by  $39.6 
million to adjust deferred revenue to the fair value of the direct cost associated with servicing the underlying obligation 
plus a reasonable margin. @Road’s deferred revenue balance consists of upfront payments of its hosted product, licensed 
product, extended warranty and maintenance. The Company reduced @Road's historical value of deferred product cost 
by  $47.1  million  to  adjust  deferred  product  cost  to  the  asset's  underlying  fair  value.  The  deferred  product  costs 
adjustment  to  fair  value  related  to  deferral  of  cost  of  sales  of  hardware  that  have  shipped,  resulting  in  no  fair  value 
relating to the associated deferred product costs. 

Other receivables and non-current assets – Other receivables and non-current assets were increased by $15.4 million to 
adjust for the fair value of future cash collections from customer contracts assumed for products delivered prior to the 
acquisition  date.     As  the  products  were  delivered  prior  to  the  acquisition  date,  revenue  is  not  recognizable  in  the 
Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. 

Intangible Assets 

Developed  product  technology,  which  is  comprised  of  products  that  have  reached  technological  feasibility,  includes 
products in @Road's current product offerings. @Road's technology includes hardware, software and services that serve 
the  mobile  resource  management  market  internationally.  The  Company  expects  to  amortize  the  developed  and  core 
technology over a weighted average estimated life of seven years. 

Customer  relationships  represent  the  value  placed  on  @Road’s  distribution  channels  and  end  users.  The  Company 
expects to amortize the fair value of these assets over a weighted average estimated life of seven years. 

Trademarks  and  trade  names  represent  the  value  placed  on  the  @Road  brand  and  recognition  in  the  mobile  resource 
management market. The Company expects to amortize the fair value of these assets over a weighted average estimated 
life of eight years. 

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The Company recorded an expense of $2.1 million relating to in-process research and development projects in @Road’s 
license business.  In-process research and development represents incomplete @Road research and development projects 
that had not reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future use as of the consummation of the merger. 

Goodwill 

The excess purchase price over the net tangible, identifiable intangible assets and in-process research and development was 
recorded as goodwill. The goodwill was attributed to the premium paid for the opportunity to expand and better serve the 
global mobile resource management market and achieve greater long-term growth opportunities than either company had 
operating  alone.  The  Company  believes  these  opportunities  could  include  accelerating  the  rate  at  which  products  are 
brought to market and increasing the diversity and global reach of those products. In addition, the Company expects that the 
combined companies may be able to obtain greater operating leverage by reducing costs in areas of redundancy.   Of the 
total $265.2 million assigned to goodwill, approximately $6.7 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. 

Restructuring 

Liabilities  related  to  restructuring  @Road's  operations  that  meet  the  requirements  of  EITF  95-3,  “Recognition  of 
Liabilities in  Connection with a Purchase Business Combination,” were recorded as adjustments to the purchase price 
and an increase in goodwill. Liabilities related to restructuring the Company's operations were recorded as expense in the 
Company's Consolidated Statements of Income in the period that the costs were incurred. 

Deferred Income Tax Assets/Liabilities 

The Company recognized $56.9 million in net deferred tax liabilities for the tax effects of differences between assigned 
values in the purchase price and the tax bases of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. 

@Road Stock Options Assumed 

In accordance with the merger agreement, the Company  assumed all @Road unvested stock options that had exercise 
prices  of  $7.50  or  less.  The  Company  issued  approximately  795,000  stock  options  based  on  an  exchange  ratio  of 
0.268 shares of the Company’s common stock for each unvested stock option with exercise prices of $7.50 or less as of 
February 16, 2007.  The fair value of these assumed options was determined to be $10.1 million which will be expensed 
over  the  remaining  vesting  terms  of  the  assumed  options  which  is  approximately  three  to  four  years.  The  assumed 
options were valued using the binomial model similar to previously granted Trimble stock options. 

Pro-Forma Results 

The following table presents pro-forma results of operations of the Company and @Road, as if the companies had been 
combined  as  of  December  31,  2005.  The  unaudited  pro-forma  results  of  operations  are  not  necessarily  indicative  of 
results that would have occurred had the acquisition taken place on December 31, 2005 or of future results.  Included in 
the pro-forma results are fair value adjustments based on the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of 
the acquisition date of February 16, 2007 and adjustments for interest expense related to debt and stock options assumed 
as part of the merger consideration. 

The Company excluded the effect of non-recurring items for both periods presented as the impact is short-term in nature. 
The pro-forma information is as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

December 28, 
2007 (a) 

December 29, 
2006 (b) 

(in thousands, except per share data) 
Pro-forma revenue .........................................   $ 
Pro-forma net income ....................................     
Pro-forma basic net income per share ............   $ 
Pro-forma diluted net income per share .........   $ 

1,239,319  
114,835  
0.96  
0.92  

 $ 

 $ 
 $ 

1,017,852  
69,959  
0.60  
0.57  

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historical  results  through  the  acquisition  date  of  February  16,  2007  as  though  they  had  been  combined  as  of 
December  31,  2005.  Pro-forma  adjustments  have  been  made  based  on  the  fair  values  of  assets  acquired  and 
liabilities assumed as of February 16, 2007.  Pro-forma revenue includes a $2.8 million increase due to the timing of 
recognizing  deferred  revenue  write-downs  and  customer  contracts  where  the  product  was  delivered  prior  to  the 
acquisition date.   Pro-forma net income includes a $0.7 million increase due to the timing of recognizing revenue 
write-downs  and  related  deferred  cost  of  sales  write-downs,  amortization  of  intangible  assets  related  to  the 
acquisition of $2.2 million, and interest expense for debt used to purchase @Road of $1.4 million. The year to date 
amounts provided herein include adjustments to previously filed pro-forma numbers in the Company’s 10-Q’s. 

(b)  The  pro-forma  results  of  operations  represent  the  Company’s  results  for  fiscal  2006  together  with  @Road’s 
historical results had they been combined as of December 31, 2005.  Pro-forma adjustments have been made based 
on the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date of February 16, 2007.  Pro-
forma revenue for fiscal 2006 includes a $22.0 million decrease due to deferred revenue write-downs and customer 
contracts  for which  the product was  delivered prior  to  the  acquisition date.  Pro-forma  net  income  for fiscal  2006 
includes  revenue  write-downs  and  related  deferred  cost  of  sales  write-downs  of  $3.1  million,  amortization  of 
intangible assets related to the acquisition of $18.3 million, and interest expense for debt used to purchase @Road of 
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Other Acquisitions 

The following is a summary of business combinations other than @Road made by the Company during fiscal 2008, 2007 
and 2006: 

Acquisition 

   Primary Service or Product 

   Operating 
Segment 

   Acquisition 

Date 

   Hydraulic and electronic controls for the agriculture 

   Field Solutions 

   December 3, 2008 

Rawson Control 
Systems 
FastMap 
and GeoSite 

Callidus Precision 
Systems Assets 
Toposys 

equipment industry 

   Field-based software suite for GIS and software 
solution for land surveyors and construction 
professionals 

   3D laser scanning solutions 

   Aerial data collection systems comprised of LiDAR 

and metric cameras 

TruCount 

   Air and electric clutches that automate individual 

planter row shut-off 

RolleiMetric 

   Metric camera systems for aerial imaging and 

terrestrial close range photogrammetry 

SECO 

   Accessories for the geomatics, surveying, mapping, 

Géo-3D 

   Roadside infrastructure asset inventory solutions 

and construction industries 

Crain Enterprises 

   Accessories for the geomatics, surveying, mapping, 

and construction industries 

   Office and field software solutions for the cadastral 

HHK Datentechnik 
GmbH 
UtilityCenter 
Ingenieurbüro 
Breining GmbH 
Inpho GmbH 

survey market 

survey market 

   Field service management software for utilities 
   Office and field software solutions for the cadastral 

   Photogrammetry and digital surface modeling 

software for aerial surveying, mapping and remote 
sensing applications 

mapping solutions 

   Enterprise field service management and mobile 

   Desktop software tools 

   Real-time, interactive 3D intelligence software 

Spacient 
Technologies, Inc. 
Meridian Project 
Systems, Inc. 
XYZ Solutions, 
Inc. 
Visual Statement, 
Inc. 
Intransix 
BitWyse Solutions, 
Inc. 
Eleven 
Technology, Inc. 
Quantm 
International, Inc. 
XYZs of GPS, Inc.    Real-time Global Navigation Satellite System 

   Mobile GPS applications 
   Engineering and construction information 

   Transportation route optimization solution 

   Mobile application software 

management software 

Advanced Public 
Safety, Inc. 

   Mobile and handheld software for public safety 

   Field Solutions 

        and 
Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Field Solutions 

   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Field Solutions 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 

   November 28, 2008

   November 28, 2008

   November 13, 2008

   October 30, 2008 

   October 20, 2008 

   July 29, 2008 

   January 22, 2008 

   January 8, 2008 

   December 19, 2007

   November 8, 2007 
   September 19, 2007

   February 13, 2007 

   Field  Solutions 

   November 21, 2006

Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Mobile Solutions 

   October 27, 2006 

   October 11, 2006 

   Advanced Devices    April 21, 2006 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Mobile Solutions 

   April 28, 2006 

   May 1, 2006 

   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Engineering & 
Construction 
   Mobile Solutions 

   April 5, 2006 

   February 26, 2006 

   December 29, 2006

   Enterprise project management and lifecycle software   Engineering & 

   November 7, 2006 

The  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  include  the  operating  results  of  each  of  these  businesses  from  the  date  of 
acquisition.  Pro-forma  results  of  operations  have  not  been  presented  because  the  effects  of  each  of  these  acquisitions 
were not material to the Company’s results. 

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The  total purchase  consideration  for  each  of  the  above  acquisitions was  allocated  to  the  assets  acquired  and  liabilities 
assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. The fair value of intangible assets acquired is 
generally determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis. Acquisition costs directly related to the acquisitions were 
capitalized. 

At the date of each acquisition, the projects associated with in-process research and development (IPR&D) efforts had 
not  yet  reached  technological  feasibility  and  the  research  and  development  in  process  had  no  alternative  future  uses. 
Accordingly, the value assigned to these IPR&D amounts were charged to expense on the respective acquisition date of 
each of the acquired companies. The Company recorded IPR&D expense of $1.9 million relating to acquisitions made in 
fiscal 2006.   The IPR&D of $2.1 million recorded during fiscal 2007 related entirely to the acquisition of @Road. There 
was no IPR&D associated with acquisitions in fiscal 2008. 

The  following  table  summarizes  the  Company’s  business  combinations  completed  during  fiscal  years  2008,  2007  and 
2006 other than @Road (in thousands): 

Fiscal Years Ended 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

December 29, 
2006 

Purchase price ...................................................   $
Acquisition costs * ............................................     
Total purchase price ...................................   $

99,948  
2,623  
102,571  

Purchase price allocation: 

Fair value of net assets acquired ....................   $
Identified intangible assets .............................     
In-process research and development ............     
Deferred tax liability ......................................     
Goodwill ........................................................     
Total ...........................................................   $

7,238  
50,242  
-  
(3,426) 
48,517  
102,571  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

49,311  
956  
50,267  

9,504  
19,937  
-  
(2,763) 
23,589  
50,267  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

114,442  
2,650  
117,092  

7,960  
51,613  
1,930  
(14,723) 
70,312  
117,092  

*  Acquisition  costs  consist  of  legal,  advisory,  and  accounting  fees  as  well  as  $0.4  million  of  restructuring  related 
liabilities in fiscal 2008. 

None of the amounts assigned to goodwill above are expected to be deductible for tax purposes. 

Certain acquisitions include additional earn-out cash payments based on future revenue derived from existing products 
and other product milestones. These earn-out payments are considered additional purchase price consideration. Earn-out 
cash  payments  made  for  fiscal  2008,  fiscal  2007  and  fiscal  2006  were  $7.2  million,  $11.8  million  and  $4.5  million 
respectively. Earn-outs and changes in purchase price allocation estimates were recorded as purchase price adjustments 
and  goodwill  adjustments. Acquisitions  made  by  the  Company  have  additional  potential  earn-out  cash  payments  in 
excess of that recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet not to exceed approximately $44.7 million. 

Intangible Assets 

The following tables present details of the Company’s total intangible assets: 

January 2, 2009 

Gross 

(in thousands) 
Developed product technology .....................................   $ 188,391 
20,254 
Trade names and trademarks ........................................    
124,596 
Customer relationships .................................................    
37,913 
Distribution rights and other intellectual properties (*)    
 $ 371,154 

 $ 

 $ 

(78,867)   $ 
(13,100)     
(40,263)     
(10,023)     
(142,253)   $ 

Amount 

109,524 
7,154 
84,333 
27,890 
228,901 

   Carrying 
Amount 

      Accumulated 
      Amortization       

      Net Carrying    

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Caterpillar, a related party, during fiscal 2008.   The fair value of the distribution right was estimated using a discounted 
cash flow analysis.  The distribution right will be amortized over its estimated economic life of eight years.  Since the 
distribution right became effective at year end, there is no accumulated amortization recorded as of January 2, 2009. 

(in thousands) 
Developed product technology ................................
Trade names and trademarks ...................................
Customer relationships ............................................
Distribution rights and other intellectual properties

December 28, 2007 

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount 

      Accumulated 
      Amortization 

      Net Carrying 

Amount 

 $

 $

157,394 
19,192 
110,802 
13,479 
300,867 

$ 

$ 

(58,273) 
(12,490) 
(24,435) 
(7,892) 
(103,090) 

 $ 

 $ 

99,121 
6,702 
86,367 
5,587 
197,777 

The weighted-average amortization period is six years for developed product technology, eight years for trade names and 
trademarks, seven years for customer relationships and seven years for distribution rights and other intellectual properties. 

The following table presents details of the amortization expense of purchased and other intangible assets as reported in 
the Consolidated Statements of Income: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

Reported as: 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

December 29, 
2006 

Cost of sales ...................................................   $
Operating expenses ........................................     
Total ...........................................................   $

22,690  
22,376  
45,066  

 $ 

 $ 

19,778  
18,966  
38,744  

 $ 

 $ 

5,353  
7,906  
13,259  

The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets as of January 2, 2009, is as follows (in thousands): 

2009 ..................................................................  $ 
2010 ..................................................................    
2011 ..................................................................    
2012 ..................................................................    
2013 ..................................................................    
Thereafter .........................................................    
Total ..................................................................  $ 

50,329 
48,164 
43,474 
34,727 
31,146 
21,061 
228,901 

Goodwill 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal 2008 are as follows (in thousands): 

Engineering 
and 
Construction     

Field 
Solutions 

Mobile 
Solutions 

Advanced 
Devices 

Total 

Balance as of December 28, 2007 ................. $ 317,886   $
Additions due to acquisitions ........................   
Purchase price adjustments ...........................    
Foreign currency translation adjustments .....   
Balance as of January 2, 2009 ...................... $ 363,908   $

44,999
15,280
(14,257)

5,224  $ 337,661   $
3,518
1,909
-

-
(4,675)
(4,265)

10,651  $ 328,721   $

-
-

15,079    $  675,850
  48,517
  12,514
(2,788) 
  (21,310)
12,291    $  715,571

The  purchase  price  adjustments  relate  entirely  to  business  acquisitions  prior  to  fiscal  2008.  Total  purchase  price 
adjustments  of  $12.5  million  recorded  during  fiscal  2008  are  comprised  of  earn-out  payments  of  $7.2  million,  tax 
adjustments of $4.4 million, and $0.9 million for changes in purchase price allocation estimates. 

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Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies Joint Venture 

On April 1, 2002, Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC (CTCT), a joint venture formed by the Company and 
Caterpillar  began  operations.  CTCT  develops  advanced  electronic  guidance  and  control  products  for  earth  moving 
machines in the construction and mining industries. The joint venture is 50% owned by the Company and 50% owned by 
Caterpillar, with equal voting rights. The joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under the 
equity  method,  the  Company’s  share  of  profits  and  losses  are  included  in  Income  from  joint  ventures  in  the  Non-
operating income, net section of the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company recorded a profit of $8.0 million, 
$7.8  million  and  $5.7  million  as  its  proportionate  share  of  CTCT  net  income  (loss)  in  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006, 
respectively.  During  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006,  dividends  received  from  CTCT,  amounted  to  $10.5  million,  $2.3 
million and $2.0 million, and were recorded against Other non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The 
carrying amount of the investment in CTCT was $7.0 million at January 2, 2009 and $9.6 million at December 28, 2007, 
and is included in Other non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

The  Company  acts  as  a  contract  manufacturer  for  CTCT.  Products  are  manufactured  based  on  orders  received  from 
CTCT and are sold at direct cost plus a mark-up for the Company’s overhead costs to CTCT. CTCT then resells products 
at  cost  plus  a  mark-up  in  consideration  for  CTCT’s  research  and  development  efforts  to  both  Caterpillar  and  to  the 
Company  for  sales  through  their  respective  distribution  channels.  Generally,  the  Company  sells  products  through  its 
after-market dealer channel, and Caterpillar sells products for factory and dealer installation. CTCT does not have net 
inventory on its balance sheet in that the resale of products to Caterpillar and the Company occur simultaneously when 
the  products  are  purchased  from  the  Company.  In  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006,  the  Company  recorded  $11.7  million, 
$11.5  million  and  $8.4  million  of  revenue,  respectively,  and  $10.5  million,  $10.3  million  and  $7.3  million  of  cost  of 
sales,  respectively,  for  the  manufacturing  of  products  sold  by  the  Company  to  CTCT  and  then  sold  through  the 
Caterpillar distribution channel.  In addition, in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded $21.4 million, $25.1 
million and $19.5 million in net cost of sales for the manufacturing of products sold by the Company to CTCT and then 
repurchased by the Company upon sale through the Company’s distribution channel. 

In  addition,  the  Company  received  reimbursement  of  employee-related  costs  from  CTCT  for  company  employees 
dedicated to CTCT or performance of work for CTCT totaling $13.6 million, $13.7 million and $13.5 million for fiscal 
2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The reimbursements were offset against operating expense. 

At  January  2,  2009  and  December  28,  2007,  the  Company  had  amounts  due  to  and  from  CTCT.  Receivables  and 
payables to CTCT are settled individually with terms comparable to other non-related parties.  The amounts due to and 
from CTCT are presented on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  At January 2, 2009 and December 28, 
2007,  the  receivables  from  CTCT  were  $4.1  million  and $5.6  million,  respectively,  and  are  included  within  Accounts 
receivable, net, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  As of the same dates, the payables due to CTCT were $3.1million 
and $5.2 million, respectively, and are included within Accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Nikon-Trimble Joint Venture 

On March 28, 2003, Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd (Nikon-Trimble), a joint venture was formed by the Company and Nikon 
Corporation. The joint venture began operations in July 2003 and is 50% owned by the Company and 50% owned by 
Nikon, with equal voting rights. It focuses on the design and manufacture of surveying instruments including mechanical 
total stations and related products. 

The  joint  venture  is  accounted  for  under  the  equity  method  of  accounting.  Under  the  equity  method,  the  Company’s 
share of profits and losses are included in Income from joint ventures in the Non-operating income (expense) section of 
the Consolidated Statements of Income. In fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded a profit of $23,000, $0.6 
million and $1.3 million, respectively, as its proportionate share of Nikon-Trimble net income (loss). During fiscal 2008, 
2007 and 2006, dividends received from Nikon-Trimble, amounted to $0.2 million, $0.6 million and $0.3 million, and 
were  recorded  against  Other  non-current  assets  on  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets.  The  carrying  amount  of  the 
investment  in  Nikon-Trimble  was  approximately  $13.9  million  at  January  2,  2009  and $13.4  million  at  December  28, 
2007, and is included in Other non-current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

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Nikon-Trimble  is  the  distributor  in  Japan  for  Nikon  and  the  Company’s  products.  The  Company  is  the  exclusive 
distributor outside of Japan for Nikon branded survey products. For products sold by the Company to Nikon-Trimble, 
revenue  is  recognized by  the  Company  on a  sell-through  basis  from  Nikon-Trimble  to  the  end  customer.  Profits  from 
these inter-company sales are eliminated. 

The terms and conditions of the sales of products from the Company to Nikon-Trimble are comparable with those of the 
standard distribution agreements which the Company maintains with its dealer channel and margins earned are similar to 
those from  third party  dealers.  Similarly,  the  purchases of  product by  the  Company  from  Nikon-Trimble  are  made  on 
terms comparable with the arrangements which Nikon maintained with its international distribution channel prior to the 
formation of the joint venture with the Company.  The Company recorded $15.3 million, $12.6 million and $13.9 million 
of revenue, and $11.0 million, $6.7 million and $6.6 million of cost of sales for the manufacturing of products sold by 
the Company to Nikon-Trimble. 

At January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007, the Company had amounts due to and from Nikon-Trimble.  Receivables 
and payables to Nikon-Trimble are settled individually with terms comparable to other non-related parties.  The amounts 
due to and from Nikon-Trimble are presented on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At January 2, 2009 
and December 28, 2007, the amounts due from Nikon-Trimble were $2.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and are 
included within Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  As of the same dates, the amounts due to 
Nikon-Trimble  were  $2.3  million  and  $5.7  million,  respectively,  and  are  included  within  Accounts  payable  on  the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

VirtualSite Solutions Joint Venture 

On  October  3,  2008,  VirtualSite  Solutions  (VSS),  a  joint  venture  formed  by  the  Company  and  Caterpillar  began 
operations.  The Company contributed $7.8 million in exchange for a 65% ownership and Caterpillar contributed $4.2 
million for a 35% ownership in VSS.  VSS develops software for fleet management and connected worksite solutions for 
both Caterpillar and Trimble and in turn, sells software subscription services to Caterpillar and Trimble, which are sold 
through Caterpillar's and the Company's respective distribution channels.  For financial reporting purposes, VSS’s assets 
and liabilities are consolidated with those of the Company, as are its results of operations, which are reported under the 
Engineering  and  Construction  segment.  Caterpillar’s  35%  interest  is  included  in  the  overall  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements as minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries.  

NOTE 6: CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS 

The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items: 

As of 

(in thousands) 
Inventories: 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

Raw materials ............................................   $ 
Work-in-process ........................................      
Finished goods ...........................................      
Total inventories, net .................................   $ 

71,319   
5,551   
84,023   
160,893   

$ 

$ 

63,465 
9,267 
70,286 
143,018 

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$11.0 million at December 28, 2007. 

As of 

(in thousands) 
Property and equipment, net: 

January 2, 
2009 

    December 28,   
2007 

Machinery and equipment ..................................    $ 
Furniture and fixtures .........................................   
Leasehold improvements ...................................   
Buildings ............................................................   
Land ...................................................................   

Less accumulated depreciation ..........................   

Total ...............................................................    $ 

88,067   $ 
12,140  
16,432  
6,519  
1,383  
124,541  
(74,366) 
50,175  $ 

79,956  
   10,974  
   15,391  
6,527  
1,384  
   114,232  
   (62,788) 
51,444  

As of 

(in thousands) 
Other Non-Current Liabilities: 

January 2, 
2009 

     December 28,    
2007 

Deferred compensation .......................................   $ 
Pension ................................................................      
Deferred rent .......................................................      
Unrecognized tax benefits ...................................      
Other non-current liabilities ................................      
Total .................................................................   $ 

6,631   $ 
5,439      
4,303      
34,275      
10,905      
61,553   $ 

8,646    
6,646    
5,215    
25,774    
9,847    
56,128    

As  of  January  2,  2009,  the  Company  has  $34.3  million  of  unrecognized  tax  benefits  included  in  Other  non-current 
liabilities that, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective income tax rate in future periods and interest and/or 
penalties related to income tax matters. 

NOTE 7: REPORTING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 

Trimble  is  a  designer  and  distributor  of  positioning  products  and  applications  enabled  by  GPS,  optical,  laser,  and 
wireless communications technology. The Company provides products for diverse applications in its targeted markets. 

To achieve distribution, marketing, production, and technology advantages, the Company manages its operations in the 
following four segments: 

•  Engineering and Construction — Consists of products currently used by survey and construction professionals in 
the field for positioning, data collection, field computing, data management, and machine guidance and control. 
The  applications  served  include  surveying,  road,  runway,  construction,  site  preparation  and  building 
construction. 

•  Field  Solutions  —  Consists  of  products  that  provide  solutions  in  a  variety  of  agriculture  and  geographic 
information systems (GIS) applications. In agriculture these include precise land leveling and machine guidance 
systems. In GIS they include handheld devices and software that enable the collection of data on assets for a 
variety of governmental and private entities. 

•  Mobile  Solutions  —  Consists  of  products  that  enable  end users  to  monitor  and  manage  their  mobile  assets  by 
communicating location and activity-relevant information from the field to the office. Trimble offers a range of 
products  that  address  a  number  of  sectors  of  this  market  including  truck  fleets,  security,  and  public  safety 
vehicles. 

•  Advanced Devices — The various operations that comprise this segment were aggregated on the basis that no 
single  operation  accounted  for  more  than  10%  of  Trimble’s  total  revenue,  operating  income or  assets.  This 
segment is comprised of the Component Technologies, Military and Advanced Systems, Applanix and Trimble 
Outdoors businesses. 

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operations  before  income  taxes,  and  some  corporate  allocations.  Trimble  and  each  of  its  segments  employ  consistent 
accounting policies. 

The following table presents revenue, operating income (loss), and identifiable assets for the four segments. Operating 
income  (loss) is  net  revenue less  operating expense,  excluding  general  corporate  expense,  amortization  of  intangibles, 
amortization  of  inventory  step-up  charges,  in-process  research  and  development  expense,  restructuring  charges,  non-
operating income (expense), and income taxes. The identifiable assets that Trimble's Chief Operating Decision Maker, 
its Chief Executive Officer, views by segment are accounts receivable and inventories. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28,      December 29,  

2007 

2006 

637,118 
136,157 

139,230 
37,377 

60,854 
2,550 

102,948 
10,084 

940,150 
186,168 

157,673    $
12,517     

120,692    $
17,276     

200,614    $
60,933     

743,291    $
174,177     

119,745    $
24,445      

167,113    $
11,328      

300,708    $
109,489      

741,668    $
126,014      

(in thousands) 
Engineering & Construction 
Revenue ............................................................................................................   $
Operating income ..............................................................................................    
Field Solutions 
Revenue ............................................................................................................   $
Operating income ..............................................................................................    
Mobile Solutions 
Revenue ............................................................................................................   $
Operating income ..............................................................................................    
Advanced Devices 
Revenue ............................................................................................................   $
Operating income ..............................................................................................    
Total 
Revenue ............................................................................................................   $ 1,329,234    $ 1,222,270    $
Operating income ..............................................................................................    
264,903     
Engineering & Construction 
Accounts receivable ..........................................................................................   $
Inventories ........................................................................................................    
Goodwill ...........................................................................................................    
Field Solutions 
Accounts receivable ..........................................................................................   $
Inventories ........................................................................................................    
Goodwill ...........................................................................................................    
Mobile Solutions 
Accounts receivable ..........................................................................................   $
Inventories ........................................................................................................    
Goodwill ...........................................................................................................    
Advanced Devices 
Accounts receivable ..........................................................................................   $
Inventories ........................................................................................................    
Goodwill ...........................................................................................................    
Total 
Accounts receivable (1) ....................................................................................   $
Inventories ........................................................................................................    
Goodwill ...........................................................................................................    

204,269    $
160,893      
715,571      

125,734    $
104,934      
363,908      

23,736    $
16,391      
328,721      

37,791    $
21,778      
10,651      

17,008    $
17,790      
12,291      

271,276      

239,884        
143,018        
675,850        

158,913        
89,780        
317,886        

25,469        
18,781        
337,661        

37,294        
15,745        
5,224        

18,208        
18,712        
15,079        

(1) As presented, accounts receivable represents trade receivables, net, which are specified between segments. 

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is as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 
Consolidated segment operating income ...........................  $
Unallocated corporate expense ..........................................   
Restructuring charges ........................................................   
Amortization of purchased intangible assets .....................   
In-process research and development ................................   
Consolidated operating income .........................................   
Non-operating expense, net ...............................................   
Consolidated income before income taxes ........................  $

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28, 

      December 29, 

2007 

2006 

271,276 
(36,284)
(4,641)
(44,891)
- 
185,460 
6,502 
191,962 

 $ 

 $ 

264,903  
(42,914) 
(3,025) 
(38,585) 
(2,112) 
178,267  
5,489  
183,756  

 $ 

 $ 

186,168 
(35,798)
- 
(13,074)
(1,930)
135,366 
12,726 
148,092 

The  geographic  distribution  of  Trimble’s  revenue  and  identifiable  assets  is  summarized  in  the  tables  below.  Other 
foreign countries include Canada, and countries in South and Central America, the Middle East, and Africa.  Revenue is 
defined  as  revenue  from  external  customers.  Identifiable  assets  indicated  in  the  table  below  exclude  inter-company 
receivables, investments in subsidiaries, goodwill, and intangibles assets. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28, 

      December 29, 

2007 

2006 

Revenue (1): 
646,734 
United States ....................................................................   $
333,436 
Europe ..............................................................................    
182,952 
Asia Pacific ......................................................................    
166,112 
Other non-US countries ....................................................    
Total consolidated revenue ...............................................   $ 1,329,234 

 $ 

 $ 

608,137  
325,888  
146,545  
141,700  
1,222,270  

 $ 

 $ 

511,030 
231,428 
112,465 
85,227 
940,150 

(1) Revenue attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. 

Transfers between U.S. and non-U.S. geographic areas are made at prices based on total costs and contributions of the 
supplying  geographic  area.  The  Company's  subsidiaries  in  Asia  have  derived  revenue  from  commissions  from  U.S. 
operations in each of the periods presented. This commission revenue and expense is excluded from total revenue in the 
preceding table. No single customer or country other than the United States accounted for 10% or more of Trimble's total 
revenue in fiscal years 2008, 2007, and 2006. 

As of 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

Identifiable assets: 
United States ......................................................................... 
Europe ................................................................................... 
Asia Pacific and other non-US countries ............................... 
Total identifiable assets ......................................................... 

 $ 

 $ 

441,947  
179,350  
42,649  
663,946  

 $ 

 $ 

381,755  
217,422  
36,167  
635,344  

NOTE 8: RESTRUCTURING CHARGES 

Restructuring expense for the three years ended January 2, 2009 was as follows: 

(in thousands) 

2008 

2007 

2006 

Severance and benefits ...............    $ 

4,641  

   $ 

3,025  

   $ 

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cost  structure  of  the  Company,  with  approximately  100  employees  affected  worldwide.  Of  the  total  restructuring 
expense, $2.7 million is shown as a separate line within Operating expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements 
of Income, and $1.9 million is included within Cost of sales.  Additionally, $4.1 million is related to the Engineering and 
Construction segment and $0.5 million is related to the Mobile Solutions segment. As a result of above decisions, the 
Company  expects  restructuring  activities  in  the  Engineering  and  Construction  segment  to  result  in  additional 
restructuring expense totaling approximately $1.8 million through the first quarter of 2010. 

During fiscal 2007, restructuring expense of $3.0 million was for charges associated with the Company’s acquisition of 
@Road.  The  restructuring  expense  was  related  to  the  acceleration  of  vesting  of  employee  stock  options  for  certain 
terminated @Road employees, of which $1.4 million was settled in cash and $1.6 million was recorded as Shareholders’ 
equity. 

Restructuring costs associated with business combinations: 
In addition to the restructuring expense in fiscal 2008, costs associated with exiting activities of companies the Company 
acquired in fiscal 2008 was $0.4 million, consisting of severance and benefits costs. These costs were recognized as a 
liability assumed in the purchase business combinations and were included in the allocation of the cost to acquisitions 
and accordingly, resulted in an increase to goodwill rather than an expense in fiscal 2008. The Company also had $0.9 
million in restructuring activity reversals related to costs associated with exiting activities of pre-merger @Road.  The 
reversals were primarily due to severance and benefits costs for employees whose positions were retained in a variety of 
functions. The reversals were recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as a reduction of the liability assumed in the 
purchase business combination that had been included in the allocation of the cost to acquire @Road and, accordingly, 
resulted in a decrease to goodwill rather than an expense reduction in fiscal 2008. 

In addition to the restructuring expense in fiscal 2007, costs associated with exiting activities of pre-merger @Road of 
$3.6  million,  consisted  of  severance  and  benefits  costs.  These  costs  were  recognized  as  a  liability  assumed  in  the 
purchase  business  combination  and  were  included  in  the  allocation  of  the  cost  to  acquire  @Road  and  accordingly, 
resulted in an increase to goodwill rather than an expense in fiscal 2007. 

Restructuring liability: 
The following table summarizes the restructuring activity for 2007 and 2008 (in thousands): 

Balance as of December 30, 2006 .......................   $ 
Acquisition related ...........................................     
Charges ............................................................     
Payments ..........................................................     
Adjustment .......................................................     
Balance as of December 28, 2007 .......................   $ 
Acquisition related ...........................................     
Charges ............................................................     
Payments ..........................................................     
Adjustment .......................................................     
Balance as of January 2, 2009 .............................   $ 

744  
3,547  
3,025  
(6,004) 
14  
1,326  
355  
4,641  
(3,351) 
(1,054) 
1,917  

As  of  January  2,  2009,  the  $1.9  million  restructuring  accrual  consists  of  severance  and  benefits.  Of  the  $1.9  million 
restructuring accrual, $0.7 million is included in Other current liabilities and is expected to be settled by the first half of 
fiscal  2009.  The  remaining  balance  of  $1.2  million  is  included  in  Other  non-current  liabilities  and  is  expected  to  be 
settled by the first quarter of fiscal 2010. 

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NOTE 9: LONG-TERM DEBT 

Long-term debt consisted of the following: 

As of 
(in thousands) 

 Credit Facilities: 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28,    
2007 

Term loan ..........................................................  $ 
Revolving credit facility ....................................    
Promissory notes and other ...................................    
Total debt ..........................................................    

-  
151,000  
588  
151,588  

 $ 

Less current portion of long-term debt .................    
Non-current portion ...........................................  $ 

124  
151,464  

 $ 

60,000  
-  
690  
60,690  

126  
60,564  

On  July  28,  2005,  the  Company  entered  into  a  $200  million  unsecured  revolving  credit  agreement  (the  2005  Credit 
Facility) with a syndicate of 10 banks with The Bank of Nova Scotia as the administrative agent.  On February 16, 2007, 
the Company amended its existing $200 million unsecured revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of 11 banks with 
The  Bank  of  Nova  Scotia  as  the  administrative  agent  (the  2007  Credit  Facility).  Under  the  2007  Credit  Facility,  the 
Company exercised the option in the existing credit agreement to increase the availability under the revolving credit line 
by  $100  million,  for  an  aggregate  availability  of  up  to  $300  million,  and  extended  the  maturity  date  of  the  revolving 
credit line by 18 months, from July 2010 to February 2012.  Up to $25 million of the availability under the revolving 
credit line may be used to issue letters of credit, and up to $20 million may be used for paying off other debts or loans.  
The maximum leverage ratio under the 2007 Credit Facility is 3.00:1.00.  The funds available under the new 2007 Credit 
Facility may be used by the Company for acquisitions, stock repurchases, and general corporate purposes. As of August 
20, 2008, the Company amended its 2007 Credit Facility to allow it to redeem, retire or purchase common stock of the 
Company. In addition, the definition of the fixed charge was amended to exclude the impact of redemptions, retirements, 
or purchases common stock of the Company from the fixed charges coverage ratio. 

In  addition,  during  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  2007  the  Company  incurred  a  five-year  term  loan  under  the  2007  Credit 
Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $100 million, which was repaid in full during fiscal 2008.  As of January 2, 
2009, the Company had an outstanding balance on the revolving credit line of $151.0 million. 

The  Company  may  borrow  funds  under  the  2007  Credit  Facility  in  U.S.  Dollars  or  in  certain  other  currencies,  and 
borrowings will bear interest, at the Company's option, at either: (i) a base rate, based on the administrative agent's prime 
rate, plus a margin of between 0% and 0.125%, depending on the Company's leverage ratio as of its most recently ended 
fiscal  quarter,  or  (ii)  a  reserve-adjusted  rate  based  on  the  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (LIBOR),  Euro  Interbank 
Offered Rate (EURIBOR), Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate (STIBOR), or other agreed-upon rate, depending on the 
currency borrowed, plus a margin of between 0.625% and 1.125%, depending on the Company's leverage ratio as of the 
most recently ended fiscal quarter. The Company's obligations under the 2007 Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain 
of the Company's domestic subsidiaries. 

The  2007  Credit  Facility  contains  customary  affirmative,  negative  and  financial  covenants  including,  among  other 
requirements, negative covenants that restrict the Company's ability to dispose of assets, create liens, incur indebtedness, 
repurchase stock, pay dividends, make acquisitions, make investments, enter into mergers and consolidations and make 
capital  expenditures,  within  certain  limitations,  and  financial  covenants  that  require  the  maintenance  of  leverage  and 
fixed  charge  coverage  ratios.  The  2007  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 the Company's obligations under the 2007 Credit Facility, however that 
acceleration  will  be  automatic  in  the  case  of  bankruptcy  and  insolvency  events  of  default.  As  of  January  2,  2009  the 
Company was in compliance with all financial debt covenants. 

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As of January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007, the Company had notes payable totaling approximately $588,000 and 
$690,000, respectively, consisting of government loans to foreign subsidiaries. 

NOTE 10: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

Operating Leases 

On  February  16,  2007,  the  Company  acquired  @Road  and  assumed  the  lease  for  its  primary  facility  in  Fremont, 
California.  The lease agreement has a five year term, commencing February 1, 2005 and ending May 16, 2010. 

On January 13, 2006, the Company entered into a lease agreement for the lease of real property located in Westminster, 
Colorado.   The lease agreement has a seven year term, commencing June 1, 2006 and ending May 31, 2013. 

On  May  13,  2005,  the  Company  entered  into  a  lease  agreement  for  the  lease  of  real  property  located  in  Sunnyvale, 
California. The lease agreement has a seven year term, commencing January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2012. 

The Company's principal facilities in the United States are leased under various cancelable and non-cancelable operating 
leases that expire at various dates through 2013. For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, Trimble records a 
deferred rent liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortizes the deferred rent over the terms of the leases as 
reductions to rent expense on the consolidated statements of income. The Company has options to renew certain of these 
leases for an additional five years. 

Future minimum payments required under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands): 

2009 ......................................................................   $ 
2010 ......................................................................     
2011 ......................................................................     
2012 ......................................................................     
2013 ......................................................................     
Thereafter .............................................................     
Total .....................................................................   $ 

17,598  
12,084  
7,666  
5,631  
1,044  
156  
44,179  

Net rent expense under operating leases was $16.2 million in fiscal 2008, $14.2 million in fiscal 2007, and $10.5 million 
in fiscal 2006. Sublease income was $49,000, $39,000 and $44,000 for fiscal 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. 

Additionally,  as  of  January  2,  2009,  the  Company  had  acquisition  earn-outs  of  $6.3  million  and  holdbacks  of  $20.8 
million  recorded  in  “Other  current  liabilities”  and  “Other  non-current  liabilities.”  The  maximum  remaining  payments, 
including the $6.3 million and $20.8 million recorded, will not exceed $71.7 million. The remaining payments are based 
upon  targets  achieved  or  events  occurring  over  time  that  would  result  in  amounts  paid  that  may  be  lower  than  the 
maximum remaining payments.  The remaining earn-outs and holdbacks are payable through 2012. 

At  January  2,  2009,  the  company  had  unconditional  purchase  obligations  of  approximately  $68.7  million.  These 
unconditional purchase obligations primarily represent open non-cancelable purchase orders for material purchases with 
our vendors.  Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. 

NOTE 11: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

As discussed in Note 2, SFAS No. 157, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and 
requires  enhanced  disclosures  about  assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value,  became  effective  for  the  Company 
beginning in its first quarter of fiscal 2008. Fair value is defined as the price at which an asset could be exchanged in a 
current transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would 
be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. 
Where  available,  fair  value  is  based  on  observable  market  prices  or  parameters  or  derived  from  such  prices  or 
parameters.  Where  observable  prices  or  inputs  are  not  available,  valuation  models  are  applied.  These  valuation 
techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price 
transparency for the instruments or market and the instruments’ complexity. 

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Assets  and  liabilities  recorded  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis  in  the  Condensed  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  are 
categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical 
levels,  defined  by  SFAS  No.  157  and  directly  related  to  the  amount  of  subjectivity  associated  with  the  inputs  to  fair 
valuation of these assets and liabilities, are as follows: 

Level I – Observable inputs such as unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the 
measurement date. 

Level II – Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or 
liability.  These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or 
similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. 

Level III – Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing 
the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and 
the risk inherent in the inputs to the model. 

Fair Value on a Recurring Basis 

Assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis  are  categorized  in  the  tables  below  based  upon  the 
lowest level of significant input to the valuations. 

(in thousands) 
Assets 
Money market funds (1) .................................   $
Commercial paper (2) ....................................     
Deferred compensation plan assets (3) ..........     
Derivative assets (4) .......................................     
Total ...............................................................   $

Liabilities 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (3) .....   $
Derivative liabilities (4) .................................     
Total ...............................................................   $

Fair Values as of January 2, 2009 

Level I 

Level II 

Level III 

Total 

16,246 
- 
- 
- 
16,246 

- 
- 
- 

 $

 $

 $

 $

- 
12,000 
6,679 
627 
19,306 

6,631 
1,775 
8,406 

 $

 $

 $

 $

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
-  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

16,246 
12,000 
6,679 
627 
35,552 

6,631 
1,775 
8,406 

(1)  The Company may invest some of its cash and cash equivalents in highly liquid investments such as money market 

funds. The fair values are determined using observable quoted prices. 

(2)  The  Company  may  invest  some  of  its  cash  and  cash equivalents  in highly  liquid  investments  such  as  commercial 
paper.  The  fair  values  are  determined  using  observable  quoted  prices  for  similar  assets  in  active  markets.  The 
Company’s  investment  in  commercial  paper  is  part  of  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation’s  (FDIC) 
Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP), which is fully guaranteed by FDIC. 

(3)  The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other 
highly compensated employees. The investment assets and liabilities included in Level II are valued using quoted 
prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in 
markets that are not active. 

(4)  Derivative assets and liabilities included in Level II primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts. The 

fair values are determined using inputs based on observable quoted prices. 

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The  following  table  provides  additional  fair  value  information  relating  to  the  Company’s  financial  instruments 
outstanding: 

As of 

(in thousands) 

Assets: 

Carrying 
Amount 

Fair 
Value 

Carrying 
Amount 

Fair 
Value 

January 2, 2009 

December 28, 2007 

Cash and cash equivalents ..................   $
Forward foreign currency exchange 

147,531 

 $

147,531 

 $

103,202  

 $ 

103,202 

contracts ..........................................     

627 

627 

374  

374 

Liabilities: 

Credit facility ......................................   $
Forward foreign currency exchange 

contracts ..........................................     
Promissory note and other ..................     

151,000 

 $

127,754 

 $

60,000  

 $ 

49,000 

1,775 
588 

1,775 
554 

552  
690  

552 
630 

The fair value of the bank borrowings and promissory notes has been calculated using an estimate of the interest rate the 
Company would have had to pay on the issuance of notes with a similar maturity and discounting the cash flows at that 
rate. The fair values do not give an indication of the amount that Trimble would currently have to pay to extinguish any 
of this debt. 

NOTE 12: INCOME TAXES 

The components of income before income taxes are as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28, 

      December 29, 

2007 

2006 

United States ........................................................................  $
Foreign ................................................................................. 
Total .....................................................................................  $

89,696 
102,266 
191,962 

 $ 

 $ 

126,768  
57,362  
184,130  

 $ 

 $ 

123,800 
24,300 
148,100 

The Company's income tax provision consisted of the following: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28, 

      December 29, 

2007 

2006 

US Federal: 
Current ..................................................................................  $
Deferred ................................................................................ 

US State: 
Current .................................................................................. 
Deferred ................................................................................ 

Foreign: 
Current .................................................................................. 
Deferred ................................................................................ 

Income tax provision ............................................................  $

42,473 
(7,024)
35,449 

5,165 
(2,271)
2,894 

13,976 
(1,829)
12,147 
50,490 

 $ 

 $ 

48,833  
(1,658) 
47,175  

6,374  
(3,669) 
2,705  

10,403  
6,099  
16,502  
66,382  

 $ 

 $ 

47,795 
(2,972)
44,823 

2,967 
(2,168)
799 

(1,493)
305 
(1,188)
44,434 

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income before taxes. The sources and tax effects of the differences are as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

   December 28, 

   December 29, 

2007 

2006 

Expected  tax  from  continuing  operations  at  35%  in  all

years .................................................................................   $

67,187  

 $ 

64,446   

  $ 

51,832  

US State income taxes .........................................................    
Export sales incentives ........................................................    
Foreign tax rate differential .................................................    
US  Federal  and    California  research  and  development 

credits ...............................................................................    
Stock option compensation..................................................    
Other ....................................................................................    
Income tax provision ...........................................................   $

3,339  
-  
(23,553) 

(3,651) 
3,550  
3,618  
50,490  

 $ 

1,654   
(365 ) 
(711 ) 

(2,206 ) 
3,889   
(325 ) 
66,382   

  $ 

(110) 
(4,138) 
(7,682) 

(662) 
3,626  
1,568  
44,434  

Effective tax rate .................................................................    

26%    

36 %      

30%

Deferred  income  taxes  reflect  the  net  effects  of  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and 
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the 
Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 

As of 
(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

Deferred tax liabilities: 
Purchased intangibles ...............................................................................
Depreciation and amortization ..................................................................
Other .........................................................................................................
Total deferred tax liabilities ......................................................................

 $ 

Deferred tax assets: 
Inventory valuation differences ................................................................
Expenses not currently deductible ............................................................
US Federal credit carryforwards ...............................................................
Deferred revenue ......................................................................................
US State credit carryforwards ...................................................................
Warranty ...................................................................................................
US Federal net operating loss  carryforward ............................................
Net foreign tax credits on undistributed foreign earnings .........................
Accruals not currently deductible .............................................................
Total deferred tax assets ...........................................................................
Valuation allowance .................................................................................
Total deferred tax assets ...........................................................................

 $ 

64,737   
24,085   
568   
89,390   

8,298   
8,091   
2,314   
10,850   
11,350   
2,418   
16,272   
19,689   
15,280   
94,562   
(5,787 ) 
88,775   

68,561  
26,720  
183  
95,464  

7,359  
10,044  
2,313  
8,000  
10,011  
2,177  
24,765  
12,857  
17,104  
94,630  
(6,471) 
88,159  

Total net deferred tax liabilities ................................................................

 $ 

(615 ) 

 $ 

(7,305) 

The  Company  has  $15.3  million,  $0.6  million  and  $7.7  million  of  tax  effected  U.S.  federal,  state  and  foreign  net 
operating  loss  carryforwards  (expiring  in  years  2020  through  2028  for  federal  and  state  carryovers,  no  expiration  for 
foreign  carryovers)  from  acquisitions.  Utilization  of  the  Company’s  net  operating  loss  carryforwards  are  subject  to 
annual limitations due to ownership changes provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Company 
has  federal  research  and  development  credit  carryforwards  of  $2.0  million  (expiring  in  years  2019  through  2024)  and 
state research and development credit carryforwards of approximately $15.2 million that can be carried over indefinitely. 

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The Company’s valuation allowance is primarily attributable to acquisition related net operating loss and research and 
development credit carryforwards.  Management believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize 
these deferred tax assets, and, accordingly, a valuation allowance has been established for such amounts. 

On  September  30,  2008,  the  State  of  California  enacted  Assembly  Bill  1452  into  law  which  among  other  provisions, 
suspends  net  operating  loss  deductions  for  2008  and  2009  and  extends  the  carryforward  period  of  any  net  operating 
losses not utilized due to such suspension; adopts the federal 20-year net operating loss carryforward period; phases-in 
the federal two-year net operating loss carryback periods beginning in 2011 and limits the utilization of tax credits to the 
extent of 50 percent of a taxpayer’s taxable income.  The Company recorded additional state tax provision, net of federal 
benefits as a result of this law change in the fourth quarter of 2008. 

The U.S. Federal Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 was signed into law on October 3, 
2008. Under this law, the federal research and development tax credit was retroactively extended for amounts paid or 
incurred after December 31, 2007 and before January 1, 2010. The effect of the change in this law for the Company was 
an increase of $2.4 million in credits for the quarter ended January 2, 2009. 

The  Company’s  policy  with  respect  to  its  undistributed  foreign  subsidiaries’  earnings  is  to  consider  some  of  those 
earnings to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no related provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes has 
been provided.  Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject 
to both U.S. income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and foreign withholding taxes.  As of January 
2,  2009  the  Company’s  foreign  subsidiary  accumulated  undistributed  earnings  that  are  intended  to  be  indefinitely 
reinvested outside the U.S. is approximately $58.3 million.  The amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability on this 
amount is approximately $19.2 million. 

A reconciliation of the change in the unrecognized tax balances (UTB) from December 28, 2007 to January 2, 2009 is as 
follows: 

(in thousands) 

Federal, State 
and Foreign 
Tax 

Accrued 
Interest and 
Penalties 

Unrecognized 
Income Tax 
Benefits 

Balance at December 29, 2006 .........................................................................   $

21,500    $

2,200    $

23,700 

Additions for tax positions related to the current year ......................................    

2,800      

1,000     

3,800 

Additions for tax positions related to prior years ..............................................    

800      

-     

800 

Other reductions for tax positions related to prior years ...................................    

(400)     

(100)    

(500)

Foreign exchange ..............................................................................................    

600      

-     

600 

Balance at December 28, 2007 .........................................................................   $

25,300    $

3,100    $

28,400 

Total UTBs that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate as of 

December 28, 2007 .......................................................................................   $

25,300    $

3,100    $

28,400 

Additions for tax positions related to the current year ......................................    

5,300      

1,320     

6,620 

Additions for tax positions related to prior years ..............................................    

3,800      

-     

3800 

Other reductions for tax positions related to prior years ...................................    

(900)     

(20)    

Foreign exchange ..............................................................................................    

(600)     

-     

(920)

(600)

Balance at January 2, 2009 ...............................................................................   $

32,900    $

4,400     

37,300 

Total UTBs that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate as of 

January 2, 2009 .............................................................................................   $

32,900    $

4,400     

37,300 

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substantially  concluded  all  U.S.  federal  and  state  income  tax  matters  for  years  through  1992.  Non-U.S.  income  tax 
matters  have  been  concluded  for  years  through  2000.  The  Company  is  currently  in  various  stages  of  multiple  year 
examinations by Federal, State, and foreign taxing authorities.  The Company does not anticipate a significant impact to 
the  unrecognized  tax  benefits  balance  with  respect  to  current  tax  examinations.  Although  the  timing  of  the  resolution 
and/or  closure  on  audits  is  highly  uncertain,  the  Company  does  not  believe  that  the  unrecognized  tax  benefits  would 
materially change in the next twelve months.  

The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax 
expense.  The  Company’s  liability  includes  interest  and  penalties  at  January  2,  2009  and  December  30,  2007,  of  $4.4 
million  and  $3.1  million,  respectively,  which  were  recorded  in  Other  non-current  liabilities  in  the  accompanying 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

NOTE 13: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

The components of comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

January 2, 
2009 

    December 28,        December 29,   

2007 

2006 

(in thousands) 
Net income ......................................................................................  $
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $583 in 

2008 and $(636) in 2007 ..............................................................   
Net unrealized actuarial gain (loss) .................................................   
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments .......................................   
Total comprehensive income .......................................................  $

141,472   $

117,374    $ 

103,658 

(31,722)    
43     
(392)    
109,401   $

18,655      
(13)     
(33)     
135,983    $ 

21,709 
- 
4 
125,371 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related tax were as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments .........  
Net unrealized loss on investments ........................................  
Net unrealized actuarial losses ...............................................  
Total accumulated other comprehensive income ...............  

January 2, 
2009 

   December 28,   

2007 

 $ 

 $ 

28,147  
(392) 
(106) 
27,649  

 $ 

 $ 

59,869  
-  
(149) 
59,720  

NOTE 14: EMPLOYEE STOCK BENEFIT PLANS 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“Purchase Plan”) under which an aggregate of 11,550,000 shares 
of Common Stock have been reserved for sale to eligible employees as approved by the shareholders to date. The plan 
permits  full-time  employees  to  purchase  Common  Stock  through  payroll  deductions  at  85%  of  the  lower  of  the  fair 
market value of the Common Stock at the beginning or at the end of each offering period, which is generally six months. 
The amended Purchase Plan terminates on September 30, 2018. In fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, the shares issued under 
the  Purchase  Plan  were  437,833,  430,068 and  195,398  shares,  respectively.  Compensation  expense  recognized  during 
fiscal  2008, 2007  and 2006 related  to  shares  granted under  the  Employee  Stock  Purchase  Plan  was $3.4  million, $2.6 
million and $1.8 million, respectively. At January 2, 2009, the number of shares reserved for future purchases by eligible 
employees was 572,217. 

Restricted Stock Award 

Trimble did not grant any restricted stock awards in fiscal 2008 or fiscal 2007.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, 
the  Company  granted  40,000  shares  of  restricted  common  stock.  The  award  vests  20%  on  June  30,  2005  and  an 
additional 20% each June 30 thereafter. The Company recorded compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of 
Income of $155,000, $191,000 and $191,000 for fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. 

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In  2002,  Trimble’s  board  of  directors  adopted  the  2002  Stock  Plan  (“2002  Plan”).  The  2002  Plan  approved  by  the 
shareholders  provides  for  the  granting  of  incentive  and  non-statutory  stock  options  and  stock  awards  for  up  to 
12,000,000 shares plus any shares currently reserved but unissued to employees, consultants, and directors of Trimble. 
Incentive stock options may be granted at exercise prices that are not less than 100% of the fair market value of Common 
Stock on the date of grant. Employee stock options granted under the 2002 Plan generally have 84-120 month terms, and 
vest at a rate of 20% at the first anniversary of grant and monthly thereafter at an annual rate of 20%, with full vesting 
occurring at the fifth anniversary of the grant. In certain instances, grants vest at a rate of 40% at the second anniversary 
of grant and monthly thereafter at an annual rate of 20% with full vesting occurring at the fifth anniversary of the grant. 
The Company issues new shares for option exercises. The majority of the restricted share units granted under this plan 
vest  100%  after  three  years.  As  of  January  2,  2009,  options  to  purchase  8,651,279  shares  were  outstanding,  156,497 
restricted stock units were unvested, and 1,928,329 were available for future grant under the 2002 Plan. 

@Road Plan 

In  connection  with  the  acquisition  of  @Road  in  February  2007,  the  Company  assumed  all  of  the  outstanding  stock 
options of @Road’s 2000 Stock Option Plan (“@Road Plan”) as well as the plan itself.  The @Road Plan provides for 
the granting of incentive and non-statutory stock options.  Incentive stock options may be granted at exercise prices that 
are not less than 100% of the fair market value of Common Stock on the date of grant.  Employee stock options granted 
under the @Road Plan generally have 120-month terms, and vest at a rate of 20% at the first anniversary of grant and 
monthly  thereafter  at  an  annual  rate  of  20%,  with  full  vesting  occurring  at  the  fifth  anniversary  of  the  grant.  The 
Company  issues  new  shares  for  option  exercises.  As  of  January  2,  2009  options  to  purchase  581,342  shares  were 
outstanding under the @Road Plan.  Shares under this plan are no longer available for grant due to the Merger of @Road 
into Trimble. 

1993 Stock Option Plan 

In 1992, Trimble's board of directors adopted the 1993 Stock Option Plan (“1993 Plan”). The 1993 Plan, as amended to 
date  and  approved  by  shareholders,  provided  for  the  granting  of  incentive  and  non-statutory  stock  options  for  up  to 
19,125,000 shares of Common Stock to employees, consultants, and directors of Trimble. Incentive stock options may be 
granted at exercise prices that are not less than 100% of the fair market value of Common Stock on the date of grant. 
Employee  stock  options  granted  under  the  1993  Plan  have  120-month  terms,  and  vest  at  a  rate  of  20%  at  the  first 
anniversary of grant, and monthly thereafter at an annual rate of 20%, with full vesting occurring at the fifth anniversary 
of  grant.  The  Company  issues  new  shares  for  option  exercises.  As  of  January  2,  2009  options  to  purchase  1,088,594 
shares were outstanding and no shares were available for future grant. 

1992 Employee Stock Bonus Plan 

In 1992, Trimble's board of directors approved the 1992 Employee Stock Bonus Plan ("Bonus Plan"). As of January 2, 
2009,  there  were  no  options  outstanding  to  purchase  shares  and  5,578 were  available  for  future  grant  under  the  1992 
Employee Stock Bonus Plan. 

1990 Director Stock Option Plan 

In  December  1990,  Trimble  adopted  a  Director  Stock  Option  Plan  under  which  an  aggregate  of  1,140,000  shares  of 
Common Stock have been reserved for issuance to non-employee directors as approved by the shareholders to date. At 
January  2,  2009,  options  to  purchase  135,000  shares  were  outstanding,  and  no  shares  were  available  for  future  grants 
under the Director Stock Option Plan. 

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Options Outstanding and Exercisable 

Exercise prices for options outstanding as of January 2, 2009, ranged from $2.67 to $40.59. In view of the wide range of 
exercise prices, Trimble considers it appropriate to provide the following additional information with respect to options 
outstanding at January 2, 2009: 

Range 

Number 
Outstanding 

(in thousands, except for per share data) 

Options Outstanding 

Options Exercisable 

Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise Price 
per Share 

Weighted- 
Average 
Remaining 

   Contractual Life (Years) 

Number 
Exercisable 

Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise Price 
per Share 

   $2.67 – $5.82  
   $6.00 – $7.85  
   $8.02 – $8.50  
   $8.77 – $14.53  
  $14.56 – $17.00  
  $17.06 – $19.78  
$19.96  
  $20.04 – $23.36  
$23.44  
  $23.55 – $40.59  
Total 

1,263  
281  
1,077  
1534  
1,514  
339  
1,280  
227  
1,206  
1,735  
10,456  

 $ 

 $ 

5.05       
6.77       
8.50       
13.65       
16.59       
18.66       
19.96       
21.80       
23.44       
32.96       
17.76       

2.78  
2.30  
4.46  
4.78  
6.58  
6.44  
6.77  
6.87  
4.74  
6.07  
5.25  

1,263   
281   
1,078   
1305   
967   
247   
-   
154   
499   
200   
5,994   

 $ 

 $ 

5.05  
6.77  
8.50  
13.56  
16.49  
18.73  
-  
21.91  
23.44  
30.00  
12.81  

Number Of 
Shares (in 
thousands) 

Weighted- 
Average Exercise 
Price per Share  

Weighted- 
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual 
Term (in years)    

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value 
(in thousands) 

Options outstanding ...........................................     
Options outstanding and expected to vest ..........     
Options exercisable ............................................     

10,456  $ 
9,696    
5,594    

17.76    
17.26    
12.81    

5.27   $ 
5.20     
4.60     

67,317 
65,915 
59,012 

Options outstanding and expected to vest are adjusted for expected forfeitures. The aggregate intrinsic value is the total 
pretax intrinsic value based on the Company’s closing stock price of $22.30 as of January 2, 2009, which would have 
been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. 

As of January 2, 2009, the total unamortized stock option expense is $31.3 million with a weighted-average recognition 
period of 3.3 years. 

Option Activity 

Activity during fiscal 2008, under the combined plans was as follows: 

  Options 

Weighted average 
exercise price 

(in thousands, except for per share data) 

Outstanding at beginning of year ...............   
Granted ...................................................   
Assumed from @Road ...........................   
Exercised ................................................   
Cancelled ................................................   
Outstanding at end of year .........................   

 $ 

10,123 
1,998 
- 
(1,262)    
(403)    
 $ 

10,456 

Available for grant .....................................   

1,934 

80 

15.88  
23.32  
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The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $28.3 million, $68.4 million and 
$48.8  million,  respectively.  Compensation  expense  recognized  during  fiscal  2008,  2007  and  2006  related  to  stock 
options was $11.8 million, $12.3 million and $10.7 million, respectively. 

Restricted Stock Unit Activity 

Activity during fiscal 2008 was as follows: 

Restricted 
Stock Units    

Weighted Average 
Grant-Date Fair Value   

(in thousands, except for per share data) 

Nonvested at beginning of year .....................................   
Granted .......................................................................   
Vested ........................................................................   
Cancelled ....................................................................   
Nonvested at end of year ...............................................   

63   $
99   $
-     
(6)  $
156   $

40.55  
20.19  
-  
38.56  
27.78  

Compensation  expense  recognized  during  fiscal  2008  and  2007  related  to  restricted  stock  units  was  $1.0  million  and 
$65,000, respectively. There were no restricted stock units granted prior to fiscal 2007. As of January 2, 2009, there was 
$2.9 million of total unamortized restricted stock unit compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock units, 
with a weighted-average recognition period of 2.42 years. 

Warrants 

On April 12, 2002, the Company issued to Spectra-Physics Holdings USA, Inc., a warrant to purchase up to 1,128,700 
shares of Trimble’s Common Stock over a fixed period of time. Initially, Spectra-Physics’ warrant entitled it to purchase 
600,000 shares of Common Stock over a five-year period at an exercise price of $5.04 per share. On a quarterly basis 
beginning July 14, 2002, Spectra-Physics’ warrant became exercisable for an additional 750 shares of Common Stock for 
every $1 million of principal and interest outstanding to Spectra-Physics until the obligation was paid off in full. These 
shares are purchasable at a price equal to the average of Trimble’s closing price for the five days immediately proceeding 
the last trading day of each quarter. On July 14, 2002 an additional 52,092 shares became exercisable at an exercise price 
of $4.82 per share. On October 14, 2002 an additional 53,472 shares became exercisable at an exercise price of $3.06. 
On January 14, 2003, an additional 54,852 shares became exercisable at an exercise price of $4.52. On April 14, 2003, 
an additional 28,623 shares became exercisable at an exercise price of $6.69. The approximate fair value of the warrants 
of $2.4 million was determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: contractual life 
of  5-year  period,  risk-free  interest  rate  of  4%;  volatility  of  65%;  and  no  dividends  during  the  contractual  term.  The 
additional  shares  are  exercisable  over  a  5-year  period.  No  additional  shares  will  be  issuable  under  the  warrant  as  the 
underlying  obligation  has  been  paid  off  in  full.  During  fiscal  2008  there  were  28,623 shares  exercised  related  to  the 
warrants.  For fiscal 2007, 760,416 shares were exercised and for fiscal 2006, no shares were exercised.  As of January 2, 
2009, there are no shares outstanding and exercisable under the warrants. 

NOTE 15: BENEFIT PLANS 

401(k) Plan 

Under the Company’s 401(k) Plan, U.S. employee participants (including employees of certain subsidiaries) may direct 
the  investment  of  contributions  to  their  accounts  among  certain  mutual  funds  and  the  Trimble  Navigation  Limited 
Common Stock Fund. The Trimble Fund sold 106,931 net shares of Common Stock for an aggregate of $3.2 million in 
fiscal  2008.  The  Company,  at  its  discretion,  matches  individual  employee  401(k)  Plan  contributions  at  a  rate  of  fifty 
cents of every dollar that the employee contributes to the 401(k) Plan up to 5% of the employee’s annual salary to an 
annual maximum of $2,500. The Company’s matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan were $3.3 million in fiscal 2008, 
3.1 million in fiscal 2007, and $2.5 million in fiscal 2006. 

Defined Contribution Pension Plans 

Certain of the Company’s European subsidiaries participate in state sponsored pension plans.  Contributions are based on 
specified  percentages  of  employee  salaries.  For  these  plans,  the  Company  contributed  and  charged  to  expense 
approximately $0.9 million for fiscal 2008, $0.8 million for fiscal 2007 and $0.7 million for fiscal 2006. 

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Defined Benefit Pension Plan 

The Company provides defined benefit pension plans in Sweden and Germany. The largest of these plans is provided by 
the Swedish subsidiary which has an unfunded defined benefit pension plan that covered substantially all of its full-time 
employees  through  1993.  Benefits  are  based  on  a  percentage  of  eligible  earnings.  The  employee  must  have  had  a 
projected period of pensionable service of at least 30 years as of 1993. If the period was shorter, the pension benefits 
were reduced accordingly. Active employees do not accrue any future benefits; therefore, there is no service cost and the 
liability will only increase for interest cost. 

On  December 28, 2007,  the Company  adopted  the recognition  and disclosure provisions of  SFAS 158.  The  Company 
adopted the measurement date provision in fiscal year 2008. SFAS 158 required the Company to recognize the funded 
status (i.e., the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations) of its pension plan 
in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of 
tax. The adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption represents the net unrecognized actuarial 
losses  and  unrecognized  transition  obligation  remaining  from  the  initial  adoption  of  SFAS  87,  all  of  which  were 
previously  netted  against  the  plan’s  funded  status  in  the  Company’s  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  pursuant  to  the 
provisions of Statement 87. These amounts will be subsequently recognized as net periodic pension cost pursuant to the 
Company’s  historical  accounting  policy  for  amortizing  such  amounts.  Further,  actuarial  gains  and  losses  that  arise  in 
subsequent  periods  and  are  not  recognized  as  net  periodic  pension  cost  in  the  same  periods  will  be  recognized  as  a 
component  of  other  comprehensive  income.  Those  amounts  will  be  subsequently  recognized  as  a  component  of  net 
periodic  pension  cost  on  the  same  basis  as  the  amounts  recognized  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  at 
adoption  of  SFAS  158.  The  adoption  of  SFAS  158  did  not  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  consolidated 
statement of income for any period presented. 

The pension related balances on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007 
are presented in the following table. 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 2009 

December 28, 2007 

Current accrued pension liability ..............................   $ 
Non-current accrued pension liability .......................     

140  
5,439  

 $ 

Unrecognized actuarial loss ......................................     

(106)

276  
6,646  

(149)

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2008 and 2007 were as follows: 

Fiscal Years Ended 

(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

Change in benefit obligation: 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year ....................................................................................   $
Adjustment to (exclude)/include benefit obligation for the Netherlands subsidiary* ........     
Benefit obligation at beginning of year (restated).....................................................................     
Service cost ........................................................................................................................     
Interest cost ........................................................................................................................     
Benefits paid ......................................................................................................................     
Foreign exchange impact ...................................................................................................     
Actuarial (gains) losses ......................................................................................................     
Benefit obligation at end of year ...............................................................................................     
Change in plan assets: 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ...........................................................................     
Adjustment to include fair value of plan assets for the Netherlands subsidiary ................     
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year (restated) ...........................................................     
Actual return on plan assets ...............................................................................................     
Employer contribution .......................................................................................................     
Plan participants’ contributions .........................................................................................     
Benefits paid ......................................................................................................................     
Foreign exchange impact ...................................................................................................     
Fair value of plan assets at end of year .....................................................................................     

10,231    $
(2,334)    
7,897     
33     
337     
(303)    
(963)    
(62)    
6,939     

3,309     
(1,984)    
1,325     
38     
68     
-     
(59)    
(12)    
1,360     

9,398 
336 
9,734 
411 
460 
(359)
173 
(188)
10,231 

2,913 
(13)
2,900 
(92)
355 
- 
(123)
269 
3,309 

Benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at end of year .........................................................   $

5,579    $

6,922 

Current portion (included in accrued compensation and benefits) ...........................................     
Non-current portion (included in other non-current liabilities) ................................................     

140     
5,439     

276 
6,646 

*The Company changed its defined benefit pension plan in Netherlands to a defined contribution plan in fiscal 2008. 

The under-funded status of the plan of $5.6 million at January 2, 2009 is recognized in the accompanying Consolidated 
Balance Sheets as a short-term and a long-term accrued pension liability.  No plan assets are expected to be returned to 
Trimble during fiscal 2008. 

Net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2008 was not material. 

Actuarial assumptions used to determine the net periodic pension costs for fiscal 2008 were as follows: 

Discount rate .............................................     
Rate of compensation increase ..................     
Measurement Date ....................................  

4.8%     
2.0%     

6.5% 
2.0% 

1/2/2009 

1/2/2009 

Swedish Subsidiary 

  German Subsidiaries 

The Company’s accumulated benefits obligation was approximately $6.9 million and $10.2 million for fiscal 2008 and 
fiscal 2007, respectively. 

The Company’s plan assets are primarily located in the Company's German subsidiaries. For German subsidiaries, for fiscal 
2008,  the  asset  allocation  of the  total  plan  assets  was  approximately  as  follows:  89%  local  government  bonds,  7%  real 
estate  and  4%  equity  securities.  Long-term  asset  allocation  and  expected  return  on  assets  assumptions  are  derived  from 
detailed  annual  studies  conducted  by  the  Company's  asset  management  group  and  actuaries.  The  Company’s asset 
management group limits allocation to equity securities and real estate to a maximum of 10% and 25%, respectively, with 
the remaining assets to be allocated to local government bonds. While the asset allocation give appropriate consideration to 
recent  performance  and  historical  returns,  the  strategy  is  focused  primarily  on  conservative  and  sustainable  long-term 
returns. Based on historical returns, the Company expects future return on assets to be approximately 4%. 

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The following benefit payments, which reflect estimated future employee service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in 
thousands): 

2009  $ 
2010    
2011    
2012    
2013    
  Thereafter    
 $ 

Total 

390  
422  
431  
434  
465  
6,457  
8,599  

NOTE 16: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW DATA 

Fiscal Years Ended 
(in thousands) 

January 2, 
2009 

      December 28,      December 29,  

2007 

2006 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 

Interest paid ................................................................................................................  $
Income taxes paid .......................................................................................................  $

2,451    $ 
73,756    $ 

6,250    $
35,170    $

8 
36,000 

Significant non-cash investing activities: 

Issuance of shares to acquire @Road ..........................................................................  $

-    $ 

161,947    $

- 

NOTE 17: LITIGATION 

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation arising out of the ordinary course of its business. There are no 
known  claims  or  pending  litigation  expected  to  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Company’s  overall  financial  position, 
results of operations, or liquidity. 

NOTE 18: SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) 

Fiscal period ended 
(in thousands, except per share data) 

  March 28, 

2008 

June 27, 
2008 

      September 26,     
2008 

January 2, 
2009 

Revenue ............................................................................................  $
Gross margin.....................................................................................   
Net income ........................................................................................   

 $

355,296 
174,376 
40,067 

377,767    $ 
187,099      
48,599      

328,087     $
165,623      
39,067      

268,084 
122,038 
13,739 

Basic net income per share ...............................................................   
Diluted net income per share ............................................................   

0.33 
0.32 

0.40      
0.39      

0.32      
0.31      

0.12 
0.11 

Fiscal period ended 
(in thousands, except per share data) 

  March 30, 

2007 

June 29, 
2007 

      September 28,     December 28,  

2007 

2007 

Revenue ............................................................................................   $
Gross margin.....................................................................................    
Net income ........................................................................................    

 $

285,732 
143,130 
28,683 

327,732    $ 
167,169      
35,026      

296,023     $
146,940      
27,374      

312,783 
155,666 
26,291 

Basic net income per share ...............................................................    
Diluted net income per share ............................................................    

0.25 
0.24 

0.29      
0.28      

0.23      
0.22      

0.22 
0.21 

Trimble has a 52-53 week fiscal year, ending on the Friday nearest to December 31. Fiscal 2008 was a 53-week year and 
fiscal  2007  was  a  52-week  year.  As  a  result  of  the  extra  week,  year-over-year  results  may  not  be  comparable.  The 
Company was shut down an additional week during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Thus, due to the inherent nature of 
adopting  a  52-53  week  fiscal  year,  the  Company,  analysts,  shareholders,  investors,  and  others  will  have  to  make 
appropriate adjustments to any analysis performed when comparing our activities and results. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Trimble Navigation Limited 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Trimble Navigation Limited as of January 2, 2009 
and December 28, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each 
of the three years in the period ended January 2, 2009. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in 
the index at Item 15 (a) Schedule II. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s 
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States).  Those  standards  require  that  we  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the 
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting 
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used 
and  significant  estimates  made by  management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the overall  financial  statement  presentation. We 
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial 
position of Trimble Navigation Limited at January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007, and the consolidated results of its 
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 2, 2009, in conformity with  U.S 
generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered 
in  relation  to  the  basic  consolidated  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole,  presents  fairly  in  all  material  respects  the 
information set forth therein. 

As  discussed  in  Note  2  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Company  changed  its  method  of  accounting  for 
uncertain tax positions as of December 30, 2006. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States), Trimble Navigation Limited’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2009, based on criteria 
established  in  Internal  Control-Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway Commission and our report dated February 27, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP 

San Jose, California 
February 27, 2009 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Trimble Navigation Limited 

We have audited Trimble Navigation Limited's internal control over financial reporting as of January 2, 2009, based on 
criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of 
the  Treadway  Commission  (the  COSO  criteria).  Trimble  Navigation  Limited’s  management  is  responsible  for 
maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  and  for  its  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal 
control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial 
Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based 
on our audit. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States).  Those  standards  require  that  we  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether 
effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an 
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and 
evaluating  the  design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  internal  control  based  on  the  assessed  risk,  and  performing  such 
other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis 
for our opinion. 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding 
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies 
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the 
transactions  and  dispositions  of  the  assets  of  the  company;  (2)  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are 
recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of 
management  and  directors  of  the  company;  and  (3)  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely 
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the 
financial statements. 

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. 
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become 
inadequate  because  of  changes  in  conditions,  or  that  the  degree  of  compliance  with  the  policies  or  procedures  may 
deteriorate. 

In our opinion, Trimble Navigation Limited maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of January 2, 2009, based on the COSO criteria. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States), the consolidated balance sheets of Trimble Navigation Limited as of January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007, 
and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the 
period ended January 2, 2009 and our report dated February 27, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP 

San Jose, California 
February 27, 2009 

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Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. 

None 

Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures. 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

The management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the 
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under 
the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended  (the  "Exchange  Act"))  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this 
report.  Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the 
end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. 

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls 

The  Company’s  management,  including  the  CEO  and  CFO,  does  not  expect  that  our  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can 
provide  only  reasonable,  not  absolute,  assurance  that  the  control  system’s  objectives  will  be  met.  The  design  of  any 
system  of  controls  is  based  in  part  on  certain  assumptions  about  the  likelihood  of  future  events,  and  there  can  be  no 
assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. 

(b) Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting,  as  such  term  is  defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rule  13a-15(f).  Our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is 
designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial 
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 

The Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  based  on  the  Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of 
Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission.  Based  on  the  results  of  this  evaluation,  the  Company’s 
management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of January 2, 2009. 

The  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  January  2,  2009  has  been  audited  by  Ernst  & 
Young  LLP,  an  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  as  stated  in  their  report  which  is  included  elsewhere 
herein. 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

During  the  quarter  ended  January  2,  2009,  there  were  no  changes  in  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting. 

Item 9B.   Other Information. 

None. 

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Item 10.   Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. 

PART III 

The information required by this item, insofar as it relates to Trimble’s directors, will be contained under the captions 
“Election of Directors” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement and is 
incorporated herein by reference. The information required by this item relating to executive officers is set forth above in 
Item 1 Business Overview under the caption “Executive Officers.” 

The information required by this item in so far as it relates to the nominating and audit committees will be contained in 
the Proxy Statement under the caption “Board Meetings and Committees.” 

Code of Ethics 

The  Company’s  Business  Ethics  and  Conduct  Policy  applies  to,  among  others,  to  the  Company’s  Chief  Executive 
Officer,  Chief  Financial  Officer,  Vice  President  of  Finance,  Corporate  Controller,  and  other  finance  organization 
employees. The Business Ethics and Conduct Policy is available on the Company’s website at www.trimble.com under 
the  heading  “Corporate  Governance  and  Policies”  on  the  Investor  Information  page  of  our  website.  A  copy  will  be 
provided, without charge, to any shareholder who requests one by written request addressed to General Counsel, Trimble 
Navigation Limited, 935 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. 

If  any  substantive  amendments  to  the  Business  Ethics  and  Conduct  Policy  are  made  or  any  waivers  are  granted, 
including  any  implicit  waiver,  from  a  provision  of  the  Business  Ethics  and  Conduct  Policy,  to  its  Chief  Executive 
Officer,  Chief  Financial  Officer,  Vice  President  of  Finance, or  Corporate  Controller,  the  Company  will  disclose  the 
nature of such amendment or waiver on the Company’s website at www.trimble.com or in a report on Form 8-K. 

Item 11.   Executive Compensation. 

The  information  required  by  this  item  will  be  contained  in  the  Proxy  Statement  under  the  caption  “Executive 
Compensation” and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. 

The information required by this item will be contained in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Security Ownership of 
Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. 

The information required by this item will be contained in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Certain Relationships 
and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 14.   Principal Accounting Fees and Services. 

The information required by this item will be contained in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Principal Accounting 
Fees and Services” and is incorporated herein by reference. 

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Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules. 

(a)   (1)  Financial Statements 

PART IV 

The  following  consolidated  financial  statements  required  by  this  item  are  included  in  Part  II  Item  8  hereof  under  the 
caption “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 2, 2009 and December 28, 2007 ......................................................    

Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009, December 28, 2007 and 
December 29, 2006 ..........................................................................................................................................    

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009, December 28, 
2007 and December 29, 2006 ..........................................................................................................................    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2009, December 28, 2007 
and December 29, 2006 ...................................................................................................................................    

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ....................................................................................................    

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm...........................................................................    

(2)   Financial Statement Schedules 

The following financial statement schedule is filed as part of this report: 

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ..........................................................................................    

Page in this 
Annual 
Report on 
Form 10-K   
46 

47 

48 

49 

50 

85 

Page in this 
Annual 
Report on 
Form 10-K   
S-1 

All other schedules have been omitted as they are either not required or not applicable, or the required information is 
included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto. 

(b) Exhibits 

Exhibit 
Number 

3.1 
3.2 
3.3 
3.4 
3.5 
3.6 
3.7 
3.8 
4.1 
4.2 
4.3 
10.1+ 
10. 2+ 
10.3+ 
10.4+ 
10.5+ 

Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed June 25, 1986. (5) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed October 6, 1988. (6) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed July 18, 1990. (7) 
Certificate of Determination of the Company filed February 19, 1999. (8) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed May 29, 2003. (14) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed March 4, 2004. (16) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed February 21, 2007. (23) 
Bylaws of the Company (amended and restated through July 20, 2006). (15) 
Specimen copy of certificate for shares of Common Stock of the Company. (1) 
Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated as of February 18, 1999. (4) 
Agreement of Substitution and Amendment of Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated September 10, 2004. (17) 
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its officers and directors. (19) 
1990 Director Stock Option Plan, as amended, and form of Outside Director Non-statutory Stock Option Agreement. (3) 
1992 Management Discount Stock Option and form of Non-statutory Stock Option Agreement. (2) 
1993 Stock Option Plan, as amended October 24, 2003. (11) 
Trimble Navigation 1988 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended January 17, 2007. (25) 

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Exhibit 
Number 

10.6+ 
10.7+ 

10.8+ 
10.9+ 

10.10 

10.11+ 
10.12+ 
10.13+ 

10.14+ 
10.15+ 
10.16 
10.17+ 
10.18+ 
10.19 
10.20+ 
21.1 
23.1 
24.1 
31.1 
31.2 
32.1 
32.2 

+ 
(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

(8) 

(9) 

(10) 

(11) 

(12) 

(13) 

(14) 

(15) 

Employment Agreement between the Company and Steven W. Berglund dated March 17, 1999. (9) 
Trimble  Navigation  Limited  Deferred  Compensation  Plan  effective  December  30,  2004,  as  amended  and  restated
October 19, 2007. (10) 
Australian Addendum to the Trimble Navigation Limited 1988 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. (12) 
Trimble Navigation Limited 2002 Stock Plan (as amended and restated December 31, 2008), including forms of option
and restricted stock unit agreements. (27) 
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 16, 2007 (amending and restating the Credit Agreement dated 
as  of  July  28,  2005)  among  Trimble  Navigation  Limited,  the  Subsidiary  Borrowers,  The  Bank  of  Nova  Scotia
(Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank and Swing Line Bank), Citibank N.A. and BMO Capital Markets  (Co-Syndication 
Agents), Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (Co-Documentation Agents), The Bank of Nova Scotia and 
BNY Capital Markets, Inc. (Joint Lead Arrangers), and The Bank of Nova Scotia (Sole Book Runner). (13) 
Employment Agreement between the Company and Rajat Bahri dated December 6, 2004. (18) 
Board of Directors Compensation Policy effective July 1, 2007. (26) 
Amended  and  Restated  form  of  Change  in  Control  severance  agreement  between  the  Company  and  certain  Company 
officers. (27) 
Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Steven W. Berglund dated December 19, 2008. (27) 
Amendment to letter of employment between the Company and Rajat Bahri dated December 31, 2008. (27) 
Lease dated May 11, 2005 between CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. and the Company. (22) 
Trimble Navigation Limited 2007 Management Incentive Plan Description. (20) 
@Road, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended May 16, 2000. (24) 
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. (27) 
Trimble Navigation Limited Annual Management Incentive Plan Description. (21) 
Subsidiaries of the Company. (27) 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. (27) 
Power of Attorney included on signature page herein. 
Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 
Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 
Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 
Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File 
No. 33-35333), which became effective July 19, 1990. 
Incorporated  by  reference  exhibit  number  10.46  to  the  Company’s  Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-1  (File  No.  33-
45990), which was filed February 25, 1992. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.32 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended December 31, 1993. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A, which was filed 
on February 18, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.67 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter 
ended September 28, 2007. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  10.3  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter 
ended October 3, 2003. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.77 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended December 29, 2000. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter 
ended March 30, 2007. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
July 4, 2003. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
September 29, 2006. 

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Exhibit 
Number 

(16) 

(17) 

(18) 

(19) 

(20) 

(21) 
(22) 

(23) 

(24) 

(25) 

(26) 

(27) 

Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
April 2, 2004. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  4.3  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2004. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2004. 
Incorporated  by reference  to  exhibit  number  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended 
December 30, 2005. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 
2007. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2008.
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 30, 2005. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
March 30, 2007. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.19 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 29, 2006. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
29, 2006. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
28, 2007. 
Filed herewith. 

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EXHIBIT LIST 

Exhibit 
Number 

3.1 
3.2 
3.3 
3.4 
3.5 
3.6 
3.7 
3.8 
4.1 
4.2 
4.3 
10.1+ 
10. 2+ 
10.3+ 
10.4+ 
10.5+ 
10.6+ 
10.7+ 

10.8+ 
10.9+ 

10.10 

10.11+ 
10.12+ 
10.13+ 

10.14+ 

Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed June 25, 1986. (5) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed October 6, 1988. (6) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed July 18, 1990. (7) 
Certificate of Determination of the Company filed February 19, 1999. (8) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed May 29, 2003. (14) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed March 4, 2004. (16) 
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed February 21, 2007. (23) 
Bylaws of the Company (amended and restated through July 20, 2006). (15) 
Specimen copy of certificate for shares of Common Stock of the Company. (1) 
Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated as of February 18, 1999. (4) 
Agreement of Substitution and Amendment of Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated September 10, 2004. (17) 
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its officers and directors. (19) 
1990 Director Stock Option Plan, as amended, and form of Outside Director Non-statutory Stock Option Agreement. (3)
1992 Management Discount Stock Option and form of Non-statutory Stock Option Agreement. (2) 
1993 Stock Option Plan, as amended October 24, 2003. (11) 
Trimble Navigation 1988 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended January 17, 2007. (25) 
Employment Agreement between the Company and Steven W. Berglund dated March 17, 1999. (9) 
Trimble  Navigation  Limited  Deferred  Compensation  Plan  effective  December  30,  2004,  as  amended  and  restated 
October 19, 2007. (10) 
Australian Addendum to the Trimble Navigation Limited 1988 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. (12) 
Trimble Navigation Limited 2002 Stock Plan (as amended and restated December 31, 2008), including forms of option 
and restricted stock unit agreements. (27) 
Amended  and  Restated  Credit  Agreement  dated  February  16,  2007  (amending  and  restating  the  Credit
Agreement dated as of July 28, 2005)  among Trimble Navigation Limited, the Subsidiary Borrowers, The 
Bank of Nova Scotia (Administrative Agent, Issuing Bank and Swing Line Bank), Citibank N.A. and BMO
Capital  Markets  (Co-Syndication  Agents),  Bank  of  America,  N.A.  and  Wells  Fargo  Bank  N.A.  (Co-
Documentation Agents), The Bank of Nova Scotia and BNY Capital Markets, Inc. (Joint Lead Arrangers),
and The Bank of Nova Scotia (Sole Book Runner). (13) 
Employment Agreement between the Company and Rajat Bahri dated December 6, 2004. (18) 
Board of Directors Compensation Policy effective July 1, 2007. (26) 
Amended and Restated form of Change in Control severance agreement between the Company and certain
Company officers. (27) 
Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Steven W. Berglund dated December 19, 
2008. (27) 
Amendment to letter of employment between the Company and Rajat Bahri dated December 31, 2008. (27) 
Lease dated May 11, 2005 between CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. and the Company. (22) 
Trimble Navigation Limited 2007 Management Incentive Plan Description. (20) 

10.15+ 
10.16 
10.17+ 
10.18+  @Road, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended May 16, 2000. (24) 
10.19 
10.20+ 
21.1 
23.1 
24.1 
31.1 
31.2 
32.1 
32.2 

Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. (27) 
Trimble Navigation Limited Annual Management Incentive Plan Description. (21) 
Subsidiaries of the Company. (27) 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. (27) 
Power of Attorney included on signature page herein. 
Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 
Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 
Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 
Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (27) 

+ 
(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as 
amended (File No. 33-35333), which became effective July 19, 1990. 
Incorporated  by  reference  exhibit  number  10.46  to  the  Company’s  Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-1  (File  No.  33-
45990), which was filed February 25, 1992. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.32 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended December 31, 1993. 

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Exhibit 
Number 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

(8) 

(9) 

(10) 

(11) 

(12) 

(13) 

(14) 

(15) 

(16) 

(17) 

(18) 

(19) 

(20) 

(21) 
(22) 

(23) 

(24) 

(25) 

(26) 

(27) 

Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A, which was filed 
on February 18, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.67 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended January 1, 1999. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter 
ended September 28, 2007. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  10.3  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter 
ended October 3, 2003. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.77 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended December 29, 2000. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter 
ended March 30, 2007. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
July 4, 2003. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
September 29, 2006. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
April 2, 2004. 
Incorporated  by  reference  to  exhibit  number  4.3  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2004. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2004. 
Incorporated  by reference  to  exhibit  number  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended 
December 30, 2005. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 
2007. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2008.
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 30, 2005. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 3.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
March 30, 2007. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit number 10.19 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 29, 2006. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
29, 2006. 
Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
28, 2007. 
Filed herewith. 

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SIGNATURES 

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  Section  13  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  the  registrant  has  duly 
caused this Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED 

By: /s/ Steven W. Berglund 
Steven W. Berglund, 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

 February 27, 2009 

POWER OF ATTORNEY 

Know all persons by these presents, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Steven W. 
Berglund  as  his  attorney-in-fact,  with  the  power  of  substitution,  for  him  in  any  and  all  capacities,  to  sign  any 
amendments to this Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection 
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, 
or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed 
below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: 

Signature 

Capacity in which Signed 

/s/ Steven W. Berglund 
Steven W. Berglund 

/s/ Rajat Bahri 
Rajat Bahri 

/s/ Julie Shepard 
Julie Shepard 

John B. Goodrich 

/s/ William Hart 
William Hart 

/s/ Ulf J. Johansson 
Ulf J. Johansson 

/s/ Bradford W. Parkinson 
Bradford W. Parkinson 

Nickolas W. Vande Steeg 

/s/ Merit E. Janow 
Merit E. Janow 

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director 

February 27, 2009 

Chief Financial Officer and Assistant 
Secretary (Principal Financial Officer) 

February 27, 2009 

Vice President of Finance and 
Principal Accounting Officer 

February 27, 2009 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

   Director 

March 2, 2009 

March 2, 2009 

February 25, 2009 

Director 

February 26, 2009 

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SCHEDULE II 

TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED 
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS 
(in thousands, except for per share data) 

Allowance for doubtful accounts: 
Balance at beginning of period .............................................  $
Acquired allowance .......................................................... 
Bad debt expense .............................................................. 
Write-offs, net of recoveries ............................................. 
Balance at end of period .......................................................  $

Inventory allowance: 
Balance at beginning of period .............................................  $
Acquired allowance .......................................................... 
Additions to allowance ..................................................... 
Write-offs, net of recoveries ............................................. 
Balance at end of period .......................................................  $

Sales return reserve: 
Balance at beginning of period .............................................  $
Acquired allowance .......................................................... 
Additions (Reductions) to allowance ................................ 
Write-offs, net of recoveries ............................................. 
Balance at end of period .......................................................  $

January 2, 
2009 

December 28, 
2007 

December 29, 
2006 

5,221 
131 
2,667 
(2,020)
5,999 

29,626 
1,720 
4,892 
(6,481)
29,757 

1,684 
- 
162 
(27)
1,819 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

4,063  
1,812  
1,303  
(1,957) 
5,221  

28,582  
560  
4,524  
(4,040) 
29,626  

859  
295  
465  
64  
1,683  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

5,230 
494 
163 
(1,824)
4,063 

23,238 
1 
7,061 
(1,718)
28,582 

1,500 
55 
(586)
(110)
859 

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Corporate Headquarters
Trimble Navigation Limited
935 Stewart Drive
Sunnyvale, California 94085
Phone: (408) 481-8000
www.trimble.com

Investor Relations Contact
(408) 481-7838
investor_relations@trimble.com