| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of Garmin Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified or presented to conform to current period presentation. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year is based on a 52-53-week period ending on the last Saturday of the calendar year. Due to the fact that there are not exactly 52 weeks in a calendar year, and there is slightly more than one additional day per year (not including the effects of leap years) in each calendar year as compared to a 52-week fiscal year, the Company will have a fiscal year comprising 53 weeks in certain fiscal years, as determined by when the last Saturday of the calendar year occurs. In those resulting fiscal years that have 53 weeks, the Company will record an extra week of sales, costs, and related financial activity. Therefore, the financial results of those 53-week fiscal years, and the associated 14-week fourth quarters, will not be entirely comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated 13-week quarters. Fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019 each included 52 weeks. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Foreign Currency Many Garmin Ltd. subsidiaries utilize currencies other than the United States Dollar (USD) as their functional currency. As required by the Foreign Currency Matters topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the financial statements of these subsidiaries for all periods presented have been translated into USD, the functional currency of Garmin Ltd., and the reporting currency herein, for purposes of consolidation at rates prevailing during the year for sales, costs, and expenses and at end-of-year rates for all assets and liabilities. The effect of this translation is recorded in a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Cumulative currency translation adjustments of $ 123,415 and $ 162,953 as of December 25, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively, have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the approximate rate of exchange at the transaction date. Assets and liabilities resulting from these transactions are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. The majority of the Company’s consolidated foreign currency gain or loss is typically driven by the significant cash and marketable securities, receivables, and payables held in a currency other than the functional currency at a given legal entity. Net foreign currency losses recorded in results of operations were $ 45,263 for the year ended December 25, 2021, net foreign currency gains recorded in results of operations were $ 2,825 for the year ended December 26, 2020, and net foreign currency losses recorded in results of operations were $ 16,799 for the year ended December 28, 2019. The loss in fiscal 2021 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro, Polish Zloty, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, and Australian Dollar, while the U.S. Dollar weakened against the Taiwan Dollar. The gain in fiscal 2020 was primarily due to the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Euro, Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, and British Pound Sterling, partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening against the Taiwan Dollar. The loss in fiscal 2019 was primarily driven by the U.S. Dollar strengthening against the Euro and weakening against the Taiwan Dollar, which was partially offset by the U.S. Dollar weakening against the British Pound Sterling. Garmin Corporation, one of the Company’s principal subsidiaries, is located in Taiwan. The Taiwan Foreign Exchange Control Statute (the “Statute”), and regulations thereunder, provides that all foreign exchange transactions must be executed by banks designated to handle such business by the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan and by the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), also referred to as the CBC. Current regulations favor trade-related foreign exchange transactions, so the Statute does not impose any significant restrictions on import or export activities involving foreign currencies in Taiwan. Non-trade related currency exchanges exceeding $50 million, or its equivalent, in a calendar year require approval of the CBC. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share amounts are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. For purposes of diluted earnings per share, the number of shares that would be issued from the exercise of dilutive share-based compensation awards has been reduced by the number of shares which could have been purchased from the proceeds of the exercise or release at the average market price of the Company’s stock during the period the awards were outstanding. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, operating accounts, money market funds, deposits readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and securities with maturities of three months or less when purchased. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value, given the short maturity of those instruments. Restricted cash is reported within other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on restricted cash. The total of the cash and cash equivalents balance and the restricted cash reported within other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet reconciles to the total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Trade Accounts Receivable The Company sells its products to retailers, wholesalers, and other customers and grants credit to certain customers based on its evaluation of the customers' financial condition. Generally, the Company does not require security when trade credit is granted to customers. The Company's trade accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value, typically are collected within 90 days, and do not bear interest. Certain customers are allowed extended terms consistent with normal industry practice. Most of these extended terms can be classified as either relating to seasonal sales variations or to the timing of new product releases by the Company. Credit losses are provided for in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and typically have been within management’s expectations. Past due receivable balances are typically written off when internal collection efforts have been unsuccessful in collecting the amount due. The Company maintains trade credit insurance to provide some security against certain losses within policy limits. Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s top ten customers have contributed between 20 % and 23 % of net sales annually since 2019. Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates (Amazon), a customer of the fitness, outdoor, marine, and consumer auto segments, is our largest customer and accounted for approximately 10% of our consolidated net sales in the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021. No other customer accounted for 10% or more of Garmin's consolidated net sales in fiscal 2021 . None of the Company's customers accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales in the years ended December 26, 2020, and December 28, 2019 . Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead associated with purchases and production and is determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. The Company writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required. Inventories consisted of the following:
December 25, 2021 December 26, 2020
Raw materials $ 509,435 $ 282,287
Work-in-process 213,801 147,821
Finished goods 504,373 331,976
Inventories $ 1,227,609 $ 762,084 Property and Equipment Property and equipment is recorded at cost and typically depreciated using the straight-line method. The components of property and equipment were as follows and are generally depreciated over the following estimated useful lives:
Estimated Useful Life December 25, 2021 December 26, 2020
Land $ 206,895 $ 124,654
Building and improvements 15 to 50 years 763,654 662,753
Machinery, equipment and software 3 to 10 years 917,557 800,410
Total, at cost 1,888,106 1,587,817
Accumulated depreciation ( 820,628 ) ( 732,278 )
Property and equipment, net $ 1,067,478 $ 855,539 As required by the Property, Plant and Equipment topic of the FASB ASC (ASC Topic 360), the Company reviews long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. That assessment is based on the carrying amount of the asset at the date it is tested for recoverability. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company did not recognize any material long-lived asset impairment charges in the fiscal years of 2021, 2020, or 2019 . Intangible Assets At December 25, 2021, and December 26, 2020 , the Company had patents, customer related intangibles and other identifiable finite-lived intangible assets recorded at a cost of $ 524,566 and $ 523,990 , respectively. Identifiable, finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis typically over three to ten years . Accumulated amortization was $ 308,572 and $ 279,633 at December 25, 2021 and December 26, 2020 , respectively. Amortization expense on these intangible assets was $ 35,540 , $ 34,797 , and $ 26,225 for the years ended December 25, 2021, December 26, 2020, and December 28, 2019, respectively. In the next five years, the amortization expense is estimated to be $ 31,717 , $ 29,649 , $ 26,913 , $ 24,376 , and $ 21,257 , respectively. The Company also reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, as described above, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable. The Company’s excess purchase cost over fair value of net assets acquired (goodwill) was $ 575,080 at December 25, 2021, and $ 584,210 at December 26, 2020. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 25, 2021 and December 26, 2020 are as follows:
Fitness Outdoor Aviation Marine Auto Total
Goodwill balance as of December 28, 2019 $ 192,758 $ 55,934 $ 60,571 $ 79,480 $ 78,365 $ 467,108
Acquisitions 59,728 29,771 — — — 89,499
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments 19,963 2,953 ( 224 ) 3,122 1,789 27,603
Goodwill balance as of December 26, 2020 $ 272,449 $ 88,658 $ 60,347 $ 82,602 $ 80,154 $ 584,210
Acquisitions — 14,152 — — — 14,152
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments ( 16,577 ) ( 2,416 ) — ( 2,696 ) ( 1,593 ) ( 23,282 )
Goodwill balance as of December 25, 2021 $ 255,872 $ 100,394 $ 60,347 $ 79,906 $ 78,561 $ 575,080 The Intangibles – Goodwill and Other topic of the FASB ASC (ASC Topic 350) requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives should not be amortized but rather be assessed for impairment at least annually or sooner whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that they may be impaired. The Company performs its annual impairment assessments of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, if any, in the fourth quarter of each year, as of the Company’s fiscal year end date. ASC Topic 350 allows management to first perform a qualitative goodwill assessment by assessing the qualitative factors of relevant events and circumstances at the reporting unit level to determine if it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If factors indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, then the quantitative test will be performed. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, then a goodwill impairment charge will be recognized in the amount by which carrying amount exceeds fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Each of the Company’s operating segments (fitness, outdoor, aviation, marine, consumer auto, and auto OEM) represents a distinct reporting unit, and goodwill impairment assessments are therefore performed at that level. Revenue and profits of the consumer auto reporting unit declined for a number of years through fiscal 2020, as competing technologies emerged and market saturation occurred for certain key products. Revenue and profit of the consumer auto reporting unit increased in fiscal 2021, but considering uncertainty in qualitative factors, management performed a quantitative impairment test of the consumer auto reporting unit in the fourth quarter of 2021. Consistent with the results of the quantitative assessment performed in 2020, the quantitative assessment indicated again in 2021 that the fair value of the reporting unit was substantially in excess of its carrying amount. Considering the results of the assessment, recent trends, and future projections, management does not believe the goodwill associated with the consumer auto reporting unit is currently at risk of impairment. However, there is no assurance that the Company will continue to generate profits from the consumer auto segment, and in the future some or all of the goodwill associated with the consumer auto reporting unit could be at risk of impairment. Management also concluded that no goodwill associated with other reporting units is currently at risk of impairment based on qualitative assessments performed in 2021. The Company did not recognize any material goodwill or intangible asset impairment charges in fiscal years 2021, 2020, or 2019 . Leases The Company leases certain real estate properties, vehicles, and equipment in various countries around the world. Leased properties are typically used for office space, distribution, and retail. The Company’s leases are classified as operating leases with remaining terms of 1 to 32 year s, some of which include an option to extend or renew. If the exercise of an option to extend or renew is determined to be reasonably certain, the associated right-of-use asset and lease liability reflects the extended period and payments. For newly signed leases, the right-of-use asset and lease liability is recognized on lease commencement date. Variable lease costs, such as adjustments to payments based on consumer price indices, are excluded in the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. For all real estate leases, any non-lease components, including common area maintenance, have been separated from lease components and excluded from the associated right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations. For all equipment and vehicle leases, an accounting policy election has been made to not separate lease and non-lease components. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less (“short-term leases”) are not recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a right-of-use asset or lease liability. Dividends Under Swiss corporate law, dividends must be approved by shareholders at the general meeting of the Company’s shareholders. On June 4, 2021, the shareholders approved a dividend of $ 2.68 per share (of which, $ 1.34 was paid in the Company’s 2021 fiscal year) payable in four equal installments on dates determined by the Board of Directors. The dates determined by the Board were as follows:
Dividend Date Record Date $s per share
June 30, 2021 June 15, 2021 $ 0.67
September 30, 2021 September 15, 2021 $ 0.67
December 31, 2021 December 15, 2021 $ 0.67
March 31, 2022 March 15, 2022 $ 0.67 The Company paid dividends in 2021 in the amount of $ 491,457 , which included four dividend distributions in the fiscal year. Both the dividends paid and the remaining dividend payable were reported as a reduction of retained earnings. On June 5, 2020, the shareholders approved a dividend of $ 2.44 per share (of which, $ 1.22 was paid in the Company’s 2020 fiscal year) payable in four equal installments on dates determined by the Board of Directors. The dates determined by the Board were as follows:
Dividend Date Record Date $s per share
June 30, 2020 June 15, 2020 $ 0.61
September 30, 2020 September 15, 2020 $ 0.61
December 31, 2020 December 15, 2020 $ 0.61
March 31, 2021 March 15, 2021 $ 0.61 The Company paid dividends in 2020 in the amount of $ 450,631 , which included four dividend distributions in the fiscal year. Both the dividends paid and the remaining dividend payable were reported as a reduction of retained earnings. On June 7, 2019, the shareholders approved a dividend of $ 2.28 per share (of which, $ 1.14 was paid in the Company’s 2019 fiscal year) payable in four equal installments on dates determined by the Board of Directors. The dates determined by the Board were as follows:
Dividend Date Record Date $s per share
June 28, 2019 June 17, 2019 $ 0.57
September 30, 2019 September 16, 2019 $ 0.57
December 31, 2019 December 16, 2019 $ 0.57
March 31, 2020 March 16, 2020 $ 0.57 The Company paid dividends in 2019 in the amount of $ 417,264 , which included four dividend distributions in the fiscal year. Both the dividends paid and the remaining dividend payable were reported as a reduction of retained earnings. Approximately $ 61,129 of retained earnings was indefinitely restricted from distribution to stockholders pursuant to the laws of Taiwan as of December 25, 2021 and December 26, 2020 . Marketable Securities Management determines the appropriate classification of marketable securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. All of the Company’s marketable securities were considered available-for-sale at December 25, 2021. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 25, 2021, cumulative unrealized losses of $ 5,580 were reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes. At December 26, 2020, cumulative unrealized net gains of $ 20,474 were reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes. The Company recognizes impairments relating to credit losses of available-for-sale securities through an allowance for credit losses and other income (expense) on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Impairment not relating to credit losses is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Testing for impairment of investments requires significant management judgment. The identification of potentially impaired investments, the determination of their fair value, and the assessment of whether any decline in value is relating to credit losses are the key judgment elements. The discovery of new information and the passage of time can significantly change these judgments. Revisions of impairment judgments are made when new information becomes known, and any resulting impairment adjustments are made at that time. The economic environment and volatility of securities markets increase the difficulty of determining fair value and assessing investment impairment. In making this assessment we evaluate the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, any change in credit rating of the security, adverse conditions specifically related to the security, failure of the issuer to make scheduled payments, and other relevant factors affecting the security. If it is determined that a credit loss exists, the amount of the credit loss is determined by comparing the present value of the expected future cash flows for the security to the amortized cost basis of the security, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. The amortized cost of debt securities classified as available-for-sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity, or in the case of mortgage-backed securities, over the estimated life of the security. Such amortization and realized gains/losses are recorded within Interest income and other income (expense), respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Investments are discussed in detail in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method in accordance with the FASB ASC 740 topic Income Taxes . The liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount for financial reporting purposes as measured based on the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with the FASB ASC 740 topic Income Taxes . The Company recognizes liabilities based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves not to be required, the reversal of the liabilities results in tax benefits being recognized in the period when the Company determines the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the Company’s estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to expense would result. Income taxes are discussed in detail in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue upon the transfer of control of promised products or services to the customer in an amount that depicts the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled for the related products or services. For the large majority of the Company’s sales, transfer of control occurs once product has shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer. The Company offers certain tangible products with ongoing services promised over a period of time, typically the useful life of the related tangible product. When such services have been identified as both capable of being distinct and separately identifiable from the related tangible product, the associated revenue allocated to such services is recognized over time. The Company generally does not offer specified or unspecified upgrade rights to its customers in connection with software sales. The Company allocates revenue to all performance obligations associated with tangible products containing separately identifiable ongoing services based on the respective performance obligations’ relative standalone selling prices (“SSP”), with the amounts allocated to ongoing services deferred and recognized over a period of time. These ongoing services primarily consist of the Company’s contractual promises to provide personal navigation device (PND) users with map updates and server-based traffic services. In addition, the Company provides map update services (map care) over a contractual period in certain hardware and software contracts with original automotive equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Company has determined that directly observable prices do not exist for map updates, map care, or server-based traffic, as stand-alone and unbundled unit sales do not occur on more than a limited basis. Therefore, the Company uses the expected cost plus a margin as the primary indicator to calculate relative SSP of map updates, map care, and traffic performance obligations. The revenue and associated costs allocated to map updates, map care, and server-based traffic service are deferred and recognized ratably over the estimated life of the products of approximately 3 year s for PNDs, or the estimated map care period in OEM contracts of 3 - 10 year s as efforts related to providing these services are generally spread evenly throughout the performance period. In addition to the products listed above, the Company has offered certain other products with ongoing performance obligations including aviation database subscriptions, incremental navigation and communication service subscriptions, mobile applications, and extended warranties that are recognized over the contractual service period (typically 1 - 3 years ). The Company records revenue net of sales tax and variable consideration such as trade discounts and customer returns. Payment is due typically within 90 days or less of shipment of product, or upon the grant of a given software license (as applicable). The Company records estimated reductions to revenue in the form of variable consideration for customer sales programs, returns, and incentive offerings including rebates, price protection (product discounts offered to retailers to assist in clearing older products from their inventories in advance of new product releases), promotions, and other volume-based incentives. Cooperative advertising incentives payable to dealers and distributors are recorded as reductions of revenue unless the Company obtains proof of a distinct advertising service, in which case the incentive is recorded as advertising expense. The reductions to revenue are based on estimates and judgments using historical experience and expectation of future conditions. Changes in these estimates could negatively affect the Company’s operating results. Deferred Revenues and Costs At December 25, 2021 and December 26, 2020, the Company had deferred revenues totaling $ 129,272 and $ 136,799 , respectively, and related deferred costs totaling $ 28,322 and $ 36,655 , respectively. Deferred revenue consists primarily of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that are recognized over a period of time basis as discussed in the Revenue Recognition portion of this footnote. Billings associated with such items are typically completed upon the transfer of control of promised products or services to the customer and recorded to accounts receivable until payment is received. Deferred costs primarily refer to the license fees incurred by the Company associated with the aforementioned unsatisfied performance obligations, which are amortized over the same period as the revenue is recognized. The Company typically pays the associated license fees either monthly or quarterly in arrears, on a per item shipped or installed basis. The Company applies a practical expedient, as permitted within ASC 340, to expense as incurred the incremental costs to obtain a contract when the amortization period of the asset that would have otherwise been recognized is one year or less. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling activities are typically performed before the customer obtains control of the good, and the related costs are expensed at the approximate time of sale. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Product Warranty The Company accrues for estimated future warranty costs at the time products are sold. The Company’s standard warranty obligation to retail partners generally provides for a right of return of any product for a full refund in the event that such product is not merchantable, is damaged, or is defective. The Company’s historical experience is that these types of warranty obligations are generally fulfilled within 5 months from time of sale. The Company’s standard warranty obligation to its end-users provides for a period of one to two years from date of shipment while certain aviation, marine, and auto OEM products have a warranty period of two years or more from the date of installation. The Company’s estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience and management’s expectations and judgments of future conditions. To the extent the Company experiences increased warranty claim activity or increased costs associated with servicing those claims, its warranty accrual will increase, which may result in decreased gross profit. The following reconciliation presents details of the changes in the Company’s accrued warranty costs:
Fiscal Year Ended
December 25, 2021 December 26, 2020 December 28, 2019
Balance - beginning of period $ 42,643 $ 39,758 $ 38,276
Accrual for products sold (1) 69,810 67,028 58,092
Expenditures ( 66,986 ) ( 64,143 ) ( 56,610 )
Balance - end of period $ 45,467 $ 42,643 $ 39,758 (1) Changes in cost estimates related to pre-existing warranties were not material and aggregated with accruals for new warranty contracts in the ‘accrual for products sold’ line. Contingencies In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to various legal claims, investigations and complaints, including matters alleging patent infringement and other intellectual property claims. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly and annual basis, developments in legal proceedings, investigations, claims, and other loss contingencies that could affect any required accrual or disclosure or estimate of reasonably possible loss or range of loss. An estimated loss from a loss contingency is accrued by a charge to income if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If a range of loss is estimated, and some amount within that range appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within that range, then that amount is accrued. If no amount within the range can be identified as a better estimate than any other amount, the Company accrues the minimum amount in the range. If an outcome unfavorable to the Company is determined to be probable, but the amount of loss cannot be reasonably estimated or is determined to be reasonably possible, but not probable, we disclose the nature of the contingency and an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. The Company’s aggregate range of reasonably possible losses includes (1) matters where a liability has been accrued and there is a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued for that liability, and (2) matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, and a liability therefore has not been accrued. This aggregate range only represents the Company’s estimate of reasonably possible losses and does not represent the Company’s maximum loss exposure. The assessment regarding whether a loss is probable or reasonably possible, and whether the loss or a range of loss is estimable, often involves a series of complex judgments about future events. In assessing the probability of an outcome in a lawsuit, claim or assessment that could be unfavorable to the Company, we consider the following factors, among others: a) the nature of the litigation, claim, or assessment; b) the progress of the case; c) the opinions or views of legal counsel and other advisers; d) our experience in similar cases; e) the experience of other entities in |
