FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2004 (July 27, 2004) Trimble Navigation Limited (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-18645 (Commission File Number) 94-2802192 (IRS Employer I.D. No.) 749 N. Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA (Address of principal executive offices) 94085 (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 481-8000 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 27, 2004, the Company announced its financial results for the quarter ended July 2, 2004. A copy of the press release dated July 27, 2004 relating to this announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED a California corporation Dated: July 27, 2004 /s/ Mary Ellen Genovese ----------------------- Mary Ellen Genovese Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Text of Company Press Release dated July 27, 2004.