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): October 24, 2002 (October 24, 2002) 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.) 645 N. Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA (Address of principal executive offices) 94088 (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 481-8000 Item 5. Other Events. On October 24, 2002, Trimble Navigation Limited, a California corporation, announced financial results for the quarter ended September 27, 2002. A copy of the press release dated October 24, 2002 relating to this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this current report by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Text of Company Press Release dated October 24, 2002. 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: October 24, 2002 By:/s/ Mary Ellen Genovese ------------------------------ Mary Ellen Genovese Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Text of Company Press Release dated October 24, 2002.