Trimble R8 GNSS AND GALILEO

The Galileo Radio Navigation Satellite System offers advantages to Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) users by providing additional satellites, satellite ranging signals, and compatibility with GPS. Trimble fully supports this advancement in the GNSS market.

As we have done with products that capitalize on next-generation GPS capabilities, we are committed to our plan to have Galileo-compatible products available for our customers well in advance of Galileo system availability. In the case of GPS Modernization, our compatible products were available a year ahead of the first L2C-capable satellite launch. Trimble has also developed and offered products for the L5 GPS signal.

Likewise, we plan to offer equipment with Galileo capability well ahead of the time when production satellites are launched. In support of this plan, the new Trimble R8 GNSS is capable of tracking the experimental GIOVE-A and GIOVE-B test satellites for signal evaluation and test purposes.

In addition to the Trimble R-Track advances in RTK performance included in the new Trimble R8 GNSS, we plan to offer an optional Galileo module (pending receipt of commercial licensing from the Galileo authorities). A Galileo upgrade for the current Trimble R8 GNSS (p/n 60250-xx) is also planned to be made available (pending receipt of commercial licensing from the Galileo authorities).

Galileo Commercial Authorization

Receiver technology having Galileo capability to operate in the Galileo frequency bands and using information from the Galileo system for future operational satellites is restricted in the publicly available Galileo Open Service Signal-In-Space Interface Control Document (GAL OS SIS ICD) and is not currently authorized for commercial use. If commercial availability of the Galileo Open Service Signal-in-Space (from the GAL OS SIS ICD) is authorized, we plan to offer the Galileo modules and upgrades above which include support for the Galileo OS SIS ICD ranging codes and navigation data.

Receiver technology that tracks the GIOVE-A and GIOVE-B test satellites uses information that is unrestricted in the public domain in the GIOVE A + B Navigation Signals-In-Space Interface Control Document. Receiver technology having developmental GIOVE-A and B capability is intended for signal evaluation and test purposes.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements made in this document are 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, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in this news release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, whether Trimble will be able to successfully obtain Galileo licensing; whether cost of goods and other operational costs to deliver the Galileo capabilities will change significantly between now and time of licensing. Additional risks and uncertainties include: unanticipated expenditures, charges or liabilities that may result from the development and delivery of Galileo capabilities including licensing; and the impact of the current global financial crisis and recessionary conditions. More information about potential factors which could affect Trimble's business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the SEC, including Trimble's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. All forward looking statements are based on information available to Trimble as of the date hereof, and Trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements.

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