Garmin acquires Applied Ballistics

● STRATEGIC | OTHER · Defense & Aerospace

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

Garmin acquires Applied Ballistics

TARGET

Professional-grade ballistic solvers, radar-validated projectile models, and a companion Quantum app for hunters, competitive shooters, and tactical long-range users.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	2-10 FTEs
Headquarters	Howard City, Michigan
Leadership	Bryan Litz, Founder and President
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Garmin

Ownership	Publicly traded (NYSE: GRMN)
Headquarters	Olathe, Kansas
Leadership	Brad Trenkle, co-chief operating officer
Buy-side advisor	—

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Garmin -> Applied Ballistics  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | Other | closed
Target: Professional-grade ballistic solvers, radar-validated projectile models, and a companion Quantum app for hunters, competitive shooters, and tactical long-range users.
Website: appliedballisticsllc.com | Buyer site: garmin.com
HQ: Howard City, Michigan | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer ownership: public (NYSE: GRMN)
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