ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP - Quarter Report: 2012 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 000-19406

Zebra Technologies Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

36-2675536

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 634-6700

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As of April 20, 2012, there were 51,857,195 shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011		3

	Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011		4

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011		5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011		6

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		21

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		29

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		30

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		31

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		31

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		31

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		31

Item 6.	Exhibits		32

SIGNATURES			33

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)


	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	41,943		$	36,418
Investments and marketable securities		175,169			182,398
Accounts receivable, net		157,114			155,230
Receivable from buyer		13,790			27,580
Inventories, net		126,119			133,288
Deferred income taxes		14,194			13,931
Income tax receivable		6,917			13,111
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		15,036			22,917

Total current assets		550,282			584,873

Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization		101,985			97,822
Long-term deferred income taxes		11,995			11,866
Goodwill		79,703			79,703
Other intangibles, net		11,897			12,667
Long-term investments and marketable securities		145,132			107,879
Other assets		4,092			4,196

Total assets	$	905,086		$	899,006

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	33,019		$	33,273
Accrued liabilities		47,769			64,612
Deferred revenue		12,065			11,089

Total current liabilities		92,853			108,974
Deferred rent		1,496			1,592
Other long-term liabilities		11,674			11,515

Total liabilities		106,023			122,081

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock		0			0
Class A Common Stock		722			722
Additional paid-in capital		134,472			131,422
Treasury stock		(603,705	)		(596,622	)
Retained earnings		1,275,780			1,245,616
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(8,206	)		(4,213	)

Total stockholders’ equity		799,063			776,925

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	905,086		$	899,006

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Net sales:
Net sales of tangible products	$	232,476		$	226,120
Revenue from services and software		11,399			11,181

Total net sales		243,875			237,301


Cost of sales:
Cost of sales of tangible products		119,053			110,781
Cost of services and software		4,959			6,522

Total cost of sales		124,012			117,303


Gross profit		119,863			119,998


Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing		32,114			28,528
Research and development		20,419			21,681
General and administrative		24,551			22,706
Amortization of intangible assets		770			835
Exit and restructuring costs		0			1,886

Total operating expenses		77,854			75,636


Operating income		42,009			44,362


Other income (expense):
Investment income		592			560
Foreign exchange loss		(342	)		(294	)
Other, net		(364	)		(254	)

Total other income (expense)		(114	)		12


Income from continuing operations before income taxes		41,895			44,374
Income taxes		11,731			14,246

Income from continuing operations		30,164			30,128
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		0			31,506

Net income	$	30,164		$	61,634


Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.58		$	0.54
Income from discontinued operations		0.00			0.57

Net income	$	0.58		$	1.11

Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.58		$	0.54
Income from discontinued operations		0.00			0.56

Net income	$	0.58		$	1.10


Basic weighted average shares outstanding		51,998			55,353
Diluted weighted average and equivalent shares outstanding		52,301			55,774

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Net income	$	30,164		$	61,634
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions, net of income taxes		(4,646	)		(2,756	)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments, net of income taxes		570			(14	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		83			(553	)

Comprehensive income	$	26,171		$	58,311

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	30,164		$	61,634
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		5,959			5,932
Equity-based compensation		3,800			4,488
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation		(66	)		(645	)
Loss on sale of property and equipment		83			9
Gain on sale of business		0			(67,213	)
Deferred income taxes		(391	)		2,540
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(1,862	)		12,563
Inventories, net		7,169			(7,136	)
Other assets		9,395			(1,690	)
Accounts payable		(3,378	)		(7,150	)
Accrued liabilities		(16,881	)		(17,120	)
Deferred revenue		1,151			(15,749	)
Income taxes		6,135			27,732
Other operating activities		(4,725	)		(3,364	)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		36,553			(5,169	)


Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(7,654	)		(3,922	)
Proceeds from the sale of business		13,790			164,008
Purchases of investments and marketable securities		(132,390	)		(382,410	)
Maturities of investments and marketable securities		81,189			209,509
Proceeds from sales of investments and marketable securities		21,748			88,304

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(23,317	)		75,489


Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchase of treasury stock		(9,775	)		(41,567	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan purchases		1,998			2,757
Excess tax benefit from equity-based compensation		66			645

Net cash used in financing activities		(7,711	)		(38,165	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		0			336


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		5,525			32,491
Cash balance of discontinued operations at beginning of period		0			1,301
Less: Cash balance of discontinued operations at end of period		0			282
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		36,418			46,175

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	41,943		$	79,685


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	$	7,956		$	8,958

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Management prepared these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for Zebra Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries (“Zebra”) according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. These financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Zebra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011 included in this Form 10-Q is taken from the audited consolidated balance sheet in our Form 10-K. These interim financial statements include all adjustments (of a normal, recurring nature) necessary to present fairly Zebra’s consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2012, the consolidated statement of earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011, and consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011. These results, however, are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.

Reclassifications. Prior-period amounts will differ from amounts previously reported because certain immaterial amounts in the prior years’ financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. In addition, prior-period financial results have been reclassified to account for the impact of the disposition of Navis, Zebra Enterprise Solutions GmbH (formerly “proveo AG”), and other immaterial Zebra operations. In January 2011, Zebra announced its entry into an agreement to sell Navis to Cargotec Corporation and on March 18, 2011, Zebra completed the transaction. In August 2011, Zebra sold its interest in proveo AG to F Two NV. As a result, the statement of earnings for the Navis business, proveo AG and other immaterial Zebra operations as of and for the all periods presented are reported as discontinued operations. See Note 17 Discontinued Operations.

Note 2 – Fair Value Measurements

Financial assets and liabilities are to be measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy. Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Zebra uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs (i.e. U.S. Treasuries and money market funds).

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in the assessment of fair value. Included in our investment portfolio at March 31, 2012, is an auction rate security which is classified as available for sale and is reflected at fair value. Due to events in credit markets, however, the auction event for the instrument held by Zebra is failed. Therefore, the fair value of this security is estimated utilizing broker quotations, discounted cash flow analysis or other types of valuation adjustment methodologies at March 31, 2012. These analyses consider, among other items, the collateral underlying the security instruments, the creditworthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, estimates of the next time the security is expected to have a successful auction, and Zebra’s intent and ability to hold such securities until credit markets improve. The security was also compared, when possible, to other securities with similar characteristics.

The decline in the market value of our auction rate security discussed above is considered temporary and has been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income loss on Zebra’s balance sheet. Since Zebra has the intent and ability to hold this auction rate security until it is sold at auction, redeemed at carrying value or reaches maturity, we have classified it as a long-term investment on the balance sheet.

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of March 31, 2012, are classified below (in thousands):


	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. government and agency securities	$	32,486		$	24,343	$	0	$	56,829
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0			14,944		0		14,944
State and municipal bonds		0			141,085		0		141,085
Corporate securities		0			104,819		2,588		107,407
Other investments		0			36		0		36

Investments subtotal		32,486			285,227		2,588		320,301
Forward contracts (2)		(1,853	)		2,175		0		322
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		3,181			0		0		3,181

Total assets at fair value	$	33,814		$	287,402	$	2,588	$	323,804


Liabilities:
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan	$	3,181		$	0	$	0	$	3,181

Total liabilities at fair value	$	3,181		$	0	$	0	$	3,181

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2011, are classified below (in thousands):


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
U.S. government and agency securities	$	25,540	$	25,307	$	0	$	50,847
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)		0		16,612		0		16,612
State and municipal bonds		0		142,873		0		142,873
Corporate securities		0		77,321		2,588		79,909
Other investments		0		36		0		36

Investments subtotal		25,540		262,149		2,588		290,277
Forward contracts (2)		2,626		6,584		0		9,210
Money market investments related to the deferred compensation plan		3,199		0		0		3,199

Total assets at fair value	$	31,365	$	268,733	$	2,588	$	302,686


Liabilities:
Liabilities related to the deferred compensation plan	$	3,199	$	0	$	0	$	3,199

Total liabilities at fair value	$	3,199	$	0	$	0	$	3,199

(1)	Includes investments in notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Farm Credit Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank.

(2)	The fair value of forward contracts are calculated as follows:

Fair value of forward collar contract associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using the midpoint of ask and bid rates for similar contracts.

Fair value of regular forward contracts associated with forecasted sales hedges are calculated using the period-end exchange rate adjusted for the discount rate (3 month LIBOR rate).

Fair value of balance sheet hedges are calculated at the period end exchange rate adjusted for current forward points unless the hedge has been traded but not settled at period end. If this is the case, the fair value is calculated at the rate at which the hedge is being settled.

The following table presents Zebra’s activity for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, Level 3, for the following periods (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011
Balance at beginning of the year	$	2,588	$	5,597
Transfers to Level 3		0		0
Total losses (realized or unrealized):
Included in earnings		0		0
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		0		0
Purchases and settlements (net)		0		0

Balance at end of period	$	2,588	$	5,597

Total gains and (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at end of period	$	0	$	0

The following is a summary of short-term and long-term investments (in thousands):


	As of March 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. government and agency securities	$	56,766	$	84	$	(21	)	$	56,829
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		14,918		26		0			14,944
State and municipal bonds		140,820		306		(41	)		141,085
Corporate securities		107,692		507		(792	)		107,407
Other investments		36		0		0			36

Total investments	$	320,232	$	923	$	(854	)	$	320,301


	As of December 31, 2011
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
U.S. government and agency securities	$	50,738	$	115	$	(6	)	$	50,847
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises		16,581		32		(1	)		16,612
State and municipal bonds		142,586		330		(43	)		142,873
Corporate securities		81,132		164		(1,387	)		79,909
Other investments		36		0		0			36

Total investments	$	291,073	$	641	$	(1,437	)	$	290,277

The maturity dates of investments are as follows (in thousands):


	As of March 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Less than 1 year	$	175,240	$	175,169
1 to 5 years		144,992		145,132
6 to 10 years		0		0
Thereafter		0		0

Total	$	320,232	$	320,301

The carrying value for Zebra’s financial instruments classified as current assets (other than short-term investments) and current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

Note 3 – Investments and Marketable Securities

We classify our investments in marketable debt securities as available-for-sale. As of March 31, 2012, all of our investments in marketable debt securities with maturities greater than one year are classified as long-term investments on the balance sheet due to our ability and intent to hold them until maturity.

Changes in the market value of available-for-sale securities are reflected in the accumulated other comprehensive income caption of stockholders’ equity in the balance sheet, until we dispose of the securities. Once these securities are disposed of, either by sale or maturity, the accumulated changes in market value are transferred to investment income. On the statement of cash flows, changes in the balances of available-for-sale securities are shown as purchases, sales and maturities of investments and marketable securities under investing activities.

Changes in market value of trading securities would be recorded in investment income as they occur, and the related statement of cash flows would include changes in the balances of trading securities as operating cash flows. See Note 15 Other Comprehensive Income.

Included in Zebra’s cash and investments and marketable securities are amounts held by foreign subsidiaries which are generally invested in U.S. dollar-denominated holdings. Zebra had foreign cash and investments of $116,451,000 as of March 31, 2012, and $96,829,000 as of December 31, 2011. Amounts held by foreign subsidiaries are generally subject to U.S. income taxation upon repatriation, however, Zebra does not intend to repatriate these funds.

Note 4 – Accounts Receivable

The components of accounts receivable are as follows (in thousands):


	As of
	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Gross accounts receivable	$	158,548		$	156,790
Accounts receivable reserves		(1,434	)		(1,560	)

Accounts receivable, net	$	157,114		$	155,230

Note 5 – Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):


	As of
	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Raw material	$	41,221		$	45,795
Work in process		1,525			872
Deferred costs of long-term contracts		83			220
Finished goods		98,859			101,111

Inventories, gross		141,688			147,998
Inventory reserves		(15,569	)		(14,710	)

Inventories, net	$	126,119		$	133,288

Note 6 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):


	As of March 31, 2012
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	12,718	$	(11,507	)	$	1,211
Patent and patent rights		23,392		(12,732	)		10,660
Customer relationships		1,773		(1,747	)		26

Other intangibles, net	$	37,883	$	(25,986	)	$	11,897


Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012			$	770


	As of December 31, 2011
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount
Current technology	$	12,718	$	(11,403	)	$	1,315
Patent and patent rights		23,392		(12,079	)		11,313
Customer relationships		1,773		(1,734	)		39

Other intangibles, net	$	37,883	$	(25,216	)	$	12,667

Amortization expense for the three months ended April 2, 2011			$	835

We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if we believe indicators of impairment exist.

Factors considered that may trigger an impairment review consist of:

•

Significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results,

•

Significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business,

•

Significant negative industry or economic trends,

•

Significant decline in Zebra’s stock price for a sustained period, and

•

Significant decline in market capitalization relative to net book value.

If we believe that one or more of the above indicators of impairment have occurred, we perform an impairment test. The performance of the test involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair values of the applicable reporting units with their aggregate carrying values, including goodwill. We generally determine the fair value of our reporting units using three valuation methods: Income Approach – Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Market Approach – Guideline Public Company Method, and Market Approach – Comparative Transactions Method. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, we perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss. The second step of the goodwill impairment test involves comparing the implied fair value of the affected reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying value of that goodwill.

We performed our annual impairment test in June 2011 and determined that our goodwill was not impaired as of the end of May 2011.

Note 7 – Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities

In January 2011, we announced an agreement to sell a significant portion of the Zebra Enterprise Solutions (ZES) segment, which primarily consisted of Navis, to Cargotec Corporation. We retained the Location Solutions products from the former ZES, which included active RFID real-time location solutions and associated tags and readers. In the first quarter of 2011, we also announced a plan to consolidate any remaining administrative and accounting functions from the former ZES into our corporate facilities in Illinois. The costs for 2011 below represent the costs related to the consolidation and relocation of the administrative and accounting functions. We do not anticipate costs in 2012 related to this restructuring.

The following is a summary of exit and restructuring costs incurred (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
Type of Cost:	April 2, 2011
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	$	1,279
Professional services		552
Relocation and transition costs		29
Other exit costs		26

Total	$	1,886

Liabilities and expenses related to exit and restructuring activities were as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,048		$	1,301
Charged to earnings		0			1,886
Cash paid		(337	)		(1,066	)

Balance at the end of period	$	711		$	2,121

Liabilities related to exit and restructuring activities are included in the accrued liabilities line item on the balance sheet. All exit costs are included in operating expenses under the line item exit and restructuring costs.

Note 8 – Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, portions of our operations are subject to fluctuations in currency values. Zebra Technologies Corporation and its principal subsidiaries are all designated US dollar functional currency. Certain other subsidiaries are designated in functional local currency due to legal requirements or the nature of their business.

We manage these currency risks using derivative financial instruments. Our exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates arises from international financing activities between subsidiaries, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and transactions arising from international trade. Our objective is to preserve the economic value of non-functional currency denominated cash flows. We attempt to hedge transaction exposures with natural offsets to the fullest extent possible and, once these opportunities have been exhausted, through foreign exchange forward and option contracts with third parties.

Credit and market risk

Financial instruments, including derivatives, expose us to counter party credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk related to interest and currency exchange rates. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties, and procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. Our counterparties in derivative transactions are commercial banks with significant experience using derivative instruments. We monitor the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of our derivative and other financial instruments considering reasonably possible changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates and restrict the use of derivative financial instruments to hedging activities.

We continually monitor the creditworthiness of our customers to which we grant credit terms in the normal course of business. The terms and conditions of our credit sales are designed to mitigate or eliminate concentrations of credit risk with any single customer.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Zebra has determined that derivative instruments for hedges that have traded but have not settled are considered Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, and hedges that have not traded are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Derivative instruments are used to manage risk and are not used for trading or other speculative purposes, nor do we use leveraged derivative financial instruments. Our foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using broker quotations or market transactions, in either the listed or over-the-counter markets.

Hedging of Net Assets

We use forward contracts and options to manage exposure related to our pound and euro-denominated net assets. Forward contracts typically mature within three months after execution of the contracts. We record gains and losses on these contracts and options in income each quarter along with the transaction gains and losses related to our net asset positions, which would ordinarily offset each other.

Summary financial information related to these activities included in our consolidated statement of earnings as other income (expense) is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Change in gains (losses) from foreign exchange derivatives	$	(2,035	)	$	(4,821	)
Gain on net foreign currency assets		1,693			4,527

Foreign exchange loss	$	(342	)	$	(294	)


	As of
	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Notional balance of outstanding contracts:
Pound/US dollar	£	5,291		£	6,016
Euro/US dollar	€	38,400		€	36,684
Net fair value of outstanding contracts	$	(236	)	$	54

Hedging of Anticipated Sales

We can manage the exchange rate risk of anticipated euro-denominated sales using purchased options, forward contracts, participating forwards and option collars. We designate these contracts as cash flow hedges which mature within twelve months after the execution of the contracts. Gains and losses on these contracts are deferred in other comprehensive income until the contracts are settled and the hedged sales are realized, the deferred gains or losses will then be reported as an increase or decrease to sales.

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges is as follows (in thousands):


	As of
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(6,538	)	$	(4,419	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		(1,892	)		(1,663	)

Net	$	(4,646	)	$	(2,756	)

Summary financial information related to the cash flow hedges of future revenues follows (in thousands, except percentages):


	As of
	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Notional balance of outstanding contracts versus the dollar	€	96,990		€	92,305
Hedge effectiveness		100	%		100	%

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Net gains and (losses) included in revenue	$	1,157		$	(966	)

Forward contracts

We record our forward contracts at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet which are included in either of the following lines on the balance sheet, prepaid expenses and other current assets or accrued liabilities, depending upon the fair value calculation as detailed in Note 2 of Zebra’s financial statements. The amounts recorded on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in thousands):


	As of
	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Assets:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	322	$	9,210

Total	$	322	$	9,210

Note 9 – Warranty

In general, Zebra provides warranty coverage of one year on printers against defects in material and workmanship. Printheads are warranted for nine months and batteries are warranted for one year. Battery based products, such as location tags, are covered by a 30-day warranty. A provision for warranty expense is recorded at the time of shipment and adjusted quarterly based on historical warranty experience.

The following table is a summary of Zebra’s accrued warranty obligation (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	4,613		$	4,554
Warranty expense		1,068			1,011
Warranty payments		(1,792	)		(1,426	)

Balance at the end of the period	$	3,889		$	4,139

Note 10 – Contingencies

We are subject to a variety of investigations, claims, suits and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including but not limited to, intellectual property, employment, tort and breach of contract matters. We currently believe that the outcomes of such proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our business, cash flows, financial position, or results of operations. Any legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and management’s view of these matters and their potential effects may change in the future.

Note 11 – Stockholders’ Equity

Share count and par value data related to stockholders’ equity are as follows:


	As of
	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Preferred Stock
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		10,000,000		10,000,000
Shares outstanding		0		0
Common Stock - Class A
Par value per share	$	0.01	$	0.01
Shares authorized		150,000,000		150,000,000
Shares issued		72,151,857		72,151,857
Shares outstanding		51,908,374		52,095,166
Treasury stock
Shares held		20,243,483		20,056,691

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, Zebra purchased 264,567 shares of common stock for $9,775,000 under a board authorized share repurchase plan, compared with purchases of 1,100,000 shares of common stock for $41,567,000 for the three-month period ended April 2, 2011.

A roll forward of Class A common shares outstanding is as follows:


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Balance at the beginning of the year		52,095,166			55,711,325
Repurchases		(264,567	)		(1,100,000	)
Stock option and ESPP issuances		76,063			158,764
Restricted share issuances		3,635			3,374
Restricted share forfeitures		(1,923	)		(7,445	)
Shares withheld for tax obligations		0			(35,157	)

Balance at the end of the period		51,908,374			54,730,861

Note 12 – Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share were computed as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011
Weighted average shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		51,998		55,353
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		303		421

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		52,301		55,774


Earnings:
Income from continuing operations	$	30,164	$	30,128
Income from discontinued operations		0		31,506

Net income	$	30,164	$	61,634


Basic per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.58	$	0.54
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.57

Net income	$	0.58	$	1.11


Diluted per share amounts:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.58	$	0.54
Income from discontinued operations		0.00		0.56

Net income	$	0.58	$	1.10

Potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the earnings per share calculation consist of options with an exercise price greater than the average market closing price of the Class A common stock during the respective periods. These options were as follows:


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011
Potentially dilutive shares		1,386,000		1,136,000

Note 13 – Equity-Based Compensation

Zebra has an equity-based compensation plan and a stock purchase plan available for future grants. Zebra recognizes compensation costs using the straight-line method over the vesting period of 1 month to 5 years.

The compensation expense and the related tax benefit for equity-based payments were included in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011
Cost of sales	$	235	$	233
Selling and marketing		361		273
Research and development		388		319
General and administrative		2,816		2,188

Total compensation	$	3,800	$	3,013

Income tax benefit	$	1,021	$	1,046

Cash flows resulting from the tax benefits from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows in the statement of cash flows. The tax benefits classified as financing cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $66,000 and for the three months ended April 2, 2011 was $645,000.

The fair value of equity-based compensation is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial model. Volatility is based on an average of the implied volatility in the open market and the annualized volatility of Zebra stock prices over our entire stock history. Stock option grants in the table below include both stock options, all of which were non-qualified, and stock appreciation rights (SAR) that will be settled in Zebra stock. The following table shows the weighted-average assumptions used for grants of stock options and SARs as well as the fair value of the grants based on those assumptions:


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Forfeiture rate		11.50	%		9.78	%
Volatility		35.33	%		39.50	%
Risk free interest rate		2.01	%		2.26	%
Range of interest rates		0.01% -3.18	%		0.06% -3.41	%
Expected weighted-average life		5.42 years			5.36 years
Fair value of options and SARs granted	$	0		$	132,000
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options and SARs granted	$	0		$	14.40

SAR activity was as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
SARs	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,287,724		$	28.91
Granted		0			0.00
Exercised		(17,343	)		24.49
Forfeited		(10,665	)		34.45

Outstanding at end of period		1,259,716		$	28.93

Exercisable at end of period		293,246		$	23.37

Intrinsic value of exercised SARs	$	269,978

The terms of the SARs are established under either the 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan or the 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “Plans”) and the applicable SAR agreement. Once vested, a SAR entitles the holder to receive a payment equal to the difference between the per-share base price of the SAR and the fair market value of a share of Zebra stock on the date the SAR is exercised, multiplied by the number of SARs exercised. Exercised SARs are settled in whole shares of Zebra stock, and any fraction of a share is settled in cash. The SARs granted typically vest annually in four equal amounts on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, with some SARs vesting over a period of five years. All SARs expire 10 years after the grant date.

The following table summarizes information about SARs outstanding at March 31, 2012:


	Outstanding					Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$ 19.56-$19.56		403,506	7.10 years	$	19.56		172,175	$	19.56
$ 21.83-$27.50		57,014	7.60 years		24.83		39,203		24.51
$ 27.82-$27.82		420,872	8.10 years		27.82		62,687		27.82
$ 28.33-$40.10		33,483	8.84 years		32.08		3,136		32.26
$ 41.57-$42.36		344,841	9.10 years		41.61		16,045		42.36

		1,259,716					293,246


	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	13,133,000	$	4,498,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		8.1 years		7.5 years

Stock option activity was as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Options	Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		1,702,650		$	40.43
Granted		0			0.00
Exercised		(48,561	)		26.94
Forfeited		(1,663	)		36.36
Expired		(12,150	)		45.93

Outstanding at end of period		1,640,276		$	40.79

Exercisable at end of period		1,538,022		$	41.18

Intrinsic value of exercised options	$	545,701

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at March 31, 2012:


	Outstanding					Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$ 1.29-$36.49		477,658	4.91 years	$	32.25		382,829	$	31.67
$ 36.80-$41.25		384,646	5.06 years		39.80		377,221		39.85
$ 42.28-$45.62		401,316	3.49 years		44.51		401,316		44.51
$ 46.18-$51.62		374,856	2.70 years		48.63		374,856		48.63
$ 53.92-$53.92		1,800	2.16 years		53.92		1,800		53.92

		1,640,276					1,538,022


	Outstanding		Exercisable
Aggregate intrinsic value	$	3,160,000	$	2,785,000
Weighted-average remaining contractual term		4.1 years		4.0 years

Restricted stock award activity, granted under the Plans are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Restricted Stock Awards	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year		836,141		$	28.34
Granted		2,948			39.01
Released		0			0.00
Forfeited		(5,155	)		32.58

Outstanding at end of period		833,934		$	28.35

Zebra’s restricted stock awards are expensed over the vesting period of the related award, typically three to five years. Compensation cost is calculated as the market date fair value on the grant date multiplied by the number of shares granted.


	As of March 31, 2012
Awards granted under Zebra’s equity based compensation plans:
Unearned compensation costs related to awards granted	$	16,622,000
Period expected to be recognized over		2.2 years

The fair value of the purchase rights of all Zebra employees issued under the stock purchase plan is estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions for purchase rights granted. Expected lives of three months to one year have been used along with these assumptions.


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Fair market value	$	35.78		$	37.99
Option price	$	33.99		$	36.09
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Expected volatility		20	%		26	%
Risk free interest rate		0.02	%		0.12	%

Note 14 – Income Taxes

Zebra has identified, evaluated, and measured the amount of income tax benefits to be recognized for all of our income tax positions. Included in deferred tax assets are amounts related to federal and state net operating losses that resulted from our acquisition of WhereNet Corp in 2007. We intend to utilize these net operating loss carryforwards to offset future income taxes.

Zebra earns a significant amount of our operating income outside of the U.S., which is deemed to be permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. Zebra does not intend to repatriate funds, however, should Zebra require more capital in the U.S. than is generated by our operations locally, Zebra could elect to repatriate funds held in foreign jurisdictions or raise capital in the U.S. through debt or equity issuances. These alternatives could result in higher effective tax rates or increased interest expense.

U.S. federal tax returns for years 2008 through 2010 are currently under audit. The tax years 2008 through 2010 remain open to examination by multiple state taxing jurisdictions. Tax authorities in the United Kingdom have completed income tax audits for tax years through 2006.

Zebra’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011, we did not accrue any interest or penalties into income tax expense.


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Effective tax rate		28.0	%		32.1	%

The 2012 effective rate reflects higher profits in lower rate international jurisdictions and a reduction of the 2012 tax rate in the UK. Zebra’s rate in 2011 included a tax valuation allowance against a subsequently disposed subsidiary.

Note 15 – Other Comprehensive Income

Stockholders’ equity includes certain items classified as accumulated other comprehensive income, including:

•

Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions relate to derivative instruments used to hedge the currency exchange rates for forecasted euro sales. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, and we have deferred income statement recognition of gains and losses until the hedged transaction occurs. See Note 8 for more details.

•

Unrealized gains (losses) on investments are deferred from income statement recognition until the gains or losses are realized.

•

Foreign currency translation adjustment relates to our non-U.S. subsidiary companies that have designated a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. We are required to translate the subsidiary functional currency financial statements to dollars using a combination of historical, period-end, and average foreign exchange rates. This combination of rates creates the foreign currency translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income.

The components of other comprehensive income gross and net of income tax are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Unrealized losses on hedging transactions:
Gross	$	(6,538	)	$	(4,419	)
Income tax (benefit)		(1,892	)		(1,663	)

Net	$	(4,646	)	$	(2,756	)

Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross	$	868		$	(22	)
Income tax (benefit)		298			(8	)

Net	$	570		$	(14	)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):


	As of
	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(8,880	)	$	(8,963	)

Unrealized gains and (losses) on hedging transactions:
Gross		817			7,355
Income tax (benefit)		204			2,096

Net		613			5,259

Unrealized gains and (losses) on investments classified as available-for-sale:
Gross		71			(797	)
Income tax (benefit)		10			(288	)

Net		61			(509	)

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(8,206	)	$	(4,213	)

Note 16 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued update 2011-05, ASC 220, Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income and in December 2011, the FASB issued update 2011-12, ASC 220, Comprehensive Income: Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU No. 2011-12 is to defer only those changes in ASU No. 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, while the Board is redeliberating, entities should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before ASU No. 2011-05. All other requirements in ASU No. 2011-05 are not affected by ASU No. 2011-12, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard moved our Other Comprehensive Income disclosures from the footnotes to its own financial statement.

In September 2011, the FASB issued update 2011-08, ASC 350, Intangibles Goodwill and Other: Testing Goodwill for Impairment. This updated guidance simplifies how companies test goodwill for impairment. Essentially, companies are no longer required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more-likely-than-not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount using a qualitative assessment. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard did not have any effect upon our consolidated financial statements.

Note 17 Discontinued Operations

Sale of Navis, LLC - On March 18, 2011, we sold our Navis marine terminal solutions business and the related WhereNet marine terminal solutions product line of our Zebra Enterprise Solutions (“ZES”) business segment for approximately $188,588,000 in cash to Cargotec Corporation. During the quarter, we received $13,790,000 of the previously escrowed funds and at March 31, 2012, Zebra has a remaining short term receivable from the buyer in the amount of $13,790,000 which represents the remaining funds held in escrow that are subject to adjustment according to terms of the agreement.

Sale of proveo AG - On August 3, 2011, we entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with F Two NV (a Belgium company) to sell all of our interest in Zebra Enterprise Solutions GmbH (formerly proveo AG) business. The loss recorded upon divestiture was $1,248,000. As part of the sale, Zebra agreed with the buyer to provide a revolving loan of up to €1,000,000 which is due one year from the sale date and bears interest at 6.5%. Zebra realized tax benefits in the amount of $13,308,000 with the divestiture of proveo AG. These tax benefits are primarily related to the difference in book basis versus tax basis.

Beginning in the first quarter of 2011, Zebra reported the results of these businesses as discontinued operations. The amounts presented below for discontinued operations include the operating results of Navis and proveo for the three months ended April 2, 2011. With the Navis sale, Zebra consolidated the former ZES Location Solutions product line.

Summary results for discontinued operations in our unaudited consolidated statement of earnings are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended April 2, 2011
Net sales	$	12,633

Loss from discontinued operations	$	(11,627	)
Income tax benefit		1,001
Gain on sale of discontinued operations		67,213
Income tax expense on sale		(25,081	)

Income from discontinued operations	$	31,506

The components of cash flows of discontinued operations in our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended April 2, 2011
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash used by operating activities	$	(995	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(24	)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(1,019	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,301

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	282

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Results of Operations: First Quarter of 2012 versus First Quarter of 2011

Consolidated Results of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales - 2012		Percent of Net Sales - 2011
Net Sales
Tangible products	$	232,476		$	226,120		2.8			95.3		95.3
Service & software		11,399			11,181		1.9			4.7		4.7

Total net sales		243,875			237,301		2.8			100.0		100.0
Cost of Sales
Tangible products		119,053			110,781		7.5			48.8		46.7
Service & software		4,959			6,522		(24.0	)		2.1		2.7

Total cost of sales		124,012			117,303		5.7			50.9		49.4

Gross profit		119,863			119,998		(0.1	)		49.1		50.6
Operating expenses		77,854			75,636		2.9			31.9		31.9

Operating income		42,009			44,362		(5.3	)		17.2		18.7
Other income (expense)		(114	)		12		N/M			0.0		0.0

Income before income taxes		41,895			44,374		(5.6	)		17.2		18.7
Income taxes		11,731			14,246		(17.7	)		4.8		6.0

Income from continuing operations		30,164			30,128		0.1			12.4		12.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		0			31,506		(100.0	)		0.0		13.3

Net income	$	30,164		$	61,634		(51.1	)		12.4		26.0

Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.58		$	0.54		7.4
Income from discontinued operations		0.00			0.56		N/M

Net income	$	0.58		$	1.10		(47.3	)

Consolidated Results of Operations – First quarter

Sales

Net sales for the first quarter of 2012, compared with the corresponding 2011 quarter, increased 2.8% due to a steady broad-based demand in a struggling economy. The increase in sales was largely attributable to 11.9% growth in supplies including labels, card printer supplies and aftermarket parts. Printer unit volume increased 4.7% from the first quarter of 2011 primarily due to volume increases in mid-range, desktop and card printers.

Sales by product category were as follows (amounts in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended
Product Category	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales - 2012		Percent of Net Sales - 2011
Hardware	$	181,196	$	180,136		0.6			74.3		75.9
Supplies		49,962		44,635		11.9			20.5		18.8
Service and software		11,399		11,181		1.9			4.7		4.7

Subtotal products		242,557		235,952		2.8			99.5		99.4
Shipping and handling		1,318		1,349		(2.3	)		0.5		0.6

Total net sales	$	243,875	$	237,301		2.8			100.0		100.0

Sales increased in all international geographic regions in part from the impact of our investments in sales and sales-related personnel to expand Zebra’s presence in high-growth regions including China, Brazil and Eastern Europe. Sales in the regions targeted by Zebra for geographic expansion increased by 7.8% in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011. Zebra continues to build a broader base of customers to penetrate targeted industries more deeply. Movements in foreign exchange rates decreased sales by $1,668,000 in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions for the quarter due principally to a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar.

Sales to customers by geographic region were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended
Geographic Region	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011		Percent Change		Percent of Net Sales - 2012		Percent of Net Sales - 2011
Europe, Middle East and Africa	$	86,121	$	84,230		2.2		35.3		35.5
Latin America		22,287		20,104		10.9		9.1		8.5
Asia-Pacific		33,148		32,495		2.0		13.6		13.7

Total International		141,556		136,829		3.5		58.0		57.7
North America		102,319		100,472		1.8		42.0		42.3

Total net sales	$	243,875	$	237,301		2.8		100.0		100.0

Gross Profit

Gross profit of 49.1%, versus 50.6% in 2011, reflects unfavorable movements in foreign exchange rates and product mix. Unfavorable foreign currency movements decreased first quarter gross profit by $1,203,000.

Printer unit volumes and average selling price information is summarized below:


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011		Percent Change
Total printers shipped		297,669		284,177		4.7
Average selling price of printers shipped	$	503	$	524		(4.0	)

For the first quarter of 2012, unit volumes increased in nearly all printer product lines compared to the same period of 2011, with notable volume increases in mid-range, desktop and card printers. The 4.0% decrease in average selling price is a result primarily of a change in product mix from one quarter compared to the other.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the quarter increased 2.9% due mainly to greater selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Several categories accounted for these increases, including compensation costs which include salaries, benefits, bonuses and commissions. These increases are principally related to activities supporting Zebra’s geographic expansion and market development activities. Business development, travel and entertainment, outside professional services, depreciation and bad debt expense all increased over 2011 levels. Research and development costs are slightly lower due to reduced expenditures for project costs and outside consulting and professional fees in 2012 compared to 2011. Exit and restructuring costs in 2011 relate to the relocation and consolidation of administrative, accounting and distribution functions of our Location Solutions product line.

Operating expenses are summarized below (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended
Operating Expenses	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011		Percent Change			Percent of Net Sales 2012		Percent of Net Sales 2011
Selling and marketing	$	32,114	$	28,528		12.6			13.2		12.0
Research and development		20,419		21,681		(5.8	)		8.4		9.1
General and administrative		24,551		22,706		8.1			10.1		9.6
Amortization of intangible assets		770		835		(7.8	)		0.3		0.4
Exit and restructuring costs		0		1,886		(100.0	)		0.0		0.8

Total operating expenses	$	77,854	$	75,636		2.9			31.9		31.9

Operating Income

The operating income decreased slightly for the first quarter of 2012 versus 2011 as a result of a slight increase in operating expenses.

Other Income (Expense)

Investment income increased slightly from higher cash and investment amounts in 2012 compared with 2011, primarily related to cash received in 2011 related to the sale of Navis Holdings LLC (Navis). Zebra recorded a higher foreign exchange loss in 2012 as the U.S. dollar weakened against the euro versus rates in 2011.

Zebra’s non-operating income and expense items are summarized in the following table (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Investment income	$	592		$	560
Foreign exchange loss		(342	)		(294	)
Other, net		(364	)		(254	)

Total other income (expense)	$	(114	)	$	12

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2012 was 28.0% compared with 32.1% for the first quarter of 2011. The 2012 effective rate reflects higher profits in lower rate international jurisdictions and a reduction of the 2012 tax rate in the UK. Zebra’s rate in 2011 included a tax valuation allowance against a subsequently disposed subsidiary.

Income from Discontinued Operations

Beginning in the first quarter of 2011, Zebra reported the results of Navis and proveo as discontinued operations. Each of these businesses were sold during 2011. The income from discontinued operations in 2011 is primarily related to the gain on the divestiture of Navis, net of taxes, offset by losses in the discontinued businesses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

(Amounts in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended
Rate of Return Analysis:	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Average cash and marketable securities balances	$	344,470		$	316,988
Annualized rate of return		0.7	%		0.7	%

Average cash and marketable securities balances for the first three months of 2012 increased compared to 2011 as a result of increased cash provided by operating activities and from the collection of the escrowed proceeds from the sale of Navis.

As of March 31, 2012, Zebra had $362,244,000 in cash and investments and marketable securities, compared with $326,695,000 at December 31, 2011. Factors affecting cash and investment balances during the first three months of 2012 include the following (changes below include the impact of foreign currency):

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Inventories decreased $7,169,000 due to decreases in raw materials and finished goods.

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Other assets decreased $9,395,000 primarily due to a reduction in forward contract positions held.

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Accounts payable decreased $3,378,000 due to the timing of payments at period end.

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Accrued liabilities decreased $16,881,000 due to the timing of annual bonus payments and regular payroll.

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Income taxes payable increased $6,135,000 due to the timing of tax payments.

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Purchases of property and equipment totaled $7,654,000.

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Half of the escrowed proceeds from the sale of Navis totaling $13,790,000 were received.

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Purchases of treasury shares totaled $9,775,000.

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Stock option exercises and purchases under the stock purchase plan contributed $1,998,000.

Management believes that existing capital resources and funds generated from operations are sufficient to finance anticipated capital requirements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management prepared the consolidated financial statements of Zebra under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles require the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions we used are reasonable, based upon the information available.

Our estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts in our financial statements. The following accounting policies comprise those that we believe are the most critical in understanding and evaluating Zebra’s reported financial results.

Revenue Recognition

Product revenue is recognized once four criteria are met: (1) we have persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred and title has passed to the customer, which generally happens at the point of shipment provided that no significant obligations remain; (3) the price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Other items that affect our revenue recognition include:

Customer Returns

Customers have the right to return products that do not function properly within a limited time after delivery. We monitor and track product returns and record a provision for the estimated future returns based on historical experience and any notification received of pending returns. Returns have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, but Zebra cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience return rates consistent with historical patterns. Historically, our product returns have not been significant. However, if a significant issue should arise, it could have a material impact on our financial statements.

Growth Rebates

Some of our channel program partners are offered incentive rebates based on the attainment of specific growth targets related to products they purchase from us over a quarter or year. These rebates are recorded as a reduction to revenue. Each quarter, we estimate the amount of outstanding rebates and establish a reserve for them based on shipment history. Historically, actual rebates have been in line with our estimates.

Pass Through Rebate Program

Some of our distributors are offered monthly rebates based on distribution of products to our program partners. These rebates are recorded as a reduction to revenue. Each month we estimate the amount of rebate earned and establish a reserve for them based on recent trends of actual activity. The actual distributor rebates paid have historically been in line with our estimates.

Price Protection

Some of our customers are offered price protection by Zebra as an incentive to carry inventory of our product. These price protection plans provide that if we lower prices, we will credit them for the price decrease on inventory they hold. We estimate future payments under price protection programs quarterly and establish a reserve, which is charged against revenue. Our customers typically carry limited amounts of inventory, and Zebra infrequently lowers prices on current products. As a result, the amounts paid under these plans have been minimal.

Software Revenue

We sell three types of software and record revenue as follows:

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Our printers contain embedded firmware, which is part of the hardware purchase. We consider the sale of this firmware to be incidental to the sale of the printer and do not attribute any revenue to it.

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We sell a limited amount of prepackaged, or off-the-shelf, software for the creation of bar code labels using our printers. There is no customization required to use this software, and we have no post-shipment obligations on the software. Revenue is recognized at the time this prepackaged software is shipped.

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We sometimes provide custom software as part of a printer installation project. We bill custom software development services separate from the related hardware. Revenue related to custom software is recognized once the custom software development services have been completed and accepted by the customer.

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We recognize license revenue when (1) a signed contract is obtained; (2) delivery of the product has occurred; (3) the license fee is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection is probable.

Maintenance and Support Agreements

We enter into post-contract maintenance and support agreements. Revenues are recognized ratably over the service period and the cost of providing these services is expensed as incurred.

Shipping and Handling

We charge our customers for shipping and handling services based upon our internal price list for these items. The amounts billed to customers are recorded as revenue when the product ships. Any costs incurred related to these services are included in cost of sales.

Zebra enters into sales transactions that include more than one product type. This bundle of products might include printers, current or future supplies, and services. When this type of transaction occurs, we allocate the purchase price to each product type based on the fair value of the individual products determined by vendor specific objective evidence. The revenue for each individual product is then recognized when the recognition criteria for that product is fully met.

Investments and Marketable Securities

Investments and marketable securities at March 31, 2012, consisted of the following:


U.S. government and agency securities	17.7	%
Obligations of government-sponsored enterprises (1)	4.7	%
State and municipal bonds	44.1	%
Corporate securities	33.5	%

(1)	Includes investments in notes issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Farm Credit Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank.

We classify our debt and marketable equity securities in one of three categories: trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Held-to-maturity securities are those debt securities that Zebra has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. All securities not included in trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.

Trading and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization or accretion of discounts or premiums. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized. As of March 31, 2012, Zebra’s investments in marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. In addition, as of March 31, 2012, all of our investments in marketable debt securities with maturities greater than one year are classified as long-term investments in the balance sheet due to our ability and intent to hold them until maturity.

Accounts Receivable

We have standardized credit granting and review policies and procedures for all customer accounts, including:

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Credit reviews of all new customer accounts,

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Ongoing credit evaluations of current customers,

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Credit limits and payment terms based on available credit information,

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Adjustments to credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness,

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An active collection effort by regional credit functions, reporting directly to the corporate financial officers, and

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Limited credit insurance on the majority of our international receivables.

We reserve for estimated credit losses based upon historical experience and specific customer collection issues. Over the last three years, accounts receivable reserves varied from 0.9% to 1.5% of total accounts receivable. Accounts receivable reserves as of March 31, 2012, were $1,434,000, or 0.9% of the balance due. Accounts receivable reserves as of December 31, 2011, were $1,560,000, or 1.0% of the balance due. We believe our reserve level is appropriate considering the quality of the portfolio as of March 31, 2012. While credit losses have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that our credit loss experience will continue to be consistent with historical experience.

Inventories

We value our inventories at the lower of the actual cost to purchase or manufacture using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or the current estimated market value. We review inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based on forecasts of product demand and production requirements for the subsequent twelve months.

Over the last three years, our reserves for excess and obsolete inventories have ranged from 8.0% to 11.4% of gross inventory. As of March 31, 2012, inventory reserves were $15,569,000, or 11.0% of gross inventory compared to inventory reserves of $14,710,000, or 9.9% of gross inventory as of December 31, 2011. We believe our reserve level is appropriate considering the quantities and quality of the inventories as of March 31, 2012.

Valuation of Goodwill

We test the impairment of goodwill each year as of the end of May or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We completed our annual assessment during June 2011 and determined that our goodwill was not impaired as of the end of May 2011.

Goodwill of a reporting unit is tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Examples of such events or circumstances include:

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Significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate,

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Adverse action or assessment by a regulator,

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Unanticipated competition,

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Loss of key personnel,

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More-likely-than-not expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or otherwise disposed of,

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Testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit,

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Recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in the financial statement of a subsidiary that is a component of a reporting unit, or

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Allocation of a portion of goodwill to a business to be disposed of.

If we believe that one or more of the above indicators of impairment have occurred, we perform an impairment test. The performance of the test involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair values of the applicable reporting units with their aggregate carrying values, including goodwill. We generally determine the fair value of our reporting units using three valuation methods: Income Approach – Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Market Approach – Guideline Public Company Method and Market Approach – Comparative Transactions Method. The approach defined below is based upon our last impairment test conducted in June 2011 as of the end of May 2011.

Under the “Income Approach – Discounted Cash Flow Analysis” the key assumptions consider sales, cost of sales and operating expenses projected through the year 2018. These assumptions were determined by management utilizing our internal operating plan and assuming growth rates for revenues and operating expenses, and margin assumptions. The fourth key assumption under this approach is the discount rate which is determined by looking at current risk-free rates of capital, current market interest rates and the evaluation of risk premia relevant to the business segment. If our assumptions relative to growth rates were to change or were incorrect, our fair value calculation may change which could result in impairment.

Under the “Market Approach – Guideline Company Method” we identified 5 publicly traded companies, including Zebra, which we believe have significant relevant similarities. For these 5 companies we calculated the mean ratio of invested capital to revenues and invested capital to EBITDA. Similar to the Income approach discussed above, sales, cost of sales, operating expenses and their respective growth rates were the key assumptions utilized. The market prices of Zebra and other guideline company shares are key assumptions. If these market prices increase, the estimated market value would increase. If the market prices decrease, the estimated market value would decrease.

Under the “Market Approach – Comparative Transactions Method” we looked at 8 market based transactions for companies that have similarities to our business segment, including similarities to one or more of the business lines, markets, growth prospects, margins and size. We calculated mean revenue and EBITDA multiples for the selected transactions. These multiples were applied to forecasted Zebra results for that segment to estimate market value. The key assumptions and impact to changes to those assumptions would be similar to those assumptions under the “Income Approach – Discounted Cash Flow Analysis” and the “Market Approach – Guideline Company Method”.

The results of these three methods are weighted based upon management’s determination with more weighing upon the Income approach because it considers anticipated future financial performance. The Market approaches are based upon historical and current economic conditions which might not reflect the long term prospects or opportunities for our business segment being evaluated.

If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, we perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss. The second step of the goodwill impairment test involves comparing the implied fair value of the affected reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying value of that goodwill.

Valuation of Long-Lived and Other Intangible Assets

We evaluate the impairment of identifiable intangibles and other long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors considered that may trigger an impairment review consist of:

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Significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results,

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Significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business,

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Significant negative industry or economic trends,

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Significant decline in Zebra’s stock price for a sustained period, and

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Significant decline in market capitalization relative to net book value.

If we believe that one or more of the above indicators of impairment have occurred and the undiscounted cash flow test has failed in the case of amortizable assets, we measure impairment based on projected discounted cash flows using a discount rate that incorporates the risk inherent in the cash flows.

Net intangible assets, long-lived assets and goodwill amounted to $193,585,000 as of March 31, 2012.

Income Taxes

Zebra has identified, evaluated, and measured the amount of income tax benefits to be recognized for all of our income tax positions. Included in deferred tax assets are amounts related to federal and state net operating losses that resulted from our acquisition of WhereNet Corp. Zebra’s intention is to utilize these net operating loss carryforwards to offset future income taxes.

Zebra is currently under U.S. federal income tax audits for years of 2008 through 2010. The tax years 2006 through 2010 remain open to examination by multiple state taxing jurisdictions. Tax authorities in the United Kingdom have completed income tax audits for tax years through 2006.

Zebra’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. For the three month ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011, we did not accrue any interest or penalties into income tax expense.


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Effective tax rate		28.0	%		32.1	%

Significant Customer

Our net sales to significant customers as a percentage of total net sales were as follows:


	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Customer A		21.5	%		19.6	%
Customer B		11.0	%		11.0	%

No other customer accounted for 10% or more of total net sales during these periods. The customers disclosed above are distributors (i.e. not end users) of Zebra’s products.

Safe Harbor

Forward-looking statements contained in this filing are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or implied in such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zebra’s industry, market conditions, general domestic and international economic conditions, and other factors. These factors include:

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Market acceptance of Zebra’s printer and software products and competitors’ product offerings and the potential effects of technological changes,

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The effect of market conditions in North America and other geographic regions,

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Our ability to control manufacturing and operating costs,

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Success of acquisitions and their integration,

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Interest rate and financial market conditions because of our large investment portfolio,

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The effect of natural disaster on our business,

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Foreign exchange rates due to the large percentage of our international sales and operations, and

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The outcome of litigation in which Zebra is involved, particularly litigation or claims related to infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.

When used in this document and documents referenced, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will” and “expect” and similar expressions as they relate to Zebra or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We encourage readers of this report to review Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, for a further discussion of issues that could affect Zebra’s future results. Zebra undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this report.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There were no material changes in Zebra’s market risk during the quarter ended March 31, 2012. For additional information on market risk, refer to the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further discussion of investments and marketable securities.

In the normal course of business, portions of Zebra’s operations are subject to fluctuations in currency values. We manage these risks using derivative financial instruments. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for further discussion of derivative instruments.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. The evaluation was conducted under the supervision of our Disclosure Committee, and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that (i) the information required to be disclosed by us in this report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or furnish under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Zebra began a program to update substantially all of its key financial systems in 2008. As portions of these systems are completed, they will be subject to the requirements related to internal control over financial reporting. The requirements for internal control over financial reporting will be a fundamental element of the design and implementation of these systems.

As of February 27, 2012, we completed the implementation of the new systems for our North America region. This implementation included customer order entry and invoicing, inventory procurement and management, certain accounts payable activity, and other related operational systems. As part of the implementation, we changed many of the related internal controls substantially by reducing the number of manual controls with system controls and streamlining Zebra’s internal operations. These new controls will subject to testing throughout 2012. The effectiveness of these new controls will be disclosed in our December 31, 2012 internal control report.

During 2012, we made additional changes to our controls and procedures as part of our ongoing monitoring of our controls. None of these changes has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, there were no other changes that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within Zebra have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

In addition to the other information included in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and the factors identified under “Safe Harbor” at the end of Item 2 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing Zebra. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flows and/or results of operations.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Treasury Shares

During the first quarter of 2012, Zebra purchased 264,567 shares of Zebra’s Class A Common Stock at a weighted average share price of $36.95 per share, as follows:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES


Period	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs		Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the program
January 2012 (January – January 28)		130,650	$	35.24		130,650		3,365,549
February 2012 (January 29 – February 25)		0	$	0.00		0		3,365,549
March 2012 (February 26 – March 31)		133,917	$	38.61		133,917		3,231,632

(1)	On November 4, 2011, Zebra’s Board authorized the purchase of up to an additional 3,000,000 shares under our stock repurchase program. This authorization does not have an expiration date.

(2)	During the first quarter, Zebra did not acquire shares of Zebra Class A Common Stock through the withholding of shares necessary to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 6.

Exhibits



31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

32.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101		The following financial information from Zebra Technologies Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the consolidated balance sheets; (ii) the consolidated statements of earnings; (iii) the consolidated statements of cash flows; and (iv) notes to consolidated financial statements.

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 thereunto duly authorized.


	ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Date: May 2, 2012	By:	/s/ Anders Gustafsson
		Anders Gustafsson
		Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 2, 2012	By:	/s/ Michael C. Smiley
		Michael C. Smiley
		Chief Financial Officer