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): February 17, 2004 (February 17, 2004) Trimble Navigation Limited (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-18645 (Commission File Number) 94-2802192 (IRS Employer I.D. No.) 749 N. Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA (Address of principal executive offices) 94088 (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 481-8000 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure On February 17, 2004, the Company announced that it has agreed to acquire privately-held TracerNet Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia, a provider of wireless fleet management solutions. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Text of Company Press Release dated February 17, 2004. 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: February 17, 2004 /s/ Irwin Kwatek ---------------- Irwin Kwatek Vice President EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Text of Company Press Release dated February 17, 2004.