CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. FORM 8-K. (Current report filing) Filed 07/30/01 for the Period Ending 07/27/01

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1 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (Current report filing) Filed 07/30/01 for the Period Ending 07/27/01 Address 170 WEST TASMAN DR SAN JOSE, CA Telephone CIK Symbol CSCO SIC Code Computer Communications Equipment Industry Communications Equipment Sector Technology Fiscal Year 07/28 Copyright 2014, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use.

2 CISCO SYSTEMS INC (Unscheduled Material Events) Filed 7/30/2001 For Period Ending 7/27/2001 Address 170 WEST TASMAN DR SAN JOSE, California Telephone CIK Industry Communications Equipment Sector Technology Fiscal Year 07/31

3 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2001 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) California (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, California (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant s telephone number, including area code: (408) (Commission File Number) (Zip Code) (IRS Employer Identification No.) TABLE OF CONTENTS Item 5. Other Events. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. SIGNATURES EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT 20.1 Item 5. Other Events. On July 27, 2001, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the Registrant ) announced that it agreed to acquire Allegro Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for up to approximately $181,000,000 in Registrant stock. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on July 27, 2001 concerning the foregoing transaction is filed herewith as Exhibit 20.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Press Release of Registrant, dated July 27, 2001, announcing Registrant s agreement to acquire Allegro Systems, Inc.

4 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. CISCO SYSTEMS, INC Dated: July 27, 2001 By: /s/ DANIEL SCHEINMAN Daniel Scheinman Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Document 20.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated July 27, 2001, announcing Registrant s agreement to acquire Allegro Systems, Inc. EXHIBIT 20.1 PRESS RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Robyn Jenkins Roberta DeTata Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. (408) (408) rojenkin@cisco.com rdetata@cisco.com INDUSTRY ANALYST CONTACT: Leslie Fletcher Cisco Systems, Inc. (408) fletcher@cisco.com CISCO SYSTEMS TO ACQUIRE ALLEGRO SYSTEMS Accelerating the Performance of VPN and Security Solutions SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, Cisco Systems, Inc., today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Allegro Systems, Inc. of Milpitas, California. Allegro Systems is developer of Virtual Private Network (VPN) acceleration technologies designed to enhance the performance and functionality of secure networking platforms. The acquisition of Allegro Systems enhances Cisco's existing VPN and security solutions with added performance capabilities to meet the growing security requirements of organizations connecting remote offices, employees and customers to corporate networks and the Internet. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco common stock worth a gross aggregate value of up to $181 million will be exchanged for all outstanding shares and options of Allegro Systems. Cisco currently holds a minority investment in Allegro Systems. This acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase and is expected to close in the first quarter of Cisco's fiscal year In connection with the acquisition, Cisco expects a one-time charge for purchased in-process research and development expenses not to exceed $0.01 per share. The acquisition has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is subject to various closing conditions including approval under the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. With the explosive and continued growth of the Internet, network security technologies are becoming increasingly vital in helping protect corporate networks and valuable data from potential intrusion, corruption and other security vulnerabilities. Allegro Systems' VPN

5 acceleration technologies and expertise will advance the integration of highly scalable security within existing networks and complement Cisco's portfolio of security products which includes VPN gateways and concentrators, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and device and policy-based security management systems. Allegro Systems' VPN acceleration technologies are designed for high-bandwidth networks, providing increased throughput necessary for e- Business, extranet and service provider applications. Allegro Systems' technologies also enable the large number of simultaneous VPN connections required for today's e-commerce and remote access applications. Allegro Systems was founded in August The 39 employees, led by Allegro Systems chief executive officer, Mano Murthy, and chief technology officer, Ashwath Nagaraj, will join the VPN and Security Services Business Unit in Cisco's Enterprise Line of Business. ABOUT CISCO SYSTEMS Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at # # # Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. End of Filing 2005 EDGAR Online, Inc.

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INFINERA CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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