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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891618-00-001024
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PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000216
ITEM INFORMATION:
ITEM INFORMATION:
FILED AS OF DATE: 20000217
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CISCO SYSTEMS INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000858877
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3576]
IRS NUMBER: 770059951
STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA
FISCAL YEAR END: 0731
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 8-K
SEC ACT:
SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-18225
FILM NUMBER: 548710
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE
CITY: SAN JOSE
STATE: CA
ZIP: 95134-1706
BUSINESS PHONE: 4085264000
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 225 WEST TASMAN DRIVE
CITY: SAN JOSE
STATE: CA
ZIP: 95134-1706
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 16, 2000
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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CALIFORNIA 0-18225 77-0059951
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95134-1706
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 526-4000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 16, 2000 Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco") announced it had completed
the acquisition of the optical systems business of Pirelli S.p.A ("Pirelli") of
Milan, Italy, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 20,
1999 (the "Agreement"), as amended, by and among Cisco, Pirelli and certain
affiliates of Cisco and Pirelli.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated February 16, 2000, announcing the
completion of the acquisition of optical systems business of Pirelli S.p.A.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Dated: February 16, 2000 By: /s/ LARRY R. CARTER
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Larry R. Carter, Senior Vice President,
Finance and Administration,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated February 16, 2000, announcing the
completion of the acquisition of optical systems business of Pirelli S.p.A.
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Exhibit 99.1
Cisco Systems Completes the Acquisition of Pirelli Optical Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., February 16, 2000 -- Cisco Systems, Inc., today announced it
has completed the acquisition of the optical systems business of Pirelli S.p.A
of Milan, Italy.
On December 20, 1999, Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire the
optical systems business of privately-held Pirelli, a recognized leader in both
optical component technology and optical systems for service providers. Under
the terms of this agreement, Cisco acquired Pirelli Optical Systems for an
aggregate consideration in Cisco common stock of up to $2.15 billion of which a
portion is contingent on revenue targets and other performance milestones. This
transaction is being accounted for using purchase accounting.
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the
Internet. News and information are available at the Cisco Press Room.
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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.
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