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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
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
GADZOOX NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-26541 77-0308899
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(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
5850 HELLYER AVENUE
SAN JOSE, CA 95138
(Address, including Zip Code, of Principal Executive Offices)
408-360-4950
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 7, 2000, Gadzoox Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
("Registrant") issued a press release (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1)
announcing that it anticipates lower than expected revenues and to record a
reserve for excess inventory in its second fiscal quarter ending September 30,
2000. The information that is set forth in Registrant's press release dated
September 7, 2000 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated September 7, 2000.
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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.
Date: September 7, 2000 GADZOOX NETWORKS, INC.
By: /s/ CHRISTINE E. MUNSON
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Christine E. Munson
Chief Financial Officer and
Vice President of Finance and Administration
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated September 7, 2000.
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