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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 reported): August 2, 2000
SonicWALL, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 77-0270079
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification number)
1160 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, California 94089
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 745-9600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 2, 2000, SonicWALL, Inc. announced in a press release (attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1) that it would effect a two-for-one stock split in the
form of a stock dividend to stockholders of record on August 25, 2000. The
Company expects that the dividend will be distributed on or about September 15,
2000.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 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.
SonicWALL, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: August 8, 2000 By: /s/ Sreekanth Ravi
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Sreekanth Ravi
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2000.
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