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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): September 22, 1999
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 September 22, 1999, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the "Cisco") announced it has
completed the acquisitions of TransMedia Communications, Inc. of San Jose,
Calif.; StratumOne Communications, Inc. of Santa Clara, Calif.; and MaxComm
Technologies, Inc. of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. A copy of the press release
issued by the Registrant on September 22, 1999 concerning the foregoing
transactions is filed herewith as Exhibit 20.1, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits.
20.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated September 22, 1999, announcing
the consummation of the acquisition by Registrant of TransMedia
Communications, Inc., Stratumone Communications, Inc. and Maxcomm
Technologies, Inc.
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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: September 22, 1999 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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Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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20.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated September 22, 1999, announcing
the consummation of the acquisition by Registrant of TransMedia
Communications, Inc., Stratumone Communications, Inc. and Maxcomm
Technologies, Inc.
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EXHIBIT 20.1
Cisco Completes Acquisitions of TransMedia Communications, StratumOne
Communications and MaxComm Technologies
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- September 22, 1999 -- Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced it
has completed the acquisitions of TransMedia Communications, Inc. of San Jose,
Calif.; StratumOne Communications, Inc. of Santa Clara, Calif.; and MaxComm
Technologies, Inc. of Chelmsford, Mass.
On June 17, 1999 Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire TransMedia, a
developer of industry-leading Media Gateway Technology that seamlessly unites
the multiple networks (ATM, IP, PSTN) of public voice communications, providing
a successful transition to New World networks. The transaction will be accounted
for as a pooling of interest.
On June 29 1999 Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held
StratumOne Communications, a leading developer of highly integrated,
high-performance semiconductor technology. The transaction will be accounted for
as a pooling of interests.
On August 18, 1999 Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire
privately-held MaxComm Technologies, a provider of broadband Internet technology
that brings data and multiple voice lines to consumers. In connection with the
acquisition, Cisco Systems expects a one-time charge against after-tax earnings
of up to $.02 per share for purchased in- process research and development
expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2000.
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This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events
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specifically the most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, which identify
important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those
contained in the forward-looking statements, including potential fluctuations in
quarterly results, dependence on new product development, rapid technological
and market change, acquisition strategy, manufacturing risks, risks associated
with the Internet infrastructure, volatility of stock price, financial risk
management and future growth subject to risks.
