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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): NOVEMBER 9, 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.)
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 November 10, 2000, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the "Registrant") announced a
definitive agreement to acquire Active Voice Corporation of Seattle, Washington
("Active Voice") pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization
dated as of November 9, 2000 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Cisco, Aqua
Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of
Cisco ("Merger Sub"), and Active Voice. A copy of the press release issued by
the Registrant on November 10, 2000 concerning the foregoing transaction is
filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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: November 13, 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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Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated November 10, 2000, announcing the
definitive agreement to acquire Active Voice.
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