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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 9, 2000, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the "Registrant") announced it
has completed the acquisition of Vovida Networks, Inc. of San Jose, California.
A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on November 9, 2000
concerning the foregoing transaction is filed herewith as Exhibit 20.1 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 10, 2000 By: /s/ DANIEL SCHEINMAN
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Daniel Scheinman, Senior Vice President
Legal and Government Affairs
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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 November 9, 2000, announcing the
completion of the acquisition by Registrant of Vovida Networks, Inc.
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