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Filed Pursuant to
Rule 424(b)(3)
File No. 333-8921
ADVANCED FIBRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
On October 15, 1996, Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc. announced financial
results for the third quarter ended September 28, 1996. For the third quarter,
revenues were $35,012,000, gross profit was $15,275,000, operating income was
$5,526,000, net income was $3,204,000, and earnings per share were $.10. For the
nine months ended September 28, 1996, revenues were $88,784,000, gross profit
was $37,989,000, operating loss was $4,502,000, net income was $1,663,000, and
earnings per share were $.06. Excluding a charge related to the settlement of
litigation in the second quarter of 1996, net income for the nine month period
would have been $6,710,000, and $.23 per share.
October 15, 1996
