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CIENA CORP 8-K Report (Nov 13, 2001)

Reports
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Filing Date
Filed November 13, 2001
Period End
November 12, 2001
Security
CIEN
In the record · 2016–202610-K1010-Q338-K105

CIEN filed 10 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 105 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  3. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’21Apr ’21
  4. Leadership change8-K · Jun ’25Jun ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed November 13, 2001. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

CIENA Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on November 13, 2001, to report on preliminary, unaudited results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, 2001.

The company also announced an immediate workforce reduction impacting approximately 380 employees. This filing indicates a period of significant operational adjustments for CIENA, likely in response to the prevailing economic conditions and market demands within the telecommunications sector at that time.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Preliminary, unaudited results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, 2001, were announced.
  2. CIENA Corporation is implementing an immediate workforce reduction.
  3. Approximately 380 employees will be affected by the reduction in force.
  4. The announcement was made via a press release issued on November 12, 2001.
  5. The filing indicates potential challenges or restructuring within the company.
  6. The 8-K serves as a formal disclosure of these material events to investors.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

    This 8-K filing's primary purpose is to formally report to the SEC and investors on two key events: preliminary, unaudited financial results for CIENA's fiscal fourth quarter and an immediate workforce reduction.

  2. How many employees are affected by the workforce reduction?

    Approximately 380 employees are affected by the immediate workforce reduction.

  3. When were these events announced?

    These events were announced via a press release issued on November 12, 2001, which is attached as an exhibit to this 8-K filing.

  4. Does this filing provide specific financial results for the fourth quarter?

    No, the filing states that preliminary, unaudited results for the fiscal fourth quarter were announced, but the specific figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself. Investors would need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those preliminary details.

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