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CIENA CORP 8-K Report (Feb 3, 2004)

Filed February 3, 2004For Securities:CIEN

Summary

CIENA Corporation filed a Form 8-K on February 3, 2004, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing is to disseminate this earnings information to the public, in accordance with Regulation FD. Investors should refer to the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, for the detailed financial outcomes and operational performance for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification that Ciena has publicly released its quarterly results. This allows investors to access the comprehensive details of Ciena's performance, including revenue, profitability, and any significant business developments that occurred during the fiscal fourth quarter of 2004.

Key Highlights

  • 1CIENA Corporation filed an 8-K on February 3, 2004.
  • 2The filing announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results is provided as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This report is filed under Item 12 of Form 8-K, related to Regulation FD Disclosure.
  • 5The information is furnished and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing does not incorporate the information by reference into other SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce CIENA Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2004, in compliance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure).

The actual financial results and details for the quarter are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements. It serves as notification that a press release with the financial results has been issued, and that press release (Exhibit 99.1) should be consulted for the detailed financial information.

No, pursuant to General Instruction B.6. of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 12, including the press release, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is therefore not subject to the liabilities of that section.