01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed December 14, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on December 14, 2006, to disclose an update regarding its Board of Directors.
Specifically, on December 13, 2006, the Board appointed Bruce L. Claflin to serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
This appointment is an addition to Mr. Claflin's prior appointment to the Board of Directors on August 30, 2006. This filing serves to provide additional information under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, updating details previously disclosed in their August 31, 2006 10-Q filing.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ciena Corporation appointed Bruce L. Claflin to the Audit Committee on December 13, 2006.
- This appointment follows Mr. Claflin's initial appointment to the Board of Directors on August 30, 2006.
- The filing is an update to previously disclosed information in the Form 10-Q filed on August 31, 2006.
- The report is filed under Item 5.02(d)(3) of Form 8-K.
- The filing is dated December 13, 2006, the date of the earliest event reported.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report the appointment of Bruce L. Claflin to Ciena Corporation's Audit Committee.
When was Bruce L. Claflin first appointed to Ciena's Board?
Bruce L. Claflin was originally appointed to Ciena's Board of Directors on August 30, 2006.
Does this filing represent a new strategic direction for Ciena?
No, this filing is an administrative update concerning a board committee appointment and does not indicate a new strategic direction for the company.
Which previous filing does this report update information from?
This report updates information previously disclosed in Ciena Corporation's Form 10-Q filed on August 31, 2006.
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