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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report (Mar 20, 2003)

Filed March 20, 2003For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has announced its intention to acquire two privately-held companies, SignalWorks, Inc. and The Linksys Group, Inc. The acquisition of SignalWorks was announced on March 19, 2003, followed by the announcement of the Linksys Group acquisition on March 20, 2003. These strategic moves signal Cisco's continued efforts to expand its product portfolio and market reach. While the filing does not provide specific financial terms for these acquisitions, investors should recognize that such transactions are typical for a technology company like Cisco as it seeks to enhance its competitive position and offer integrated solutions. The press releases accompanying these announcements, filed as exhibits, likely contain more details regarding the strategic rationale and potential benefits of these acquisitions for Cisco's future growth.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cisco Systems announced definitive agreements to acquire two private companies: SignalWorks, Inc. and The Linksys Group, Inc.
  • 2The acquisition of SignalWorks was announced on March 19, 2003.
  • 3The acquisition of The Linksys Group was announced on March 20, 2003.
  • 4Both SignalWorks and The Linksys Group are California-based private entities.
  • 5This 8-K filing serves as notification of these significant business development activities.
  • 6The press releases detailing these acquisitions are included as exhibits to the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing primarily discloses Cisco Systems' entry into definitive agreements to acquire two privately-held companies: SignalWorks, Inc. and The Linksys Group, Inc. The announcements were made on March 19, 2003, and March 20, 2003, respectively.

This particular 8-K filing does not disclose the financial terms or the value of the acquisitions. The details are likely to be found in the accompanying press releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) or future filings.

Based on general knowledge of Cisco's strategy around this time, SignalWorks was likely involved in wireless networking technology, while The Linksys Group was a well-known provider of home networking equipment and wireless routers. These acquisitions would strengthen Cisco's presence in the consumer and small business networking markets.

This filing announces the *agreement* to acquire, not the completion. Investors should monitor future announcements for details on the closing of these deals and any subsequent integration plans or changes in Cisco's product and service offerings.