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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report (Feb 3, 2004)

Filed February 3, 2004For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2004, to report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 24, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit. Investors should note that while GAAP figures are presented, Cisco also provides pro forma net income and earnings per share as supplementary measures. The company's management believes these pro forma figures offer valuable insights into financial and business trends, aiding in performance review and financial planning.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cisco Systems filed an 8-K on February 3, 2004, reporting its fiscal second quarter results ended January 24, 2004.
  • 2The report includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Cisco reports its financial results according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • 4The company also provides pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per share.
  • 5Management considers these pro forma measures useful for understanding financial trends and for internal planning.
  • 6The filing does not incorporate the furnished information into prior or future filings unless expressly referenced.
  • 7The information in this report is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly report Cisco Systems, Inc.'s financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended January 24, 2004, by furnishing a press release that contains these details.

Yes, in addition to reporting results under GAAP, Cisco also provides pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share. Management uses these pro forma measures to offer further insights into the company's financial condition and results of operations.

No, the information contained in the press release furnished with this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section or certain sections of the Securities Act of 1933.

The detailed financial results are available in the press release issued by Cisco Systems, Inc., dated February 3, 2004, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.