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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report (May 11, 2004)

Filed May 11, 2004For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) filed an 8-K on May 11, 2004, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2004. The report primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results. Cisco is providing both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and pro forma financial measures, noting that pro forma figures are presented to offer a clearer understanding of ongoing operating performance and business trends, as management believes this dual presentation enhances investor comprehension of the company's financial condition and results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cisco Systems reported its third fiscal quarter (ended May 1, 2004) financial results via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The official results are contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The company provided both GAAP and pro forma financial data in its earnings release.
  • 4Pro forma net income and earnings per share are presented as supplemental information to GAAP figures.
  • 5Management believes the pro forma presentation aids investors in understanding ongoing operating performance and business trends.
  • 6The information in this 8-K is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Cisco Systems' financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2004, and to provide access to the press release containing these detailed results.

Cisco provides both financial results prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and pro forma financial measures. The pro forma measures are intended to offer additional insights into the company's ongoing operating performance.

The detailed financial results are provided in a press release issued by Cisco Systems on May 11, 2004, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from pro forma measures used by other companies. Cisco presents them as additional information to supplement GAAP figures for a better understanding of operating results.