8-K/ALeadership Changes

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Nov 13, 2009)

Filed November 13, 2009For Securities:CSCO

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing from Cisco Systems, Inc. serves as an amendment to a previous 8-K filed on September 10, 2009. The original filing reported the appointment of Arun Sarin to the Board of Directors. This amendment clarifies Mr. Sarin's committee assignments, specifically noting his appointment to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on November 12, 2009. This information is relevant for investors as it provides further detail on the governance and oversight structure of the company following Mr. Sarin's addition to the board.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing regarding director appointments.
  • 2Arun Sarin, previously appointed to the Board of Directors, has now been assigned to a committee.
  • 3Mr. Sarin has been appointed as a member of Cisco's Audit Committee.
  • 4This filing provides updated information on the composition and committee assignments of the Board of Directors.
  • 5The appointment to the Audit Committee is effective November 12, 2009.
  • 6This amendment clarifies details that were not included in the initial 8-K filing due to timing of committee assignments.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report. Its main purpose is to provide updated information regarding the committee assignments of Arun Sarin, who was recently appointed to Cisco's Board of Directors. Specifically, it clarifies his membership on the Audit Committee.

Arun Sarin is a newly appointed member of Cisco's Board of Directors. His appointment to the Audit Committee is significant as this committee plays a crucial role in overseeing the company's financial reporting, internal controls, and the audit process, which are key areas of interest for investors concerned with financial transparency and corporate governance.

Arun Sarin was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Cisco on November 12, 2009.

The original 8-K filing reported Mr. Sarin's appointment to the Board. However, disclosure of his board committee assignments was not initially included because he was not immediately appointed to any committees at that time. This amendment corrects that omission once his committee assignment was finalized.