What are the key financial benefits Cisco expects from acquiring Splunk?

Cisco anticipates the acquisition of Splunk will be cash flow positive and gross margin accretive in the first fiscal year post-close. Additionally, it is expected to be non-GAAP EPS accretive in the second fiscal year after the acquisition is completed.

How does Cisco define 'positive or accretive cash flow' for this transaction?

Cisco's definition of 'positive or accretive cash flow' includes incremental cash flow from operations, expected synergies, and financing costs. However, it specifically excludes certain transaction costs, cash payments for Splunk employee equity awards, and cash retention awards.

What are the risks associated with these financial projections?

The projections are forward-looking statements subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, the ability to complete the transaction on anticipated terms, regulatory approvals, potential disruptions to Splunk's business, retention of key personnel, and Cisco's ability to successfully integrate Splunk's operations and achieve expected benefits. Actual results could differ materially from these projections.

Where can investors find more information about the Splunk acquisition and related filings?

Investors can find more information on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Splunk will file a preliminary and definitive proxy statement with the SEC, which will be mailed to Splunk stockholders. Free copies of these documents, when available, can be obtained from the SEC's website or through Splunk's Investor Relations page.

CSCO 8-K: Regulation FD

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This Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) 8-K filing primarily provides forward-looking financial projections related to its previously announced acquisition of Splunk Inc. Cisco expects the transaction to be cash flow positive and gross margin accretive in the first fiscal year post-close. Furthermore, the company anticipates the acquisition to be non-GAAP EPS accretive in the second fiscal year following the closing. These projections are based on specific definitions of "positive or accretive cash flow" which exclude certain transaction costs and equity-related payments. Investors should note that these are forward-looking statements subject to significant risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the cautionary statement within the filing. The company also reminds investors that non-GAAP measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should be considered alongside GAAP measures. Additional information regarding the acquisition, including proxy statements, will be made available on the SEC's website and through Splunk's investor relations.

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1Cisco expects the Splunk acquisition to be cash flow positive in the first fiscal year post-close.
2The Splunk acquisition is projected to be gross margin accretive in the first fiscal year post-close.
3Cisco anticipates the Splunk acquisition to be non-GAAP EPS accretive in the second fiscal year post-close.
4The definition of 'positive or accretive cash flow' excludes specific transaction costs and equity award payments.
5The filing includes a cautionary statement highlighting the risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements.
6Non-GAAP financial measures are presented, with a disclaimer about their limitations and relationship to GAAP.
7Information regarding proxy statements and participants in the solicitation for the Splunk acquisition is provided.

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 25, 2023)

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