SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 19, 2004
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CIENA Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21969 23-2725311
(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
jurisdiction
of incorporation)
1201 Winterson Road, Linthicum, Maryland 21090
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(410) 865-8500
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 19, 2004, CIENA Corporation issued a press release announcing its
intent to acquire Catena Networks, Inc. The press release is being furnished
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 19, 2004.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CIENA CORPORATION
Date: February 19, 2004 By: /s/ Russell B. Stevenson Jr.
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Russell B. Stevenson, Jr.
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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