8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K 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 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2001 -------------- Enterasys Networks, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10228 04-2797263 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867 ------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (603) 332-9400 Item 5. Other Events Cabletron Systems, Inc. ("Cabletron") previously announced a plan to transform its business and as part of this transformation, Enterasys Networks, Inc. ("Enterasys" or the "Company") became an independent, publicly traded company by merging with and into Cabletron, on August 6, 2001. The surviving corporation has changed its name to Enterasys Networks, Inc. Enterasys trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ETS", replacing Cabletron which was traded under the symbol "CS". 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. ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. August 8, 2001 By: /s/ Enrique P. Fiallo --------------- --------------------- Date Enrique P. Fiallo Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer August 8, 2001 By: /s/ Robert J. Gagalis --------------- --------------------- Date Robert J. Gagalis Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer