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): April 11, 2003

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of the Registrant as specified in its charter)

California

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-18225	77-0059951
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, California	95134-1706
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(408) 526-4000

(The Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
	Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On April 11, 2003, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the “Registrant”) announced that it had completed its acquisition of privately-held Okena, Inc., a Delaware corporation. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant concerning the foregoing transaction is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, issued on April 11, 2003, announcing that it has completed its acquisition of privately-held Okena, Inc.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Dated: April 16, 2003	By:	/s/ DANIEL SCHEINMAN
		Daniel Scheinman, Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description of Document
99.1	Press Release of the Registrant, issued on April 11, 2003, announcing that it has completed its acquisition of privately-held Okena, Inc.

EX-99.1 3 f89320exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE

Cisco Systems Completes Acquisition of Okena, Inc.

SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 11, 2003—Cisco Systems, Inc., today announced it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Okena, Inc. of Waltham, Mass. Okena’s next-generation network security software enhances threat protection for desktop and server computing systems, also known as “endpoints,” by identifying and preventing malicious behavior before it causes harm. With the addition of Okena’s endpoint security software, Cisco will offer its customers the most comprehensive network security threat protection portfolios for securing large corporate networks. The acquisition of Okena enhances Cisco’s leadership in the rapidly growing networking security market.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO — News) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at www.cisco.com.

Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Jim Brady, 408/853-3168 (Press)
jambrady@cisco.com

Amy Hughes, 408/525-8471 (Press)
amhughes@cisco.com

Blair Christie, 408/525-4856 (Investor Relations)
blchrist@cisco.com

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1