1 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 23, 2001 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) CALIFORNIA 0-18225 77-0059951 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95134-1706 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 526-4000 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On August 23, 2001, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the "Registrant") announced its has completed the acquisition of AuroraNetics, Inc. of San Jose, California. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release announcing the completion of the acquisition. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated August 23, 2001, announcing the Registrant's acquisition of AuroraNetics, Inc. 3 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: August 24, 2001 By: /s/ MICHELANGELO VOLPI --------------------------------------------- Michelangelo Volpi Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Document ------ ------------------------ 99.1 Press Release, dated August 23, 2001, announcing the Registrant's acquisition of AuroraNetics, Inc.