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
September 3, 2003
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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 jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification
of incorporation) No.)
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.
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On September 3, 2003, CIENA Corporation issued a press release
announcing the completion of its acquisition of AKARA Corporation. The press
release is being furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release dated September 3, 2003.
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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: September 3, 2003 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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