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
May 3, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CIENA Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21969 23-2725311
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
1201 Winterson Road, Linthicum, Maryland 21090
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(410) 865-8500
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 3, 2004, CIENA Corporation issued a press release announcing the
completion of its acquisitions of Catena Networks, Inc. and Internet Photonics,
Inc. The press release is being furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated May 3, 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: May 3, 2004 By: /s/ Russell B. Stevenson, Jr.
Russell B. Stevenson, Jr.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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