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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 20, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-30229 04-3387074
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
5 CARLISLE ROAD, WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01886
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(978) 692-8999
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached
hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as
shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On January 20, 2004, Sonus Networks, Inc. issued a press release announcing
certain preliminary financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2003, as well as a
delay in the release of its final Q4 and fiscal year 2003 financial results. A
copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: January 21, 2004 SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
By:
/s/ Stephen J. Nill
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Stephen J. Nill
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of
Finance and Administration and Treasurer
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press release dated January 20, 2004.
Exhibit 99.1
SONUS NETWORKS DELAYS RELEASE OF ITS Q4 AND FY2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS) today postponed the release of its Q4 and
full year 2003 financial results pending the completion of its 2003 audit. Upon
completion of the audit, the Company will reschedule the conference call and
provide further details.
Sonus Networks' business was strong in the quarter, achieving substantial
new business and a cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance at
December 31, 2003 exceeding $300 million.
About Sonus Networks
Sonus Networks, Inc., is a leading provider of packet voice infrastructure
solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its Open Services
Architecture(TM) (OSA), Sonus delivers end-to-end solutions addressing a full
range of carrier applications, including trunking, residential access and
Centrex, tandem switching, and IP voice termination, as well as enhanced
services. Sonus' award-winning voice infrastructure solutions, including media
gateways, softswitches and network management systems, are deployed in service
provider networks worldwide. Sonus, founded in 1997, is headquartered in
Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at
http://www.sonusnet.com.
Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks. Open Services
Architecture is a trademark of Sonus Networks. All other trademarks, service
marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of
their respective owners.
CONTACT: Investor Relations:
Sonus Networks
Jocelyn Philbrook, 978-589-8672
jphilbrook@sonusnet.com
or
Media Relations:
Sonus Networks
Beth Morrissey, 978-589-8579
bmorrissey@sonusnet.com