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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
June 13, 2005
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.)
250 APOLLO DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01824
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(978) 614-8100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On June 9, 2005, Sonus Networks, Inc. was notified that Paul J. Ferri is
retiring from the Company's Board of Directors effective June 30, 2005.
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: June 13, 2005 SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
By:
/s/ Ellen Richstone
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Ellen Richstone
Chief Financial Officer