UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 13, 2008
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Network Appliance, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-27130 | 77-0307520 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
495 East Java Drive |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
(408) 822-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 13, 2008, Network Appliance, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008. The press release is attached as an exhibit to this Form 8-K, and the information set forth therein is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Network Appliance, Inc.’s February 13, 2008 press release is hereby furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K in connection with the disclosures under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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February 13, 2008 |
| By: | /s/ Steven Gomo | |
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Steven J. Gomo | ||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release of Network Appliance, Inc. issued on February 13, 2008. |