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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2005 (May 3, 2005)
BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-25601 | | 77-0409517 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
1745 Technology Drive
San Jose, CA 95110
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(408) 333-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Tacit Networks
On May 3, 2005, Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing a strategic relationship with Tacit Networks. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Therion Software Corporation
On May 4, 2005, Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing its acquisition of Therion Software Corporation. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference .
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| | 99.1 | Press release, dated May 3, 2005, announcing a strategic relationship with Tacit Networks. |
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| | 99.2 | Press release, dated May 4, 2005, announcing the acquisition of Therion Software Corporation. |
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.
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| | BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
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| Dated: May 4, 2005 | By: | /s/ Antonio Canova | |
| | | Antonio Canova | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Administration | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| | 99.1 | | | Press release, dated May 3, 2005, announcing a strategic relationship with Tacit Networks. |
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| | 99.2 | | | Press release, dated May 4, 2005, announcing the acquisition of Therion Software Corporation. |
