UNITED STATES 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
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
January 23, 2008
January 23, 2008
F5 Networks, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 000-26041 | 91-1714307 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
401 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
Seattle, WA 98119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206) 272-5555
Not Applicable
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206) 272-5555
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 23, 2008, F5 Networks, Inc. issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2007. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 23, 2008, F5 Networks, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a new program to repurchase up to $200 million of the company’s outstanding common stock. Acquisitions for the share repurchase program will be made from time to time in private transactions or open market purchases as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. The program may be modified or discontinued at any time.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
| 99.1 | Press Release of F5 Networks, Inc. announcing quarterly earnings dated January 23, 2008. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| F5 NETWORKS, INC. (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: January 23, 2008 | By: | /s/ John McAdam | ||||
| John McAdam | ||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of F5 Networks, Inc. announcing quarterly earnings dated January 23, 2008. |