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):
October 7, 2008
October 7, 2008
F5 Networks, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 000-26041 | 91-1714307 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
401 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Seattle, WA 98119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206) 272-5555
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 7, 2008, F5 Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2008, and certain other information. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be deemed to be 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 filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits: |
| 99.1 | Press Release of F5 Networks, Inc. announcing preliminary financial results dated October 7, 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: October 7, 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 preliminary financial results dated October 7, 2008. |