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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
March 29, 2004
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 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached
hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or 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 a filing.
On March 29, 2004, Sonus Networks, Inc. (Sonus) issued a press release
providing an update on the status of its financial results. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
On March 29, 2004 at 8:30 a.m., Sonus will host a conference call and
simultaneous webcast to discuss the contents of this press release. A copy of
the script for this conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
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: March 29, 2004 SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
By: /s/ Stephen J. Nill______________
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Stephen J. Nill
Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President of Finance and
Administration and Treasurer
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press release dated March 29, 2004.
99.2 Script for Conference Call dated March 29, 2004.