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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
November 3, 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 2.02. 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 November 3, 2004, Sonus Networks, Inc. issued a press release
reporting its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy
of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be
furnished, and not filed:
99.1 Press release of Sonus Networks, Inc. dated November 3, 2004
reporting financial results for the quarter ended
September 30, 2004.
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: November 3, 2004 SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
By: /s/ Albert A. Notini
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Albert A. Notini
President and Chief Operating Officer
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press release of Sonus Networks, Inc. dated November 3, 2004 reporting
financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.