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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 15, 2005
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 (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) 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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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.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 15, 2005 at 8:00 a.m., Sonus Networks, Inc. will host a conference
call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its financial results for the quarter
and year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the script for this conference call
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 15, 2005 at 8:00 a.m., Sonus Networks, Inc. will host a conference
call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its financial results for the quarter
and year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the script for this conference call
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibit
The following exhibit relating to Items 2.02 and 7.01 shall be
deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
99.1 Script of Sonus Networks, Inc. for conference call and
simultaneous webcast on March 15, 2005 to discuss its
financial results for the quarter and year ended December
31, 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: March 15, 2005 SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
By:
/s/ Ellen Richstone
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Ellen Richstone
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit Index
99.1 Script of Sonus Networks, Inc. for conference call and simultaneous
webcast on March 15, 2005 to discuss its financial results for the
quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.