================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): February 24, 2005 BLUE COAT SYSTEMS, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 000-28139 91-1715963 ---------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification Number) 650 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94085 (408) 220-2200 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Addresses, including zip code, and telephone numbers, including area code, of principal executive offices) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION The information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. On February 24, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. On February 24, 2005, in connection with the issuance of the press release, the Company will hold a conference call to discuss the press release. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of Blue Coat Systems, Inc., dated February 24, 2005, furnished in accordance with Item 12 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. 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. BLUE COAT SYSTEMS, INC. DATE: February 24, 2005 By: /s/ Robert Verheecke ------------------------------------------- Robert Verheecke Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release of Blue Coat Systems, Inc., dated February 24, 2005.