1 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): MAY 8, 2001 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) CALIFORNIA 0-18225 77-0059951 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95134-1706 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 526-4000 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 8, 2001, Cisco Systems, Inc. (the "Registrant") reported its third quarter results for the period ending April 28, 2001. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on May 8, 2001 concerning the foregoing quarter results is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated May 8, 2001, announcing Registrant's release of its third quarter results for the period ending April 28, 2001. 3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. Dated: May 10, 2001 By: /s/ DANIEL SCHEINMAN ------------------------------------- Daniel Scheinman, Senior Vice President Legal and Government Affairs 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Document ------ ----------------------- 99.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated May 8, 2001, announcing Registrant's release of its third quarter results for the period ending April 28, 2001.