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Cisco Systems Reports Third Quarter Earnings and Two-For-One Stock Split.


SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States
San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850.
, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1999--

Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation).
Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006.
, Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
, today reported its third quarter results for the period ending May 1, 1999.

Net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 for the third quarter were $3.15 billion, compared with $2.18 billion for the same period last year, an increase of 44%. Net income was $646 million or $0.38 per share, compared with pro forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts.

The phrase pro forma
 net income of $484 million or $0.30 per share for the third quarter of 1998, increases of 33% and 27%, respectively.

Net sales for the first nine months of 1999 were $8.56 billion compared with $6.07 billion for the same period last year, an increase of 41%. Pro forma net income was $1.81 billion or $1.08 per share, compared with pro forma net income of $1.36 billion or $0.85 per share for the first nine months of 1998, increases of 33% and 27%, respectively.

Actual net income for the first nine months of 1999 was $1.45 billion or $0.86 per share, compared with $859 million or $0.54 per share in 1998.

The company's board of directors authorized au·thor·ize  
tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es
1. To grant authority or power to.

2. To give permission for; sanction:
 the splitting of Cisco's common stock on a two-for-one basis for shareholders of record on May 24, 1999. Shares resulting from the split are expected to be distributed by the transfer agent on June June: see month.  21, 1999. This action will be the eighth time that Cisco's stock has been split since the company's initial public offering in February February: see month.  1990. Two-for-one stock splits occurred in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996; and a three-for-two split occurred in 1997 and 1998.

"The Internet Economy The Internet Economy refers to conducting business through markets whose infrastructure is based on the Internet and World-Wide Web. An Internet economy differs from a traditional economy in a number of ways, including: communication, market segmentation, distribution costs, and price.  continues to create unprecedented growth opportunities for people, companies, and countries on a global basis," said John Chambers John Chambers could be any of the following people:
  • John Chambers (scientist) one of the two scientists who formulated the Planet V Theory.
  • John Chambers (programmer), the creator of the S programming language and core member of the R programming language project.
, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Cisco Systems. "The New World of integrated data, voice, and video communications is at the center of these opportunities."

Cisco continues to advance its end-to-end end-to-end

a pattern of anastomosis in which severed ends are matched and united, in contrast with other patterns such as end-to-side or side-to-side. Usually applied to anastomosis of the intestine.
 Internet solutions in each of its key markets.

Cisco expanded its New World technology offerings into messaging and call center solutions for both enterprise and service provider customers, underscoring its commitment to unify 1. (database, product) Unify - A relational database produced by Unify Corporation.
2. (algorithm) unify - To perform unification.
 voice and Internet communications. In support of this strategy to enable open platforms for third-party application developers, Cisco announced it will acquire GeoTel Communications and Amteva Technologies Amteva Technologies was a pioneer in unified messaging using open standards. It was acquired by Cisco Systems in 1999. . Both acquisitions bring advanced voice technologies to New World networks and broaden Cisco's technology portfolio for partners.

In the enterprise space, Cisco continued to increase acceptance of its Internet solutions and advance its market leadership in local-area network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) switching. Cisco furthered its Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub.  strategy with the introduction of the Catalyst(R) 4900 series switch, which allows customers to deploy end-to-end gigabit solutions. Strengthening its enterprise position, Cisco significantly increased its market leadership in Layer 3 switching due to broad acceptance of the Catalyst 8500, 6000, and 5000 families of switches.

In the service provider marketplace there continues to be increased acceptance of the New World strategy. Reinforcing its commitment to IP+ATM networks, Cisco began volume shipments of the MGX MGX Montenegro Airlines, Yugoslavia (ICAO code)
MGX Media Gateways
(TM) 8800 wide-area switch and announced the acquisition of Sentient Networks Sentient Networks was a San Jose, California based supplier of Asynchronous Transfer Mode and Frame Relay central office concentrators and switches. Market space . To broaden its access portfolio, Cisco announced the acquisition of Fibex Systems and introduced the ISR (Interrupt Service Routine) Software routine that is executed in response to an interrupt.  3303 access platform from the PipeLinks acquisition. Both solutions allow service providers to take advantage of the New World architecture while continuing to offer traditional voice services over existing infrastructure. Motorola (Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.motorola.com) A leading manufacturer of semiconductor devices, electronics, telecommunications and satellite systems. Founded in Chicago in 1928 by Paul V.  and Cisco announced a strategic alliance to deliver a New World framework for Internet-based wireless networks.

In the small and medium-sized Me´di`um-sized`

a. 1. Having a medium size; as, a medium-sized man s>.

Adj. 1. medium-sized - intermediate in size
medium-size, moderate-size, moderate-sized
 marketplace, Cisco, along with two dozen partners launched the Cisco Hosted Applications Initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses take advantage of sophisticated applications that were previously unavailable to them. Internet- hosted applications can be rapidly deployed with minimal technical support.

Other highlights this quarter include Cisco's alliance with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNDP Unión Nacional para la Democracia y el Progreso (National Union for Democracy and Progress) 
) to use the Internet to help eradicate Eradicate
To completely do away with something, eliminate it, end its existence.

Mentioned in: Smallpox
 extreme poverty in the world's poorest nations. The NET AID initiative uses the power of the Internet as the primary communication device to educate and mobilize mo·bi·lize
v.
1. To make mobile or capable of movement.

2. To restore the power of motion to a joint.

3. To release into the body, as glycogen from the liver.
 the world's people around this global problem. For the first time, the Internet will join forces with world-renowned producers and promoters PROMOTERS. In the English law, are those who in popular or penal actions prosecute in. their own names and the king's, having part of the fines and penalties.  including Harvey Goldsmith Harvey Goldsmith CBE (b. 4 March, 1946 in Edgware, London, England [1]) was the co–organiser, together with Bob Geldof, of The Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London that took place on 2 July, 2005. , Ken Kragen Ken Kragen is an entertainment lawyer and activist.

In 1985, he was instrumental in securing the talent that appeared on the fund-raising single We Are the World.
, Don Mischer and Jeff Pollack pollack: see cod.
pollack
 or pollock

Either of two commercially important North Atlantic species of food fish in the cod family (Gadidae).
 along with the world's top entertainers for three simultaneous concerts to bring awareness to this issue. The web site for NET AID is expected to receive more than 1 billion hits and will serve as the on-going information resource to help bring an end to extreme poverty.

"Cisco is helping to create a world free of borders where the Internet will provide equal opportunities for all people on a worldwide basis. The NET AID project is just one example of how the power of the Internet has the potential to accomplish the seemingly seem·ing  
adj.
Apparent; ostensible.

n.
Outward appearance; semblance.



seeming·ly adv.
 impossible and change our lives in a very positive and meaningful way," concluded Chambers.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

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: CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol)
CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer
) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http://www.cisco.com.

This release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Cisco with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 and 10-Q, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including risks associated with acquisition strategy, dependence on new product offerings, competition, patents, intellectual property and licensing, future growth, rapid technological and market change, manufacturing and sourcing risks, Internet infrastructure and regulation, international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , volatility of stock price, financial risk management and potential volatility in operating results, among others.

Note to Editors: Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. -0-

                          Cisco Systems, Inc.
                  PRO FORMA STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
               Excluding Purchased R&D and Realized Gain
                (In millions, except per-share amounts)

                                  Quarters Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                 -----------------  ------------------
                                   May 1, April 25,  May 1, April  25,
                                    1999    1998      1999     1998
                                  ------- --------  --------   -------
                                             (Unaudited)

Net sales                         $3,147    $2,184    $8,562    $6,069
Cost of sales                      1,102       750     2,981     2,099
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
    Gross margin                   2,045     1,434     5,581     3,970

Operating expenses:
    Research and development         418       263     1,102       726
    Sales and marketing              647       412     1,731     1,109
    General and administrative       105        67       279       181
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
      Total operating expenses     1,170       742     3,112     2,016
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
Operating income                     875       692     2,469     1,954

Interest and other income, net        90        52       235       133
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
Income before provision for
 income taxes                        965       744     2,704     2,087
Provision for income taxes           319       260       893       730
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
Net income                        $  646    $  484    $1,811    $1,357
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Net income per share--basic(1)    $  .40    $  .31    $ 1.14    $  .89
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Net income per share--diluted(1)  $  .38    $  .30    $ 1.08    $  .85
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Shares used in per-share
  calculation--basic(1)            1,601     1,541     1,585     1,526
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Shares used in per-share
  calculation--diluted(1)          1,696     1,614     1,679     1,598
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======

                                                    PRO FORMA ONLY

     The above pro-forma amounts for the nine months ended 5/1/99 have
been adjusted to eliminate the quarter one $41 million and the quarter
two $349 million charges for the write-off of purchased in-process
R&D, net of a tax benefit of $31 million.
     The above pro-forma amounts for the quarter and nine months ended
4/25/98 have been adjusted to eliminate the quarter one $127 million
and the quarter three $419 million charges for the write-off of
purchased in-process R&D, and the quarter one $5 million gain from the
sale of a minority stock investment, net of a tax benefit of $43
million for the nine months ended 4/25/98.
     The net income per share and number of shares used in the
per-share calculation for all periods presented reflect the
three-for-two stock split that was effective September 15, 1998.

(1)  Does not reflect the effect of the two-for-one stock split
     effective June 1999.

                          Cisco Systems, Inc.
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (In millions, except per-share amounts)

                                 Quarters Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                 -----------------  ------------------
                               May 1,    April 25,   May 1,  April 25,
                                 1999      1998       1999      1998
                                -------   --------  --------  -------
                                              (Unaudited)

Net sales                         $3,147    $2,184    $8,562    $6,069
Cost of sales                      1,102       750     2,981     2,099
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
    Gross margin                   2,045     1,434     5,581     3,970

Operating expenses:
    Research and development         418       263     1,102       726
    Sales and marketing              647       412     1,731     1,109
    General and administrative       105        67       279       181
    Purchased R&D                    --        419       390       546
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
  Total operating expenses         1,170     1,161     3,502     2,562
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
Operating income                     875       273     2,079     1,408
Realized gain on sale of
  investment                          --        --        --         5
Interest and other income, net        90        52       235       133
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
Income before provision for
  income taxes                       965       325     2,314     1,546
Provision for income taxes           319       260       862       687
                                  -------   -------   -------   ------
Net income                        $  646    $   65    $1,452    $  859
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Net income per share--basic(1)    $  .40    $  .04    $  .92    $  .56
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Net income per share--diluted(1)  $  .38    $  .04    $  .86    $  .54
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Shares used in per-share
  calculation--basic(1)            1,601     1,541     1,585     1,526
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======
Shares used in per-share
  calculation--diluted(1)          1,696     1,614     1,679     1,598
                                  =======   =======   =======   ======

     The net income per share and number of shares used in the
per-share calculation for all periods presented reflect the
three-for-two stock split that was effective September 15, 1998.

(1)  Does not reflect the effect of the two-for-one stock split
     effective June 1999.

                          Cisco Systems, Inc.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (In millions)

                                         May 1, 1999     July 25, 1998
                                         -----------     -------------
                                         (Unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets:
   Cash and equivalents                    $   690         $   535
   Short-term investments                    1,161           1,157
   Accounts receivable, net                  1,275           1,298
   Inventories, net                            621             362
   Deferred income taxes                       490             345
   Other current assets                         89              65
                                            -------          ------

         Total current assets                4,326           3,762

Investments                                  5,840           3,463
Restricted investments                         804             554
Property and equipment, net                    701             595
Other assets                                 1,037             543
                                            -------          ------

             Total assets                  $12,708         $ 8,917
                                            =======          ======
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
 Accounts payable and other accrued
   expenses                                $ 1,890         $ 1,357
 Income taxes payable                          522             410
                                            -------          ------

            Total current liabilities        2,412           1,767

Minority interest                               44              43

Shareholders' equity                        10,252           7,107
                                            -------          ------

             Total liabilities and
              shareholders' equity         $12,708         $ 8,917
                                            =======          ======
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