UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2003
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Network Appliance, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-27130 77-0307520
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
495 East Java Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 822-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 9.
The information contained in Item 9 of this Current Report is being
furnished pursuant to "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition"
in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216 (March 27, 2003).
On May 13, 2003, Network Appliance, Inc. issued a press release announcing
its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2003. The
press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished on this Form
8-K.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
May 13, 2003 By: /s/ Steven Gomo
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Steven J. Gomo
Chief Financial Officer
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press release of Network Appliance, Inc. issued on May 13, 2003.