8-K 1 a4457669.txt NETWORK APPLIANCE 8-K UNITED STATES 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): August 19, 2003 ___________ 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 12. The information is furnished pursuant to "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216 (March 27, 2003). On August 19, 2003, Network Appliance, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first quarter fiscal year 2004. 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. August 19, 2003 By: /s/ Steven Gomo ------------------------ Steven J. Gomo Chief Financial Officer Index to Exhibits Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release of Network Appliance, Inc. issued on August 19, 2003.