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): | July 23, 2013 |
Juniper Networks, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-34501 | 770422528 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
1194 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, California | 94089 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | (408) 745-2000 |
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On July 23, 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc. (the "Company") announced that the Company’s chief executive officer, Kevin Johnson, will retire once a successor is named. Mr. Johnson will continue to serve in his current capacities while an orderly transition is accomplished.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release issued by Juniper Networks, Inc. on July 23, 2013
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.
Juniper Networks, Inc. | ||||
July 23, 2013 | By: |
Mitchell L. Gaynor
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Name: Mitchell L. Gaynor | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press release issued by Juniper Networks, Inc. on July 23, 2013 |
Investor Relations:
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Media Relations: | |
Kathleen Nemeth
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Michael Busselen | |
Juniper Networks
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Juniper Networks | |
(408) 936-5397
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JUNIPER NETWORKS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KEVIN JOHNSON TO RETIRE
Board of Directors Initiates Search for New CEO
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 23, 2013 Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), the industry leader in network innovation, today announced that the Companys chief executive officer, Kevin Johnson, will retire once a successor is named and that Johnson will continue to serve in his current capacities while an orderly transition is accomplished.
The Companys board of directors has formed a Search Committee of independent directors to lead a comprehensive search process to identify the next CEO, and has retained Heidrick and Struggles, a leading executive recruiting firm, to assist in the process.
Scott Kriens, chairman of the board of Juniper Networks, said, Speaking personally, on behalf of the entire board, and for everyone at Juniper, I would like to thank Kevin for his tireless commitment and countless contributions. Over the past five years under Kevins leadership, Juniper has delivered innovative new products and improved operational capabilities, while the business has grown more than 50 percent, and we look forward to Kevins continuing leadership as we conduct our search for his successor. We are very pleased with our current momentum, and the health and strength of the company as we look towards a bright future in a growing industry.
Johnson said, It has been a privilege to have served as Junipers CEO during the past five years. Juniper has an exceptional management team and world-class employees and together we have grown our business and strengthened our position in the networking industry. Networks are being transformed by the rapid increase in traffic volume, cloud computing and the mobile Internet and we are entering a fresh cycle of customer investments in the network. With this positive momentum, I believe it is a good time to transition to new leadership and drive the next phase of Junipers growth, and I look forward to working with the board to ensure a seamless transition. I am confident in the current strength and long-term potential of Junipers business, as evidenced by the results of the most recent quarter and the companys proven ability to innovate and execute.
About Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from
consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that
transform the experience and economics of networking. Additional information can be found at
Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter and Facebook.
Juniper Networks is a registered trademark of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The Juniper Networks logo is a trademark of Juniper Networks, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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