-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Kpu2GG1a9cdy2XwlUCBbaG27ysxw+rF3SFtFnJaUBchG2qE+m2UERenlwruS64em B1ytyWMrP6+fKfWL7MIIrQ== 0000950172-04-002541.txt : 20041103 0000950172-04-002541.hdr.sgml : 20041103 20041103160354 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950172-04-002541 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20041103 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement FILED AS OF DATE: 20041103 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041103 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SYCAMORE NETWORKS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092367 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS [3661] IRS NUMBER: 043410558 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27273 FILM NUMBER: 041116494 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 220 MILL ROAD CITY: CHELMSFORD STATE: MA ZIP: 01824 BUSINESS PHONE: 9782502900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 220 MILL ROAD CITY: CHELMSFORD STATE: MA ZIP: 01824 8-K 1 bos110304.htm FORM 8-K 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

November 3, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 SYCAMORE NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware 000-27273 04-3410558
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number) 		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


220 Mill Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  (978) 250-2900

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 1.01      Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.


On November 2, 2004, Sycamore Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Agreement and Release (the “Agreement”) with Frances M. Jewels, its former Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Finance and Administration, Secretary and Treasurer, relating to Ms. Jewels’ resignation from all offices with the Company and its subsidiaries effective October 5, 2004. The Agreement provides that, in consideration of Ms. Jewels’ execution of the Agreement and the continuation of her employment with the Company through October 4, 2005, Ms. Jewels will be covered under the Company’s health plan and receive pay during such period equal to her base salary at the time of her resignation, payable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices. In addition, all stock options and restricted stock granted to Ms. Jewels during her employment will continue to vest through October 4, 2005. As part of the Agreement, Ms. Jewels has also agreed to a general release of the Company, its affiliates and various related parties.


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 thereunto duly authorized.

Sycamore Networks, Inc.    


/s/  Daniel E. Smith  
 
Daniel E. Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer 		   

 Dated:  November 3, 2004  

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