UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report Of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16 Of
The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2011
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-34491
DRAGONWAVE INC.
(Translation of registrants name into English)
411 Legget Drive, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 3C9
Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
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The following exhibit is a press release issued by DragonWave Inc.:
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 19, 2011 DragonWave Implements Cost Reduction Measures for Israeli Operations |
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.
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DRAGONWAVE INC. | |
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/s/ Russell Frederick |
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Name: |
Russell Frederick |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: December 19, 2011 |
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DRAGONWAVE IMPLEMENTS COST REDUCTION MEASURES FOR ISRAELI OPERATIONS
Ottawa, Canada, December 19, 2011 - DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI; NASDAQ: DRWI), a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, announced today that it has eliminated 38 positions from its Israeli operations. The staff reduction, which includes both full time and contract staff, is intended to better align the companys global sales force with existing DragonWave resources as well as the planned acquisition of NSNs microwave transport business. DragonWave will continue to support R&D, customer support, finance, and operations functions in Israel. DragonWave expects to save $1.1M in quarterly operating expenses as a result of this staff reduction. DragonWave anticipates restructuring charges in the fourth fiscal quarter as a result of the elimination of these positions to be approximately $0.3M, and that there will be a one-time cash usage of approximately $0.6M
Figures are in U.S. dollars and in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
About DragonWave
DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWaves carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWaves products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWaves corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.
DragonWave® is a registered trademark of DragonWave Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are preceded by words such as believe, expect, anticipate, estimate, plans, intends, will or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to vary materially. Certain risks relating to the planned acquisition of NSNs microwave transport business can be found in DragonWaves press release of November 4, 2011. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
Media Contacts
Nadine Kittle |
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John Lawlor |
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Becky Obbema |
Marketing Communications |
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VP Investor Relations |
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Interprose Public Relations |
DragonWave Inc. |
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DragonWave Inc. |
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(for DragonWave) |
nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com |
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jlawlor@dragonwaveinc.com |
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Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com |
Tel: 613-599-9991 ext 2262 |
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Tel: 613-895-7000 |
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Tel: (408) 778-2024 |