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This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act
of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we
operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,”
“continues,” “may,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, statements that refer to the following
are forward-looking statements: projections of our future financial performance; our business strategy; our anticipated growth and trends in our industry, businesses or key
markets, such as the second major phase of the Internet’s impact and Web 2.0; our architectural approach; future growth opportunities; investments in resources and innovation;
new advanced technologies; emerging geographic markets; our future competitive position; and other characterizations of future events or circumstances. Readers are
cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including: business
and economic conditions and growth trends in the networking industry and in various geographic regions; global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical
environment; overall information technology spending; the growth and evolution of the Internet and levels of capital spending on Internet-based systems; variations in customer
demand for products and services, including sales to the service provider market and other customer markets; the timing of orders and manufacturing and customer lead times;
changes in customer order patterns or customer mix; insufficient, excess, or obsolete inventory; variability of component costs; variations in sales channels, product costs, or
mix of products sold; our ability to successfully acquire businesses and technologies and to successfully integrate and operate these acquired businesses and technologies;
increased competition in the networking industry; dependence on the introduction and market acceptance of new product offerings and standards; rapid technological and
market change; manufacturing and sourcing risks, including risks related to our new manufacturing model; product defects and returns; litigation involving patents, intellectual
property, antitrust, shareholder, and other matters; natural catastrophic events; a pandemic or epidemic; achievement of the benefits anticipated from our investments in sales
and engineering activities; our ability to recruit and retain key personnel; our ability to manage financial risk; currency fluctuations and other international factors; potential
volatility in operating results and other factors listed in Cisco’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. The financial information contained in this Annual Report should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that are included in this report. Our results of operations for the year ended July 28, 2007 are
not necessarily indicative of our operating results for any future periods. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Cisco has more than 200 ofces worldwide. Addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco Website at
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Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Our tech-
nology is changing the nature of work and the way we live.
Founded in 1984, Cisco pioneered the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. This tradition
continues with the development of routing, switching, and numerous advanced technologies: application networking ser-
vices, home networking, hosted small-business systems, security, storage area networking, unied communications, video
systems, and wireless.
As an innovator in the communications and information technology industry, Cisco and its valued partners sell Cisco hard-
ware, software, and services to businesses of all sizes, governments, service providers, and consumers.
An integral part of Cisco’s business strategy is strong corporate citizenship. Responsible business practices help ensure
accountability, business sustainability, and commitment to environmentally conscious operations and products. Social
investments built upon partnerships with local organizations positively impact recipient communities around the world. As
an expression of our company’s values and beliefs, these activities are designed to build trust in our company and empower
our employees.
Learn more at www.cisco.com.
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