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): October 25, 2007
NetScout Systems, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0000-26251 04-2837575
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
310 Littleton Road, Westford,
Massachusetts 01886
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(978) 614-4000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The following information and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be
deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On October 25, 2007, NetScout Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended September
30, 2007 and its intention to hold a conference call regarding these topics. The
Company's press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
The Company hereby furnishes the following exhibit:
99.1 Press release dated October 25, 2007.
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.
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ David P. Sommers
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David P. Sommers
Chief Financial Officer and
Senior Vice President, General Operations
Date: October 25, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 25, 2007.