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: October 31, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
RIVERSTONE NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-32269 | 95-4596178 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 878-6500
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Item 1.01 Material Agreements
On October 31, 2005, Riverstone Networks, Inc. (“Registrant”) amended its employment agreement with Roger A. Barnes to reflect that his position and accompanying responsibilities have changed from Chief Financial Officer to Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. His agreement remains the same in all other respects.
On October 31, 2005, the Registrant amended its employment agreement with Michael Overby to reflect that he has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer. His agreement remains the same in all other respects.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(b) Departure of Principal Officer; (c) Appointment of New Principal Officer
On November 1, 2005, the Registrant announced that Roger A. Barnes has become the Registrant’s Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Michael Overby, who has been the Registrant’s Vice President of Finance, has been appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer. This information was discussed in a press release dated November 1, 2005, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (b) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press release dated November 1, 2005. |
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: November 1, 2005
| RIVERSTONE NETWORKS, INC. | ||
| /S/ NOAH D. MESEL | ||
| Name: Title: |
Noah D. Mesel Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated November 1, 2005. |