Juniper Networks, Inc. (Form: 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

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   February 26, 2008

Juniper Networks, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 000-26339 770422528
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
1194 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, California   94089
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (408) 745-2000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On February 26, 2008, in connection with a regularly scheduled meeting to determine nominees for election to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Juniper Networks, Inc. (the "Company") at the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Mr. William Hearst indicated that he would step down from the Board at the expiration of his current term and that he did not wish to be nominated for re-election. Mr. Hearst’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.


(e) On February 26, 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Board adopted certain compensatory plans and arrangements for the Company's executive officers for the 2008 fiscal year. A description of the terms and conditions of the plans and arrangements adopted by the Compensation Committee is set forth on Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Description of Compensatory Plans and Arrangements Adopted on February 26, 2008





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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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Juniper Networks, Inc.
          
February 28, 2008   By:   Mitchell L. Gaynor
       
        Name: Mitchell L. Gaynor
        Title: Vice President and General Counsel

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Description of Compensatory Plans and Arrangements Adopted on February 26, 2008