CIENA CORP — fact timeline

CIENA CORP issued 7,700,978 shares of common stock maximum of warrant to option counterparties for proceeds from warrant transactions.

“The Company sold the warrants comprising the warrant transactions described above to the option counterparties in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.”

CIENA CORP incurred convertible notes of $2.875 billion aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 0.00% maturing September 15, 2031.

“On June 11, 2026, Ciena Corporation (the “Company”) closed its previously announced private offering (the “Offering”) of $2.875 billion aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”)”

CIENA CORP entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $2.875 billion aggregate principal amount (effective 2026-06-11).

“On June 11, 2026, Ciena Corporation (the “Company”) closed its previously announced private offering (the “Offering”) of $2.875 billion aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), which includes $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes issued in connection with the initial purchasers’ full exercise of their option to acquire additional Notes, pursuant to an indenture, dated June 11, 2026 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal second quarter ended May 2, 2026 results: revenue $1.57 billion, net income $1.49 GAAP and $1.64 adjusted (non-GAAP) for the fiscal second quarter 2026, EPS $1.64 adjusted (non-GAAP).

“on that site. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ciena Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Summary • Fiscal second quarter 2026 revenue was $1.57 billion, up 40% year-over-year • Fiscal second quarter 2026 adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $1.64, an increase of 290% compared to fiscal second quarter 2025 • Providing revenue”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal first quarter 2026 results: revenue $1.43 billion, net income $1.03 GAAP and $1.35 adjusted (non-GAAP), EPS $1.03 GAAP and $1.35 adjusted (non-GAAP). Guidance raised.

“Ciena Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Summary • Fiscal first quarter 2026 revenue was $1.43 billion, up 33% year-over-year • Fiscal first quarter 2026 adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $1.35, an increase of 111% compared to fiscal first quarter 2025 • Providing revenue guidance of $1.5 billion plus or minus $50 million for fiscal second quarter 2026 • Raising revenue guidance range for fiscal year 2026 to $5.9 billion to $6.3 billion, a 28% increase year-over-year at the midpoint”

Marc D. Graff was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CIENA CORP.

“On June 18, 2025, Ciena Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Marc D. Graff as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has designated Mr. Graff as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, effective, in each case, as of August 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).”

CIENA CORP: Amended and Restated Bylaws to clarify procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals, and make administrative and ministerial language updates (effective 2024-12-11).

“On December 11, 2024, in connection with a periodic review of Ciena's bylaws, the Board adopted and approved Ciena’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Amended Bylaws”). The amendments contained in the Amended Bylaws (i) clarify procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements in connection with stockholder nominations of directors and submission of stockholder proposals made in connection with annual and special meetings of stockholders, and (ii) make administrative and ministerial language updates.”

James E. Moylan, Jr. departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CIENA CORP.

“On August 28, 2024, James E. Moylan, Jr., (age 73), Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified Ciena of his decision to retire in twelve months, effective August 28, 2025”

Andrew C. Petrik departed as Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller at CIENA CORP.

“On April 22, 2024, Andrew C. Petrik, (age 60), Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller of Ciena Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to retire in twelve months, effective April 25, 2025”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Stockholder Advisory Vote at the 2024-03-21 meeting.

“Proposal 5 - Stockholder Advisory Vote For Against Abstain Non-Votes A stockholder advisory vote on the named executive officer compensation described in the proxy materials: 109,616,628 12,044,975 92,854 9,075,016”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Auditors at the 2024-03-21 meeting.

“Proposal 4 - Ratification of Independent Auditors For Against Abstain Non-Votes Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ciena's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024: 120,216,118 10,531,080 82,275 0”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation at the 2024-03-21 meeting.

“Proposal 3 - Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation For Against Abstain Non-Votes Approval of the amendment of Ciena's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to provide for officer exculpation: 110,488,692 11,163,942 101,823 9,075,016”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Amendment to 2017 Plan at the 2024-03-21 meeting.

“Proposal 2 - Amendment to 2017 Plan For Against Abstain Non-Votes Approval of the amendment of Ciena's 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan to (i) increase the number of shares available for issuance thereunder by 10.1 million shares and (ii) increase the recoupment period for misconduct relating to accounting restatements from 12 months to three years: 115,625,116 6,044,246 85,095 9,075,016”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-03-21 meeting.

“Proposal 1 - Election of Directors For Against Abstain Non-Votes Election to the Board of Directors of four Class III directors: Hassan M. Ahmed, Ph.D. 116,649,883 5,030,615 73,959 9,075,016”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal first quarter ended January 27, 2024 results: revenue $1.04 billion, EPS $0.34 GAAP; $0.66 adjusted (non-GAAP).

“CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, today announced unaudited financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 27, 2024. • Q1 Revenue : $1.04 billion • Q1 Net Income per Share: $0.34 GAAP; $0.66 adjusted (non-GAAP) • Share Repurchases: Repurchased approximately 691 thousand shares of common stock for an aggregate price of”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal fourth quarter ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $1.13 billion, net income $0.62 per diluted common share, EPS $0.62 per diluted common share.

“Ciena Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Annual revenue increased 21% HANOVER, Md. - December 7, 2023 - Ciena ® Corporation (NYSE: CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, today announced unaudited financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 28, 2023. • Q4 Revenue : $1.13 billion • Q4 Net Income per Share: $0.62 GAAP; $0.75 adjusted (non-GAAP)”

CIENA CORP incurred revolving credit of $300 million with Bank of America at SOFR (subject to a floor of 0.00%) plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% plus maturing October 24, 2028.

“On the Closing Date, pursuant to the Amendment, Ciena also incurred a new senior secured revolving credit facility of $300 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which replaces the Existing ABL Facility.”

CIENA CORP incurred term loan of $1.17 billion with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent at SOFR (subject to a floor of 0.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00% maturing October 24, 2030.

“entered into an Incremental Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America (the “Amendment”) pursuant to which Ciena incurred a new single tranche of senior secured term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $1.17 billion (the “New Term Loan”).”

CIENA CORP entered into Incremental Amendment Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $1.17 billion (effective 2023-10-24).

“On October 24, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), Ciena, as borrower, and Ciena Communications, Inc., Ciena Government Solutions, Inc., Ciena Communications International, LLC and Blue Planet Software, Inc., as guarantors, entered into an Incremental Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Bank of America (the “Amendment”) pursuant to which Ciena incurred a new single tranche of senior secured term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $1.17 billion (the “New Term Loan”).”

Scott McFeely changed role as Senior Vice President, Global Products and Services at CIENA CORP.

“On October 2, 2023, Scott McFeely, Senior Vice President, Global Products and Services of Ciena Corporation (“Ciena”), notified Ciena of his intention to change his role and resign from his current position effective as of October 27, 2023.”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal third quarter ended July 29, 2023 results: revenue $1.07 billion, net income $29.7 million, EPS $0.20.

“For fiscal third quarter 2023, Ciena reported revenue of $1.07 billion as compared to $868.0 million for the fiscal third quarter 2022. Ciena's GAAP net income for the fiscal third quarter 2023 was $29.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share, which compares to a GAAP net income of $10.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted common share, for the fiscal third quarter 2022.”

Mary G. Puma was appointed as Director at CIENA CORP.

“Effective August 30, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ciena increased the size of the Board to ten directors and appointed Mary G. Puma to fill the newly created vacancy in Class II of the Board.”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal second quarter ended April 29, 2023 results: revenue $1.13 billion, net income $57.7 million, EPS $0.38 per diluted common share.

“Ciena reported revenue of $1.13 billion as compared to $949.2 million for the fiscal second quarter 2022. Ciena's GAAP net income for the fiscal second quarter 2023 was $57.7 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved A stockholder advisory vote on the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on named executive officer compensation at the 2023-03-30 meeting.

“Proposal 4 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Non-Votes A stockholder advisory vote on the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on named executive officer compensation: 121,182,185 64,189 3,806,453 67,687 9,194,448”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved A stockholder advisory vote on the named executive officer compensation described in the proxy materials at the 2023-03-30 meeting.

“Proposal 3 For Against Abstain Non-Votes A stockholder advisory vote on the named executive officer compensation described in the proxy materials: 113,423,177 11,590,520 106,817 9,194,448”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ciena's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023 at the 2023-03-30 meeting.

“Proposal 2 For Against Abstain Non-Votes Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ciena's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023: 126,483,165 7,782,104 49,693 ( 0 )”

CIENA CORP shareholders approved Election to the Board of Directors of two Class II directors at the 2023-03-30 meeting.

“Proposal 1 For Against Abstain Non-Votes Election to the Board of Directors of two Class II directors: Joanne B. Olsen 110,037,578 15,021,628 61,308 9,194,448 Gary B. Smith 120,182,622 4,883,067 54,825 9,194,448”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal first quarter ended January 28, 2023 results: revenue $1.06 billion, net income GAAP net income of $76.2 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, EPS $0.51 GAAP; $0.64 adjusted (non-GAAP).

“CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, today announced unaudited financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 28, 2023. • Q1 Revenue : $1.06 billion • Q1 Net Income per Share: $0.51 GAAP; $0.64 adjusted (non-GAAP) "We delivered record revenue in the first quarter, reflecting continued gradual improvement in the supply chain”

CIENA CORP amended First Amendment to ABL Credit Agreement with lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (effective 2023-02-10).

“On February 10, 2023, Ciena, CCI, CGSI and Ciena Canada, as borrowers, and Ciena Communications International, LLC and Blue Planet Software, Inc., as guarantors, entered into a First Amendment to ABL Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “First Amendment”)”

CIENA CORP: Amended and restated bylaws to enhance procedural mechanics and disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations, comply with Rule 14a-19, and make other administrative updates (effective 2023-01-26).

“On January 26, 2023, in connection with a periodic review of the bylaws of Ciena Corporation (“Ciena”) the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ciena adopted and approved Ciena’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Amended Bylaws”).”

David M. Rothenstein was appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at CIENA CORP.

“On January 24, 2023, Ciena Corporation (“Ciena”) announced the appointment of David M. Rothenstein as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective as of January 30, 2023.”

CIENA CORP incurred term loan of $500 million with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent at SOFR (subject to a floor of 0.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.50% maturing January 19, 2030.

“On January 19, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), Ciena, as borrower, and Ciena Communications, Inc., Ciena Government Solutions, Inc., Ciena Communications International, LLC and Blue Planet Software, Inc., as guarantors, entered into an Incremental Joinder and Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “Incremental Agreement”), pursuant to which Ciena incurred a new tranche of senior secured term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $500 million (the “Incremental Term Loan”).”

CIENA CORP amended Incremental Joinder and Amendment Agreement with lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $500 million (effective 2023-01-19).

“On January 19, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), Ciena, as borrower, and Ciena Communications, Inc., Ciena Government Solutions, Inc., Ciena Communications International, LLC and Blue Planet Software, Inc., as guarantors, entered into an Incremental Joinder and Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “Incremental Agreement”), pursuant to which Ciena incurred a new tranche of senior secured term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $500 million (the “Incremental Term Loan”).”

CIENA CORP reported fiscal fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue $971.0 million, net income $57.6 million, EPS $0.39 per diluted common share.

“For fiscal fourth quarter 2022, Ciena reported revenue of $971.0 million as compared to $1.04 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter 2021. For fiscal year 2022, Ciena reported revenue of $3.63 billion, as compared to $3.62 billion for fiscal year 2021. Ciena's GAAP net income for the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 was $57.6 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share”