{"url_path":"/sec/cien/8-k/2026-06-11/item-8-01","section_key":"item-8-01","section_title":"Item 8.01 OTHER EVENTS","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-06-11","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/0001193125-26-267607-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-267607","cik":"0000936395","ticker":"CIEN","issuer_name":"CIENA CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/0001193125-26-267607-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000936395","primary_entity_name":"CIENA CORP"},"word_count":193,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"ITEM 8.01 - OTHER EVENTS\n\nOn June 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the pricing of the Offering. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis Current Report on Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations, forecasts, information and assumptions. These statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those stated or implied, because of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company’s most recent annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information included in Current Report on Form 8-K, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.\n\nThese forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the Offering and the use of proceeds therefrom and statements regarding the expected effects of entering into the convertible note hedge and warrant transactions."}