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To: 2MAR$ who wrote (87303)	11/14/2000 6:17:03 AM
From: 2MAR$	Respond to of 152472

Cisco Systems to Acquire Radiata, Inc.; Pioneering High Performance Wireless Networks Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif. & SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000--Cisco Systems, Inc., today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Radiata, Inc. of San Jose, California and Sydney, Australia. Radiata is a leading supplier of chipsets for high-speed wireless networks. This acquisition strengthens Cisco's New World strategy by expanding its ability to deliver next generation wireless networks using the IEEE 802.11a standard for faster data rates. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco common stock worth an aggregate gross value of approximately $295 million will be exchanged for all outstanding shares and options of Radiata. Cisco has an existing 11% investment in Radiata. This acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase and is expected to close in the second quarter of Cisco's fiscal year 2001. In connection with the acquisition, Cisco expects a one-time charge for purchased in-process research and development expenses not to exceed $0.02 per share. The acquisition has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is (BSNS WIRE) Cisco Systems to Acquire Radiata, Inc.; Pioneering High Perform Cisco Systems to Acquire Radiata, Inc.; Pioneering High Performance Wireless Networks