SAN JOSE, Calif. -- October 5, 1998 -- Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced it has completed the acquisition of American Internet Corporation of Bedford, Mass.
On August 21, 1998 Cisco Systems announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held American Internet Corporation. American Internet's software solutions enable the cost effective deployment and support of Internet devices such as set-top boxes and cable modems. Under the terms of the acquisition, shares of Cisco common stock were exchanged for all outstanding shares and options of American Internet Corporation. In connection with the acquisition, Cisco expects a one-time charge against after-tax earnings of between $.02 to $.04 per share for purchased in-process research and development expenses in the first fiscal quarter of 1999. These per share numbers take into account the three-for-two stock split, which became effective on September 15, 1998.
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