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

HARRIS STRATEX NETWORKS, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33278		20-5961564
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File		(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)		Number)		Identification No.)

Address of principal executive offices		637 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 767- 3250

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

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On August 7, 2009, Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (“Harris Stratex”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary results of its operations for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, which ended July 3, 2009.

     The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

     The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in response to this item.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits.

     The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

99.1 Press Release, issued by Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. on August 7, 2009.

SIGNATURE

     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.

Exhibit 99.1

637 Davis Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560 USA
phone 1-919-767-3230
fax 1-919-767-3233

www.harrisstratex.com

Harris Stratex Networks Updates Q4 Revenue Guidance

Estimates Revenue will be below prior guidance. Stronger Gross Margin.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Aug. 7, 2009 — Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTX), a leading provider of wireless solutions that enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks, today updated its revenue guidance for the quarter ending July 3, 2009.

The company revised its revenue estimate for its fourth fiscal quarter to approximately $135 million. A portion of the revenue that was anticipated to be recorded in Q4 FY 2009 has been determined to be deferred revenue and will be recorded as revenue in a subsequent period. Despite lower than expected revenue, the Company believes that an increase in gross margin will allow it to meet or exceed the First Call mean estimates for earnings per share of $0.02. These results are subject to completion of the Company’s closing process and preparation of its financial statements.

The Company will release its earnings report for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2009, on August 18 at 1:30 PM U.S. Pacific time.

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About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless solutions that enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized

around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions and services. For more information, visit www.HarrisStratex.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein about the markets for the services and products of Harris Stratex Networks and trends in revenue, as well as other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including “anticipated”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “goal”, “will”, “see”, “continues”, “delivering”, “view”, and “intend”, or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs of the senior management of Harris Stratex Networks. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following:

	•		downturn in the global economy affecting customer spend;
	•		continued price erosion as a result of increased competition in the microwave transmission industry;
	•		the volume, timing and customer, product and geographic mix of our product orders may have an impact on our operating results;
	•		the ability to achieve business plans for Harris Stratex Networks;
	•		the ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships;
	•		the ability to maintain projected product rollouts, product functionality, anticipated cost reductions or market acceptance of planned products;
	•		future costs or expenses related to litigation;
	•		the ability of our subcontractors to perform or our key suppliers to manufacture or deliver material;
	•		customers may not pay for products or services in a timely manner, or at all;
	•		the failure of Harris Stratex Networks to protect its intellectual property rights and its ability to defend itself against intellectual property infringement claims by others;
	•		currency and interest rate risks;
	•		the impact of political, economic and geographic risks on international sales;
	•		the impact of slowing growth in the wireless telecommunications market combined with supplier and operator consolidations;
	•		our ability to remediate our material weaknesses in internal control.

For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for our business, see “Risk Factors” in our form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 25, 2008 as well as other reports filed by Harris Stratex Networks with the SEC from time to time. Harris Stratex

Networks undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

Investors: Mary McGowan, Summit IR Group Inc., 408-404-5401, mary@summitirgroup.com
Media: Jen Anderson, Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., 919-749-7240, jennifer.anderson@hstx.com