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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K  

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from__________ to____________

Commission file number 001-34501

JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

77-0422528

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1194 North Mathilda Avenue

Sunnyvale, California 94089

(408) 745-2000

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes 

 No 

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filings requirements 
for the past 90 days.  Yes 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required 
to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to 
submit and post such files). Yes 

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the 
best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this 
Form 10-K. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See 

the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  

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Accelerated filer 

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Smaller reporting company 

(Do not check if a smaller reporting)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes 

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The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $7,141,000,000 as of the end of the Registrant's 
second fiscal quarter (based on the closing sale price for the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on June 29, 2012). For purposes of this disclosure, 
shares of common stock held or controlled by executive officers and directors of the registrant and by persons who hold more than 5% of the outstanding shares 
of common stock have been treated as shares held by affiliates. However, such treatment should not be construed as an admission that any such person is an 
“affiliate” of the registrant. The registrant has no non-voting common equity.

As of February 22, 2013, there were approximately 509,429,144 shares of the Registrant's common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

As noted herein, the information called for by Part III is incorporated by reference to specified portions of the Registrant's definitive proxy statement to 
be filed in conjunction with the Registrant's 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the Registrant's fiscal 
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Table of Contents

PART I

PART II

ITEM 1. Business
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
ITEM 2. Properties
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
   Equity Securities
ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9B. Other Information

PART III

ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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ITEM 1. Business

Overview

PART I 

At Juniper Networks, we design, develop, and sell products and services that together provide our customers with a high-
performance network infrastructure built on simplicity, security, openness, and scale. We serve the high-performance 
networking requirements of global service providers, enterprises, governments, and research and public sector organizations 
that view the network as critical to their success. Our core competencies in hardware systems, silicon design, network 
architecture, and our open cross-network software platform are helping customers achieve superior performance, greater choice 
and flexibility, while reducing overall total cost of ownership.  

We do business in three geographic regions: Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"), and Asia Pacific 
("APAC"). Beginning in the first quarter of 2012, we aligned our organizational structure to focus on our platform and software 
strategy, which resulted in two reportable segments organized principally by product families: Platform Systems Division 
("PSD") and Software Solutions Division ("SSD"). Our PSD segment primarily offers scalable routing and switching products 
that are used in service provider, enterprise, and public sector networks to control and direct network traffic between data 
centers, core, edge, aggregation, campus, Wide Area Networks ("WANs"), branch, and consumer and business devices. Our 
SSD segment offers software solutions focused on network security and network services applications for both service 
providers and enterprise customers. Together, our high-performance product and service offerings help our customers to 
convert legacy networks that provide commoditized services into more valuable assets that provide differentiation, value, and 
increased performance, reliability, and security to end-users. See Note 13, Segments, in Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K ("Report"), for financial information regarding each of our 
PSD and SSD segments, which is incorporated herein by reference. 

During 2012, we also initiated a variety of actions to ensure we are positioned for the future. We worked to further align our 
resources to improve productivity and effectiveness, enabling us to deliver our roadmap for innovation and unprecedented 
value to customers. Our actions were carefully planned and managed to maximize efficiencies in our cost structure, while 
preserving the investments in innovation in our core businesses of routing, switching, and security.

During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we conducted business in more than 100 countries around the world 
generating net revenues of $4,365.4 million and net income attributable to Juniper Networks of $186.5 million. See Item 8 of 
Part II of this Report for more information on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and our 
Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statements of Cash 
Flows, and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for each of the three years ended December 31, 2012, 
2011, and 2010.

We were incorporated in California in 1996 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1998. Our corporate headquarters are located in 
Sunnyvale, California. Our website address is www.juniper.net.

Our Strategy 

Our objective and strategy is to be the leading provider of high-performance network infrastructure by transforming the 
experience and economics of networking. Our strategy is centered on innovation and customer value. Key elements of our 
strategy are described below. 

Maintain and Extend Technology Leadership 

We are recognized around the world as an innovation leader in networking. Our Junos OS, application-specific integrated 
circuit (“ASIC”) technology, and network-optimized product architecture have been key elements to establishing and 
maintaining our technology leadership. We believe that these elements can be leveraged for future products that we are 
currently developing. We intend to maintain and extend our technological leadership in the service provider and enterprise 
markets primarily through innovation and continued investment in research and development (“R&D”), supplemented by 
external partnerships, including strategic alliances and strategic acquisitions that would allow us to deliver a broad range of 
products and services to customers in target markets. 

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Leverage Position as Supplier of High-Performance Network Infrastructure

We are a pure play in high-performance networking. From inception, we have focused on designing, developing, and building 
high-performance network infrastructure for demanding service provider and enterprise networking environments and have 
integrated purpose-built technology into a network-optimized architecture that specifically meets customer needs. We believe 
that many customers will deploy networking equipment from only a few vendors, and that the performance, reliability, and 
security of our products will provide us with a competitive advantage, which is critical to be selected as one of those vendors. 

Be Strategic to Our Customers

In developing our PSD and SSD solutions, we work very closely with customers to design and build best-in-class products and 
solutions specifically designed to meet their complex needs. Over time, we have expanded our understanding of the escalating 
demands and risks facing our customers, which has enabled us to design additional capabilities into our products. We believe 
our close relationships with, and constant feedback from, our customers have been key elements in our design wins and rapid 
deployments to date. We plan to continue to work hand-in-hand with our customers to implement product enhancements, as 
well as to design products that meet the evolving needs of the marketplace, while enabling customers to reduce costs. We are 
committed to investing in R&D at a level that drives our innovation agenda, enabling us to deliver highly differentiated 
products and outstanding value to our customers.

Enable New Internet Protocol ("IP")-Based Services 

Our platforms enable network operators to quickly build and secure networks cost-effectively and deploy new differentiated 
services to drive new sources of revenue more efficiently than legacy network products. We believe that the secure delivery of 
IP-based services and applications, including web hosting, outsourced Internet and intranet services, outsourced enterprise 
applications, and voice-over IP, will continue to grow and benefit from cost efficiencies enabled by our high-performance 
network infrastructure offerings. By enabling these new IP-based services, we have significantly broadened our service 
provider business over the last several years, while also significantly expanding our presence in the enterprise market.

Establish and Develop Industry Partnerships

Our customers have diverse requirements. While our products meet certain requirements of our customers, our products are not 
intended to satisfy all of their requirements. Therefore, we believe that it is important that we attract and build relationships 
with other industry leaders with diverse technologies and services that extend the value of the network to our customers. These 
partnerships ensure that our customers have access to those technologies and services, whether through technology integration, 
joint development, resale, or other collaboration, in order to better support a broader set of our customers' requirements. In 
addition, we believe an open network infrastructure that invites partner innovation provides customers with greater choice and 
control in meeting their evolving business requirements, while enabling them to reduce costs. 

Markets and Customers 

We sell our high-performance network products and service offerings through direct sales and through distributors, value-added 
resellers ("VARS"), and original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) partners to end-users in the following markets: 

Service Providers 

Service providers include wireline, wireless, and cable operators, as well as major Internet content and application providers. 
We support most major service provider networks in the world and our high-performance network infrastructure offerings are 
designed and built for the performance, reliability, and security that service providers demand. We believe our networking 
infrastructure offerings benefit our service provider customers by: 

•  Reducing capital and operational costs by running multiple services over the same network using our high density 

and highly reliable platforms;

•  Creating new or additional revenue opportunities by enabling new services to be offered to new market segments 

based on our product capabilities;

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Increasing customer satisfaction, while lowering costs, by enabling consumers to self-select automatically 
provisioned service packages that provide the quality, speed, and pricing they desire; and 

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Providing increased asset longevity and higher return on investment as our customers' networks can scale to 
multi-terabit rates based on the capabilities of our platforms.

While many of these service providers have historically been categorized separately as wireline, wireless, or cable operators, in 
recent years, we have seen increased convergence of these different types of service providers through acquisitions, mergers, 
and partnerships. We believe these strategic developments are made technically possible as operators invest in the build-out of 
next generation networks capable of supporting voice, video, and data traffic on the same IP-based network. This convergence 
relies on IP-based traffic processing and creates the opportunity for multi-service networks and offers service providers 
significant new revenue opportunities. 

We believe that there are several other trends affecting service providers for which we are well positioned to deliver products 
and solutions. These trends include: significant growth in IP traffic on service provider networks because of peer-to-peer 
interaction; broadband usage; video; an increasing reliance on the network as a mission critical business tool in the strategies of 
our IP customers and of their enterprise customers; the advent of data center "clouds" that concentrate business applications in 
large, IP network connected facilities; and growth in mobile traffic as a result of the increase in mobile device usage including 
notebooks, netbooks, smartphones, and tablets.

The IP infrastructure market for service providers includes: products and technology at the network core; the network edge to 
enable access; the aggregation layer; security to protect from the inside out and the outside in; the application awareness and 
intelligence to optimize the network to meet business and user needs; and the management, service awareness, and control of 
the entire infrastructure. 

Enterprise 

Our high-performance network infrastructure offerings are designed to meet the performance, reliability, and security 
requirements of the world's most demanding businesses. Enterprises and public sector organizations, such as governments and 
research and education institutions, that view their networks as critical to their success are able to deploy our solutions as a 
powerful component in delivering the advanced network capabilities needed for their leading-edge applications. In addition, 
our solutions:

•  Assist in the consolidation and delivery of existing services and applications;

•  Accelerate the deployment of new services and applications;

•  Offer integrated security to assist in the protection and recovery of services and applications; and

•  Offer operational improvements that enable cost reductions, including lower administrative, training, customer care, 

and labor costs.

As with the service provider market, innovation continues to be a critical component in our strategy for the enterprise market. 
High-performance enterprises require networks that are global, distributed, and always available. Network equipment vendors 
serving these enterprises need to demonstrate performance, reliability, and security with best-in-class open solutions for 
maximum flexibility. We offer enterprise solutions and services for data centers, branch and campus applications, distributed 
and extended enterprises, and consumer and business devices.  

As customers increasingly view the network as critical to their success, we believe that customers will increasingly demand 
fast, reliable, and secure access to services and applications over a single IP-based network. This is partly illustrated by the 
success of our SRX Series Services Gateways that consolidate switching, routing, and security services in a single device, 
Integrated Security Gateway (“ISG”) products that combine firewall/virtual private network (“VPN”) and intrusion detection 
and prevention (“IDP”) solutions in a single platform, and Secure Services Gateway (“SSG”) platforms that provide a mix of 
high-performance security with Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (“LAN”)/("WAN") connectivity for regional and 
branch office deployments. We will continue to invest to develop these and other converged technologies and solutions. 

Customers with Ten Percent of Net Revenues or Greater 

In 2012 and 2010, Verizon Communications, Inc. accounted for 10.3% and 10.4% of net revenues, respectively. In 2011, no 
single customer accounted for 10% or more of net revenues. 

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Our Products and Technology 

Early in our history, we developed, marketed, and sold the first commercially available purpose-built IP backbone router 
optimized for the specific high-performance requirements of service providers. As the need for core bandwidth continued to 
increase, the need for service rich platforms at the edge of the network was created. 

In the last six years, we have expanded our portfolio to address domains in the network: the core, the edge, access and 
aggregation, data centers, WANs, campus and branch, and consumer and business devices. We see every domain in the network 
as an opportunity to provide customers with business value, business efficiency, and new services and applications. We have 
systematically focused on how we innovate in silicon, systems, and software to provide a range of solutions in high-
performance networking that can solve unique problems for customers. 

In each of the past three fiscal years, routing, switching, security, and services each accounted for more than 10% of our 
consolidated net revenues. The following is an overview of our major product families within each of our segments: 

PSD Products

•  MX Series: The MX Series is a family of high-performance, enterprise class and service provider Ethernet routers that 
functions as a Universal Edge platform capable of supporting business, mobile, and residential services in even the 
fastest-growing networks and markets. Powerful switching and security features give the MX Series 3D Universal 
Edge Routers unmatched flexibility, versatility, and reliability to support advanced services and applications at the 
edge of the network. Using our Junos OS and groundbreaking Trio chipset, the MX platforms provide the carrier-class 
performance, scale, and reliability to enable service providers and enterprises to support large-scale Ethernet 
deployments.

• 

T Series:  The T Series routers provide the leading features and multi-terabit scale that service providers need to 
handle massive growth in core bandwidth requirements. These features include multi-protocol label switching 
("MPLS") Differentiated Services (DiffServ-TE), point-to-multipoint label-switched paths (P2MP LSPs), nonstop 
routing, unified in-service software upgrades (unified ISSUs), hierarchical MPLS, to name a few. Introduced in 2002, 
the T series remains the industry's best investment protection story with the introduction of the T4000 in 2012.  

•  PTX Series:  The PTX Series Packet Transport Switches are designed for the converged supercore. The system is the 
first supercore packet system in the industry, and delivers powerful capabilities based on innovative Express silicon 
and a forwarding architecture that is focused on optimizing MPLS and Ethernet. PTX Series Packet Transport 
Switches deliver several critical core functionalities and capabilities, including game changing density and scalability, 
cost optimization, high availability, and network simplification. They can readily adapt to today's rapidly changing 
traffic patterns for video, mobility, and cloud-based services.

•  ACX Series:  The ACX Series Universal Access Routers cost-effectively address current operator challenges to rapidly 
deploy new high-bandwidth services. With industry-leading performance of up to 60Gbps and support for 10GbE 
interfaces, the ACX Series is well positioned to address the growing bandwidth needs of service providers. The 
platforms deliver the necessary scale and performance needed to support multi-generation services.

•  EX Series:  The EX Series Ethernet switches address the access, aggregation, and core layer switching requirements of 
micro branch, branch office, and campus and data center environments, providing a foundation for the fast, secure, and 
reliable delivery of applications able to support strategic business processes. EX Series enterprise Ethernet switches-
including the EX2200, EX2500, EX3200, EX3300, EX4200, EX4500, EX6200 and EX8200-are designed to deliver 
operational efficiency, business continuity, and agility, enabling customers to invest in innovative business initiatives 
that increase revenue and help them gain a competitive advantage.  

•  Wireless Local Area Network ("WLAN") Products: The WLAN product family includes wireless controllers, access 
points, and management tools that deliver wireless LAN and WAN solutions for enterprises of all sizes and types.  
They are an important component in our campus strategy and are critical to Juniper's differentiation of delivering end-
to-end wired and wireless switching infrastructure. The WLAN product family provides the highest levels of 
reliability, performance, security, and management for today's most demanding mobile applications. 

•  QFabric Products: The QFabric family of products offers a revolutionary approach that delivers dramatic 

improvements in data center performance, operating costs, and business agility for enterprises, high-performance 
computing systems, and cloud providers. The QFabric family, including the QFabric Systems (QFX3000-G and 
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QFX3000-M), QFX3500 Switch, and QFX3600 Switch, implements a single-tier network in the data center, enabling 
improvements in speed, scale, and efficiency by removing legacy barriers and improving business agility.

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SRX Series Services Gateways for the Branch:  The SRX Series Services Gateways are high-performance security, 
routing and network solutions for enterprise and service providers. SRX Series gateways pack high port-density, 
advanced security, and flexible connectivity, into a single, easily managed platform that supports fast, secure, and 
highly-available, data center and branch operations. The cost effectiveness and the versatility of the SRX Series 
platforms results in some of the best price-performance ratios in the industry. Hardware and OS consolidation, 
operational flexibility and unmatched performance simplify deployment and operations delivering an attractive low 
TCO.

SSD Products

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SRX Series Services Gateways for the Data Center: Our high-end SRX Series platforms deliver market-leading 
performance, scalability, and service integration in a chassis-based form factor ideally suited for medium to large 
enterprise and service provider data centers and large campus environments where scalability, high performance, 
and concurrent services, are essential. SRX Series of dynamic services gateways, running our Junos software, 
provides firewall/VPN performance and scalability. The series is designed to meet network and security 
requirements for data center consolidation, rapid managed services deployments, and aggregation of security 
services. 

SSG Series, ISG Series, and NetScreen Series: Our firewall and VPN systems and appliances are designed to 
provide integrated firewall, VPN, and denial of service protection capabilities for both enterprise environments and 
service provider network infrastructures. These products range from our SSG Series, which combines LAN/WAN 
routing capabilities with unified threat management features such as antivirus, anti-spam, and web filtering 
technologies, to our ISG and NetScreen Series firewall and VPN systems, which are designed to deliver high-
performance security in medium/large enterprises, carrier networks, and data centers. 

Secure Access Appliances: Our Junos Pulse, Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, and SA Series SSL VPN appliances, 
designed for use in companies of all sizes, are used to provide secure access to corporate resources for remote and 
mobile users from any web-enabled device, regardless of location.

•  MobileNext: Our MobileNext solution is an open mobile core, architected to meet the needs of a smartphone-centric 

world that includes greatly increased performance with services enabled, integrated security, and an open 
architecture to increase service velocity. The elements of the MobileNext solution include MobileNext Broadband 
Gateway, MobileNext Control Gateway, and MobileNext Policy Manager.

See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in Part II of this 
Report, for an analysis of net product revenues by segment. 

Platform Strategy 

In addition to our major product families, our extended software portfolio, known as Junos Platform, is a key technology 
element in our strategy to be the leader in high-performance networking. The Junos Platform enables our customers to expand 
network software into the application space, deploy software clients to control delivery, and accelerate the pace of innovation 
with an ecosystem of developers. The Junos Platform includes the following products:

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Junos OS:  At the heart of the Junos Platform is Junos OS. We believe Junos OS is fundamentally superior to other 
network operating systems in not only its design, but also in its development capabilities. The advantages of Junos 
OS include: 

One modular operating system with single source base of code and a single, consistent implementation for 
each control plane feature;

One software release train extended through a highly disciplined and firmly scheduled development 
process; and

One common modular software architecture that scales across all Junos-based platforms.

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Junos OS is designed to maintain continuous systems and improve the availability, performance, and security of 
business applications running across the network. Junos OS helps to automate network operations by providing a 
single consistent implementation of features across the network in a single release train that seeks to minimize the 
complexity, cost, and risk associated with implementing network features and upgrades. This operational efficiency 
allows network administrators more time to innovate and deliver new revenue-generating applications, helping to 
advance the economics of high-performance networking. 

The security and stability of Junos OS, combined with its modular architecture and single source code base, 
provides a foundation for delivering performance, reliability, security, and scale at a lower total cost of ownership 
than multiple operating code base environments. With an increasing number of our platforms able to leverage Junos 
OS, including routing, switching, and security products, we believe Junos OS provides us a competitive advantage 
over other major network equipment vendors. 

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Junos Space:  Our Junos Space network management platform offers an open, Service-Oriented Architecture-based 
("SOA") platform for creating organic and third-party network management applications to drive network 
innovation. Junos Space includes applications for network infrastructure management and automation that help 
customers reduce operational cost and complexity and scale services. These include Network Activate, Ethernet 
Design, Route Insight, Security Design, Virtual Control, Service Now, and Service Insight. 

Major Product Development Projects 

We continue to invest in innovation and strengthening our product portfolio, which resulted in new product offerings during 
2012, including a smaller version of our QFabric solutions, the latest QFX3000-M QFabric System, T4000 Core Routers, and 
PTX Series Packet Transport switches. Additionally, we experienced new customer wins contributing to the growth in the EX 
Series, MX Series, and SRX Series. We launched the new ACX Series router with support for both Ethernet access/aggregation 
and MPLS, which extends network intelligence closer to the subscriber and features an open, standards-based management 
system with software development kit ("SDK")-enabled programmability to enable rapid third-party innovation. We also 
announced new products and features in our Simply Connected portfolio, including SRX Series Services Gateways and WLA 
Series Wireless LAN Access Points, which simplify and secure mobile device access to enterprise networks. Furthermore, we 
acquired Mykonos Web Security Software, in February 2012, to complement our network security applications portfolio.

Additionally, we announced innovative products to enable service providers to rapidly deliver and expand new consumer and 
business services. These products include our MX2020 and MX2010 3D Universal Edge Routers and new JunosV App Engine, 
which enable service providers to transform the network edge into a platform for rapid service deployment. We also launched 
the Junos Content Encore with MX Application Services Modular Line Card, which enables the delivery of premium content 
services over broadband connections across multiple device types. Furthermore, we announced a technology partnership with 
Riverbed Technology, Inc. ("Riverbed") that provides us with new capabilities for application delivery control, in exchange for 
Juniper providing WAN acceleration technology to Riverbed, along with promoting Riverbed as its WAN optimization provider 
of choice going forward.

Customer Service

In addition to our PSD and SSD products, we offer support, professional, and educational services. We deliver these services 
directly to our channel partners and to end-users and utilize a multi-tiered support model, leveraging the capabilities of our 
partners, and third-party organizations, as appropriate. 

We also train our channel partners in the delivery of support, professional, and educational services to ensure these services are 
locally delivered. 

As of December 31, 2012, we employed 1,301 people in our worldwide customer service and support organization. We believe 
that a broad range of support services is essential to the successful customer deployment and ongoing support of our products, 
and we have hired support engineers with proven network experience to provide those services. 

Manufacturing and Operations 

As of December 31, 2012, we employed 318 people in worldwide manufacturing and operations who primarily manage 
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As of December 31, 2012, we have subcontracted the majority of our manufacturing activity with Celestica Incorporated, 
Flextronics International LTD, Plexus Corporation ("Plexus"), and Accton Technology. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we 
confirmed an initiative to reduce the number of our contract manufacturers. In this regard, we confirmed the disengagement of 
Plexus as a contract manufacturer, which we expect to complete in 2013.

Our manufacturing is primarily conducted through contract manufacturers in the United States ("U.S."), China, Malaysia, 
Mexico, and Taiwan. Our contract manufacturers in all locations are responsible for all phases of manufacturing from 
prototypes to full production and assist with activities such as material procurement, final assembly, test, control, shipment to 
our customers, and repairs. Together with our contract manufacturers, we design, specify, and monitor the tests that are required 
to meet internal and external quality standards. These arrangements provide us with the following benefits: 

•  We can quickly deliver products to customers with turnkey manufacturing and drop-shipment capabilities;

•  We gain economies of scale by leveraging our buying power with our contract manufacturers when we purchase 

large quantities of components;

•  We operate with a minimum amount of dedicated space for manufacturing operations; and

•  We can reduce our costs by reducing what would normally be fixed overhead expenses.

Our contract manufacturers build our products based on our rolling product demand forecasts. Each contract manufacturer 
procures components necessary to assemble the products in our forecast and tests the products according to our specifications. 
Products are then shipped to our distributors, VARs, or end-users. Generally, we do not own the components, and title to the 
products transfers from the contract manufacturers to us and immediately to our customers upon delivery at a designated 
shipment location. If the components remain unused or the products remain unsold for specified period, we may incur carrying 
charges or obsolete material charges for components that our contract manufacturers purchased to build products to meet our 
forecast or customer orders. 

Although we have contracts with our contract manufacturers, those contracts merely set forth a framework within which the 
contract manufacturer may accept purchase orders from us. The contracts do not require them to manufacture our products on a 
long-term basis. 

We also purchase and hold inventory for strategic reasons and to mitigate the risk of shortages of certain critical component 
supplies. The majority of our inventory is production components. As a result, we may incur additional holding costs and 
obsolescence charges, particularly in light of current macroeconomic conditions and the resulting uncertainties in future 
product demand.  

Our ASICs are manufactured primarily by sole or limited sources, such as International Business Machines Corporation 
(“IBM”), each of which is responsible for all aspects of ASICs production using our proprietary designs. 

By working collaboratively with our suppliers, we have the opportunity to promote socially responsible business practices 
beyond our company and into our worldwide supply chain. To this end, we have adopted a supplier code of conduct and 
promote compliance with such code of conduct to our suppliers. One element of our supplier code of conduct is adoption and 
compliance with the Electronic Industry Code of Conduct (“EICC”). The EICC outlines standards to promote ethical business 
practices, eliminate human trafficking, and ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry supply chain are safe, 
workers are treated with respect and dignity, and manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible. 

Research and Development

We have assembled a team of skilled engineers with extensive experience in the fields of high-end computing, network system 
design, ASIC design, security, routing protocols, software applications and platforms, and embedded operating systems. As of 
December 31, 2012, we employed 4,081 people in our worldwide R&D organization. 

We believe that strong product development capabilities are essential to our strategy of enhancing our core technology, 
developing additional applications, integrating that technology, and maintaining the competitiveness and innovation of our 
product and service offerings. In our PSD and SSD products, we are leveraging our software ASIC and systems technology, 
developing additional network interfaces targeted to our customers' applications, and continuing to develop technology to 
support the anticipated growth in IP network requirements. We continue to expand the functionality of our products to improve 
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Our R&D process is driven by the availability of new technology, market demand, and customer feedback. We have invested 
significant time and resources in creating a structured process for all product development projects. Following an assessment of 
market demand, our R&D team develops a full set of comprehensive functional product specifications based on inputs from the 
product management and sales organizations. This process is designed to provide a framework for defining and addressing the 
steps, tasks, and activities required to bring product concepts and development projects to market. Expenditures for R&D were 
$1,101.6 million, $1,026.8 million, and $917.9 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Sales and Marketing

As of December 31, 2012, we employed 2,680 people in our worldwide sales and marketing organization. These sales and 
marketing employees operate in different locations around the world in support of our customers. 

Our sales organization, with its structure of sales professionals, system engineers, and marketing and channel teams, is 
generally split between service provider and enterprise customers. Within each team, sales team members serve the following 
three geographic regions: (i) Americas (including United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and Central and South America), 
(ii) EMEA, and (iii) APAC. Within each region, there are regional and country teams, as well as major account teams, to ensure 
we operate close to our customers. 

See Note 13, Segments, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, for information 
concerning our revenues by geographic regions and by significant customers, which is incorporated herein by reference. Our 
international operations subject us to certain risks and uncertainties. See Item 1A of Part I, “Risk Factors,” for more 
information. 

Our sales teams operate in their respective regions and generally either engage customers directly or manage customer 
opportunities through our distribution and reseller relationships or channels as described below. 

In the United States and Canada, we sell to several service providers directly and sell to other service providers and enterprise 
customers primarily through distributors and resellers. Almost all of our sales outside the United States and Canada are made 
through our channel partners. 

Direct Sales Structure

Our sales team engages with end-user customers with which we have direct relationships. The terms and conditions of these 
arrangements are governed either by customer purchase orders and our acknowledgment of those orders or by purchase 
contracts. The direct contracts with these customers set forth only general terms of sale and generally do not require customers 
to purchase specified quantities of our products. We directly receive and process customer purchase orders. 

Channel Sales Structure

A critical part of our sales and marketing efforts are our channel partners through which we conduct the majority of our sales. 
We employ various channel partners, including but not limited to: 

•  A global network of strategic distributor relationships, as well as region-specific or country-specific distributors who 
in turn sell to local VARs who sell to end-user customers. Our distribution channel partners sell our SSD product 
lines in addition to the majority of our PSD product lines, including infrastructure products that are often purchased 
by our enterprise customers. These distributors tend to be focused on particular regions or countries within regions. 
For example, we have substantial distribution relationships with Ingram Micro in the Americas and Hitachi in Japan. 
Our agreements with these distributors are generally non-exclusive, limited by region, and provide product 
discounts and other ordinary terms of sale. These agreements do not require our distributors to purchase specified 
quantities of our products. 

•  VARs and Direct value-added resellers ("DVARs"), including our strategic worldwide resellers referenced below, 
resell our products to end-users around the world. These channel partners either buy our products and services 
through distributors (VARs), or directly from us and have expertise in designing, selling, and deploying complex 
networking solutions in their respective markets. Our agreements with these channel partners are generally non-
exclusive, limited by region, and provide product discounts and other ordinary terms of sale. These agreements do 
not require these channel partners to purchase specified quantities of our products. Increasingly, our service provider 
customers also resell our products to their customers or purchase our products for the purpose of providing managed 
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• 

Strategic worldwide reseller relationships with Nokia Siemens Networks B.V. ("NSN"), Ericsson Telecom A.B. 
(“Ericsson”), and IBM. These companies each offer services and products that complement our own product 
offerings and act as a reseller, and in some instances integration partners for our products. Our arrangements with 
these partners allow them to resell our products on a worldwide, non-exclusive basis, provide for product discounts, 
and specify other general terms of sale. These agreements do not require these partners to purchase specified 
quantities of our products.

We have a “direct touch” sales team that works directly with channel partners on key accounts in order to maintain a 
relationship with certain strategic end-user customers while at the same time supporting the ultimate fulfillment of product 
through our channel partners.

Backlog

Our sales are made primarily pursuant to purchase orders under framework agreements with our customers. At any given time, 
we have backlog orders for products that have not shipped. Because customers may cancel purchase orders or change delivery 
schedules without significant penalty, we believe that our backlog at any given date may not be a reliable indicator of future 
operating results. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, our total product backlog was approximately $410.5 million and $300.7 
million, respectively. Our product backlog consists of confirmed orders for products scheduled to be shipped to customers, 
generally within the next six months, and excludes orders from distributors as we recognize product revenue on sales made 
through distributors upon sell-through to end-users, certain future revenue adjustments for items such as product revenue 
deferrals, sales return reserves, service revenue allocations, and early payment discounts.

Seasonality 

We, as do many companies in our industry experience seasonal fluctuations in customer spending patterns, particularly in the 
first and third quarters. Historically, we have experienced stronger customer demand in the fourth quarter. This historical 
pattern should not be considered a reliable indicator of our future net revenues or financial performance. 

Competition

PSD Business

In the network infrastructure business, Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco") has historically been the dominant player in the market. 
However, our principal competitors also include Alcatel-Lucent, Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. ("Brocade"), Extreme 
Networks, Inc. ("Extreme Networks"), Hewlett Packard Company ("HP"), and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"). 

Many of our current and potential competitors, such as Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, HP, and Huawei bundle their products with other 
networking products in a manner that may discourage customers from purchasing our products. In addition, consolidation 
among competitors, or the acquisition of our partners and resellers by competitors, can increase the competitive pressure faced 
by us due to their increased size and breadth of their product portfolios. Many of our current and potential competitors have 
greater name recognition and more extensive customer bases that they may leverage to compete more effectively. Increased 
competition could result in price reductions, fewer customer orders, reduced gross margins, and loss of market share, 
negatively affecting our operating results. 

SSD Business

In the market for SSD products, Cisco generally is our primary competitor with its broad range of products. In addition, there 
are a number of other competitors for each of the product lines within SSD, including Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. 
("Check Point"), F5 Networks, Inc. ("F5 Networks"), Fortinet, Inc. ("Fortinet"), and Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ("Palo Alto 
Networks"). These additional competitors tend to be focused on single product line solutions and, therefore, may be considered 
specialized compared to our broader product line. In addition, a number of public and private companies have announced plans 
for new products to address the same needs that our products address. We believe that our ability to compete with Cisco and 
others depends upon our ability to demonstrate that our products are superior in meeting the needs of our current and potential 
customers. 

For both product groups, we expect that over time, large companies with significant resources, technical expertise, market 
experience, customer relationships, and broad product lines, such as Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, and Huawei, will introduce new 
products designed to compete more effectively in the market. There are also several other companies that claim to have 
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companies being acquired by larger, established suppliers of network infrastructure products. We believe this trend is likely to 
continue. 

As a result, we expect to face increased competition in the future from larger companies with significantly more resources than 
we have. Although we believe that our technology and the purpose-built features of our products make them unique and will 
enable us to compete effectively with these companies, we cannot guarantee that we will be successful. 

Environment 

We are subject to regulations that have been adopted with respect to environmental matters, such as the Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment (“WEEE”), Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment (“RoHS”), and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”) regulations 
adopted by the European Union and China. In addition, we participate in the Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”). CDP is a 
global standardized mechanism by which companies report their greenhouse gas emissions to institutional investors. It hosts 
one of the largest registries of corporate greenhouse gas data in the world at www.cdproject.net. We continue to invest in the 
infrastructure and systems required to be able to inventory and measure our carbon footprint on a global basis. We believe we 
have made significant strides in improving our energy efficiency around the world. 

To date, compliance with federal, state, local, and foreign laws enacted for the protection of the environment has had no 
material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position. 

In addition, we are committed to the environment by our effort in improving the energy efficiency of key elements in our high-
performance network product offerings. In 2012, we launched a set of carrier-class MPLS switches, the PTX5000 series. In 
addition to filling the capacity and density requirement for Internet core growth, PTX5000 also features record energy 
efficiency of 1.5W per Gigabit of throughput. The environment will remain a focus area across multiple aspects of our 
business. 

Intellectual Property 

Our success and ability to compete are substantially dependent upon our internally developed technology and expertise. 

While we rely on patent, copyright, trade secret, and trademark law to protect our technology, we also believe that factors such 
as the technological and creative skills of our personnel, new product developments, frequent product enhancements, and 
reliable product maintenance are essential to establishing and maintaining a technology leadership position. There can be no 
assurance that others will not develop technologies that are similar or superior to our technology. 

In addition, we integrate licensed third-party technology into certain of our products. From time to time, we license additional 
technology from third parties to develop new products or product enhancements. There can be no assurance that third-party 
licenses will be available or continue to be available to us on commercially reasonable terms. Our inability to maintain or re-
license any third-party licenses required in our products or our inability to obtain third-party licenses necessary to develop new 
products and product enhancements could require us to obtain substitute technology of lower quality or performance standards 
or at a greater cost, any of which could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 

Our success will depend in part upon our ability to obtain necessary intellectual property rights and protect our intellectual 
property rights. We cannot be certain that patents will be issued on the patent applications that we have filed, that we will be 
able to obtain the necessary intellectual property rights, or that other parties will not contest our intellectual property rights. 

As of December 31, 2012, our worldwide patent portfolio included over 1,700 patents. Patents generally have a term of twenty 
years from filing.  As our patent portfolio has been built over time, the remaining terms on the individual patents vary.

Employees 

As of December 31, 2012, we had 9,234 full-time employees. We have not experienced any work stoppages, and we consider 
our relations with our employees to be good. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry is intense. We believe that our 
future success depends in part on our continued ability to hire, motivate, and retain qualified personnel. We believe that we 
have been successful in recruiting qualified employees, but there is no assurance that we will continue to be successful in the 
future. 

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Our future performance depends significantly upon the continued service of our key technical, sales, and senior management 
personnel, none of whom are bound by an employment agreement requiring service for any defined period of time. The loss of 
one or more of our key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of 
operations. Our future successes also depend on our continuing ability to attract, train, and retain highly qualified technical, 
sales, and managerial personnel. Competition for such key personnel is intense, and in order to attract and retain these 
personnel, we must provide a competitive compensation package, including cash and share-based compensation. Our share-
based incentive awards include stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), and 
performance share awards ("PSAs"), some of which contain conditions relating to our long-term financial performance that 
make the future value of those awards uncertain. If the anticipated value of such share-based incentive awards does not 
materialize, if our share-based compensation otherwise ceases to be viewed as a valuable benefit, or if our total compensation 
package is not viewed as being competitive, our ability to attract, retain, and motivate key personnel could be weakened. There 
can be no assurance that we can retain our key personnel in the future. 

Executive Officers of the Registrant 

The following sets forth certain information regarding our executive officers as of the filing of this Report:

Name 
Kevin R. Johnson

Pradeep Sindhu

Robyn M. Denholm

Gerri Elliott
Mitchell Gaynor

Robert Muglia

Rami Rahim

Gene Zamiska

Age
  52
  60
  49
56
  53
  53
42
  51

Position 

  Chief Executive Officer
  Chief Technical Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Sales, Services and Support Officer

  Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
  Executive Vice President, Software Solutions Division
Executive Vice President, Platform Systems Division
  Vice President, Corporate Finance and Chief Accounting Officer

KEVIN R. JOHNSON joined Juniper in September 2008 as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and a member of our Board. Prior 
to Juniper, Mr. Johnson was at Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), a worldwide provider of software, services, and solutions, 
where he had served as President, Platforms and Services Division since January 2007. He had been Co-President of the 
Platforms and Services Division since September 2005. Prior to that role, he held the position of Microsoft's Group Vice 
President, Worldwide Sales, Marketing and Services since March 2003. Before that position, Mr. Johnson had been Senior Vice 
President, Microsoft Americas since February 2002 and Senior Vice President, U.S. Sales, Marketing, and Services since 
August 2000. Before joining Microsoft in 1992, Mr. Johnson worked in the systems integration and consulting business of 
IBM, a global systems integration and consulting corporation and started his career as a software developer. Mr. Johnson also 
serves on the board of directors of Starbucks Corporation, a worldwide coffee retailer.

PRADEEP SINDHU founded Juniper in February 1996 and served as CEO and Chairman of the Board until September 1996. 
Since then, Dr. Sindhu has served as Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical Officer of Juniper. From September 1984 
to February 1991, Dr. Sindhu worked as a Member of the Research Staff, from March 1987 to February 1996, as the Principal 
Scientist, and from February 1994 to February 1996, as Distinguished Engineer at the Computer Science Lab at Xerox 
Corporation, Palo Alto Research Center, a technology research center. Dr. Sindhu served as a member of the board of directors 
of Infinera Corporation, a provider of optical networking equipment, from September 2001 to May 2008.

ROBYN M. DENHOLM joined Juniper in August 2007 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining 
Juniper, Ms. Denholm was at Sun Microsystems, Inc. ("Sun") from January 1996 to August 2007, where she served in 
executive assignments that included Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning, Senior Vice President of Finance, 
Vice President and Corporate Controller (Chief Accounting Officer), Vice President of Finance, Director of Service Division, 
and Shared Financial Services APAC and Controller, Australia/New Zealand. Prior to joining Sun, Ms. Denholm served at 
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia for seven years and at Arthur Andersen & Company for five years in various finance 
assignments. Ms. Denholm is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and holds a bachelor's degree in 
economics from the University of Sydney and a master's degree in commerce from the University of New South Wales. Ms. 
Denholm also serves on the board of directors of Echelon Corporation, an international control networks company.

GERRI ELLIOTT joined Juniper in July 2009 and currently serves as our Executive Vice President and Chief Sales, Services and 
Support Officer. Before joining Juniper, Ms. Elliott was at Microsoft, where she was Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public 
Sector Organization from July 2004 to December 2008. Prior to Microsoft, Ms. Elliott spent 22 years at IBM, where she held 

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several senior executive positions in the U.S. and internationally. Ms. Elliott holds a bachelor's degree in international politics 
from New York University.

MITCHELL GAYNOR joined Juniper in February 2004 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary and served as Senior 
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from February 2008 to February 2011 and is currently our Executive Vice 
President, General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining Juniper, Mr. Gaynor was Vice President, General Counsel, and 
Secretary of Portal Software, Inc., a provider of account management software that was subsequently acquired by Oracle 
Corporation ("Oracle"), and Sybase, Inc., an enterprise and mobile software company that was subsequently acquired by SAP 
AG. In private practice, he was an associate with the law firm of Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Mr. Gaynor holds a law degree 
from University of California's Hastings College of the Law and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of 
California, Berkeley.

ROBERT MUGLIA joined Juniper in October 2011 as Executive Vice President, Software Solutions Division. Before joining 
Juniper, Mr. Muglia was at Microsoft from January 1988 through September 2011, where he served in various leadership positions 
across all of Microsoft's business groups, including Developer, Office, Mobile Devices, Windows NT and Online Services. Most 
recently,  Mr.  Muglia  served  as  President  of  Microsoft's  Server  and  Tools  Business  ("STB"),  where  he  was  responsible  for 
infrastructure software, developer tools and cloud platforms. Mr. Muglia holds a bachelor's degree in computer and communication 
science from the University of Michigan.

RAMI RAHIM joined Juniper in January 1997 and in October 2012 became Executive Vice President of our Platform Systems 
Division, responsible for driving strategy, development, and business growth for Juniper's entire portfolio of routing, switching, 
branch, and WLAN products, as well as for the ongoing evolution of our silicon technology and the Junos operating system. Prior 
to his current position, Mr. Rahim served Juniper in a number of roles, including Senior Vice President and GM of the Edge and 
Aggregation Business Unit and Vice President of Product Management for EABU. Prior to that, Mr. Rahim spent the majority of 
his time at Juniper in the development organization where he helped with the architecture, design and implementation of many 
Juniper core, edge, and carrier Ethernet products. Mr. Rahim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from 
the University of Toronto and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

GENE ZAMISKA joined Juniper in December 2007 and currently serves as our Vice President of Corporate Finance and Chief 
Accounting Officer, for which he was appointed in February 2009. Before joining Juniper, Mr. Zamiska was at HP from February 
1989 through November 2007, where he served in various roles in the finance department, most recently serving as Senior Director 
of Finance - Controller for HP's consulting and integration division and HP's Senior Director of Finance - Assistant Corporate 
Controller. Prior to HP, Mr. Zamiska was at Arthur Andersen & Company where he served in various roles in the audit and assurance 
practice. Mr. Zamiska is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and holds a bachelor's degree in business-accounting from the 
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Available Information 

We file our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K pursuant to 
Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 
(the “SEC”) electronically. The public may read or copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference 
Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference 
Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information 
statements, and other information regarding issuers, including Juniper Networks that file electronically with the SEC. The 
address of that website is http://www.sec.gov. 

You may obtain a free copy of our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, 
and amendments to those reports on our website at http://www.juniper.net, by contacting the Investor Relations Department at 
our corporate offices by calling 1-408-936-5396, or by sending an e-mail message to investor-relations@juniper.net. Such 
reports and other information are available on our website when they are available on the SEC website. Our Corporate 
Governance Standards, the charters of our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Stock Committee, and Nominating and 
Corporate Governance Committee, as well as our Worldwide Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are also available on our 
website. Information on our website is not a part of this Report. 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Factors That May Affect Future Results

Investments in our securities involve significant risks. The market price of our stock has historically reflected a higher multiple 
of earnings than many other companies. Accordingly, even small changes in investor expectations for our future growth and 
earnings, whether as a result of actual or rumored financial or operating results, changes in the mix of the products and services 
sold, acquisitions, industry changes, or other factors, could trigger, and have triggered in the past, significant fluctuations in the 
market price of our common stock. Investors in our securities should carefully consider all of the relevant factors disclosed by 
us, including, but not limited to, the following factors, that could affect our business, operating results and stock price. 

Our quarterly results are unpredictable and subject to substantial fluctuations, and, as a result, we may fail to meet the 
expectations of securities analysts and investors, which could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.

Our revenues and operating results may vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter due to a number of factors, many of which 
are outside of our control and any of which may cause our stock price to fluctuate.

The factors that may cause our quarterly results to vary quarter by quarter and be unpredictable include, but are not limited to: 
limited visibility into customer spending plans, changes in the mix of products and services sold, changes in geographies in 
which our products and services are sold, changing market and economic conditions, current and potential customer 
consolidation, competition, customer concentration, long sales and implementation cycles, regional economic and political 
conditions, and seasonality. For example, we, and many companies in our industry, experience adverse seasonal fluctuations in 
customer spending, particularly in the first and third quarters. Market trends, competitive pressures, commoditization of 
products, seasonal rebates, increased component or shipping costs, regulatory impacts and other factors may result in 
reductions in revenue or pressure on gross margins of certain segments in a given period, which may necessitate adjustments to 
our operations.

As a result of these factors, as well as other variables affecting our operating results, we believe that quarter-to-quarter 
comparisons of operating results are not necessarily a good indication of what our future performance will be. It is likely that in 
some future quarters, our operating results may be below our guidance, our long-term financial model or the expectations of 
securities analysts or investors, in which case the price of our common stock may decline. Such a decline could occur, and has 
occurred in the past, even when we have met our publicly stated revenues and/or earnings guidance.

Fluctuating economic conditions make it difficult to predict revenues for a particular period and a shortfall in revenues or 
increase in costs of production may harm our operating results.

Our revenues and gross margin depend significantly on general economic conditions and the demand for products in the 
markets in which we compete. Economic weakness, customer financial difficulties, and constrained spending on network 
expansion and enterprise infrastructure have in the past resulted in, and may in the future result in, decreased revenues and 
earnings. Such factors could make it difficult to accurately forecast sales and operating results and could negatively affect our 
ability to provide accurate forecasts to our contract manufacturers and manage our contract manufacturer relationships and 
other expenses. In addition, economic uncertainty concerns over the sovereign debt situation in certain countries in the 
European Union, as well as continued turmoil in the geopolitical environment in many parts of the world, have, and may 
continue to, put pressure on global economic conditions, which has led, and could continue to lead, to reduced demand for our 
products, to delays or reductions in network expansions or infrastructure projects, and/or higher costs of production. Economic 
weakness may also lead to longer collection cycles for payments due from our customers, an increase in customer bad debt, 
restructuring initiatives and associated expenses, and impairment of investments. Furthermore, continued weakness and the 
sovereign debt situation in certain countries in the European Union, may adversely impact the ability of our customers to 
adequately fund their expected capital expenditures, which could lead to delays or cancellations of planned purchases of our 
products or services. In addition, our operating expenses are largely based on anticipated revenue trends and a high percentage 
of our expenses is, and will continue to be, fixed in the short and medium term.

Uncertainty about future economic conditions also makes it difficult to forecast operating results and to make decisions about 
future investments. Future or continued economic weakness, failure of our customers and markets to recover from such 
weakness, customer financial difficulties, increases in costs of production, and reductions in spending on network maintenance 
and expansion could have a material adverse effect on demand for our products and consequently on our business, financial 
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A limited number of our customers comprise a significant portion of our revenues and there is an ongoing trend toward 
consolidation in the industry in which our customers and partners operate. Any decrease in revenues from our customers or 
partners could have an adverse effect on our net revenues and operating results.

A substantial majority of our net revenues depend on sales to a limited number of customers and distribution partners. For 
example, Verizon accounted for greater than 10% of our net revenues in 2010 and 2012. Changes in the business requirements, 
vendor selection, financial prospects, capital resources, and expenditures, or purchasing behavior (including product mix 
purchased) of our key customers could significantly decrease sales to such customers or could lead to delays or cancellations of 
planned purchases of our products or services, which increases the risk of quarterly fluctuations in our revenues and operating 
results. Any of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In addition, in recent years, there has been movement towards consolidation in the telecommunications industry (for example, 
the acquisitions of Global Crossing by Level 3 Communications and Qwest Communications by CenturyLink and Softbank's 
proposed purchase of a controlling interest in Sprint Nextel) and that consolidation trend has continued. If our customers or 
partners are parties to consolidation transactions they may delay, suspend or indefinitely reduce or cancel their purchases of our 
products or other unforeseen consequences could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The long sales and implementation cycles for our products, as well as our expectation that some customers will sporadically 
place large orders with short lead times, may cause our revenues and operating results to vary significantly from quarter-to-
quarter.

A customer's decision to purchase certain of our products, particularly new products, involves a significant commitment of its 
resources and a lengthy evaluation and product qualification process. As a result, the sales cycle may be lengthy. In particular, 
customers making critical decisions regarding the design and implementation of large network deployments may engage in 
very lengthy procurement processes that may delay or impact expected future orders. Throughout the sales cycle, we may 
spend considerable time educating and providing information to prospective customers regarding the use and benefits of our 
products. Even after making the decision to purchase, customers may deploy our products slowly and deliberately. Timing of 
deployment can vary widely and depends on the skill set of the customer, the size of the network deployment, the complexity of 
the customer's network environment, and the degree of hardware and operating system configuration necessary to deploy the 
products. Customers with large networks usually expand their networks in large increments on a periodic basis. Accordingly, 
we may receive purchase orders for significant dollar amounts on an irregular basis. These long cycles, as well as our 
expectation that customers will tend to sporadically place large orders with short lead times, both of which may be exacerbated 
by the impact of continued global economic weakness, may cause revenues and operating results to vary significantly and 
unexpectedly from quarter-to-quarter.

We face intense competition that could reduce our revenues and adversely affect our business and financial results.

Competition is intense in the markets that we address. The PSD market has historically been dominated by Cisco, with 
competition coming from other companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, Brocade, Extreme Networks, Hewlett Packard Company, 
and Huawei. In the SSD market, we face intense competition from a broader group of companies such as Check Point, Cisco, 
F5 Networks, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet. Further, a number of other small public and private companies have products 
or have announced plans for new products to address the same challenges and markets that our products address.

In addition, actual or speculated consolidation among competitors, or the acquisition of our partners and/or resellers by 
competitors, can increase the competitive pressures faced by us as customers may delay spending decisions or not purchase our 
products at all. For example, Oracle's proposed acquisition of Acme Packet, Inc. in 2013 and Cisco's acquisition of Meraki 
Networks, Inc. in 2013. A number of our competitors have substantially greater resources and can offer a wider range of 
products and services for the overall network equipment market than we do. If we are unable to compete successfully against 
existing and future competitors on the basis of product offerings or price, we could experience a loss in market share and 
revenues and/or be required to reduce prices, which could reduce our gross margins, and which could materially and adversely 
affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We expect our gross margins to vary over time, and the level of product gross margins achieved by us in recent years may 
not be sustainable.

We expect our product gross margins to vary from quarter-to-quarter, and the gross margins we have achieved in recent years 
may not be sustainable and may be adversely affected in the future by numerous factors, including customer, product and 
geographic mix shifts, increased price competition in one or more of the markets in which we compete, increases in material or 
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manufacturers, increased costs due to changes in component pricing or charges incurred due to component holding periods if 
we do not accurately forecast product demand, warranty related issues, or our introduction of new products or entry into new 
markets with different pricing and cost structures. For example, in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, our margins declined as a 
result of an inventory charge resulting from inventory we held in excess of forecasted demand. Failure to sustain or improve 
our gross margins reduces our profitability and may have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.

If we receive product orders late in a quarter, we may be unable to recognize revenue for these orders in the same period, 
which could adversely affect our quarterly revenues.

Generally, our PSD products are not stocked by distributors or resellers due to their cost and complexity and configurations 
required by our customers, and we generally build such products as orders are received. In recent years, the volume of orders 
received late in any given fiscal quarter has generally continued to increase but remains unpredictable. If orders for certain 
products are received late in any quarter, we may not be able to build, ship, and recognize revenue for these orders in the same 
period, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our expected revenues for such quarter. Additionally, we determine our 
operating expenses largely on the basis of anticipated revenues and a high percentage of our expenses are fixed in the short and 
medium term. As a result, a failure or delay in generating or recognizing revenue could cause significant variations in our 
operating results and operating margin from quarter-to-quarter.

We are dependent on sole source and limited source suppliers for several key components, which makes us susceptible to 
shortages or price fluctuations in our supply chain, and we may face increased challenges in supply chain management in 
the future.

During periods of high demand for electronic products, component shortages are possible, and the predictability of the 
availability of such components may be limited. Any future growth in our business, IT spending and the economy in general is 
likely to create greater pressures on us and our suppliers to accurately forecast overall component demand and to establish 
optimal component inventories. If shortages or delays persist, the price of these components may increase, or the components 
may not be available at all. We may not be able to secure enough components at reasonable prices or of acceptable quality to 
build new products in a timely manner, and our revenues and gross margins could suffer until other sources can be developed. 
For example, from time to time, we have experienced component shortages that resulted in delays of product shipments. We 
currently purchase numerous key components, including ASICs, from single or limited sources. The development of alternate 
sources for those components is time-consuming, difficult, and costly. In addition, the lead times associated with certain 
components are lengthy and preclude rapid changes in quantities and delivery schedules. Also, long-term supply and 
maintenance obligations to customers increase the duration for which specific components are required, which may further 
increase the risk of component shortages or the cost of carrying inventory. In the event of a component shortage or supply 
interruption from these suppliers, we may not be able to develop alternate or second sources in a timely manner. If we are 
unable to buy these components in quantities sufficient to meet our requirements on a timely basis, we will not be able to 
deliver product to our customers, which would seriously affect present and future sales, which would, in turn, adversely affect 
our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In addition, the development, licensing, or acquisition of new products in the future may increase the complexity of supply 
chain management. Failure to effectively manage the supply of key components and products would adversely affect our 
business. 

We rely on value-added and other resellers, as well as distribution partners, to sell our products, and disruptions to, or our 
failure to effectively develop and manage, our distribution channel and the processes and procedures that support it could 
adversely affect our ability to generate revenues from the sale of our products.

Our future success is highly dependent upon establishing and maintaining successful relationships with a variety of value-
added and other reseller and distribution partners, including our worldwide strategic partners such as Ericsson, IBM, and NSN. 
The majority of our revenues are derived through value-added resellers and distributors, most of which also sell our 
competitors’ products, and some of which sell their own products that compete with our products. Our revenues depend in part 
on the performance of these partners. The loss of or reduction in sales to our value-added resellers or distributors could 
materially reduce our revenues. For example, in 2006, one of our largest resellers, Lucent, was acquired by Alcatel, a 
competitor of ours. As a result of the merger, Lucent became a competitor, their resale of our products declined, and we 
ultimately terminated our reseller agreement with Lucent. Our competitors may in some cases be effective in leveraging their 
market share positions or in providing incentives to current or potential resellers and distributors to favor their products or to 
prevent or reduce sales of our products. If we fail to develop and maintain relationships with our partners, fail to develop new 
relationships with value-added resellers and distributors in new markets, or expand the number of distributors and resellers in 
existing markets, fail to manage, train or motivate existing value-added resellers and distributors effectively, or if these partners 
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are not successful in their sales efforts, sales of our products may decrease, and our business, financial condition, and results of 
operations would suffer.

In addition, we recognize a portion of our revenues based on a sell-through model using information provided by our 
distributors. If those distributors provide us with inaccurate or untimely information, the amount or timing of our revenues 
could be adversely impacted.

Further, in order to develop and expand our distribution channel, we must continue to offer attractive channel programs to 
potential partners and scale and improve our processes and procedures that support the channel. As a result, our programs, 
processes and procedures may become increasingly complex and inherently difficult to manage. We have previously entered 
into OEM agreements with partners pursuant to which they rebrand and resell our products as part of their product portfolios. 
These types of relationships are complex and require additional processes and procedures that may be challenging and costly to 
implement, maintain and manage. Our failure to successfully manage and develop our distribution channel and the programs, 
processes and procedures that support it could adversely affect our ability to generate revenues from the sale of our products.

Our ability to process orders and ship products in a timely manner is dependent in part on our business systems and 
performance of the systems and processes of third parties such as our contract manufacturers, suppliers, or other partners, 
as well as the interfaces between our systems and the systems of such third parties. If our systems, the systems and processes 
of those third parties, or the interfaces between them experience delays or fail, our business processes and our ability to 
build and ship products could be impacted, and our financial results could be harmed.

Some of our business processes depend upon our information technology ("IT") systems, the systems, and processes of third 
parties and on the interfaces of our systems with the systems of third parties. For example, our order entry system feeds 
information into the systems of our contract manufacturers, which enables them to build and ship our products. If those systems 
fail or are interrupted, our processes may function at a diminished level or not at all. This could negatively impact our ability to 
ship products or otherwise operate our business, and our financial results could be harmed. For example, although it did not 
adversely affect our shipments, an earthquake in late December of 2006 disrupted our communications with China, where a 
significant part of our manufacturing occurs.

We also rely upon the performance of the systems and processes of our contract manufacturers to build and ship our products. 
If those systems and processes experience interruption or delay, our ability to build and ship our products in a timely manner 
may be harmed. For example, as we have expanded our contract manufacturing base to China, we have experienced instances 
where our contract manufacturer was not able to ship products in the time periods expected by us. If we are not able to ship our 
products or if product shipments are delayed, our ability to recognize revenue in a timely manner for those products would be 
affected and our financial results could be harmed.

Telecommunications companies and our other large customers generally require more onerous terms and conditions in our 
contracts with them. As we seek to sell more products to such customers, we may be required to agree to terms and 
conditions that could have an adverse effect on our business or ability to recognize revenues.

Telecommunications service provider companies, which comprise a significant portion of our customer base, and other large 
companies, because of their size, generally have greater purchasing power and, accordingly, have requested and received more 
favorable terms from others, which often translate into more onerous terms and conditions from us. Recently, France Telecom-
Orange and Deutsche Telekom AG have formed a company for the purpose of purchasing products from, and negotiating more 
favorable contractual terms with, suppliers. As we seek to sell more products to this class of customer, we may be required to 
agree to such terms and conditions, which may include terms that affect the timing of our ability to recognize revenue and have 
an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Consolidation among such large customers can 
further increase their buying power and ability to require onerous terms.

In addition, telecommunications service providers have purchased products from other vendors who promised but failed to 
deliver certain functionality and/or had products that caused problems or outages in the networks of these customers. As a 
result, these customers may request additional features from us and require substantial penalties for failure to deliver such 
features or may require substantial penalties for any network outages that may be caused by our products. These additional 
requests and penalties, if we are required to agree to them, may require us to defer revenue recognition from such sales, which 
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System security risks, data protection breaches, and cyber-attacks could compromise our proprietary information, disrupt 
our internal operations and harm public perception of our security products, which could cause our business and reputation 
to suffer and adversely affect our stock price. 

In the ordinary course of business, we store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information 
and that of our customers, suppliers and business partners on our networks.  The secure maintenance of this information is 
critical to our operations and business strategy.  Increasingly, companies, including Juniper Networks, are subject to a wide 
variety of attacks on their networks on an ongoing basis. Despite our security measures, Juniper Networks' information 
technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to penetration or attacks by computer programmers and hackers, or breached 
due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such breach could compromise our networks, creating system 
disruptions or slowdowns and exploiting security vulnerabilities of our products, and the information stored on our networks 
could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen, which could subject us to liability to our customers, suppliers, business 
partners and others, and cause us reputational and financial harm. In addition, sophisticated hardware and operating system 
software and applications that we produce or procure from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture, 
including "bugs" and other problems that could unexpectedly interfere with the operation of our networks. 

If an actual or perceived breach of network security occurs in our network or in the network of a customer of our security 
products, regardless of whether the breach is attributable to our products, the market perception of the effectiveness of our 
products could be harmed. Because the techniques used by computer programmers and hackers, many of whom are highly 
sophisticated and well-funded, to access or sabotage networks change frequently and generally are not recognized until after 
they are used, we may be unable to anticipate or immediately detect these techniques. This could impede our sales, 
manufacturing, distribution or other critical functions. In addition, the economic costs to us to eliminate or alleviate cyber or 
other security problems, bugs, viruses, worms, malicious software systems and security vulnerabilities could be significant and 
may be difficult to anticipate or measure because the damage may differ based on the identity and motive of the programmer or 
hacker, which are often difficult to identify.

Regulation of the telecommunications industry could harm our operating results and future prospects.

The traditional telecommunications industry is highly regulated, and our business and financial condition could be adversely 
affected by changes in regulations relating to the Internet telecommunications industry. Currently, there are few laws or 
regulations that apply directly to access to or commerce on IP networks, but future regulations could include sales taxes on 
products sold via the Internet and Internet service provider access charges. We could be adversely affected by regulation of IP 
networks and commerce in any country where we market equipment and services to service or content providers. Regulations 
governing the range of services and business models that can be offered by service providers or content providers could 
adversely affect those customers' needs for products designed to enable a wide range of such services or business models. For 
instance, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has issued regulations governing aspects of fixed broadband networks 
and wireless networks; these regulations might impact service provider and content provider business models and as such, 
providers' needs for Internet telecommunications equipment and services. Also, many jurisdictions are evaluating or 
implementing regulations relating to cyber security, supply chain integrity, privacy and data protection, any of which can affect 
the market and requirements for networking and security equipment.

In addition, environmental regulations relevant to electronic equipment manufacturing or operations may impact our business 
and financial condition adversely. For instance, the European Union and China have adopted WEEE and ROHS regulations, 
which require producers of electrical and electronic equipment to assume responsibility for collecting, treating, recycling and 
disposing of products when they have reached the end of their useful life, as well as REACH regulations, which regulate 
handling of certain chemical substances that may be used in our products. In addition, some governments have regulations 
prohibiting government entities from purchasing security products that do not meet specified indigenous certification criteria, 
even though those criteria may be in conflict with accepted international standards. These regulations are in effect or under 
consideration in several jurisdictions where we do business. 

The adoption and implementation of such regulations could reduce demand for our products, increase the cost of building and 
selling our products, result in product inventory write-offs, impact our ability to ship products into affected areas and recognize 
revenue in a timely manner and require us to spend significant time and expense to comply, and we could face fines and civil or 
criminal sanctions or claims if we were to violate or become liable under such regulations. Any of these impacts could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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Governmental regulations affecting the import or export of products or affecting products containing encryption capabilities 
could negatively affect our revenues.

Certain of our products contain or use encryption technology. The United States and various foreign governments have imposed 
controls, export license requirements, and restrictions on the import or export, among other things, encryption technology. In 
addition, from time to time, governmental agencies have proposed additional regulation of encryption technology, such as 
requiring certification, notifications, review of source code, or the escrow and governmental recovery of private encryption 
keys. For example, Russia and China recently have implemented new requirements relating to products containing encryption 
and India has imposed special warranty and other obligations associated with technology deemed critical. Governmental 
regulation of encryption or IP networking technology and regulation of imports or exports, or our failure to obtain required 
import or export approval for our products, could harm our international and domestic sales and adversely affect our revenues. 
In addition, failure to comply with such regulations could result in harm to our reputation, penalties, costs, and restrictions on 
import or export privileges or adversely affect sales to government agencies or government-funded projects.

If we do not successfully anticipate technological shifts, market needs and opportunities, and develop products and product 
enhancements that meet those technological shifts, needs and opportunities, or if those products are not made available in a 
timely manner or do not gain market acceptance, we may not be able to compete effectively and our ability to generate 
revenues will suffer.

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to anticipate future technological shifts, market needs and opportunities or be able to 
develop new products or product enhancements to meet such technological shifts, needs or opportunities in a timely manner or 
at all. For example, the move from traditional network infrastructures towards software defined networks ("SDN") has been 
receiving considerable attention. In our view, it will take several years to see the full impact of SDN, and we believe the 
successful products and solutions in this market will combine hardware and software elements together. If we fail to anticipate 
market requirements or fail to develop and introduce new products or product enhancements to meet those needs in a timely 
manner, it could cause us to lose customers, and such failure could substantially decrease or delay market acceptance and sales 
of our present and future products, which would significantly harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 
Even if we are able to anticipate, develop, and commercially introduce new products and enhancements, there can be no 
assurance that new products or enhancements will achieve widespread market acceptance.

In addition, as a result of our acquisitions of Altor and Trapeze in 2010, we have been offering a virtualization security product 
and a WLAN product. Also, in 2012, we announced new products, including the smaller version of our QFabric solutions, the 
latest QFX3000-M QFabric System, T4000 Core Routers, PTX Series Packet Transport switches, MX2020 and MX2010 3D 
Universal Edge Routers, and JunosV App Engine. If these or other new products do not gain market acceptance at a sufficient 
rate of growth, our ability to meet future financial targets may be adversely affected. In addition, if we fail to achieve market 
acceptance at a sufficient rate of growth, our ability to meet future financial targets and aspirations may be adversely affected. 
Finally, if we fail to deliver new or announced products to the market in a timely manner, it could adversely affect the market 
acceptance of those products and harm our competitive position and our business and financial results.

Our ability to develop, market, and sell products could be harmed if we are unable to retain or hire key personnel.

Our future success depends upon our ability to recruit and retain the services of executive, engineering, sales and marketing, 
and support personnel. The supply of highly qualified individuals, in particular engineers in very specialized technical areas, or 
sales people specializing in the service provider and enterprise markets, is limited and competition for such individuals is 
intense. None of our officers or key employees is bound by an employment agreement for any specific term. The loss of the 
services of any of our key employees, the inability to attract or retain personnel in the future or delays in hiring required 
personnel, particularly engineers and sales people, and the complexity and time involved in replacing or training new 
employees, could delay the development and introduction of new products, and negatively impact our ability to market, sell, or 
support our products.

Changes in effective tax rates or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our income or other tax returns could 
adversely affect our results.

Our future effective tax rates could be subject to volatility or adversely affected by: earnings being lower than anticipated in 
countries where we have lower statutory rates and higher than anticipated earnings in countries where we have higher statutory 
rates; changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities; expiration of, or lapses in, the R&D tax credit laws 
applicable to us; transfer pricing adjustments related to certain acquisitions, including the license of acquired intangibles under 
our intercompany R&D cost sharing arrangement; costs related to intercompany restructurings; tax effects of share-based 
compensation; or changes in tax laws, regulations, accounting principles, or interpretations thereof. In addition, we are subject 
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to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other tax authorities. We 
regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our 
provision for income taxes. There can be no assurance that the outcomes from these continuous examinations will not have an 
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

From time to time, we receive preliminary notices of deficiency or notices of proposed adjustments from the IRS claiming that 
we owe additional taxes, plus interest and possible penalties. For example, we received a preliminary notice of deficiency in 
2011 and one in 2009 for prior tax years based on transfer pricing transactions related to the license of acquired intangibles 
under an intercompany R&D cost sharing arrangement. As a result of the preliminary notices of deficiency received in 2011 
and 2009, the incremental tax liability would be approximately $92.0 million and $807.0 million excluding interest and 
penalties, respectively. We believe the IRS' position with regard to these matters is inconsistent with applicable tax laws, 
judicial precedent and existing Treasury regulations, and that our previously reported income tax provisions for the years in 
question are appropriate. However, there can be no assurance that these matters will be resolved in our favor. Regardless of 
whether these matters are resolved in our favor, the final resolution of these matters could be expensive and time-consuming to 
defend and/or settle. While we believe we have provided adequately for these matters, there is a possibility that an adverse 
outcome of these matters individually or in the aggregate could have a material effect on our results of operations and financial 
condition.

If we fail to accurately predict our manufacturing requirements, we could incur additional costs or experience 
manufacturing delays, which would harm our business.

We provide demand forecasts to our contract manufacturers and the manufacturers order components and plan capacity based 
on these forecasts. If we overestimate our requirements, our contract manufacturers may assess charges, or we may have 
liabilities for excess inventory, each of which could negatively affect our gross margins. For example, in the third quarter of 
fiscal 2012, our gross margins were reduced as a result of an inventory charge resulting from inventory we held in excess of 
forecasted demand. Conversely, because lead times for required materials and components vary significantly and depend on 
factors such as the specific supplier, contract terms, and the demand for each component at a given time, and because our 
contract manufacturers are third-party manufacturers for numerous other companies, if we underestimate our requirements, as 
we did in the third quarter of 2010 with respect to certain components, our contract manufacturers may have inadequate time, 
materials, and/or components required to produce our products, which could increase costs or could delay or interrupt 
manufacturing of our products and result in delays in shipments and deferral or loss of revenues.

We are dependent on contract manufacturers with whom we do not have long-term supply contracts, and changes to those 
relationships, expected or unexpected, may result in delays or disruptions that could cause us to lose revenues and damage 
our customer relationships.

We depend on independent contract manufacturers (each of which is a third-party manufacturer for numerous companies) to 
manufacture our products. Although we have contracts with our contract manufacturers, these contracts do not require them to 
manufacture our products on a long-term basis in any specific quantity or at any specific price. In addition, it is time-
consuming and costly to qualify and implement additional contract manufacturer relationships. Therefore, if we fail to 
effectively manage our contract manufacturer relationships, which includes failing to provide accurate forecasts of our 
requirements, or if one or more of them experiences delays, disruptions, or quality control problems in our manufacturing 
operations, or if we had to change or add additional contract manufacturers or contract manufacturing sites, our ability to ship 
products to our customers could be delayed. Also, the addition of manufacturing locations or contract manufacturers would 
increase the complexity of our supply chain management. Moreover, an increasing portion of our manufacturing is performed 
in China and other countries and is therefore subject to risks associated with doing business in other countries. In addition, in 
late 2012, we confirmed that we were reducing the number of our contract manufacturers. As a result, we will be transitioning 
the work of one manufacturer to two of our other existing manufacturers during 2013. If we do not manage that transition 
effectively, we could experience delays or quality issues. Each of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial 
condition, and results of operations.

Upgrades to key internal systems and processes, and problems with the design or implementation of these systems and 
processes could interfere with, and therefore harm, our business and operations.

We previously initiated a multi-year project to upgrade certain key internal systems and processes, including our company-wide 
human resources management system, our customer relationship management (“CRM”) system and enterprise resource 
planning (“ERP”) system. In the first quarter of 2010, we implemented a major upgrade of our CRM system. In 2012 and 
continuing into 2013, we expect to implement major changes to our ERP system. We have invested, and will continue to invest, 
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delays in the design and implementation of the new systems or processes, particularly any disruptions or delays that impact our 
operations, could adversely affect our ability to process customer orders, ship products, provide service and support to our 
customers, bill and track our customers, fulfill contractual obligations, record and transfer information in a timely and accurate 
manner, file SEC reports in a timely manner, or otherwise run our business. Even if we do not encounter these adverse effects, 
the design and implementation of these new systems and processes may be much more costly than we anticipated. If we are 
unable to successfully design and implement these new systems and processes as planned, or if the implementation of these 
systems and processes is more costly than anticipated, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be 
negatively impacted.

We are a party to lawsuits, proceedings, and other disputes, which are costly to defend and, if determined adversely to us, 
could require us to pay damages or prevent us from taking certain actions, any or all of which could harm our business, 
financial condition, and results of operations.

We, and certain of our current and former officers and current and former members of our Board of Directors, are subject to 
various lawsuits. We have been served with lawsuits related to employment matters, commercial transactions and patent 
infringement as well as securities laws. A description of the securities lawsuits can be found in Note 16, Commitments and 
Contingencies, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Report, under the heading “Legal Proceedings.” There can 
be no assurance that these or any actions that have been or may in the future be brought against us, our officers, and our 
directors will be resolved favorably or that tentative settlements will become final. Regardless of whether they are resolved, 
these lawsuits are, and any future lawsuits or threatened legal proceedings to which we, our officers, or our directors may 
become a party will likely be, expensive and time-consuming to defend, settle, and/or resolve. Legal proceedings, threatened 
legal proceedings or investigations, regardless of their ultimate outcome, could harm our reputation. Costs of defense, as well 
as any losses resulting from these claims or settlement of these claims, could significantly increase our expenses and could 
harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We are a party to litigation and claims regarding intellectual property rights, resolution of which may be time-consuming 
and expensive, as well as require a significant amount of resources to prosecute, defend, or make our products non-
infringing.

Our industry is characterized by the existence of a large number of patents and frequent claims and related litigation regarding 
patent and other intellectual property rights. We expect that infringement claims may increase as the number of products and 
competitors in our market increases and overlaps occur. Third parties have asserted and may in the future assert claims or 
initiate litigation related to patent, copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights to technologies and related 
standards that are relevant to our products. The asserted claims and/or initiated litigation may include claims against us or our 
manufacturers, suppliers, partners, or customers, alleging that our products or services infringe proprietary rights. Regardless of 
the merit of these claims, they have been and can be time-consuming, result in costly litigation, and may require us to develop 
non-infringing technologies or enter into license agreements. Furthermore, because of the potential for high awards of damages 
or injunctive relief that are not necessarily predictable, even arguably unmeritorious claims may be settled for significant 
amounts of money. If any infringement or other intellectual property claim made against us by any third-party is successful, if 
we are required to settle litigation for significant amounts of money, or if we fail to develop non-infringing technology or 
license required proprietary rights on commercially reasonable terms and conditions, our business, financial condition, and 
results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

We may face difficulties enforcing our proprietary rights.

We generally rely on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secret laws and restrictions on disclosure of 
confidential and proprietary information, to establish and maintain proprietary rights in our technology and products. Although 
we have been issued numerous patents and other patent applications are currently now pending, there can be no assurance that 
any of these patents or other proprietary rights will not be challenged, invalidated, infringed or circumvented or that our rights 
will, in fact, provide competitive advantages to us or protect our technology, either of which could result in costly product 
redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain product offerings and other competitive harm. Furthermore, the laws of some foreign 
countries may not protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. The outcome of any 
actions taken in these foreign countries may be different than if such actions were determined under the laws of the United 
States. Although we are not dependent on any individual patents or group of patents for particular segments of the business for 
which we compete, if we are unable to protect our proprietary rights in a market, we may find ourselves at a competitive 
disadvantage to others who need not incur the substantial expense, time, and effort required to create innovative products that 
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Our success depends upon our ability to effectively plan and manage our resources and restructure our business through 
rapidly fluctuating economic and market conditions.

Our ability to successfully offer our products and services in a rapidly evolving market requires an effective planning, 
forecasting, and management process to enable us to effectively scale and adjust our business in response to fluctuating market 
opportunities and conditions. 

In periods of market expansion, we have increased investment in our business by, for example, increasing headcount and 
increasing our investment in R&D, sales and marketing, and other parts of our business. 

Conversely, in the third quarter of 2012, to align our cost structure with long-term strategic plans as part of our productivity and 
efficiency initiatives, we restructured our business, rebalanced our workforce, and reduced our real estate portfolio. Many of 
our expenses, such as real estate expenses, are fixed costs that cannot be rapidly or easily adjusted in response to fluctuations in 
our business or numbers of employees. Moreover, rapid changes in the size of our workforce could adversely affect our ability 
to develop and deliver products and services as planned or impair our ability to realize our current or future business objectives. 
Our ability to achieve the anticipated cost savings and other benefits from our restructuring initiatives within the expected time 
frame is subject to many estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions are subject to significant economic, 
competitive and other uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. If these estimates and assumptions are incorrect, if 
we are unsuccessful at implementing changes, or if other unforeseen events occur, our business and results of operations could 
be adversely affected.

Our financial condition and results of operations could suffer if there is an additional impairment of goodwill or other 
intangible assets with indefinite lives.

We are required to test annually and review on an interim basis, our goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, 
including the goodwill associated with acquisitions, to determine if impairment has occurred. As of December 31, 2012, our 
goodwill was $ 4,057.8 million and our intangible assets were $128.9 million. If goodwill or intangible assets are deemed 
impaired, an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets would be 
recognized. This would result in incremental expenses for that quarter, which would reduce any earnings or increase any loss 
for the period in which the impairment was determined to have occurred. For example, such impairment could occur if the 
market value of our common stock falls below certain levels for a sustained period, or if the portions of our business related to 
companies we have acquired fail to grow at expected rates or decline. In the second quarter of 2006, our impairment evaluation 
resulted in a reduction of $1,280.0 million to the carrying value of goodwill on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, primarily due 
to the decline in our market capitalization that occurred over a period of approximately nine months prior to the impairment 
review and, to a lesser extent, a decrease in forecasted future cash flows. In the third quarter of 2012, our impairment 
evaluation resulted in a reduction of $5.4 million to the carrying value of certain purchased intangibles on our Consolidated 
Balance Sheets, primarily due to the decline in discounted cash flow projections. In recent years, economic weakness 
contributed to extreme price and volume fluctuations in global stock markets that reduced the market price of many technology 
company stocks, including ours. Future declines in our stock price, as well as declines in our level of revenues or gross 
margins, increase the risk that goodwill and intangible assets may become impaired in future periods. We cannot accurately 
predict the amount and timing of any impairment of assets. However, any such impairment would have an adverse effect on our 
results of operations.

We are subject to risks arising from our international operations, which may adversely affect our business, financial 
condition, and results of operations.

We derive a majority of our revenues from our international operations, and we plan to continue expanding our business in 
international markets in the future. We conduct significant sales and customer support operations directly and indirectly through 
our distributors and VARs in countries throughout the world and depend on the operations of our contract manufacturers and 
suppliers that are located outside of the United States. In addition, a portion of our R&D and our general and administrative 
operations are conducted outside the United States. In some countries, we may experience reduced intellectual property 
protection.

As a result of our international operations, we are affected by economic, regulatory, social, and political conditions in foreign 
countries, including the following:

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changes or limitations in trade protection laws or other regulatory requirements, which may affect our ability to import 
or export our products from various countries,

the impact of the following on service provider and government spending patterns: political considerations, 
unfavorable changes in tax treaties or laws, natural disasters, epidemic disease, labor unrest, earnings expatriation 
restrictions, misappropriation of intellectual property, military actions, acts of terrorism, political and social unrest and 
difficulties in staffing and managing international operations. Any or all of these factors could have a material adverse 
impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Moreover, local laws and customs in many countries differ significantly from those in the United States. In many foreign 
countries, particularly in those with developing economies, it is common for others to engage in business practices that are 
prohibited by our internal policies and procedures or United States regulations applicable to us. There can be no assurance that 
our employees, contractors, channel partners, and agents will not take actions in violation of our policies and procedures, which 
are designed to ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and policies. Violations of laws or key control policies by our 
employees, contractors, channel partners, or agents could result in financial reporting problems, fines, penalties, or prohibition 
on the importation or exportation of our products, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition 
and results of operations.

We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which could negatively affect our financial condition and results 
of operations.

Because a majority of our business is conducted outside the United States, we face exposure to adverse movements in non-U.S. 
currency exchange rates. These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve and could have a material adverse 
impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

The majority of our revenues and expenses are transacted in U.S. Dollars. We also have some transactions that are denominated 
in foreign currencies, primarily the British Pound, Euro, Indian Rupee, and Japanese Yen related to our sales and service 
operations outside of the United States. An increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar could increase the real cost to our customers 
of our products in those markets outside the United States in which we sell in U.S. Dollars, and a weakened U.S. Dollar could 
increase the cost of local operating expenses and procurement of raw materials to the extent we must purchase components in 
foreign currencies.

Currently, we hedge only those currency exposures associated with certain assets and liabilities denominated in nonfunctional 
currencies and periodically hedge anticipated foreign currency cash flows. The hedging activities undertaken by us are intended 
to offset the impact of currency fluctuations on certain nonfunctional currency assets and liabilities. However, such attempts to 
offset the impact of currency fluctuations are costly and no amount of hedging can be effective against all circumstances, 
including long-term declines in the value of the U.S. Dollar. If our attempts to hedge against these risks are not successful, or if 
long-term declines in the value of the U.S. Dollar persist, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely 
impacted.

Integration of acquisitions could disrupt our business and harm our financial condition and stock price and may dilute the 
ownership of our stockholders.

We have made, and may continue to make, acquisitions in order to enhance our business. For example, in 2012, we acquired 
Contrail Systems Inc. ("Contrail") and Mykonos, and in 2010 we acquired Altor, Trapeze, SMobile, and Ankeena. Acquisitions 
involve numerous risks, including problems combining the purchased operations, technologies or products, unanticipated costs, 
diversion of management's attention from our core businesses, adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers 
and customers, risks associated with entering markets in which we have no or limited prior experience, and potential loss of 
key employees. There can be no assurance that we will be able to integrate successfully any businesses, products, technologies, 
or personnel that we might acquire. The integration of businesses that we may acquire is likely to be a complex, time-
consuming, and expensive process and we may not realize the anticipated revenues or other benefits associated with our 
acquisitions if we fail to successfully manage and operate the acquired business. If we fail in any acquisition integration efforts 
and are unable to efficiently operate as a combined organization utilizing common information and communication systems, 
operating procedures, financial controls, and human resources practices, our business, financial condition, and results of 
operations may be adversely affected.

Acquisitions may also require us to issue common stock or assume equity awards that dilute the ownership of our current 
stockholders, use a substantial portion of our cash resources, assume liabilities, record goodwill and amortizable intangible 
assets that will be subject to impairment testing on a regular basis and potential periodic impairment charges, incur 

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amortization expenses related to certain intangible assets, and incur large and immediate write-offs and restructuring and other 
related expenses, all of which could harm our financial condition and results of operations.

If we fail to adequately evolve our financial and managerial control and reporting systems and processes, our ability to 
manage and grow our business will be negatively affected.

Our ability to successfully offer our products and implement our business plan in a rapidly evolving market depends upon an 
effective planning and management process. We will need to continue to improve our financial and managerial control and our 
reporting systems and procedures in order to manage our business effectively in the future. If we fail to continue to implement 
improved systems and processes, our ability to manage our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be 
negatively affected.

Our products are highly technical and if they contain undetected errors or malware or do not meet customer quality 
expectations, our business could be adversely affected, and we may be subject to lawsuits or be required to pay damages in 
connection with any alleged or actual failure of our products and services.

Our products are highly technical and complex, are critical to the operation of many networks, and, in the case of our security 
products, provide and monitor network security and may protect valuable information. Our products have contained and may 
contain one or more undetected errors, defects, malware, or security vulnerabilities. Some errors in our products may only be 
discovered after a product has been installed and used by end-customers. Any errors, defects, malware or security 
vulnerabilities discovered in our products after commercial release could result in monetary penalties, loss of revenues or delay 
in revenue recognition, loss of customers, loss of future business and reputation, penalties, and increased service and warranty 
cost, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, in the event an 
error, defect, malware, or vulnerability is attributable to a component supplied by a third-party vendor, we may not be able to 
recover from the vendor all of the costs of remediation that we may incur. In addition, we could face claims for product 
liability, tort, or breach of warranty. Defending a lawsuit, regardless of its merit, is costly and may divert management’s 
attention. If our business liability insurance coverage is inadequate, or future coverage is unavailable on acceptable terms or at 
all, our financial condition and results of operations could be harmed. Moreover, if our products fail to satisfy our customers' 
quality expectations for whatever reason, the perception of and the demand for our products could be adversely affected.

If our products do not interoperate with our customers’ networks, installations will be delayed or cancelled and could harm 
our business.

Our products are designed to interface with our customers’ existing networks, each of which have different specifications and 
utilize multiple protocol standards and products from other vendors. Many of our customers’ networks contain multiple 
generations of products that have been added over time as these networks have grown and evolved. Our products must 
interoperate with many or all of the products within these networks as well as future products in order to meet our customers’ 
requirements. If we find errors in the existing software or defects in the hardware used in our customers’ networks, we may 
need to modify our software or hardware to fix or overcome these errors so that our products will interoperate and scale with 
the existing software and hardware, which could be costly and could negatively affect our business, financial condition, and 
results of operations. In addition, if our products do not interoperate with those of our customers’ networks, demand for our 
products could be adversely affected or orders for our products could be cancelled. This could hurt our operating results, 
damage our reputation, and seriously harm our business and prospects.

Our products incorporate and rely upon licensed third-party technology, and if licenses of third-party technology do not 
continue to be available to us or become very expensive, our revenues and ability to develop and introduce new products 
could be adversely affected.

We integrate licensed third-party technology into certain of our products. From time to time, we may be required to license 
additional technology from third-parties to develop new products or product enhancements. Third-party licenses may not be 
available or continue to be available to us on commercially reasonable terms. The failure to comply with the terms of any 
license, including free open source software, may result in our inability to continue to use such license. Our inability to 
maintain or re-license any third-party licenses required in our products or our inability to obtain third-party licenses necessary 
to develop new products and product enhancements, could require us, if possible, to develop substitute technology or obtain 
substitute technology of lower quality or performance standards or at a greater cost, any of which could delay or prevent 
product shipment and harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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We sell our products to customers that use those products to build networks and IP infrastructure, and if the demand for 
network and IP systems does not continue to grow, then our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be 
adversely affected.

A substantial portion of our business and revenues depends on the growth of secure IP infrastructure and on the deployment of 
our products by customers that depend on the continued growth of IP services. As a result of changes in the economy capital 
spending or the building of network capacity in excess of demand, all of which have in the past particularly affected 
telecommunications service providers, spending on IP infrastructure can vary, which could have a material adverse effect on 
our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, a number of our existing customers are evaluating the 
build-out of their next generation networks. During the decision-making period when the customers are determining the design 
of those networks and the selection of the equipment they will use in those networks, such customers may greatly reduce or 
suspend their spending on secure IP infrastructure. Such delays in purchases can make it more difficult to predict revenues from 
such customers can cause fluctuations in the level of spending by these customers and, even where our products are ultimately 
selected, can have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We are required to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and any adverse results from 
such evaluation may adversely affect investor perception, our stock price and cause us to incur additional expense.

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires our management to report on, and our independent auditors to attest to, 
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We have an ongoing program to perform the system and 
process evaluation and testing necessary to comply with these requirements. We have and will continue to incur significant 
expenses and devote management resources to Section 404 compliance on an ongoing basis. In the event that our Chief 
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or independent registered public accounting firm determine in the future that, our 
internal controls over financial reporting are not effective as defined under Section 404, investor perceptions may be adversely 
affected if our financial statements are not reliable and could cause a decline in the market price of our stock and otherwise 
negatively affect our liquidity and financial condition.

The investment of our cash balance and our investments in government and corporate debt securities are subject to risks, 
which may cause losses and affect the liquidity of these investments.

At December 31, 2012, we had $2,407.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1,429.6 million in short- and long-term 
investments. We have invested these amounts primarily in asset-backed securities, certificate of deposit, commercial paper, 
corporate debt securities, foreign government debt securities, government- sponsored enterprise obligations, money market 
funds, mutual funds, publicly-traded equity securities and U.S. government securities. Certain of these investments are subject 
to general credit, liquidity, market, and interest rate risks, which may be exacerbated by U.S. sub-prime mortgage defaults that 
have affected various sectors of the financial markets and caused credit and liquidity issues at many financial institutions. Our 
future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or if the decline in fair value of our 
publicly traded debt or equity investments is judged to be other-than-temporary. These market risks associated with our 
investment portfolio may have a negative adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations.

We may be unable to generate the cash flow to service our debt obligations, including the Senior Notes.

In March 2011, we issued senior unsecured notes for an aggregate principle amount of $1.0 billion (see discussion in Note 10, 
Long-Term Debt and Financing, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Report). We may not be able to 
generate sufficient cash flow to enable us to service our indebtedness, including the notes, or to make anticipated capital 
expenditures. Our ability to pay our expenses and satisfy our debt obligations, refinance our debt obligations and fund planned 
capital expenditures will depend on our future performance, which will be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, 
legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond our control. Based upon current levels of operations, we believe cash flow from 
operations and available cash will be adequate for the foreseeable future to meet our anticipated requirements for working 
capital, capital expenditures and scheduled payments of principal and interest on our indebtedness, including the senior notes. 
However, if we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations or to borrow sufficient funds in the future to service 
our debt, we may be required to sell assets, reduce capital expenditures, refinance all or a portion of our existing debt 
(including the senior notes) or obtain additional financing. There is no assurance that we will be able to refinance our debt, sell 
assets or borrow more money on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

The indenture that governs the senior notes also contains various covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our 
subsidiaries to, among other things:

• 

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• 

• 

incur sale and leaseback transactions; and

consolidate or merge with or into, or sell substantially all of our assets to, another person

As a result of these covenants, we are limited in the manner in which we can conduct our business, and we may be unable to 
engage in favorable business activities or finance future operations or capital needs. Accordingly, these restrictions may limit 
our ability to successfully operate our business. A failure to comply with these restrictions could lead to an event of default, 
which could result in an acceleration of the indebtedness. Our future operating results may not be sufficient to enable 
compliance with these covenants to remedy any such default. In addition, in the event of an acceleration, we may not have or 
be able to obtain sufficient funds to make any accelerated payments, including those under the senior notes.

Uninsured losses could harm our operating results.

We self-insure against many business risks and expenses, such as intellectual property litigation and our medical benefit 
programs, where we believe we can adequately self-insure against the anticipated exposure and risk or where insurance is either 
not deemed cost-effective or is not available. We also maintain a program of insurance coverage for various types of property, 
casualty, and other risks. We place our insurance coverage with various carriers in numerous jurisdictions. The types and 
amounts of insurance that we obtain vary from time to time and from location to location, depending on availability, cost, and 
our decisions with respect to risk retention. The policies are subject to deductibles, policy limits, and exclusions that result in 
our retention of a level of risk on a self-insurance basis. Losses not covered by insurance could be substantial and unpredictable 
and could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None. 

ITEM 2. Properties

We lease approximately 2.6 million square feet worldwide, with approximately 60 percent in North America. Our corporate 
headquarters and facilities are located in Sunnyvale, California, and consists of owned and leased buildings totaling 
approximately 0.7 million and 1.1 million square feet, respectively. As part of our phased office campus build-out, our 
corporate headquarters is located on approximately 80 acres of owned land. In November 2012, we began occupying 
approximately 0.5 million square feet of our owned buildings and will continue to shift occupancy to the remaining 0.2 million 
square feet in early 2013. This next phase will result in net facilities-related capital expenditures of up to $69 million over the 
first half of 2013. Each leased facility is subject to an individual lease or sublease, which provides various option, expansion, 
and extension provisions. Additionally, we lease an approximately 0.2 million square foot facility in Westford, Massachusetts, 
under a lease that expires in March 2018. 

In addition to our offices in Sunnyvale and Westford, we also lease offices in various locations throughout the United States, 
Canada, South America, EMEA, and APAC regions, including offices in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, 
Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. 

Our leases expire at various times through November 30, 2022. Our current offices are in good condition and appropriately 
support our business needs. 

For additional information regarding obligations under our operating leases, see Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, which is incorporated by reference herein. For 
additional information regarding properties by operating segment, see Note 13, Segment Information, in Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, which is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings

The information set forth under the heading “Legal Proceedings” in Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable. 

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PART II

ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

Price Range of Common Stock 

The principal market on which our common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"). The following 
table sets forth the high and low bid prices for our common stock of the two most recently completed years as reported on the 
NYSE for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively: 

NYSE
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Stockholders

2012

2011

High 

Low 

High 

Low 

$
$
$
$

25.04
22.89
20.00
20.67

$
$
$
$

19.67   $
15.31   $
14.01   $
15.77   $

45.01
42.27
33.11
25.61

$
$
$
$

34.20
29.03
17.21
16.67

At February 22, 2013, there were approximately 957 stockholders of record of our common stock, and we believe a 
substantially greater number of beneficial owners. 

Dividends 

We have never paid nor do we have present plans to pay cash dividends on our common stock.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

For information regarding compensation plans under which equity securities are authorized for issuance, see Note 12, 
Employee Benefit Plans, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.

Unregistered Securities Issued in Fiscal 2012 

On December 14, 2012, we issued 5,819,148 shares of our common stock as consideration to 27 individuals in connection with 
an acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Contrail in the fourth quarter of 2012.

The sales of the above securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities 
Act”), in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering and/or 
the private offering safe harbor provision of Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers 

The following table provides information with respect to the shares of common stock we repurchased during the three months 
ended December 31, 2012 (in millions, except per share amounts): 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)

Average
Price Paid
per Share (1)

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs (2)

Approximate
Dollar
Value of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs (2)

Period 
October 1 - October 31, 2012
November 1 - November 30, 2012
December 1 - December 31, 2012
Total
 ________________________________
(1)  December activity includes an insignificant number of share repurchases from our employees in connection with net issuances to satisfy 

$
$
— $
$

16.43
17.36
—
17.25

$
$
— $

787.8
568.2
568.2

1.9
12.6

1.9
12.6

14.5

14.5

tax withholding obligations for the vesting of certain stock awards. 

(2)   Shares were repurchased under the stock repurchase program approved by the Board in June 2012 (the "2012 Stock Repurchase Program"), 
which authorized us to purchase an aggregate of up to $1.0 billion of our common stock from time to time. Future share repurchases under 
this program will be subject to a review of the circumstances in place at that time and will be made from time to time in private transactions 
or open market purchases as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. This program may be discontinued at any time. 

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Company Stock Performance 

The graph below shows the cumulative total stockholder return over a five-year period assuming the investment of $100 on 
December 31, 2007, in each of Juniper Networks' common stock, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500”), the 
NYSE Dow Jones Industrial Average (“DJI”), and the NASDAQ Telecommunications Index (“IXUT”). The graph shall not be 
deemed to be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings; nor deemed to be soliciting material or filed with the 
Commission or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C or subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The comparisons in the graph 
below are based upon historical data and are not indicative of, or intended to forecast, future performance of our common 
stock. 

Stock Performance Graph

JNPR
S&P 500
DJI
IXUT

As of December 31, 

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

$
$
$
$

100.00   $
100.00   $
100.00   $
100.00   $

52.74   $
61.51   $
66.16   $
57.02   $

80.33   $
75.94   $
78.61   $
84.52   $

111.20   $
85.65   $
87.28   $
87.84   $

61.48   $
85.65   $
92.10   $
76.75   $

59.25
97.13
98.79
78.29

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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data 

The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with Item 7, “Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto in 
Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Report, which are incorporated herein by reference. 

The information presented below reflects the impact of certain significant transactions and the adoption of certain accounting 
pronouncements, which makes a direct comparison difficult between each of the last five fiscal years. For a complete 
description of matters affecting the results in the tables below during the three years ended December 31, 2012, see “Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data 

2012(a) 

2011(b) 

2010(c) 

2009(d) 

2008(e) 

Years Ended December 31, 

Net revenues

Cost of revenues

Gross margin

Operating expenses

Operating income

Other (expense) income, net

Income before income taxes and 
   noncontrolling interest

Provision for income taxes

Consolidated net income

Adjust for net loss (income) attributable to 
   noncontrolling interest

Net income attributable to Juniper Networks

Net income per share attributable to Juniper 
   Networks common stockholders:

Basic

Diluted

Shares used in computing net income 
   per share:

Basic

Diluted

$

$

$

$

4,365.4   $

4,448.7   $

4,093.3   $

3,315.9   $

(In millions, except per share data) 

1,656.6  

2,708.8  

2,400.7  

308.1  

(16.6)  

291.5  

105.0  

186.5  

1,580.1  

2,868.6  

2,250.1  

618.5  
(46.8)  

571.7  

146.7  

425.0  

1,351.5  

2,741.8  

1,974.2  

767.6  

10.6  

778.2  

158.8  

619.4  

1,132.7  

2,183.2  

1,872.5  

310.7  

1.4  

312.1  

196.8  

115.2  

—  

0.1  

186.5   $

425.1   $

(1.0)  
618.4   $

1.8  

117.0   $

3,572.4

1,136.9

2,435.5

1,740.5

695.0

33.9

728.9

217.2

511.7

—

511.7

0.36   $

0.35   $

0.80

0.79

$

$

1.18   $

1.15   $

0.22   $

0.22   $

0.96

0.93

520.9  

526.2  

529.8  

541.4  

522.4  

538.8  

523.6  

534.0  

530.3

551.4

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

Includes the following significant pre-tax items: stock based compensation of $243.4 million, restructuring and other charges of $99.7 
million, acquisition-related charges of $2.0 million, interest expense on debt (net of amounts capitalized) of $40.0 million, and a net 
gain on privately-held investments of $25.5 million.
Includes the following significant pre-tax items: stock-based compensation of $222.2 million, restructuring and other charges of $30.6 
million, acquisition-related charges of $9.6 million, interest expense on debt (net of amounts capitalized) of $37.7 million, and a net 
loss on privately-held investments of $0.3 million. 
Includes the following significant pre-tax items: stock-based compensation of $182.0 million, restructuring charges of $10.8 million, 
acquisition-related charges of $6.3 million, and a gain on privately-held investments of $8.7 million. In addition, includes a non-
recurring income tax benefit of $54.1 million recorded in the first quarter from a change in estimate of unrecognized tax benefits 
related to share-based compensation. The change resulted from the decision in the first quarter of 2010 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for 
the Ninth Circuit in Xilinx Inc. v. Commissioner.
Includes the following significant pre-tax items: stock-based compensation of $139.7 million, litigation settlement charges of 
$182.3 million, write-down of privately-held equity investments of $5.5 million, and restructuring charges of $19.5 million. In addition, 
includes the following significant tax items: $61.8 million related to the write-off of certain net deferred tax assets resulting from a 
change in California income tax law, $52.1 million related to a change in the tax treatment of stock-based compensation expense in 
transfer pricing arrangements for certain U.S. multinational companies due to a federal appellate court ruling, and $4.6 million related 
to an investigation by the India tax authorities.
Includes the following significant pre-tax items: stock-based compensation of $108.1 million, write-down of privately-held equity 
investments of $11.3 million, other-than-temporary decline in publicly-traded equity investment of $3.5 million, and litigation 
settlement charge of $9.0 million.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

2012

2011

As of December 31, 
2010
(In millions) 

2009

2008

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments
Working capital
Goodwill
Total assets
Long-term debt
Total long-term liabilities 
   (excluding long-term debt)
Total Juniper Networks stockholders' equity

$

$

3,837.4   $
2,178.7  
4,057.8  
9,832.1  
999.2

4,292.4   $
2,973.0  
3,928.1  
9,983.8  
999.0

2,821.6   $
1,742.4  
3,927.8  
8,467.9  

—

2,658.7   $
1,503.2  
3,658.6  
7,590.3  

—

411.4  
6,999.0   $

428.4  
7,089.2   $

387.1  
6,608.2   $

389.7  
5,822.1   $

2,293.4
1,759.6
3,658.6
7,187.3
—

229.3
5,901.4

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ITEM 7. 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Report”), including the “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Juniper 
Networks, Inc. ("we," "us," or the “Company”) that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections 
about our business, our results of operations, the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our 
management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “would,” “could,” “intends,” “plans,” 
“believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-
looking statements. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and 
these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult 
to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking 
statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this 
Report under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I and elsewhere, and in other reports we file with the SEC. 
While forward-looking statements are based on reasonable expectations of our management at the time that they are made, you 
should not rely on them. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any 
reason. 

The following discussion is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report, which have 
been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). In the course of operating our 
business, we routinely make decisions as to the timing of the payment of invoices, the collection of receivables, the 
manufacturing and shipment of products, the fulfillment of orders, the purchase of supplies, and the building of inventory and 
spare parts, among other matters. Each of these decisions has some impact on the financial results for any given period. In 
making these decisions, we consider various factors including contractual obligations, customer satisfaction, competition, 
internal and external financial targets and expectations, and financial planning objectives. The preparation of these financial 
statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, 
expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to 
sales returns, pricing credits, warranty costs, allowance for doubtful accounts, impairment of long-term assets, especially 
goodwill and intangible assets, contract manufacturer exposures for carrying and obsolete material charges, assumptions used 
in the valuation of share-based compensation, and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various 
other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making 
judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. For further 
information about our critical accounting policies and estimates, see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, in Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, and our “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” 
section included in this “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Actual 
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

To aid in understanding our operating results for the periods covered by this Report, we have provided an executive overview 
and a summary of the business and market environment. These sections should be read in conjunction with the more detailed 
discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations in this Item 7, our “Risk Factors” 
section included in Item 1A of Part I, and our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 8 of Part II 
of this Report. 

Business and Market Environment

At Juniper Networks, we design, develop, and sell products and services that together provide our customers with a high-
performance network infrastructure built on simplicity, security, openness, and scale. We serve the high-performance 
networking requirements of global service providers, enterprises, governments, and research and public sector organizations 
that view the network as critical to their success. Our core competencies in hardware systems, silicon design, network 
architecture, and our open cross-network software platform are helping customers achieve superior performance, greater choice 
and flexibility, while reducing overall total cost of ownership.  

We do business in three geographic regions: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Beginning in the first quarter of 2012, we aligned 
our organizational structure to focus on our platform and software strategy, which resulted in two business segments organized 
principally by product families: PSD and SSD. Our PSD segment primarily offers scalable routing and switching products that 
are used in service provider, enterprise, and public sector networks to control and direct network traffic between data centers, 
core, edge, aggregation, campus, WANs, branch, and consumer and business devices. Our SSD segment offers software 
solutions focused on network security and network services applications for both service providers and enterprise customers. 
Both segments offer worldwide services, including technical support and professional services, as well as educational and 
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We remain focused on a common vision for the new network and we believe that the organizational structure we have in place 
will effectively drive our innovative portfolio and support our customers' next-generation network requirements. Together, our 
high-performance product and service offerings help our customers to convert legacy networks that provide commoditized 
services into more valuable assets that provide differentiation, value, increased performance, reliability, and security to end-
users. We remain dedicated to uncovering new ideas and innovations that will serve the exponentially increasing demands of 
the networked world, and we will endeavor to continue to build solutions that center on simplification, automation, and open 
innovation. 

During 2012, we saw moderate growth in some of our primary markets. We continued to experience an uncertain global 
macroeconomic environment in which our customers exercised care and conservatism in their investment prioritization and 
project deployments. We expect that our customers will continue to remain cautious with their capital spending in the near 
term. We also continued to experience declining product gross margins and pricing pressures from our competitors. We believe 
our product gross margins may continue to decline in the future, offset by operational improvements and cost efficiencies. 
Nevertheless, we are focused on executing our strategy to address the market trends of mobile Internet and cloud computing 
and we continue to see positive long-term fundamentals for high-performance networking. 

We continue to invest in innovation and strengthening our product portfolio, which resulted in new product offerings during 
2012, including a smaller version of our QFabric solutions, the latest QFX3000-M QFabric System, T4000 Core Routers, PTX 
Series Packet Transport switches. Additionally, we experienced new customer wins contributing to the growth in the EX Series, 
MX Series, and SRX Series. We launched the new ACX Series router with support for both Ethernet access/aggregation and 
MPLS, which extends network intelligence closer to the subscriber and features an open, standards-based management system 
with software development kit ("SDK")-enabled programmability to enable rapid third-party innovation. We also announced 
new products and features in our Simply Connected portfolio, including SRX Series Services Gateways and WLA Series 
Wireless LAN Access Points, which simplify and secure mobile device access to enterprise networks. Furthermore, we 
acquired Mykonos Web Security Software, in February 2012 to complement our network security applications portfolio.

Additionally, we announced innovative products to enable service providers to rapidly deliver and expand new consumer and 
business services. These products include our MX2020 and MX2010 3D Universal Edge Routers and new JunosV App Engine, 
which enable service providers to transform the network edge into a platform for rapid service deployment. We also launched 
the Junos Content Encore with MX Application Services Modular Line Card, which enables the delivery of premium content 
services over broadband connections across multiple device types. Furthermore, we announced a technology partnership with 
Riverbed Technology, Inc. ("Riverbed") that provides us with new capabilities for application delivery control, in exchange for 
Juniper providing WAN acceleration technology to Riverbed, along with promoting Riverbed as its WAN optimization provider 
of choice going forward.

Throughout 2012, we focused on improved operational execution, continued innovation, and prudent capital allocation. We 
continue to believe that the underlying trends driving network investment around the cloud and mobility are intact and remain 
strong. During 2012, we also initiated a variety of actions to ensure we are positioned for the future, resulting in a restructuring 
plan (the "2012 Restructuring Plan") to bring our cost structure more in line with our desired long-term financial and strategic 
model. The 2012 Restructuring Plan consists of workforce reductions, facility consolidations or closures, and supply chain and 
procurement efficiencies. In connection with the 2012 Restructuring Plan, we recorded costs of $40.4 million for workforce 
reductions, facility consolidations or closures, and other charges during 2012. We also recorded certain inventory charges, 
intangible asset impairment charges, and contract termination costs of $52.9 million. We expect to incur charges related to the 
2012 Restructuring Plan through the end of fiscal 2013. We continue to anticipate that our restructuring and cost reduction 
activities will result in approximately $150.0 million in cost reduction savings, primarily in operating expenses, and to a lesser 
extent, in both product and service cost of revenues for the full year 2013, in comparison to our 2012 full year levels. See Note 
9, Restructuring and Other Charges, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, for 
further discussion of our restructuring activities.

On January 24, 2013, we communicated the following five principles that provide insight on our operating plans for 2013:

•  We expect the macroeconomic environment to remain uncertain;
•  We expect overall modest growth in the markets we serve;
•  We expect to take share in routing and switching and stabilize our share in enterprise security;
•  We expect to expand 2013 operating margins over 2012; and
•  We expect to continue to generate strong cash flows and prudently allocate capital.

These five principles are based on our management's plans, assumptions, and expectations as of the date of this Report.  
Although we believe we have been prudent in our plans, expectations, and assumptions, should known or unknown risks or 
uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially.

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Financial Results and Key Performance Metrics Overview 

The following table provides an overview of our key financial metrics for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 
(in millions, except per share amounts, percentages, day sales outstanding, and book-to-bill):

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

As of and for the Years Ended December 31,

Net revenues

$ 4,365.4

$ 4,448.7

$ 4,093.3

  $ Change
(83.3)

$

  % Change

$ Change

  % Change

(2)%

$ 355.4

$ 2,708.8

$ 2,868.6

$ 2,741.8

$ (159.8)

(6)%

$ 126.8

62.1%

64.5%

67.0%

Gross Margin
Percentage of net revenues

Operating income
Percentage of net revenues

Net income attributable to 
   Juniper Networks
Percentage of net revenues

Net income per share 
   attributable to Juniper Networks 
   common stockholders:

$

308.1

$

7.1%

618.5
13.9%

$

186.5

$

425.1

4.3%

9.6%

Basic

Diluted

Operating cash flows

$

$

$

0.36

0.35

642.4

$

$

$

0.80

0.79

986.7

$

Deferred revenue
Day sales outstanding ("DSO") (*)
Book-to-bill (*)
________________________________
(*)   DSO and book-to-bill are for the fourth quarter ended 2012, 2011, and 2010. 

884.4

923.4

967.0

>1

45

46

35

1

$

$

>1

$

$

$

$

$

$ (310.4)

(50)%

$ (149.1)

(19)%

$ (238.6)

(56)%

$ (193.3)

(31)%

767.6
18.8%

618.4
15.1%

1.18

1.15

$

$

(0.44)
(0.44)

(55)%

(56)%

$

$

(0.38)
(0.36)

(32)%

(31)%

812.3

$ (344.3)
(43.6)
$
(11)

(35)%

(5)%

(24)%

$ 174.4

$

82.6

1

21%

9%

2%

9%

5%

•  Net Revenues: Our net revenue decreased in our EMEA and APAC regions, offset by an increase in the Americas 

region in 2012, compared to 2011. By market, we experienced declines in both service provider and enterprise markets 
in 2012, compared to 2011. The year-over-year decrease in our net revenues during 2012 was primarily due to a 
decline in sales of our core and edge legacy routing products and firewall products, partially offset by increases in our 
service revenue, switching products, and high-end SRX products.

•  Gross Margin: Our gross margin as a percentage of revenues decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, due to lower 

product margin from $44.3 million in inventory charges related to component inventory held in excess of forecasted 
demand and an intangible asset impairment charge of $16.1 million, and to a lesser extent, due to an increase in the 
size and number of strategic contracts with lower margins, and a shift in product mix to lower margin products. This 
decrease was partially offset by an increase in service margin. 

•  Operating Income: Our operating income as a percentage of revenues decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily 
due to slower revenue growth relative to our sales and marketing and research and development expense, as we 
continue to invest in our innovative portfolio and bring new products to market. In addition, restructuring and other 
associated charges of $99.7 million were recorded in 2012, related to workforce reduction activities, facility closures, 
asset impairment charges, and contract terminations.

•  Net Income Attributable to Juniper Networks and Net Income Per Share Attributable to Juniper Networks Common 
Stockholders: The decrease in net income attributable to Juniper Networks in 2012, compared to 2011, reflects the 
lower operating income discussed above.

•  Operating Cash Flows: Operating cash flows decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to lower net 

income, higher taxes paid, timing of payments to our vendors, and a decrease in deferred revenue, offset by collections 
of our outstanding receivables.

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•  Deferred Revenue: Total deferred revenue decreased $43.6 million to $923.4 million as of December 31, 2012, 

compared to $967.0 million as of December 31, 2011, due to a decline in deferred service revenue, partially offset by 
an increase in deferred product revenue. 

•  DSO: DSO is calculated as the ratio of ending accounts receivable, net of allowances, divided by average daily net 
sales for the preceding 90 days. DSO for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 decreased by 11 days, or 24% 
compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to shipment linearity, resulting in 
a greater proportion of the periods shipments converted to cash by the end of the period and an increase in collections 
on our outstanding receivables.

•  Book-to-Bill:  Book-to-bill represents the ratio of product orders booked divided by product revenues during the 

respective period. Book-to-bill was greater than one for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 and one for the quarter 
ended December 31, 2011. 

• 

Stock Repurchase Plan Activity: Under our stock repurchase program, we repurchased approximately 35.8 million 
shares of our common stock at an average price of $18.05 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $645.6 million 
during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates 

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make judgments, 
assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying 
notes. We base our estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience, and various other factors that we believe 
are reasonable under the circumstances, to determine the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent 
from other sources. Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II 
of this Report, describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial 
Statements. The critical accounting policies described below are significantly affected by critical accounting estimates. Such 
accounting policies require significant judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the Consolidated 
Financial Statements and actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported based on these policies. To the extent 
there are material differences between our estimates and the actual results, our future consolidated results of operations may be 
affected. 

• 

Inventory Valuation and Contract Manufacturer Liabilities. Inventory consists primarily of component parts to be used 
in the manufacturing process and is stated at lower of average cost or market. A provision is recorded when inventory 
is determined to be in excess of anticipated demand or obsolete, to adjust inventory to its estimated realizable value. In 
determining the provision, we also consider estimated recovery rates based on the nature of the inventory. As of 
December 31, 2012 and 2011, our inventory balances were $62.5 million and $69.1 million, respectively.

We establish a liability for non-cancelable, non-returnable purchase commitments with our contract manufacturers for 
carrying charges, quantities in excess of our demand forecasts, or obsolete material charges for components purchased 
by the contract manufacturers to meet our demand forecasts or customer orders. We also take estimated recoveries of 
aged inventory into consideration when determining the liability. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, our contract 
manufacturer liabilities were $27.7 million and $14.8 million, respectively.

Significant judgment is used in establishing our forecasts of future demand, recovery rates based on the nature and age 
of inventory, and obsolete material exposures. If the actual component usage and product demand are significantly 
lower than forecast, which may be caused by factors within and outside of our control, or if there were a higher 
incidence of inventory obsolescence because of rapidly changing technology and our customer requirements, we may 
be required to increase our inventory write-downs and contract manufacturer liabilities, which could have an adverse 
impact on our gross margins and profitability. We regularly evaluate our exposure for inventory write-downs and 
adequacy of our contract manufacturer liabilities. Inventory and supply chain management remains an area of focus as 
we balance the risk of material obsolescence and supply chain flexibility in order to reduce lead times. 

•  Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets.  We make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments when valuing 
goodwill and other intangible assets in connection with the initial purchase price allocation of an acquired entity, as 
well as when evaluating impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets on an ongoing basis. These estimates are 
based upon a number of factors, including historical experience, market conditions, and information obtained from the 
management of the acquired company. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not 
limited to, historical and projected customer retention rates, anticipated growth in revenue from the acquired customer 

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and product base, and the expected use of the acquired assets. These factors are also considered in determining the 
useful life of the acquired intangible assets. The amounts and useful lives assigned to identified intangible assets 
impacts the amount and timing of future amortization expense. 

The value of our goodwill and intangible assets could be impacted by future adverse changes such as, but not limited 
to: (a) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; (b) a substantial decline in our market 
capitalization, (c) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; (d) unanticipated competition; (e) loss of key 
personnel; (f) a more likely-than-not expectation of sale or disposal of a reporting unit or a significant portion thereof; 
(g) a realignment of our resources or restructuring of our existing businesses in response to changes to industry and 
market conditions; (h) testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; or (i) higher 
discount rate used in the impairment analysis as impacted by an increase in interest rates.   

We evaluate goodwill on an annual basis as of November 1st or more frequently if we believe impairment indicators 
exist. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is one level below our operating segment 
level, by comparing the reporting unit's carrying value, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The 
fair values of the reporting units are estimated using significant judgment based on a combination of the income and 
the market approaches. Under the income approach, we estimate fair value of a reporting unit based on the present 
value of forecasted future cash flows that the reporting unit is expected to generate over its remaining life. Under the 
market approach, we estimate fair value of our reporting units based on an analysis that compares the value of the 
reporting units to values of publicly-traded companies in similar lines of business. If the fair value of the reporting unit 
does not exceed the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit, then we perform the second step of 
the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. When the carrying 
value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, we record an impairment loss equal to the 
difference. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is highly judgmental in nature and involves the use of 
significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating 
margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, operating trends, risk-adjusted discount rates, future economic 
and market conditions and determination of appropriate market comparables. We base our fair value estimates on 
assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may 
differ from those estimates. In addition, we make certain judgments and assumptions in allocated shared assets and 
liabilities to determine the carrying values for each of our reporting units. As of December 31, 2012, goodwill 
recorded for our PSD segment and SSD segment was $1,866.3 million and $2,191.5 million, respectively. The fair 
value of our reporting units, in particular SSD, are sensitive to events or changes in circumstances, such as adverse 
changes in operating results or macro-economic conditions, changes in management's business strategy, or declines in 
our stock price. A hypothetical 5% decrease in the estimated fair value of our reporting units would result in the fair 
value of our SSD segment to be above its carrying value by approximately 1% and the fair value of our PSD segment 
to be in excess of its carrying value by approximately 80%. See Item 1A of Part I, "Risk Factors," for more 
information.

We evaluate long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, and purchased intangible assets for impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. 
Such events or changes in circumstances include, but are not limited to, a significant decrease in the fair value of the 
underlying asset or asset group, a significant decrease in the benefits realized from the acquired assets, difficulty and 
delays in integrating the business or a significant change in the operations of the acquired assets or use of an asset. A 
long-lived asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows 
the asset or asset group is expected to generate. If a long-lived asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be 
recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset or asset group. 

•  Warranty Reserves.  We generally offer a one-year warranty on all of our hardware products and a 90-day warranty on 
the media that contains the software embedded in the products. We use judgment and estimates when determining 
warranty costs as part of our cost of sales based on associated material costs, labor costs for trouble-shooting and 
repair, and overhead at the time revenue is recognized. Material cost is estimated primarily based upon the historical 
costs to repair or replace product returns within the warranty period. Technical support labor and overhead cost are 
estimated primarily based upon historical trends in the cost to support the customer cases within the warranty period. 
Although we engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, if actual product failure rates, use of 
materials, or service delivery costs differ from estimates, additional warranty costs may be incurred, which could 
reduce gross margin. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, our warranty reserves were $29.7 million and $28.3 million, 
respectively.

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•  Revenue recognition.  Revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria have been met: (1) persuasive evidence 
of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) sales price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is 
reasonably assured. We enter into contracts to sell our products and services, and while some of our sales agreements 
contain standard terms and conditions, there are agreements that contain multiple elements or non-standard terms and 
conditions. As a result, significant contract interpretation may be required to determine the appropriate accounting, 
including whether the deliverables specified in a multiple element arrangement should be treated as separate units of 
accounting for revenue recognition purposes, and, if so, how the price should be allocated among the elements and 
when to recognize revenue for each element. Changes in the allocation of the sales price between elements may 
impact the timing of revenue recognition but will not change the total revenue recognized on the contract. 

Under our revenue recognition policies, we allocate revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The 
selling price for a deliverable is based on our vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available, third-party 
evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. 
We establish VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately. TPE of selling price 
is established by evaluating largely interchangeable competitor products or services in stand-alone sales to similarly 
situated customers. ESP is established considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and 
controls, customer segment pricing strategies and product life cycle. Consideration is also given to market conditions 
such as industry pricing strategies and technology life cycles. When determining ESP, we apply management 
judgment to establish margin objectives and pricing strategies and to evaluate market conditions and product life 
cycles. We do not use TPE as we do not consider our products to be similar or interchangeable to our competitors' 
products in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. Revenue from maintenance service contracts is deferred 
and recognized ratably over the contractual support period, which is generally one to three years. We applied ESP to 
the majority of our product revenue and VSOE to our service revenue in 2012, 2011, and 2010. 

• 

Share-Based Compensation.  We recognize share-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards 
including stock options, RSUs, RSAs, PSAs, and purchases under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") based 
on each award's fair value on the grant date. 

We utilize the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model in order to determine the fair value of stock 
options and ESPP. The BSM model requires various highly subjective assumptions including volatility, expected 
award life, and risk-free interest rate. The expected volatility is based on the implied volatility of market traded 
options on our common stock, adjusted for other relevant factors including historical volatility of our common stock 
over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected life of our stock options. The expected life of 
an award is based on historical experience. We determine the fair value of RSUs, RSAs and PSAs based on the closing 
market price of our common stock on the date of grant. In addition, we use significant judgment in estimating share-
based compensation expense for our PSAs based on the vesting criteria and only recognize expense for the portions in 
which annual targets have been set. 

The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best 
estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management's judgment. If factors 
change and different assumptions are used, our share-based compensation expense could be materially different in the 
future. Additionally, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate based on historical experience, as well as 
judgment, and recognize expense only for those expected-to-vest shares. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially 
different from our estimate, our recorded share-based compensation expense could be different. 

• 

Income Taxes.  We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant 
judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. 
Although we believe our reserves are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters 
will not be different from that which is reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. We adjust these 
reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an 
estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different that the amounts recorded, such 
differences will affect the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.

Significant judgment is also required in determining any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. In 
assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available evidence, including past operating results, 
estimates of future taxable income, and the feasibility of tax planning strategies. In the event that we change our 
determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, we will adjust our valuation allowance with 
a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.

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Our provision for income taxes is subject to volatility and could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than 
anticipated in countries that have lower tax rates and higher than anticipated in countries that have higher tax rates; by 
changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities; by expiration of or lapses in the R&D tax credit 
laws; by transfer pricing adjustments, including the effect of acquisitions on our intercompany R&D cost-sharing 
arrangement and legal structure; by tax effects of nondeductible compensation; by tax costs related to intercompany 
realignments; by changes in accounting principles; or by changes in tax laws and regulations, including possible U.S. 
changes to the taxation of earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, the deductibility of expenses attributable to foreign 
income, or the foreign tax credit rules. Significant judgment is required to determine the recognition and measurement 
attributes prescribed in the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. The accounting guidance for 
uncertainty in income taxes applies to all income tax positions, including the potential recovery of previously paid 
taxes, which if settled unfavorably could adversely affect our provision for income taxes or additional paid-in capital. 
In addition, we are subject to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service 
(“IRS”) and other tax authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these 
examinations to determine the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. There can be no assurance that the 
outcomes from these continuous examinations will not have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial 
condition.

• 

Loss Contingencies.  We use significant judgment and assumptions to estimate the likelihood of loss or impairment of 
an asset, or the incurrence of a liability, in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss contingency is accrued 
when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be 
reasonably estimated. We record a charge equal to the minimum estimated liability for litigation costs or a loss 
contingency only when both of the following conditions are met: (i) information available prior to issuance of our 
consolidated financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset had been impaired or a liability had been 
incurred at the date of the financial statements and (ii) the range of loss can be reasonably estimated. We regularly 
evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new 
accruals are required. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

See Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, in Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this 
Report, for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated 
effects on financial condition and results of operations, which is incorporated herein by reference. 

Results of Operations

The following table presents product and service (in millions, except percentages):

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

Years Ended December 31,

Product
Percentage of net revenues

Service
Percentage of net revenues

$ 3,262.1

$ 3,478.3

$ 3,258.7

74.7%

1,103.3

25.3%

78.2%

970.4
21.8%

79.6%

834.6
20.4%

$ Change
$ (216.2)

% Change

  $ Change

  % Change

(6)%

$

219.6

7%

132.9

14%

135.8

16%

Total net revenues

$ 4,365.4

$ 4,448.7

$ 4,093.3

$

(83.3)

(2)%

$

355.4

9%

The decrease in product revenues in 2012, compared to 2011, was primarily due to a decline in sales of our core and edge 
legacy routing and firewall products, partially offset by an increase in our switching and high-end SRX products. Our 2012 
revenues reflect initial sales from the introduction of our T4000, PTX and ACX routing products. The increase in service 
revenues in 2012 was primarily driven by strong contract renewals compared to 2011 for certain edge routing, switching and 
security products.

The increase in product revenues in 2011, compared to 2010, was primarily due to an increase in sales of our edge routing and 
switching products, partially offset by decreases in core routing and high-end firewall products. Our 2011 revenues reflect 
initial sales from the introduction of our QFabric solution. The increase in service revenues in 2011, compared to 2010, was 
primarily attributable to sales and contract renewals for certain edge routing, switching, and security products.

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Net Revenues by Market and Customer

The following table presents net revenues by market (in millions, except percentages):

Service Provider
Percentage of net revenues

Enterprise
Percentage of net revenues

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

Years Ended December 31,

$ 2,811.2

$ 2,833.0

$ 2,631.5

64.4%

63.7%

64.3%

$ Change
(21.8)

$

% Change

$ Change

  % Change

(1)% $

201.5

8%

1,554.2

1,615.7

1,461.8

(61.5)

(4)%

153.9

11%

35.6%

36.3%

35.7%

Total net revenues

$ 4,365.4

$ 4,448.7

$ 4,093.3

$

(83.3)

(2)% $

355.4

9%

We sell our high-performance network products and service offerings from both our PSD and SSD segments to two primary 
markets: service provider and enterprise. Determination of which market a particular revenue transaction relates to is based 
primarily upon the customer's industrial classification code, but may also include subjective factors such as the intended use of 
the product. The service provider market generally includes wireline, wireless, and cable operators, as well as major Internet 
content and application providers, including those that provide social networking and search engine services. The enterprise 
market generally comprises businesses; federal, state, and local governments; and research and education institutions.

Net revenues from sales to the service provider market decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to reduced routing 
purchases by some of our international and content service providers, partially offset by strong growth from Tier 1 carrier 
service providers in the Americas. Net revenues from sales to the service provider market increased in 2011, compared to 2010, 
across all of our geographic regions, specifically in the Americas and EMEA. The increase was largely attributable to 
customers' adoption of our routing and switching products. 

Net revenues generated from the enterprise market decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to lower revenue in 
federal and financial services, offset by our expanding presence in APAC and EMEA. Net revenues generated from the 
enterprise market increased in 2011 compared to 2010 across all three geographic regions. The increase, reflecting demand for 
both routing and switching products, was driven by the value proposition we offer to customers as well the expansion of our 
presence in the global enterprise market. 

In 2012 and 2010, Verizon Communications, Inc. accounted for 10.3% and 10.4% of our net revenues, respectively. In 2011, no 
single customer accounted for greater than 10% of our net revenues

Net Revenues by Geographic Region

The following table presents net revenues by geographic region (in millions, except percentages):

Americas:

United States

Other

Total Americas

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

  $ Change

  % Change

$ Change

  % Change

Years Ended December 31,

$ 2,067.5

$ 2,015.8

$ 1,890.1

$

218.4

2,285.9

222.2

2,238.0

205.5

2,095.6

51.7
(3.8)
47.9

3%

(2)%

2%

$

125.7

16.7

142.4

7%

8%

7%

Percentage of net revenues

52.4%

50.3%

51.2%

EMEA
Percentage of net revenues

APAC
Percentage of net revenues

1,266.3

1,339.8

1,189.3

(73.5)

(5)%

150.5

13%

29.0%

813.2
18.6%

30.1%

870.9
19.6%

29.1%

808.4
19.7%

(57.7)

(7)%

62.5

8%

9%

Total net revenues

$ 4,365.4

$ 4,448.7

$ 4,093.3

$

(83.3)

(2)%

$

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Net revenues in the Americas increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to increased sales in the United States to 
certain service providers, offset by a decline in the enterprise market particularly among federal and financial services 
customers. Net revenues in the Americas increased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to increased sales in the United 
States attributable to the demand for our routing and switching products and services from enterprise and service provider 
customers.

Net revenues in EMEA decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to decreased sales in Western and Southern Europe 
as a result of the challenging economic climate in those areas. The decrease was partially offset by increased revenues in the 
Middle East and from a top service provider in Eastern Europe, across a broad range of our product portfolio. The increase in 
net revenues in EMEA in 2011, compared to 2010, was driven by service provider and enterprise demand for our routing and 
switching products and related services, in both the service provider and enterprise markets. The increases were largely 
attributable to Sweden, Eastern Europe, and the Netherlands. In addition, we recognized the first revenue from a top service 
provider in Eastern Europe, across a broad range of our product portfolio.

Net revenues in APAC decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to a decrease in sales to a certain service provider 
customer in Japan, following a large product deployment that occurred in 2011. This decrease was partially offset by growth in 
China in the enterprise market. Net revenues in APAC increased in 2011, compared to 2010, due to the increase in revenues 
from both service provider and enterprise markets. Net revenues also increased in Southeast Asia and Australia in 2011, 
compared to 2010, partially offset by continued weakness in Japan and a deferral of some demand in China. 

Gross Margins

The following table presents gross margins (in millions, except percentages):

Product gross margin
Percentage of product revenues

Service gross margin
Percentage of service revenues

Total gross margin
Percentage of net revenues

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

Years Ended December 31,

$ 2,058.1

$ 2,323.0

$ 2,257.8

63.1%

66.8%

69.3%

$ Change
$ (264.9)

% Change

$ Change

% Change

(11)%

$

65.2

3%

650.7

545.6

484.0

105.1

19%

61.6

13%

59.0%

56.2%

58.0%

$ 2,708.8

$ 2,868.6

$ 2,741.8

$ (159.8)

(6)%

$ 126.8

5%

62.1%

64.5%

67.0%

Product gross margin percentage decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to a $44.3 million inventory charge 
related to component inventory held in excess of forecasted demand and to an intangible asset impairment charge of $16.1 
million related to our 2012 restructuring activities as discussed in Note 8, Other Financial Information, and Note 7, Goodwill 
and Purchased Intangible Assets, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report. To a lesser 
extent, the decrease was due to an increase in the size and number of strategic contracts with lower margins and to a shift in 
product mix to lower margin products. Product gross margin percentage decreased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to 
a lower proportion of router revenue, a shift in the geographic mix of revenue from the Americas, and increased fixed overhead 
and inventory-related costs. From 2010 through 2012, our product gross margins have declined. We expect this trend to 
continue into 2013, due to a shift in product mix and pricing pressures offset in part by innovation and cost efficiencies.

Service gross margin percentage increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to higher service revenues, combined with 
a continuing focus on operational improvements and cost efficiencies. Service gross margin percentage decreased in 2011, 
compared to 2010, primarily due to a growth in headcount for service and support resources for our expanded product portfolio. 
We expect service gross margins to remain relatively stable in 2013.

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Operating Expenses

The following table presents operating expenses (in millions, except percentages):

Research and development
Percentage of net revenues

Sales and marketing
Percentage of net revenues

General and administrative
Percentage of net revenues

Amortization of purchased 
   intangible assets
Percentage of net revenues

Restructuring and other charges
Percentage of net revenues

Acquisition-related charges
Percentage of net revenues

Total operating expenses
Percentage of net revenues

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

Years Ended December 31,

$ 1,101.6

$ 1,026.8

$

25.2%

23.1%

1,042.0

1,001.1

23.9%

22.5%

203.6

179.1

4.7%

4.0%

4.7
0.1%

46.8
1.1%

2.0
—%

5.4
0.1%

30.6
0.7%

7.1
0.2%

917.9
22.4%

857.1
20.9%

177.9

4.3%

4.2
0.1%

10.8
0.3%

6.3
0.2%

$ Change

% Change

$ Change

% Change

$

74.8

7%

$

108.9

12%

40.9

4%

144.0

17%

24.5

14%

1.2

1%

(0.7)

(13)%

1.2

29%

16.2

53%

19.8

183%

(5.1)

(72)%

0.8

13%

$ 2,400.7

$ 2,250.1

$ 1,974.2

$

150.6

7%

$

275.9

14%

55.0%

50.6%

48.2%

Our operating expenses have historically been driven by personnel-related costs, including wages, commissions, bonuses, 
vacation, benefits, share-based compensation, and travel, and we expect this trend to continue. Facility and information 
technology (“IT”) departmental costs are allocated to other departments based on usage and headcount. Facility and IT related 
headcount was 368, 375, 388, as of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. We had a total of 9,234, 9,129, and 8,772 
employees as of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. The year-over-year increase in total operating expenses in 
2012 was primarily driven by an increase in personnel-related costs of $81.2 million, primarily from salaries, benefits, higher 
variable compensation and share-based compensation, offset by lower commissions, and headcount growth, and an increase in 
engineering program costs of $12.2 million.  

R&D expense increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to an increase in engineering program costs driven by new 
product initiatives in the first half of the year in addition to higher variable compensation. Our R&D headcount decreased by 
1% as of December 31, 2012, to 4,081 compared to 4,138 as of December 31, 2011, as a result of our restructuring activities in 
the second half of 2012. R&D expense increased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to an increase in personnel-related 
expenses. Also contributing to the increase was higher consulting, facilities, and IT costs associated with our R&D projects to 
support our new product initiatives, including the data center, mobility, and core solutions. This increase was partially offset by 
lower variable compensation in 2011.

Sales and marketing expense increased slightly in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to an increase in personnel-related 
expenses from a 4% increase in headcount from 2,568 employees as of December 31, 2011 to 2,680 employees as of December 
31, 2012, as well as higher demo costs associated with bringing new products to market. These increases were partially offset 
by lower commissions and a decrease in outside services. Sales and marketing expense increased in 2011, compared to 2010, 
primarily due to an increase in personnel-related expenses. Also contributing to the increase in 2011 was an increase in 
commission expense driven by higher revenues and an increase in outside services incurred to support our sales and marketing 
activities.

General and administrative ("G&A") expense increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to an increase in outside 
professional services, which consists of legal and consulting fees to support our finance-related initiatives, including our ERP 
implementation. G&A headcount increased 5% from 463 as of December 31, 2011 to 486 as of December 31, 2012. G&A 
expense was relatively flat in 2011, compared to 2010, as costs associated with the G&A headcount growth of 3%, from 449 at 
December 31, 2010 to 463 at December 31, 2011, were largely offset by lower variable compensation.

Amortization of purchased intangible assets decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, as certain purchased intangible assets 
reached the end of their amortization period during 2011, partially offset by the addition of purchased intangible assets from 

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acquisitions completed during 2012. Amortization of purchased intangible assets increased in 2011 compared to 2010, due to 
the addition of purchased intangible assets from acquisitions during 2011 and 2010.

Restructuring and other charges increased in 2012, compared to 2011, due to a restructuring plan (the "2012 Restructuring 
Plan") initiated in the third quarter of 2012 to bring our cost structure in line with our desired long-term financial and strategic 
model. We also incurred charges related to a restructuring plan (the "2011 Restructuring Plan") implemented in the third quarter 
of 2011 to align our business operations with macroeconomic and other market conditions. During 2012, we incurred $46.8 
million of restructuring and other charges related to our restructuring plans primarily for workforce reductions and facility 
closures. Restructuring and other charges increased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to $15.3 million of charges 
related to workforce reductions and $13.5 million in other charges primarily related to the impairment of an abandoned in-
process internal use software project.

Acquisition-related charges decreased during 2012, compared to 2011, due to a lower number and size of acquisitions 
completed in 2012 compared to both 2011 and the fourth quarter of 2010. In 2011 and 2010, we recorded $7.1 million and $6.3 
million, respectively, in direct and indirect acquisition-related costs such as financial advisory, legal, due diligence, and 
integration costs from acquisitions completed in 2011 and 2010. See Note 3, Business Combinations, in the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, for further discussion of these acquisitions.

Share-Based Compensation 

Share-based compensation expense associated with stock options, ESPP, RSUs, RSAs, and PSAs was recorded in the following 
cost and expense categories (in millions, except percentages): 

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

  $ Change

  % Change

$ Change

  % Change

Years Ended December 31,

Cost of revenues - Product

$

4.6

$

4.6

$

4.4

$

Cost of revenues - Service

Research and development

Sales and marketing

General and administrative

17.0

109.1

81.6

31.1

15.7

97.7

70.9

33.3

13.5

78.5

54.9

30.7

Total

$

243.4

$

222.2   $

182.0

$

—

1.3

11.4

10.7
(2.2)
21.2

—%

8%

12%

15%

(7)%

10%

$

$

0.2  

2.2  

19.2  

16.0  

2.6  

40.2  

5%

16%

24%

29%

8%

22%

Share-based compensation expense increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to a higher number of RSU awards 
granted as well as a change in standard vesting terms from four years to three years for those RSU awards granted in 2012. This 
increase was partially offset by a decrease in stock options grants valued at a lower fair value and a decrease in expense 
associated with PSAs due to lower achievement of performance targets. Share-based compensation expense increased in 2011, 
compared to 2010, primarily due to the increase in awards granted driven by headcount growth and higher fair value of equity 
awards attributable to the increase in the market value of our common stock for those awards.

Other (Expense) Income, Net and Income Tax Provision

The following table presents other (expense) income, net and income tax provision (in millions, except percentages):

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

Years Ended December 31,

Interest income
Interest expense
Other

Total other (expense) 
   income, net
Percentage of net revenues

$

11.0
(52.9)
25.3

$

9.7
(49.5)
(7.0)

$

$ (16.6)

$ (46.8)

$

(0.4)%

(1.1)%

10.5
(8.7)
8.8

10.6
0.3%

$

$ Change
1.3
(3.4)
32.3

% Change

13 % $
7 %
(461)%

$ Change
(0.8)
(40.8)
(15.8)

% Change
(8)%
469%
(180)%

$

30.2

(65)% $

(57.4)

(542)%

Income tax provision
Effective tax rate

$ 105.0

$ 146.7

$

36.0 %

25.7 %

158.8
20.4%

$

(41.7)

(28)% $

(12.1)

(8)%

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Interest income primarily includes interest income from our cash, cash equivalents, and investments. Interest income increased 
in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to a higher balance of long-term investments yielding higher interest. Interest income 
decreased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to a lower balance of long-term investments yielding lower interest. 
Interest expense primarily consists of interest from our long-term debt and customer financing arrangements. Interest expense 
increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to the issuance of $1.0 billion of our senior notes (the "Notes") near the end 
of the first quarter of 2011 and related interest expense of $40.0 million, net of capitalized interest. Interest expense increased in 
2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to $37.7 million of interest expense, net of capitalized interest, on the Notes. See Note 
10, Long-Term Debt and Financing, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for 
further discussion of the Notes. Other typically consists of investment and foreign exchange gains and losses and other non-
operational income and expense items. In 2012, we recognized gains of $45.5 million, including a gain of $14.7 million from 
the acquisition of our privately-held investment in Contrail, and impairment losses of $20.0 million included in other, related to 
our privately-held investments. In 2011, Other included certain legal expenses unrelated to current or recent operations of 
approximately $7.0 million. In 2010, we recognized a total gain of $8.7 million within Other, primarily due to acquisitions of 
our privately-held investments in Ankeena and Altor.  

Our effective tax rates were 36.0%, 25.7%, 20.4% in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. The effective rate for 2012 is 
substantially similar to the federal statutory rate of 35%. The effective rate for 2012 does not reflect the benefit of the federal 
R&D credit which expired on December 31, 2011. On January 2, 2013, the President signed into law the American Taxpayer 
Relief Act of 2012, which retroactively extended the federal R&D credit for two years through December 31, 2013. As a result 
we expect to record a favorable benefit of approximately$17.0 million to $19.0 million in the first quarter of 2013 from the 
retroactive renewal of the 2012 federal R&D credit.

The increase in the overall effective tax rate for 2012 compared to 2011 and 2010 was primarily due to the effect of changes in 
foreign earnings, the expiration of R&D credit on December 31, 2011 and a $54.1 million income tax benefit in 2010 resulting 
from a change in our estimate of unrecognized tax benefits due to the taxpayer favorable ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals 
for the Ninth Circuit in Xilinx Inc. v. Commissioner related to share-based compensation.  

The effective tax rates for 2011 and 2010, differed from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the federal R&D 
credit, the benefit of earnings in foreign jurisdictions, which are subject to lower tax rates and the change in our estimate of 
unrecognized tax benefits as noted above.

For a complete reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% and further explanation of our 
income tax provision, see Note 14, Income Taxes, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this 
Report.

Segment Information

For a description of the products and services for each segment, see Item 1 Business, in Part I of this Report. A description of 
the measures included in segment contribution margin can also be found in Note 13, Segment Information, in Notes to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report. Select segment financial data for each of the three years 
in the period ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:

Platform Systems Division Segment
(in millions, except percentages)

PSD product revenues:

Routing
Switching
Security/Other

Total PSD product revenues

PSD service revenues
Total PSD revenues

PSD contribution margin (*)
Percentage of PSD revenues
_______________________________

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

  $ Change

  % Change

$ Change

  % Change

Years Ended December 31,

$ 1,946.8
554.8
182.5
2,684.1
834.3
$ 3,518.4

$ 2,166.0
495.8
213.2
2,875.0
713.3
$ 3,588.3

$ 2,034.7
377.7
211.1
2,623.5
603.3
$ 3,226.8

$ (219.2)
59.0
(30.7)
(190.9)
121.0
(69.9)

$

(10)%
12%
(14)%
(7)%
17%
(2)%

$ 1,409.4

$ 1,586.2

$ 1,477.9

$ (176.8)

(11)%

40.1%

44.2%

45.8%

$

$

$

131.3
118.1
2.1
251.5
110.0
361.5

6%
31%
1%
10%
18%
11%

108.3

7%

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(*)  A reconciliation of contribution margin to income before taxes and noncontrolling interest can be found in Note 13, Segments, in Notes 

to Consolidated Financial Statement in Item 8 of this Report.

PSD product revenues decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, due to the decline in sales of our core and edge legacy routing and 
branch firewall products. The decline in sales was primarily attributable to lower spending by international customers and by 
content service provider customers in Americas, partially offset by an increase in sales of our switching products.

A majority of our service revenues are earned from customers that purchase our products and enter into contracts for support 
services. PSD service revenues increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to strong contract renewals for support 
services.  

PSD contribution margin as a percent of PSD revenues decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to a decline in 
revenues. The decrease was also attributable to a shift in product mix to lower margin products and out of period adjustments 
related to prototype development costs that were recorded in the third quarter of 2012, which increased R&D expense by $11.5 
million. The decrease in contribution margin was partially offset by reduced costs as a result of a continuing focus on 
operational improvements and cost efficiencies.

PSD product revenues increased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to growth in the enterprise and service provider 
markets across all regions.  The increased demand for our routing and switching products was primarily driven by growing 
network demand attributable to increased reliance on digital devices connected to the network and, to a lesser extent, on the 
improved macroeconomic environment. PSD service revenues increased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to strong 
contract renewals for support services. 

PSD contribution margin as a percentage of PSD revenues decreased in 2011, compared to 2010, due to higher R&D spend to 
support our product portfolio at a higher rate than our revenue return. 

Software Solutions Division Segment
(in millions, except percentages)

2012

2011

2010

2012 vs. 2011

2011 vs. 2010

  $ Change

  % Change

$ Change

  % Change

Years Ended December 31,

SSD product revenues:

Security/Other
Routing

Total SSD product revenues

SSD service revenues
Total SSD revenues

$

$

493.3
84.7
578.0
269.0
847.0

$

$

490.6
112.7
603.3
257.1
860.4

$

$

539.4
95.8
635.2
231.3
866.5

$

$

2.7
(28.0)
(25.3)
11.9
(13.4)

1%
(25)%
(4)%
5%
(2)%

$

$

(48.8)
16.9
(31.9)
25.8
(6.1)

(9)%
18%
(5)%
11%
(1)%

SSD contribution margin (*)
Percentage of SSD revenues
_______________________________
(*)   A reconciliation of contribution margin to income before taxes and noncontrolling interest can be found in Note 13, Segments, in Notes 

340.6
40.2%

345.0
40.1%

405.0
46.7%

(15)%

(60.0)

(1)%

(4.4)

$

$

$

$

$

to Consolidated Financial Statement in Item 8 of this Report.

SSD product revenues decreased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to a decline in the sales of our legacy high-end 
firewall products and routing services products, partially offset by an increase in sales of our high-end SRX products. SSD 
service revenues increased in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily driven by strong contract renewals for support services.

SSD contribution margin as a percentage of SSD revenues remained relatively stable in 2012, compared to 2011, due to a shift 
in product mix to lower margin products offset by reduced costs as a result of our continued focus on operational improvements 
and cost efficiencies. 

SSD product revenues decreased slightly in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to a decline in sales of our high-end firewall 
products, offset by increases in routing services products. SSD service revenues increased in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily 
due to increased revenue from new service contracts and strong contract renewals for support services.

SSD contribution margin as a percentage of SSD revenues in 2011, compared to 2010, decreased primarily due to a shift in the 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, we have funded our business primarily through our operating activities and the issuance of our common stock, and 
more recently, the issuance of the Notes. The following table shows our capital resources (in millions, except percentages):

Working capital

Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Long-term investments

Total cash, cash equivalents, and investments

Long-term debt

Net cash, cash equivalents, and investments

As of December 31,

2012

2,178.7

2,407.8
441.5
988.1
3,837.4
999.2
2,838.2

$

$

$

$

$

$

2011

$ Change

  % Change

2,973.0   $

(794.3)  

(27)%

2,910.4   $
641.3  
740.7  
4,292.4  
999.0
3,293.4

$

(502.6)  
(199.8)  
247.4  
(455.0)  
0.2
(455.2)

(17)%
(31)%
33 %
(11)%
— %
(14)%

The significant components of our working capital are cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts 
receivable, reduced by accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and short-term deferred revenue. Working capital decreased by 
$794.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to a higher cash and cash equivalent balance at December 
31, 2011 as a result of the issuance of the Notes in March 2011 and a decrease in accounts receivables, offset by decreases in 
accounts payable and short-term deferred revenue. 

Summary of Cash Flows

As of December 31, 2012, our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $502.6 million from December 31, 2011. This decrease 
was mainly the result of cash used in our investing and financing activities of $596.7 million and $548.3 million, respectively, 
offset by $642.4 million generated from operating activities.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $642.4 million, $986.7 million, and $812.3 million, for 2012, 2011, and 2010, 
respectively. Cash flows from operations decreased by $344.3 million in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to lower 
consolidated net income, higher taxes paid, timing of payments to our vendors, and a decrease in deferred revenue, offset by the 
timing of collections on our outstanding receivables.

Cash flows from operations increased by $174.4 million in 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to the one-time litigation 
settlement payment of $169.3 million in 2010 which did not occur in 2011. The increase was partially offset by lower 
consolidated net income in 2011.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $596.7 million, $707.2 million, and $532.7 million, in 2012, 2011, and 2010, 
respectively. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities in 2012, compared to 2011, was primarily due to fewer 
purchases of investments, offset by higher spending on asset purchases, property and equipment, and acquisitions. During 2011, 
we invested the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes in available-for-sale securities and purchased property and equipment 
for the phased campus build-out of our corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. We expect our capital expenditures to 
decrease in 2013 as we complete our phased campus build-out.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $548.3 million and $72.4 million in 2012 and 2010, respectively, and net cash 
generated from financing activities was $819.0 million in 2011. The change from 2011 to 2012 was primarily due to the 
issuance of the Notes in 2011 and an increase in purchases and retirement of common stock and fewer proceeds from employee 
stock option exercises in 2012. We generated additional cash from financing activities in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due 
to the issuance of the Notes, partially offset by the repurchase of our outstanding common stock. For further discussion of our 
long-term debt, see Note 10, Long-Term Debt and Financing, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II 
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Stock Repurchase Activities

In June 2012, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a stock repurchase program (the "2012 Stock Repurchase 
Program"), which authorized us to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of our common stock. The 2012 Stock Repurchase Program 
was in addition to the stock repurchase program approved by the Board in February 2010  (the “2010 Stock Repurchase 
Program”), which authorized us to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of our common stock. The 2010 Stock Repurchase Program 
authorization was in addition to the stock repurchase program approved by the Board in March 2008, which also enabled us to 
repurchase up to $1.0 billion of our common stock.

We repurchased and retired approximately 35.8 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $18.05 per share for 
an aggregate purchase price of $645.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2012, under our Stock Repurchase 
Programs. As of December 31, 2012, there were $568.2 million authorized funds remaining under our Stock Repurchase 
Programs. We expect to continue to calibrate our buybacks in future quarters with market conditions at the time. 

Restructuring

As of December 31, 2012, we accrued total restructuring charges of approximately $18.2 million related to our 2012 and 2011 
Restructuring Plans, of which approximately $10.6 million related to severance costs that are expected to be paid through the 
third quarter of fiscal 2013. The remaining $7.6 million in facilities-related and other charges are expected to be paid through 
March 2018. During 2012, we made payments related to our restructuring plans totaling approximately $33.1 million for 
severance costs, facility closures, and contract terminations.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred product revenue represents unrecognized revenue related to shipments to distributors that have not sold through to 
end-users, undelivered product commitments, and other shipments that have not met all revenue recognition criteria. Deferred 
product revenue is recorded net of the related costs of product revenue. Deferred service revenue represents customer payments 
made in advance for services, which include technical support, hardware and software maintenance, professional services, and 
training. 

The following table summarizes our deferred product and service revenues (in millions):

As of December 31,

2012

2011

Deferred product revenue:

Undelivered product commitments and other product deferrals

$

256.9

$

Distributor inventory and other sell-through items

Deferred gross product revenue

Deferred cost of product revenue

Deferred product revenue, net

Deferred service revenue

Total

138.4

395.3
(99.4)
295.9
627.5

$

923.4

$

288.1

134.0

422.1
(136.9)
285.2
681.8

967.0

Total deferred revenue decreased $43.6 million to $923.4 million as of December 31, 2012, compared to $967.0 million as of 
December 31, 2011. This is due to a decline in deferred service revenue driven by timing of revenue recognition, partially 
offset by an increase in net deferred product revenue.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, 
such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the 
purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. It is not our business 
practice to enter into off-balance sheet arrangements. However, in the normal course of business, we enter into contracts 
consisting of guarantees of product and service performance, guarantees related to third-party customer-financing 
arrangements, customs and duties guarantees, and standby letters of credit for certain lease facilities. See Note 16, 
Commitments and Contingencies, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for 
additional information regarding our guarantees.

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Contractual Obligations 

Our principal commitments consist of obligations outstanding under operating leases, purchase commitments, debt, and other 
contractual obligations. See Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 
of Part II of this Report for additional information regarding our contractual commitments. The following table summarizes our 
principal contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity 
and cash flow in future periods (in millions): 

Operating leases 

Purchase commitments 

Long-term debt 

Interest payment on long-term debt 

Other contractual obligations 

Total

Operating Leases

Payments Due by Period

Total

Less than 
1 year

1-3 years

3-5 years

More than 
5 years

$

266.1

$

53.5

$

82.9

$

52.8

$

158.6

1,000.0

826.2

179.3

158.6

—

46.9

172.2

—

—

93.8

7.1

—

300.0

79.5

—

76.9

—

700.0

606.0

—

$ 2,430.2

$

431.2

$

183.8

$

432.3

$ 1,382.9

Our contractual obligations under operating leases primarily relate to our leased facilities under our non-cancelable operating 
leases. Rent payments are allocated to costs and operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We occupy 
approximately 2.6 million square feet worldwide under operating leases. The majority of our office space is in North America, 
including our corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. Our longest lease expires on November 30, 2022.

Purchase Commitments

In order to reduce manufacturing lead times and ensure adequate component supply, our contract manufacturers place non-
cancelable, non-returnable (“NCNR”) orders for components based on our build forecasts. The contract manufacturers use the 
components to build products based on our forecasts and on purchase orders we have received from our customers. Generally, 
we do not own the components and title to the product transfers from the contract manufacturers to us and immediately to our 
customers upon delivery at a designated shipment location. If the components go unused or the products go unsold for specified 
periods of time, we may incur carrying charges or obsolete materials charges for components that our contract manufacturers 
purchased to build products to meet our forecast or customer orders. As of December 31, 2012, we had accrued $27.7 million 
based on our estimate of such charges. Total purchase commitments as of December 31, 2012, consisted of $158.6 million of 
NCNR orders.

Long-Term Debt and Interest Payment on Long-Term Debt

In March 2011, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.10% senior notes due 2016 (the "2016 notes"), 
$300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.60% senior notes due 2021 (the "2021 notes"), and $400.0 million aggregate 
principal amount of 5.95% senior notes due 2041 (the "2041 notes" and, together with the 2016 notes and the 2021 notes the 
"Notes"). Interest on the Notes is payable in cash semiannually. We may redeem the Notes, at any time in whole or from time to 
time in part, subject to a make-whole premium, and, in the event of a change in control, the holders of the Notes may require us 
to repurchase for cash all or part of the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principle amount, plus accrued 
and unpaid interest, if any. The indenture that governs the Notes also contains various covenants, including limitations on our 
ability to incur liens or enter into sale-leaseback transactions over certain dollar thresholds. As of December 31, 2012, we were 
in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Based on our current outlook, we expect to be in compliance with our debt 
covenants over the next twelve months. 

Other Contractual Obligations

Other contractual obligations primarily consisted of $124.2 million in indemnity-related and service related escrows, required 
by certain acquisitions completed in 2005, 2010, 2011, and 2012 and $55.1 million in campus build-out obligations.

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Tax Liabilities

In addition to the table above, tax liabilities include $112.4 million of long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 
for unrecognized tax positions. At this time, we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of payments 
related to this amount due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes.

Guarantees

We have entered into agreements with customers that contain indemnification provisions relating to potential situations where 
claims could be alleged that our products infringe the intellectual property rights of a third-party. We also have financial 
guarantees consisting of guarantees of product and service performance, guarantees related to third-party customer-financing 
arrangements, customs and duties guarantees, and standby letters of credit for certain lease facilities. As of December 31, 2012 
and 2011, we had $12.6 million and $19.9 million, respectively, in bank guarantees and standby letters of credit related to these 
financial guarantees.

Legal Proceedings 

See Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this 
Report, for additional information on liabilities that may arise from litigation and contingencies.

Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements 

Liquidity and capital resources may be impacted by our operating activities as well as acquisitions and investments in strategic 
relationships that we have made or we may make in the future. Additionally, if we were to repurchase additional shares of our 
common stock under our Stock Repurchase Program, our liquidity may be impacted. As of December 31, 2012, 57% of our 
cash and investment balances are held outside of the U.S., which may be subject to U.S. taxes if repatriated.

In August 2010, we filed a $1.5 billion shelf registration with the SEC. In March 2011, we issued notes in the amount of $1.0 
billion under the shelf registration statement. Therefore, while we have no current plans to do so, we may issue up to $500 
million in additional securities under the shelf registration statement. The shelf registration is intended to give us flexibility to 
take advantage of financing opportunities as needed or deemed desirable in light of market conditions. Any additional offerings 
of securities under the shelf registration statement will be made pursuant to a prospectus.

We have been focused on managing our annual equity usage as a percentage of the common stock outstanding to align with 
peer group competitive levels and have made changes in recent years to reduce the number of shares underlying the equity 
awards we grant. Our intention for fiscal year 2012 was to target the number of shares underlying equity awards granted on an 
annual basis at 2.75% or less of our common stock outstanding on a pure share basis (where each option, RSU, RSA or PSA 
granted is counted as one share, with PSAs counted at their target amount). Based upon shares underlying our grants to date of 
options, RSUs, and PSAs, we achieved the goal for 2012. In fiscal year 2012, as a result of stock price weakness we increased 
our repurchase activity, and expect to continue to calibrate our buybacks in future quarters with market conditions at the time. 
We have also managed our equity compensation programs to reduce the overall number of shares subject to outstanding awards 
over the past two years. Notably, we have reduced the use of stock options in our equity compensation programs. The total 
number of common shares subject to our outstanding awards in connection with Juniper plans was 54.2 million, 58.2 million, 
and 63.5 million shares as of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, reflecting a consecutive decline for the three 
years ended December 31, 2012. 

Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, short-term, and 
long-term investments (which includes the proceeds of the issuance of the notes), together with cash generated from operations 
as well as cash generated from the exercise of stock options and purchases under our employee stock purchase plan will be 
sufficient to fund our operations and anticipated growth for at least the next twelve months. We believe our working capital is 
sufficient to meet our liquidity requirements for capital expenditures, commitments, and other liquidity requirements associated 
with our existing operations during the same period. However, our future liquidity and capital requirements may vary 
materially from those now planned depending on many factors, including:

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level and mix of our product, sales, and gross profit margins;

our business, product, capital expenditures and R&D plans;

repurchases of our common stock;

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incurrence and repayment of debt and related interest obligations;

litigation expenses, settlements, and judgments, or similar items related to resolution of tax audits;

volume price discounts and customer rebates;

accounts receivable levels that we maintain;

acquisitions and/or funding of other businesses, assets, products, or technologies;

changes in our compensation policies;

capital improvements for new and existing facilities;

technological advances;

our competitors' responses to our products and/or pricing;

our relationships with supplies, partners, and customers;

possible future investments in raw material and finished goods inventories;

expenses related to future restructuring plans, if any;

tax expense associated with share-based awards;

issuance of share-based awards and the related payment in cash for withholding taxes in the current year and possibly 
during future years;

level of exercises of stock options and stock purchases under our equity incentive plans; and

general economic conditions and specific conditions in our industry and markets, including the effects of disruptions 
in global credit and financial markets, international conflicts, and related uncertainties.

ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk 

We maintain an investment portfolio of various holdings, types, and maturities. The value of our investments is subject to 
market price volatility. In addition, as of December 31, 2012, 57% of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities are 
held outside of the U.S. Our marketable securities are generally classified as available-for-sale and, consequently, are recorded 
on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of 
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These investments are also reviewed to identify and evaluate indications of 
potential other-than-temporary impairments as discussed in Note 4, Cash Equivalents and Investments, in Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report. 

At any time, a rise in interest rates could have a material adverse impact on the fair value of our investment portfolio. 
Conversely, a decline in interest rates could have a material impact on interest income from our investment portfolio. We do not 
currently hedge these interest rate exposures. We recognized immaterial gains and losses during the years ended December 31, 
2012, 2011, and 2010, related to the sales of our investments. 

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The following tables presents hypothetical changes in fair value of our available-for-sale fixed income securities held as of 
December 31, 2012 and 2011 that are sensitive to changes in interest rates (in millions): 

Valuation of Securities Given an Interest Rate
Decrease of X BPS 

(150 BPS) 

(100 BPS) 

(50 BPS) 

Fair Value 
as of
December 31,
2012

Valuation of Securities Given an Interest Rate
Increase of X BPS 

50 BPS 

100 BPS 

150 BPS 

Available-for-sale fixed income 
   securities

$ 1,435.6   $ 1,428.4   $ 1,421.2   $ 1,414.1   $ 1,460.8   $ 1,399.6   $ 1,392.4

Valuation of Securities Given an Interest Rate
Decrease of X BPS 

(150 BPS) 

(100 BPS) 

(50 BPS) 

Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2011

Valuation of Securities Given an Interest Rate
Increase of X BPS 

50 BPS 

100 BPS 

150 BPS 

Available-for-sale fixed income 
   securities

$ 1,390.7   $ 1,384.7   $ 1,378.7   $ 1,372.7   $ 1,366.6   $ 1,360.6   $ 1,354.4

These instruments are not leveraged and are held for purposes other than trading. The modeling technique used measures the 
changes in fair value arising from selected potential changes in interest rates. Market changes reflect immediate hypothetical 
parallel shifts in the yield curve of plus or minus 50 basis points (“BPS”), 100 BPS, and 150 BPS, which are representative of 
the historical movements in the Federal Funds Rate. 

Foreign Currency Risk and Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts 

Periodically, we use derivatives to hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. We do not enter into derivatives for 
speculative or trading purposes.  

We use foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate variability in gains and losses generated from the re-measurement of 
certain monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. These derivatives are carried at fair value with 
changes recorded in other (expense) income, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period as the 
changes in the fair value from the re-measurement of the underlying assets and liabilities. These foreign exchange contracts 
have maturities of one year or less. 

Our sales and costs of product revenues are primarily denominated in U.S. Dollars. Our cost of service revenue and operating 
expenses are denominated in U.S. Dollars as well as other foreign currencies including the British Pound, the Euro, Indian 
Rupee, and Japanese Yen. Approximately 77% of such costs and operating expenses are denominated in U.S. Dollars. 
Periodically, we use foreign currency forward and/or option contracts to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency transactions 
to reduce variability in cost of service revenue and operating expenses caused by non-U.S. Dollar denominated operating 
expense and costs. In designing a specific hedging approach, we consider several factors, including offsetting exposures, 
significance of exposures, costs associated with entering into a particular hedge instrument, and potential effectiveness of the 
hedge. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges and have maturities of less than one year. The effective portion of 
the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and, upon 
occurrence of the forecasted transaction, is subsequently reclassified into the line item in the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations to which the hedged transaction relates. We record the ineffectiveness of the hedging instruments, which was 
immaterial during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, in other (expense) income, net on our 
Consolidated Statements of Operations. The change in operating expenses including cost of service revenue, R&D, sales and 
marketing, and G&A expenses, due to foreign currency fluctuations was approximately 1.5%, 1%, and 1% in 2012, 2011, and 
2010, respectively.  

If overall foreign currency exchange rates in comparison to the U.S. Dollar uniformly change by 10%, the amount of cash, cash 
equivalents and marketable securities we would report in U.S. Dollars as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 would change by less 
than 1%, assuming constant foreign currency cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances.

Equity Price Risk 

Our portfolio of publicly-traded equity securities and our non-qualified deferred compensation (“NQDC”) plan, which may 
also hold publicly-traded equity securities, are inherently exposed to equity price risk as the stock market fluctuates. Our 
publicly-traded equity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Investments 
under the NQDC plan are considered trading securities and are also reported at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 
We do not purchase our publicly-traded equity securities with the intent to use them for speculative purposes. As of 
December 31, 2012 and 2011, the total investments under the NQDC plan were $12.6 million and $9.3 million, respectively. A 

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hypothetical 30% adverse change on the total investments under the NQDC plan as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 would 
result in an immaterial loss. 

We have also invested in privately-held companies. These investments are carried at cost. In 2012 and 2011, we recorded 
impairment charges of $20.0 million and $1.8 million, respectively, on our investments in privately-held companies that we 
judged to be other than temporary as discussed in Note 5, Fair Value Measurements, in Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report. There were no such charges in 2010. The aggregate cost of our investments in 
privately-held companies was $32.0 million and $51.8 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index of Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 

CONTENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Juniper Networks, Inc. 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Juniper Networks, Inc. as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and 
the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each 
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the 
Index  at  Item  15(a)2.  These  financial  statements  and  schedule  are  the  responsibility  of  the  Company's  management.  Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable 
basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above, present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position 
of Juniper Networks, Inc., at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for 
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with U.S generally accepted accounting principles. 
Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken 
as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 
Juniper Networks, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal 
Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report 
dated February 26, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/  Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California 
February 26, 2013 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Juniper Networks, Inc. 

We have audited Juniper Networks, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission (the COSO criteria). Juniper Networks, Inc.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control 
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the 
accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion 
on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control 
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control 
over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating 
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in 
the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Juniper Networks, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as 
of December 31, 2012 based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated balance sheets of Juniper Networks, Inc. as of December 31, 2012, and 2011 and the related consolidated statements 
of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 2012, of Juniper Networks, Inc. and our report dated February 26, 2013, expressed and unqualified opinion 
thereon. 

/s/  Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California 
February 26, 2013 

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Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

The management of Juniper Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal 
control over financial reporting for the Company. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 
under the supervision of the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company's financial statements for external purposes 
in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. 

The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the 
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of 
the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the 
Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and 
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of 
the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, 
based on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in 
Internal Control - Integrated Framework. Based on that assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2012, the 
Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective. 

The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, has been audited by 
Ernst & Young LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audits the Company's Consolidated Financial 
Statements, as stated in their report preceding this report, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the 
Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. 

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Net revenues:

Product
Service

Total net revenues

Cost of revenues:

Product
Service

Total cost of revenues

Gross margin
Operating expenses:

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except per share amounts)

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

3,262.1
1,103.3
4,365.4

$

3,478.3
970.4
4,448.7

3,258.7
834.6
4,093.3

1,000.9
350.6
1,351.5
2,741.8

917.9
857.1
177.9
4.2
10.8
6.3
1,974.2
767.6
10.6
778.2
158.8
619.4
(1.0)
618.4

1.18
1.15

522.4
538.8

1,204.0
452.6
1,656.6
2,708.8

1,101.6
1,042.0
203.6
4.7
46.8
2.0
2,400.7
308.1
(16.6)
291.5
105.0
186.5
—
186.5

0.36
0.35

520.9
526.2

$

$
$

1,155.3
424.8
1,580.1
2,868.6

1,026.8
1,001.1
179.1
5.4
30.6
7.1
2,250.1
618.5
(46.8)
571.7
146.7
425.0
0.1
425.1

0.80
0.79

529.8
541.4

$

$
$

Research and development
Sales and marketing
General and administrative
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
Restructuring and other charges
Acquisition-related charges
Total operating expenses

Operating income
Other (expense) income, net
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Income tax provision
Consolidated net income
Adjust for net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Juniper Networks

Net income per share attributable to Juniper Networks 
  common stockholders:

Basic
Diluted

Shares used in computing net income per share:

Basic
Diluted

$

$
$

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions)

Consolidated net income

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Available-for-sale securities:

Unrealized gains

Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in 
  net income

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale 
   securities, net of taxes of $0.5 for 2012(*)

Cash flow hedges:

Unrealized gains (losses)

Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in 
  net income

Net change in gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of 
   $0.8 for 2012(*)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Comprehensive income

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

186.5

$

425.0

$

619.4

3.4

(1.4)

2.0

6.4

7.5

13.9

6.4

22.3

208.8

—

2.5

(3.8)

(1.3)

(7.9)

(0.7)

(8.6)
(6.4)
(16.3)
408.7

0.1

408.8

$

2.2

(1.7)

0.5

(3.0)

2.1

(0.9)
0.5

0.1

619.5
(1.0)
618.5

Comprehensive income attributable to Juniper Networks
_____________________________
(*)  Taxes related to available-for-sale securities and cash flow hedges were zero for both 2011 and 2010. 

208.8

$

$

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Juniper Networks, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except par values)

December 31,
2012

December 31,
2011

Current assets:

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9.5 for 2012 and 2011,     
   respectively
Deferred tax assets, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

$

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net
Long-term investments
Restricted cash and investments
Purchased intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Total assets

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued compensation
Accrued warranty
Deferred revenue
Income taxes payable
Other accrued liabilities
Total current liabilities

Long-term debt
Long-term deferred revenue
Long-term income tax payable
Other long-term liabilities

Total liabilities

$

2,407.8
441.5

438.4
172.6
140.4
3,600.7
811.9
988.1
106.4
128.9
4,057.8
138.3
9,832.1

209.3
279.3
29.7
693.5
7.8
202.4
1,422.0
999.2
229.9
112.4
69.1
2,832.6

2,910.4
641.3

577.4
154.3
156.3
4,439.7
598.6
740.7
78.3
123.1
3,928.1
75.3
9,983.8

324.9
223.0
28.3
712.6
12.5
165.4
1,466.7
999.0
254.4
108.5
65.5
2,894.1

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Juniper Networks stockholders' equity:

Convertible preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 10.0 shares authorized; 
   none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 1,000.0 shares authorized; 508.4 shares and 
   526.4 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated deficit

Total Juniper Networks stockholders' equity

Noncontrolling interest

Total stockholders' equity

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

—

—

—
9,905.7
4.7
(2,911.4)
6,999.0
0.5
6,999.5
9,832.1

$

—
10,079.2
(17.6)
(2,972.4)
7,089.2
0.5
7,089.7
9,983.8

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Juniper Networks, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Consolidated net income

Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Non-cash portion of share-based compensation

Depreciation and amortization

Restructuring and other charges

Deferred income taxes

(Gain) loss on investments, net

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

Other non-cash charges

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

Accounts receivable, net

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Accounts payable

Accrued compensation

Accrued litigation settlements

Income tax payable

Other accrued liabilities

Deferred revenue

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

Purchases of trading investments

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments

Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investments

Payment for business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired

Proceeds from the sales of privately-held investments

Purchases of privately-held investments

Purchase of licensed software

Changes in restricted cash

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

Purchases and retirement of common stock

Payment for capital lease obligation

Issuance of long-term debt, net

Change in customer financing arrangements

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

Return of capital to noncontrolling interest

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net
Non-cash investing activities:

Issuance of common stock and equity awards assumed in business acquisitions

Property and equipment acquired under capital lease

Licensed software acquired

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

186.5

$

425.0

$

619.4

242.7

187.0

99.7

(18.2)

(26.7)

(7.2)

1.5

139.1

(29.2)

(121.2)

54.8

—

(7.5)

(5.3)

(53.6)

642.4

(348.7)

(4.1)

(1,496.5)

894.2

559.7

(139.4)

36.5

(12.2)

(65.3)

(20.9)

(596.7)

99.1

(650.6)

(1.4)

—

(2.6)

7.2

—

(548.3)

(502.6)

2,910.4

2,407.8

50.1
118.7

16.5

3.7

19.0

$

$
$

$

$

$

217.8

169.3

30.6

7.2

0.3

(45.0)

0.7

18.6

28.5

33.9

(32.2)

—

53.2

(3.4)

82.2

986.7

(266.3)

(5.2)

(2,297.3)

1,281.2

645.4

(30.7)

2.6

(35.7)

—

(1.2)

(707.2)

346.9

(548.6)

—

991.6

(15.9)

45.0

—

819.0

1,098.5

1,811.9

2,910.4

$

34.4
$
(2.1) $

— $

— $

— $

$

$
$

$

$

$

177.8

155.3

10.8

64.0

(8.7)

(48.5)

—

(129.2)

(129.3)

48.2

78.1

(169.3)

25.2

(9.4)

127.9

812.3

(185.3)

(2.8)

(1,577.7)

537.9

1,086.6

(374.8)

4.5

(8.7)

—

(12.4)

(532.7)

451.0

(565.4)

—

—

(3.5)

48.5

(3.0)

(72.4)

207.2

1,604.7

1,811.9

8.8
155.7

2.4

—

—

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(In millions) 

Juniper Networks 

Additional
Paid-In
Capital 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Shares 

  Amount 

Noncontrolling
Interest 

Total 
Stockholders' 
Equity

Balance at December 31, 2009
Consolidated net income
Other comprehensive income, net
Return of capital to noncontrolling interest
Shares issued in connection with share-based 
   compensation
Shares assumed in connection with business 
   acquisitions
Repurchase and retirement of common stock and 
   net issuances
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustment related to tax benefit from employee 
   stock option plans
Balance at December 31, 2010
Consolidated net income (loss)
Other comprehensive loss, net
Shares issued in connection with share-based 
   compensation
Repurchase and retirement of common stock and 
   net issuances
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustment related to tax benefit from employee 
   stock option plans
Balance at December 31, 2011
Consolidated net income
Other comprehensive income, net
Shares issued in connection with share-based 
   compensation
Shares assumed in connection with business 
   acquisitions
Repurchase and retirement of common stock and   
   net issuances
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustment related to tax benefit from employee 
   stock option plans
Balance at December 31, 2012

519.3
—
—
—

25.8

—

(19.7)

—

—
525.4
—
—

18.7

(17.7)

—

—

526.4
—
—

12.2

5.8

(36.0)

—

—

$

$ — $ 9,060.1
—
—
—

—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

451.2

2.4

(75.2)

177.8

101.5
9,717.8
—
—

345.5

(259.4)

217.8

57.5

— 10,079.2
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—

99.2

16.5

(525.1)

242.7

(6.8)

508.4

$ — $ 9,905.7

$

(1.4) $

Accumulated
Deficit 
(3,236.5) $
618.4
—
—

—
0.1
—

—

—

—

—

—
(1.3)
—
(16.3)

—

—

—

—

(17.6)
—
22.3

—

—

—

—

—

—

(490.2)

—

—
(3,108.3)
425.1
—

—

(289.2)

—

—
(2,972.4)
186.5
—

—

—

(125.5)

—

—

4.7

—
(2,911.4) $

$

$

2.6
1.0
—
(3.0)

5,824.8
619.4
0.1
(3.0)

—

—

—

—

—
0.6
(0.1)
—

—

—

—

—

0.5
—
—

—

—

—

—

—

0.5

451.2

2.4

(565.4)

177.8

101.5
6,608.8
425.0
(16.3)

345.5

(548.6)

217.8

57.5

7,089.7
186.5
22.3

99.2

16.5

(650.6)

242.7

(6.8)

$

6,999.5

 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Note 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

Juniper Networks, Inc. (the “Company” or “Juniper”) designs, develops, and sells products and services that together provide 
customers with a high-performance network infrastructure built on simplicity, security, openness, and scale. The Company 
serves the high-performance networking requirements of global service providers, enterprises, governments, and research and 
public sector organizations that view the network as critical to their success. 

Basis of Presentation 

The consolidated financial statements, which include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are prepared in 
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). All inter-company balances and transactions 
have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the prior year Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform to 
the current year presentation.

Beginning in the first quarter of 2012, the Company aligned its organizational structure to focus on its platform and software 
strategy, which resulted in two reportable segments organized principally by product families: Platform Systems Division 
("PSD") and Software Solutions Division ("SSD"). The Company has reclassified the segment data for the prior periods to 
conform to the current period's presentation. The segment change did not impact previously reported consolidated net revenues, 
operating income, net income, and net income per share. See Note 13, Segments, for further discussion of the Company's 
segment reorganization.

The Company previously owned a 60 percent interest in a joint venture with Nokia Siemens Networks B.V. (“NSN”). Given the 
Company's majority ownership interest in the joint venture, the accounts of the joint venture have been consolidated with the 
accounts of the Company, and a noncontrolling interest has been recorded for the noncontrolling investor's interests in the net 
assets and operations of the joint venture. In July 2011, NSN and the Company entered into an agreement to cease operation of 
and terminate the joint venture and subsequently NSN assumed the activities of the joint venture. The Company terminated the 
joint venture during the first quarter of 2013 and the termination is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's 
financial position or results of operations.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates 

The preparation of the financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to 
make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the 
accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience, and various 
other factors that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances, to determine the carrying values of assets and liabilities 
that are not readily apparent from other sources. To the extent there are material differences between the Company's estimates 
and the actual results, the Company's future consolidated results of operation may be affected.

Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, the Company considers the 
principal or most advantageous market in which it transacts, and considers assumptions that market participants would use 
when pricing the asset or liability. The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to 
measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is 
available and significant to the fair value measurement: 

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, 
either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. These 
inputs are valued using market based approaches.

Level 3 – Inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions. These inputs, if any, are valued using internal 
financial models.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash and Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less are classified as cash and cash 
equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, demand deposits with banks, highly liquid investments in 
money market funds, commercial paper, government securities, certificates of deposit, and corporate debt securities, which are 
readily convertible into cash. 

Investments in Available-for-Sale and Trading Securities 

The Company's investments in publicly-traded debt and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale 
investments are initially recorded at cost and periodically adjusted to fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized 
gains and losses on these investments are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). 
Realized gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method and are reported in the consolidated 
statements of operations. 

The Company recognizes an impairment charge for available-for-sale investments when a decline in the fair value of its 
investments below the cost basis is determined to be other than temporary. The Company considers various factors in 
determining whether to recognize an impairment charge, including the length of time the investment has been in a loss position, 
the extent to which the fair value has been less than the Company's cost basis, the investment's financial condition, and near-
term prospects of the investee. If the Company determines that the decline in an investment's fair value is other than temporary, 
the difference is recognized as an impairment loss in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

The Company's non-qualified compensation plan, which invests in mutual funds are classified as trading securities and reported 
at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The realized and unrealized holding gains and losses are reported in the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

Privately-Held Investments

The Company has investments in privately-held companies. These investments are included in other long-term assets in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets and are carried at cost, adjusted for any impairment, as the Company does not have a controlling 
interest and does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over these companies. These investments are inherently 
high risk as the market for technologies or products manufactured by these companies are usually early stage at the time of the 
investment by the Company and such markets may never be significant. The Company measures the fair value of privately-held 
investments using an analysis of the financial conditions and near term prospects of the investees, including recent financing 
activities and their capital structure. Realized gains and losses, if any, are reported in the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations. 

Derivatives 

The Company uses derivatives to partially offset its market exposure to fluctuations in certain foreign currencies. The Company 
does not enter into derivatives for speculative or trading purposes. 

The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate variability in gains and losses generated from the re-
measurement of certain monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. These derivatives are carried 
at fair value with changes recorded in other (expense) income, net. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are largely 
offset by re-measurement of the underlying assets and liabilities. Cash flows from such derivatives are classified as operating 
activities. These foreign exchange forward contracts have maturities of one year or less. 

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The Company also uses foreign currency forward or option contracts to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency transactions 
relating to operating expenses. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges and have maturities of less than one year. 
These derivatives are carried at fair value and the effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a 
component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and upon occurrence of the forecasted transaction, is 
subsequently reclassified into the operating expense line item to which the hedged transaction relates. The Company records 
any ineffectiveness of the hedging instruments, which was immaterial during 2012, 2011, and 2010, in other (expense) income, 
net, on its Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from such hedges are classified as operating activities. 

Concentrations 

Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, 
investments, and accounts receivable. The Company invests only in high-quality credit instruments and maintains its cash, cash 
equivalents and available-for-sale investments in fixed income securities with several high-quality institutions. Deposits held 
with banks, including those held in foreign branches of global banks, may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such 
deposits. These deposits may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, bear minimal risk. 

Generally, credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is diversified due to the number of entities comprising the Company's 
customer base and their dispersion across different geographic locations throughout the world. The Company performs ongoing 
credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company maintains 
reserves for potential bad debt and historically such losses have been within management's expectations. During the years 
ended December 31, 2012 and 2010, Verizon Communications, Inc. ("Verizon") accounted for 10.3% and 10.4% of net 
revenues, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2011, no single customer accounted for 10% or more of net 
revenues. 

The Company relies on sole suppliers for certain of its components such as ASICs and custom sheet metal. Additionally, the 
Company relies primarily on a limited number of significant independent contract manufacturers for the production of all of its 
products. The inability of any supplier or manufacturer to fulfill supply requirements of the Company could negatively impact 
future operating results. 

Inventory

Inventory consists primarily of component parts to be used in the manufacturing process and is stated at the lower of average 
cost or market. A provision is recorded when inventory is determined to be in excess of anticipated demand or obsolete, to 
adjust inventory to its estimated realizable value. 

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line 
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets of one and half years to five years for computers, equipment and software, 
five years for furniture and fixtures, seven to forty years for building and building improvements, and ten to forty years  for 
land improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over lease term, for a maximum of 
ten years. Construction in progress is related to the construction or development of property and equipment that have not yet 
been placed in service for their intended use. Depreciation for equipment commences once it is placed in service and 
depreciation for buildings and leasehold improvements commences once they are ready for their intended use.

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination or an acquisition 
that are not individually identified and separately recorded. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of net 
assets of businesses acquired in a business combination is recognized as goodwill. Goodwill and other intangible assets 
acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for 
impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter. Such goodwill and other intangible assets may also be tested for 
impairment between annual tests in the presence of impairment indicators such as, but not limited to:  (a) a significant adverse 
change in legal factors or in the business climate; (b) a substantial decline in our market capitalization, (c) an adverse action or 
assessment by a regulator; (d) unanticipated competition; (e) loss of key personnel; (f) a more likely-than-not expectation of 
sale or disposal of a reporting unit or a significant portion thereof; (g) a realignment of our resources or restructuring of our 
existing businesses in response to changes to industry and market conditions; (h) testing for recoverability of a significant asset 

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group within a reporting unit; or (i) higher discount rate used in the impairment analysis as impacted by an increase in interest 
rates.

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment analysis at its reporting unit level, which is one level below its 
operating segment level during the fourth quarter of each year. The fair value of the Company's reporting units is determined 
using both the income and market valuation approaches. Under the income approach, the fair value of the reporting unit is 
based on the present value of estimated future cash flows that the reporting unit is expected to generate over its remaining life. 
Under the market approach, the value of the reporting unit is based on an analysis that compares the value of the reporting unit 
to values of publicly traded companies in similar lines of business. In the application of the income and market valuation 
approaches, the Company is required to make estimates of future operating trends and judgments on discount rates and other 
variables. Actual future results related to assumed variables could differ from these estimates.

Long-lived assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed 
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be 
recoverable. Such events or circumstances include, but are not limited to, a significant decrease in the fair value of the 
underlying business, a significant decrease in the benefits realized from an acquired business, difficulties or delays in 
integrating the business or a significant change in the operations of an acquired business. Recoverability of assets to be held 
and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset, or asset group, to estimated undiscounted future cash 
flows expected to be generated by the asset, or asset group. An impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the 
carrying amount of the asset, or asset group, exceeds its fair value.

The Company amortizes intangible assets with estimable useful lives on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.

Revenue Recognition 

Revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria have been met: 

•  Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists.  The Company generally relies upon sales contracts or agreements, and 

customer purchase orders to determine the existence of an arrangement. 

•  Delivery has occurred.  The Company uses shipping terms and related documents, or written evidence of customer 

acceptance, when applicable, to verify delivery or performance. 

• 

Sales price is fixed or determinable.  The Company assesses whether the sales price is fixed or determinable based on 
the payment terms and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. 

•  Collectability is reasonably assured.  The Company assesses collectability based on creditworthiness of customers as 

determined by our credit checks and their payment histories. The Company records accounts receivable net of 
allowance for doubtful accounts, estimated customer returns, and pricing credits. 

When sales arrangements contain multiple elements and software and non-software components that function together to 
deliver the tangible products' essential functionality, the Company allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price 
hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on either vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available, third-
party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. The 
Company then recognizes revenue on each deliverable in accordance with its policies for product and service revenue 
recognition. VSOE of selling price is based on the price charged when the element is sold separately. In determining VSOE, the 
Company requires that a substantial majority of the selling prices fall within a reasonable range based on historical discounting 
trends for specific products and services. TPE of selling price is established by evaluating largely interchangeable competitor 
products or services in stand-alone sales to similarly situated customers. However, as the Company's products contain a 
significant element of proprietary technology and its solutions offer substantially different features and functionality, the 
comparable pricing of third-party products with similar functionality typically cannot be obtained. ESP is established 
considering multiple factors including, but not limited to pricing practices in different geographies and through different sales 
channels, gross margin objectives, internal costs, competitor pricing strategies, and industry technology lifecycles.

In multiple element arrangements where software deliverables are included, revenue is allocated to each separate unit of 
accounting for each of the non-software deliverables and to the software deliverables as a group using the relative selling prices 
of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. If the arrangement contains 

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more than one software deliverable, the arrangement consideration allocated to the software deliverables as a group is then 
allocated to each software deliverable using the residual method when VSOE of fair value of the undelivered items exists. 
Under the residual method, the amount of revenue allocated to delivered elements equals the total arrangement consideration 
less the aggregate fair value of any undelivered elements. If VSOE of one or more undelivered items does not exist, revenue 
from the entire arrangement is deferred and recognized at the earlier of: (i) delivery of those elements or (ii) when fair value 
can be established unless maintenance is the only undelivered element, in which case, the entire arrangement fee is recognized 
ratably over the contractual support period. 

The Company limits the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the 
future delivery of products or services or subject to customer-specific return or refund privileges. 

The Company records reductions to revenue for estimated product returns and pricing adjustments, such as rebates and price 
protection, in the same period that the related revenue is recorded. The amount of these reductions is based on historical sales 
returns and price protection credits, specific criteria outlined in rebate agreements, and other factors known at the time. A 
portion of the Company's sales is made through distributors under agreements allowing for pricing credits or rights of return. 
Product revenue on sales made through these distributors is recognized upon sell-through as reported by the distributors to the 
Company. Deferred revenue on shipments to distributors reflects the effects of distributor pricing credits and the amount of 
gross margin expected to be realized upon sell-through. Deferred revenue is recorded net of the related product costs of 
revenue. 

Service revenues include revenue from maintenance, training, and professional services. Maintenance is offered under 
renewable contracts. Revenue from maintenance service contracts is deferred and recognized ratably over the contractual 
support period, which is generally one to three years. Revenue from training and professional services is recognized as services 
are completed or ratably over the contractual period, which is generally one year or less. 

The Company sells certain interests in accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis as part of customer financing arrangements 
primarily with one major financing company. Cash received under this arrangement in advance of revenue recognition is 
recorded as a secured borrowing within other current liabilities. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the Company's assessment of the collectability of customer accounts. The 
Company regularly reviews its receivables that remain outstanding past their applicable payment terms and establishes an 
allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, and 
current economic conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay. 

Warranty Reserves 

The Company generally offers a one-year warranty on all of its hardware products and a 90-day warranty on the media that 
contains the software embedded in the products. Warranty costs are recognized as part of the Company's cost of sales based on 
associated material costs, labor costs, and overhead at the time revenue is recognized. Material costs are estimated primarily 
based upon the historical costs to repair or replace product returns within the warranty period. Labor and overhead costs are 
estimated primarily based upon historical trends in the cost to support customer cases within the warranty period.    

Contract Manufacturer Liabilities 

The Company establishes a liability for non-cancelable, non-returnable ("NCNR") purchase commitments with its contract 
manufacturers for carrying charges, quantities in excess of its demand forecasts, or obsolete material charges for components 
purchased by the contract manufacturers to meet the Company’s demand forecast or customer orders. The demand forecasts are 
based upon historical trends and analysis from the Company's sales and marketing organizations, adjusted for overall market 
conditions. 

Research and Development 

Costs to research, design, and develop the Company's products are expensed as incurred. Software development costs are 
capitalized beginning when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when a product is available for 
general release to customers. Generally, the Company's products are released soon after technological feasibility has been 

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established. As a result, costs incurred between achieving technological feasibility and product general availability have not 
been significant. 

Advertising 

Advertising costs are charged to sales and marketing expense as incurred. Advertising expense was $20.0 million, $17.2 
million, and $17.1 million, for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. 

Foreign Currency Translations 

Assets and liabilities of foreign operations with non-U.S. Dollar functional currency are translated to U.S. Dollars using 
exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Revenue and expenses are translated to U.S. Dollars using average exchange 
rates for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in the 
stockholders’ equity section as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Loss Contingencies 

The Company is subject to the possibility of various loss contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business. Management 
considers the likelihood of loss related to an asset, or the incurrence of a liability, as well as its ability to reasonably estimate 
the amount of loss, in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss contingency is accrued when it is probable that an 
asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company 
regularly evaluates current information available to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new 
accruals are required. 

Share-Based Compensation 

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of its stock options 
and ESPP shares. The Company determines the fair value of its restricted stock units ("RSUs"), restricted stock awards 
("RSAs"), and performance share awards ("PSAs") based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the 
date of grant. Share-based compensation expense is based on the fair value the underlying awards and amortized on a straight-
line basis, net of estimated forfeitures. With respect to PSAs, that generally vest after three years, for the portion of the award 
attributable to each performance year, the Company recognizes PSA expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting 
period starting in the period in which the annual performance targets are set for each such performance year.

The BSM model requires various highly subjective assumptions that represent management's best estimates of volatility, risk-
free interest rate, expected life, and dividend yield. The expected volatility is based on the implied volatility of market-traded 
options on the Company's common stock, adjusted for other relevant factors including historical volatility of the Company’s 
common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected life of the Company’s stock options. The 
expected life of a stock option award is based on historical experience.

Provision for Income Taxes 

Income tax expense is based on pretax financial accounting income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the 
expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. 
Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized.

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes using a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax 
positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence 
indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or 
litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of 
being realized upon settlement. The Company classifies the liability for unrecognized tax benefits as current to the extent that 
the Company anticipates payment (or receipt) of cash within one year. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions 
are recognized in the provision for income taxes.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 
2013-02, Topic 350 - Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"), which amends Topic 220 to improve the reporting of 
reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income to the respective line items in net income. ASU 2013-02 is 
effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company intends to adopt this standard in the first 
quarter of 2013 and does not expect the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or 
financial condition.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Topic 350 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASU 2012-02"), which 
amends Topic 350 to allow an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the 
fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. An entity would not be required to determine the 
fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible unless the entity determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more 
likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying value.  ASU 2012-02 is effective for annual and interim impairment 
tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012 and early adoption is permitted. The Company intends to 
adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2013 and does not expect the adoption will have an impact on its consolidated results 
of operations or financial condition.

Note 3. Business Combinations 

The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of acquired businesses from the date of each 
acquisition. Pro forma results of operations for these acquisitions have not been presented as the financial impact to the 
Company's consolidated results of operations, both individually and in aggregate, is not material. Additional information 
existing as of the acquisition dates but unknown to the Company may become known during the remainder of the measurement 
period, not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date, which may result in changes to the amounts and allocations 
recorded. 

The Company completed three business combinations in 2012, two business combinations in 2011, and four business 
combinations in 2010 for either cash consideration and/or stock related to the fair value of vested share-based awards assumed 
of approximately $187.3 million, $30.5 million, and $394.5 million, respectively. The following table presents the purchase 
consideration allocations for these acquisitions based upon their acquisition-date fair values, including cash and cash 
equivalents acquired (in millions):

Net tangible assets acquired
Intangible assets acquired
Goodwill
    Total

2012 Acquisitions
3.5
$
54.1
129.7
187.3

$

2011 Acquisitions
1.7
$
28.4
0.4
30.5

$

2010 Acquisitions
8.8
$
116.5
269.2
394.5

$

The Company recognized $2.0 million, $9.6 million, and $6.3 million of acquisition-related costs during the years ended 
December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. These acquisition-related charges were expensed in the period incurred and 
reported in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations within cost of revenues and operating expense.

The goodwill recognized for the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions was primarily attributable to expected synergies and was not 
deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Approximately $88.9 million of the acquired goodwill from a 2010 acquisition 
was deductible for income tax purposes.

Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions

Contrail Systems Inc.

On December 14, 2012, the Company acquired the remaining ownership interest in Contrail Systems, Inc. ("Contrail"), 
increasing its ownership from 12% to 100%, in a cash and stock transaction for approximately $91.7 million. Contrail, a 
privately-held software networking company, provides software-defined networking solutions technology that augments 
Juniper's portfolio of products and services. 

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The aggregate consideration of $91.7 million was allocated as follows: net tangible assets acquired of $3.6 million, including 
cash and cash equivalents of $8.6 million; intangible assets of $17.4 million; and recognized goodwill of $70.7 million, which 
was assigned to the Company's PSD segment.

The Company previously accounted for its investment in Contrail at cost, which was $3.0 million prior to the acquisition. As of 
the acquisition date, the fair value of the Company's previous equity interest in Contrail was remeasured to its fair value of 
$17.7 million, which was based upon adjustments market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the 
previously held interest in Contrail. This resulted in a $14.7 million gain, which was reported within other (expense) income, 
net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Mykonos Software, Inc.

On February 13, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the equity securities of Mykonos Software, Inc. ("Mykonos") for $82.6 
million in cash. The acquisition of Mykonos extended Juniper Networks' security portfolio with an intrusion deception system 
capable of detecting an attacker before an attack is in process. In connection with this acquisition, the Company acquired net 
tangible liabilities of $0.2 million, intangible assets of $24.3 million, and recognized goodwill of $58.5 million, which was 
assigned to the Company's SSD segment.

BitGravity, Inc.

On March 8, 2012, the Company acquired a source code license, patent joint-ownership, and employees related to the service 
management layer of BitGravity, Inc.'s ("BitGravity") Content Delivery Network ("CDN") technology for $13.0 million in 
cash. In connection with this acquisition, the Company acquired net tangible assets of $0.1 million, intangible assets of $12.4 
million, and recognized goodwill of $0.5 million, which was assigned to the Company's SSD segment.

Intangible Assets Acquired

The following table presents details of the intangible assets acquired for the business combinations completed during 2012 as of 
their respective acquisition dates (in millions, except years):  

Contrail

Mykonos

BitGravity

Weighted 
Average 
Estimated 
Useful
Life 
(In Years)

—

—

N/A

Amount

$

$

—

—

17.4

17.4

Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful
Life 
(In Years)

6

7

N/A

Amount

$

$

19.3

1.0

4.0

24.3

Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful
Life
(In Years)

3

—

—

Amount

$

$

12.4

—

—

12.4

Existing technology

Trade name and trademarks

In-process research and development

Total

Acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) consists of existing research and development projects at the time of 
the acquisition. Projects that qualify as IPR&D assets represent those that have not yet reached technological feasibility and 
have no alternative future use. After initial recognition, acquired IPR&D assets are accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible 
assets. Development costs incurred after acquisition on acquired development projects are expensed as incurred. Upon 
completion of development, acquired IPR&D assets are considered amortizable intangible assets. If the IPR&D project is 
abandoned, the Company writes off the related purchased intangible asset in the period it is abandoned. 

Fiscal 2011 Acquisitions

OpNext

On February 9, 2011, the Company acquired certain IP assets of OpNext for $26.0 million in cash, which was accounted for as 
a business combination. The acquisition of OpNext's ASIC technology furthers Juniper's next-generation development of 
converged packet optical solutions for the Company's service provider customers. In connection with this acquisition, the 
Company acquired the fair value of intangible assets of $25.7 million and recognized goodwill of $0.3 million.

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

On February 18, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets, including all the intellectual property ("IP"), of Brilliant, a supplier 
of next-generation packet-based, network synchronization equipment and monitoring solutions, for $4.5 million in cash. This IP 
assists the Company in extending its market position by delivering solutions that offer greater flexibility for service providers as 
they continue to deploy 3G and 4G networks. In connection with this acquisition, the Company acquired net tangible assets of 
$1.7 million, intangible assets of $2.7 million, and recognized goodwill of $0.1 million.

Intangible Assets Acquired

The following table presents details of the intangible assets acquired for the business combinations completed during 2011 as of 
their respective acquisition dates (in millions, except years):

OpNext

Brilliant

Weighted Average
Estimated Useful
Life (In Years)
10

4

—

Amount

20.6

5.1

—

25.7

$

$

Weighted Average
Estimated Useful
Life (In Years)
5

—

5

$

$

Amount

1.3

—

1.4

2.7

Existing or core technology

Support agreements and related relationships

Patents

Total

Fiscal 2010 Acquisitions

Ankeena Networks, Inc.

On April 19, 2010, the Company acquired the remaining ownership interest in Ankeena Networks, Inc. (“Ankeena”), increasing 
its ownership from 7.7% to 100%, in a cash and stock transaction for $68.9 million. The acquisition of Ankeena, a privately-
held provider of new media infrastructure technology, provides the Company with strong video delivery capabilities, as 
Ankeena's products optimize web-based video delivery, provides key components of a content delivery network architecture/
solution, improves consumers' online video experience, and reduces service provider and carrier service provider infrastructure 
costs for providing web-based video. 

The aggregate consideration of $68.9 million was allocated as follows: net tangible assets acquired of $3.6 million, including 
cash and cash equivalents of $2.3 million; intangible assets of $12.2 million; and recognized goodwill of $53.1 million.

The Company previously accounted for its investment in Ankeena at cost, which was $2.0 million prior to the acquisition.  As 
of the acquisition-date, the fair value of the Company's previous equity interest in Ankeena was remeasured to its fair value of 
$5.2 million, which was based upon adjustments market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the 
previously held equity interest in Ankeena. This resulted in a gain of $3.2 million, which was reported within other (expense) 
income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

SMobile Systems, Inc.

On July 30, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the equity securities of SMobile Systems, Inc. ("SMobile"), a privately-held 
software company focused solely on smartphone and tablet security solutions for the enterprise, service provider, and consumer 
markets for $69.5 million in cash. The acquisition of SMobile allows the Company to extend its security focus through 
integration of SMobile's product portfolio with Junos®Pulse. In connection with the acquisition of SMobile, the Company 
acquired net tangible liabilities of $5.2 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $0.4 million, intangible assets of $26.6 
million, and recognized goodwill of $48.1 million.

Altor

On December 6, 2010, the Company acquired the remaining ownership interest in Altor, increasing its ownership from 5.0% to 
100%, in a cash transaction for $104.0 million. The acquisition of Altor, a privately-held provider of virtualization security, 
provides the Company with data center and cloud security solutions, including products that optimize web-based video 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

delivery, provides key components of a content delivery network architecture/solution, improves consumers' online video 
experience, and reduces service provider and carrier service provider infrastructure costs for providing web-based video.

The aggregate consideration of $104.0 million was allocated as follows: net tangible assets acquired of $4.5 million, including 
cash and cash equivalents of $6.4 million; intangible assets of $21.3 million; and recognized goodwill of $78.2 million.

The Company previously accounted for its investment in Altor at cost, which was $2.0 million prior to the acquisition.  As of 
the acquisition-date, the fair value of the Company's previous equity interest in Altor was remeasured to its fair value of $4.1 
million, which was based upon adjustments market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the previously 
held equity interest in Altor. This resulted in a gain of $2.1 million, which was reported within other (expense) income, net in 
the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Trapeze Networks

On December 16, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the equity securities of Trapeze Networks ("Trapeze"), a subsidiary of 
Belden Inc. and a provider of enterprise wireless local area network ("WLAN") solutions for $152.1 million in cash. The 
acquisition made WLAN infrastructure a key part of Juniper's portfolio and accelerates our growth in the enterprise market. In 
connection with the acquisition of Trapeze, the Company acquired net tangible assets of $5.9 million, including cash and cash 
equivalents of $0.8 million, intangible assets of $56.4 million, and recognized goodwill of $89.8 million.

Intangible Assets Acquired

The following table presents details of the intangible assets acquired for the business combinations completed during 2010 as of 
their respective acquisition dates (in millions, except years):

Ankeena

SMobile

Altor

Trapeze

Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful
Life 
(In Years)

Amount

Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful
Life 
(In Years)

Amount

Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful
Life 
(In Years)

Amount

Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful
Life 
(In Years)

Amount

Existing technology

4

$

In-process research and 
   development

Core technology

Customer contracts and 
   related relationships

Support agreements and 
   related relationships

Non-compete agreements
OEM customer contracts

Total

—

4

—

—

—
—

9.0

—

3.2

—

—

—
—

5

$

24.3

6

$

13.9

5

$

45.0

—

—

6

6

2
—

—

—

2.1

0.1

0.1
—

N/A

6

—

—

—
—

2.8

4.6

—

—

—
—

—

—

7

7

—
2

—

—

8.6

2.6

—
0.2

$

12.2

$

26.6

$

21.3

$

56.4

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Note 4. Cash Equivalents and Investments  

Investments in Available-for-Sale and Trading Securities

The following tables summarize the Company's unrealized gains and losses and fair value of investments designated as 
available-for-sale and trading securities as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions):

Amortized 
Cost

Gross Unrealized
Gains

Gross Unrealized
Losses

Estimated Fair
Value

As of December 31, 2012
Cash equivalents:

Certificate of deposit
Commercial paper
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
Money market funds
U.S. government securities
Total cash equivalents

Restricted investments:
Money market funds
Mutual funds

Total restricted investments

Fixed income securities:
Asset-backed securities
Certificates of deposit
Commercial paper
Corporate debt securities
Foreign government debt securities
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
U.S. government securities

Total fixed income securities
Publicly-traded equity securities

Total available-for-sale securities

Trading securities in mutual funds(*)

Total

Reported as:

Cash equivalents
Restricted investments
Short-term investments
Long-term investments

Total

$

$

$

$

0.6
10.8
6.1
1,042.6
165.8
1,225.9

102.6
2.9
105.5

226.2
41.9
11.6
533.4
5.0
264.6
328.6
1,411.3
3.0
2,745.7
12.6
2,758.3

1,225.9
105.5
441.3
985.6
2,758.3

$

$

$

$

— $
—
—
—
—
—

—
0.1
0.1

0.3
—
—
2.3
—
0.3
0.1
3.0
—
3.1
—
3.1

$

— $
0.1
0.3
2.7
3.1

$

— $
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—

(0.1)
—
—
(0.1)
—
—
—
(0.2)
(0.1)
(0.3)
—
(0.3) $

— $
—
(0.1)
(0.2)
(0.3) $

0.6
10.8
6.1
1,042.6
165.8
1,225.9

102.6
3.0
105.6

226.4
41.9
11.6
535.6
5.0
264.9
328.7
1,414.1
2.9
2,748.5
12.6
2,761.1

1,225.9
105.6
441.5
988.1
2,761.1

________________________________
(*)   Balance includes the Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets. For additional information, see Note 12, Employee 

Benefits Plans, under the section Deferred Compensation Plan. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Amortized 
Cost

Gross Unrealized
Gains

Gross Unrealized
Losses

Estimated Fair
Value

As of December 31, 2011
Cash equivalents:

Commercial paper
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
Money market funds

$

Total cash equivalents

Restricted investments:
Money market funds
Mutual funds

Total restricted investments

Fixed income securities:
Asset-backed securities
Certificates of deposit
Corporate debt securities
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
U.S. government securities

Total fixed income securities

Total available-for-sale securities

Trading securities in mutual funds(*)

Total

Reported as:

Cash equivalents
Restricted investments
Short-term investments
Long-term investments

Total

$

$

$

$

10.0
24.5
1,371.7
1,406.2

— $
—
—
—

75.1
2.6
77.7

124.7
31.8
508.2
406.3
301.1
1,372.1
2,856.0
9.3
2,865.3

1,406.2
77.7
640.9
740.5
2,865.3

$

$

$

—
—
—

0.1
—
1.0
0.3
—
1.4
1.4
—
1.4

$

— $
—
0.4
1.0
1.4

$

— $
—
—
—

—
—
—

(0.1)
—
(0.5)
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.8)
(0.8)
—
(0.8) $

— $
—
—
(0.8)
(0.8) $

10.0
24.5
1,371.7
1,406.2

75.1
2.6
77.7

124.7
31.8
508.7
406.5
301.0
1,372.7
2,856.6
9.3
2,865.9

1,406.2
77.7
641.3
740.7
2,865.9

_______________________________
(*)   Balance includes the Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets. For additional information, see Note 12, Employee 

Benefits Plans, under the section Deferred Compensation Plan. 

The following table presents the maturities of the Company's short-term and long-term fixed income securities as of 
December 31, 2012 (in millions): 

Due within one year

Due between one and five years

Total

Amortized 
Cost

Gross Unrealized
Gains

Gross Unrealized
Losses

Estimated Fair
Value

$

$

425.7

985.6

1,411.3

$

$

0.3

2.7

3.0

$

$

— $

(0.2)
(0.2) $

426.0

988.1

1,414.1

The Company had 98 and 135 investments in unrealized loss positions as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, 
respectively. The gross unrealized losses related to these investments were primarily due to changes in market interest rates. 
The Company reviews its investments to identify and evaluate investments that have an indication of possible impairment. The 
Company aggregates its investments by category and length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss 
position to facilitate its evaluation. For the available-for-sale debt securities that have unrealized losses, the Company 
determines that (i) it does not have the intent to sell any of these investments and (ii) it is not more likely than not that it will be 
required to sell any of these investments before recovery of the entire amortized cost basis. In addition, as of December 31, 
2012, the Company anticipates that it will recover the entire amortized cost basis of such available-for-sale debt securities and 
has determined that no other-than-temporary impairments associated with credit losses were required to be recognized during 
the year ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010. For available-for-sale equity securities that have unrealized losses, the 
Company determined that there was no indication of other-than-temporary impairments as of December 31, 2012. This 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

determination was based on several factors, including the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and the 
Company’s intent and ability to hold the publicly-traded equity securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any 
anticipated recovery in market value. During the years December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company did not recognize 
other-than-temporary impairments associated with these investments.

The following tables present the Company's available-for-sale investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of 
December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions): 

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or Greater

Total

Fair 
Value

Unrealized
Loss

Fair 
Value

Unrealized
Loss

Fair 
Value

Unrealized
Loss

As of December 31, 2012

Fixed income securities:

Asset-backed securities (*)

Certificates of deposit

Commercial paper

Corporate debt securities

Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
U.S. government securities

Total fixed income securities

Publicly-traded equity securities

$

55.1

$

0.3

10.0

116.0

30.0
68.2

279.6

2.9

Total available-for sale securities

$

282.5

$

(0.1) $
—

—
(0.1)
—
—
(0.2)
(0.1)
(0.3) $

0.1

$

— $

55.2

$

—

—

—

—
—

0.1

—

0.1

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

0.3

10.0

116.0

30.0
68.2

279.7

2.9

$

— $

282.6

$

(0.1)
—

—
(0.1)
—
—
(0.2)
(0.1)
(0.3)

 ________________________________
(*)      Balance greater than 12 months includes investments that were in an immaterial unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2012.

Less than 12 Months 

12 Months or Greater 

Total 

Fair 
Value 

Unrealized
Loss 

Fair 
Value 

Unrealized
Loss 

Fair 
Value 

Unrealized
Loss 

As of December 31, 2011

Fixed income securities:

Asset-backed securities (*)

Corporate debt securities

Government-sponsored enterprise obligations

U.S. government securities

Total fixed income securities

Total available-for-sale securities

$

$

76.8

$

(0.1) $

0.3

$

— $

77.1

$

189.9

146.0

186.7

599.4
599.4

(0.5)
(0.1)
(0.1)

(0.8)
(0.8) $

$

—

—

—

0.3
0.3

—

—

—

—
— $

$

189.9

146.0

186.7

599.7
599.7

$

(0.1)

(0.5)
(0.1)
(0.1)

(0.8)
(0.8)

 ________________________________
(*)      Balance greater than 12 months includes investments that were in an immaterial unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2011.

There were no material realized gains or losses from the sale of available-for-sale and trading securities in 2012, 2011, and 
2010. 

Restricted Cash and Investments

The Company classifies cash and investments as restricted cash and investments on its Consolidated Balance Sheets and 
designated as available for sale securities for: (i) amounts held in escrow accounts, as required by certain acquisitions 
completed between 2005 and 2012; (ii) the India Gratuity Trust and Israel Retirement Trust, which cover statutory severance 
obligations in the event of termination of any of the Company's India and Israel employees, respectively; and (iii) the Directors 
and Officers ("D&O") indemnification trust. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table summarizes the Company's cash and investments that are classified as restricted cash and investments in 
the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):

Restricted cash

Restricted investments

Total restricted cash and investment

Privately-Held Investments

As of December 31,

2012

2011

$

$

0.8

105.6

106.4

$

$

0.6

77.7

78.3

As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying values of the Company’s privately-held investments of $32.0 
million and $51.8 million, respectively, were included in other long-term assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

The Company reviews its investments to identify and evaluate investments that have an indication of possible impairment. The 
Company adjusts its privately-held investments for any impairment if the fair value is less than the carrying value of the 
respective assets on an other-than-temporary basis. 

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company determined that certain privately-held 
investments were other-than-temporarily impaired, which resulted in impairment charges of $20.0 million and $1.8 million, 
respectively, and were recorded within other (expense) income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In 2010, the 
Company determined there were no impairments to its privately-held investments. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Note 5. Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables provide a summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and as reported in 
the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using:

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets For
Identical Assets

Significant Other
Observable
Remaining Inputs

Significant Other
Unobservable
Remaining Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

Assets measured at fair value:

Available-for-sale securities:

Asset-backed securities

Certificate of deposit

Commercial paper

Corporate debt securities 

Foreign government debt securities

Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
Money market funds (1)
Mutual funds (2)
U.S. government securities

Publicly-traded equity securities

Total available-for-sale securities
Trading securities in mutual funds (3)

Derivative assets:

Foreign exchange contracts

Total assets measured at fair value

Liabilities measured at fair value:

Derivative liabilities:

Foreign exchange contracts

Total liabilities measured at fair value

Total assets measured at fair value, reported as:

Cash equivalents

Short-term investments

Long-term investments

Restricted investments

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total assets measured at fair value

Total liabilities measured at fair value, reported as:

Other accrued liabilities

Total liabilities measured at fair value

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

— $

226.4

$

— $

—

—

—

—

254.9

1,145.2

1.0

275.9

2.9

1,679.9

12.6

—

42.5

22.4

535.6

5.0

16.1

—

2.0

218.6

—

1,068.6

—

3.5

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

226.4

42.5

22.4

535.6

5.0

271.0

1,145.2

3.0

494.5

2.9

2,748.5

12.6

3.5

1,692.5

$

1,072.1

$

— $

2,764.6

— $

— $

0.1

0.1

$

$

— $

— $

0.1

0.1

1,048.7

$

177.2

$

— $

1,225.9

224.4

315.8

103.6

—

217.1

672.3

2.0

3.5

—

—

—

—

441.5

988.1

105.6

3.5

1,692.5

$

1,072.1

$

— $

2,764.6

— $

— $

0.1

0.1

$

$

— $

— $

0.1

0.1

________________________________
(1)  Balance includes$102.6 million of restricted investments measured at fair market value, related to the Company's D&O trust and 

acquisitions related escrows. 

(2)  Balance relates to the restricted investments measured at fair market value of the Company's India Gratuity Trust.
(3)  Balance relates to investments measured at fair value related to the Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets. 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 Using:

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets For
Identical Assets

Significant Other
Observable
Remaining Inputs

Significant Other
Unobservable
Remaining Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

Assets measured at fair value:
Available-for-sale securities:

Asset-backed securities

Certificate of deposit

Commercial paper

Corporate debt securities 

Government-sponsored enterprise obligations
Money market funds (1)
Mutual funds (2)
U.S. government securities

Total available-for-sale securities
Trading securities in mutual funds (3)

Derivative assets:

Foreign exchange contracts

Total assets measured at fair value

Liabilities measured at fair value:

Derivative liabilities:

Foreign exchange contracts

Total liabilities measured at fair value

Total assets measured at fair value, reported as:

Cash equivalents

Short-term investments

Long-term investments

Restricted investments

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total assets measured at fair value

Total liabilities measured at fair value, reported as:

Other accrued liabilities

Total liabilities measured at fair value

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

— $

124.7

$

— $

—

—

—

314.2

1,446.8

1.0

149.3

1,911.3
9.3

—

31.8

10.0

508.7

116.8

—

1.6

151.7

945.3
—

0.4

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

124.7

31.8

10.0

508.7

431.0

1,446.8

2.6

301.0

2,856.6
9.3

0.4

1,920.6

$

945.7

$

— $

2,866.3

— $

— $

9.6

9.6

$

$

— $

— $

9.6

9.6

1,371.7

$

34.5

$

— $

1,406.2

168.9

303.9

76.1

—

472.4

436.8

1.6

0.4

—

—

—

—

641.3

740.7

77.7

0.4

1,920.6

$

945.7

$

— $

2,866.3

— $

— $

9.6

9.6

$

$

— $

— $

9.6

9.6

_______________________________
(1)  Balance includes $75.1 million of restricted investments measured at fair market value, related to the Company's D&O trust and 

acquisition related escrows. 

(2)  Balance relates to the restricted investments measured at fair market value of the Company's India Gratuity Trust.
(3)  Balance relates to investments measured at fair value related to the Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets. 

The Company's Level 2 available-for-sale fixed income securities are priced using quoted market prices for similar instruments 
or non-binding market prices that are corroborated by observable market data. The Company uses inputs such as actual trade 
data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency which 
are obtained from quoted market prices, independent pricing vendors, or other sources, to determine the ultimate fair value of 
these assets. The Company's policy is to recognize asset or liability transfers among Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 as of the 
actual date of the events or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 
December 31, 2011, the Company had no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy of its assets or liabilities measured 
at fair value. 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain of the Company's assets, including intangible assets, goodwill, and privately-held investments, are measured at fair 
value on a nonrecurring basis if impairment is indicated. 

Privately-held investments, which are normally carried at cost, are measured at fair value due to events and circumstances that 
the Company identified as significantly impacting the fair value of the investments. The Company measured the fair value of its 
privately-held investments using an analysis of the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, including recent 
financing activities and their capital structure. During the year ended December 31, 2012, privately-held investments with a 
carrying value of $20.0 million were measured at fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $20.0 million. During the year 
ended December 31, 2011, privately-held investments with a carrying value of $2.2 million were measured at fair value 
resulting in an impairment charge of $1.8 million. These investments were classified as Level 3 assets due to the absence of 
quoted market prices and inherent lack of liquidity. During the year ended December 31, 2010, privately-held investments with 
a carrying value of $0.8 million were measured at fair value, but did not result in an impairment charge.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, certain purchased intangible assets with a carrying value of $5.4 million were 
measured at fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $5.4 million and recorded within cost of revenues on the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company measured the fair value of these assets primarily using discounted cash 
flow projections. Purchased intangible assets were classified as Level 3 assets, due to the absence of quoted market prices. See 
Note 7, Goodwill and Purchased Intangibles Assets, for further information. There were no such assets measured at fair value 
on a nonrecurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during December 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010.

Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

The carrying amounts of the Company's accounts receivable, financing receivables, accounts payable, and other accrued 
liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is disclosed in 
Note 10, Long-Term Debt and Financing, and was determined using quoted market prices (Level 1).

Note 6. Derivative Instruments

The Company uses derivatives to partially offset its market exposure to fluctuations in certain foreign currencies and does not 
enter into derivatives for speculative or trading purposes.

The notional amount of Company's foreign currency derivatives are summarized as follows (in millions): 

Cash flow hedges
Non-designated derivatives
     Total

Cash Flow Hedges

As of December 31,

2012

2011

$

$

85.8
112.8
198.6

$

$

184.3
122.7
307.0

The Company can use foreign currency forward or option contracts to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency transactions 
relating to cost of services and operating expenses. The derivatives are intended to hedge the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the 
Company's planned cost of services and operating expenses denominated in foreign currencies. These derivatives are 
designated as cash flow hedges. Execution of these cash flow hedge derivatives typically occurs every month with maturities of 
one year or less. The effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a component of accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss), and upon occurrence of the forecasted transaction, is subsequently reclassified into the cost of 
services or operating expense line item to which the hedged transaction relates. The Company records any ineffectiveness of 
the hedging instruments in other income, net in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from such hedges are 
classified as operating activities. All amounts within other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified into earnings 
within the next 12 months.

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the total fair value of the Company’s derivative assets recorded in other 
current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $3.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012 
and December 31, 2011, the total fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities recorded in other accrued liabilities on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets was $0.1 million and $9.6 million, respectively.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized a gain of $7.2 million in accumulated other 
comprehensive income for the effective portion of its derivative instruments and reclassified a loss of $7.5 million from other 
comprehensive income to operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the year ended 
December 31, 2011, the Company recognized a loss of $7.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive income for the 
effective portion of its derivative instruments and reclassified a gain of $0.7 million from other comprehensive income to 
operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company 
recognized a loss of $3.0 million in accumulated other comprehensive income for the effective portion of its derivative 
instruments and reclassified a loss of $2.1 million from other comprehensive income to operating expense in the Consolidated 
Statements of Operations. 

The ineffective portion of the Company's derivative instruments recognized in its Consolidated Statements of Operations was 
not material during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010. 

Non-Designated Derivatives

The Company also uses foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate variability in gains and losses generated from the re-
measurement of certain monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. These derivatives do not qualify for 
special hedge accounting treatment. These derivatives are carried at fair value with changes recorded in other income, net in the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are largely offset by re-measurement of 
the underlying assets and liabilities. Cash flows from such derivatives are classified as operating activities. The derivatives 
have maturities between two months. 

The Company recognized a net gain of $1.0 million, a gain of $1.5 million, and a loss of $0.3 million on non-designated 
derivative instruments within other (expense) income, net, in its Consolidated Statements of Operations during the years ended 
December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. 

Note 7. Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The following table presents the goodwill activity allocated to the Company's reportable segments (in millions):

December 31, 2010

Additions due to business combinations

Adjustments to goodwill

December 31, 2011

Additions due to business combinations

Adjustments to goodwill

December 31, 2012

PSD

SSD

Total

$

1,793.5

$

2,134.3

$

0.4
1.7

1,795.6

70.7

—

$

1,866.3

$

—
(1.8)
2,132.5

59.6
(0.6)
2,191.5

$

3,927.8

0.4
(0.1)
3,928.1

130.3
(0.6)
4,057.8

In connection with the Company's 2012 organizational realignment, certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform 
to the current period's segment presentation. The adjustments to goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2011, were 
related to adjustments in net tangible assets assumed from certain businesses acquired in 2010 and 2011. The additions to 
goodwill in 2012 were based on the purchase price allocations of the acquisitions completed during 2012. The Company also 
recorded adjustments to net tangible assets assumed related to the acquisitions completed in 2012. There were no impairments 
to goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010. 

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Purchased Intangible Assets

Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The Company’s purchased intangible assets were as follows (in millions):

As of December 31, 2012
Intangible assets with finite lives:

Technologies and patents
Customer contracts, support agreements, and 
   related relationships
Other

Total intangible assets with finite lives

IPR&D with indefinite lives

Total purchased intangible assets

As of December 31, 2011
Intangible assets with finite lives:

Technologies and patents
Customer contracts, support agreements, and 
   related relationships
Other

Total intangible assets with finite lives

IPR&D with indefinite lives

Total purchased intangible assets

$

$

$

$

Gross

Accumulated
Amortization

Accumulated
Impairment and
Other Charges

Net

554.1

$

(425.0) $

(30.5) $

74.3
18.8
647.2
17.4
664.6

$

(59.2)
(18.8)
(503.0)
—
(503.0) $

(2.2)
—
(32.7)
—
(32.7) $

515.5

$

(396.4) $

(14.4) $

73.3
18.8
607.6
2.8
610.4

$

(55.6)
(18.7)
(470.7)
—
(470.7) $

(2.2)
—
(16.6)
—
(16.6) $

98.6

12.9
—
111.5
17.4
128.9

104.7

15.5
0.1
120.3
2.8
123.1

During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company added $54.1 million, $28.4 million, $116.5 million 
of purchased intangible assets as a result of acquisitions completed during 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Refer to Note 3, 
Business Combinations, for further details.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, $6.8 million of acquired IPR&D accounted for as indefinite lived assets reached 
technological feasibility and were reclassified as amortizable finite-lived assets. Amortization of purchased intangible assets 
included in operating expenses and cost of product revenues totaled $32.3 million, $27.1 million, and $8.6 million for the years 
ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

In connection with the restructuring plan in 2012 discussed in Note 9, Restructuring and Other Charges, the Company assessed 
the impairment and remaining useful life of certain intangible assets and determined intangible assets of $5.4 million were 
impaired and written-down to their fair value of zero and other intangible assets of $10.7 million will no longer be utilized. As 
a result, the Company recorded $16.1 million in charges related to these items during the year ended December 31, 2012, which 
are included in cost of revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and recorded in the Company's SSD segment.

As of December 31, 2012, the estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets with finite lives is as 
follows (in millions):

Years Ending December 31,
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Thereafter
Total

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Amount

28.6
28.5
24.9
12.2
8.5
8.8
111.5

$

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Note 8. Other Financial Information

The Company purchases and holds inventory to ensure adequate component supplies over the life of the underlying products. 
The majority of the Company's inventory is production components. Inventories, net are reported within prepaid expenses and 
other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and consisted of the following (in millions):

Inventories, net

Production materials

Finished goods

Total inventories, net

As of December 31,

2012

2011

$

$

54.6

7.9

62.5

$

$

52.4

16.7

69.1

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded charges of $44.3 million, to cost of revenues, representing 
inventory held in excess of forecasted demand, of which $36.3 million was in connection with the restructuring plan in 2012 
discussed in Note 9, Restructuring and Other Charges. Inventory charges for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 
were not material.

Property and Equipment 

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in millions): 

Computers and equipment
Software
Leasehold improvements
Furniture and fixtures
Building and building improvements
Land and land improvements
Construction-in-process

Property and equipment, gross

Accumulated depreciation

Property and equipment, net

As of December 31,

2012

2011

$

$

711.8   $
106.6  
206.5  
28.7  
206.1
208.2  
112.7
1,580.6  
(768.7)  
811.9

$

604.6
110.2
204.1
27.4
6.2
208.2
99.7
1,260.4
(661.8)
598.6

Depreciation expense was $154.7 million, $142.2 million, and $146.8 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. In 2011, 
the Company recorded a $13.5 million asset impairment charge in restructuring and other charges in the Consolidated 
Statement of Operations related to an abandoned in-process internal use software project.

Licensed Software

On July 3, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Riverbed Technology, Inc. ("Riverbed") to license Riverbed's 
Application Delivery Controller (“ADC”) software in exchange for the aggregate consideration of $88.0 million, which consist 
of the following: (1) cash consideration of $75.0 million ($65.0 million paid in the third quarter of 2012 and the remaining 
$10.0 million payable in the third quarter of 2013); (2) technology integration services with a fair value of $12.6 million; (3) 
technology partnership in wide area network optimization solutions; and (4) transaction costs of $0.4 million. Contingent 
consideration of up to $10.0 million has not been recorded but may also be payable to Riverbed if certain third-party approvals 
of the underlying technology integration services are not obtained. 

The aggregate consideration of $88.0 million was allocated to the acquired ADC software of $84.4 million, associated prepaid 
maintenance and support of $1.0 million, and remaining amounts expected to be received through performance of services. The 
licensed software acquired was reported within other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. It will be amortized 
over its useful life of 6 years beginning in the period in which the product is available for general release to customers, 
estimated to be in 2013. The amortization expense will be recognized in cost of product revenues.  

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The technology integration services require the Company to develop certain technology, cross-license of associated software, 
and to provide support over seven years. The fair value of technology integration services, less estimated amounts to be 
reimbursed is reported within deferred revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts are deferred until the underlying 
technology has been delivered. In the event third-party approval is not obtained within a reasonable time frame, up to $20.0 
million becomes payable to Riverbed. This amount is held in escrow and reported within restricted cash and investments on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Warranties

The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material costs, labor costs for customer 
support, and overhead at the time revenue is recognized. This provision is reported as accrued warranty within current liabilities 
on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the Company’s warranty reserve were as follows (in millions):

Beginning balance

Provisions made during the period, net
Change in estimate
Actual costs incurred during the period

Ending balance

Deferred Revenue

As of December 31,

2012

2011

28.3
31.9
—
(30.5)
29.7

$

$

35.9
52.5
(12.6)
(47.5)
28.3

$

$

Details of the Company's deferred revenue, as reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows (in millions):

Deferred product revenue:

Undelivered product commitments and other product deferrals

Distributor inventory and other sell-through items

Deferred gross product revenue

Deferred cost of product revenue

Deferred product revenue, net

Deferred service revenue

Total

Reported as:

Current
Long-term

Total

As of December 31,

2012

2011

256.9

$

138.4

395.3
(99.4)
295.9

627.5

923.4

693.5
229.9

923.4

$

$

$

288.1

134.0

422.1
(136.9)
285.2

681.8

967.0

712.6
254.4

967.0

$

$

$

$

Deferred product revenue represents unrecognized revenue related to shipments to distributors that have not sold through to 
end-users, undelivered product commitments, and other shipments that have not met all revenue recognition criteria. Deferred 
product revenue is recorded net of the related costs of product revenue. Deferred service revenue represents customer payments 
made in advance for services, which include technical support, hardware and software maintenance, professional services, and 
training. 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Other (Expense) Income, Net 

Other (expense) income, net consisted of the following (in millions):

Interest income
Interest expense
Other

Other (expense) income, net

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

$

11.0
(52.9)
25.3
(16.6) $

$

9.7
(49.5)
(7.0)
(46.8) $

10.5
(8.7)
8.8
10.6

Interest income primarily includes interest earned on the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and investments. Interest expense 
primarily includes interest expense net of capitalized interest expense from long-term debt and customer financing 
arrangements. Other consists of investment and foreign exchange realized and unrealized gains or losses and other non-
operational income and expense items. 

In 2012, the Company recognized gains of $45.5 million, including a $14.7 million gain from the acquisition of its privately-
held investment in Contrail, and impairment losses of $20.0 million included in Other related to its privately-held investments. 
For the years end December 31, 2012 and 2011, interest expense included $40.0 million, net of $7.1 million capitalized, and 
$37.7 million, net of $1.2 million capitalized, respectively, related to the Company's outstanding long-term debt issued in 
March 2011 (See Note 10 Long-Term Debt and Financing). In 2011, Other included certain legal expenses unrelated to current 
or recent operations of approximately $7.0 million. In 2010, the Company recognized a total gain of $8.7 million, primarily due 
to acquisitions of its privately-held investments in Ankeena and Altor.  

Note 9. Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring charges are based on the Company's restructuring plans that were committed to by management. These 
restructuring charges are recorded within cost of revenues or restructuring and other charges in the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations, as applicable. Any changes in the estimates of executing the approved plans will be reflected in the Company's 
results of operations. Restructuring liabilities are reported within other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

During 2012, the Company initiated a restructuring plan (the "2012 Restructuring Plan") to bring its cost structure more in line 
with its desired long-term financial and strategic model. The 2012 Restructuring Plan consists of workforce reductions, facility 
consolidations or closures, and supply chain and procurement efficiencies. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the 
Company recorded $40.4 million in charges for workforce reductions, facility consolidations or closures, and other charges 
related to the 2012 Restructuring Plan. In connection with its restructuring activities, the Company also recorded certain 
inventory and intangible asset impairment charges and contract termination charges totaling $52.9 million to cost of revenues. 

During 2011, the Company implemented a restructuring plan (the "2011 Restructuring Plan") in an effort to better align its 
business operations with the current market and macroeconomic conditions. The 2011 Restructuring Plan consisted of certain 
workforce reductions, facility closures and to a lesser extent, contract terminations. The Company recorded the majority of the 
restructuring charges associated with this plan during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. Facilities-related charges 
are expected to be completed by March 2018.

During 2009, the Company implemented a restructuring plan (the "2009 Restructuring Plan") in an effort to better align its 
business operations with the market and macroeconomic conditions. The 2009 Restructuring Plan included restructuring of 
certain business functions that resulted in reductions of workforce and facilities. The Company recorded the majority of the 
restructuring charges associated with this plan during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table presents restructuring and other charges included in restructuring and other charges in the Consolidated 
Statements of Operations under the Company's restructuring plans:

Severance
Facilities
Contract terminations and other

Total

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$
$

36.7
5.8
4.3
46.8

$

$
$

15.3
0.2
15.1
30.6

$

$
$

3.9
5.3
1.6
10.8

The following table provides a summary of changes in the restructuring liability related to the Company's plans as of 
December 31, 2012 (in millions):

Severance

Facilities

Contract terminations and other

Total

December 31,
2011

Charges

Cash 
Payments

Non-cash
Settlements and
Other

December 31,
2012

$

$

3.1

1.0

—
4.1

$

$

36.7

$

5.8

4.3
46.8

$

(30.0) $
(1.6)
(1.5)
(33.1) $

0.8

$

—
(0.4)
0.4

$

10.6

5.2

2.4
18.2

In connection with the restructuring plans discussed above, the Company expects to record aggregate future charges of 
approximately $19.0 million through 2013, consisting of approximately $3.0 million and $16.0 million related to workforce 
reductions and facility closures, respectively.

Note 10. Long-Term Debt and Financing

Long-Term Debt 

In March 2011, the Company issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.10% senior notes due 2016 ("2016 
Notes"), $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.60% senior notes due 2021 ("2021 Notes"), and $400.0 million 
aggregate principal amount of 5.95% senior notes due 2041 ("2041 Notes" and, together with the 2016 Notes and the 2021 
Notes, the "Notes"). Interest on the Notes is payable in cash semiannually. The Company may redeem the Notes, at any time in 
whole or from time to time in part, subject to a make-whole premium, and, in the event of a change in control, the holders of 
the Notes may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or part of the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the 
aggregate principle amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The indenture that governs the Notes also contains various 
covenants, including limitations on the Company's ability to incur liens or enter into sale-leaseback transactions over certain 
dollar thresholds. As of December 31, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants.

The following table summarizes the Company's long-term debt (in millions, except percentages): 

Senior notes:

3.10% fixed-rate notes, due 2016
4.60% fixed-rate notes, due 2021
5.95% fixed-rate notes, due 2041

Total senior notes
Unaccreted discount

Total

As of December 31, 2012

Amount

Effective Interest
Rates

3.12%
4.63%
6.01%

$

$

300.0
300.0
400.0
1,000.0
(0.8)
999.2

The effective interest rates for the Notes include the interest on the Notes, accretion of the discount, and amortization of 
issuance costs. At December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the estimated fair value of the Notes included in long-term debt 
was approximately $1,090.7 million and $1,069.8 million, respectively, based on quoted market prices (Level 1).

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Customer Financing Arrangements

The Company has customer financing arrangements to factor its accounts receivable to a third-party financing provider for 
certain customers that require longer payment terms than those typically provided by the Company. The program does not and 
is not intended to affect the timing of revenue recognition because the Company only recognizes revenue upon sell-through. 
Under the financing arrangements, proceeds from the financing provider are due to the Company 30 days from the sale of the 
receivable. In these transactions with the financing provider, the Company surrendered control over the transferred assets. The 
factored accounts receivable were isolated from the Company and put beyond the reach of creditors, even in the event of 
bankruptcy. The Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through obligations or rights to 
redeem, transfer, or repurchase the receivables after they have been transferred.

Pursuant to the financing arrangements for the sale of receivables, the Company sold net receivables of $677.8 million, $738.2 
million and $637.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. The Company received 
cash proceeds from the financing provider of $679.8 million, $686.5 million, and $595.7 million during the years ended 
December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the amounts owed by the 
financing provider were $147.6 million and $162.9 million, respectively, and were recorded in accounts receivable on the 
Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The portion of the receivable that has not been recognized as revenue is accounted for as a financing arrangement and is 
included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 
2012 and December 31, 2011, the estimated cash received from the financing provider not recognized as revenue from 
distributors was $30.7 million and $33.3 million, respectively.

Note 11. Equity

Stock Repurchase Activities

In June 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a stock repurchase program (the "2012 Stock 
Repurchase Program"), which authorized the Company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of its common stock. The 2012 Stock 
Repurchase Program was in addition to the stock repurchase program approved by the Board in February 2010 (the "2010 
Stock Repurchase Program"), which authorized the Company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of its common stock.  The 2010 
Stock Repurchase Program was in addition to the stock repurchase program approved by the Board in March 2008, which also 
enabled the Company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of its common stock. As of December 31, 2012, there is $568.2 million 
of authorized funds remaining under the Company's Stock Repurchase Programs.

In addition to repurchases under the Company’s Stock Repurchase Programs, there were also repurchases of common stock 
from the Company's employees in connection with net issuance of shares to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations for 
the vesting of certain stock awards. 

The following table summarizes the Company's repurchases and retirements of its common stock under its Stock Repurchase 
Programs and repurchases from net issuances (in millions, except per share amounts):

2012

Repurchases and retirements of common stock
Repurchases from net issuances

2011

Repurchases and retirements of common stock

Repurchases from net issuances

2010

Repurchases and retirements of common stock

Repurchases from net issuances

Shares
Repurchased 

Average price 
per share

Amount
Repurchased 

35.8
0.2

17.5

0.2

19.7

0.1

$
$

$

$

$

$

18.05
23.40

30.93

35.98

28.67

25.75

$
$

$

$

$

$

645.6
5.0

541.2

7.4

563.5

1.9

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

All shares of common stock repurchased under the Company’s Stock Repurchase Programs and from its employees in 
connection with net issuances have been retired. Future share repurchases under the Company’s Stock Repurchase Programs 
will be subject to a review of the circumstances in place at that time and will be made from time to time in private transactions 
or open market purchases as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. This program may be discontinued at 
any time. See Note 18, Subsequent Events, for discussion of the Company's stock repurchase activity in 2013.

Note 12. Employee Benefit Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans

The Company’s share-based compensation plans include the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), the 2000 
Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan (the “2000 Plan”), the Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Plan (the “1996 Plan”), various 
equity incentive plans assumed through acquisitions, and the 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2008 Purchase Plan”). 
Under these plans, the Company has granted (or in the case of acquired plans, assumed) stock options, RSAs, RSUs, and PSAs.

As of December 31, 2012, a total of approximately 125.1 million shares of common stock were reserved for future issuance 
upon exercise of stock options and vesting of RSAs, RSUs, and PSAs, and for the future grant of share-based compensation 
awards under the Company's equity incentive plans and the 2008 Purchase Plan.

The 2006 Plan was adopted and approved by the Company’s stockholders in May 2006 and had an initial authorized share 
reserve of 64.5 million shares of common stock plus the addition of any shares subject to options under the 2000 Plan and the 
1996 Plan that were outstanding as of May 18, 2006, and that subsequently expire unexercised, up to a maximum of an 
additional 75.0 million shares. In addition, the Company’s stockholders’ approved amendments to the 2006 Plan that increased 
the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2006 Plan, thereby increasing the authorized share reserve by 30.0 million 
shares in both May 2010 and 2011, and 25.0 million shares in May 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the 2006 Plan had 54.2 
million shares subject to currently outstanding equity awards and 54.3 million shares available for future issuance. Options 
granted under the 2006 Plan have a maximum term of seven years from the date of grant, and generally vest and become 
exercisable over a four-year period. Subject to the terms of change of control severance agreements, and except for a limited 
number of shares allowed under the 2006 Plan, RSUs or PSAs that vest solely based on continuing employment or provision of 
services will vest in full no earlier than three years from the grant date, or in the event vesting is based on factors other than 
continued future provision of services, such awards will vest in full no earlier than one year from the grant date.

During 2010 through 2012, the Company completed the acquisitions of Ankeena, Altor, Mykonos, and Contrail and assumed 
their respective plans: Ankeena Networks, Inc. 2008 Stock Plan; Altor Networks, Inc. 2007 Stock Plan and the 2009 Israeli 
Equity Incentive Sub Plan; Mykonos Software, Inc. 2010 Stock Plan, and Contrail Systems Inc. 2012 Stock Plan. In connection 
with these plans, the Company assumed stock options, RSA, and RSU awards and exchanged the assumed awards for Juniper 
Networks' stock options, RSAs, and RSUs. No new stock options, RSAs, and RSUs can be granted under these plans. The 
Company registered an aggregate of 1.3 million shares of its common stock, between 2010 and 2012, for stock awards 
previously granted under the assumed plans of the acquired companies and assumed 6.8 million shares of stock options, RSA, 
and RSU awards in connection with the acquisition of Contrail. As of December 31, 2012, stock options, RSAs, and RSUs 
representing approximately 7.2 million shares of common stock were outstanding under all awards assumed through the 
Company's acquisitions. 

The Company adopted the 2008 Purchase Plan, in May 2008. The Board had an initial authorized share reserve of 12.0 million 
shares of the Company's common stock for issuance under this plan. In addition, the Company’s stockholders’ approved 
amendments to the 2008 Plan that increased the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2008 Plan, thereby increasing 
the authorized share reserve by 7.0 million in May 2012. The 2008 Purchase Plan permits eligible employees to acquire shares 
of the Company’s common stock at a 15% discount to the offering price (as determined in the 2008 Purchase Plan) through 
periodic payroll deductions of up to 10% of base compensation, subject to individual purchase limits of 6,000 shares in any 
twelve-month period or $25,000 worth of stock, determined at the fair market value of the shares at the time the stock purchase 
option is granted, in one calendar year.

Stock Option Activities

Since 2006, the Company has granted stock option awards that have a maximum contractual life of seven years from the date 
of grant. Prior to 2006, stock option awards generally had a ten-year contractual life from the date of grant. 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity and related information as of and for the three years 
ended December 31, 2012 (in millions, except for per share amounts and years):

Outstanding Options

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price 
per Share

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(In Years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value

Number of Shares

Balance at December 31, 2009

67.4

$

Options granted
Options assumed(1)
Options canceled

Options exercised

Options expired

Balance at December 31, 2010

Options granted

Options canceled

Options exercised
Options expired

Balance at December 31, 2011

Options granted
Options assumed(2)
Options canceled

Options exercised

Options expired

Balance at December 31, 2012

As of December 31, 2012:

6.2

0.5
(2.3)
(21.6)
(0.8)
49.4

5.6
(1.9)
(13.9)
(0.6)
38.6

3.1

0.9
(2.8)
(3.6)
(2.1)
34.1

$

$

$

Vested or expected-to-vest options

33.0

$

Exercisable options
_____________________________
(1)  Stock options assumed in connection with the acquisition of Ankeena and Altor.
(2)  Stock options assumed in connection with the acquisition of Contrail.

26.8

$

20.84

29.15

31.65

22.03

18.99

61.48

21.90

37.17

26.76

21.13
34.32

23.98

22.81

0.57

26.64

11.71

26.97

24.13

24.14

23.77

4.6

$

451.2

4.1

$

744.5

3.7

$

75.3

3.1

$

52.5

3.0

2.4

$

$

48.4

33.1

Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the 
period, which was $19.67 per share as of December 31, 2012, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of related 
options. The pre-tax intrinsic value of options exercised, representing the difference between the fair market value of the 
Company’s common stock on the date of the exercise and the exercise price of each option, was $27.9 million, $249.8 million, 
and $260.3 million for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Total fair value of options vested during 2012, 2011, and 2010 was 
$70.9 million, $80.7 million, and $83.2 million, respectively. 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding under all share-based compensation plans as of 
December 31, 2012: 

Range of Exercise Price
(In dollars)
$0.03 - $15.00
$15.03 - $16.86
$17.08 - $19.97
$20.15 - $23.53
$23.69 - $24.20
$24.25 - $25.73
$25.90 - $27.24
$27.44 - $29.89
$29.93 - $40.26
$44.00 - $44.00

Options Outstanding 

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(In years)  

Number 
Outstanding
(In millions)  

Options Exercisable 

Weighted Average
Exercise Price
(In dollars)  

Number
Exercisable 
(In millions) 

Weighted Average
Exercise Price
(In dollars) 

3.6  
3.6  
3.5
3.5  
3.5  
3.6  
3.4  
3.8  
4.2  
1.4  
34.1  

3.8   $
2.8  
1.2
3.5  
3.5  
2.1  
3.0  
3.6  
3.7  
4.9  
3.1   $

10.08  
15.64  
18.59
22.04  
24.14  
25.15  
26.69  
28.65  
35.92  
44.00  
24.13  

2.6
3.4
3.3
2.4
2.1
3.4
3.1
2.9
2.9
0.7
26.8

$

$

13.51
15.68
18.56
22.36
24.10
25.16
26.72
28.60
34.91
44.00
23.77

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 26.8 million shares of common stock were exercisable at an average exercise price of 
$23.77 per share. As of December 31, 2011, approximately 26.1 million shares of common stock were exercisable at a 
weighted-average exercise price of $21.51 per share. As of December 31, 2010, approximately 32.1 million shares of common 
stock were exercisable at a weighted-average exercise price of $20.96 per share. 

Restricted Stock Unit, Performance Share Award, and Restricted Stock Award Activities

RSUs and RSAs generally vest over a period of three to four years from the date of grant and PSAs generally vest after three 
years provided that certain annual performance targets and other vesting criteria are met. Until vested, RSUs and PSAs do not 
have the voting and dividend participation rights of common stock and the shares underlying the awards are not considered 
issued and outstanding.

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table summarizes the Company’s RSUs, RSAs, and PSAs activity and related information as of and for the year 
ended December 31, 2012 (in millions, except per share amounts and years):

Outstanding RSUs and PSAs

Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value per Share

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(In Years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value

Number of Shares

Balance at December 31, 2009

RSUs granted
RSUs assumed(1)
PSAs granted

RSUs vested

PSAs vested

RSUs canceled

     PSAs canceled

Balance at December 31, 2010

RSUs granted
PSAs granted(2)
RSUs vested

PSAs vested

RSUs canceled

     PSAs canceled

Balance at December 31, 2011

RSUs granted
RSUs assumed (4)(5)
PSAs granted(3)
RSAs assumed (5)
RSUs vested

PSAs vested

RSAs vested

RSUs canceled

PSAs canceled

Balance at December 31, 2012

As of December 31, 2012:

Vested and expected-to-vest RSUs, RSAs
   and PSAs

9.1

4.0

0.5

3.8
(1.8)
(0.4)
(0.6)
(0.4)
14.2

7.3
4.5
(1.7)
(0.8)
(1.0)
(2.9)
19.6

9.9

0.2

2.2

5.8
(3.1)
(1.9)
(0.7)
(2.9)
(2.3)
26.8

$

$

$

$

21.76

30.19

32.09

29.25

25.30

20.64

24.87

22.57

25.94

31.75
38.64

23.26

24.76

31.57

30.72

30.27

20.79

22.21

23.07

19.59

27.04

18.21

19.59

27.77

29.71

27.76

1.6

$

243.3

1.7

$

522.9

1.5

$

400.5

1.7

$

565.0

24.5

$

26.11

1.5

$

496.8

________________________________
(1)  RSUs assumed in connection with the acquisitions of Ankeena and Altor.
(2)  The number of shares subject to PSAs granted represents the aggregate maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to the 

award over its full term. The aggregate number of shares subject to these PSAs that would be issued if performance goals determined by 
the Compensation Committee are achieved is estimated at 1.9 million shares. Depending on achievement of such performance goals, the 
range of shares that could be issued under these awards is 0 to 4.5 million shares.

(3)  The number of shares subject to PSAs granted represents the aggregate maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to the 

award over its full term. The aggregate number of shares subject to these PSAs that would be issued if performance goals determined by 
the Compensation Committee are achieved at target is 0.9 million shares. Depending on achievement of such performance goals, the 
range of shares that could be issued under these awards is 0 to 2.2 million shares.

(4)  RSUs assumed in connection with the acquisition of Mykonos.
(5)  RSUs and RSAs assumed in connection with the acquisition of Contrail.

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Shares Available for Grant

Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table presents the stock activity and the total number of shares available for grant under the 2006 Plan as of 
December 31, 2012 (in millions):

Number of Shares
41.1
25.0
(25.4)
(3.1)
11.8
2.8
2.1
54.3

Balance at December 31, 2011

Additional shares authorized for issuance
RSUs and PSAs granted (1)
Options granted
RSUs and PSAs canceled (1)
Options canceled (2)
Options expired (2)

Balance at December 31, 2012
________________________________
(1)  RSUs and PSAs with a per share or unit purchase price lower than 100% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the 
day of the grant under the 2006 Plan are counted against shares authorized under the plan as two and one-tenth shares of common stock 
for each share subject to such award. The number of shares subject to PSAs granted represents the maximum number of shares that may 
be issued pursuant to the award over its full term.
Includes canceled or expired options under the 1996 Plan and the 2000 Plan that expired after May 18, 2006, which become available for 
grant under the 2006 Plan according to its terms.

(2) 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company's 2008 Purchase Plan is implemented in a series of offering periods, each six months in duration, or a shorter 
period as determined by the Board. Employees purchased approximately 3.5 million, 2.4 million, and 2.0 million shares of 
common stock through the 2008 Purchase Plan at an average exercise price of $16.26, $21.53, and $21.20 per share during 
fiscal years 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. 

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 9.5 million shares have been issued and 9.5 million shares remain available for future 
issuance under the 2008 Purchase Plan. 

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The weighted average assumptions used and the resulting estimates of fair value for stock options and the employee stock 
purchase plan were: 

Years Ended December 31,

Stock Options:
Volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life (years)
Dividend yield
Weighted-average fair value per share

Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

Volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life (years)
Dividend yield
Weighted-average fair value per share

2012

45%
0.7%
4.2
—
$8.47

47%
0.1%
0.5
—
$5.53

2011

43%
1.5%
4.1
—
$13.17

41%
0.2%
0.5
—
$7.48

2010

38%
2.0%
4.3
—
$9.77

35%
0.2%
0.5
—
$6.55

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The Company’s share-based compensation expense associated with stock options, employee stock purchases, RSUs, PSAs, and 
RSAs was recorded in the following cost and expense categories (in millions):

Cost of revenues - Product
Cost of revenues - Service
Research and development
Sales and marketing
General and administrative

Total

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

4.6
17.0
109.1
81.6
31.1
243.4

$

$

4.6
15.7
97.7
70.9
33.3
222.2

$

$

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense by award type (in millions): 

Options
Assumed options
RSUs and PSAs
Assumed RSAs
Assumed RSUs
Employee stock purchase plan
Other acquisition-related compensation

Total

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

57.9
0.2
158.8
4.8
0.1
20.8
0.8
243.4

$

$

76.2
—
123.1
—
—
18.5
4.4
222.2

$

$

4.4
13.5
78.5
54.9
30.7
182.0

81.5
0.8
81.8
—
0.6
13.1
4.2
182.0

As of December 31, 2012, approximately $69.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, 
related to unvested stock options will be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years, approximately 
$247.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to unvested RSUs and PSAs will 
be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.8 years and approximately $71.6 million  of unrecognized 
compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to unvested RSAs will be recognized over a weighted-average 
period of approximately 3.4 years.

401(k) Plan

The Company maintains a savings and retirement plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 
amended (the "IRC"). Employees meeting the eligibility requirements, as defined under the IRC, may contribute up to the 
statutory limits each year. The Company has matched employee contributions since January 1, 2001, currently matching 30% 
of all eligible employee contributions. All matching contributions vest immediately. The Company’s matching contributions to 
the plan totaled $20.2 million, $16.3 million, and $13.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, 
respectively.

Deferred Compensation Plan

The Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation (“NQDC”) plan is an unfunded and unsecured deferred compensation 
arrangement. Under the NQDC plan, officers and other senior employees may elect to defer a portion of their compensation 
and contribute such amounts to one or more investment funds. The NQDC plan assets are included within short-term 
investments, and offsetting obligations are included within accrued compensation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The 
investments are considered trading securities and are reported at fair value. The realized and unrealized holding gains and 
losses related to these investments are recorded in other expense, net, and the offsetting compensation expense is recorded as 
operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The deferred compensation liability under the NQDC plan 
was approximately $12.6 million and $9.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. For 
additional information regarding the Company's NQDC, see Note 4, Cash Equivalents and Investments. 

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Note 13. Segments

Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) allocates resources and assesses performance based on financial 
information of the Company’s divisions. In fiscal 2012, the Company reorganized its operations into two reportable segments 
principally by product families: PSD and SSD.  As a result of the change, product families and services were organized within 
the two divisions based on homogeneity of products and technology.

To provide improved visibility and comparability, the Company reclassified segment operating results for 2011 and 2010 to 
conform with the 2012 organizational realignments.

The Company’s PSD segment primarily offers scalable routing and switching products that are used in service provider, 
enterprise, and public sector networks to control and direct network traffic from data centers, core, edge, aggregation, campus, 
Wide Area Networks ("WANs"), branch, and customer premise equipment level. The Company's PSD segment consists of 
routing, switching, and security/other products and services. Routing includes products and services from the ACX, E, M, MX, 
PTX and T Series. Switching primarily consists of products and services for EX Series and wireless local area network 
solutions, as well as QFabric™. Security/other include products and services from the branch SRX, branch firewall, and J 
Series, as well as the network application platform, Junos® Space.

The Company's SSD segment offers solutions that meet a broad array of our customers’ priorities, from protecting the users, 
applications and data on the network to providing network services across a distributed infrastructure. The SSD segment 
primarily consists of security/other and routing products and services. Security/other includes High-End SRX services and 
vGW Virtual Gateways, High-End Firewall, virtual private network systems and appliances, secure socket layer virtual private 
network appliances, intrusion detection and prevention appliances, wide area network optimization platforms, and Junos Pulse. 
Routing primarily consists of Routing Services Software and Mobile Applications (such as MobileNextTM).

The CODM does not allocate to the Company's business segments certain operating expenses managed separately at the 
corporate level. Direct costs and operating expenses, such as standard cost of goods sold, research and development, and 
product marketing expenses, are generally applied to each segment. Indirect costs, such as manufacturing overhead and other 
cost of revenues, are allocated based on factors including headcount, usage, and revenue. Segment contribution margin 
provides supplemental data on operational performance and is comprised of these direct costs and operating expenses, as well 
as these indirect costs. Corporate unallocated expenses includes: sales, marketing, general and administrative costs, share-based 
compensation, amortization of purchased intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, gains or losses on equity 
investments, other expense, net, income taxes, and certain other charges. Segment contribution margin excludes these corporate 
unallocated expenses.

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The following table summarizes financial information for each segment used by the CODM (in millions):

PSD product revenues:

Routing

Switching

Security/other

Total PSD product revenues

PSD service revenues

Total PSD revenues

SSD product revenues:

Security/other

Routing

Total SSD product revenues

SSD service revenues

Total SSD revenues

Total net revenues

Segment contribution margin:

PSD

SSD

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

1,946.8

$

2,166.0

$

2,034.7

554.8

182.5

2,684.1

834.3

3,518.4

493.3

84.7

578.0
269.0

847.0

495.8

213.2

2,875.0

713.3

3,588.3

490.6

112.7

603.3
257.1

860.4

377.7

211.1

2,623.5

603.3

3,226.8

539.4

95.8

635.2
231.3

866.5

4,365.4

4,448.7

4,093.3

1,409.4

340.6

1,750.0

(1,068.7)
(32.3)
(243.4)
(1.1)
(99.7)
(2.0)
5.3
308.1
(16.6)
291.5

$

1,586.2

345.0

1,931.2

(1,013.9)
(27.1)
(222.2)
(9.3)
(30.6)
(9.6)
—
618.5
(46.8)
571.7

$

1,477.9

405.0

1,882.9

(901.2)
(8.6)
(182.0)
(6.4)
(10.8)
(6.3)
—
767.6

10.6

778.2

Total segment contribution margin

Corporate unallocated expenses (1)
Amortization of purchased intangible assets (2)
Share-based compensation expense

Share-based payroll tax expense
Restructuring and other charges (3)
Acquisition-related charges (4)
Other unallocated expense
Total operating income

Other (expense) income, net

Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest

$

________________________________
(1)  Amount includes unallocated costs for global functions such as sales, marketing, and general and administrative.
(2)  Amount includes amortization expense of purchased intangible assets reported in operating expenses and in cost of revenues.
(3)  Amount includes restructuring and other charges reported in operating expenses and in cost of revenues.
(4)  Amount includes acquisition-related costs reported in operating expenses and in cost of revenues.

Depreciation expense allocated to the PSD segment was $121.0 million, $109.5 million, $114.8 million and in the years ended 
December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. The depreciation expense allocated to the SSD segment was $33.7 million, 
$32.7 million, and $32.0 million in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. 

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Juniper Networks, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

The Company attributes revenues to geographic region based on the customer’s ship-to location. The following table shows net 
revenues by geographic region (in millions):

Americas:

United States
Other

Total Americas

Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Asia Pacific

Total

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

2,067.5
218.4
2,285.9
1,266.3
813.2
4,365.4

$

$

2,015.8
222.2
2,238.0
1,339.8
870.9
4,448.7

$

$

1,890.1
205.5
2,095.6
1,189.3
808.4
4,093.3

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2010, Verizon accounted for 10.3% and 10.4% of net revenues, respectively, 
and was reported in the Company's PSD and SSD segments. During the year ended December 31, 2011, no single customer 
accounted for 10% or more of net revenues. 

The Company tracks assets by physical location. The majority of the Company’s assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 
and investments, as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, were attributable to U.S. operations. For the years ended 
December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, gross property and equipment held in the U.S., as a percentage of total property 
and equipment, was approximately 83% and 80%, respectively. Although management reviews asset information on a corporate 
level and allocates depreciation expense by segment, the CODM does not review asset information on a segment basis.

Note 14.  Income Taxes 

The components of income before the provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interest are summarized as follows (in 
millions):  

Domestic
Foreign

Total income before provision for income taxes and 
   noncontrolling interest

The provision for income taxes is summarized as follows (in millions):  

Current provision:

Federal
States
Foreign

Total current provision
Deferred (benefit) provision:

Federal
States
Foreign

Total deferred (benefit) provision

Income tax benefits attributable to employee stock plan activity

Total provision for income taxes

93

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

114.1   $
177.4  

218.4   $
353.3  

291.5   $

571.7   $

370.6
407.6

778.2

2012

Years Ended December 31,
2011

2010

94.3   $
8.4  
37.1  
139.8  

(28.8)  
(1.5)  
3.5  
(26.8)  
(8.0)  
105.0   $

19.5   $
0.9  
47.8  
68.2  

23.0  
0.6  
(3.6)  
20.0  
58.5  
146.7   $

(8.4)
1.0
44.2
36.8

57.5
14.0
(7.5)
64.0
58.0
158.8

$

$

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The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory rate to income before 
provision for income taxes as follows (in millions):  

Expected provision at 35% rate
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Foreign income at different tax rates
R&D credits
Stock-based compensation
Temporary differences not currently benefited
Equity investment gain on acquisition
Other

Total provision for income taxes

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

102.0   $
2.0  
(11.6)  
(0.5)  
22.4  
—  

(5.3)
(4.0)  
105.0   $

200.1   $
2.0  
(50.4)  
(21.3)  
16.7  
—  
—
(0.4)  
146.7   $

272.4
6.2
(71.5)
(18.6)
(40.2)
10.2
(1.8)
2.1
158.8

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of tax carry-forward items and temporary differences between the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant 
components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in millions):  

Deferred tax assets:

Net operating loss carry-forwards
Foreign tax credit carry-forwards
Research and other credit carry-forwards
Deferred revenue
Stock-based compensation
Reserves and accruals not currently deductible
Other

Total deferred tax assets

Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:

Property and equipment basis differences
Purchased intangibles
Unremitted foreign earnings
Other

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

As of December 31,

2012

2011

10.0   $
58.0  
95.3  
100.8  
97.5  
283.2  
32.5  
677.3
(141.0)  
536.3  

(112.1)  
(58.8)  
(229.1)  
(1.2)  

(401.2)  
135.1   $

4.4
48.7
86.3
94.0
91.2
255.9
31.0
611.5
(145.2)
466.3

(87.0)
(53.2)
(210.5)
—

(350.7)
115.6

$

$

As of December 31, 2012, and 2011, the Company had a valuation allowance on its U.S. domestic deferred tax assets of 
approximately $141.0 million and $145.2 million, respectively. The balance at December 31, 2012 consisted of approximately 
$94.8 million and $9.7 million against the Company's California and Massachusetts deferred tax assets, respectively, which the 
Company believes are not more likely than not to be utilized in future years. The remaining deferred tax assets on which the 
Company recorded a valuation allowance are approximately $36.5 million related to losses that are capital in nature and may 
carry forward to offset future capital gains. The valuation allowance decreased by $4.2 million and increased $23.0 million in 
the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The 2012 decrease relates to the utilization of losses that are capital 
in nature. Approximately $13.7 million and $9.7 million of the 2011 increase were due to changes in income apportioned to 
California and Massachusetts, respectively. The income apportioned to Massachusetts and California impacts the future taxable 
income within these states for the years in which the deferred tax assets are expected to be realized or settled.

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As of December 31, 2012, the Company had federal and California net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $24.9 
million and $39.6 million, respectively. The Company also had California tax credit carry-forwards of approximately $184.0 
million. Approximately $14.8 million of the benefit from the California tax credit carry-forwards will be credited to additional 
paid-in capital when realized on the Company's income tax returns. Unused net operating loss carry-forwards will expire at 
various dates beginning in the year 2013. The California tax credit carry-forwards will carry forward indefinitely. 

The Company provides U.S. income taxes on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries unless the subsidiaries' earnings are 
considered indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. The Company has made no provision for U.S. income taxes on 
approximately $1,609.1 million of cumulative undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries through December 31, 
2012, because it is the Company's intention to permanently reinvest such earnings. If such earnings were distributed, the 
Company would accrue additional income tax expense of approximately $483.4 million. These earnings are considered 
indefinitely invested in operations outside of the U.S., as we intend to utilize these amounts to fund future expansion of our 
international operations. 

As of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $136.1 million, $132.2 
million, and $116.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, approximately $122.4 million of the $136.1 million gross 
unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. 

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the Company's total gross unrecognized tax benefits was as follows (in 
millions): 

Balance at December 31, 2011
Tax positions related to current year:

Additions

Tax positions related to prior years:

Additions
Reductions

Settlements
Lapses in statutes of limitations
Balance at December 31, 2012

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

132.2   $

116.4   $

183.6

8.8  

17.6  

13.9

0.9  
—  
(1.2)  
(4.6)  
136.1   $

6.4  
—  
(5.4)  
(2.8)  
132.2   $

—
(73.8)
(1.6)
(5.7)
116.4

$

As of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits 
of $16.7 million, $17.3 million, and $18.9 million, respectively, within other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets. In accordance with the Company's accounting policy, accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits 
are recognized as a component of tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company recognized a benefit 
for net interest and penalties of $0.6 million and $1.6 million, and an expense of $4.6 million in its Consolidated Statements of 
Operations during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. 

The Company engages in continuous discussions and negotiations with tax authorities regarding tax matters in various 
jurisdictions. There is a greater than remote likelihood that the balance of the gross unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by 
$0 to $42.0 million within the next twelve months due to lapses of applicable statutes of limitation and the completion of tax 
review cycles in various tax jurisdictions.  

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company resolved an audit by a state tax authority for the years from 2002 through 
2004. As a result of the settlement, the Company recorded a tax benefit of approximately $7.0 million including interest and 
penalties.

During 2010, the Company recognized approximately $73.4 million of tax benefits related to share-based compensation, which 
the Company had previously recorded as unrecognized tax benefits in 2009. On March 22, 2010, the Court overturned its May 
27, 2009 decision in Xilinx v. Commissioner and affirmed the original U.S. Tax Court decision, which held in favor of the 
taxpayer. While Juniper Networks was not a named party to the case, the Court's decision eliminates the uncertainty regarding 
the benefit of the tax position taken by the Company in certain years prior to fiscal 2004 relative to the allocable transfer price 
of share-based compensation related to the Company's intangible development costs. The Court's decision affirms that the value 
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cost sharing agreements between related parties. In light of the Court's decision, the Company has determined that the tax 
benefit recognized under its prior tax position is more likely than not to be sustained.

The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, Juniper Networks or one or more of its subsidiaries files income tax 
returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business the 
Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as Ireland, 
Hong Kong, U.K., France, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, China, Australia, India, and the U.S. With few exceptions, the 
Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, and non-U.S. income tax examinations for years before 2004, 
although carry-forward attributes that were generated prior to 2004 may still be adjusted upon examination by the Internal 
Revenue Service ("IRS") if the attributes either have been or will be used in a future period. 

The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for the 2004 through 2009 tax years. The Company is also subject to 
two separate ongoing examinations by the India tax authorities for the 2004 tax year and 2004 through 2008 tax years, 
respectively. Additionally, the Company has not reached a final resolution with the IRS on an adjustment it proposed for the 
1999 and 2000 tax years. The Company is not aware of any other examination by taxing authorities in any other major 
jurisdictions in which it files income tax returns as of December 31, 2012. 

In 2011, as part of the 2005 and 2006 IRS audit, the Company received a proposed adjustment related to its intercompany R&D 
cost sharing arrangement for the license of intangibles acquired in 2005. In 2009, as part of the 2004 IRS audit, the Company 
received a similar proposed adjustment related to the license of intangibles acquired in 2004. 

In 2008, the Company received a proposed adjustment from the India tax authorities related to the 2004 tax year. In 2009, the 
India tax authorities commenced a separate investigation of our 2004 through 2008 tax returns and are disputing the Company's 
determination of taxable income due to the cost basis of certain fixed assets. The Company accrued $4.6 million in penalties 
and interest in 2009 related to this matter. The Company understands that the India tax authorities may issue an initial 
assessment that is substantially higher than this amount. As a result, in accordance with the administrative and judicial process 
in India, the Company may be required to make payments that are substantially higher than the amount accrued in order to 
ultimately settle this issue. The Company strongly believes that any assessment it may receive in excess of the amount accrued 
would be inconsistent with applicable India tax laws and intends to defend this position vigorously. 

The Company is pursuing all available administrative procedures relative to the matters referenced above. The Company 
believes that it has adequately provided for any reasonably foreseeable outcomes related to these proposed adjustments and the 
ultimate resolution of these matters is unlikely to have a material effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of 
operations; however there is still a possibility that an adverse outcome of these matters could have a material effect on its 
consolidated financial condition and results of operations. 

Note 15. Net Income per Share

The Company computed basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Juniper Networks common stockholders as 
follows (in millions, except per share amounts):

Numerator:

Net income attributable to Juniper Networks

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net income per share
Dilutive effect of employee stock awards
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net income
   per share

Net income per share attributable to Juniper Networks common
   stockholders:

Basic
Diluted

Years Ended December 31,

2012

2011

2010

$

$

$
$

186.5

$

425.1

$

618.4

520.9
5.3

529.8
11.6

526.2

$

541.4

$

0.36
0.35

$
$

0.80
0.79

$
$

522.4
16.4

538.8

1.18
1.15

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Basic net income per share is computed using net income available to common stockholders and the weighted-average number 
of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using net income available to common 
stockholders and the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares 
outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential common shares consist of common shares issuable upon exercise of stock 
options, employee stock purchase plan issuances, and vesting of RSUs, RSAs, and PSAs.

The Company excludes both outstanding stock options with exercise prices that are greater than the average market price and 
RSUs and RSAs with grant date fair market value that are greater than the average market price from the calculation of diluted 
net income per share because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The Company includes the common shares underlying PSAs in 
the calculation of diluted net income per share when they become contingently issuable and excludes such shares when they are 
not contingently issuable. Potentially dilutive common shares of approximately 32.3 million, 17.4 million, and 14.0 million 
shares were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended 
December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. 

Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The following table summarizes the Company’s future principal contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012 (in millions):

Total

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Thereafter

Operating leases

$

266.1

$

53.5

$

45.7

$

37.2

$

28.6

$

24.2

$

Purchase commitments

Long-term debt

Interest payment on 
  long-term debt

Other contractual obligations

158.6

1,000.0

826.2

179.3

158.6

—

46.9

172.2

—

—

46.9

4.7

—

—

46.9

2.4

—

300.0

41.9

—

—

—

37.6

—

76.9

—

700.0

606.0

—

Total

$ 2,430.2

$

431.2

$

97.3

$

86.5

$

370.5

$

61.8

$ 1,382.9

Operating Leases

The Company leases its facilities and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating leases that expire at various dates 
through November 30, 2022. Certain leases require the Company to pay variable costs such as taxes, maintenance, and 
insurance and include renewal options and escalation clauses. Future minimum payments under the non-cancelable operating 
leases totaled $266.1 million as of December 31, 2012. Rent expense for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was approximately $63.2 
million, $65.7 million, and $55.9 million, respectively. 

Purchase Commitments

In order to reduce manufacturing lead times and ensure adequate component supply, contract manufacturers utilized by the 
Company place NCNR orders for components based on the Company’s build forecasts. As of December 31, 2012, there were 
NCNR component orders placed by the contract manufacturers with a value of $158.6 million. The contract manufacturers use 
the components to build products based on the Company’s forecasts and customer purchase orders received by the Company. 
Generally, the Company does not own the components and title to the products transfers from the contract manufacturers to the 
Company and immediately to the Company’s customers upon delivery at a designated shipment location. The Company 
establishes a liability for NCNR commitments for carrying charges, quantities in excess of our demand forecasts, or obsolete 
materials charges for components purchased by contract manufacturers to meet the Company’s forecast or customer orders. As 
of December 31, 2012, the Company had accrued $27.7 million based on its estimate of such charges.

Long-Term Debt and Interest Payment on Long-Term Debt

As of December 31, 2012, the Company held long-term debt consisting of senior notes with a carrying value of $999.2 million. 
Of these Notes, $300.0 million will mature in 2016 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.10%, $300.0 million will mature in 
2021 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.60%, and $400.0 million will mature in 2041 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 

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5.95%. Interest on the Notes is payable semiannually. See Note 10, Long-Term Debt and Financing, for further discussion of 
the Company's long-term debt.

Other Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2012, other contractual obligations primarily consisted of $124.2 million in indemnity-related and service 
related escrows, required by certain asset purchases and acquisitions completed in 2005, 2010, 2011, and 2012, and $55.1 
million in campus build-out obligations.

Tax Liabilities

In addition to the table, as of December 31, 2012, the Company had $112.4 million included in long-term liabilities in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets for unrecognized tax positions. At this time, the Company is unable to make a reasonably reliable 
estimate of the timing of payments related to this amount due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes.

Guarantees 

The Company enters into agreements with customers that contain indemnification provisions relating to potential situations 
where claims could be alleged that the Company’s products infringe the intellectual property rights of a third-party. The 
Company also has financial guarantees consisting of guarantees of product and service performance, guarantees related to 
third-party customer-financing arrangements, customs and duties guarantees, and standby letters of credit for certain lease 
facilities. As of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $12.6 million and $19.9 million, respectively, in 
bank guarantees and standby letters of credit related to these financial guarantees.

Legal Proceedings 

The Company is involved in disputes, litigation, and other legal actions, including, but not limited to, the matters described 
below. The Company is aggressively defending its current litigation matters, and while there can be no assurances and the 
outcome of these matters is currently not determinable, the Company currently believes that there are no existing claims or 
proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position. There are many uncertainties associated 
with any litigation, and these actions or other third-party claims against the Company may cause the Company to incur costly 
litigation and/or substantial settlement charges. In addition, the resolution of any intellectual property litigation may require the 
Company to make royalty payments, which could adversely affect gross margins in future periods. If any of those events were 
to occur, the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be adversely affected. The 
actual liability in any such matters may be materially different from the Company's estimates, if any, which could result in the 
need to adjust the liability and record additional expenses. Unless otherwise noted below, during the period presented, we have 
not: recorded any accrual for loss contingencies associated with such legal proceedings; determined that an unfavorable 
outcome is probable or reasonably possible; or determined that the amount or range of any possible loss is reasonably 
estimable.

2011 Federal Securities Class Action 

On August 15, 2011, a purported securities class action lawsuit, captioned City of Royal Oak Retirement System v. Juniper 
Networks, Inc., et al., Case No. 11-cv-04003-LHK, was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of 
California naming the Company and certain of its officers and directors as defendants. The complaint alleges that the 
defendants made false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business and prospects. Plaintiffs seek an 
unspecified amount of monetary damages on behalf of the purported class. On January 9, 2012 the Court appointed City of 
Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System and City of Bristol Pension Fund as lead plaintiffs. Lead plaintiffs allege that 
defendants made false and misleading statements about the Company's business and future prospects, and failed to adequately 
disclose the impact of certain changes in accounting rules. Lead plaintiffs purport to assert claims for violations of Sections 10
(b), 20(a) and 20A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5 on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise 
acquired Juniper Networks' common stock between July 20, 2010 and July 26, 2011, inclusive. On March 14, 2012, Defendants 
filed motions to dismiss lead plaintiffs' amended complaint. On July 23, 2012, the Court issued an order dismissing the action 
and giving lead plaintiffs leave to file an amended complaint. Lead plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint on August 
20, 2012. Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint on September 17, 2012, and lead plaintiffs filed 
their opposition on October 22, 2012. Defendants filed their reply brief on November 8, 2012. A hearing on the motion to 
dismiss is scheduled for May 16, 2013.

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2011 California State Derivative Lawsuits  

Between August 22 and September 9, 2011, four purported shareholder derivative actions were filed in the Superior Court of 
the State of California, County of Santa Clara, naming certain of the Company's officers and directors as defendants. The 
Company is named only as a nominal defendant in the actions. The actions were consolidated as In re Juniper Networks, Inc. 
Shareholder Litigation, Case No. 1-11-CV-207701 (Lead Case), by order dated September 12, 2011. The complaints are 
generally based upon the disclosures and alleged omissions challenged in the securities class action. The complaints purport to 
assert claims against the defendants for breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, 
and waste of corporate assets. The complaints seek, among other relief, damages in an unspecified amount, restitution, and 
attorneys' fees and costs. On March 8, 2012, the Company filed a motion to stay the action until resolution of the federal 
securities class action discussed above, and also filed a demurrer seeking to dismiss the action for the reason that plaintiffs lack 
standing. The plaintiffs filed oppositions to both motions on April 5, 2012. Defendants filed reply briefs on May 7, 2012. At a 
hearing on July 27, 2012, the Court ordered that the actions be stayed until such time as the federal court issues an order 
denying a motion to dismiss in the securities class action, City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System v. Juniper 
Networks, Inc. et al., Case No. CV-11-4003-LHK. The Court deferred deciding the demurrer pending the stay.

2011 Federal Derivative Lawsuit

On September 27, 2011 and December 28, 2011, two purported shareholder derivative actions, captioned Ratinova v. Johnson, 
et al., Case No. 11-cv-04792 and Lisa E. Coppola, ERA v. Johnson, et al., Case No. 11-cv-06667, respectively, were filed in the 
United States District Court for the Northern District of California naming certain of the Company's officers and directors as 
defendants. The Company is named only as a nominal defendant in the action. Like the state derivative actions, the federal 
derivative lawsuits are generally based upon the disclosures and alleged omissions challenged in the securities class action. The 
complaints purport to assert claims against the defendants for breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment. The complaints 
seek, among other relief, damages in an unspecified amount, restitution, and attorneys' fees and costs. By order dated January 
30, 2012, the Court consolidated the actions as In re Juniper Networks, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Master File No. 
11-cv-04792-LHK. On February 3, 2012, the parties filed a stipulation in which the parties requested that the Court stay the 
action until such time as the Court entered an order denying a motion to dismiss in the related federal securities class action 
described above. On February 6, 2012, the Court granted the parties' stipulation.

IRS Notices of Proposed Adjustments

The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for the 2004 through 2009 tax years. Additionally, the Company has 
not reached a final resolution with the IRS on an adjustment it proposed for the 1999 and 2000 tax years. 

In May 2011, as part of the 2005 and 2006 IRS audit, the Company received a proposed adjustment related to its intercompany 
R&D cost sharing arrangement for the license of intangibles acquired in 2005. In 2009, as part of the 2004 IRS audit, the 
Company received a similar proposed adjustment related to the license of intangibles acquired in 2004. The combined 
estimated incremental tax liabilities related to these proposed adjustments would be approximately $900.0 million, excluding 
interest and penalties. The Company has filed protests to the proposed deficiencies which are under review by the Appeals 
Division of the IRS.

The Company is pursuing all available administrative procedures relative to the IRS audit matters referenced above. The 
Company believes that it has adequately provided for any reasonably foreseeable outcomes related to these proposed 
adjustments and the ultimate resolution of these matters is unlikely to have a material effect on its consolidated financial 
condition or results of operations; however there is still a possibility that an adverse outcome of these matters could have a 
material effect on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

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Note 17. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

The tables below sets forth selected unaudited financial data for each quarter of the two years ended December 31, 2012 (in 
millions, except per share amounts): 

Year Ended December 31, 2012

First Quarter

  Second Quarter

  Third Quarter(1)

  Fourth Quarter

$

771.9   $

260.6  

804.7   $

269.1  

838.2   $

280.1  

1,032.5  

1,073.8  

1,118.3  

847.3

293.5

1,140.8

Net revenues:

Product

Service

Total net revenues

Cost of revenues:

Product

Service

Total cost of revenues (2)

Gross margin

Operating expenses:

Research and development

Sales and marketing

General and administrative

Amortization of purchased intangibles
Restructuring and other charges(2)
Acquisition-related charges(3)
Total operating expenses

Operating income

Other (expense) income, net

Income before income taxes and noncontrolling 
   interest

Income tax provision

Consolidated net income
Adjust for net loss attributable to noncontrolling 
    interest
Net income attributable to Juniper Networks

Net income per share attributable to Juniper 
   Networks common stockholders:(4)

Basic

Diluted

$

$

$

280.6  

117.8

398.4  

634.1  

269.6  

257.7  

54.7  

1.2  

2.0  

1.2

586.4  

47.7  
(24.4)  

23.3  

7.0  

16.3  

—  

16.3   $

0.03   $

0.03   $

292.6  

113.3

405.9  

667.9  

268.7  

259.5  

48.8  

1.2  

3.2  
(0.2)
581.2  

86.7  

2.8  

89.5  

31.8  

57.7  

—  

57.7   $

0.11   $

0.11   $

334.7  

109.8

444.5  

673.8  

288.2  

261.0  

49.4  

1.1  

31.0  

0.3

631.0  

42.8  
(4.0)  

38.8  

22.0  

16.8  

—  

16.8   $

0.03   $

0.03   $

296.1

111.7

407.8

733.0

275.1

263.8

50.7

1.2

10.6

0.7

602.1

130.9

9.0

139.9

44.2

95.7

—

95.7

0.19

0.19

_______________________________
(1)   During the third quarter of 2012, the Company recorded net out of period adjustments reducing income before income taxes and 

noncontrolling interest by $8.2 million. These net adjustments resulted in increased research and development expense by $18.6 million 
related to prototype development costs, partially offset by increased net revenues of $6.2 million related to the reversal of certain revenue 
obligations and reduced cost of revenues by $4.2 million related to inventory purchases. The Company assessed the materiality of these 
adjustments, using relevant quantitative and qualitative factors, and determined that these adjustments, both individually and in the 
aggregate, were not material to any previously reported period.
In the third quarter of 2012, the Company implemented the 2012 Restructuring Plan for workforce reductions, facility consolidations or 
closures, and supply chain and procurement efficiencies and recorded restructuring charges of $29.5 million. In connection with its 
restructuring activities, the Company also recorded certain inventory and intangible asset impairment charges totaling $52.4 million to 
cost of revenues. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company continued to implement restructuring activities under the 2012 
Restructuring Plan.

(2)  

(3)   Acquisition-related and other charges comprised of direct and indirect costs such as financial advisory, legal, and due diligence, as well 

as integration costs related to the acquisitions completed in 2011 and 2012. 

(4)   Net income per share attributable to Juniper Network stockholders is computed independently. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly net 

income per share may not equal the total computed for the fiscal year or any cumulative interim period.

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Year Ended December 31, 2011

First Quarter

  Second Quarter

  Third Quarter

  Fourth Quarter

Net revenues:

Product

Service

Total net revenues

Cost of revenues:

Product(1)
Service

Total cost of revenues

Gross margin

Operating expenses:

Research and development

Sales and marketing

General and administrative

Amortization of purchased intangibles
Restructuring and other charges(2)
Acquisition-related charges(1)
Total operating expenses

Operating income

Other expense, net
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling 
   interest
Income tax provision

Consolidated net income
Adjust for net loss attributable to noncontrolling 
    interest
Net income attributable to Juniper Networks

Net income per share attributable to Juniper 
   Networks common stockholders:(3)

Basic

Diluted

$

877.4   $

224.2  

891.4   $

229.1  

861.9   $

243.9  

1,101.6  

1,120.5  

1,105.8  

847.5

273.3

1,120.8

265.7  

100.0

365.7  

735.9  

262.0  

246.3  

44.9  

1.5  
(0.3)  
4.1

558.5  

177.4  
(6.5)  

170.9  

41.3  

129.6  

292.4  

105.9

398.3  

722.2  

257.3  

246.6  

44.3  

1.3  
(0.9)  
2.7

551.3  

170.9  
(13.7)  

157.2  

41.7  

115.5  

0.1  

129.7   $

—  

115.5   $

0.24   $

0.24   $

0.22   $

0.21   $

$

$

$

286.6  

107.6

394.2  

711.6  

257.1  

254.9  

44.5  

1.3  

16.8  

—

574.6  

137.0  
(15.9)  

121.1  

37.4  

83.7  

—  

83.7   $

0.16   $

0.16   $

310.6

111.3

421.9

698.9

250.5

253.2

45.5

1.2

15.0

0.3

565.7

133.2
(10.7)

122.5

26.3

96.2

—

96.2

0.18

0.18

_______________________________
(1)   Acquisition-related and other charges comprised of direct and indirect costs such as financial advisory, legal, and due diligence, as well 

as integration costs related to the acquisitions completed in 2010 and 2011. 

(2)   Restructuring and other charges consisted of restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. In the third quarter of 2011, the 

Company implemented the 2011 Restructuring Plan for workforce reduction and recorded restructuring charges of $16.8 million. In the 
fourth quarter of 2011, the Company recorded a charge of $13.5 million associated with an abandoned in-process internal used software 
project. 

(3)   Net income per share attributable to Juniper Network stockholders is computed independently. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly net 

income per share may not equal the total computed for the fiscal year or any cumulative interim period.

Note 18. Subsequent Event

Stock Repurchases 

Subsequent to December 31, 2012, through the filing of this Report, the Company repurchased 3.6 million shares of its 
common stock, for $79.9 million at an average purchase price of $22.20 per share, under the 2012 Stock Repurchase Program. 
All of the 3.6 million shares were settled prior to the filing of this Report. Under the 2012 Stock Repurchase Program, the 
Company has $488.3 million authorized funds remaining as of the filing date. Purchases under the Company's stock repurchase 
program are subject to a review of the circumstances in place at the time and will be made from time to time as permitted by 
securities laws and other legal requirements. This program may be discontinued at any time.

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ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None. 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

(a) Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: See "Management's Annual Report on Internal 
Control over Financial Reporting" under Item 8 of Part II of this Report, which report is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) For the “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,” see the report under Item 8 of Part II of this Report, 
which report is incorporated herein by reference. 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Attached, as exhibits to this Report are certifications of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, which are 
required in accordance with Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This 
“Controls and Procedures” section includes information concerning the controls and related evaluations referred to in the 
certifications and it should be read in conjunction with the certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics 
presented.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal 
executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and 
procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our principal 
executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure 
controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit 
under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and 
Exchange Commission rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal 
executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2012 that have 
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), does not expect that 
our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control 
system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control 
system’s objectives will be met. Our controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that our control 
system’s objective will be met and our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective 
at the reasonable assurance level. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the 
benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, 
no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all 
control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the 
realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. 
Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by 
management override of these controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the 
likelihood of future events. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over 
time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with 
policies or procedures.

ITEM 9B. Other Information

None 

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ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 

PART III

We have adopted a Worldwide Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer and all other 
employees. This code of ethics is posted on our website at www.juniper.net, and may be found as follows: 

1. From our main Web page, first click on “Company” and then on “Investor Relations.” 

2. Next, select Corporate Governance and then click on “Worldwide Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.” 

Alternatively, you may obtain a free copy of this code of ethics by contacting the Investor Relations Department at our 
corporate offices by calling 1-408-936-5396 or by sending an e-mail message to investor-relations@juniper.net. 

We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a 
provision of this code of ethics by posting such information on our Website, at the address and location specified above. 

For information with respect to our Executive Officers, see Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, under 
“Executive Officers of the Registrant.” 

Information concerning our directors, including director nominations, and our audit committee and audit committee financial 
expert, appearing in our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC in connection with the 2013 Annual Meeting of 
Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) under “Corporate Governance Principles and Board Matters,” “Director Compensation” 
and “Election of Directors” is incorporated herein by reference. 

Information concerning Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance appearing in the Proxy Statement under 
“Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 11. Executive Compensation

Information concerning executive compensation appearing in the Proxy Statement under “Executive Compensation” is 
incorporated herein by reference. 

Information concerning compensation committee interlocks and insider participation appearing in the Proxy Statement under 
“Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” is incorporated herein by reference. 

Information concerning the compensation committee report appearing in the Proxy Statement under “Compensation Committee 
Report” is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information concerning the security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management appearing in the Proxy Statement, 
under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters,” is incorporated 
herein by reference. 

Information concerning our equity compensation plan information appearing in the Proxy Statement, under “Equity 
Compensation Plan Information,” is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information appearing in the Proxy Statement under the heading “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” is 
incorporated herein by reference. 

The information appearing in the Proxy Statement under the heading “Board Independence” is incorporated herein by 
reference.

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ITEM 14. 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information concerning principal accountant fees and services and the audit committee's preapproval policies and procedures 
appearing in the Proxy Statement under the headings “Principal Accountant Fees and Services” is incorporated herein by 
reference.

PART IV

ITEM 15. 

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)  The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1. Consolidated Financial Statements 

See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at Item 8 herein. 

2. Financial Statement Schedules 

The following financial statement schedule is included as part of this Report: 

Schedule
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Account

Page
107

Schedules not listed above have been omitted because the information required to be set forth therein is not applicable or is 
shown in the financial statements or notes herein. 

3. Exhibits 

See Exhibit Index in this Report. 

(b) Exhibits 

See Exhibit Index in this Report. 

(c) None 

Juniper, Juniper Networks, Junos, Mykonos, and QFabric are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United 
States and other countries.

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SIGNATURES 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Juniper Networks, Inc.

February 26, 2013 By:

/s/ Robyn M. Denholm

Robyn M. Denholm
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal
Financial Officer)

February 26, 2013 By:

/s/ Gene Zamiska

Gene Zamiska
Vice President, Corporate Finance
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY 

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and 
appoints Mitchell Gaynor and Robyn M. Denholm, and each of them individually, as his or her attorney-in-fact, each with full 
power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on 
Form 10-K, and to file the same with, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or his or her substitute, may do or 
cause to be done by virtue hereof. 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. 

Signature

Title

Date

/s/  Kevin R. Johnson

Kevin R. Johnson

/s/  Robyn M. Denholm

Robyn M. Denholm

/s/  Gene Zamiska

Gene Zamiska

/s/  Scott Kriens

Scott Kriens

/s/  Pradeep Sindhu

Pradeep Sindhu

  Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer) 

February 26, 2013

  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial

Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

February 26, 2013

  Vice President, Corporate Finance (Principal

February 26, 2013

Accounting Officer)

  Chairman of the Board

February 26, 2013

  Chief Technical Officer and Vice Chairman of

February 26, 2013

the Board

/s/  Robert M. Calderoni

  Director

February 26, 2013

Robert M. Calderoni

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Signature

Title

Date

/s/  Mary B. Cranston

 Mary B. Cranston

/s/  Mercedes Johnson
Mercedes Johnson

/s/  Michael Lawrie

 Michael Lawrie

  Director

  Director

  Director

February 26, 2013

February 26, 2013

February 26, 2013

/s/  William F. Meehan

  Director

February 26, 2013

 William F. Meehan

/s/  David Schlotterbeck

  Director

February 26, 2013

David Schlotterbeck

/s/  William R. Stensrud

  Director

February 26, 2013

William R. Stensrud

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

2012
2011
2010

Sales Returns Reserve

2012
2011
2010

Juniper Networks, Inc. 

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Account
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 
 (In millions)

Balance at
Beginning of
Year

Charged to
(Reversed from)
Costs and
Expenses

Write-offs, 
Net of
Recoveries

Balance at 
End of 
Year

9.5   $
10.1   $
9.1   $

0.1   $
(0.2)   $
1.2   $

(0.1)   $
(0.4)   $
(0.2)   $

9.5
9.5
10.1

Balance at
Beginning of
Year

Charged as a
Reduction in
Revenues

Recoveries

Balance at 
End of 
Year

52.0   $
52.8   $
45.6   $

35.9   $
46.3   $
42.6   $

(35.2)   $
(47.1)   $
(35.4)   $

52.7
52.0
52.8

$
$
$

$
$
$

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Exhibit No. 
3.1

3.2

3.3

4.1

4.8

4.9

4.10

4.11

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

Exhibit Index

Exhibit 

Juniper Networks, Inc. Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation

Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Juniper Networks, Inc.

  Amended and Restated Bylaws of Juniper Networks, Inc.
Indenture, dated March 3, 2011, by and between Juniper 
Networks, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust 
Company, N.A., as trustee

First Supplemental Indenture, dated March 3, 2011, by and 
between Juniper Networks, Inc. and The Bank of New York 
Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee

Form of Note for Juniper Networks, Inc.'s 3.100% Senior Notes 
due 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 hereto)

Form of Note for Juniper Networks, Inc.'s 4.600% Senior Notes 
due 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 hereto)

Form of Note for Juniper Networks, Inc.'s 5.950% Senior Notes 
due 2041 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 hereto)

Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by the Registrant
with each of its directors, officers and certain employees

  Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Plan++

Form of Stock Option Agreement for the Juniper Networks, Inc.
Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Plan++

Form of Notice of Grant and Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for
the Juniper Networks, Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Stock
Plan++

Incorporated by Reference 

  Filing 

  Exhibit No. 

10-K   3.1

File No. 
  000-26339

File Date 
  3/27/2001

8-K

  8-K
8-K

3.1

3.2

4.1

001-34501

5/24/2012

  001-34501

5/24/2012

001-34501

3/4/2011

10-Q

4.8

001-34501

3/4/2011

10-Q

4.9

001-34501

3/4/2011

10-Q

4.10

001-34501

3/4/2011

10-Q

4.11

001-34501

3/4/2011

10-Q   10.1

  000-26339

  11/14/2003

  8-K

  10.1

  000-26339

  11/9/2005

10-Q   10.16

  000-26339

  11/2/2004

8-K

  10.2

  000-26339

  11/9/2005

  Juniper Networks 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan++

  S-8

  10.1

  333-92086

  7/9/2002

Form of Option Agreement for the Juniper Networks 2000
Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan++

Juniper Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended 
November 15, 2012*++

Form of Stock Option Agreement for the Juniper Networks, Inc.
2006 Equity Incentive Plan++

Form of Non-Employee Director Stock Option Agreement for the
Juniper Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan++

Form of Notice of Grant and Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for
the Juniper Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan++

Form of Notice of Grant and Performance Share Agreement for
the Juniper Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan++

Form of India Stock Option Agreement under the Juniper
Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan

Form of India Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Juniper
Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan

Unisphere Networks, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 1999
Stock Incentive Plan++

  NetScreen Technologies, Inc. 1997 Equity Incentive Plan++

  NetScreen Technologies, Inc. 2001 Equity Incentive Plan++

  NetScreen Technologies, Inc. 2002 Stock Option Plan++

  Neoteris 2001 Stock Plan++

  Kagoor Networks, Inc. 2003 General Stock Option Plan++

  Kagoor Networks, Inc. 2003 Israel Stock Option Plan++

  Redline Networks 2000 Stock Plan++

  Peribit Networks 2000 Stock Plan++

Amended and Restated Juniper Networks 1999
Employee Stock Purchase Plan++ 

108

10-K   10.6

  000-26339

  3/4/2005

8-K

  10.2

  000-26339

  5/24/2006

8-K

  10.3

  000-26339

  5/24/2006

10-K   10.20

  000-26339

  2/29/2008

10-K   10.21

  000-26339

  2/29/2008

10-Q   10.2

  000-26339

  5/9/2008

10-Q   10.3

  000-26339

  5/9/2008

S-8

  10.1

  333-92090

  7/9/2002

  S-1+   10.2
  S-1+   10.3
  S-8
  4.7
  S-8+   4.1
  S-8
  4.1
  S-8
  S-8
  S-8

  99.1

  4.2

  4.1

  333-71048

  10/5/2001

  333-71048

  12/10/2001

  333-114688

  4/21/2004

  333-110709

  11/24/2003

  333-124572

  5/3/2005

  333-124572

  5/3/2005

  333-124610

  5/4/2005

  333-126404

  7/6/2005

10-Q   10.2

  000-26339

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Exhibit No. 
10.24

10.25

10.26

10.27

10.28

10.29

10.30

10.31

10.32

10.33

10.34

10.35

10.36

10.37

10.38

Exhibit 

Juniper Networks, Inc. 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as
amended++

Sub-plan to the Juniper Networks, Inc. 2008 Employee Stock
Purchase Plan For Employees Located in the European Economic
Area

Incorporated by Reference 

  Filing 
8-K

  Exhibit No. 
  10.2

File No. 
  001-34501

File Date 
  5/24/2012

10-K   10.25

  000-26339

  3/2/2009

  Juniper Networks, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan++

  S-8

  4.4

  333-151669

  6/16/2008

Form of Executive Officer Change of Control Agreement, as
amended++

  Form of Executive Officer Severance Agreement, as amended++

Option Amendment Agreement by and between the Registrant and
Kim Perdikou++

Severance Agreement by and between the Registrant and Robyn
M. Denholm++

Offer Letter by and between Juniper Networks, Inc. and John
Morris++

Employment Agreement by and between Juniper Networks, Inc.
and Kevin Johnson++

Offer Letter by and between Juniper Networks, Inc. and Michael
J. Rose++

Tolling Agreement by and between Juniper Networks, Inc. and
Scott Kriens++

Agreement for ASIC Design and Purchase of Products between
IBM Microelectronics and the Registrant dated August 26, 1997

Lease between Mathilda Associates LLC and the Registrant dated
June 18, 1999

Lease between Mathilda Associates LLC and the Registrant dated
February 1, 2000

Lease between Mathilda Associates II LLC and the Registrant
dated August 15, 2000

10-K   10.27

  000-26339

  3/2/2009

  10-Q   10.4
  99.2

8-K

  000-26339

  11/10/2008

  000-26339

  5/2/2007

10-K   10.33

  000-26339

  3/2/2009

10-Q   10.1

  000-26339

  11/10/2008

10-Q   10.2

  000-26339

  11/10/2008

10-K   10.38

  000-26339

  3/2/2009

10-Q   10.3

  000-26339

  11/10/2008

S-1

  10.8

  333-76681

  6/18/1999

S-1

  10.10

  333-76681

  6/23/1999

10-K   10.9

  000-26339

  3/27/2001

10-Q   10.15

  000-26339

  11/2/2004

10.39

  First Amendment to Lease between Sunnyvale Office Park, L.P.

  10-K   10.47

  000-34501

  2/26/2010

and the Registrant dated January 24, 2002

10.40

  First Amendment to Lease between Sunnyvale Office Park, L.P.

  10-K   10.48

  000-34501

  2/26/2010

and the Registrant dated February 28, 2000

10.41

  First Amendment to Lease between Sunnyvale Office Park, L.P.

  10-K   10.49

  000-34501

  2/26/2010

and the Registrant dated October 14, 2009

10.42

  Second Amendment to Lease between Sunnyvale Office Park,

  10-K   10.50

  000-34501

  2/26/2010

L.P. and the Registrant dated October 14, 2009

 10.43

  Amendment No. 2 to Lease between Sunnyvale Office Park, L.P.

  10-K   10.51

  000-34501

  2/26/2010

and the Registrant dated October 14, 2009

10.44
10.45

10.46

10.47

10.48

10.49

10.50

Ankeena Networks, Inc. 2008 Stock Plan++
Altor Networks, Inc. 2007 Stock Plan and 2009 Israeli Equity
Incentive Sub Plan++

S-8

S-8

4.3

10.1

333-166248

4/23/2010

333-171299

12/12/2010

Australian Addendum to the Juniper Networks, Inc. 2006 Equity
Incentive Plan, as amended++

Australian Addendum to the Juniper Networks, Inc. 2008
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended++

Employee Agreement between Juniper Networks, Inc. and Robert
Muglia++

Description of 2012 Annual Incentive Plan++
Form of Severance Agreement for Certain Officers first used in 
April 2012++

10-Q

10.2

000-34501

11/5/2010

10-Q

10.3

000-34501

11/5/2010

10-Q

8-K

10.3

001-34501

Item 5.02

001-34501

11/4/2011

2/21/2012

10-Q

10.2

001-34501

5/9/2012

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Exhibit No. 
10.51

10.52

10.53

10.54

10.55

10.56

12.1

21.1

23.1

24.1

31.1

Exhibit 

  Filing 

  Exhibit No. 

File No. 

File Date 

Incorporated by Reference 

10-Q

8-K

10.3

10.56

001-34501

001-34501

5/9/2012

5/23/2011

10-Q

10.1

001-34501

11/8/2012

10-Q

10.2

001-34501

11/8/2012

Form of Change of Control Agreement for Certain Officers first 
used in April 2012++

Juniper Networks, Inc. Performance Bonus Plan

Employment Agreement by and between Juniper Networks, Inc.
and Rami Rahim++

Consulting Agreement by and between Juniper Networks, Inc. and
Stefan Dyckerhoff++

Service Agreement by and between Juniper Networks, Inc. and 
Stefan Dyckerhoff*++

Amended and Restated Contrail Systems Inc. 2012 Stock Plan 
dated December 2, 2012*++

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges*

  Subsidiaries of the Company*

  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm*

  Power of Attorney (included on the signature page to the Report)
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14

(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*

31.2

  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14

(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*

32.1

  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

32.2

  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

101

  The following materials from Juniper Networks Inc.'s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012,
formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language):
(i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, and (iii) the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text

101.INS

  XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* 

Filed herewith

**

+

Furnished herewith

Filed by NetScreen Technologies, Inc.

++

Indicates management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.

110