Ciena Announces Internet Availability of 2022 Annual Meeting Proxy Materials

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Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) announced the availability of proxy materials for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for March 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will be facilitated by President and CEO Gary B. Smith and Senior Vice President David M. Rothenstein. Stockholders can attend virtually, ask questions, and vote using a control number included in their notice. More details and proxy materials are available at Ciena's Investor Relations website.

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• Proxy materials for the 2022 Annual Meeting are now available, enhancing shareholder engagement.
• The virtual nature of the meeting allows broader participation from stockholders.

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HANOVER, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ciena^® Corporation (NYSE: CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, announced today that proxy materials are now available for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Gary B. Smith, President and CEO, and David M. Rothenstein, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, will facilitate the meeting.

Event: 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2022, 3:00 p.m. ET

Listen Live: An audio webcast of the meeting, accompanied by a slide presentation, will be posted at the time of the event. Stockholders of record will be able to ask questions through the virtual platform. Registration and all materials can be found at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CIEN2022

Stockholder Materials: Proxy materials for the 2022 Annual Meeting are now available on the Ciena Investor Relations website at http://investor.ciena.com.

Online Annual Report: The 2022 Annual Report is now available and can be downloaded here or at http://investor.ciena.com. The interactive version of the 2021 Annual Report is also available and can be accessed here.

Additional Stockholder Information: Ciena stockholders as of the February 4, 2022 record date for the Annual Meeting will be mailed a "Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials" and will be entitled to attend, vote and submit questions at the Annual Meeting by entering the 16-digit control number included in their notice. The notice will also include instructions for accessing Ciena's proxy materials online or requesting paper copies of the materials.

About Ciena

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a networking systems, services and software company. We provide solutions that help our customers create the Adaptive Network™ in response to the constantly changing demands of their users. By delivering best-in-class networking technology through high-touch consultative relationships, we build the world’s most agile networks with automation, openness and scale. For updates on Ciena, follow us on Twitter @Ciena, LinkedIn, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

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Press Contact:

Jamie Moody

Ciena Corporation

+1 (214) 995-8035

pr@ciena.com



Investor Contact:

Gregg Lampf

Ciena Corporation

+1 (410) 694-5700

ir@ciena.com

Source: Ciena Corporation

FAQ

When is Ciena's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?

The 2022 Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

How can Ciena stockholders participate in the Annual Meeting?

Stockholders can participate virtually by registering with their 16-digit control number.

Where can I find Ciena's proxy materials for the 2022 Annual Meeting?

Proxy materials are available on Ciena's Investor Relations website.

Who will facilitate Ciena's 2022 Annual Meeting?

The meeting will be facilitated by President and CEO Gary B. Smith and Senior Vice President David M. Rothenstein.