8-K 1 a36841.txt SORRENTO NETWORKS CORP. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 13, 2004 SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-15810 04-3757586 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) of incorporation) 9990 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego, California 92121 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 558-3960 Item 5. - Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. See Press Release dated January 14, 2004 entitled "Sorrento Networks Obtains Commitment for $10 Million in Private Placement," attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. Item 7. - Exhibits (c) Exhibits.

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION. January 14, 2004 /s/ Joe R. Armstrong ----------------------------------- Joe R. Armstrong, Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX

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