UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January 2018

Commission File Number: 001-33129

ALLOT COMMUNICATIONS LTD.

 (Translation of registrant’s name into English)

22 Hanagar Street

Neve Ne'eman Industrial Zone B

Hod-Hasharon 45240

Israel

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒             Form 40-F ☐

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

On January 16, 2018, Allot Communications Ltd. issued a press release announcing the acquisition of Netonomy.

A copy of the press release entitled “Allot Expands Security Offering with Acquisition of Netonomy” is attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1.

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

January 16, 2018

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

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Allot Expands Security Offering with Acquisition of Netonomy

Hod Hasharon, Israel – January 16, 2018 – Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT, TASE: ALLT), a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers worldwide, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Netonomy Ltd., a developer of software-based cyber security for the connected  home, with closing anticipated to occur in a very short period.

The acquisition is in line with Allot’s strategy of providing Communications Service Providers (CSPs) with comprehensive security solutions for their customers. As the adoption of IoT and connected devices at home continues to grow rapidly, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage and prevent security breaches on these devices. Netonomy’s technology integrates a unique software component onto existing routers, enabling device management as well as a variety of protective security functionality on those devices.

Allot’s leading mobile protection solutions are already deployed widely by CSPs to protect their mobile customers. Leveraging Netonomy’s technology in concert with Allot’s solutions will provide CSPs the ability to offer comprehensive and seamless security to the consumer anywhere, anytime.

“Allot continues to invest in leading network-based security capabilities to empower CSPs to offer value added security services to consumers and businesses.” Said Erez Antebi, President and CEO at Allot. “This acquisition complements our developments in Security by adding advanced home router protection capabilities, which are critical in the IoT Security value chain.”

The consideration to be paid will not have a material impact on Allot’s financial situation.

Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) is a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot’s multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed and cloud service providers and over 1000 enterprises. Our industry leading network-based security as a service solution has achieved over 50% penetration with some service providers and is already used by over 18 million subscribers in Europe. Allot. See. Control. Secure. For more information, visit www.allot.com

 

 

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