Blue Coat Systems, Inc. NASD: BCSI

A securities class action was commenced on behalf of shareholders who purchased, converted, exchanged or otherwise acquired the common stock of Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCSI) between February 20, 2004 and May 27, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period").

The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against defendant Blue Coat and one or more of its officers. The action charges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements to the market throughout the Class Period, which statements had the effect of artificially inflating the market price of the Company's securities.

If you acquired the securities of the defendants during the Class Period you may, no later than the Lead Plaintiff Deadline shown above, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff through counsel of your choice. You may also choose to remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff must meet certain requirements.