Item 8.01. Other Events

On August 6, 2009, Tellabs' Board of Directors directed management to actively repurchase up to $200 million of the Company's common stock over the next four quarters under a previously announced program. Separately, Tellabs Chairman Michael J. Birck announced his intention to enter into a 10b5-1 plan to sell up to 3 million shares of Tellabs stock on the open market. A copy of the press release issued by Tellabs, Inc. concerning the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release of Tellabs, Inc., dated August 10, 2009

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