Form 6-K DRAGONWAVE INC For: Jun 17

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 Of

The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2016

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER:  001-34491

DRAGONWAVE INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

411 Legget Drive, Suite 600

Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 3C9

Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

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

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:   o Yes     x No

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The following exhibits are issued by DragonWave Inc.:

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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.

Date:   June 17, 2016

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Update on DragonWave Executive Leadership Team

Ottawa, Canada, June 15, 2016  — DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI; NASDAQ: DRWI) a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, today announced that Erik Boch, CTO and VP Engineering is leaving his position to take on a new role outside of DragonWave. One of the original company founders, Erik’s service of more than 16 years provided leadership to the many innovations introduced during this period.

Ingrid Mag will become Vice President of Product Development and will assume expanded responsibility for all product development activity. Ingrid has been with DragonWave for 14 years and has led product development teams throughout that period.

Yu Qi will continue to lead the DragonWave activities in Shanghai and will additionally assume responsibility for the Chinese market. Yu Qi joined DragonWave in 2012 as part of the acquisition of the microwave business of Nokia Siemens and has more than 16 years’ experience as Head of R& D.

Erik Boch has accepted the position of CTO and Founder with Ranzure Networks, which announced its formation last week. As a newly launched company, Ranzure Networks is focused on next-generation customized wireless service to support the Internet of Things (IoT), and the associated billions of connected devices. Mitel is an investor in Ranzure Networks, which will leverage Mitel Mobile technology to deliver cloud-based platform enabling wireless connectivity of 5G networks.

Mitel and DragonWave recently announced a joint initiative focused on advancing the development of 5G networking.

DragonWave is thankful to Erik for his contributions to the company and looks forward to future collaboration with him in his new position with Ranzure Networks.

About DragonWave

DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks.  DragonWave’s carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably.  The principal application of DragonWave’s portfolio is wireless network backhaul, including a range of products ideally suited to support the emergence of underlying small cell networks.  Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks.  DragonWave’s corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.  For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.

DragonWave®, Horizon® and Avenue® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to DragonWave’s growth opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWave’s products.  These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of DragonWave’s products compared to competitive offerings in the industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue

reliance on such statements.  DragonWave’s actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in the public documents filed by DragonWave with U.S. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.