8-K/AExhibits & Filings

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Nov 19, 2007)

Filed November 19, 2007For Securities:WDC

Summary

This amended 8-K filing by Western Digital Corporation (WDC) provides crucial financial details and pro forma information related to its completed acquisition of Komag, Incorporated. The company is fulfilling the reporting requirements by including the audited financial statements of Komag for the year ended December 31, 2006, and its interim financial statements for periods ending July 1, 2007. Furthermore, the filing includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements as of and for the year ended June 29, 2007. These documents are essential for investors to understand the combined financial position and performance of WDC and Komag post-acquisition, offering a clearer picture of the enlarged entity's financial health and operational integration.

Key Highlights

  • 1Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an amendment to its September 5, 2007, 8-K report to include required financial statements and pro forma information for the Komag, Incorporated acquisition.
  • 2The filing incorporates Komag's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, providing historical financial performance data.
  • 3Interim unaudited financial statements for Komag as of July 1, 2007 (both balance sheet and statements of operations/cash flows) are included, offering more recent performance insights.
  • 4Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements as of and for the year ended June 29, 2007, are presented to show the expected financial impact of the acquisition.
  • 5The filing includes the consent of KPMG LLP, Komag's independent registered public accounting firm, and other relevant exhibits.
  • 6This amendment ensures compliance with SEC regulations regarding the disclosure of financial information for acquired businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this amended 8-K filing is to provide investors with the necessary financial statements of the acquired company, Komag, Incorporated, and pro forma financial information that reflects the combined entity of Western Digital and Komag, following the completion of their acquisition.

The filing includes Komag's audited consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006, and its related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2006. It also includes unaudited condensed financial statements for the interim periods ending July 1, 2007.

The unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined financial position and results of operations of Western Digital and Komag as if the acquisition had occurred at an earlier date. This allows investors to better understand the financial impact of the merger on the combined company.

The acquisition of Komag, Incorporated was completed on September 5, 2007. This amendment is being filed to satisfy the SEC's requirement to include the detailed financial statements and pro forma information within 71 calendar days after the original 8-K filing date.