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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 24, 2008)

Filed July 24, 2008For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on July 24, 2008, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 27, 2008. The report primarily serves as a notification and incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an Investor Information Summary (Exhibit 99.2) that contain the detailed financial performance data. Investors should refer to these exhibits for specific figures regarding revenue, profitability, and other key operational metrics for the period. While this 8-K filing itself does not provide the specific financial numbers, it confirms the public release of these results on July 24, 2008. The company is formally documenting the event and making the associated detailed financial disclosures available to the public through the attached exhibits. The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as other filed documents.

Key Highlights

  • 1Western Digital announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended June 27, 2008.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3An Investor Information Summary (Exhibit 99.2) for the fourth quarter is also included as part of the filing.
  • 4The filing date is July 24, 2008, and the event date related to the announcement is July 23, 2008.
  • 5The information furnished in this 8-K, including the exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific financial performance data and operational details for the reported periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Western Digital's financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 27, 2008. It directs investors to the detailed information contained in the accompanying press release and investor information summary.

The specific financial results, including revenue, profitability, and other key metrics, are detailed in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Investor Information Summary) which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. Investors should consult these exhibits for the quantitative data.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information presented in this Item 2.02 and its attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.