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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 21, 2010)

Filed January 21, 2010For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2010, to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2010. The filing incorporates by reference the press release and investor information summary detailing these results. Investors should review these attached documents for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, and operational highlights from the quarter. This 8-K serves as the official channel for disseminating key financial updates and should be considered alongside other SEC filings for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health and performance during this period. While the 8-K itself does not provide the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which contain the granular data. These exhibits are crucial for analyzing the company's operational performance, understanding trends in the hard drive market, and assessing the company's strategic positioning at that time. Investors are advised to access and review these referenced documents for a thorough analysis of Western Digital's financial condition and results of operations for the second fiscal quarter of 2010.

Key Highlights

  • 1WDC announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2010.
  • 2The 8-K filing is dated January 21, 2010.
  • 3Key financial and operational details are provided in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4An Investor Information Summary for the quarter is also attached as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes, unless expressly incorporated by reference into other filings.
  • 6The filing was signed by Raymond M. Bukaty, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
  • 7Investors are directed to the exhibits for specific financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Western Digital Corporation's financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2010. It directs investors to the accompanying press release and investor information summary for the detailed financial data.

The specific financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2010, are contained within the documents attached as exhibits to this 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Investor Information Summary).

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. Instead, it incorporates by reference the press release and investor information summary (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) which provide the relevant financial results and operational data for the quarter.

This means that the information provided in this specific Item 2.02 of the 8-K, including the attached exhibits, is furnished rather than filed. Consequently, Western Digital is generally not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the information contained herein, unless they specifically choose to incorporate it into a registration statement or other filing where it would be deemed 'filed'.