Summary
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on July 21, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended July 2, 2010. The report primarily serves as a vehicle to incorporate by reference the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor information summary (Exhibit 99.2) which contain the detailed financial performance data. Investors should review these attached documents for specific figures related to revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics for the periods reported.
Key Highlights
- 1Western Digital announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended July 2, 2010.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- 3An Investor Information Summary for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010 is also attached as Exhibit 99.2.
- 4The information provided in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but is furnished.
- 5This filing serves to officially document the release of the company's most recent quarterly and annual financial performance.
- 6Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and operational results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main 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 July 2, 2010, by incorporating its press release and investor information summary.
The specific financial details are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Investor Information Summary (Exhibit 99.2), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.
This particular 8-K filing is focused solely on the announcement of financial results. Any operational or strategic insights would typically be found within the content of the press release and investor summary themselves, not in the 8-K form directly.
This means that while the information is publicly disclosed through the filing, the company is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as it would be for information that is formally 'filed'. This is a common practice for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.