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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 15, 2014)

Filed May 15, 2014For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has filed a Form 8-K on May 14, 2014, primarily disclosing its quarterly cash dividend declaration. The Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of Common Stock for the quarter ending June 27, 2014. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on July 15, 2014, to stockholders of record as of June 27, 2014. The company also provided a disclaimer regarding its dividend policy, emphasizing that future dividends will depend on various factors including financial performance, cash flow, capital needs, and debt covenants. The Board retains the discretion to modify, suspend, or cancel the dividend policy at any time. This disclosure is intended to keep investors informed about the company's capital return strategy and financial management practices.

Key Highlights

  • 1Declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share.
  • 2The dividend payment date is set for July 15, 2014.
  • 3Record date for the dividend is June 27, 2014.
  • 4Future dividend payments are subject to board approval and influenced by financial position, cash flows, and capital requirements.
  • 5The company's credit agreement restrictions may impact future dividend declarations.
  • 6The Board of Directors retains the flexibility to alter or suspend the dividend policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Western Digital Corporation's declaration of its quarterly cash dividend for the period ending June 27, 2014, and to provide information regarding its dividend policy.

The cash dividend declared is $0.40 per share of Common Stock. It will be paid on July 15, 2014, to shareholders who are of record as of June 27, 2014.

No, future dividend payments are not guaranteed. The company's dividend policy states that future declarations and payments will depend on various factors, including the company's financial performance, cash flows, capital requirements, and any restrictions under its credit agreement. The Board of Directors has the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the policy at any time.

The press release announcing the dividend, dated May 14, 2014, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.