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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 28, 2014)

Filed October 28, 2014For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K report on October 28, 2014, to announce its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2014. The report primarily serves to furnish the press release and a quarterly fact sheet containing these results to the SEC. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, these accompanying documents would provide investors with key performance indicators, revenue figures, profitability, and operational updates for the period. Investors should note that this filing is for informational purposes, and the detailed financial information is contained in the referenced exhibits. These exhibits are crucial for understanding the company's performance, including any revenue growth or decline, gross margins, operating expenses, and net income. They would also typically offer segment-specific data, market trends impacting the hard drive industry, and management's outlook, which are vital for assessing the company's current financial health and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Western Digital announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the financial outcomes.
  • 3A Quarterly Fact Sheet for Q1 FY2015 (Exhibit 99.2) is also attached, offering further financial and operational data.
  • 4The report is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The information provided in this 8-K is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to Section 18 liability.
  • 6No new material financial statements or exhibits beyond the press release and fact sheet were generated for this specific 8-K filing itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with access to Western Digital's financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2014. It includes a press release and a quarterly fact sheet that contain the detailed financial performance information.

The actual financial numbers are not presented directly within the text of the 8-K filing. Instead, they are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Quarterly Fact Sheet), which are incorporated by reference into the report.

While the 8-K itself does not detail forward-looking statements, such information is typically included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the quarterly fact sheet (Exhibit 99.2). Investors should refer to these exhibits for any management commentary on future outlook or guidance.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the attached exhibits, is considered 'furnished' to the SEC, not 'filed'. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, although it can be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings if the company expressly states so.