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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2015)

Filed July 29, 2015For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2015, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended July 3, 2015. The report primarily serves as a notification of the release of this information, incorporating by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a quarterly fact sheet (Exhibit 99.2) that contain the detailed financial performance metrics. While the 8-K itself does not provide the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibits for key data such as revenue, profitability, and any significant operational updates or management commentary for the period. Investors should consult these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of WDC's performance during FY15 and its outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1WDC announced financial results for Q4 FY15 and the full fiscal year ended July 3, 2015.
  • 2The filing serves as a notification and incorporates the press release and quarterly fact sheet by reference.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 is the press release detailing the financial results.
  • 4Exhibit 99.2 is the quarterly fact sheet providing further financial data for Q4 FY15.
  • 5The information provided is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, but is furnished.
  • 6Key details on revenue, earnings, and operational performance are expected to be found in the referenced exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Western Digital Corporation's financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended July 3, 2015, and to provide access to the detailed information through incorporated press releases and fact sheets.

The specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K text itself. You need to refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the quarterly fact sheet) which are incorporated by reference in the filing.

This specific 8-K filing is primarily focused on reporting historical financial results. Any strategic announcements or forward-looking guidance would typically be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or the quarterly fact sheet (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this filing.

This means that while the information is being disclosed to the public via the SEC filing, it is not subject to the strict liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a standard disclaimer for earnings release attachments on Form 8-K.