8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 4, 2015)

Filed November 4, 2015For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2015, to report a key corporate action: the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. The company's Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.50 per share for the quarter ending January 1, 2016. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 15, 2016, to shareholders of record on January 1, 2016. This announcement, made via a press release attached as an exhibit, provides important information for investors regarding the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. While not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, this disclosure is a standard component of corporate governance and investor relations, signaling financial stability and a focus on shareholder value. Investors should note this dividend payment as part of WDC's overall financial strategy and performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Western Digital Corporation (WDC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share.
  • 2The dividend is for the quarter ending January 1, 2016.
  • 3The payment date for the dividend is January 15, 2016.
  • 4Shareholders of record as of January 1, 2016, will receive the dividend.
  • 5The announcement was made on November 3, 2015, via an 8-K filing.
  • 6The dividend declaration indicates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that Western Digital Corporation's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the upcoming quarter.

The cash dividend is $0.50 per share, and it will be paid on January 15, 2016.

Shareholders who are on record as of January 1, 2016, will be eligible to receive the dividend payment.

No, this 8-K filing is specifically for a Regulation FD disclosure regarding the declaration of a cash dividend. It does not contain new financial statements, earnings results, or operational updates. The details are provided in an attached press release.