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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2016)

Filed January 28, 2016For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2016, to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2016. The filing primarily incorporated by reference a press release and a quarterly fact sheet detailing these results. Investors should review these attached documents for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, and segment performance, as this 8-K serves as notification of their availability. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the quarterly fact sheet (Exhibit 99.2) for comprehensive information. These exhibits are crucial for understanding the company's operational and financial condition during the reported quarter and for assessing trends and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1WDC announced its second fiscal quarter 2016 financial results on January 28, 2016.
  • 2The results pertain to the quarter ended January 1, 2016.
  • 3The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with the financial results.
  • 4A second fiscal quarter FY16 Quarterly Fact Sheet (Exhibit 99.2) is also included.
  • 5Information in this filing (Item 2.02 and Exhibits) is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes, but is incorporated by reference.
  • 6The filing is a standard notification of earnings release and accompanying materials.
  • 7Investors are directed to the referenced exhibits for detailed financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Fact Sheet (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The financial results announced cover the second fiscal quarter of Western Digital Corporation, which ended on January 1, 2016.

No, the 8-K filing itself primarily announces the release of the financial results and incorporates by reference the press release and fact sheet where these specific numbers are located. Investors need to refer to those exhibits for detailed financial figures.

According to the filing's language, the information in Item 2.02 and its exhibits are not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they do not carry the same level of legal liability as other officially filed information.