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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 5, 2016)

Filed April 5, 2016For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on April 5, 2016, primarily to update its pro forma condensed combined financial statements related to its proposed acquisition of SanDisk Corporation. This filing supersedes previous pro forma statements and provides an updated view of the combined entity's financial position, reflecting the anticipated impact of the merger and associated financing. Investors should note that the company reiterates its forward-looking statements and includes extensive disclaimers regarding the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with the transaction, including potential impacts on stock price, integration challenges, and regulatory approvals. The report emphasizes that the forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include global economic volatility, competition, technological advancements, and specific risks related to the merger integration. The company urges investors to consult all relevant SEC filings, including the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, for a comprehensive understanding of the proposed merger and associated risks.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of updated unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the proposed acquisition of SanDisk.
  • 2These updated statements supersede previous pro forma financial information filed on March 8, 2016.
  • 3The report contains extensive forward-looking statements concerning the merger, its financing, and expected future financial results of the combined entity.
  • 4Significant emphasis on the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with the merger, including integration challenges, regulatory hurdles, and potential impacts on stock price.
  • 5Investors are directed to consult the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other SEC filings for detailed information regarding the merger.
  • 6The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events.
  • 7The filing also serves as written communication under Rule 425 of the Securities Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to present updated, unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements that reflect the anticipated impact of Western Digital's proposed acquisition of SanDisk Corporation and related financing transactions. These updated statements supersede prior versions.

The filing extensively details risks and uncertainties, including potential adverse reactions to business relationships, delays in closing the merger, governmental approvals, negative impact on Western Digital's stock price, competitive responses, difficulties in integrating SanDisk's operations, failure to achieve expected cost savings and synergies, unexpected costs, litigation, and the inability to retain key personnel.

Investors are strongly urged to read all relevant documents filed with the SEC, particularly the joint proxy statement/prospectus, which contains important information about the proposed merger. These documents, along with other filings from Western Digital and SanDisk, are available on the SEC's website and the companies' respective websites.

No, Western Digital explicitly states that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual results may differ materially from expectations. They do not guarantee future performance and undertake no obligation to update these statements.