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

Filed April 28, 2016For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2016, to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2016. The filing primarily serves as notification of the release of their earnings press release and accompanying quarterly fact sheet, which are incorporated by reference. Investors should refer to these attached documents (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) for detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements from the company during that period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, its purpose is to officially disseminate the company's performance data. The key takeaway for investors is to access the referenced press release and fact sheet to understand WDC's revenue, profitability, and any strategic updates or guidance provided at the close of their third fiscal quarter in 2016.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q3 Fiscal Year 2016 financial results for Western Digital Corporation.
  • 2Filing date: April 28, 2016.
  • 3Event date: April 27, 2016 (earliest event reported).
  • 4The 8-K incorporates by reference the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Q3 FY16 Quarterly Fact Sheet (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5Information within this 8-K, including exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated into other filings.
  • 6The report signifies the official release of WDC's financial performance for the period ending April 1, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are not detailed directly in this 8-K filing. However, the 8-K explicitly states that the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Fact Sheet (Exhibit 99.2) containing these results are incorporated by reference. Investors should access these attached exhibits for detailed financial performance information.

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disseminate Western Digital Corporation's financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2016, by providing access to the related press release and fact sheet.

While this 8-K filing itself does not detail the forward-looking statements, the incorporated exhibits (press release and fact sheet) typically contain such information. Investors should review these documents for any guidance or outlook provided by Western Digital management for future periods.