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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2016)

Filed October 26, 2016For Securities:WDC

Summary

This 8-K filing from Western Digital Corporation (WDC) primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides this information. Investors should refer to this attached press release for a comprehensive understanding of the quarter's performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance. The filing also includes standard procedural information, such as the date of the earliest event reported and the incorporation of the press release into the report. The purpose of the 8-K in this instance is to ensure timely disclosure of material financial information to the market, a key requirement for publicly traded companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q1 Fiscal Year 2017 financial results for Western Digital Corporation (WDC).
  • 2The 8-K filing date is October 26, 2016, with the earliest event reported being October 26, 2016.
  • 3Financial results are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference.
  • 4This filing pertains to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5The information, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated into other filings.
  • 6The Chief Legal Officer and Secretary signed the report, indicating official company submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Western Digital Corporation's financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. It directs investors to an attached press release for the specific financial details.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release issued by Western Digital on October 26, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in Item 2.02, including the press release, is generally not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it may not be subject to the same liabilities as officially filed information, unless the company explicitly incorporates it into other SEC filings.