8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 15, 2017)

Filed May 15, 2017For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) announced on May 14, 2017, that several of its SanDisk subsidiaries have initiated arbitration proceedings against Toshiba Corporation. The dispute centers around three NAND flash-memory joint ventures operated by the two companies. This action signifies a significant escalation in the ongoing disagreements between WDC and Toshiba, which are critical partners in the memory market. Investors should monitor this arbitration closely as it could have material implications for WDC's future earnings, market position, and strategic relationships within the NAND flash industry. The outcome of this legal proceeding will likely impact the operational and financial arrangements of these joint ventures, and potentially the supply and pricing of NAND flash memory.

Key Highlights

  • 1WDC's SanDisk subsidiaries filed a Request for Arbitration with the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
  • 2The arbitration concerns three NAND flash-memory joint ventures operated with Toshiba Corporation.
  • 3The filing date of the 8-K report was May 15, 2017, with the event date being May 13, 2017.
  • 4The announcement was made via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5This action indicates a formal dispute resolution process has been initiated.
  • 6The core of the dispute involves joint ventures crucial to the NAND flash memory market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Western Digital filed this 8-K to publicly announce that several of its SanDisk subsidiaries have initiated arbitration proceedings against Toshiba Corporation regarding three NAND flash-memory joint ventures.

The key entities involved are Western Digital Corporation (specifically its SanDisk subsidiaries) and Toshiba Corporation.

The dispute concerns the operation and terms of three joint ventures in the NAND flash-memory market that are operated by Western Digital and Toshiba.

The outcome of the arbitration could significantly impact Western Digital's financial performance, market strategy, and its relationship with Toshiba, a major player in the memory industry. It may affect the future operations and profitability of the involved joint ventures.