Summary
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K report on July 27, 2017, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The key takeaway for investors is the release of these results, which are detailed in an accompanying press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. This filing serves as notification of the company's performance for the period, impacting investor understanding of the company's operational and financial condition.
Key Highlights
- 1Western Digital announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2017.
- 2The financial results were disclosed via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3This 8-K filing is primarily informational, notifying investors of the earnings release.
- 4The information within this filing, including the press release, is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act liability purposes.
- 5The company has elected not to use the extended transition period for new or revised financial accounting standards, if applicable (as an emerging growth company).
- 6The report was signed by Michael C. Ray, EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, on July 27, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Western Digital Corporation's financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The detailed financial information is provided in a press release attached as an exhibit.
The specific financial results are detailed in the press release issued by Western Digital Corporation on July 27, 2017, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for detailed performance metrics.
This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance. It primarily serves to announce the historical financial results through the press release (Exhibit 99.1). Any forward-looking information would be contained within that press release, which should be reviewed separately.
This statement means that while the information is being disclosed to the public through the SEC filing, it is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were officially 'filed' for all purposes. This is a standard disclaimer for earnings release disclosures under Form 8-K.