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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 29, 2017)

Filed November 29, 2017For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on November 29, 2017, to disclose a material amendment to its existing Loan Agreement. This amendment, designated as Amendment No. 6, increases the company's revolving credit facility by $500 million, bringing the total facility size to $1.5 billion. This strategic move indicates the company's proactive approach to managing its liquidity and financial flexibility. The expanded credit facility likely provides Western Digital with enhanced capacity for operational needs, strategic investments, or to manage its working capital efficiently. Investors should view this as a positive development, demonstrating the company's access to capital and its commitment to maintaining a strong financial position to support its ongoing business operations and growth strategies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Western Digital amended its Loan Agreement on November 29, 2017, through Amendment No. 6.
  • 2The amendment increases the revolving credit facility by $500 million.
  • 3The total aggregate revolving credit facility now stands at $1.5 billion.
  • 4This action was taken to enhance the company's financial flexibility and access to capital.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued by Western Digital on the same date.
  • 6The company's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Michael C. Ray, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on the entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically an amendment to Western Digital's existing Loan Agreement. This amendment increases the company's revolving credit facility.

The amendment increases the company's revolving credit facility by $500 million, bringing the total to $1.5 billion. This provides Western Digital with greater access to funds for operational needs, potential investments, or working capital management.

This filing describes an increase in the company's *revolving credit facility*, which represents an expansion of borrowing capacity. It does not mean that Western Digital has necessarily drawn down the full amount or incurred new debt beyond what was previously committed.

Amendment No. 6 signifies Western Digital's active management of its capital structure. The increased credit facility suggests confidence from lenders and provides the company with more financial resources to pursue its business objectives and navigate market dynamics.