Summary
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K report on April 26, 2018, to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2018. The report primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial information and operational updates. This filing serves as the official notification of the quarter's performance and is a crucial document for understanding the company's recent financial standing and strategic direction as communicated through its earnings announcement.
Key Highlights
- 1Announcement of Q3 FY2018 financial results for Western Digital Corporation.
- 2The press release detailing these results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3The filing date is April 26, 2018, with the event date being April 25, 2018.
- 4Information provided in Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC provisions.
- 5The report incorporates the press release by reference into the filing.
- 6Key personnel involved in the filing include Michael C. Ray, EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Western Digital Corporation's financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2018, and to provide investors with access to the detailed press release containing these results.
The specific financial details, including revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators for the third fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2018, are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
According to the filing, the information in Item 2.02, including the attached press release, is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into other specific filings.
The absence of a checkmark next to 'Emerging growth company' indicates that Western Digital Corporation is not identifying as an emerging growth company for the purposes of this filing. Consequently, the company is not utilizing the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.