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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2018)

Filed July 26, 2018For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2018, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended June 29, 2018. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release detailing these results, which was issued on the same date and attached as Exhibit 99.1. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures or operational commentary, investors should refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance, including key metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and management's outlook. This filing signals the formal disclosure of the company's recent financial standing and operational performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1WDC announced financial results for Q4 FY2018 and the full fiscal year ended June 29, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily acts as a notification and incorporation by reference of a press release containing detailed financial results.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is the key document for investors to access the actual financial data and performance commentary.
  • 4The filing was made on July 26, 2018, covering the period ending June 29, 2018.
  • 5Information disclosed in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes but is provided to inform the public of the company's financial condition.
  • 6This report marks the official disclosure of WDC's financial performance for the specified periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide investors with access to Western Digital Corporation's financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 29, 2018, by incorporating the press release detailing these results.

The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and management's outlook, are contained within the press release issued by Western Digital Corporation on July 26, 2018, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed forward-looking statements or guidance. Such information would typically be found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

This statement indicates that the information provided in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished to the SEC for informational purposes and is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a standard disclosure for earnings press releases furnished via 8-K.