Summary
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on October 25, 2018, to announce its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2018. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but rather incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides this information. Investors should refer to the aforementioned press release for specifics regarding the company's performance in the quarter, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance. This 8-K serves as the official notification of the earnings release and attaches the relevant document. As is standard practice for such filings, the information contained within the press release is furnished and not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors relying on this information should note its source and its specific regulatory treatment.
Key Highlights
- 1Western Digital announced its Q1 fiscal year 2019 financial results on October 25, 2018.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific performance metrics and financial condition information.
- 4The press release covers the first fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2018.
- 5Information furnished in the 8-K via the press release is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act liabilities.
- 6The filing is a standard disclosure mechanism for earnings announcements.