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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2021)

Filed January 28, 2021For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2021, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 1, 2021. The key takeaway for investors is the company's performance during this period, detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the specific financial figures, it formally incorporates the press release which contains the detailed earnings report, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management. Investors should refer to the press release for crucial insights into the company's operational and financial health. This includes understanding trends in their core businesses (HDD and SSD), performance against market expectations, and any strategic commentary from the executive team. The filing serves as the official notification of these results to the market, and the press release is the primary source of substantive financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Western Digital Corporation (WDC) reported its fiscal second quarter 2021 financial results on January 28, 2021.
  • 2The results for the quarter ended January 1, 2021, were announced via a press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 4Investors need to consult the Exhibit 99.1 press release for specific financial performance metrics, revenue, profitability, and guidance.
  • 5The filing follows standard SEC procedure for announcing material financial events.
  • 6The information provided in the 8-K, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for forward-looking statements within it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Western Digital Corporation is to officially announce and incorporate by reference their financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 1, 2021, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors should refer to that press release for specific numbers on revenue, earnings, and other financial performance indicators.

While the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed results, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) typically includes management's commentary, analysis of the results, and any forward-looking guidance or outlook provided by Western Digital Corporation.

No, according to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company generally has limited liability related to this disclosed information under that specific section.