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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2022)

Filed August 5, 2022For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2022, to report its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended July 1, 2022. The report primarily serves as a notification that a press release containing these results was issued on August 5, 2022, and incorporates this press release by reference. Investors should refer to the actual press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and segment-specific data, as this 8-K filing itself does not contain the numerical results but directs to the external announcement. While the 8-K is procedural, it signals the conclusion of the fiscal year and the release of key performance indicators. Investors will want to examine the accompanying press release for trends in the hard drive and flash storage markets, the company's outlook, and any strategic updates. The information provided herein is not deemed "filed" and therefore does not carry the same legal implications as other sections of SEC filings, but it is crucial for understanding the company's recent financial standing.

Key Highlights

  • 1WDC announced its Q4 and full fiscal year 2022 financial results via press release on August 5, 2022.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates the press release by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This filing primarily serves as a notification of the financial results announcement.
  • 4Detailed financial figures and operational commentary are contained within the referenced press release, not the 8-K itself.
  • 5Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific performance metrics and forward-looking statements.
  • 6The report covers the fiscal fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended July 1, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release issued by Western Digital Corporation on August 5, 2022, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that press release for specific numbers and analysis.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It serves as a notification that the company released its results in a press release, and that press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial information.

This filing marks the official announcement of WDC's financial performance for the latest fiscal period. While procedural, it directs investors to the comprehensive press release that contains key performance indicators, management's commentary, and potentially future guidance, all of which are critical for investment decisions.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It also won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.