01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 27, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed an 8-K on August 26, 2024, reporting the registration for resale of up to 235,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock.
Additionally, the company registered for resale 10,000,000 shares of its common stock that are issuable upon the conversion of this preferred stock. This filing is a procedural step to enable the resale of these securities in the public market, as outlined in a related prospectus supplement. The company has also filed a legal opinion and consent from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as an exhibit to this report.
This legal documentation supports the registration statement on Form S-3ASR previously filed by WDC. Investors should note that this 8-K primarily concerns the administrative and legal aspects of making existing securities available for sale, rather than announcing new financial performance, strategic initiatives, or material operational changes.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- WDC registered for resale up to 235,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- 10,000,000 shares of WDC common stock issuable upon preferred stock conversion are also registered for resale.
- The registration is filed pursuant to a registration statement and prospectus supplement.
- The filing includes a legal opinion and consent from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
- The legal opinion supports WDC's Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-281780).
- This 8-K is an administrative filing related to existing securities and not a report of new financial results or operational updates.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally register for resale a specific number of the Company's Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock and the common stock issuable upon their conversion. This allows these existing securities to be offered and sold in the public market.
Does this filing indicate new shares being issued by Western Digital?
No, this filing pertains to the resale of existing securities (preferred stock and the common stock issuable upon its conversion). It does not represent the issuance of new shares by Western Digital.
What is the significance of the registered preferred stock and common stock?
The registration allows holders of the Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock to sell their shares, and subsequently, to sell the common stock they receive upon converting their preferred stock. This increases the potential supply of WDC common stock available in the market.
Why is the legal opinion from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP included?
The inclusion of the legal opinion and consent from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP serves as a legal endorsement and confirmation supporting the validity and legality of the registration statement on Form S-3ASR, which facilitates the resale of the securities.
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