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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-04-07

Western Digital Corporation Separates Flash Business into Sandisk Corporation

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) completed the separation of its Flash business into a standalone company, Sandisk Corporation (SNDK), on February 21, 2025.

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Western Digital Corporation WDC · NASDAQ
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0000106040-25-000016
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0000106040
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Low impactTechnology

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This separation is reflected in WDC's financial statements as discontinued operations from the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Preliminary unaudited financial information has been provided for informational purposes only and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing also includes preliminary unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of WDC.

Items reported

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure

Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

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About Western Digital Corporation

Western Digital Corporation is a global leader in data storage solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance hard drives and solid-state drives for a variety of applications. As one of the key players in the data storage industry, Western Digital's primary function is to provide reliable and innovative storage products that serve consumer, business, and enterprise needs. Its product portfolio encompasses solutions for desktop and notebook computers, data centers, and the embedded and removable storage market through brands like WD and SanDisk. Western Digital plays a crucial role in sectors such as cloud computing, data infrastructure, and mobile device manufacturing, catering to the ever-growing demand for efficient data storage and management technologies. The company's commitment to research and development has positioned it at the forefront of technological advancements, helping to drive the innovations required to manage the digital information explosion effectively. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Western Digital continues to influence industry standards, making significant contributions to the infrastructure that powers today's digital world.

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