UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2008
Western Digital Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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001-08703
(Commission File Number)
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33-0956711
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 20511 Lake Forest Drive |
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Lake Forest, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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92630
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(949) 672-7000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
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240.14d-2(b))
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240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 3, 2008, Western Digital Corporation announced the authorization of the repurchase of an
additional $500 million of its common stock. A copy of the press release making this announcement
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on April 3, 2008, announcing an
additional $500 million common stock repurchase authorization.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Western Digital Corporation
(Registrant)
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/s/ Raymond M. Bukaty
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| Date: April 3, 2008 |
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Raymond M. Bukaty |
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Senior Vice President, Administration,
General Counsel and Secretary |
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