-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, L208itcQomlkC6kihBC3PL0IDZW+W0toRfQzv/5T9lzK2R2CgaUl0gm9AOO+1atH nzaT0yTjfZqtGn8In++fQg== 0000892569-98-000322.txt : 19980217 0000892569-98-000322.hdr.sgml : 19980217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000892569-98-000322 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980205 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19980212 SROS: NYSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTERN DIGITAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000106040 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES [3572] IRS NUMBER: 952647125 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08703 FILM NUMBER: 98534547 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8105 IRVINE CENTER DR CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92718 BUSINESS PHONE: 7149325000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8105 IRVINE CENTER DR CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92718 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL DIGITAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19730125 8-K 1 FORM 8-K FOR PERIOD DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1998 1 ================================================================================ 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) February 5, 1998 ---------------- WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-8703 95-2647125 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 8105 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, California 92618 - -------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (714) 932-5000 -------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events On February 5, 1998, the registrant issued a press release announcing that the registrant intends to make a private offering of zero coupon convertible subordinated debentures. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.2 Press Release Regarding Announcement of Offering of Convertible Subordinated Debentures 2 3 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 hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 11, 1998 WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION By: /s/ MICHAEL A. CORNELIUS -------------------------------- Michael A. Cornelius Vice President-Law and Administration and Corporate Secretary 3 EX-99.2 2 PRESS RELEASE 1 EXHIBIT 99.2 [LETTERHEAD OF WESTERN DIGITAL] Company Contact: News Release Robert J. Blair 714.932.7834 bob.blair@wdc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - --------------------- WESTERN DIGITAL ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES IRVINE, CA -- February 5, 1998 -- Western Digital Corporation (NYSE:WDC) announced today that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to raise up to approximately $275 million (excluding the proceeds of an over-allotment option, if any) through a private offering of zero coupon convertible subordinated debentures to certain qualified institutional investors. The Company stated that it intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital. No other terms were disclosed. The offered securities will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities law or available exemptions from such registration requirements. Sale of the debentures is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance that any debentures will be sold or that the net proceeds of any sale will not be lower than anticipated. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----