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): | November 21, 2005 |
Western Digital Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-08703 | 33-0956711 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 20511 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, California | 92630 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (949) 672-7000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 21, 2005, Western Digital Corporation announced the appointment of John Coyne as Chief Operations Officer. A copy of the press release making this announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Also on November 21, 2005, Western Digital Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $150 million of its common stock. A copy of the press release making this announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on November 21, 2005, announcing the appointment of John Coyne as Chief Operations Officer.
99.2 Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on November 21, 2005, announcing an additional $150 million common stock repurchase authorization.
SIGNATURES
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.
| Western Digital Corporation | ||||
| November 21, 2005 | By: | Raymond M. Bukaty | ||
| Name: Raymond M. Bukaty | ||||
| Title: Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on November 21, 2005, announcing the appointment of John Coyne as Chief Operations Officer. | |
99.2 | Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on November 21, 2005, announcing an additional $150 million common stock repurchase authorization. |