---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-371309"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "WDC"
cik: "0000106040"
company_name: "WESTERN DIGITAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-08-27T20:15:11+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-27T20:16:33.321538+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Western Digital to deliver 4.65M shares in exchange for $191M convertible notes

## Summary
- Exchange of approximately $191M aggregate principal of 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 for cash and common stock.
- 4,653,572 Exchange Shares to be delivered, calculated using Aug 26, 2026 volume-weighted average price.
- Transaction reduces outstanding convertible debt; privately negotiated with certain note holders.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-371309
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: WDC
- cik: 0000106040
- company_name: WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-08-27T20:15:11+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/106040/000119312526371309/0001193125-26-371309-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/106040/000119312526371309/d482249d8ka.htm

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