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Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

Company contacts:

Bob Blair

Western Digital Investor Relations

949.672.7834

robert.blair@wdc.com

Steve Shattuck

Western Digital Public Relations

949.672.7817

steve.shattuck@wdc.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WESTERN DIGITAL ANNOUNCES Q2 REVENUE OF $4.0 BILLION AND

NON-GAAP NET INCOME OF $532 MILLION, OR $2.19 PER SHARE1

IRVINE, Calif. — Jan. 22, 2014 — Western Digital® Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today reported revenue of $4.0 billion and net income of $430 million, or $1.77 per share for its second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 27, 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $532 million or $2.19 per share.1 In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of $3.8 billion, net income of $335 million, or $1.36 per share. Non-GAAP net income in the year-ago quarter was $513 million, or $2.09 per share.2

The company generated $727 million in cash from operations during the December quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of $4.7 billion. During the quarter, the company utilized $150 million to buy back 2.0 million shares of common stock. On Nov. 13, the company declared a $0.30 per common-share dividend, which was paid on Jan. 15.

“We executed well in the December quarter as we continue participating in the ongoing growth of data in all of our served markets,” said Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer. “The industry TAM was slightly higher than anticipated driven by seasonal demand as we saw strength in gaming and branded products.


Western Digital Announces Q2 Revenue of $4.0 Billion and

Non-GAAP Net Income of $532 Million, or $2.19 Per Share1

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“We continue to be very excited about our unique position in the storage ecosystem, enabling a broad-based perspective on the dramatic changes that are underway,” said Milligan. “We serve very large markets underpinned by strong data growth prospects. Strategically, we are well positioned to play a leadership role by innovating and collaborating with our customers to define the future digital data landscape.”

The investment community conference call to discuss these results will be broadcast live over the Internet today at 2 p.m. Pacific/5 p.m. Eastern. The live and archived conference call webcast can be accessed online at investor.wdc.com. The telephone replay number is 800-688-2171 in the U.S. or +1-402-998-0565 for international callers.

About Western Digital

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its subsidiaries design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD®, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company’s website (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.


Western Digital Announces Q2 Revenue of $4.0 Billion and

Non-GAAP Net Income of $532 Million, or $2.19 Per Share1

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our participation in the growth, and our role in the future, of digital data and our position in the storage ecosystem. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including the impact of continued uncertainty and volatility in global economic conditions; supply and demand conditions in the hard drive industry; uncertainties concerning the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized product components; actions by competitors; unexpected advances in competing technologies; uncertainties related to the development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets; business conditions and growth in the various hard drive markets; pricing trends and fluctuations in average selling prices; and other risks and uncertainties listed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the company’s Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on Oct. 29, 2013, and our registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on Oct. 30, 2013, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Western Digital, WD and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. HGST trademarks are intended and authorized for use only in countries and jurisdictions in which HGST has obtained the rights to use, market and advertise the brand. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.

 

1  Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter fiscal 2014 consists of GAAP net income of $430 million plus $51 million of amortization of intangibles related to the acquisitions of HGST, sTec, VeloBit and Virident, $26 million related to employee termination benefits and other charges and $25 million of charges related to litigation. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.19 for the second quarter is calculated by using the same 243 million diluted shares as is used for GAAP earnings per share. The tax effect of the non-GAAP charges was not material.
2  Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter fiscal 2013 consists of GAAP net income of $335 million plus $88 million for a tax-related matter, $49 million of amortization of intangibles related to the acquisition of HGST and $41 million related to employee termination benefits and other charges. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.09 for the second quarter is calculated by using the same 246 million diluted shares as is used for GAAP earnings per share. The tax effect of the non-GAAP charges was not material.


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions; unaudited)

 

     Dec. 27,      June 28,  
     2013      2013  
ASSETS   

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,655       $ 4,309   

Accounts receivable, net

     1,959         1,793   

Inventories

     1,293         1,188   

Other current assets

     381         308   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     8,288         7,598   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     3,509         3,700   

Goodwill

     2,555         1,954   

Other intangible assets, net

     607         605   

Other non-current assets

     323         179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 15,282       $ 14,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 2,106       $ 1,990   

Accrued arbitration award

     732         706   

Accrued expenses

     479         480   

Accrued compensation

     456         453   

Accrued warranty

     117         114   

Short-term debt

     500         —     

Current portion of long-term debt

     230         230   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     4,620         3,973   

Long-term debt

     1,610         1,725   

Other liabilities

     473         445   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     6,703         6,143   

Total shareholders’ equity

     8,579         7,893   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 15,282       $ 14,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     Dec. 27,     Dec. 28,     Dec. 27,     Dec. 28,  
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Revenue, net

   $ 3,972      $ 3,824      $ 7,776      $ 7,859   

Cost of revenue

     2,831        2,765        5,547        5,607   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     1,141        1,059        2,229        2,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     421        378        822        774   

Selling, general and administrative

     229        162        361        341   

Charges related to arbitration award

     13        —          26        —     

Employee termination benefits and other charges

     —          41        —          67   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     663        581        1,209        1,182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     478        478        1,020        1,070   

Net interest and other

     (11     (10     (21     (24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     467        468        999        1,046   

Income tax provision

     37        133        74        192   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 430      $ 335      $ 925      $ 854   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 1.82      $ 1.38      $ 3.92      $ 3.50   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 1.77      $ 1.36      $ 3.81      $ 3.43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     236        242        236        244   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     243        246        243        249   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions; unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     Dec. 27,     Dec. 28,     Dec. 27,     Dec. 28,  
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income

   $ 430      $ 335      $ 925      $ 854   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

        

Depreciation and amortization

     317        309        629        622   

Stock-based compensation

     42        32        84        71   

Deferred income taxes

     (29     80        (39     68   

Loss on disposal of assets

     14        —          29        —     

Gain from insurance recovery

     —          —          (65     —     

Non-cash portion of employee termination benefits and other charges

     —          15        —          15   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net

     (47     1        (157     78   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     727        772        1,406        1,708   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (170     (246     (306     (628

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (560     (18     (823     (27

Other investing activities, net

     (35     (15     4        (15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (765     (279     (1,125     (670
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Employee stock plans, net

     91        53        98        113   

Repurchases of common stock

     (150     (146     (300     (364

Dividends to shareholders

     (59     (121     (118     (121

Proceeds from debt

     —          —          500        —     

Repayment of debt

     (58     —          (115     (58
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (176     (214     65        (430
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (214     279        346        608   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     4,869        3,537        4,309        3,208   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 4,655      $ 3,816      $ 4,655      $ 3,816