Western Digital insider sells 808 company shares

Cynthia L. Tregillis, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of Western Digital, reported several equity transactions.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cynthia L. Tregillis, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of Western Digital, reported several equity transactions. On July 20, dividend equivalent rights tied to restricted stock units converted into 13 common shares, with 1,309 shares withheld to cover taxes. On July 21, she sold 808 common shares at $529.63 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 6, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 4 txns

Insider Tregillis Cynthia L

Role Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec

Sold 808 shs ($428K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $428K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F3	808	$529.63	$428K
Exercise	Dividend Equivalent Rights F1	13.1971	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	13	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F2	1,309	$487.42	$638K

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 309.804 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 114,539 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The dividend equivalent rights were converted into, and paid in the form of, shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units to which the dividend equivalent rights relate. A cash amount was also paid to the holder to settle a fractional dividend equivalent right.
2. F2. Payment of tax obligation by withholding securities incident to the vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b-3(e).
3. F3. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 6, 2026.

Key Figures

Common shares sold: 808 shares Sale price per share: $529.63 Shares withheld for taxes: 1,309 shares +4 more

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Common shares sold 808 shares Sale of Western Digital common stock on July 21, 2026

Sale price per share $529.63 Price for 808 common shares sold on July 21, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 1,309 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligation on July 20, 2026

Tax withholding reference price $487.42 Per-share value used for 1,309 shares withheld for taxes

Dividend equivalent rights converted 13.1971 rights Converted into an equal number of common shares on July 20, 2026

Common shares received from DERs 13 shares Shares acquired at $0.00 per share via conversion of dividend equivalent rights

Dividend equivalent rights remaining 309.8040 rights Dividend equivalent rights outstanding after the reported conversion

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Dividend Equivalent Rights, restricted stock units, Rule 16b-3(e)

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

Dividend Equivalent Rights financial

"The dividend equivalent rights were converted into, and paid in the form of, shares"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

restricted stock units financial

"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units to which the dividend equivalent rights relate"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Rule 16b-3(e) regulatory

"Payment of tax obligation by withholding securities incident to the vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b-3(e)"

FAQ

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What did Western Digital (WDC) insider Cynthia Tregillis sell in this Form 4?

Cynthia L. Tregillis sold 808 shares of Western Digital common stock on July 21, 2026 at $529.63 per share. The transaction was reported as a sale in the open market or a private transaction.

Was the WDC insider sale by Cynthia Tregillis under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Cynthia L. Tregillis on March 6, 2026, indicating the trades were pre-arranged under that plan.

How many Western Digital (WDC) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The report shows 1,309 shares of Western Digital common stock were disposed of to pay tax obligations, by withholding securities incident to the vesting of awards in accordance with Rule 16b-3(e).

What are the dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Western Digital (WDC) Form 4?

Dividend equivalent rights were converted one-for-one into 13.1971 shares of common stock in connection with the vesting of related restricted stock units. A cash payment settled the fractional right that could not be issued as a full share.

Did Cynthia Tregillis acquire any Western Digital (WDC) shares in this filing?

Yes. She acquired 13 shares of Western Digital common stock at $0.00 per share on July 20, 2026, resulting from the conversion of dividend equivalent rights tied to restricted stock units.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/21/2026 - 08:56 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Tregillis Cynthia L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95119

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP [ WDC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/20/2026		M		13(1)	A	$0.0	116,656	D
Common Stock	07/20/2026		F		1,309(2)	D	$487.42	115,347	D
Common Stock	07/21/2026		S(3)		808	D	$529.63	114,539	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Dividend Equivalent Rights	(1)	07/20/2026		M			13.1971	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	13.1971	$0.0	309.804	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The dividend equivalent rights were converted into, and paid in the form of, shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units to which the dividend equivalent rights relate. A cash amount was also paid to the holder to settle a fractional dividend equivalent right.

2. Payment of tax obligation by withholding securities incident to the vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b-3(e).

3. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 6, 2026.

	By: /s/ Sandra Garcia Attorney-in-Fact For: Cynthia Tregillis	07/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)