Western Digital director receives 772-share stock grant

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP director Manuvir Das reported receiving an equity grant of 772 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units.

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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP director Manuvir Das reported receiving an equity grant of 772 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The units were granted at no cash cost and, once vested, each unit will convert into one share, giving him ownership of 772 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 772 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Das Manuvir

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	772	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 772 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Represents the grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

Key Figures

RSU grant: 772 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 772 shares

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RSU grant 772 shares Restricted stock units granted to director on May 26, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price per share for RSU award

Shares after transaction 772 shares Total common stock holdings reported following the grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, Form 4

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents the grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person."

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.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share..."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What insider transaction did WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC) director Manuvir Das report?

Director Manuvir Das reported an equity award of 772 restricted stock units. These are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases, and will convert into common shares upon vesting, increasing his direct ownership in Western Digital when settlement occurs.

How many WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC) shares are involved in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows a grant of 772 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Western Digital common stock. After the grant, Das directly holds 772 shares subject to the units vesting and being settled in common stock according to the award terms.

Was cash paid for the WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC) shares granted to Manuvir Das?

No cash was paid for these shares; the reported price per share is 0.0000. The 772 restricted stock units represent a stock-based compensation award, giving Das a right to receive common shares upon vesting without an out-of-pocket purchase.

Is the WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC) insider transaction a market buy or sell?

This transaction is neither a market buy nor a sell. It is coded as an "A" transaction, indicating a grant or award. The 772 restricted stock units are part of compensation, not an open-market trade, and will convert into shares when vesting conditions are met.

How does this Form 4 affect Manuvir Das’s ownership in WESTERN DIGITAL (WDC)?

Following the award, Das is reported to hold 772 shares tied to restricted stock units. This reflects an increase in his direct equity exposure through compensation, with actual share ownership materializing as the units vest and settle into common stock over time.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/28/2026 - 05:09 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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).

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^*

Das Manuvir

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/26/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock⁽¹⁾	05/26/2026		A		772	A	$0.0	772	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

	By: /s/ Sandra Garcia Attorney-in-Fact For: Manuvir Das	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR