Director Bruce Kiddoo gifts Western Digital (WDC) shares to charity

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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP director Bruce E. Kiddoo reported a charitable stock donation. On May 15, he transferred 100 shares of Common Stock as a bona fide gift to a charitable organization at a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating no sale proceeds. After this gift, he directly holds 4,653 shares of Western Digital common stock. This is a non-market, non-cash transaction that reflects a personal donation rather than a typical buy or sell in the open market.

Insider Trade Summary

100 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KIDDOO BRUCE E

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	100	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,653 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares gifted: 100 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 4,653 shares +1 more

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Shares gifted 100 shares Bona fide gift of Common Stock on May 15, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Reported value for gifted shares

Shares held after transaction 4,653 shares Direct ownership after the gift

Gift transactions 1 transaction, 100 shares TransactionSummary giftCount and giftShares

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Common Stock, Form 4, charitable organization

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bona fide gift financial

"The shares were transferred by the Reporting Person as a bona fide gift to a charitable organization."

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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.

charitable organization other

"gift to a charitable organization."

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 06:21 PM

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^*

KIDDOO BRUCE E

(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)
05/15/2026

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	05/15/2026		G⁽¹⁾		100	D	$0.0	4,653	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. The shares were transferred by the Reporting Person as a bona fide gift to a charitable organization.

	By: /s/ Sandra Garcia Attorney-in-Fact For: Bruce Kiddoo	05/18/2026
	** 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.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Western Digital (WDC) report for Bruce E. Kiddoo?

Bruce E. Kiddoo reported a bona fide gift of 100 shares of Western Digital Common Stock. The transfer was made to a charitable organization at a stated price of $0.00 per share, so it was not an open-market sale or purchase.

How many Western Digital (WDC) shares did Bruce E. Kiddoo donate?

He donated 100 shares of Western Digital Common Stock. The Form 4 classifies this as a bona fide gift, meaning the shares were transferred without consideration, to benefit a charitable organization rather than as a market transaction.

Who received the gifted Western Digital (WDC) shares from Bruce E. Kiddoo?

The 100 Western Digital shares were transferred to a charitable organization. The footnote specifies that the reporting person made the transfer as a bona fide gift, highlighting that this was a philanthropic donation rather than a sale for personal financial gain.

What is Bruce E. Kiddoo’s Western Digital (WDC) shareholding after the gift?

After the 100-share gift, Bruce E. Kiddoo directly holds 4,653 shares of Western Digital Common Stock. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining direct ownership reported in the Form 4 following the charitable transfer.

Was the Western Digital (WDC) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The transaction was neither a buy nor a traditional sale; it was a bona fide gift. The Form 4 uses transaction code G and describes it as a gift transfer to a charitable organization, so no sale proceeds or open-market pricing were involved.

Does Bruce E. Kiddoo’s Western Digital (WDC) gift involve any option exercise or derivatives?

No, the filing shows only a non-derivative transaction in Common Stock. The derivative summary section is empty, indicating no options, warrants, or other derivative securities were exercised, converted, or otherwise transacted in this particular Form 4.