Western Digital Chief of Global Operations Accrues Dividend Equivalent Rights

Insider Filing Analysis: Western Digital Corp ($WDC)

Executive Summary

On September 17, 2026, Gubbi Vidyadhara K, Chief of Global Operations at Western Digital Corp, acquired 21.0234 Dividend Equivalent Rights (DERs) at $0.00 per share. Following the transaction, the insider holds 215.1478 DERs directly.

Transaction Breakdown

• Security: Dividend Equivalent Rights (convertible into Common Stock)
• Transaction Code: A (Grant, award, or other acquisition)
• Shares/Units: 21.0234
• Price per Unit: $0.00
• Total Consideration: $0.00
• Post-Transaction Beneficial Ownership: 215.1478 units

Context & Significance

This transaction reflects a standard accrual of dividend equivalent rights associated with previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs). As noted in the filing, these rights vest proportionately with their underlying RSUs and each represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or its cash value. Because this is an automated accrual resulting from dividend distribution on unvested equity rather than a discretionary open-market purchase or sale, it carries Low informational significance for market direction.