Analysts See Synergies for Western Digital (WDC) as MOFCOM Approves HGST Integration
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Jefferies Reiterates Buy on Western Digital (WDC) on Possible Merger with Sandisk (SNDK)
October 21, 2015 8:43 AM EDTJefferies reiterated a Buy rating on Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), and cut the price target to $111.00 (from $116.00), ahead of possible merger with Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK). Bloomberg has reported that WDC may acquire SNDK for... More
Western Digital (WDC) Announces MOFCOM Approval of HGST, WD Integration
October 19, 2015 6:08 AM EDTWestern Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) announced a decision from China's Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM"), which enables the company to integrate substantial portions of its HGST and WD subsidiaries under Western Digital Corporation ("Western Digital"). As a unified entity, Western Digital's extensive technology capability, deepened patent and product portfolios, and talented global team will further drive its ability to innovate and lead in the changing data storage industry.
The agency's decision is the result of an ongoing dialogue regarding the "hold separate" restriction associated with Western Digital's acquisition of HGST in March 2012. As... More
