8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2018

 

 

Western Digital Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-08703   33-0956711

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

5601 Great Oaks Parkway

San Jose, California

  95119
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(408) 717-6000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 26, 2018, Western Digital Corporation announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended June 29, 2018. A copy of the press release making this announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

  99.1

Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on July  26, 2018 announcing financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended June 29, 2018.

 

2


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

     

Western Digital Corporation

(Registrant)

    By:   /s/ Michael C. Ray

Date: July 26, 2018

      Michael C. Ray
     

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WESTERN DIGITAL ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR

FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2018

Fiscal 2018 Revenue Grows to $20.6 Billion, +8% Year-over-Year

Authorizes New $5 Billion Share Repurchase Program

SAN JOSE, Calif. — JULY 26, 2018 — Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today reported revenue of $5.1 billion for its fourth fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2018. Operating income was $843 million with net income of $756 million, or $2.46 per share. Excluding certain non-GAAP adjustments, the company achieved non-GAAP operating income of $1.3 billion and non-GAAP net income of $1.1 billion, or $3.61 per share.

In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of $4.8 billion, operating income of $652 million and net income of $280 million, or $0.93 per share. Non-GAAP operating income in the year-ago quarter was $1.2 billion and non-GAAP net income was $881 million, or $2.93 per share.

The company generated $863 million in cash from operations during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2018, ending with $5.1 billion of total cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities. On May 2, 2018, the company declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share of its common stock, which was paid to shareholders on July 16, 2018.

For fiscal 2018, the company achieved record revenue of $20.6 billion, operating income of $3.6 billion and net income of $675 million, or $2.20 per share, compared to fiscal 2017 revenue of $19.1 billion, operating income of $2.0 billion and net income of $397 million, or $1.34 per share. On a non-GAAP basis, fiscal 2018 operating income was $5.4 billion and net income was $4.5 billion, or $14.73 per share, compared to fiscal 2017 operating income of $3.9 billion and net income of $2.7 billion, or $9.19 per share. The company generated $4.2 billion in cash from operations during the fiscal year 2018 and returned $1.2 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.


Western Digital Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2018

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“I am pleased with our financial performance as we report strong revenue, profitability and cash flow generation,” said Steve Milligan, chief executive officer of Western Digital. “The Western Digital platform allows us to continue to deliver differentiated financial performance enabling us to effectively navigate dynamic market conditions. With a deepening customer engagement, and our growing exposure to secular growth areas such as mobility and cloud, we remain poised to deliver compelling long-term shareholder value.”

The company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program, replacing all prior programs.

“Western Digital’s products and solutions are a key enabler of the ongoing growth in the volume and value of data. Our differentiated performance has demonstrated the stability, reliability and resiliency of our business model,” said Steve Milligan. “This new significant share repurchase authorization reflects ongoing confidence in the fundamentals of our business and its cash flow generation capabilities. We believe it is an excellent capital allocation opportunity to enhance long-term shareholder value.”

The investment community conference call to discuss these results, the company’s guidance for the first fiscal quarter 2019 and an accompanying presentation will be broadcast live online today at 2:30 p.m. Pacific/5:30 p.m. Eastern. The live and archived conference call/webcast, the company’s guidance for the first fiscal quarter and the earnings presentation can be accessed online at investor.wdc.com. The telephone replay number in the U.S. is 1(855) 859-2056 or +1(404) 537-3406 for international callers. The required conference ID is 8876946.

About Western Digital®

Western Digital creates environments for data to thrive. The company is driving the innovation needed to help customers capture, preserve, access and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data. Everywhere data lives, from advanced data centers to mobile sensors to personal devices, our industry-leading solutions deliver the possibilities of data. Western Digital data-centric solutions are marketed under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™ and WD® brands. Financial and investor information is available on the company’s Investor Relations website at investor.wdc.com.

 


Western Digital Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2018

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning the company’s preliminary financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2018 and fiscal year 2018; platform and product portfolio; market positioning; growth opportunities; and potential repurchases in the future by the company of shares of its common stock. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The preliminary financial results for the company’s fourth fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2018 and fiscal year 2018 included in this press release represent the most current information available to management. The company’s actual results when disclosed in its Form 10-K may differ from these preliminary results as a result of the completion of the company’s financial closing procedures; final adjustments; completion of the review and audit by the company’s independent registered accounting firm and other developments that may arise between now and the disclosure of the final results. Other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include: volatility in global economic conditions; business conditions and growth in the storage ecosystem; impact of competitive products and pricing; market acceptance and cost of commodity materials and specialized product components; actions by competitors; unexpected advances in competing technologies; our development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets; risks associated with acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; and other risks and uncertainties listed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the company’s Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 8, 2018, to which your attention is directed. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events.

 


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Western Digital, the Western Digital logo, G-Technology, HGST, SanDisk, Tegile, Upthere and WD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries.

 

 

Company contacts:

Western Digital Corp.

Investor Contact:

T. Peter Andrew

949-672-9655

peter.andrew@wdc.com

investor@wdc.com

Media Contact:

Jim Pascoe

408.717.6999

jim.pascoe@wdc.com

 


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions; unaudited; on a US GAAP basis)

 

     June 29,
2018
     June 30,
2017
 
ASSETS

 

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,005      $ 6,354  

Accounts receivable, net

     2,197        1,948  

Inventories

     2,944        2,341  

Other current assets

     492        413  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     10,638        11,056  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     3,095        3,033  

Notes receivable and investments in Flash Ventures

     2,105        1,340  

Goodwill

     10,075        10,014  

Other intangible assets, net

     2,680        3,823  

Other non-current assets

     642        594  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 29,235      $ 29,860  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 2,265      $ 2,144  

Accounts payable to related parties

     259        206  

Accrued expenses

     1,274        1,255  

Accrued compensation

     479        506  

Current portion of long-term debt

     179        233  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     4,456        4,344  

Long-term debt

     10,993        12,918  

Other liabilities

     2,255        1,180  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     17,704        18,442  

Total shareholders’ equity

     11,531        11,418  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 29,235      $ 29,860  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited; on a US GAAP basis)

 

     Three Months Ended     Years Ended  
     June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
    June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
 

Revenue, net

   $ 5,117     $ 4,842     $ 20,647     $ 19,093  

Cost of revenue

     3,265       3,161       12,942       13,021  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     1,852       1,681       7,705       6,072  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     577       604       2,400       2,441  

Selling, general and administrative

     352       345       1,473       1,445  

Employee termination, asset impairment and other charges

     80       80       215       232  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,009       1,029       4,088       4,118  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     843       652       3,617       1,954  

Interest and other expense, net

     (114     (237     (1,532     (1,185
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before taxes

     729       415       2,085       769  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (27     135       1,410       372  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 756     $ 280     $ 675     $ 397  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 2.53     $ 0.96     $ 2.27     $ 1.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 2.46     $ 0.93     $ 2.20     $ 1.34  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     299       292       297       288  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     307       301       307       296  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions; unaudited; on a US GAAP basis)

 

     Three Months Ended     Years Ended  
     June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
    June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
 

Operating Activities

        

Net income

   $ 756     $ 280     $ 675     $ 397  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

        

Depreciation and amortization

     489       546       2,056       2,128  

Stock-based compensation

     78       91       377       394  

Deferred income taxes

     (12     (49     (348     12  

Loss on disposal of assets

     5       6       21       18  

Write-off of issuance costs and amortization of debt discounts

     13       10       221       285  

Cash premium on extinguishment of debt

     —         —         720       5  

Non-cash portion of employee termination, asset impairment, and other charges

     —         —         16       13  

Other non-cash operating activities, net

     (4     35       (19     94  

Changes in:

        

Accounts receivable, net

     (186     2       (244     (487

Inventories

     (274     (87     (598     (204

Accounts payable

     26       (96     (15     223  

Accounts payable to related parties

     (23     13       53       38  

Accrued expenses

     72       71       (17     231  

Accrued compensation

     (28     25       (26     115  

Other assets and liabilities, net

     (49     92       1,333       175  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     863       939       4,205       3,437  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net

     (190     (125     (809     (557

Activity related to Flash Ventures, net

     (35     (53     (742     (277

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (1     —         (100     —    

Investment activity, net

     (11     (1     (22     230  

Strategic investments and other, net

     (12     (11     18       (32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (249     (190     (1,655     (636
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing Activities

        

Employee stock plans, net

     67       128       49       230  

Repurchases of common stock

     (436     —         (591     —    

Proceeds from acquired call option

     —         —         —         61  

Dividends paid to shareholders

     (150     (146     (593     (574

Settlement of debt hedge contracts

     —         (21     28       (21

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

     —         —         500       —    

Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs

     2,449       —         13,781       7,898  

Repayment of debt and premiums

     (2,493     (10     (17,074     (12,189
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (563     (49     (3,900     (4,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (9     2       1       (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     42       702       (1,349     (1,797

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     4,963       5,652       6,354       8,151  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 5,005     $ 6,354     $ 5,005     $ 6,354  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Years Ended  
     June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
    June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
 

GAAP cost of revenue

   $ 3,265     $ 3,161     $ 12,942     $ 13,021  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     (234     (279     (1,022     (1,003

Stock-based compensation expense

     (12     (12     (49     (49

Acquisition-related charges

     —         —         —         (18

Charges related to cost saving initiatives

     1       (24     7       (68

Other

     —         (2     —         (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP cost of revenue

   $ 3,020     $ 2,844     $ 11,878     $ 11,878  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GAAP gross profit

   $ 1,852     $ 1,681     $ 7,705     $ 6,072  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     234       279       1,022       1,003  

Stock-based compensation expense

     12       12       49       49  

Acquisition-related charges

     —         —         —         18  

Charges related to cost saving initiatives

     (1     24       (7     68  

Other

     —         2       —         5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

   $ 2,097     $ 1,998     $ 8,769     $ 7,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GAAP operating expenses

   $ 1,009     $ 1,029     $ 4,088     $ 4,118  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     (41     (40     (163     (159

Stock-based compensation expense

     (66     (77     (327     (333

Employee termination, asset impairment and other charges

     (80     (80     (215     (232

Acquisition-related charges

     (1     —         (13     (17

Charges related to cost saving initiatives

     (1     (16     (19     (86

Other

     —         (4     3       (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses

   $ 820     $ 812     $ 3,354     $ 3,283  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GAAP operating income

   $ 843     $ 652     $ 3,617     $ 1,954  

Cost of revenue adjustments

     245       317       1,064       1,143  

Operating expense adjustments

     189       217       734       835  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating income

   $ 1,277     $ 1,186     $ 5,415     $ 3,932  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GAAP interest and other expense, net

   $ (114   $ (237   $ (1,532   $ (1,185

Convertible debt activity, net

     7       (1     10       6  

Debt extinguishment costs

     3       —         899       274  

Other

     3       41       5       54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP interest and other expense, net

   $ (101   $ (197   $ (618   $ (851
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GAAP income tax expense (benefit)

   $ (27   $ 135     $ 1,410     $ 372  

Income tax adjustments

     94       (27     (1,136     (11
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-GAAP income tax expense

   $ 67     $ 108     $ 274     $ 361  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


     Three Months Ended     Years Ended  
     June 29,
2018
    June 30,
2017
    June 29,
2018
     June 30,
2017
 

GAAP net income

   $ 756     $ 280     $ 675      $ 397  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     275       319       1,185        1,162  

Stock-based compensation expense

     78       89       376        382  

Employee termination, asset impairment and other charges

     80       80       215        232  

Acquisition-related charges

     1       —         13        35  

Charges related to cost saving initiatives

     —         40       12        154  

Convertible debt activity, net

     7       (1     10        6  

Debt extinguishment costs

     3       —         899        274  

Other

     3       47       2        67  

Income tax adjustments

     (94     27       1,136        11  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

   $ 1,109     $ 881     $ 4,523      $ 2,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted income per common share:

         

GAAP

   $ 2.46     $ 0.93     $ 2.20      $ 1.34  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP

   $ 3.61     $ 2.93     $ 14.73      $ 9.19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

         

GAAP

     307       301       307        296  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP

     307       301       307        296  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

To supplement the condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the table above sets forth non-GAAP cost of revenue; non-GAAP gross profit; non-GAAP operating expenses; non-GAAP operating income; non-GAAP interest and other expense, net; non-GAAP income tax expense; non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted income per common share (“Non-GAAP measures”). These Non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from Non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The company believes the presentation of these Non-GAAP measures, when shown in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to investors for measuring the company’s earnings performance and comparing it against prior periods. Specifically, the company believes these Non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors as they exclude certain expenses, gains and losses that the company believes are not indicative of its core operating results or because they are consistent with the financial models and estimates published by many analysts who follow the company and its peers. As discussed further below, these Non-GAAP measures exclude the amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, employee termination, asset impairment and other charges, acquisition-related charges, charges related to cost saving initiatives, convertible debt activity, debt extinguishment costs, other charges, and income tax adjustments, and the company believes these measures along with the related reconciliations to the GAAP measures provide additional detail and comparability for assessing the company’s results. These Non-GAAP measures are some of the primary indicators management uses for assessing the company’s performance and planning and forecasting future periods. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results.

As described above, the company excludes the following items from its Non-GAAP measures:

Amortization of acquired intangible assets. The company incurs expenses from the amortization of acquired intangible assets over their economic lives. Such charges are significantly impacted by the timing and magnitude of the company’s acquisitions and any related impairment charges.

Stock-based compensation expense. Because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, the varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation expense, the subjective assumptions involved in those determinations, and the volatility in valuations that can be driven by market conditions outside the company’s control, the company believes excluding stock-based compensation expense enhances the ability of management and investors to understand and assess the underlying performance of its business over time and compare it against the company’s peers, a majority of whom also exclude stock-based compensation expense from their non-GAAP results.

Employee termination, asset impairment and other charges. From time-to-time, in order to realign the company’s operations with anticipated market demand or to achieve cost synergies from the integration of acquisitions, the company may terminate employees and/or restructure its operations. During the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2018, the company incurred charges related to a planned hard drive manufacturing site closure and consolidation, as well as other restructuring actions. From time-to-time, the company may also incur charges from the impairment of intangible assets and other long-lived assets. These charges (including any reversals of charges recorded in prior periods) are inconsistent in amount and frequency, and the company believes are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business.

Acquisition-related charges. In connection with the company’s business combinations, the company incurs expenses which it would not have otherwise incurred as part of its business operations. These expenses include third-party professional service and legal fees, third-party integration services, severance costs, non-cash adjustments to the fair value of acquired inventory, contract termination costs, and retention bonuses. The company may also experience other accounting impacts in connection with these transactions. These charges and impacts are related to acquisitions, are inconsistent in amount and frequency, and the company believes are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business.

Charges related to cost saving initiatives. In connection with the transformation of the company’s business, the company has incurred charges related to cost saving initiatives which do not qualify for special accounting treatment as exit or disposal activities. These charges, which the company believes are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business, primarily relate to costs associated with rationalizing the company’s channel partners or vendors, transforming the company’s information systems infrastructure, integrating the company’s product roadmap, and accelerated depreciation on assets.

Convertible debt activity, net. The company excludes non-cash economic interest expense associated with its convertible notes, the gains and losses on the conversion of its convertible senior notes and call option, and unrealized gains and losses related to the change in fair value of the exercise option and call option. These charges and gains and losses do not reflect the company’s operating results, and the company believes are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business.

Debt extinguishment costs. From time-to-time, the company replaces its existing debt with new financing at more favorable interest rates or utilizes available capital to settle debt early, both of which generate interest savings in future periods. The company incurs debt extinguishment charges consisting of the costs to call the existing debt and/or the write-off of any related unamortized debt issuance costs. These gains and losses do not reflect the company’s operating results, and the company believes are not indicative of the underlying performance of its business.

Other charges. From time-to-time, the company sells or impairs investments or other assets which are not considered necessary to its business operations, or incurs other charges or gains that the company believes are not a part of the ongoing operation of its business. The resulting expense or benefit is inconsistent in amount and frequency.


Income tax adjustments. Income tax adjustments include the difference between income taxes based on a forecasted annual non-GAAP tax rate and a forecasted annual GAAP tax rate as a result of the timing of certain non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments. Additionally, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the fiscal year ended June 29, 2018 income tax adjustments include a net provisional income tax expense of $1.6 billion for the one-time mandatory deemed repatriation tax and a provisional income tax benefit of $65 million related to the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities.