#western digital acquisition

Western Digital Corporation has announced that it will acquire SanDisk Corporation for $19 billion. Western Digital says that it will acquire all of the outstanding shares of SanDisk for a combination of cash and stock with a total equity value of approximately $19 billion. The acquisition allows Western Digital to transform into a storage solutions company with deep expertise in non-volatile memory (NVM), integrate into NAND, and secure long-term access to solid state technology. "This transformational acquisition aligns with our long-term strategy to be an innovative leader in the storage industry by providing compelling, high-quality products with leading technology," said Steve Milligan, chief executive officer, Western Digital. I'm excited to welcome the SanDisk team as we look to create additional value for all of our stakeholders, including our customers, shareholders and employees." source: Western Digital Our friends from Western Digital in the region is holding another contest and I'd like to invite our readers here to join in. Prizes include Western Digital HDDs and tickets to cool destinations like Maldives, Bali or Phuket. Disclosure: Western Digital Asia-Pacific is an advertiser in this blog. Read more in our articles including "Western Digital to acquire SanDisk for $19 billion" and "Garmin launches Forerunner 70 and 170 in PH, introduces Garmin Pay and announces 2026 Garmin Run".