According to the reports from EETimes China and Blocks &Files, Western Digital (WD) is said to be considering spinning off its NAND and SSD business, which could be valued similarly to Solidigm.

Reportedly, WD plans to split into two separate business units: one focused on producing hard disk drives (HDDs) and the other on NAND flash memory and SSDs. This strategy is expected to enhance operational efficiency within each unit, allowing them to concentrate on their core strengths and ultimately achieve greater market value.

According to the report, WD CEO David Goeckeler will lead the NAND and SSD unit, while Executive Vice President of Global Operations Irving Tan will take on the role of CEO for the HDD business

Citing calculations by an analyst, the report notes that  the standalone value of WD’s NAND and SSD business could range from USD 10 billion to 22 billion. This suggests that spinning off these businesses could lead to a higher market valuation for the company.

The report states that the market has not yet fully recognized the value of WD’s NAND business, and that the combined independent value of the two companies post-split will be at least USD 30 billion, with the potential to exceed USD 40 billion.

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