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of Wisconsin alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,995,342 C1, "Thin Film Heads Having Solenoid Coils," and U.S. Patent No. 6,195,232,
"Low-Noise Toroidal Thin Film Head With Solenoidal Coil." The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory damages, enhanced damages,
injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees and costs. On March 2, 2012, the district court granted Seagate's motion for summary judgment of non-
infringement and entered judgment in favor of Seagate. On March 7, 2012, Rembrandt appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit. A hearing before the Court of Appeals has not yet been scheduled. In view of the court's March 2, 2012 ruling and the uncertainty
regarding the amount of damages, if any, that could be awarded Rembrandt in this matter, the Company does not believe that it is currently
possible to determine a reasonable estimate of the possible loss or possible range of loss related to this matter.
Rambus, Inc. ITC Investigation re Certain Semiconductor Chips and Products Containing the Same —On December 1, 2010, Rambus, Inc.
filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission seeking an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended. The complaint names Seagate Technology LLC and numerous other respondents, including LSI, Inc. and ST Microelectronics, Inc.,
alleging that Seagate products incorporate semiconductor products made by LSI and STMicroelectronics that infringe various patents owned by
Rambus. The ITC initiated an investigation on December 29, 2010. Rambus seeks an order to exclude entry of infringing products into the U.S.
and a cease and desist order. On July 25, 2012, the ITC gave notice that it had determined to terminate the investigation with a finding of no
violation of Section 337 by Seagate and the other respondents. In light of the July 25, 2012 notice and the nature of the relief sought, the
Company does not believe that it is currently possible to determine a reasonable estimate of the possible loss or range of loss, or other possible
adverse result, if any, that may be incurred with respect to this matter.
LEAP Co., Ltd. v. Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd. and Nippon Seagate Inc .—On July 4, 2012, LEAP Co., Ltd.
filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court of Japan against Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd., Nippon Seagate Inc. and
Buffalo Inc. alleging wrongful termination of purchase agreements and other claims, and seeking approximately $38 million in damages. The
Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this case. In view of the uncertainty regarding the amount of
damages, if any, that could be awarded in this matter, the Company does not believe that it is currently possible to determine a reasonable
estimate of the possible range of loss related to this matter.
Environmental Matters
The Company's operations are subject to U.S. and foreign laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, including
those governing discharges of pollutants into the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes and the
cleanup of contaminated sites. Some of the Company's operations require environmental permits and controls to prevent and reduce air and water
pollution, and these permits are subject to modification, renewal and revocation by issuing authorities.
The Company has established environmental management systems and continually updates its environmental policies and standard
operating procedures for its operations worldwide. The Company believes that its operations are in material compliance with applicable
environmental laws, regulations and permits. The Company budgets for operating and capital costs on an ongoing basis to comply with
environmental laws. If additional or more stringent requirements are imposed on the Company in the future, it could incur additional operating
costs and capital expenditures.
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