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Walmart Inc. 8-K Report (Apr 12, 2001)

Filed April 12, 2001For Securities:WMT

Summary

This 8-K filing by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on April 12, 2001, reports on the completion of a debt financing transaction. Specifically, the company sold $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.625% Notes due April 15, 2003, to Lehman Brothers Inc., acting as the designated underwriter. This issuance of notes indicates Walmart's ongoing strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially fund ongoing operations or expansion initiatives. Investors should note the specific terms of the debt, including the interest rate and maturity date, as these impact the company's financial obligations and leverage. The filing also references previous underwriting agreements and the governing indenture for these notes, providing transparency on the terms and conditions of this new debt issuance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Walmart completed the sale of $500 million in 4.625% Notes due April 15, 2003.
  • 2Lehman Brothers Inc. acted as the designated underwriter for this debt issuance.
  • 3The notes were issued under an existing Indenture dated April 1, 1991, as amended.
  • 4This filing provides details of the Pricing Agreement between Walmart and Lehman Brothers Inc.
  • 5The notes were delivered in the form of global notes.
  • 6The filing references previously filed underwriting agreements for context.
  • 7The CFO, Thomas M. Schoewe, signed the report, indicating executive oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Walmart issued $500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of notes with a fixed interest rate of 4.625%.

The notes have a maturity date of April 15, 2003.

While the filing doesn't explicitly state the reason, such debt issuances are typically used to fund general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, acquisitions, or to refinance existing debt. Investors can infer that Walmart is managing its capital structure and potentially seeking funds for growth or operational needs.

Lehman Brothers Inc. acted as the 'Designated Underwriter' responsible for purchasing the notes from Walmart. They then propose to offer these notes to other investors in the market.