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Walmart Inc. 8-K Report (May 13, 2004)

Filed May 13, 2004For Securities:WMT

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Walmart Inc. (WMT) on May 13, 2004, serves to formally submit a press release detailing the company's results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this crucial information. Investors should review the press release to understand Walmart's performance during that period, including key financial metrics and operational highlights. The filing is standard procedure for disseminating quarterly earnings information and signals that Walmart is providing updated performance data to the market. The Chief Financial Officer, Thomas M. Schoewe, signed off on the report, indicating the authenticity and official release of the financial information contained within the accompanying press release. Investors relying on this filing should seek out the referenced press release for substantive financial details.

Key Highlights

  • 1Walmart Inc. is filing a Form 8-K on May 13, 2004.
  • 2The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release regarding the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004.
  • 3The press release, included as Exhibit 99.1, contains information on Walmart's results of operations for the reported quarter.
  • 4This filing acts as a notification mechanism for the release of quarterly financial performance data.
  • 5The report is signed by Thomas M. Schoewe, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6Investors are directed to the accompanying press release for specific financial details and operational results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit Walmart Inc.'s press release which discloses the company's results of operations for its fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004. The 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial data but directs investors to the press release.

The detailed financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004, are contained within the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The filing was signed by Thomas M. Schoewe, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Inc. This signature signifies that the company is officially releasing the information contained in the accompanying press release and that it has been duly authorized.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not provide the specific financial numbers. It serves as a cover document to submit the press release that contains the detailed results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004.