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Walmart Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 18, 2016)

Filed August 18, 2016For Securities:WMT

Summary

Walmart Inc. filed an 8-K on August 18, 2016, to furnish a press release and financial presentation detailing its results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2017, ending July 31, 2016. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying exhibits for this crucial information. The filings serve as Walmart's official disclosure of its operational and financial performance during the period. Investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and financial presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed insights into key performance indicators, revenue figures, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary. These documents are essential for understanding Walmart's current business health and outlook following the reporting period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Walmart filed an 8-K on August 18, 2016, to announce its financial results.
  • 2The report pertains to the three and six months ended July 31, 2016 (Q2 and H1 FY2017).
  • 3The 8-K itself is a notification, with detailed financial information contained in furnished exhibits.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1 is a press release disclosing the company's operational and financial results.
  • 5Exhibit 99.2 is a financial presentation offering further details on performance.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities unless explicitly incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Walmart's financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2017, ending July 31, 2016. It directs investors to accompanying press release and financial presentation exhibits for the specific financial details.

The actual financial results, performance data, and management commentary are contained within the furnished exhibits to this 8-K: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Presentation).

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but it is not considered officially 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This generally means the company assumes less liability for the accuracy of that specific furnished information compared to information that is formally 'filed'. However, this information can still be incorporated into other SEC filings where it would be considered 'filed'.

The financial results disclosed in the furnished documents cover the three months (second quarter) and the six months (first half) ended July 31, 2016.