8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Walmart Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 17, 2018)

Filed May 17, 2018For Securities:WMT

Summary

Walmart Inc. filed an 8-K on May 17, 2018, to furnish a press release and a financial presentation that were to be issued and posted on the same day. These documents provide details on the company's financial results for the three months ended April 30, 2018, and its financial condition as of April 30, 2018. Investors should refer to these furnished documents for specific performance metrics and financial standing. This filing serves as an announcement mechanism for Walmart's first-quarter fiscal year 2019 (ending April 30, 2018) financial performance. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the official press release and financial presentation where these details are disclosed. The information is provided "furnished" and not "filed," meaning it is not subject to certain liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but it is crucial for understanding Walmart's operational and financial status at that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Walmart Inc. filed an 8-K on May 17, 2018, to provide investors with updated financial information.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a financial presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3These documents disclose Walmart's results of operations for the first quarter ended April 30, 2018.
  • 4The filing also provides information on Walmart's financial condition as of April 30, 2018.
  • 5The content is furnished under Item 2.02, pertaining to Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6The information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Walmart's press release and financial presentation detailing its financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2018, and its financial condition as of that date.

The specific financial results and details are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the financial presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that were furnished as part of this 8-K filing. Investors should consult these accompanying documents for performance metrics.

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 generally not subject to the same liabilities as if it were "filed" under other sections of securities laws, such as Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, it is still considered important disclosure for investors.

This specific 8-K filing only indicates the furnishing of a press release and a financial presentation. It does not mention a conference call transcript as an exhibit. Details regarding any associated conference call would typically be found in separate announcements or filings.