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Walmart Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 16, 2019)

Filed May 16, 2019For Securities:WMT

Summary

Walmart Inc. filed an 8-K on May 15, 2019, to furnish a press release and financial presentation detailing its results of operations for the first quarter ended April 30, 2019, and its financial condition as of that date. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results, it serves as notification that this information will be made public on May 16, 2019, through separate investor materials. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the financial presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for specific performance metrics and financial health indicators. This 8-K is primarily a procedural filing, informing the market of the upcoming release of Q1 2019 financial results. The key takeaway for investors is to be aware of the release date and to access the provided exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of Walmart's performance. The filing specifies that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed report but is intended for public disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Walmart Inc. announced its Q1 2019 financial results via a furnished press release and financial presentation.
  • 2The filing date was May 15, 2019, with the investor materials released on May 16, 2019.
  • 3The report covers financial performance for the three months ended April 30, 2019.
  • 4It also provides an update on the company's financial condition as of April 30, 2019.
  • 5The detailed financial results and analysis are contained within the accompanying exhibits (99.1 and 99.2).
  • 6This 8-K is a notification filing, and the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for certain legal purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally notify investors and the public that Walmart will be releasing its first-quarter 2019 financial results on May 16, 2019. It includes the press release and financial presentation that will contain the detailed results.

The actual financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2019, are located in the exhibits to this 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Presentation). These documents were made available on May 16, 2019.

According to the filing, the information furnished in this Item 2.02 and its exhibits is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a future filing.

This report and the accompanying materials cover Walmart's results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2019, and its financial condition as of April 30, 2019.