Investor Frequently Asked Questions
Stock Information Stock Administration Who is Wal-Mart's transfer agent? Wal-Mart’s transfer agent is Computershare (formerly EquiServe). Does Wal-Mart have a direct stock purchase plan? Yes. To receive information about Wal-Mart’s direct stock purchase plan, including a prospectus and enrollment form, contact Computershare by calling (800) 438-6278 or by visiting www.computershare.com. How do I sell or transfer my stock, change the address on my stock account or replace a lost stock certificate? Computershare can assist you with your account. You may contact Computershare by calling (800) 438-6278 or by visiting www.computershare.com. I am a current (or former) Wal-Mart associate. How can I check the status of my stock or profit sharing? Current and former associates with inquiries about share holdings or profit sharing should call 888-968-4015 to reach the Wal-Mart Participant Service Center. This an automated system, though representatives are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. How can I change my mailing address for stock information? Call Computershare at 800-438-6278 and speak with a representative or access your account at www.computershare.com/investor. Select the "Address Change" link in the purple column on the left side of the screen. Please allow two business days for the change to take effect. How do I sell or transfer my stock? Call 800-438-6278 to use the automated system or to speak with a representative. You can sell or request the forms to transfer your stock through the Automated Response System (IVR), Internet, or by speaking to a representative. Dividends Does Wal-Mart pay dividends? For the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2009, Wal-Mart is paying an annual dividend of $0.95 per share, paid in quarterly installments. Click here to view our most recent dividend press release and our dividend history. When are dividends paid? Dividends are declared by the Board of Directors and communicated through a news release. News releases can be found by clicking here. Does Wal-Mart have a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP)? Yes. For information, please contact Computershare by calling (800) 438-6278 and select option 3 on the automated system or go directly to Computershare’s Investment Plans page and select "Buy Now." You may receive the plan documentation by mail at your home or make an online investment. Does Wal-Mart offer direct deposit of dividends? Yes. information about direct deposits of dividends can be found on Wal-Mart's Web site by clicking here. You also may contact Computershare at (800) 438-6278 or by visiting www.computershare.com. Stock Splits What is Wal-Mart's history of stock splits? When will there be another stock split? Wal-Mart's Board of Directors determines whether and when there will be a stock split. Any announcement of stock a split would be communicated through a Company news release. When is Wal-Mart's annual shareholders' meeting? The Shareholders' Meeting is always the first Friday in June. In 2008, the meeting is scheduled for June 6 and will be held in Northwest Arkansas. When was Wal-Mart's initial public offering? What was the price? In 1970, Wal-Mart offered 300,000 shares of its common stock to the public at a price of $16.50 per share. Wal-Mart shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Aug. 25, 1972 under the symbol WMT. How is Wal-Mart's stock traded? Wal-Mart's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol WMT. How do I invest in Wal-Mart de Mexico (Walmex)? Wal-Mart de Mexico is a major retailer in Mexico. Its stock has been listed in the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1977, listed under the ticker symbol WALMEX. For information on Wal-Mart de Mexico, please visit www.walmartmexico.com.mx or contact Mariana Rodriguez (Director of Investor Relations) at m.rodriguez@wal-mart.com or call (5255) 5283-0289. Operations What is Wal-Mart's fiscal year? Wal-Mart's fiscal year runs from February 1st through January 31st each year. Who are Wal-Mart's independent auditors? Ernst and Young LLP. When is Wal-Mart's annual report distributed? Wal-Mart begins mailing its annual report to shareholders approximately 40 to 45 days prior to the annual meeting – generally around the middle of April. The annual report can also be found by clicking here. Where can I find Wal-Mart's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission? Wal-Mart's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available by clicking here. They can also be obtained directly from the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov under Filings and Forms (EDGAR)/ Search for Company Filings/Companies and Other Filers and enter Wal-Mart’s ticker symbol WMT. In which countries does Wal-Mart operate? In addition to the US, Wal-Mart operates a variety of formats and brand names in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua and the UK, in addition to Puerto Rico. The company has sourcing offices in dozens of other countries and is engaged as a partner with Bharti Enterprises in a retail venture in India. Is Wal-Mart considering expansion into any other countries? While we would not rule out operations in additional countries, we have not announced entry into any additional countries at this time. What is Wal-Mart's mission statement? Wal-Mart’s mission is to help people save money so they can live better. Where is Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters? Wal-Mart's Home Office is located in Bentonville, Arkansas,USA in the northwest corner of the state, and resides in the Central Time Zone. When and where was Wal-Mart incorporated? Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on October 31, 1969. How many associates does Wal-Mart employ? At the end of fiscal year 2008, Wal-Mart employed about 2 million associates worldwide and approximately 1.4 million in the United States. How many stores does Wal-Mart have? Wal-Mart has over 4,100 stores and clubs in the U.S., and a total of nearly 7,300 units worldwide. Wal-Mart's current store counts can be found by clicking here. How many customers shop at Wal-Mart in a week? Wal-Mart serves more than 137 million customers weekly in the U.S., and more than 175 million customers weekly worldwide. What is Wal-Mart’s growth rate? Wal-Mart’s average annual total revenue growth was slightly more than 10 percent for the three years from the fiscal year ending 2006 to the fiscal year ending 2008. How large are Wal-Mart's discount stores in the United States? Discount stores average approximately 107,000 square feet. How large are Wal-Mart's Supercenters in the United States? Supercenters average approximately 187,000 square feet. How large are Wal-Mart's Neighborhood Markets in the United States? Neighborhood Markets average approximately 42,000 square feet. How large are Sam's Clubs in the United States? Sam’s Clubs average nearly 132,000 square feet.
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