Walmart Announces 2022 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Date

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Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has scheduled its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting for June 1, 2022, in a virtual-only format starting at 10:30 a.m. CDT. Shareholders can vote online, by mail, or phone before the meeting. The record date for eligible voters is April 8, 2022. Following the meeting, a traditional celebration for associates and shareholders will occur on June 3, beginning at 8 a.m. CDT, in Fayetteville, Ark., featuring entertainment and messages from leadership.

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• Virtual attendance provides accessibility for shareholders.
• The meeting will facilitate electronic voting, enhancing shareholder engagement.

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Formal Business Meeting for Shareholders on June 1, Followed by Traditional Celebration for Associates and Shareholders on June 3

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The meeting will be held in a virtual-only format and will begin at 10:30 a.m. CDT. While shareholders will be able to attend the meeting online through a live audio webcast, there will not be a physical location for the annual meeting.

The meeting will focus on shareholder voting on formal business and proxy proposals. Shareholders may vote their shares electronically, online, by mail or by phone prior to the formal business meeting on June 1. Shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting may also vote their shares online during the meeting.

The record date for shareholders entitled to vote at the virtual meeting is Friday, April 8, 2022. The company’s proxy statement will be filed in late April and will include details confirming how shareholders can access the June 1 virtual meeting and vote shares before or during the meeting. The public will also be able to listen to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, without the option to vote, through a link on the company’s website.

Following a smaller in-person celebration for associates last year in Bentonville, Ark., Walmart will resume its traditional Friday Associate Celebration at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark., on June 3 to recognize Walmart’s associates from around the world as well as shareholders. The event will begin at 8 a.m. CDT and will feature entertainment and messages from senior leadership to highlight accomplishments and thank Walmart associates and shareholders. It will also be webcast through a link on the company’s website.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 230 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart.

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FAQ

When is Walmart's Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in 2022?

Walmart's Annual Shareholders’ Meeting is on June 1, 2022.

How can shareholders vote for Walmart's 2022 meeting?

Shareholders can vote electronically, online, by mail, or by phone before or during the meeting.

What is the record date for voting at Walmart's meeting?

The record date for voting is April 8, 2022.

What is the date and location of Walmart's associate celebration?

The associate celebration is on June 3, 2022, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.