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BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- (Business Wire)
The Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) approved an
annual cash dividend for fiscal year 2016 of $1.96 per share, an
increase of two percent from the $1.92 per share paid for the last
fiscal year. The fiscal year 2016 annual dividend of $1.96 per share
will be paid in four quarterly installments of $0.49 per share,
according to the following record and payable dates:
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Record Dates | | | Payable Dates |
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March 13, 2015
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April 6, 2015
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May 8, 2015
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June 1, 2015
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August 7, 2015
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September 8, 2015
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December 4, 2015
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January 4, 2016
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“We are proud of our history of consistent shareholder returns. This
will mark 42 consecutive years of increasing dividends for our
shareholders,” said Charles Holley, executive vice president and chief
financial officer. “The strength of our balance sheet and strong free
cash flow continues to enable a dividend increase, even as we invest
more to strategically position Walmart to better serve our customers.”
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, 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, more than 250
million customers and members visit our 11,453 stores under 71 banners
in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal
year 2015 revenues of nearly $486 billion, Walmart employs approximately
2.2 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 stock.walmart.com.
Contacts:
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Media Relations Contact
Randy
Hargrove, 800-331-0085
or
Investor Relations Contacts
Carol
Schumacher, 479-277-1498
or
Kary Brunner, 479-277-8782
Source: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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