Assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. With respect to our ESG reporting, our actual future results, including the achievement of our targets, goals or commitments, could differ materially from our projected results as the result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not being realized, or other risks, uncertainties and factors. You can obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at This press release contains statements or may include statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), that are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Before you invest, you should read the applicable preliminary prospectus in that registration statement and other documents we have filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offerings. (“we,” the “Company” or “Walmart”) has filed a registration statement (including a preliminary prospectus) on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for each of the offerings to which this press release relates. The offerings are being made by means of the prospectuses only. This press release is not a prospectus or an offer to sell securities. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide. Each week, approximately 220 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. served as Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. was the Green Structuring Agent, while Citigroup Global Markets Inc. LLC also served as active bookrunners on the green bond. BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and African American- and women-owned Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC. King & Associates, Inc., Hispanic-owned Samuel A. Leading the green bond as active bookrunners were four nationally recognized minority- and women-owned firms including African-American and service-disabled veteran-owned AmeriVet Securities, Inc., women-owned C.L. The green bond is part of $7 billion of new senior unsecured notes that the company successfully priced across 5-, 7-, 10-, 20- and 30-year tranches. An outside consultant with recognized expertise in environmental, social and governance research and analysis has issued, and made publicly available, a second party opinion in respect of the alignment of eligibility criteria of the type described above with the Green Bond Principles, and the company’s external auditor EY will provide an assurance report on each allocation report. Walmart will issue a public report with information on allocation to and estimated impact of the Eligible Green Investments on an annual basis until an amount equal to the net proceeds of the green bond has been allocated. Over the next few years, Walmart intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds of the $2 billion offering toward a portfolio of Eligible Green Investments that meet certain eligibility criteria within the areas of renewable energy, high performance buildings, sustainable transport, zero waste and circular economy, water stewardship, and habitat restoration and conservation. Net proceeds from the $2 billion green bond offering will be used to fund existing and future projects that enable Walmart to achieve its sustainability goals. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it has successfully priced the company's first green bond.
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