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Shareholders’ Meeting to Be Held on June 1, 2012.
WAL-MART STORES, INC. (NYSE: WMT)
Notice of 2012 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
Meeting Type: Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
For Shareholders of record as of: Close of business on April 4, 2012
Date: June 1, 2012 Time: 7:00 a.m. Central Time
Location: Bud Walton Arena University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the nominees listed in Proposal 1, “FOR” Proposals 2 and 3, and “AGAINST” Proposals 4 through 6.
1. Election of Directors
Nominees:
1a. Aida M. Alvarez
1b. James W. Breyer
1c. M. Michele Burns
1d. James I. Cash, Jr.
1e. Roger C. Corbett
1f. Douglas N. Daft
1g. Michael T. Duke
1h. Marissa A. Mayer
1i. Gregory B. Penner
1j. Steven S Reinemund
1k. H. Lee Scott, Jr.
1l. Arne M. Sorenson
1m. Jim C. Walton
1n. S. Robson Walton
1o. Christopher J. Williams
1p. Linda S. Wolf
Company Proposals:
2. Ratifi cation of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Accountants
3. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Offi cer Compensation
Shareholder Proposals:
4. Political Contributions Report
5. Director Nomination Policy
6. Report Regarding Incentive Compensation Programs
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