Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Global Statement of Ethics

"Our Company is committed to maintaining an environment in which our Associates are proud to work, our suppliers and other business partners know that they are being dealt with fairly, and our shareholders can invest with confidence. In furtherance of these goals, we have updated our Company’s Statement of Ethics to take into account recent changes in laws and regulations.

This revised Statement of Ethics applies to all of our Associates worldwide as well as the members of our Board of Directors. It is critical that you read this Statement of Ethics carefully. As in the past, we ask that each of you make a special commitment to comply with the principles and policies set forth or referred to in this Statement of Ethics.

Wal-Mart’s business was built upon a foundation of honesty, respect, fairness and integrity. We must each strive to preserve that foundation by bringing these values to our job every day. To that end, we must all follow the Statement of Ethics. However, because this statement cannot possibly describe every practice or principle related to honest and ethical conduct, it is also our responsibility to apply common sense, together with a desire simply to do the right thing, in making business and personal decisions where no stated guideline exists.

The Open Door allows each of us to be heard on any issue. Where ethics are concerned, our Company goes a step further. You are expected to raise any questions or concerns regarding business ethics.

We are all privileged to work for one of the most successful companies in the world. In order to sustain that success for future generations, it is our responsibility to preserve and strengthen the core ethical beliefs upon which our Company was founded. We are relying on each of you to help us fulfill this important responsibility."

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