. As a result, the majority of the cost of warehousing and occupancy for the Walmart U.S. and Walmart International segments’ distribution facilities is included in operating, selling, general and administrative expenses. Because the Company does not include most of the cost of its Walmart U.S. and Walmart International segments’ distribution facilities in cost of sales, its gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of net sales (“gross profit margin”) may not be comparable to those of other