Walmart (WMT.US) plans to raise $6.5 billion through bond issuance: first foray into Canadian dollar bonds, diversifying financing to support expansion spending.

Zhitong Finance APP has learned that Walmart Inc. (WMT.US) plans to raise approximately US$6.5 billion through the issuance of US dollar and Canadian dollar bonds. The world's largest retailer is seeking to diversify its funding sources amid high expansion spending.