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沃尔玛扩大内部反腐败调查

Walmartrevealed that its internal probe into potential violations of anti-corruption law had extended to Brazil, China and India as it reported quarterly sales growth short of expectations and profits that matched them.

沃尔玛(Walmart)表示，对于涉嫌违反美国反腐败法行为的内部调查范围已扩大到巴西、中国和印度。该公司刚公布的今年第三季度财报显示，沃尔玛的销售增幅逊于预期，利润水平与预期相符。

The world’s biggest retailer by sales said yesterday that investigations into allegations of bribes paid to secure new store permits in Mexico had been extended to three other emerging markets.

沃尔玛昨日表示，对于相关员工涉嫌在墨西哥行贿以取得开店许可的调查行动，已经扩大到另外三个新兴市场国家。按销售额计算，沃尔玛是世界最大的零售商。

“Inquiries or investigations regarding allegations of potential [US anti-corruption law] violations have been commenced in a number of foreign markets where we operate, including but not limited to Brazil, China and India, Walmart said in a regulatory filing.

沃尔玛在一份提交给监管机构的文件中表示，“我们已经在我们涉足的一些海外市场启动了对涉嫌违反（美国反腐败法）行为的质询或调查，其中包括但不限于巴西、中国和印度。

At the same time, Walmart reported sales that disappointed investors – up 3.4 per cent from a year ago at $113.2bn but short of the consensus forecast of $114.9bn. Without currency effects, Walmart said, it would have hit the forecast.