Forbes has released its annual listing of the world’s top billionaires. Not surprisingly, five out of the top 11 people on the list are heirs of Wal-Mart’s late founder, Sam Walton.
Tied for seventh place with $16.5 billion apiece, are Alice Walton, Helen Walton, Jim Walton, John Walton, and R. Robson Walton.
Some other familiar names on the list…
Tied for seventh place with $16.5 billion apiece, are Alice Walton, Helen Walton, Jim Walton, John Walton, and R. Robson Walton.
Some other familiar names on the list…
• Bill Gates is on top, with $40.7 billion.
• David Sainsbury is # 113, with $3 billion.
•.Charles Butt makes # 222, with $1.8 billion.
• Kenneth Morrison of the UK, who is trying to buy Safeway Plc, ranked # 236, with $1.7 billion.
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