UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 19, 2008
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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2455 Paces Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(770) 433-8211
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 19, 2008 |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 19, 2008, The Home Depot, Inc. issued a press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2008.
The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release of The Home Depot, Inc. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. |
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/s/ Carol B. Tomé |
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Name: Carol B. Tomé |
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Title: Chief Financial Officer and |
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Date: August 18, 2008
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