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): July 20, 2005
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-8207 | 95-3261426 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2455 Paces Ferry Road, 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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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company”) has received a grand jury subpoena from the United States Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, California, seeking documents and information relating to the Company’s handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. California state and local government authorities are also investigating this matter, and the Company is cooperating fully with the respective authorities. Although the Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter, it does not expect that these investigations will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.
SIGNATURES
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.
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | ||||
| Date: July 29, 2005 | ||||
| By: | /s/ Frank L. Fernandez | |||
| Name: | Frank L. Fernandez | |||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | |||