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): January 30, 2006
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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95-3261426 |
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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On January 30, 2006, Richard H. Brown, a director of The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company”),
informed the Company that he does not plan to stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of
Directors due to the increasing demands of his professional responsibilities. Mr. Brown will serve
the remainder of his term as a director until the Company’s 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
(d) On January 31, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Mr. Angelo R. Mozilo as
a director of the Company on the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee. Mr. Mozilo was also appointed to serve as a member of the Board’s Leadership Development
and Compensation Committee and IT Advisory Council. The Company’s press release announcing these
developments is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release of The Home Depot, Inc. dated February 3, 2006. |