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): February 24, 2004
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8207 95-3261426
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification
Number)
2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339-4024
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 433-8211
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 24, 2004, The Home Depot, Inc. issued a press release announcing
financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended February 1, 2004. A copy
of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURE
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.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Carol B. Tome
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Carol B. Tome
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 24, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of The Home Depot, Inc. dated February 24, 2004.