UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 23, 2007
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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95-3261426 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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of Incorporation) |
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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)
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Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On May 23, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted ministerial changes to the Company’s By-Laws. These changes include eliminating the requirement that the Company appoint an officer with the title of President (an office which is not currently filled) and to provide the Company with the ability to issue uncertificated shares as required by the New York Stock Exchange to enable participation in a direct registration system.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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By-Laws, as amended and restated |
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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/ James C. Snyder |
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James C. Snyder |
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Vice President, Secretary and |
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Acting General Counsel |
Date: May 29, 2007
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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By-Laws, as amended and restated |
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