<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000354950-19-000017.txt : 20190430
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20190430161137
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000354950-19-000017
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190430
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190430
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190430

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HOME DEPOT INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000354950
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-LUMBER & OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS [5211]
		IRS NUMBER:				953261426
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0202

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08207
		FILM NUMBER:		19781816

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2455 PACES FERRY ROAD
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339-4024
		BUSINESS PHONE:		770-433-8211

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2455 PACES FERRY ROAD
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339-4024
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From 2014 to 2017, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance, with responsibility for U.S. Retail finance, strategic and financial planning, and business development activity.  Mr. McPhail served as Senior Vice President, Global FP&amp;A, Strategy, and New Business Development, from 2013 to 2014; Vice President, Strategic Business Development, from 2007 to 2013; and director of Strategic Business Development from 2005 to 2007. Prior to joining the Company in 2005, Mr. McPhail served as executive vice president of corporate finance for Marconi Corporation plc in London, England, where he led their business development efforts in Europe and North America. 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<div><a name="sEBAFB941054D50AE871592B43C2A2149"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Exhibit 99.1</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;"><img src="hdlogoa02a01a01a01a01a13.jpg" alt="hdlogoa02a01a01a01a01a13.jpg" style="height:84px;width:84px;"></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:14pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">The Home Depot Announces Retirement Plans of Carol Tom&#233; and Names </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">14-year Company Veteran, Richard McPhail, Chief Financial Officer</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">ATLANTA, April 30, 2019 - The Home Depot announced today that Carol Tom&#233;, Chief Financial Officer and executive vice president of Corporate Services, has decided to retire on August 31, 2019 after 24 years of service to the company.  </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8220;Carol is not only one of the most respected executives in corporate America and an outstanding Chief Financial Officer, but also is beloved by The Home Depot associates,&#8221; said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president.  &#8220;Since Carol was named our CFO in May 2001 we have delivered more than a 450% increase in value to our shareholders, due in part to her many contributions. 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In recent years, he was responsible for developing the company&#8217;s financial plans and managing its day-to-day financial performance, overseeing the company&#8217;s business development activities, and creating a decision analytics center of excellence, among other responsibilities.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#8220;Developing top talent and ensuring seamless succession planning is a hallmark of our company.  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