The Home Depot

THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
POLICY REGARDING RETENTION OF
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
In order to support the independence of our auditors, and in accordance with legal
requirements and prudent business practices, the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors of The Home Depot, Inc. has adopted this policy regarding the engagement of
the Company's independent auditors to perform services for The Home Depot, Inc.,
including its subsidiary companies (the "Company").
The Company's independent auditors...