8-KEarnings & Results

HOME DEPOT, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 16, 2004)

Filed November 16, 2004For Securities:HD

Summary

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) filed an 8-K on November 16, 2004, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2004. This filing primarily consists of a press release announcing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications. While the specific financial figures for the quarter are not detailed within the 8-K text itself (as they are in the furnished press release), this report serves as the official notification of the company's performance during the period. Investors and analysts would typically refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on revenue, earnings per share, and any commentary from management regarding business performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Home Depot (HD) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2004.
  • 2The results were disclosed via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing date was November 15, 2004, with the announcement made on November 16, 2004.
  • 4This 8-K is primarily a notification of earnings release, directing investors to the attached exhibit for detailed financial data.
  • 5The information furnished in this report is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This filing does not incorporate the information by reference into any registration statement or other SEC filings under the Securities Act of 1933.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report Home Depot's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2004, via an attached press release.

The specific financial results, such as revenue and earnings per share, are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. Investors should review that exhibit for detailed figures.

When information is furnished, it means it's being provided to the SEC for public disclosure but does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This is a common practice for earnings press releases.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. Such information would typically be found in the detailed commentary within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) or in subsequent filings and investor communications.