The Home Depot® believes that our associates
                                                                        are our greatest competitive advantage. As a
                                                                        company, we strive to attract, motivate and
                                                                        retain a high-performing, diverse workforce. The
                                                                        Home Depot currently employs more than 385,000
                                                                        associates and it is the fifth largest employer
                                                                        of the companies listed on the S&P 500
                                                                        (excluding companies that did not report).