Home Depot Offers 10% Discount to Celebrate 4th

THE HOME DEPOT COMMEMORATES INDEPENDENCE DAY

BY OFFERING A 10 PERCENT DISCOUNT TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL

ATLANTA, JUNE 28, 2005 - The Home Depot(r), the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that the company is inviting all active duty personnel, reservists, retired service members, veterans and their families to receive 10 percent off their purchases in recognition of Independence Day. The offer is good on purchases up to $2,000 for a maximum discount of $200 between June 30 and July 4, 2005, at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Floor Stores(r), The Home Depot Landscape Supply(r) stores and EXPO Design Center(r) locations.

"This holiday is about celebrating the founding of this great nation and the freedoms we all enjoy," said Bob Nardelli, chairman, president & CEO of The Home Depot. "With that same reflection, The Home Depot recognizes the dedication and sacrifices made by the U.S. military community and its families. Offering military personnel, veterans and their families a discount is our way of saying 'thanks' and helping them create a safe and comfortable home environment."

To qualify, individuals must present proof of military service to the Special Services desk at any The Home Depot store, where they will receive a coupon that is redeemable at any cashier's checkout register. Discount coupons are valid on a single receipt in-store purchase only. See the coupon for details and exceptions.

The discount offer furthers the company's overall commitment to supporting the military community. The Home Depot is the largest retailer with a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract, as well as one of the largest suppliers of building, repair and maintenance products available to the military and all federal agencies through GSA's Hardware SuperStore Multiple Award Schedule Program. In effect since July 1, 2003, the GSA Schedule contract makes it easier for The Home Depot and the military to do business together by offering federal procurement customers a more streamlined procurement process.

Other examples of The Home Depot's commitment to the U.S. military include the launch of Project HomeFront in 2003, through which The Home Depot donated $1 million and 1 million volunteer hours to help military families at home while their spouses were deployed. Last July, a $1 million donation in tools and supplies was made to support U.S. troops in the rebuilding effort in Iraq. In September, the company launched Operation Career FrontSM, a program designed to provide career opportunities to separating and retiring military service members, military spouses and other veterans. In addition, The Home Depot offered a 10 percent discount to all active duty personnel, reservists, retired service members, veterans and their families in recognition of Memorial Day.

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored The Home Depot this past September with the 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This past April, the company was the proud recipient of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Distinguished Service Award for its continued support of the military. In June, the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation honored The Home Depot's president, chairman & CEO with the Most Distinguished American Award. The company was No. 1 on the G.I. Jobs list of Top 25 Most Military Friendly Employers for 2004.

Since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, The Home Depot has had as many as 1,800 of its associates called to active duty. The corporation has extended and enhanced leave of absence benefits for each of its deployed associates. In addition, The Home Depot hired 10,000 veterans in 2003, and 15,000 veterans in 2004.

See the in-store coupon for details and exceptions: This offer is valid and redeemable for a 10% discount on a single receipt in-store purchase at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Floor Stores(r), The Home Depot Landscape Supply(r) stores and EXPO Design Center(r) locations. Maximum discount is $200. This offer is not valid on labor or Self-Furnish and Install (SF&I) or Furnish and Install (F&I) program products, including without limitation roofing, windows, siding, HVAC products or custom closets. This offer is not valid on the purchase of gift cards or certificates, with any other discounts or on prior purchases. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or special incentive program. Do not send with/as payment on any The Home Depot or EXPO Design Center credit account. This offer is not valid on John Deere(r), Thermador(r), Gaggenau(r), certain Bosch(r) products in certain markets, Miele(r), Dacor(r), Viking(r), Fisher & Paykel(r), Casablanca(r) products and selected Maytag(r) products, including Neptune(r). This offer is not valid at The Home Depot Supply.



For more information, contact:

Emily Tyner

The Home Depot

(770) 433-8211, ext. 83288