We are evolving into a company with multiple platforms for growth. Over time, we expect an increasing penetration of our businesses in the professional contractor space. Consistent with our growth strategy, you shouldn't be surprised when we make strategic acquisitions like National Waterworks. |
We are poised for dramatic growth over the next five years across our business. Our planned acquisition of Hughes Supply is a great example of how we are rapidly replicating in the professional market the same type of transformation that we brought to the home improvement retail market. |
We believe strongly in the fundamental strength of Home Depot, |
We continue to execute our growth strategy laid out five years ago to enhance our core retail business, extend our business into adjacent areas and expand into new markets. |
We have become students of these phenomena. |
We have embarked on a transformation of The Home Depot from a young, decentralized business toward a more mature and balanced company with predictable and sustainable growth potential, |
We have embarked on a transformation of The Home Depot from a young, decentralized business toward a more mature and balanced company with predictable and sustainable growth potential. |
We thank Dick Brown for his five years of service and leadership, and his expertise in information technology. |
We will harness and focus the power of the corporate workforce as never before to improve the communities where we live, work and play. We have a powerful resource in millions of people, corporate Americans, who now will have even greater support from their employers to learn to lead volunteer teams and touch countless lives. |