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The Home Depot views the Internet as an opportunity to expand its multi-channel approach to
serving customers. Our goal is to be the definitive supplier of home improvement information,
products and services over the Internet, just as we are in our stores. To provide our customers
with the flexibility they want in obtaining products and information, we are implementing an
Internet strategy that integrates and leverages our bricks-and-mortar assets. The Company
expects to begin offering a full range of products for sale on the Internet in select markets during
fiscal 2000.
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During fiscal 1999, 65 stores participated in a test offering of home improvement loans. Based on the success
of this test in driving and supporting major product sales, the Company is finalizing plans to expand this
program to more stores during fiscal 2000.