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15
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
For a description of the litigation and government inquiries related to the Data Breach we discovered in the third quarter of
fiscal 2014, see Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, "Financial Statements," which description is
incorporated herein by reference.
We are reporting the following proceedings to comply with SEC regulations, which require us to disclose certain information
about proceedings arising under federal, state or local environmental provisions if we reasonably believe that such
proceedings may result in monetary sanctions of $100,000 or more.
As previously reported, in November 2013, the Company received subpoenas from the District Attorney of Alameda County,
California, working with the District Attorney of San Joaquin County and the California Attorney General's office, seeking
documents and information relating to the Company's disposal of hazardous waste at its California facilities. The Company is
cooperating with the District Attorneys and Attorney General's office. Although the Company cannot predict the outcome of
this proceeding, it does not expect the outcome to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2014, the New York Attorney General’s Office notified the Company of alleged noncompliance with state laws
related to the in-store display of certain lawn fertilizer products. Although the Company cannot predict the outcome of this
proceeding, it does not expect the outcome to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of
operations or cash flows.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities.
Since April 19, 1984, our common stock has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "HD."
The Company paid its first cash dividend on June 22, 1987 and has paid cash dividends during each subsequent quarter.
Future dividend payments will depend on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors
considered relevant by the Board of Directors.
The table below sets forth the high and low closing sales prices of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange and
the quarterly cash dividends declared per share of common stock for the periods indicated.
Price Range Cash Dividends
Declared
High Low
Fiscal Year 2014
First Quarter Ended May 4, 2014 $ 82.91 $ 74.97 $ 0.47
Second Quarter Ended August 3, 2014 $ 82.05 $ 76.24 $ 0.47
Third Quarter Ended November 2, 2014 $ 97.52 $ 80.03 $ 0.47
Fourth Quarter Ended February 1, 2015 $ 107.62 $ 95.78 $ 0.59
Fiscal Year 2013
First Quarter Ended May 5, 2013 $ 74.00 $ 63.92 $ 0.39
Second Quarter Ended August 4, 2013 $ 80.54 $ 73.51 $ 0.39
Third Quarter Ended November 3, 2013 $ 80.05 $ 72.70 $ 0.39
Fourth Quarter Ended February 2, 2014 $ 82.34 $ 75.37 $ 0.47
As of March 6, 2015, there were approximately 132,000 shareholders of record of our common stock and approximately
1,316,000 additional "street name" holders whose shares are held of record by banks, brokers and other financial institutions.