UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended  AprilJuly 28, 1996

                                  - OR -
[ ]__   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                    to

Commission file number 1-8207

                           THE HOME DEPOT, INC.

          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     Delaware                                95-3261426
(State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)               Identification
							    Number)

2727 Paces Ferry Road         Atlanta, Georgia          30339-408930339
(Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip Code)

                              (770) 433-8211
           (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X   No

                  APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

         $0.05$.05 par value 478,834,000479,107,754 Shares, as of May 16,August 15, 1996

                  THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                            INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

                              APRILJULY 28, 1996

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Part I.  Financial Information:

     Item 1.  Financial Statements
     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS -
          Three-Month and Six-Month Periods
          Ended AprilJuly 28, 1996 and AprilJuly 30, 1995. . . . . . . . . .1995                           3

     CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS -
          As of AprilJuly 28, 1996 and January 28, 1996. . . . . . . . .1996                        4

     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -
          Three-MonthSix-Month Periods
          Ended AprilJuly 28, 1996 and AprilJuly 30, 1995. . . . . . . . . .1995                           5

     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                              6

     Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results
     of Operations and Financial Condition                           . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 910

Part II.  Other Information:

     Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. .10Holders        11

     Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                           . . . . . . . . . . .1011

     Signature Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Page                                                      12

     Index to Exhibits                                                   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1213




                 PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                
              THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                
              (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Three Months Ended AprilSix Months Ended July 28, AprilJuly 30, July 28, July 30, 1996 1995 ------------ ------------1996 1995 Net Sales $ 4,362,2155,292,917 $ 3,568,9624,151,722 $ 9,655,132 $ 7,720,684 Cost of Merchandise Sold 3,142,285 2,571,441 --------- ---------3,856,022 3,028,676 6,998,307 5,600,117 Gross Profit 1,219,930 997,5211,436,895 1,123,046 2,656,825 2,120,567 Operating Expenses: Selling and Store Operating 816,009 665,977904,708 699,700 1,720,717 1,365,677 Pre-Opening 12,859 12,53510,143 13,485 23,002 26,020 General and Administrative 72,100 64,856 --------- ---------80,108 67,703 152,208 132,559 Total Operating Expenses 900,968 743,368 --------- ---------994,959 780,888 1,895,927 1,524,256 Operating Income 318,962 254,153441,936 342,158 760,898 596,311 Interest Income (Expense): Interest and Investment Income 4,126 4,2002,833 4,655 6,959 8,855 Interest Expense (2,329) (2,238) --------- ---------(405) (1,216) (2,734) (3,454) Interest, Net 1,797 1,962 --------- ---------2,428 3,439 4,225 5,401 Earnings Before Income Taxes 320,759 256,115444,364 345,597 765,123 601,712 Income Taxes 125,740 98,350 --------- ---------174,190 132,710 299,930 231,060 Net Earnings $ 195,019270,174 $ 157,765 ========= =========212,887 $ 465,193 $ 370,652 Earnings Per Common and Common Equivalent Share $ 0.410.56 $ 0.34 ========= =========0.45 $ 0.97 $ 0.78 Dividends Per Share $ 0.06 $ 0.05 $ 0.04 ========= =========0.11 $ 0.09 Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares 480,187 477,320 ========= =========
482,446 477,737 481,384 477,424 See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. THE HOME DEPOT INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
AprilJuly 28, January 28, ASSETS 1996 1995 ASSETS ---------- ----------- - - ------1996 Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 48,17233,224 $ 53,269 Short-Term Investments 27,958233 54,756 Receivables, Net 270,647305,370 325,384 Merchandise Inventories 2,530,3322,516,349 2,180,318 Other Current Assets 63,31560,842 58,242 --------- --------- Total Current Assets 2,940,4242,916,018 2,671,969 PlantProperty and Equipment, at cost 5,220,9285,475,113 4,968,895 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (553,698)(605,918) (507,871) --------- --------- Net Property and Equipment 4,667,2304,869,195 4,461,024 Long-Term Investments 13,831 25,436 Notes Receivable 59,11051,955 54,715 Cost in Excess of the Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired 87,65886,416 87,238 Other 61,12160,137 53,651 --------- --------- $ 7,829,3747,997,552 $ 7,354,033 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 1,232,0481,229,334 $ 824,808 Accrued Salaries and Related Expenses 197,273233,502 198,208 Sales Taxes Payable 154,871144,453 113,066 Other Accrued Expenses 328,812289,306 242,859 Income Taxes Payable 143,34277,311 35,214 Current Installments of Long-Term Debt 2,1882,148 2,327 --------- --------- Total Current Liabilities 2,058,5341,976,054 1,416,482 Long-Term Debt, excluding current installments 297,834275,389 720,080 Other Long-Term Liabilities 140,680147,911 115,917 Deferred Income Taxes 37,92342,470 37,225 Minority Interest 84,59287,176 76,563 Stockholders' Equity: Common Stock, par value $0.05. Authorized: 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 478,684,000479,056,000 shares at April 28, 19967/28/96 and 477,106,000 shares at January 28, 1996 23,9331/28/96 23,953 23,855 Paid -inPaid-In Capital 2,453,7892,469,148 2,407,815 Retained Earnings 2,750,1842,991,621 2,579,059 Cumulative Translation Adjustments (1,335)(4,745) (6,131) Unrealized Loss on Investments, Net (41)(42) (47) --------- --------- 5,226,5305,479,935 5,004,551 Less: Notes Receivable from ESOP 16,22610,890 16,539 Shares Held in Employee Benefit Trust 493 246 --------- --------- Total Stockholders' Equity 5,209,8115,468,552 4,987,766 --------- --------- $7,829,374$ 7,997,552 $ 7,354,033 ========= =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In Thousands) ThreeSix Months Ended AprilJuly 28, 1996 AprilJuly 30, 1995 -------------- -------------- Cash Provided from Operations: Net Earnings $ 195,019465,193 $ 157,765370,652 Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operations: Depreciation and Amortization 52,973 39,313 Increase109,332 82,494 Deferred Income Tax Expense 5,239 5,572 Decrease (Increase) in Receivables, Net 49,213 40,11910,459 (8,565) Increase in Merchandise Inventories (348,348) (243,521)(335,628) (265,748) Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 556,022 388,753545,634 486,355 Increase in Income Taxes Payable 111,786 90,17947,932 49,486 Other 8,370 11,778 -------- --------13,586 20,742 Net Cash Provided by Operation 625,035 484,386 -------- --------Operations 861,747 740,988 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital Expenditures (279,083) (347,345)(532,354) (665,433) Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment 5,396 10,1459,709 14,433 Sales and Maturities of Short-Term Investments, Net 38,408 4,773 Purchase of Long-Term Investments --- (6,912)66,132 16,777 Proceeds from Maturities of Long-Term Investments --- 1,8820 4,688 Proceeds from Sales of Long-Term Investments 0 3,885 Advances Secured by Real Estate, Net 2,051 (14,411) -------- --------11,489 (13,567) Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (233,228) (351,868) -------- --------(445,024) (639,217) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Repayments of Commercial Paper Obligations, (421,570) (90,000) Repayments of Notes ReceivableNet (454,000) (100,000) Cash Received from ESOP 313 2015,649 430 Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt (823) (522)(1,357) (1,728) Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock, Net 42,499 14,66455,637 43,268 Shares Purchased for Employee Benefit Trust (247) (246) Cash Dividends Paid to Stockholders (23,894) (18,282)(52,631) (42,089) Minority Interest Contributions to Partnership 6,847 9,171 -------- --------10,289 16,374 Net Cash Provided byUsed in Financing Activities (396,875) (85,014) -------- --------(436,660) (83,991) Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash (29) 17(108) 8 (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,097 47,521(20,045) 17,788 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 53,269 1,154 -------- -------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 48,17233,224 $ 48,675 ======== ========
18,942 See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation - The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 1996, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 1-8207). THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION The data below reflect THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION The data below reflects selected sales data, the percentage relationship between sales and major categories in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, and the percentage change in the dollar amounts of each of the items.
Percentage Increase(Decrease)Increase (Decrease) in Three Months Ended inSix Months Ended Dollar Amounts AprilJuly 28, AprilJuly 30, July 28, July 30, Three Six 1996 1995 1996 1995 Months ----------- ---------- ----------------Months Selected Consolidated Statements of Earnings Data Net Sales 100.0% 100.0% 22.2%100.0% 100.0% 27.5% 25.1% Gross Profit 28.027.1 27.0 27.5 27.5 27.9 22.325.3 Operating Expenses: Selling and Store Operating 18.7 18.7 22.517.1 16.9 17.8 17.7 29.3 26.0 Pre-Opening 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 2.6(24.8)(11.6) General and Administrative 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.8 11.2 ---- ----18.3 14.8 Total Operating Expenses 20.7 20.8 21.218.8 18.8 19.6 19.7 27.4 24.4 Operating Income 7.3 7.1 25.58.3 8.2 7.9 7.7 29.2 27.6 Interest Income (Expense): Interest and Investment Income 0.1 0.1 (1.8)0.1 0.1 (39.1)(21.4) Interest Expense - - 4.1 ---- ------- --- (0.1) --- (66.7)(20.8) Interest, Net 0.1 0.1 (8.4)0.0 0.1 (29.4)(21.8) Earnings Before Income Taxes 7.4 7.2 25.28.4 8.3 7.9 7.8 28.6 27.2 Income Taxes 2.9 2.8 27.8 ---- ----3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 31.3 29.8 Net Earnings 4.5% 4.4% 23.65.1% 5.1% 4.8% 4.8% 26.9 25.5 Selected Consolidated Sales Data Number of Transactions 104,209,000 84,624,000 23.1124,840,000 98,624,000 229,048,000 183,248,000 26.6 25.0 Average Amount of Sale Per Transaction $ 41.8642.40 $ 42.17 (0.7)42.10 $ 42.15 $ 42.13 0.7 0.0 Weighted Average Weekly Sales Per Operating Store $ 782,000911,000 $ 791,000 (1.1)871,000 $ 848,000 $ 832,000 4.6 1.9 Weighted Average Sales Per Square Foot $ 387450 $ 396 (2.3)433 $ 419 $ 414 3.9 1.2
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONTINUED) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Sales for the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 1996 increased 22%27% to $4,362,215,000$5,292,917,000 compared to sales of $4,151,722,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 1995. For the first six months of fiscal 1996, sales increased 25% to $9,655,132,000 from sales of $7,720,684,000 for the comparable period in fiscal 1995. The sales increase for both periods was primarily attributable to new stores (441(456 at the end of the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 1996 compared to 359379 at the end of the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 1995) and a comparable store-for-store sales increase of 3%.9% and 6% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1996, respectively. For the second quarter, management believes a portion of the sales increase was also due to pent-up demand resulting from a late start to the spring season. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 28.0%27.1% for the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 1996 compared to 27.9%27.0% for the comparable period of fiscal 1995. The increase for the quarter was primarily attributable to, among other things, changes in merchandise mix and more effective buying practices which reduced the Company's merchandise cost. For the first six months of fiscal 1996, gross profit increase as a percent of sales resulted primarily from delayswas 27.5% compared to 27.5% for the comparable period of fiscal 1995. Operating expenses as a percent to sales were 18.8% for the second quarters of fiscal 1996 and changes in merchandise mix resulting from late Spring weather in many markets. Operatingfiscal 1995. For the first six months of fiscal 1996, operating expenses as a percent of sales decreasedwere down slightly to 20.7%19.6% from 19.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 compared to 20.8% for the first quartersame period of fiscal 1995. Selling and store operating expenses as a percent of sales were 18.7%increased to 17.1% and 17.8% for both the second quarter and first quartersix months of fiscal 1996, respectively, from 16.9% and 17.7% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1995.1995, respectively. The increase for the second quarter was attributable to, among other things, one-time expenditures related to the Olympic Games and higher store relocation and remodeling costs resulting primarily from the adoption in fiscal 1996 of certain accounting standards which changed the timing of recognition of these expenses. Additionally, profits increased in the Home Depot Canada partnership resulting in higher minority interest. Pre-opening expenses as a percent ofto sales were 0.3%decreased to 0.2% for both the second quarter and first quartersix months of fiscal 1996 andfrom 0.3% for the comparable periods of fiscal 1995. These decreases were primarily attributable to the timing of store openings, as many of the Company's fiscal third quarter 1996 store openings are expected to occur the latter part of the quarter and as a result have not yet incurred significant pre- opening expenses. General and administrative expenses as a percent ofto sales were 1.7%decreased to 1.5% and 1.6% for the second quarter and first quartersix months of fiscal 1996 compared to 1.8% forfrom 1.6% and 1.7% in the second quarter and first quartersix months of fiscal 1995. This decrease as a percent ofThese decreases were attributable to higher sales was due to the Company's continuingvolumes and continued focus on controlling costs. Net Interest income as a percent ofto sales wasincreased to 0.1% for bothin the firstsecond fiscal quarter of fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995. Interest expense as a percent of sales was 0% for both the first quarter of fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995. The Company s combined Federal and state effective income tax rate increased to 39.2% for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 from 38.4% for0.0% in the comparable period of fiscal 1995. In1995 due to higher capitalized interest compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company's combined Federal and state effectiveprior year. Interest income tax rate was adjusted to 38.8% for the fiscal year. The increase in the rate for the first quartersix months of fiscal 1996 was due to a higher effective state tax rate. Net earnings as a percent ofto sales increasedwas 0.1% compared to 4.5%0.1% for the first quartersix months of fiscal 1996 compared to 4.4% for the same period of fiscal 1995. This increase was attributable to higher gross profits and lower operating expenses partially offset by a higher effective income tax rate, as described above. THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONTINUED) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - (Continued) The Company's combined Federal and state effective income tax rate increased to 39.2% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1996 from 38.4% for the comparable periods of fiscal 1995. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company adjusted its combined Federal and state effective income tax rate to 38.8% for the fiscal year. The increase in the rate for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1996 from the adjusted 1995 tax rate was due to a higher effective state tax rate. Net earnings as a percent of sales were 5.1% and 4.8% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1996, respectively, as well as for the comparable periods of fiscal 1995. Earnings per share was $0.56 and $0.97 for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1996, respectively, compared to $0.45 and $0.78 for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1995, respectively. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Cash flow generated from store operations provides the Company with a significant source of liquidity. Additionally, a significant portion of the Company's inventory is financed under vendor credit terms. During the first threesix months of fiscal 1996, the Company opened 1833 stores and relocated four existing5 stores. During the remainder of fiscal 1996, theThe Company currently plans to open approximately 72 additional57 new stores and relocate three existing stores.2 stores during the last six months of fiscal 1996 and open approximately 117 new stores, including relocations, during fiscal 1997. Of the planned 90 new stores and seven7 relocations in fiscal 1996, it is expected that 7674 will be owned and 2123 will be leased. In June 1996, the Company entered into a $300,000,000 operating lease agreement for the purpose of financing construction costs of new stores. Under the agreement, the lessor will purchase the properties, pay for the construction costs and subsequently lease the facilities to the Company. The Company currently planslease provides for substantial residual value guarantees and includes purchase options at original cost on each property. This agreement will primarily cover new stores planned to open approximately 123 new stores, including relocations, duringin 1996 and 1997. In addition to the leasing agreement, some planned locations for the remainder of fiscal 1997. Although some of these locations1996 and 1997 will be leased directly, and it is expected that many may be obtained through the purchase of pre-existingpre- existing leasehold interests, the acquisition of land parcels and the construction or purchase of buildings during fiscal 1996. While the cost of new stores to be constructed and owned by the Company varies widely, principally due to land costs, new store costs (including land, building and fixtures) are currently estimated to average approximately $13,600,000$13,800,000 per location. The Company may purchase leasehold interests at varying amounts depending upon the value of such properties. The cost to remodel (including leasehold interests) and fixture stores to be leased is expected to average approximately $4,000,000$2,300,000 per store. In addition, each new store will require approximately $2,800,000 to finance inventories, net of vendor financing. THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONTINUED) LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - (Continued) As of AprilJuly 28, 1996, the Company had $89,961,000$33,457,000 in cash and short-term investments, and $13,831,000 in long-term investments. Management believes that its current cash position, the proceeds from short-term and long-term investments, internally generated funds, funds available from the $300,000,000 operating lease agreement, its commercial paper program, and/or the ability to obtain alternate sources of financing should enable the Company to complete its capital expenditure programs, including store expansion and renovation, through the next several fiscal years. IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES Although the Company cannot accurately determine the precise effect of inflation on its operations, it does not believe inflation has had a material effect on sales or results of operations. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders DuringAt the first quarterCompany's Annual Meeting of fiscalStockholders, on May 29, 1996, the stockholders elected the slate of nominees for election as director with votes cast as follows: Mr. Bernard Marcus had 411,214,359 shares for and 4,127,483 shares withheld; Mr. Donald R. Keough had 411,792,197 shares for and 3,549,645 shares withheld; Mr. Kenneth G. Langone had 411,218,076 shares for and 4,123,766 shares withheld; and Mr. John L. Clendenin had 410,794,093 shares for and 4,547,749 shares withheld. There were no matters were submittedabstentions or broker non-votes applicable to the election of directors. The following other directors have terms of office as a vote of security holders.director that continued after the meeting: Mr. Arthur M. Blank, Col. Frank Borman, Mr. Ronald M. Brill, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Mr. Berry R. Cox, Mr. Milledge A. Hart, III and Ms. M. Faye Wilson. The stockholders adopted a proposal to approve the amendment to the Senior Officers' Bonus Pool Plan with votes cast as follows: 392,660,842 shares for; 18,645,438 shares against; 4,035,562 shares abstained; and 0 broker non-votes. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits 10. $300,000,000 Operating Lease Agreement between Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and Credit Suisse Leasing 92-A 11.1 Computation of Earnings per Common and Common Equivalent Share 27. Financial Data Schedule (only submitted to SEC in electronic format) (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended AprilJuly 28, 1996. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE HOME DEPOT, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Arthur M. Blank Arthur M. Blank President /s/ Marshall L. Day Marshall L. Day Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer 5/28/96August 26, 1996 (Date) THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Description 10. $300,000,000 Operating Lease Agreement between Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and Credit Suisse Leasing 92-A 11.1 Computation of Earnings per Common and Common Equivalent Share 2727. Financial Data Schedule (only submitted to SEC in electronic format)