EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated collection, validation, indexing, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). All publicly traded domestic companies use EDGAR to make the majority of their filings. (Some foreign companies file voluntarily.) Form IllK, which includes the annual report, is required to be filed on EDGAR. The SEC makes this information available on the Internet. Required: 1. Access EDGAR on the Internet. The web address is wwseogov. 2. Search for Home Depot, Inc. Access the 201601-31, lK filing. Follow die illustrated instructions below to find the lK. Copy or type the following URL in a browser sec. v The opening page will look something like this