UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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Hughes Supply, Inc.
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THIS FILING CONSISTS OF A POSTING ON THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE FOR CUSTOMERS
REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO HUGHES CUSTOMERS REGARDING THE HOME DEPOT(R) ACQUISITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
On January 10, 2006, Hughes Supply announced that it had entered into a merger
agreement with The Home Depot. We would like to reassure our valued customers
that we remain firmly committed to continuing to provide you the same superior
service you have come to expect from us. Until the merger is complete, business
operations will remain unchanged, and we will not waiver from our company
mission to supply outstanding service and solutions through dedication and
excellence.
The completion of the merger is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.
For additional information, please see the January 10 press release titled "The
Home Depot to Acquire Hughes Supply". It is important to us that our customers
are kept well informed. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime,
please contact your sales representative.
As always, we appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you now and
into the future.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER
In connection with the proposed merger, Hughes Supply will file a proxy
statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. INVESTORS AND SECURITY
HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE,
BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders
may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (when available) and other
documents filed by Hughes Supply at the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web
site at http://www.sec.gov. The proxy statement and such other documents may
also be obtained for free from Hughes Supply by directing such request to Hughes
Supply, Attention: Investor Relations, telephone: (407) 822-2139.
Hughes Supply and its directors, executive officers and other members of its
management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of
proxies from its stockholders in connection with the proposed merger.
Information concerning the interests of Hughes Supply's participants in the
solicitation is set forth in Hughes Supply's proxy statement dated April 18,
2005 relating to its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, previously filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the proxy statement relating to
the merger when it becomes available.