SECURITY AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 18, 2004
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-4908 44-2207613
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(State or other jurisdiction (Common File (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) Number) identification No.)
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770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 390-1000
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Title
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 18, 2004 of The TJX Companies, Inc.
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The information contained in this report is being furnished and shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of, or otherwise regarded as
filed under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended:
On May 18, 2004, The TJX Companies, Inc. issued a press release which
included financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2004.
The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
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SIGNATURES
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
/s/ Jeffrey G. Naylor
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Jeffrey G. Naylor
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 18, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 18, 2004 of The TJX Companies, Inc.
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