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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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 12, 2006
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
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| DELAWARE
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04-2207613 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Common File
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(I.R.S. employer
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| 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA
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01701 |
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(508) 390-1000
Registrant’s Telephone Number (including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On May 12, 2006 The TJX Companies, Inc. entered into an amendment to its $500 million
unsecured four-year revolving credit agreement with various financial institutions as lenders,
including Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank and The Bank of New
York, as syndication agents, and Citizens Bank of Massachusetts, KeyBank National Association and
Union Bank of California, N.A., as documentation agents, extending the maturity date until May 5,
2010, and an amendment to its $500 million unsecured five-year revolving credit agreement with
various financial institutions as lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., as administrative
agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank and The Bank of New York, as syndication agents, and Citizens Bank of
Massachusetts, KeyBank National Association and Union Bank of California, N.A., as documentation
agents, extending the maturity date until May 5, 2011. The full text of the amendments to the
Credit Agreements is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(C) EXHIBITS
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 dated May 12, 2006 to 4-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 5, 2005
among various financial institutions as lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association, The Bank of New York, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts,
KeyBank National Association and Union Bank of California, N.A., as co-agents, and TJX. |
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10.2
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Amendment No. 1 dated May 12, 2006 to 5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 5, 2005
among various financial institutions as lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association, The Bank of New York, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts,
KeyBank National Association and Union Bank of California, N.A., as co-agents, and TJX. |
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ Jeffrey G. Naylor
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Jeffrey G. Naylor |
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Senior Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated:
May 17, 2006
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 dated May 12, 2006 to 4-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 5, 2005
among various financial institutions as lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association, The Bank of New York, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts,
KeyBank National Association and Union Bank of California, N.A., as co-agents, and TJX. |
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10.2
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Amendment No. 1 dated May 12, 2006 to 5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated May 5, 2005
among various financial institutions as lenders, including Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association, The Bank of New York, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts,
KeyBank National Association and Union Bank of California, N.A., as co-agents, and TJX. |
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