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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 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): February 6, 2001
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-4908 04-2207613
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
770 Cochituate Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 390-1000
(Registrant's Telephone number including area code)
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Exhibit Index on page 4
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 6, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release
announcing its intention to raise approximately $300 million gross proceeds
(excluding proceeds of the over-allotment option, if any) through an offering of
20-year convertible zero-coupon subordinated notes.
On February 8, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release
announcing that it had priced its previously announced offering of 20-year
convertible zero-coupon subordinated notes.
Reference is made to the press releases which are included as
Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Title
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99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated
February 6, 2001.
99.2 Press Release of the Registrant dated
February 8, 2001.
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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.
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
/s/ Donald G. Campbell
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Donald G. Campbell
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 27, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99.1 Press Release of the Registrant 5
dated February 6, 2001.
99.2 Press Release of the Registrant 6
dated February 8, 2001.
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