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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): December 9, 1999
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-4908 04-2207613
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission 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
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
A form of Underwriting Agreement is filed herewith in
connection with a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-5501) filed
by the Registrant on June 7, 1996. The form of Underwriting Agreement refers
specifically to the Registrant's proposed sale of Notes. A Prospectus Supplement
and a Prospectus will be filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)
under the Securities Act of 1933.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Title
1 Form of Underwriting Agreement
between the Registrant and Goldman,
Sachs & Co. and the other several
Underwriters named therein.
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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 -- Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 9, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
1 Form of Underwriting Agreement by
and between the Registrant and
Goldman, Sachs & Co. and the other
several Underwriters named therein.
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