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): November 16, 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
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 390-1000
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Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02. 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 (the "Exchange
Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing:
On November 16, 2004, The TJX Companies, Inc. issued a press
release which included financial results for the fiscal quarter
ended October 30, 2004. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1
hereto.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Title
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 16, 2004 of The TJX Companies,
Inc.
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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: November 16, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated November 16, 2004 of The TJX
Companies, Inc.
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