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): October 22, 2003
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 1-4908 44-2207613
(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
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Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 22, 2003, The TJX Companies, Inc. announced that it signed an
agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets, subject to certain
liabilities, of Bob's Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries pursuant to Sections 363
and 365 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Title
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 22, 2003 of The TJX Companies, Inc.
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/ Donald G. Campbell
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Donald G. Campbell
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 22, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 22, 2003 of The TJX Companies, Inc.