SECURITY 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 26, 2004 ---------- 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.) ---------- 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701 --------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (508) 390-1000 -------------- Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code) N/A --- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 1 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On May 24, 2004, The TJX Companies, Inc. issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Title -------------- ----- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 24, 2004 of The TJX Companies, Inc. 2 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/ Jeffrey G. Naylor -------------------------------------------- Jeffrey G. Naylor Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: May 26, 2004 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 24, 2004 of The TJX Companies, Inc. 4