UNITED STATES
SECURITIES 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): September 7, 2006
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| THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. |
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| DELAWARE |
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1-4908 |
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04-2207613 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701 |
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| (508) 390-1000 |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
The Board of Directors of The TJX Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced on September 7, 2006
that it has elected Carol Meyrowitz to the Board, effective immediately, in connection with the
approval of the Company’s succession plan for executive management of the Company. Ms. Meyrowitz is
currently the President of the Company.
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
The Board of Directors of the Company announced on September 7, 2006 that it has approved a
succession plan for executive management of the Company. The Board has expressed its intention,
effective with the beginning of the Company’s next fiscal year on January 28, 2007, to appoint
Carol Meyrowitz as Chief Executive Officer in addition to her current title as President and to
continue Bernard Cammarata’s role, upon relinquishing his role as Acting Chief Executive Officer at
that time, as an active Chairman of the Board. The Board also elected Ms. Meywrowitz to the Board,
effective immediately. The Board also appointed Donald G. Campbell, previously Senior Executive
Vice President, Chief Administrative and Strategic Development Officer, as Vice Chairman of the
Company in lieu of his current titles and Jeffrey G. Naylor, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer, to the additional position of Chief Administrative Officer. Further, the Company
has begun a search for a future Chief Financial Officer, as a successor to Mr. Naylor in that
capacity, so that Mr. Naylor’s role and responsibilities can increase further over time. A copy of
the press release announcing the Company’s succession plan is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) EXHIBITS.
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10.1
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Amendment, dated as of September 7, 2006, to the Employment Agreement between The TJX
Companies, Inc. and Donald G. Campbell. |
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99.1
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Press Release dated September 7, 2006 of The TJX Companies, Inc. |
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.
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
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/s/ Jeffrey G. Naylor
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Jeffrey G. Naylor |
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Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer |
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Dated: September 7, 2006