8-K 1 a4499676.txt TJX 8-K 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): October 22, 2003 __________ 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) 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 -------------- ----- 99.1 Press Release, dated October 22, 2003 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. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. /s/ Donald G. Campbell -------------------------- Donald G. Campbell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 22, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated October 22, 2003 of The TJX Companies, Inc.