8-KLeadership Changes

TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 28, 2009)

Filed January 28, 2009For Securities:TJX

Summary

This 8-K filing from The TJX Companies, Inc. announces a significant change in its executive leadership. Nirmal K. Tripathy, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be resigning from his position effective January 31, 2009. This departure is accompanied by a separation agreement outlining specific benefits and payments to Mr. Tripathy, including an additional $62,000, provided he signs a release of claims against the company. The terms are structured as if his employment was terminated by the company without cause. In response to Mr. Tripathy's resignation, TJX has appointed Jeffrey G. Naylor as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2009. Mr. Naylor, who currently holds the title of Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Business Development Officer, will integrate the CFO responsibilities into his existing role. His new title will be Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. This transition suggests a move towards consolidating key financial and administrative functions under one executive.

Key Highlights

  • 1Nirmal K. Tripathy, EVP and CFO, is resigning effective January 31, 2009.
  • 2Mr. Tripathy will receive benefits and payments as per his employment agreement, with modifications.
  • 3An additional payment of $62,000 is stipulated in the separation agreement.
  • 4Mr. Tripathy's departure terms are structured as a termination by the company other than for cause, contingent on a release of claims.
  • 5Jeffrey G. Naylor has been appointed the new CFO, effective February 1, 2009.
  • 6Mr. Naylor will retain his current responsibilities as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Business Development Officer.
  • 7Mr. Naylor's new title will be Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, consolidating key leadership roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing states that Mr. Tripathy advised TJX of his intention to resign. The specific reasons for his departure are not detailed in this 8-K filing.

Mr. Tripathy is set to receive benefits and payments outlined in Section 5(a) of his Employment Agreement, with some modifications. This includes an additional payment of $62,000, provided he signs a release of claims against TJX. These terms are presented as if the company terminated his employment without cause.

Jeffrey G. Naylor, currently the Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Business Development Officer, has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2009. He will also continue to manage his existing administrative and business development responsibilities.

Mr. Naylor's new title will be Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, reflecting the combined responsibilities of finance, administration, and business development.