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TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Sep 22, 2009)

Filed September 22, 2009For Securities:TJX

Summary

This 8-K filing by The TJX Companies, Inc. on September 22, 2009, announces a change in the company's fiscal year-end. Effective September 18, 2009, TJX's fiscal year will now terminate on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January, a slight adjustment from its previous year-end which was the last Saturday of January. This change, recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors, is a minor administrative alteration. Investors should note that while the fiscal year-end date has shifted slightly, it is intended to align with operational reporting needs. The actual financial performance and operational strategy of TJX remain the primary focus for investor assessment, and this bylaw amendment itself does not directly impact the company's financial results or future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1The TJX Companies, Inc. amended its bylaws on September 18, 2009.
  • 2The primary change is to the company's fiscal year-end date.
  • 3The fiscal year will now terminate on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January.
  • 4This replaces the previous fiscal year-end which was the last Saturday of January.
  • 5The change was recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
  • 6The amended bylaws are filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this 8-K report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about an amendment to The TJX Companies, Inc.'s bylaws that changes the company's fiscal year-end.

Previously, the fiscal year ended on the last Saturday of January. Now, it will end on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January. This is a slight adjustment to ensure better alignment with reporting practices.

This change is administrative and pertains to the timing of the fiscal year-end. It is not expected to directly impact the company's underlying financial performance or operational results. Investors should continue to monitor sales, profitability, and other key financial metrics for performance assessment.

The amended bylaws, as of September 18, 2009, are attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K filing.