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                               FORM 10-Q
                                    
                                    
                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, DC 20549
                                    
                                    
            /X/ Quarterly Report Under Section 13 and 15(d)
                 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                                   or
         / / Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)
                 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For Quarter Ended April 27, 1996
Commission file number 1-4908



                        The TJX Companies, Inc.
         (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


          DELAWARE                               04-2207613
(State or other jurisdiction of               (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)


    770 Cochituate Road
 Framingham, Massachusetts                          01701
(Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)


                             (508)390-1000
          (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes X . No  .

The number of shares of Registrant's common stock outstanding as of May
25, 1996, 72,849,601.



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                        PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
            THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
                            STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                 (UNAUDITED)
                DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 27, April 29, 1996 1995 Net sales $1,604,243 $ 830,430 Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,240,659 634,437 Selling, general and administrative expenses 297,032 170,196 Interest on debt, net 15,105 8,499 Income from continuing operations before income taxes 51,447 17,298 Provision for income taxes 21,361 7,788 Income from continuing operations 30,086 9,510 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes - (1,445) Net income 30,086 8,065 Preferred stock dividends 4,527 1,789 Net income available to common shareholders $ 25,559 $ 6,276 Primary and fully diluted earnings per common share: Continuing operations $ .33 $ .11 Discontinued operations - (.02) Net income $ .33 $ .09 Cash dividends per common share $ .07 $ .14
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. PAGE 3 THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) IN THOUSANDS
April 27, January 27, April 29, 1996 1996 1995 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 191,413 $ 209,226 $ 21,159 Accounts receivable 140,938 98,409 83,053 Merchandise inventories 1,372,031 1,343,852 1,010,991 Prepaid expenses 32,550 35,235 40,943 Net current assets of discontinued operations - - 10,811 Total current assets 1,736,932 1,686,722 1,166,957 Property, at cost: Land and buildings 141,192 141,009 114,810 Leasehold costs and improvements 436,106 429,715 262,915 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 588,079 580,959 394,254 1,165,377 1,151,683 771,979 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 393,339 366,191 313,201 772,038 785,492 458,778 Other assets 35,904 37,325 13,952 Goodwill and tradename, net of amortization 234,486 236,043 89,309 Net noncurrent assets of discontinued operations - - 34,943 TOTAL ASSETS $2,779,360 $2,745,582 $1,763,939 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 2,195 $ - $ 168,365 Current installments of long-term debt 88,728 78,670 31,364 Accounts payable 498,543 473,523 427,961 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 698,695 702,132 260,390 Federal and state income taxes payable 8,911 23,246 134 Total current liabilities 1,297,072 1,277,571 888,214 Long-term debt exclusive of current installments 679,676 690,713 238,497 Deferred income taxes 17,071 12,664 34,498 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock at face value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding cumulative convertible stock of: 250,000 shares of 8% Series A 25,000 25,000 25,000 1,650,000 shares of 6.25% Series C 82,500 82,500 82,500 250,000 shares of 1.81% Series D 25,000 25,000 - 1,500,000 shares of 7% Series E 150,000 150,000 - Common stock, authorized 150,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 72,554,759, 72,485,776 and 72,401,076 shares 72,554 72,486 72,401 Additional paid-in capital 269,518 269,159 267,575 Retained earnings 160,969 140,489 155,254 Total shareholders' equity 785,541 764,634 602,730 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $2,779,360 $2,745,582 $1,763,939
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. PAGE 4 THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) IN THOUSANDS
Thirteen Weeks Ended April 27, April 28, 1996 1995 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 30,086 $ 8,065 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 32,107 18,555 Loss from discontinued operations - 1,445 Loss on property disposals 1,096 152 Other (438) (485) Changes in assets and liabilities: (Increase) in accounts receivable (42,529) (41,304) (Increase) in merchandise inventories (28,179) (120,398) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 2,685 (18,062) Increase in accounts payable 25,020 12,100 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities (3,437) 7,966 Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable (14,335) 134 Increase in deferred income taxes 4,407 975 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 6,483 (130,857) Cash flows from investing activities: Property additions (16,905) (26,615) Net cash (used in) investing activities (16,905) (26,615) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings of short-term debt 2,195 148,365 Principal payments on long-term debt (983) (923) Proceeds from sale and issuance of common stock, net 1,003 23 Cash dividends (9,606) (11,925) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (7,391) 135,540 Net cash (used in) continuing operations (17,813) (21,932) Net cash provided by discontinued operations - 1,522 Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (17,813) (20,410) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 209,226 41,569 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 191,413 $ 21,159
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. PAGE 5 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Thirteen Weeks Ended April 27, 1996 Versus Thirteen Weeks Ended April 29, 1995 On November 17, 1995, the Company acquired the Marshalls off-price family apparel chain from Melville Corporation. Under the purchase method of accounting, the assets and liabilities and results of operations associated with the acquired business are included in the Company's financial position and results of operations from the date of acquisition. Net sales from continuing operations for the first quarter were $1,604.2 million, up 93% from $830.4 million last year. The increase in sales is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Marshalls. Same store sales increased by 5% at T.J. Maxx, 4% at Winners, 7% at Marshalls and 5% at HomeGoods. Chadwick's experienced a 13% increase in net sales. Income from continuing operations was $30.1 million, or $.33 per common share, versus $9.5 million or $.11 per common share, last year. Net income for the period ended April 29, 1995, after reflecting Hit or Miss as a discontinued operation, was $8.1 million or $.09 per common share. The following table sets forth operating results expressed as a percentage of net sales (continuing operations): Percentage of Net Sales 13 Weeks Ended 4/27/96 4/29/95 Net sales 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 77.3 76.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses 18.5 20.5 Interest expense, net 1.0 1.0 Income from continuing operations before income taxes 3.2% 2.1% Cost of sales including buying and occupancy costs as a percent of net sales increased from the prior year. This increase is the result of Chadwick's smaller pro rata share of consolidated results, due to the Marshalls acquisition, as Chadwick's operates with a lower cost of sales ratio than the Company's store operations. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, decreased from the prior year. This improvement is primarily the result of a decrease in Chadwick's pro rata share of consolidated results, due to the Marshalls acquisition, as Chadwick's operates at a higher selling, general and administrative expense ratio than the Company's store operations. The increase in interest expense for the quarter ended April 1996 versus April 1995 is due to interest on the $200 million of notes issued in June 1995 and on the $375 million term loan incurred for the acquisition of Marshalls. PAGE 6 The decrease in the effective income tax rate reflects the tax benefits on foreign operating losses realizable due to a corporate restructuring of certain foreign subsidiaries that took place in the second half of fiscal 1996. The following table sets forth the operating results of the Company's major business segments: (unaudited) (In Thousands) Thirteen Weeks Ended April 27, April 29, 1996 1995 Net sales: Off-price family apparel stores $1,452,864 $ 700,714 Off-price catalog operation 131,996 116,611 Off-price home fashion stores 19,383 13,105 $1,604,243 $ 830,430 Operating income (loss): Off-price family apparel stores $ 67,057 $ 32,911 Off-price catalog operation 12,931 5,261 Off-price home fashion stores (2,570) (1,529) 77,418 36,643 General corporate expense (1) 10,213 10,193 Goodwill amortization 653 653 Interest expense, net 15,105 8,499 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 51,447 $ 17,298 (1) General corporate expense for the thirteen weeks ended April 27, 1996 includes the net operating results of T.K. Maxx. General Corporate expense for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 1995 includes the net operating results of T.K. Maxx and the Cosmopolitan catalog. The off-price family apparel stores segment, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Winners more than doubled its operating profit primarily due to the benefits of the Marshalls acquisition. This segment's operating results reflect its strong sales performance along with tight inventory control. Chadwick's recorded an increase in operating income due to a strong response to the spring catalog and its improved ability to meet customer demand in the first quarter of this year versus last year's first quarter. Stores in operation at the end of the period are as follows: April 27, 1996 April 29, 1995 T.J. Maxx 590 558 Marshalls 494 - Winners 57 39 HomeGoods 23 19 T.K. Maxx 9 6 PAGE 7 Financial Condition Cash flows from operating and financing activities for the three months reflect increases in inventories and accounts payable, which are primarily due to normal seasonal requirements. The improvement in cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter ended April 1996 versus April 1995 reflects stronger sales and tight inventory controls. The decrease in short term borrowings from last year is a result of the strong cash position at the end of fiscal 1996 which reflected the benefits from the timing of the Marshalls acquisition and the resulting favorable cash flow of the holiday selling season. On May 24, 1996, Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd. ("Chadwick's"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to which the Company intends to sell to the public 9,260,000 shares of common stock of Chadwick's (approximately 61% of its outstanding common stock). An additional 1,389,000 shares of Chadwick's common stock owned by the Company (approximately 9% of the outstanding common stock) would be subject to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. The registration statement reflects an anticipated initial public offering price of between $14.00 and $16.00 per share. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the stock sale to pay down a large portion of the bank financing taken on to acquire Marshalls. The Company is required to redeem the outstanding Series D preferred stock with proceeds from the stock sale but it anticipates the holders of the Series D will convert their preferred stock into common stock upon a call for redemption. There can be no assurance that the offering reflected in the Registration Statement will be made or consummated or, if the offering is consummated, that the amount of shares sold or the initial public offering price per share will be as reflected in the Registration Statement. PAGE 8 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. The results for the first three months are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year, because the Company's business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year. 2. The preceding data are unaudited and reflect all normal recurring adjustments, the use of retail statistics, and accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by the Company for a fair presentation of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied. 3. The Company's cash payments for interest expense and income taxes are as follows: (in thousands) Thirteen Weeks Ended April 27, April 29, 1996 1995 Cash paid for: Interest on debt and capital leases $ 6,967 $ 3,971 Income taxes 31,507 3,518 4. Effective September 30, 1995, the Company sold its Hit or Miss division to members of Hit or Miss management and outside investors and, thus, Hit or Miss' operating results for all prior periods have been reclassified to discontinued operations. 5. On November 17, 1995, the Company completed its acquisition of the Marshalls off-price family apparel chain from Melville Corporation. The purchase price (before expenses) for the acquisition was $599.3 million, consisting of $375 million in cash, before closing adjustments, plus an additional $49.3 million (paid on April 30, 1996) based on the final closing balance sheet, plus $175 million in TJX convertible preferred stock. The purchase has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. As a result of the acquisition, the Company intends to close a total of 170 Marshalls stores and 30 T.J. Maxx stores, in operation at the date of acquisition. The Company established a $244.1 million reserve in the allocation of the purchase price of Marshalls, primarily relating to the Marshalls store closings, and recorded a pre-tax charge of $35 million relating to the T.J. Maxx store closings. The Company's total store closing and restructuring reserve as of April 27, 1996 totalled $237.9 million. In connection with the purchase of Marshalls, the Company entered into an $875 million credit facility with a group of banks. The credit facility consists of a $375 million term loan used for the cash portion of the purchase price, and a $500 million revolving credit facility to meet the Company's ongoing working capital needs. PAGE 9 6. In October 1988, the Company completed the sale of its former Zayre stores division to Ames Department Stores, Inc. ("Ames"). On April 25, 1990, Ames filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code and on December 30, 1992, Ames emerged from bankruptcy under a plan of reorganization. The Company is liable for certain amounts to be distributed under the plan for certain unassigned landlord claims under certain former Zayre store leases on which Zayre Corp. was liable as of the date of acquisition and which Ames has rejected. The Company remains contingently liable for the leases of most of the former Zayre stores still operated by Ames. In addition, the Company is contingently liable on a number of leases of Waban Inc., a division spun-off in fiscal 1990, and of the Hit or Miss division, the Company's former off-price women's specialty stores, sold on September 30, 1995. The Company believes that in view of the nature of the leases and the fact that Ames, Waban and Hit or Miss are primarily liable, the Company's contingent liability on these leases will not have a material effect on the Company's financial condition. Accordingly, the Company believes its available reserves of $22.9 million as of April 27, 1996 should be adequate to cover all reasonably expected liabilities associated with discontinued operations that it may incur. 7. On May 24, 1996, Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd. ("Chadwick's"), a wholly- owned subsidiary of the Company, filed a registration statement pursuant to which the Company intends to sell to the public 9,260,000 shares of common stock of Chadwick's (approximately 61% of its outstanding common stock). An additional 1,389,000 shares of Chadwick's common stock owned by the Company (approximately 9% of the outstanding common stock) would be subject to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. The registration statement reflects an anticipated initial public offering price of between $14.00 and $16.00 per share. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the stock sale to pay down a large portion of the bank financing taken on to acquire Marshalls. The Company is required to redeem the outstanding Series D preferred stock with proceeds from the stock sale but it anticipates the holders of the Series D will convert their preferred stock into common stock upon a call for redemption. PAGE 10 PART II. Other Information Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 4, 1996. The following were voted upon at the Annual Meeting: Election of Directors For Withheld Phyllis B. Davis 62,676,593 211,245 Dennis F. Hightower 62,671,418 216,420 John F. O'Brien 62,671,585 216,253 Willow B. Shire 62,668,782 219,056 In addition to those elected, the following are directors whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting: Bernard Cammarata Richard G. Lesser Arthur F. Loewy John M. Nelson Robert F. Shapiro Burton S. Stern Fletcher H. Wiley Item 6(a) Exhibits 11 Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings Item 6(b) Reports on Form 8-K The Company was not required to file a current report on Form 8-K during the quarter ended April 27, 1996. On June 5, 1996, the Company filed a current report on Form 8- K dated May 24, 1996 relating to the filing of a Registration Statement by Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, and the Company's intention to sell a majority interest in its Chadwick's division. The Company filed unaudited pro forma financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 27, 1996 with the Form 8-K. Attached to this report are unaudited pro forma financial statements for the quarter ended April 27, 1996 giving effect to the offering reflected in the Registration Statement. PAGE 11 SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. (Registrant) Date: June 11, 1996 /s/ Donald G. Campbell Donald G. Campbell, Executive Vice President - Finance, on behalf of The TJX Companies, Inc. and as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) On May 24, 1996, Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd. ("Chadwick's"), a holding company formed to own the off-price catalog operation of The TJX Companies, Inc. (the "Company), filed a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to which the Company intends to sell to the public 9,260,000 shares of common stock of Chadwick's. An additional 1,389,000 shares of common stock are subject to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. After the offering, the Company will own approximately 30%-39% (depending on the amount of the underwriters' over-allotment option exercised) of the outstanding shares of common stock of Chadwick's. It is currently anticipated that the initial offering price will be between $14.00 and $16.00 per share. The pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company assume that the offering takes place at a price of $15.00 per share and that no underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised. The pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 27, 1996 assumes the sale of 61% of the Company's investment in Chadwick's on that date and is based on the unaudited historical balance sheet of the Company as of April 27, 1996. The pro forma adjustments eliminate the assets and liabilities of Chadwick's included in the consolidated results of the Company, record a gain on the sale of the Company's 61% interest in Chadwick's, record the Company's remaining equity investment in Chadwick's, assume conversion of the Company's Series D preferred stock into common stock pursuant to a call for redemption and assume the net proceeds from the offering along with Chadwick's repayment of intercompany indebtedness are used to repay outstanding debt incurred to acquire Marshalls. The pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the quarter ended April 27, 1996 is based on the unaudited historical statement of income of the Company filed with the Form 10-Q. The pro forma adjustments eliminate the operating results for Chadwick's included in the Company's consolidated results, record 39% of Chadwick's net income and reflect a reduction in interest expense due to the repayment of debt. Pro forma adjustments to the statement of income reflect the impact of the transaction as if it occurred on January 28, 1996, the beginning of the most recent fiscal year. These pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared for information purposes only and do not purport to indicate what necessarily would have occurred had the public offering taken place on the dates indicated or what results may be in the future. The accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements of the Company and the Form S-1 Registration Statement filed by Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET FOR FIRST QUARTER ENDED APRIL 27, 1996 (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS)
BALANCE PRO FORMA PRO FORMA AS REPORTED ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 191,413 ${ 40,277 (1b) $ 201,390 { 125,700 (1c) {(156,000) (1e) Accounts receivable 140,938 (65,544) (1a) 75,394 Merchandise inventories 1,372,031 (71,775) (1a) 1,300,256 Prepaid expenses 32,550 (13,674) (1a) 18,876 Total current assets 1,736,932 1,595,916 Property, net 772,038 (51,119) (1a) 720,919 Investment in Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd. - { 126,865 (1a) 33,769 { (40,277) (1b) { (52,819) (1c) Other assets 35,904 35,904 Goodwill and tradename, net of amortization 234,486 234,486 Total Assets $2,779,360 $2,620,994 Liabilities Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 2,195 $ 2,195 Current installments of long-term debt 88,728 (25,000) (1e) 63,728 Accounts payable 498,543 (34,005) (1a) 464,538 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 707,606 (39,287) (1a) 678,319 10,000 (1c) Total current liabilities 1,297,072 1,208,780 Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments 679,676 (131,000) (1e) 548,676 Deferred income taxes 17,071 (1,955) (1a) 15,116 Shareholders' Equity Preferred stock at face value 282,500 (25,000) (1d) 257,500 Common stock 72,554 1,349 (1d) 73,903 Additional paid-in capital 269,518 23,651 (1d) 293,169 Retained earnings 160,969 62,881 (1c) 223,850 Total shareholders' equity 785,541 848,422 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $2,779,360 $2,620,994
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED APRIL 27, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
BALANCE PRO FORMA PRO FORMA AS REPORTED ADJUSTMENTS BALANCE In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts Net sales $1,604,243 $(131,996) (2a) $1,472,247 Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,240,659 (73,300) (2a) 1,167,359 Selling, general and administrative expenses 297,032 (45,881) (2a) 251,151 Store closing costs Interest on debt, net 15,105 { (530) (2a) 11,987 {(2,588) (2b) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 51,447 41,750 Provision for income taxes 21,361 {(5,102) (2a) 17,294 { 1,035 (2b) 30,086 24,456 Equity in net income of Chadwick's - 2,612 (2c) 2,612 Income from continuing operations 30,086 27,068 Preferred stock dividend adjustment 1,789 1,789 Income from continuing operations for earnings per share computations $ 28,297 $ 25,279 Number of common shares for primary and fully diluted earnings per share computations 85,340,267 85,340,267 Income from continuing operations per common share $ .33 $ .30
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) IN THOUSANDS Note 1 The pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet reflects the following adjustments: (a) To eliminate the assets and liabilities of Chadwick's included in the consolidated results of the Company and reflect the net assets of Chadwick's as investment in Chadwick's of Boston, Ltd. (b) To reflect payment to the Company by Chadwick's of the balance of its inter-company indebtedness, after a $20 million forgiveness of debt via capital contribution by TJX. (c) To record net proceeds of $125.7 million (based on $15.00 per share) received from TJX's sale of 61% of its investment in Chadwick's, after the repayment of inter-company debt described above, and to record a gain of $62.9 million, after estimated taxes of $10 million, on this transaction as of January 27, 1996. (d) The Company is required to redeem its outstanding Series D preferred stock from the proceeds of certain asset sales. It is assumed the Company calls the Series D for redemption and that the holders of the Series D preferred stock elect their conversion rights and convert into common stock. (e) To record repayment of long-term debt (including current installments) of $156.0 million. The net proceeds used to repay the debt include cash received from Chadwick's in repayment of its inter-company debt and the net proceeds from the stock offering, less taxes to be paid. Note 2 The pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income reflects the following adjustments for the initial public offering of Chadwick's stock. (a) To eliminate the net sales, expenses and tax provision relating to Chadwick's operating results as included in the consolidated results of the Company. (b) To reflect a reduction in interest expense as a result of the repayment of a portion of the term loan incurred from the acquisition of Marshalls, along with the related impact on income tax provision. (c) To record 39% of the net earnings of Chadwick's as equity in the net earnings of minority owned subsidiary. Chadwick's net earnings for the first quarter ended April 27, 1996 were $6.7 million.


                                                          EXHIBIT 11







                COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
                                (UNAUDITED)
                           DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS
Thirteen Weeks Ended April 27, April 29, 1996 1995 The computation of net income available and adjusted shares outstanding follows: Net income $ 30,086 $ 8,065 Less: Preferred stock dividends (1,789) (1,789) Net income used for primary and fully diluted computation $ 28,297 $ 6,276 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 72,545,566 72,402,468 Add: Assumed exercise of those options that are common stock equivalents 1,053,810 59,386 Assumed exercise of convertible preferred stock 11,740,891 - Adjusted shares outstanding, used for primary and fully diluted computation 85,340,267 72,461,854
 

5 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the statement income and balance sheets and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 3-MOS JAN-25-1997 APR-27-1996 191,413,000 0 140,938,000 0 1,372,031,000 1,736,932,000 1,165,377,000 393,339,000 2,779,360,000 1,297,072,000 679,676,000 175,000,000 107,500,000 72,554,000 430,487,000 785,541,000 1,604,243,000 1,604,243,000 1,240,659,000 1,240,659,000 297,032,000 0 15,105,000 51,447,000 21,361,000 30,086,000 0 0 0 30,086,000 0.33 0.33