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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



                                FORM 8-K/A
                              Amendment No. 1
                                     
                                     
                                     
                              CURRENT REPORT
  Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


    Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 17, 1995



                          THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


           DELAWARE                     1-4908               04-2207613
 State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
      of incorporation)                                 Identification No.)



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



    Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (508)390-2662
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     








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Item 7.        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (a)       Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

               The financial statements for the acquired business are filed
               herewith.

     (b)       Pro Forma Financial Information.

               The unaudited pro forma condensed, consolidated financial
               information of the Registrant is filed herewith.

     (c)       Exhibits.

     2.2*      Amendment No. 1 dated as of November 17, 1995 to Stock
               Purchase Agreement dated as of October 14, 1995 between the
               Registrant and Melville Corporation.

     10.1*     Certificates of Designations, Rights and Preferences for the
               Registrant's Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred
               Stock.

     10.2*     Certificates of Designations, Rights and Preferences for the
               Registrant's Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred
               Stock.

     10.3*     Transitional Services Agreement dated as of November 17,
               1995 between the Registrant and Melville Corporation.

     10.4*     Credit Agreement dated as of November 17, 1995 among The
               First National Bank of Chicago, Bank of America Illinois,
               The Bank of New York, and Pearl Street L.P., as co-
               arrangers, the other financial institution parties thereto,
               and the Registrant.

     99.1*     Press Release issued by the Registrant on November 20, 1995.



     *    Included with, and incorporated herein by reference to, the
          Registrant' Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 17, 1995.









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                                 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 hereunto duly authorized.


                              THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.  



                               By: /s/ Donald G. Campbell              
                                   Name: Donald G. Campbell
                                   Title: Senior Vice President-Finance




Date:  January 31, 1996

                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
               MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC.
       (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation)
                                
                Consolidated Financial Statements
                                
                December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992
                                
                                
                                
           (With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon)
                                
                                
                                
                                







                   Independent Auditors' Report



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of Melville Corporation:

We have  audited the  accompanying consolidated  balance sheets  of
Marshalls of  Roseville, Minn.,  Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Melville Corporation)  as of  December 31,  1994 and  1993, and the
related consolidated  statements of  income, shareholder's  equity,
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1994.  These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of Marshalls of Roseville, Minn., Inc.'s management.
Our responsibility  is to  express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted  our audits  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted
auditing standards.   Those  standards require  that  we  plan  and
perform the  audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements  are free  of material misstatement.  An audit
includes examining,  on  a  test  basis,  evidence  supporting  the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also
includes assessing  the accounting  principles used and significant
estimates made  by management,  as well  as evaluating  the overall
financial statement  presentation.   We  believe  that  our  audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our  opinion, the  consolidated financial statements referred to
above present  fairly, in  all  material  respects,  the  financial
position of  Marshalls of Roseville, Minn., Inc. as of December 31,
1994 and  1993, and  the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December
31,  1994,   in  conformity   with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles.

As discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements,
the Company  changed its  method of accounting for LIFO inventories
in 1993.



                                   /s/KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 1, 1995




                     MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC.
             (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation)
                                      
                         Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                      
                         December 31, 1994 and 1993
                                      
                               (In Thousands)
Assets 1994 1993 Current assets: Cash $ 22,306 $ 8,310 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $763 and $807 in 1994 and 1993, respectively 17,132 13,397 Inventories 471,483 369,682 Due from Parent and other divisions 4,332 158,386 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,930 5,907 Deferred income tax assets 30,138 29,631 Total current assets 554,321 585,313 Property and equipment, net 447,347 395,654 Capitalized lease assets, net 6,381 7,898 Goodwill, net 29,749 14,991 Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets, net 21,224 21,398 Total assets $1,059,022 $1,025,254 Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 104,779 $ 109,299 Accrued expenses 161,797 171,681 Accrued Federal income taxes 28,744 22,145 Capital lease obligations 2,265 2,290 Total current liabilities 297,585 305,415 Deferred income tax liabilities 49,233 41,926 Capital lease obligations 11,316 13,580 Other liabilities 5,422 10,445 Shareholder's equity: Common stock, no par value, 100 shares authorized and outstanding 1994 and 1993 352 352 Contributed capital 152,839 152,839 Retained earnings 542,275 500,697 Total shareholder's equity 695,466 653,888 Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $1,059,022 $1,025,254
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Consolidated Statements of Income For the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 (In thousands)
1994 1993 1992 Net sales $2,774,851 $2,608,542 $2,550,992 Cost of goods sold 1,834,212 1,704,022 1,641,233 Gross profit 940,639 904,520 909,759 Selling, general and administrative expenses 748,532 695,234 661,457 Depreciation and amortization 52,327 45,201 45,154 Realignment charge (credit) (7,200) - 8,946 Operating income 146,980 164,085 194,202 Other income (expense): Net interest income (expense), Parent and other divisions (1,678) 1,106 196 Interest expense, third party (100) (61) (48) Gain on insurance recovery - - 3,703 Income before provision for income taxes 145,202 165,130 198,053 Provision for income taxes 55,351 62,725 75,502 Net income $ 89,851 $ 102,405 $ 122,551
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity For the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 (In Thousands)
Total Common Contributed Retained Shareholder's Stock Capital Earnings Equity Balance as of December 31, 1991 $352 $137,600 $372,903 $510,855 Net income - - 122,551 122,551 Contribution of capital - 15,239 - 15,239 Dividends paid to Parent - - (46,442) (46,442) Transfer of Melville Realty to Parent - - (650) (650) Balance as of December 31, 1992 352 152,839 448,362 601,553 Net income - - 102,405 102,405 Dividends paid to Parent - - (50,070) (50,070) Balance as of December 31, 1993 352 152,839 500,697 653,888 Net income - - 89,851 89,851 Dividends paid to Parent - - (48,273) (48,273) Balance as of December 31, 1994 $352 $152,839 $542,275 $695,466
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 (In thousands)
1994 1993 1992 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 89,851 $ 102,405 $ 122,551 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 52,327 45,201 45,154 Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes 6,800 8,184 (8,024) (Gain) loss on disposal of assets 2,148 2,877 (2,095) Realignment charge (credit) (7,200) - 8,946 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (3,500) 2,166 (7,224) Inventories (101,801) (2,179) (27,815) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,730) 9,363 (1,451) Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets (13) (2,719) 4,124 Accounts payable (4,112) (37,405) 23,778 Accrued expenses (8,035) 15,007 16,424 Accrued income taxes 6,599 (5,868) 4,459 Other liabilities (1,019) (6,094) (2,752) Net cash provided by operating activities 29,222 130,938 176,075 Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (112,538) (108,181) (77,898) Proceeds from disposal of assets 19,328 - 7,138 Net cash paid in acquisition of Puerto Rico stores (24,846) - - Net cash used in investing activities (118,056) (108,181) (70,760) Cash flows from financing activities: Advances (to) from Parent and other divisions 154,054 16,159 (68,319) Increase (decrease) in book overdrafts (662) 14,902 4,861 Dividends paid (48,273) (50,070) (46,442) Principal payments on capital lease obligations (2,289) (2,365) (3,522) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 102,830 (21,374) (113,422) Net increase (decrease) in cash 13,996 1,383 (8,107) Cash at beginning of year 8,310 6,927 15,034 Cash at end of year $ 22,306 $ 8,310 $ 6,927 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest $ 1,682 $ - $ - Income taxes $ 41,636 $ 64,313 $ 71,737
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Business Marshalls of Roseville, Minn., Inc. (the "Company") is an off- price retailer of brand name family apparel, accessories, footwear and selected home furnishings operating 484 and 448 stores as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively in the United States and Puerto Rico. (b) Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include those of Marshalls of Roseville, Minn., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation (the "Parent") and all of its retail subsidiaries doing business as Marshalls. All intercompany balances and transactions between the consolidated entities have been eliminated. (c) Accounting Changes Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," the cumulative effect of which was immaterial to the consolidated financial statements and, therefore, is not presented separately. In 1993, the Company changed its method of accounting for LIFO inventory by recognizing inflation on "basic" merchandise only. (d) Cash The Company's cash management program utilizes zero balance accounts. Accordingly, all book overdraft balances have been reclassified to accounts payable. (e) Inventories Inventories, principally finished goods, consist of merchandise purchased from domestic and foreign vendors and are carried at the lower of cost or market. Cost of inventories at distribution centers is determined on a last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Inventories at stores are determined on the retail inventory method valued on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. (f) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Property and equipment under capital leases are stated at the present value of future minimum lease payments. 2 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 Depreciation and amortization of property, furniture and equipment, and leasehold improvements is computed on a straight-line basis, generally over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, when applicable, the life of the lease, whichever is shorter. Amortization of leased property under capital leases is computed on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives beginning in the year placed in service. Fully depreciated property and equipment are removed from the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization accounts. Maintenance and repairs are charged directly to expense as incurred. Major renewals or replacements are capitalized after making the necessary adjustment on the asset and accumulated depreciation accounts of the items renewed or replaced. (g) Deferred Charges Deferred charges, principally acquisition costs incurred from the purchase of new or existing store locations, are amortized on a straight-line basis, generally over the remaining terms of the leases. (h) Goodwill The excess of acquisition costs over the fair value of net assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis not to exceed 40 years. At December 31, 1994, the Company measured the recoverability of the recorded goodwill by estimating the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the respective entities. (i) Store Opening Costs New store opening costs are charged to expense as incurred. (j) Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred. (k) Income Taxes The Parent and its subsidiaries, including the Company, file a consolidated federal income tax return and, where applicable group state and local returns. The provision for federal income taxes or federal income tax benefit recorded by the Company represents the amount calculated on a separate return basis in accordance with the tax sharing agreement with 3 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 Parent. State income taxes represent actual amounts paid or payable by the Company. In February 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." SFAS No. 109 requires a change from the deferred method of accounting for income taxes of APB Opinion No. 11 to the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under SFAS No. 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (2) Acquisition of Puerto Rico Stores During 1994, the Company acquired the assets of twelve retail stores located in Puerto Rico for a cash price of $24.8 million. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and resulted in goodwill of $15.5 million. Results of operations are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from the date of acquisition. Pro forma financial results have not been presented for the effect of this transaction since the operations are not material to the consolidated financial results of the Company. (3) Inventories During the year ended December 31, 1993, the Company changed its method of accounting for the composition of "fashion" versus "basic" merchandise in its LIFO pools, wherein inflation was recognized on "basic" inventory only. The change increased 1993 net earnings by approximately $6.1 million. The net earnings impact of the change on prior years, individually and cumulatively, is not determinable. Inventories carried under the LIFO method represented approximately 37% of total year end inventory carrying 4 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 in 1994 and 34% in 1993. It is estimated that inventories would have been approximately $3.0 million higher than reported on December 31, 1994, and approximately $3.1 million higher on December 31, 1993, if the quantities valued on the LIFO basis were instead valued on a FIFO basis. (4) Accounts Receivable As of December 31, 1994 and 1993, accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands): 1994 1993 Due from landlords $ 6,476 $ 6,191 Charge accounts 4,700 2,689 Layaways 1,570 1,544 Other 5,149 3,780 17,895 14,204 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 763 807 Total $ 17,132 $ 13,397 (5) Property and Equipment As of December 31, 1994 and 1993, property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): 1994 1993 Land $ 5,727 $ 4,104 Buildings and improvements 23,088 16,644 Capitalized software costs 48,195 37,276 Machinery and equipment 38,741 36,133 Furniture and fixtures 309,125 262,492 Leasehold improvements 212,675 213,477 637,551 570,126 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 190,204 174,472 Total $ 447,347 $ 395,654 5 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 (6) Accrued Expenses As of December 31, 1994 and 1993, accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands): 1994 1993 Taxes other than federal income taxes $ 47,744 $ 46,158 Capital expenditures 20,178 27,804 Employee benefit costs 23,201 17,434 Salaries and compensated absences 11,525 11,375 Rent 3,830 4,885 Other 55,319 64,025 Total $ 161,797 $ 171,681 (7) Leases The Company leases retail stores, warehouses, and office facilities under capital leases that expire through 2009. As of December 31, 1994 and 1993, leased property under capital leases was as follows (in thousands): 1994 1993 Retail stores $ 14,739 $ 17,005 Warehouses and office 13,356 13,356 28,095 30,361 Less accumulated amortization 21,714 22,463 Total $ 6,381 $ 7,898 The Company also has noncancelable operating leases, primarily for retail stores, which expire through 2020. The leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging from one to five years and require the Company to pay costs such as real estate taxes and common area maintenance. Contingent rentals are paid based on a percentage of sales. Net rental expense for all operating leases for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 was as follows (in thousands): 6 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 1994 1993 1992 Minimum rentals $ 122,634 $ 104,336 $ 94,707 Contingent rentals 2,693 2,129 2,033 125,327 106,465 96,740 Less sublease rentals 3,475 765 509 Total $ 121,852 $ 105,700 $ 96,231 At December 31, 1994, the future minimum lease payments under capital leases, rental payments required under operating leases, and the future minimum sublease rentals excluding lease obligations for closed stores were as follows (in thousands): Capital Operating Year ending December 31 Leases Leases 1995 $ 4,115 127,002 1996 3,996 120,684 1997 3,720 115,264 1998 3,107 107,776 1999 2,946 97,535 Thereafter 3,469 582,877 Total 21,353 $ 1,151,138 Less amount representing interest 7,772 Present value of minimum lease payments $ 13,581 Total future minimum sublease rentals $ 18,015 (8) Income Taxes Effective January 1, 1993 the Company adopted SFAS No. 109. The cumulative effect of this accounting change was not material. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components o 7 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 were as follows (in thousands): 1994 1993 Deferred tax assets: Realignment and purchase acquisition reserves $ 1,085 $ 6,876 Inventories 10,460 6,913 State income taxes 4,608 5,849 Other 13,985 9,993 Total deferred tax assets 30,138 29,631 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (49,233) (41,926) Total deferred tax liabilities (49,233) (41,926) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (19,095) $ (12,295) For 1992, deferred income taxes relate principally to costs associated with the strategic realignment program, capitalization of inventory costs and depreciation. For the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, the provision for income taxes comprised the following (in thousands): 1994 1993 1992 Federal: Current $ 40,482 $ 45,275 $ 62,823 Deferred 7,138 5,577 192 47,620 50,852 63,015 State: Current 7,090 9,901 12,880 Deferred 641 1,972 (393) 7,731 11,873 12,487 Total $ 55,351 $ 62,725 $ 75,502 8 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 The following is a reconciliation between the statutory Federal income tax rates and the effective rates for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992: Percent of pre-tax income 1994 1993 1992 Effective tax rate 38.1 38.0 38.1 State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit (3.5) (4.7) (4.2) Other .4 1.7 .1 Statutory Federal income tax rate 35.0 35.0 34.0 (9) Related Party Transactions The Parent allocates insurance, employee benefits and various other administrative and miscellaneous expenses to the Company. Allocations to the Company are based on the Company's share of the expenses paid by the Parent on its behalf. Such allocations may not be reflective of the costs which would have been incurred if the Company had operated on a stand-alone basis. Management believes that the basis for these allocations is reasonable. (a) 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan The Parent has a qualified 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan available to full-time employees who meet the plan's eligibility requirements. This plan, which is a defined contribution plan, contains a profit sharing component with tax-deferred contributions to each employee based on certain performance criteria, and also permits employees to make contributions up to the maximum limits allowed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). Under the 401(k) component, the Parent matches a portion of the employee's contribution under a predetermined formula based on the level of contribution and years of vesting. The Parent allocates to its subsidiaries a portion of the expense related to these contributions based on the proportionate share of qualifying compensation at the Company to the total of all compensation for all plan participants. Contributions to the plan by the Company, as directed by the Parent, for both profit sharing and matching of employee contributions were approximately $7.0 million, $4.0 million and 9 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. (b) Employee Stock Ownership Plan The Company's employees participate in the Parent's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"). The ESOP is a defined contribution plan for all employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. During 1989, the ESOP trust (the "Trust") borrowed $375.5 million at an interest rate of 8.6% through a 20 year loan guaranteed by the Parent. The Trust used the proceeds of the loan to purchase a new issue of convertible preference stock from the Parent. The Parent charges compensation expense to the Company based upon total payments due to the ESOP. The charge allocated to the Company is based on the Company's proportionate share of qualifying compensation expense and does not reflect the manner in which the Parent funds these costs or the related tax benefits realized by the Parent. As a result of the Company's allocation from the Parent, compensation expense of approximately $9.8 million, $8.5 million and $7.6 million was recognized in the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. (c) Administrative Costs The Parent allocates real estate services and various other administrative expenses to the Company. Allocations are based on the Company's ratable share of expense incurred by the Parent on behalf of the Company. The total cost allocated to the Company for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 was approximately $2.1 million, $2.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Melville Realty Company, Inc., a subsidiary of the Parent, guarantees the leases of certain stores operated by the Company and charges a fee for that service. This amount is reflected in general and administrative expense and amounted to approximately $405,000, $327,000 and $306,000 for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. 10 MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 (10) Realignment Charge and Credit In 1992, the Company recorded a realignment charge of $8.9 million to reflect the anticipated costs associated with the write-down of under performing assets in stores. The realignment charge did not include any cash outlays. In 1994, the Company recorded a $7.2 million realignment credit to reduce a multi-year lease accrual upon the sublease of a distribution center. The accrual was established when the facility was vacated in 1990. (11) Commitments and Contingencies The Company was contingently liable for unused letters of credit amounting to approximately $25.1 million and $26.1 million as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. (12) Subsequent Event On October 14, 1995, the Company was acquired by TJX Companies, Inc. ("TJX") for $375 million in cash and $175 million of TJX's convertible preferred stock.













MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC.
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation)

Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994



(With Independent Accountants' Review Report Thereon)







              Independent Accountants' Review Report



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Melville Corporation:

We have  reviewed the  accompanying consolidated  balance sheets of
Marshalls of  Roseville, Minn.,  Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Melville Corporation) as of September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994,
and   the    related   consolidated   statements   of   operations,
shareholder's equity, and cash flows for three-month and nine-month
periods then  ended.   These consolidated  financial statements are
the  responsibility   of  Marshalls  of  Roseville,  Minn.,  Inc.'s
management.

We conducted  our reviews  in accordance with standards established
by the  American Institute  of Certified  Public  Accountants.    A
review of  interim financial  information consists  principally  of
applying  analytical   procedures  to  financial  data  and  making
inquiries of  persons  responsible  for  financial  and  accounting
matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance  with  generally  accepted  auditing  standards,  the
objective of  which is  the expression  of an opinion regarding the
financial statements  taken as  a whole.   Accordingly,  we do  not
express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, with the exception of the matter described in
the  following   paragraph,  we  are  not  aware  of  any  material
modifications that  should be  made to  the consolidated  financial
statements referred  to above  for them  to be  in conformity  with
generally accepted accounting principles.

Management has elected to omit substantially all of the disclosures
required by  generally accepted  accounting  principles.    If  the
omitted disclosures  were included  in the  consolidated  financial
statements, they  might influence  the user's conclusions about the
Company's consolidated  financial position,  results of  operations
and  cash   flows.     Accordingly,  these  consolidated  financial
statements are  not designed  for those  who are not informed about
such matters.




                                   /s/KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 1, 1995



                                     
                    MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC.
            (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation)
                                     
                        Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                     
                  September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994
                                     
                                (Unaudited)
                                     
                              (In Thousands)
Assets 1995 1994 Current assets: Cash $ 15,077 $ 17,216 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $880 and $817, in 1995 and 1994, respectively 45,058 39,159 Inventories 607,429 593,263 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,004 6,861 Income tax receivable 18,714 - Total current assets 695,282 656,499 Property and equipment, net 439,009 418,992 Capitalized lease assets, net 5,350 6,760 Goodwill, net 28,652 29,818 Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets, net 21,354 23,091 Total assets $1,189,647 $1,135,160 Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 243,688 $ 204,661 Accrued expenses 135,520 159,493 Accrued Federal income taxes - 8,244 Due to Parent and other divisions 154,582 73,333 Capital lease obligations 2,461 2,492 Total current liabilities 536,251 448,223 Deferred income taxes 19,259 12,519 Capital lease obligations 9,421 11,882 Other liabilities 4,167 12,931 Shareholder's equity: Common stock, no par value, 100 shares authorized and outstanding 1995 and 1994 352 352 Contributed capital 152,839 152,839 Retained earnings 467,358 496,414 Total shareholder's equity 620,549 649,605 Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $1,189,647 $1,135,160
See accompanying accountants' review report and notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville) Consolidated Statements of Operations For the three months ended and nine months ended September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994 (Unaudited) (In Thousands)
Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, October 1, September 30, October 1, 1995 1994 1995 1994 Net sales $ 659,634 $ 671,077 $1,852,245 $1,902,444 Cost of goods sold 475,423 448,372 1,310,401 1,265,189 Gross profit 184,211 222,705 541,844 637,255 Selling, general and administrative expenses 195,666 189,415 561,158 545,970 Depreciation and amortization 16,050 14,253 45,690 40,221 Operating income (loss) (27,505) 19,037 (65,004) 51,064 Other income (expense): Net interest income (expense), Parent and other divisions (2,500) (591) (5,971) (162) Interest expense, third party (8) (23) (59) (102) Income (loss) before provision for income taxes (30,013) 18,423 (71,034) 50,800 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (8,770) 7,351 (28,369) 18,891 Net income (loss) $ (21,243) $ 11,072 $ (42,665) $ 31,909
See accompanying accountants' review report and notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity For the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994 (Unaudited) (In Thousands)
Total Common Contributed Retained Shareholder's Stock Capital Earnings Equity Balance as of December 31, 1994 $352 $152,839 $542,275 $695,466 Net loss - - (42,665) (42,665) Dividends paid to Parent - - (32,252) (32,252) Balance as of September 30, 1995 352 152,839 467,358 620,549 Balance as of December 31, 1993 352 152,839 500,697 653,888 Net income - - 31,909 31,909 Dividends paid to Parent - - (36,192) (36,192) Balance as of October 1, 1994 $352 $152,839 $496,414 $649,605
See accompanying accountants' review report and notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994 (Unaudited) (In Thousands)
Three Months ended Nine months ended September 30, October 1, September 30, October 1, 1995 1994 1995 1994 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ (21,243) $ 11,072 $ (42,665) $ 31,909 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used for operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 16,050 14,253 45,690 40,221 Increase in deferred income taxes 78 74 164 226 Loss on disposal of assets 2,055 722 3,119 1,469 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (24,517) (17,392) (27,925) (25,526) Inventories (107,496) (93,991) (135,946) (223,581) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,198) (1,771) (74) (661) Income tax receivable (8,876) - (18,714) - Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets (801) (56) (1,655) (1,054) Accounts payable 106,089 (8,643) 134,157 68,000 Accrued expenses 10,967 12,462 (26,277) (13,262) Accrued Federal income taxes - (5,102) (28,745) (13,901) Other liabilities (216) (380) (1,256) (708) Net cash used for operating activities (30,108) (88,752) (100,127) (136,868) Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (15,615) (33,301) (36,818) (68,513) Proceeds from disposal of assets - - - 17,996 Net cash paid in acquisition of Puerto Rico stores - (24,846) - (24,846) Net cash used for investing activities (15,615) (58,147) (36,818) (75,363) Cash flows from financing activities: Advances from Parent and other divisions 60,883 120,455 158,914 231,719 Increase (decrease) in book overdrafts (2,674) 48,248 4,752 27,108 Dividends paid to Parent (10,716) (12,076) (32,252) (36,192) Principal payments on capital lease obligations (566) (353) (1,698) (1,498) Net cash provided by financing activities 46,927 156,274 129,716 221,137 Net increase (decrease) in cash 1,204 9,375 (7,229) 8,906 Cash at beginning of period 13,873 7,841 22,306 8,310 Cash at end of period $ 15,077 $ 17,216 $ 15,077 $ 17,216 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 2,501 $ 591 $ 5,971 $ 591 Income taxes $ 416 $ 11,413 $ 31,254 $ 34,926
See accompanying accountants' review report and notes to consolidated financial statements. MARSHALLS OF ROSEVILLE, MINN., INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements September 30, 1995 and October 1, 1994 (Unaudited) (1) Basis of Presentation The unaudited consolidated financial statements include those of Marshalls of Roseville, Minn., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melville Corporation (the "Parent") and all of its retail subsidiaries doing business as Marshalls. All intercompany balances and transactions between the consolidated entities have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company's management, these unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (which include only normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for such periods. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that might be achieved for the entire year. (2) Acquisition of Puerto Rico Stores During 1994, the Company acquired the assets of twelve retail stores located in Puerto Rico for a cash price of $24.8 million. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and resulted in goodwill of $15.5 million. Results of operations are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from the date of acquisition. Pro forma financial results have not been presented for the effect of this transaction since the operations are not material to the consolidated financial results of the Company.
      PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            (Unaudited)
                                 



On November 17, 1995, The TJX Companies, Inc., (the Company)

acquired the stock of Marshalls of Roseville, Minn., Inc.

(Marshalls) from Melville Corporation.  Marshalls and its wholly

owned subsidiaries, operate the chain of Marshalls off-price

apparel retail stores.  On November 17, 1995, the Company paid $550

million ($375 million in cash and $175 million in junior

convertible preferred stock), and assumed certain liabilities,

based on an estimated October 31, 1995 balance sheet of the

Marshalls division.  The final purchase price, before acquisition

costs,  is subject to change based on the actual balance sheet of

Marshalls as of November 17, 1995, but cannot exceed $600 million.

The Company expects the actual purchase price, before acquisition

costs, based on Marshalls actual balance sheet as of November 17

will approximate $600 million.



 The pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements assume

the pro forma purchase price is based on Marshalls historical

balance sheet as of September 30, 1995.  Marshalls net assets as of

September 30, 1995 are less than those of November 17, 1995 due to

seasonal working capital requirements and accordingly the pro forma

condensed consolidated financial statements reflect a lower

purchase price for pro forma purposes of $536 million, including

acquisition costs.


The pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October

28, 1995, assumes the acquisition took place on that date, and is

based on the unaudited historical balance sheet of the Company as

of October 28, 1995 and the unaudited historical balance sheet of

Marshalls as of September 30, 1995, a copy of which is included

with this filing (the Company's fiscal year ends one month later

than that of Marshalls).  The pro forma adjustments eliminate the

Marshalls assets and liabilities not acquired, record the pro forma

purchase price of $536 million and allocate the pro forma purchase

price to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on

their fair market value on date of acquisition.  The Company

believes the final allocation of purchase price will not differ

significantly from the estimates included in the pro forma

condensed consolidated financial statements.  The acquisition has

been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.



The pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the

nine months ended October 28, 1995 includes the unaudited

historical statement of income of the Company as reported on Form

10Q for the quarter ended October 28, 1995 and the unaudited

historical statement of operations for Marshalls for the nine

months ended September 30, 1995 (copy included with this filing)

adjusted for one month to  present seasonal operating results

comparable with that of the Company (see Note 2(a)).  The pro forma

condensed consolidated statement of income for the year ended

January 26, 1995 includes the audited historical results of the

Company as reported on Form 10-K for the year ended January 26,
1995, restated to reflect the Company's September 1995 sale of its

Hit or Miss division as a discontinued operation, and includes

Marshalls historical audited statement of operations for the year

ended December 31, 1994 (copy included with this filing) adjusted

for one month to present a comparable period with that of the

Company (see Note 2(a)).  The pro forma adjustments to both income

statements reflect the impact of the transaction as if it occurred

on January 30, 1994.



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 entities been

combined since the applicable date 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 historical

financial statements of Marshalls included with this filing.






                                       THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
 PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                        AS OF OCTOBER 28, 1995
                                             (UNAUDITED)
                                                   
                                            (In Thousands)
Historical The TJX Pro Forma Pro Forma Companies, Inc. Marshalls Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,902 $ 15,077 $ (13,077) (1) $ 28,902 Accounts receivable 135,901 45,058 (24,578) (1) 156,381 Merchandise inventories 1,111,651 607,429 24,381 (1) 1,743,461 Prepaid expenses 31,367 9,004 (5,052) (1) 35,319 Income tax receivable - 18,714 (18,714) (1) - Total current assets 1,305,821 695,282 (37,040) 1,964,063 Property, net 481,885 444,359 (114,485) (1) 811,759 Other assets 27,580 21,354 (21,354) (1) 27,580 Goodwill and trademarks, net of amortization 87,993 28,652 107,608 (1) 224,253 TOTAL ASSETS $1,903,279 $1,189,647 $ (65,271) $3,027,655 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 97,699 $ - $ (14,388) (1) $ 83,311 Current installments of long-term debt 56,048 - - 56,048 Accounts payable 407,778 243,688 - 651,466 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 308,308 137,981 207,095 (1) 653,384 Due to Parent - 154,582 (154,582) (1) - Total current liabilities 869,833 536,251 38,125 1,444,209 Long-term debt exclusive of current installments 410,566 - 375,000 (1) 785,566 Deferred income taxes 34,780 19,259 (19,259) (1) 34,780Other long-term liabilities SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Convertible preferred stock at face value 107,500 - 175,000 (1) 282,500 Common stock 72,419 352 (352) (1) 72,419 Additional paid-in capital 267,743 152,839 (152,839) (1) 267,743 Retained earnings 140,438 467,358 (467,358) (1) 140,438 Total shareholders' equity 588,100 620,549 (445,549) 763,100 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,903,279 $1,189,647 $ (65,271) $3,027,655
See notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 28, 1995 (UNAUDITED) ($'s In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
Historical The TJX Pro Forma Pro Forma Companies, Inc. Marshalls Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $2,692,047 $1,852,245 $ 74,164 (2a) $4,618,456 Cost of sales, including 34,641 (2a) buying and occupancy costs 2,040,124 1,561,382 (7,575) (2c) 3,628,572 Selling, general and 8,448 (2a) administrative expenses 534,079 355,867 2,018 (2d) 900,412 18 (2a) Interest expense, net 29,562 6,030 22,088 (2b) 57,698 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 88,282 (71,034) 14,526 31,774 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 37,182 (28,369) 5,810 (2e) 14,623 Income (loss) from continuing operations 51,100 (42,665) 8,716 17,151 Preferred stock dividends (5,367) - (7,875) (2f) (13,242) Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 45,733 $ (42,665) $ 841 $ 3,909 Income from continuing operations per share $ .63 $ .05 Number of common shares for per share computations 72,484,535 2,024,292 (2g) 74,508,827
See notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 28, 1995 (UNAUDITED) ($'s In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
Historical The TJX Pro Forma Pro Forma Companies, Inc. Marshalls Adjustments Consolidated Net sales $3,489,146 $2,774,851 $ 5,080 (2a) $6,269,077 Cost of sales, including 19,459 (2a) buying and occupancy costs 2,643,323 2,139,817 (10,100) (2c) 4,792,499 Selling, general and 2,648 (2a) administrative expenses 673,187 495,254 2,690 (2d) 1,173,779 Realignment charge (credit) - (7,200) - (7,200) 584 (2a) Interest expense, net 24,484 1,778 29,450 (2b) 56,296 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 148,152 145,202 (39,651) 253,703 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 61,573 55,351 (15,860) (2e) 101,064 Income (loss) from continuing operations 82,579 89,851 (23,791) 152,639 Preferred stock dividends (7,156) - (10,953) (2f) (18,109) Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 79,423 $ 89,851 $ (34,744) $ 134,530 Income from continuing operations per share $1.08 $1.70 Number of common shares for per share computations 73,467,003 16,112,090 (2g) 89,579,093
See notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (In Thousands) NOTE 1 The pro forma adjustments to the condensed consolidated balance sheet reflect the purchase of Marshalls, the elimination of assets and liabilities not acquired and the allocation of the pro forma purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the fair market value at date of acquisition. The pro forma adjustments include the impact of conforming Marshalls accounting policies to those of the Company. Pro Forma Balances Not Purchase Price Acquired Allocation Total ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents $ (13,077) $ - $ (13,077) Accounts receivable (23,813) (765)(b) (24,578) Merchandise inventories 3,599 20,782 (b) 24,381 Prepaid expenses (1,610) (3,442)(b) (5,052) Income tax receivable (18,714) - (18,714) Property, net - (114,485)(b) (114,485) Other assets (4,285) (17,069)(b) (21,354) Goodwill & trademarks - 107,608 (b) 107,608 (57,900) (7,371) (65,271) LIABILITIES & EQUITY Short-term debt - (14,388)(a) (14,388) Accrued expenses (43,548) 250,643 (b) 207,095 Due to Parent (154,582) - (154,582) Long-term debt - 375,000 (a) 375,000 Deferred income taxes (19,259) - (19,259) Other long-term liabilities (4,167) (9,421)(b) (13,588) Preferred stock - 175,000 (a) 175,000 Common stock (352) - (352) Additional paid in capital (152,839) - (152,839) Retained earnings (467,358) - (467,358) (842,105) 776,834 (65,271) TOTAL $(784,205) $ 784,205 $ 0 (a) The pro forma purchase price of $536 million is assumed to be paid from the proceeds of the $375 million five year bank term loan, obtained to finance the cash portion of the purchase price, and the issuance of $175 million junior convertible preferred stock. The pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements assumes the amount borrowed in excess of the cash portion of the pro forma purchase price would have been used to reduce short- term debt. (b) Adjustment to reflect the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed including negative goodwill of approximately $57 million which was allocated pro rata to long-term assets. The following summarizes major balance sheet classifications. - Merchandise inventories - Valued based on an estimate of net realizable value of inventory purchased using the retail method. - Property, net - The net adjustment includes a write down of fixtures and leasehold improvements to fair value, partially offset by value assigned to leases purchased. The adjustment reflects the anticipated closing of approximately 170 Marshalls stores and includes a reduction for a portion of negative goodwill. - Goodwill and trademarks - Adjustment reflects the value assigned to the "Marshalls" tradename, offset by the elimination of goodwill recorded by Marshalls in a prior acquisition. The net adjustment includes a reduction for a portion of negative goodwill. - Other assets - Adjustment is to eliminate deferred charges associated with leases acquired. - Accrued expenses - Reflects a reserve for the anticipated closing of approximately 170 Marshalls stores, the closing of certain facilities, a reserve for inventory markdowns and the accrual of other liabilities associated with the purchase. The difference between the values assigned to assets and liabilities for book purposes versus tax purposes result in offsetting deferred tax assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. NOTE 2 The pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income reflects the following adjustments: (a) To adjust Marshalls fiscal reporting periods to be comparable with the reporting periods of the Company. Nine Months Ended October 28, 1995 Marshalls Marshalls Nine Months Ended Pro Forma Nine Months Ended 9/30/95* Adjustment 10/28/95 Net Sales $1,852,245 $74,164 $1,926,409 Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,561,382 34,641 1,596,023 Selling, general and administrative expenses 355,867 8,448 364,315 Interest expense, net 6,030 18 6,048 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (71,034) $31,057 $ (39,977) Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 1995 Marshalls Marshalls Fiscal Year Ended Pro Forma Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/94* Adjustment 1/28/95 Net sales $2,774,851 $5,080 $2,779,931 Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 2,139,817 19,459 2,159,276 Selling, general and administrative expenses 495,254 2,648 497,902 Realignment credit (7,200) - (7,200) Interest expense, net 1,778 584 2,362 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 145,202 $(17,611) $ 127,591 * Includes reclassification of certain amounts to conform with the historical presentation of the Company. (b) To record additional interest costs related to the new bank agreement entered into as a result of the purchase of Marshalls. The interest on the $375 million term loan is adjusted periodically in relation to Eurodollar market and currently approximates 7%. Deferred financing charges of $13 million associated with the term loan and the $500 million revolving credit facility are amortized into interest expense at $3.2 million annually. Nine Months Fiscal Year Ended 10/28/95 Ended 1/28/95 Interest expense $22,088 $ 29,450 (c) To reflect reduced depreciation expense due to the net write down of property to fair value. Nine Months Fiscal Year Ended 10/28/95 Ended 1/28/95 - Cost of sales including buying and occupancy (7,575) (10,100) (d) To record amortization of "Marshalls" trade name over estimated life of 40 years, net of reduction in amortization due to elimination of goodwill from prior acquisitions. Nine Months Fiscal Year Ended 10/28/95 Ended 1/28/95 - Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,018 2,690 (e) To record the income tax provision (benefit) associated with the pro forma adjustments at the marginal tax rate of 40%. Nine Months Fiscal Year Ended 10/28/95 Ended 1/28/95 - Provision (benefit) for income taxes 5,810 (15,860) (f) To reflect preferred dividends payable on the convertible preferred stock issued in the transaction. Nine Months Fiscal Year Ended 10/28/95 Ended 1/28/95 Series D, 250,000 shares with face value of $25 million; annual dividend $1.8138/share $ - $ 453 Series E, 1,500,000 shares with face value of $150 million; annual dividend of $7.00/share 7,875 10,500 $7,875 $10,953 The Series D is automatically convertible into common stock one year after it is issued and thus the pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements assume conversion into common stock at the maximum number of shares (see 2(g)) at the end of the fiscal year 1/28/95. (g) To adjust shares outstanding for dilutive impact of assumed conversion of the Company's Series A and Series C preferred stock and for the pro forma impact of the preferred stock issued for the purchase of Marshalls (Series D and E). Nine Months Fiscal Year Ended 10/28/95 Ended 1/28/95 Series A - 1,190,476 Series C - 3,180,723 Series D 2,024,292 2,024,292 Series E - 9,716,599 Total 2,024,292 16,112,090 The Series D and Series E preferred stock are convertible into an aggregate of 9.4 million to 11.7 million shares of common stock, depending on the market value of the common stock at time of conversion. The pro forma adjustments with regard to Series D and Series E above assume the maximum number of common shares are issued. NOTE 3 The following should be noted in reviewing the pro forma condensed consolidated income statements. - - The Company anticipates closing approximately 170 Marshalls stores, certain costs of which have been reserved for in the pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet. The pro forma condensed consolidated income statement has not been adjusted to reflect the impact the closing of these stores will have on ongoing operations. - - The Company anticipates closing approximately 30 T.J. Maxx stores and expects to record a pre-tax charge of $35 million in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ending January 27, 1996. This charge will reduce income from continuing operations by approximately $.29 per share. Neither the T.J. Maxx closing reserve, nor the impact the closings will have on ongoing operations, have been reflected in the pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. - - Savings the Company may generate by consolidating responsibilities and reducing overhead have not been factored into the pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                          EXHIBIT 99.3
                          EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.              Description of Exhibits

   2.2*        Amendment No. 1 dated as of November 17, 1995 to
               Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 14,
               1995 between the Registrant and Melville
               Corporation.

  10.1*        Certificates of Designations, Rights and
               Preferences for the Registrant's Series D
               Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.

  10.2*        Certificates of Designations, Rights and
               Preferences for the Registrant's Series E
               Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.

  10.3*        Transitional Services Agreement dated as of
               November 17, 1995 between the Registrant and
               Melville Corporation.

  10.4*        Credit Agreement dated as of November 17, 1995
               among The First National Bank of Chicago, Bank of
               America Illinois, The Bank of New York, and Pearl
               Street L.P., as co-arrangers, the other financial
               institution parties thereto, and the Registrant.

  99.1*        Press Release issued by the Registrant on November
               20, 1995.

  99.2(i)      Financial Statements - Audited Consolidated
               Financial Statements of Marshalls of Roseville,
               Minn., Inc. for the Years Ended December 31, 1994,
               1993 and 1992.

  99.2(ii)     Financial Statements - Unaudited Consolidated
               Financial Statements of Marshalls of Roseville,
               Minn., Inc. for the Nine Months Ended September
               30, 1995 and October 1, 1994.

  99.2(iii)    Financial Statements - Unaudited Pro Forma
               Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for
               The TJX Companies, Inc. as of October 28, 1995 and
               for the periods ended October 28, 1995 and January
               28, 1995.

  99.3         Exhibit Index


*  Included with, and incorporated herein by reference to, the
   Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 17,
   1995.