The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Another Year of Double-Digit EPS Growth; Announces New Stock Repurchase Program; Plans 21% Increase in Dividend

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced sales and earnings results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012. All earnings per share figures reflect the Company’s recent two-for-one stock split. Net sales for the 52-week fiscal year were $23.2 billion, a 6% increase over last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the year increased 4% over the prior year’s 4% increase. Income from continuing operations for the 52-week fiscal year was $1.5 billion, and diluted earnings per share from continuing