Company: TJX
Filing Date: 2025-05-01
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000109198-25-000024
Chunk: 17

Company: TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
Filing Date: 2025-05-01
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 17
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 separate annual self-assessments of each independent Committee, including the Committee Chair, with the formal process overseen by the Corporate Governance Committee. |

### MAJORITY VOTING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Our by-laws provide for the election of directors in an uncontested election by a majority of the shares properly cast at the meeting. Our Corporate Governance Principles require any incumbent nominee for director to provide an irrevocable contingent resignation to the Corporate Secretary of TJX at least 14 days in advance of the distribution date for proxy solicitation materials for the shareholder meeting at which such director is expected to be nominated to stand for election. This resignation would be effective only if (a) the director fails to receive the requisite majority vote in an uncontested election and (b) the Board accepts the resignation. Our Corporate Governance Principles provide procedures for the consideration of this kind of resignation by the Board. Within 90 days of the date of the annual meeting of shareholders, the Board, with the recommendation of the Corporate Governance Committee, will act upon such resignation. In making its decision, the Board will consider the best interests of TJX and its shareholders and will take what it deems to be appropriate action, which may include accepting or rejecting the resignation or taking further measures to address those concerns that were the basis for the underlying shareholder vote.

#### 2025 Proxy Statement13

#### Corporate Governance

### BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEES

### LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
| Ernie Herrman                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |     | Carol Meyrowitz                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |     | Alan M. Bennett                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |     | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |     | LEAD DIRECTOR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Key Responsibilities:Lead complex multi-banner global business; oversee TJX executive functions throughout the global organization; establish, drive, and assess strategic initiatives and long-term corporate strategy, including strategies for global expansion; drive long-term profitable growth; champion TJX culture; oversee and support development of senior management team and talent throughout the organization |     | Key Responsibilities:Serve as Chairman of Board, planning and leading Board meetings; as an active and integral member of senior executive team, provide strategic advice and industry insights and expertise to drive long-term growth |     | Key Responsibilities:Provide independent Board leadership through management of executive sessions and coordination on Board meeting topics and planning; offer guidance and oversight through regular communications with independent directors