Younger children can be outfitted with a life jacketthat has their favorite cartoon character or favorite color that makes themexcited to be wearing the life jacket. The decision to enter into this settlement reflects TJX`s desireto concentrate on its core business without distraction and to promote cybersecurity measures that will benefit all consumers. Under the settlement, TJX has agreed to:* Provide $2.5 million to establish a new Data Security Fund for use by theStates to advance effective data security and technology; * Provide a settlement amount of $5.5 million together with $1.75 million tocover expenses related to the States` investigations; * Certify that TJX`s computer system meets detailed data security requirementsspecified by the States; and * Encourage the development of new technologies to address systemicvulnerabilities in the United States payment card system.Despite TJX`s computer security being as good as or better than most other majorU.S. retailers, international criminals attacked TJX`s computer network in2005/2006. Following discovery of the breach in late 2006, TJX worked diligentlywith some of the world`s leading computer security firms and spent millions ofdollars to further enhance its computer security. TJX also worked closely withfederal law enforcement officials as they conducted an extensive internationalinvestigation of this complex crime.
As previously reported, the Company`sefforts played a key role in bringing to justice the international ring ofperpetrators who attacked TJX`s and many other companies` systems. Elevenindictments were announced by the United States Attorney on August 5, 2008. Todate, two of these indicted cyber criminals have pled guilty, and two otherindividuals have pled guilty to related charges on October 29, 2008 and April28, 2009, respectively About The TJX Companies, Inc.The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and homefashions in the U.S and worldwide The Company operates 882 T.J Maxx, 811Marshalls, 322 HomeGoods, and 141 A.J Wright stores in the United States. InCanada, the Company operates 203 Winners, 75 HomeSense and 3 STYLESENSE stores,and in Europe, 242 T.K Maxx and 8 HomeSense stores. TJX`s press releases andfinancial information are also available on the Internet at TheCompany routinely posts information that may be important to investors in theInvestor Information section at The Company encourages investors toconsult that section of its website regularly.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF1995: Various statements made in this release are forward-looking and involve anumber of risks and uncertainties. All statements that address activities,events or developments that we intend, expect or believe may occur in the futureare forward-looking statements. We do not undertake topublicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience orfuture changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied insuch statements will not be realized. The TJX Companies, Inc.Sherry LangSenior Vice PresidentInvestor and Public Relations(508) 390-2323 Copyright Business Wire 2009.
Interactive Media Awards gives top billing to Ai for second consecutive yearNEW YORK–(Business Wire)–Alexander Interactive, a leading ecommerce strategy, design and developmentagency, today announced that it has been named a Top 10 Agency of the Year bythe Interactive Media Awardsfor the second consecutive year. The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design anddevelopment and honor individuals and organizations for their outstandingachievement. Ai was among more than 500 agencies that submitted their best workfrom 2008 to the IMA for award consideration. “Ai has consistently proven to be a highly creative, innovative and professionalinteractive agency,” says Anna Lawrence, spokesperson for the IMA. “We are proudto recognize Ai once again for representing the highest standards of excellencein web design and development.” IMA Top 10 Agencies 2008The IMA judges conducted a comprehensive evaluation of more than 3,000 nominatedprojects from 2008. The agencies having the highest scoring evaluations fortheir projects-combined with other factors designed to ensure accuracy andfairness in the selection process-were selected as the Top 10 Agencies of theYear.
