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0000903423-11-000027.txt : 20110126 0000903423-11-000027.hdr.sgml : 20110126 20110126155247 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000903423-11-000027 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110126 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110126 GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) II L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN PARTNERS (CAYMAN) LTD. GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN PARTNERS (NEW YORK) I L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN PARTNERS HOLDCO LTD. GROUP MEMBERS: BREEDEN PARTNERS L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: RICHARD C. BREEDEN SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ZALE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000109156 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-JEWELRY STORES [5944] IRS NUMBER: 750675400 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-30781 FILM NUMBER: 11549431 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 901 W WALNUT HILL LN STREET 2: MS 6B-3 CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75038 BUSINESS PHONE: 9725804000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 901 WEST WALNUT HILL LANE STREET 2: MAIL STOP 6B-3 CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75038-1003 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ZALE JEWELRY CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710510 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Breeden Capital Management LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001376259 IRS NUMBER: 113765220 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 NORTHFIELD STREET CITY: GREENWICH STATE: CT ZIP: 06830 BUSINESS PHONE: 203-618-0065 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 NORTHFIELD STREET CITY: GREENWICH STATE: CT ZIP: 06830 SC 13D/A 1 breeden-zales13da9_0126.htm Unassociated Document

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 9)*

Zale Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

988858106

(CUSIP Number)

Nandita Hogan

Breeden Capital Management LLC

100 Northfield Street

Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

(203) 618-0065

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to

Receive Notices and Communications)

January 24, 2011

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-l(e), 240.13d-l(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes)

CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Capital Management LLC

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 8,233,154

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 8,233,154

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 8,233,154

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 25.63%*

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

*All percentages relating to beneficial ownership of Common Stock are based upon 32,123,875 shares outstanding, which is the total number of shares outstanding as of November 30, 2010 as reported in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2010.

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (California) L.P.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 4,882,668

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 4,882,668

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 4,882,668

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 15.20%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners L.P.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 740,137

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 740,137

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 740,137

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 2.30%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (California) II L.P.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 743,657

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 743,657

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 743,657

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 2.31%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (New York) I L.P.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 256,343

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 256,343

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 256,343

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.8%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners Holdco Ltd.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 1,610,349

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 1,610,349

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,610,349

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.01%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (Cayman) Ltd.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 1,610,349

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 1,610,349

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,610,349

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.01%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Capital Partners LLC

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 0

		8.	Shared Voting Power 6,662,805

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 6,662,805

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 6,662,805

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 20.62%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No. 988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Richard C. Breeden

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) o (b) x

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization United States

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power 12,482

		8.	Shared Voting Power 8,233,154

		9.	Sole Dispositive Power 12,482

		10.	Shared Dispositive Power 8,233,154

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 8,245,636

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 25.67%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

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This Amendment No. 9 (this “Amendment amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 2007, as previously amended, (the “Schedule 13D”), relating to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Zale Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). Terms defined in the Schedule 13D are used herein with the same meaning.

Items 5 and 7 of the Schedule 13D are hereby amended and restated.

ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

(a)-(b) The responses of the Reporting Persons to Rows (7) through (13) on the cover pages of this Statement on Schedule 13D are incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Except as set forth above or in the attached Schedule I, no Reporting Person has effected any transaction in shares of Common Stock during the 60 days preceding the date hereof.

(d) Not applicable.

(e) Not applicable.

ITEM 7. MATERIALS TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.

EXHIBIT 1.

Agreement as to Joint Filing of Schedule 13D, dated January 26, 2011 by and among the Delaware Fund, the California Fund, the California II Fund, the New York Fund, Holdco, BPC, the General Partner, the Advisor and Mr. Breeden.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of each of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: January 26, 2011

BREEDEN PARTNERS L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) II L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (NEW YORK) I L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS HOLDCO LTD.

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Key Principal

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BREEDEN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CAYMAN) LTD.

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Key Principal

/s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

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Schedule I

TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PAST 60 DAYS BY THE REPORTING PERSONS

The following table sets forth all transactions with respect to shares of Common Stock effected during the past 60 days by any of the Reporting Persons. All such transactions were effected in the open market.

Transaction Date	Shares Sold for the Account of the Delaware Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of the California Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of the California II Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of the New York Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of Holdco	Price per Share
1/14/2011	257,093				2,438	5.5310(1)
1/19/2011	42,154				400	5.0019
1/20/2011	37,049				351	4.9857
1/24/2011	368,308				3,492	4.9331(2)
1/25/2011	125,213				1,187	4.9501

(1)

The sale transactions reported here include sales prices ranging from $5.5253 to $5.5503. The reporting persons will provide upon request by the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price

(2)

The sale transactions reported here include sales prices ranging from $4.9216 to $4.9506. The reporting persons will provide upon request by the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price

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EX-1 2 breeden-sc13da9ex1_0126.htm Unassociated Document

Exhibit 1

Agreement of Joint Filing

Pursuant to 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned persons hereby agree to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission the Statement on Schedule 13D (the “Statement”) to which this Agreement is attached as an exhibit, and agree that such Statement, as so filed, is filed on behalf of each of them.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement.

Dated: January 26, 2011

BREEDEN PARTNERS L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) II L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (NEW YORK) I L.P.

By: Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

General Partner

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS HOLDCO LTD.

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Key Principal

BREEDEN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CAYMAN) LTD.

By: /s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

Key Principal

/s/ Richard C. Breeden

Richard C. Breeden

/s/ James M. Cotter

James M. Cotter