-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, R5LabxTa4cg2dLLFsck8nDz8ItyihrODrSb9NTxYYwd7dZ9mPyckycWGLtS4XP2/ X4pLT3tuaCAxN10NT0GDAQ== 0000098246-10-000092.txt : 20100520 0000098246-10-000092.hdr.sgml : 20100520 20100520144605 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000098246-10-000092 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100520 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100520 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100520 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TIFFANY & CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000098246 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-JEWELRY STORES [5944] IRS NUMBER: 133228013 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09494 FILM NUMBER: 10847569 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 727 FIFTH AVE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 2122305321 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 727 FIFTH AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 8-K 1 form8k_052010.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ----------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT ----------------------- Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: May 20, 2010 TIFFANY & CO. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9494 13-3228013 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 727 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 755-8000 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 20, 2010, Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a 25% increase in the quarterly dividend rate on its Common Stock. This action increases the rate from $0.20 per share to a new rate of $0.25 per share, effective with the next payment in July. A copy of the May 20, 2010 press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated May 20, 2010. 1 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 thereunto duly authorized. TIFFANY & CO. BY: /s/ Patrick B. Dorsey -------------------------------------- Patrick B. Dorsey Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: May 20, 2010 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Text of Press Release issued by Tiffany & Co., dated May 20, 2010. EX-99 2 ex99_1.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 TIFFANY & CO. NEWS RELEASE Fifth Avenue & 57th Street Contacts: New York, N.Y. 10022 --------- James N. Fernandez (212)230-5315 Mark L. Aaron (212)230-5301 TIFFANY INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 25% ------------------------------------------- New York, May 20, 2010 -The Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE - TIF) today declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of Common Stock, which reflects a 25% increase in the quarterly rate. This is the second announced increase in the quarterly dividend payment policy since the start of the calendar year and increases the quarterly dividend from $0.20 per share (or $0.80 annually) to a new rate of $0.25 per share (or $1.00 per share annually). Michael J. Kowalski, chairman and chief executive officer, announced the increase at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders and said, "Following an 18% increase in the quarterly dividend rate earlier this year, this action again demonstrates the Board's recognition of our strong balance sheet liquidity and their confidence in Tiffany's long-term earnings growth potential." The dividend declared today will be paid on July 12, 2010 to stockholders of record on June 21, 2010. Future dividends are subject to declaration by the directors. Company Description - ------------------- Tiffany & Co. operates jewelry stores and manufactures products through its subsidiary corporations. Its principal subsidiary is Tiffany and Company. The Company operates TIFFANY & CO. retail stores and boutiques in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift operations. For additional information, please visit www.tiffany.com or call our shareholder information line at 800-TIF-0110. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----