0000098246-14-000135.txt : 20140522 0000098246-14-000135.hdr.sgml : 20140522 20140522171015 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000098246-14-000135 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140522 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140522 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140522 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: 14864478 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 a8k05222014.htm 8-K 8K 05222014


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 22, 2014
 
 
 
TIFFANY & CO.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
 
1-9494
 
13-3228013
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
200 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
 
 
 
10010
(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:
 
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
o
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 22, 2014, Registrant issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a 12% increase in the quarterly dividend rate on its Common Stock. This action increases the rate from $0.34 per share to a new rate of $0.38 per share, effective with the next payment on July 10, 2014. A copy of the May 22, 2014 news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits

99.1
News Release dated May 22, 2014.







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.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ Leigh M. Harlan
 
 
Leigh M. Harlan
 
 
Senior Vice President, Secretary
 
 
and General Counsel
Date: May 22, 2014
 
 






EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description    

99.1
News Release dated May 22, 2014.



EX-99.1 2 ex991-newsrelease.htm EXHIBIT EX 99.1 - News Release


EXHIBIT 99.1
TIFFANY & CO.
NEWS RELEASE

         Fifth Avenue & 57th Street
 
 
 
Contact:
         New York, N.Y. 10022
 
 
 
           Mark L. Aaron
 
 
 
 
         212-230-5301
 
 
 
 
                         mark.aaron@tiffany.com


TIFFANY RAISES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 12%

New York, May 22, 2014 -- The Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE - TIF) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share of Common Stock, reflecting a 12% increase in the quarterly rate. This action increases the quarterly dividend from $0.34 per share (or $1.36 annually) to the new rate of $0.38 per share (or $1.52 annually).

Michael J. Kowalski, chairman and chief executive officer, announced the dividend increase at Tiffany’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders and said, “Our strategic framework continues to successfully drive sales and earnings growth through the creation of inspiring jewelry and accessories, a highly developed supply chain, dynamic marketing communications, an expanding global store base and wonderful shopping experiences. Just yesterday, we were pleased to report strong sales and earnings growth and healthy cash flow for our first quarter. This represents the 13th dividend increase in the past 12 years.”

The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2014 to stockholders of record on June 20, 2014. 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 in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Japan, Europe, the United Arab Emirates and Russia, and engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift operations. For more information, please visit www.tiffany.com or call our shareholder information line at 800-TIF-0110.

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