UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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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)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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.
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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
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Patrick B. Dorsey
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: May 20, 2010
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Text of Press Release issued by Tiffany & Co., dated
May 20, 2010.