form8k_012011.htm
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: January 20, 2011

TIFFANY & CO.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
1-9494
(Commission
File Number)
 
13-3228013
(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification No.)
 

           727 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
             (Address of principal executive offices)
 
                                                  10022
                                                  (Zip Code)
 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (212) 755-8000

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Item 8.01                      Other Events.

On January 20, 2011, Registrant issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE-TIF) has approved a new stock repurchase program.  This new program, effective immediately and expiring January 31, 2013, authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $400 million of its Common Stock through open market or private transactions.  All prior share repurchase authorizations have been terminated by the Board of Directors.  A copy of the January 20, 2011 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 January 20, 2011.













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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
   Patrick B. Dorsey
   Senior Vice President, Secretary and 
   General Counsel

  

Date:  January 20, 2011









 
 


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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.                    Description

99.1                                Press Release dated January 20, 2011.