form8k_51911.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: May 19, 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 May 19, 2011, Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a 16% increase in the quarterly dividend rate on its Common Stock. This action increases the rate from $0.25 per share to a new rate of $0.29 per share, effective with the next payment in July.

A copy of the May 19, 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 May 19, 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:  May 19, 2011
























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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.                         Description

99.1
Text of Press Release issued by Tiffany & Co., dated May 19, 2011.