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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2004
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
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 18, 2004, Tiffany & Co. issued a press release announcing it has
appointed Robert L. Cepek as president of a new retail jewelry venture that will
debut later this year. The venture will operate under the trade name IRIDESSE
and will operate retail jewelry stores focused exclusively on pearls and pearl
jewelry.
A copy of the May 18, 2004 press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 18, 2004
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, Secretary and
General Counsel
Date: May 18, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Text of Press Release issued by Tiffany & Co., dated May 18, 2004.