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): March 24, 2003
TIFFANY & CO.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9494 13-3228013
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification Number)
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 March 24, 2003, Registrant issued the following press release announcing the
election of Jon M. King to the post of senior vice president - merchandising:
TIFFANY'S BOARD ELECTS JON KING
AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - MERCHANDISING
NEW YORK, March 24, 2003 - Tiffany & Co. (NYSE-TIF) reported that its Board of
Directors has elected Jon M. King to the post of senior vice president -
merchandising. Mr. King, 46, has held increasingly responsible positions in the
Merchandising Division since joining Tiffany in 1990 as a jewelry buyer. He
assumed full responsibility for product development in 2002 as group vice
president.
In his new role, Mr. King's responsibilities include Tiffany's demand
management, category management/assortment planning and product design areas.
His promotion follows the recent resignation of Linda Hanson, who had previously
held that title.
Michael J. Kowalski, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Jon's
leadership of Tiffany's product development efforts has contributed immensely to
our success over the years. We are fortunate to have a merchant with Jon's
creativity and strategic vision at the helm of our Merchandising Division."
Tiffany & Co. is the internationally renowned jeweler and specialty retailer.
Sales are made primarily through company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores and
boutiques in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Direct Marketing includes
Tiffany's Business Sales division, Internet and catalog sales. Specialty Retail
primarily includes the retail sales made in Little Switzerland, Inc. stores and
also includes consolidated results from other ventures now or in the future
operated under non-TIFFANY & CO. trademarks or trade names. Additional
information can be found on Tiffany's Web site, www.tiffany.com, and on its
shareholder information line (800) TIF-0110.
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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, Secretary
and General Counsel
March 24, 2003