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): November 6, 2002
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 November 6, 2002, Registrant issued the following press release announcing
that its senior vice president-merchandising has resigned.
New York, November 6, 2002 - Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) announced today that
Linda Hanson, its senior vice president - merchandising, has resigned. Her
resignation will become effective February 1, 2003.
Michael J. Kowalski, president and chief executive officer, stated, "Following
Linda's departure, all merchandising functions will report directly to me. It is
a responsibility I have had in the past and I am looking forward to a period of
more intense involvement while we consider how best to organize these
functions."
Mr. Kowalski added, "Over the past 13 years Linda has contributed enormously to
the success of Tiffany & Co. We would prefer that she remain, but she is
unshaken in her resolve to effect a professional and lifestyle change. We will
miss her as a full-time executive, but look forward to her continued involvement
as a consultant on a number of projects."
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, catalog and Internet sales. 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
Date: November 6, 2002