UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.
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Filed by the Registrant [X]
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]
Check the appropriate box:
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the
Commission Only (as permitted by
Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to
Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-2.
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TIFFANY & CO.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its
Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if
other than Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-12.
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(1)
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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(2)
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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(3)
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the
filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
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(4)
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid
previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number,
or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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(1)
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Amount Previously Paid:
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(2)
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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Tiffany & Co.
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727 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to be
held on
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are
available at:
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http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/tif
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This communication presents only an
overview of the more complete proxy
materials that are available to you on
the Internet. We encourage you to
access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
If you want to receive a paper or
e-mail copy of these documents, you
must request one. There is no charge to
you for requesting a copy. Please make
your request for a copy as instructed
on the reverse on or before May 7, 2009
to facilitate timely delivery.
Dear Tiffany & Co. Stockholder:
The 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Tiffany & Co. (the Company) will be held in the
Cosmopolitan Suite of the Four Seasons Hotel, 57 East 57th Street, New York, New York on Thursday,
May 21, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. New York time.
Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:
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(1)
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Election of nine (9) directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of
stockholders and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified;
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(2)
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Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2009; and
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(3)
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Approval of
an amendment to the Tiffany & Co. 2005 Employee Incentive Plan to increase by 2,500,000
the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan.
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Management recommends a vote FOR Items 1, 2 and 3.
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CONTROL NUMBER
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You may vote your proxy
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when you view the materials on the Internet.
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You will be asked to enter this 11-digit control number
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45526
All stockholders are cordially invited to attend, although only those stockholders of record as of
the close of business on March 23, 2009 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or
any adjournments thereof.
Meeting Location:
Four Seasons Hotel
Cosmopolitan Suite
57 East 57th Street
New York, New York
The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review online:
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the Companys 2009 Proxy Statement; and
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the Companys Annual Report for the year ended January 31, 2009 (which is not deemed to be part
of the official proxy soliciting materials).
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To request a paper copy of the Proxy Materials
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(you must reference your 11-digit control number)
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Telephone:
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1-888-313-0164
(outside of the U.S and Canada call 201-680-6688),
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Email:
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shrrelations@bnymellon.com
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Internet:
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http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/tif
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ACCESSING YOUR PROXY MATERIALS ONLINE
YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER TO REQUEST
A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
The Proxy Materials for Tiffany & Co. are available to review at:
http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/tif
Have this notice available to request a PAPER copy of the Proxy Materials,
OR when you want to view your proxy materials online
OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
VOTE BY INTERNET
Use the Internet to vote your shares. Have this card in hand when you access the above web site.
On the top right hand side of the website click on
Vote Now
to
access the electronic proxy card and to vote your shares.
45526
*** Exercise Your
Right
to
Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
For holders as of:
March 23, 2009
Date:
May 21, 2009
Time:
9:00 AM EDT
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Location:
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Four Seasons Hotel
Cosmopolitan Suite
57 East 57th Street
New York, New York
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You are receiving
this communication because you hold
shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot.
You cannot use this notice to vote
these shares. This communication presents only an
overview of the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy
materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to
access and review all of the
important information contained in the proxy materials
before voting.
See the reverse side of this
notice to
obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
Before You Vote
How to Access
the Proxy Materials
Proxy
Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
I. Combined Document
How to
View Online:
Have
the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com
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How to
Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you
want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There
is NO
charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your
request:
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1)
BY
INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY
TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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3)
BY
E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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*
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If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail
with the 12-Digit Control Number
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be
forwarded to
your investment advisor. Please make the request as
instructed above
on or before May 07, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.
How To Vote
Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person:
If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a
legal
proxy
. To do
so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the
appropriate instructions.
Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited
to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting.
Please check
the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the
instructions.
Vote By Mail:
You
can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include
a voting instruction form.
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Voting items
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The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal (s).
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1.
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Election of Directors
Nominees
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1
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Michael J. Kowalski
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2
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Rose Marie Bravo
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Gary E. Costley
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Lawrence K. Fish
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Abby F. Kohnstamm
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Charles K. Marquis
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Peter W. May
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J. Thomas Presby
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William A. Shutzer
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The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal (s).
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Ratification of the selection of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
Companys independent registered public
accounting firm for fiscal year 2009.
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Approval of an amendment to the Tiffany
& Co. 2005 Employee Incentive Plan to
increase by 2,500,000 the maximum number
of shares that may be issued under the Plan.
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Note : Such
other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.