Charles Lewis Tiffany founded TIFFANY AND COMPANY in 1837 when he opened a store at 259 Broadway in downtown Manhattan. His first day receipts were $4.98. The current corporate structure was established in 1984, when Tiffany & Co. was incorporated in Delaware to purchase the original company.
Where are Tiffany's headquarters?
The Company's headquarters are located at 727 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022. In 1999, Tiffany purchased the land and building housing its flagship store at that address, which was constructed in 1940. Approximately 42,000 square feet of this 124,000 square foot building are devoted to retail selling purposes, with the balance devoted to executive and administrative offices, certain product services, jewelry manufacturing and storage.
What is Tiffany's sales mix by product category?
For 2008, jewelry represented approximately 87% of Tiffany's net sales, with timepieces, tableware and all other categories aggregating 13%.
What is Tiffany's geographical sales mix?
For 2008, the Americas represented approximately 57%, the Asia-Pacific region represented 33%, and Europe was 10%.
What is the number and total square footage of Company-operated TIFFANY & CO. stores?
At January 31, 2009, the Company operated 86 TIFFANY & CO. stores in the Americas (which totaled approximately 600,000 gross square feet), 96 TIFFANY & CO. stores in the Asia-Pacific region, (which totaled approximately 242,000 gross square feet) and 24 stores in Europe (which totaled approximately 94,000 gross square feet).
What percentage of net sales does Tiffany's New York flagship store represent?
In the year ended January 31, 2009, the New York flagship store represented approximately 10% of total Company net sales.
On what stock exchange is Tiffany's shares traded and what is the ticker symbol?
The Company's Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange with the symbol TIF.
Is Tiffany in any major stock index?
Yes, Tiffany is included in the S&P 500 index.
When does the Company's fiscal year end?
Tiffany's fiscal year ends on January 31.
Is Tiffany stock widely followed by security analysts?
Yes. Tiffany is followed by a substantial number of "sell-side" analysts at major global and national brokerage firms. Please click on "Analyst Coverage" to see the list.
When was Tiffany's initial public offering and at what price?
The Company's initial public offering occurred on May 5, 1987 at a price of $23.00 per share (that equals $1.916 per share when adjusted).
Has Tiffany ever had a stock split?
Yes, since its initial public offering in May 1987, the Company has had four stock splits; a three-for-two split in July 1989, and two-for-one splits in July 1996, July 1999 and July 2000.
When does Tiffany report its quarterly results?
We typically report first quarter (February-April) results in late-May, second quarter (May-July) results in late-August, third quarter (August-October) results in late-November, holiday period (November-December) sales results in early-January and fourth quarter (November-January) results in late-March.
Does Tiffany distribute its Proxy Statement using the "Notice and Access" process?
Yes, shareholders will receive a notice to access the Proxy Statement on a website and may also request a printed copy.
How can I receive an Annual Report? a Form 10-K? a Proxy Statement?
Tiffany's Annual Report now includes the Report on Form 10K and the Proxy Statement. It is available on this website, or you can request a printed version by contacting our Investor Relations Department at the Company's headquarters or by clicking on the "PRINTED MATERIALS" tab in the shareholder tools section of this website.
Does Tiffany pay a dividend on its stock and at what rate?
Yes, Tiffany pays a dividend on its Common Stock and the current quarterly rate is 17 cents per share.
When does Tiffany pays its quarterly dividend?
Subject to declaration by the Board of Directors, quarterly dividends are typically paid on or around the 10th day of January, April, July and October.
Has the quarterly dividend been increased?
The quarterly dividend rate has increased seven times in a six year period -- by 25% in July 2003, 20% in July 2004, 33% in July 2005, 25% in July 2006, 20% in July 2007, 25% in October 2007 and 13% in May 2008.
Can I purchase shares without going to a stockbroker?
Yes. Through the Investor Services Program for Tiffany & Co., which is sponsored and administered by BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, current stockholders and new investors have the ability to purchase and sell shares of Tiffany & Co. common stock. Mellon provides the shares through market purchases. Participants also have the option to automatically reinvest Tiffany's quarterly dividend or to receive it in cash. More information about the program and enrollment forms are available by calling BNY Mellon Shareowner Services at 888-778-1307 or visiting Mellon's website at www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd.
Does Tiffany offer a dividend reinvestment plan?
Yes, through the Investor Services Program, which is sponsored and administered by BNY Mellon Shareowner Services. More information about the program and enrollment forms are available by calling BNY Mellon Shareowner Services at 888-778-1307 or visiting Mellon's website at www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd. However, please contact your stockbroker if your shares are held in a brokerage account.
When and where will Tiffany hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
This year's meeting was held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at The Four Season's Hotel, 57 East 57th Street, New York, New York. The meeting is typically held each year on the third Thursday of May.
How can I receive news updates about Tiffany?
Tiffany's annual and quarterly financial results and other information are available on this website. You can automatically receive updates by clicking on "Email Alerts" in the Shareholder tools section of this website. You can also access certain news on our Shareholder Information Line. By calling 800-TIF-0110, you can listen to recordings of our quarterly financial results and other important information the same day it is publicly issued.
As a registered shareholder, who should I contact to report my address change/report a lost stock certificate/report a missing dividend check?
Tiffany's transfer agent and registrar is BNY Mellon Shareowner Services LLC. Registered shareholders may contact them: by mail at 480 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310-1900; or by phone at 888-778-1307 or 201-329-8660; or through their website at www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd. However, please contact your stockbroker if your shares are held in a brokerage account.
What is the Company's CUSIP number?
The CUSIP number for Tiffany & Co. Common Stock is 886547108.
Who are Tiffany's independent auditors?
The Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, located at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10017.
How many people does Tiffany employ?
There are more than 8,000 employees around the world.
How can I apply for employment at Tiffany?
Please either contact our Human Resources Department at 600 Madison Avenue, 6th floor, New York, NY 10022 or visit www.TiffanyCareers.com.
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Nov 6, 2009
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