Tiffany & Co. Ashley Dempsey ACG

Executive Summary Although Tiffany’s financial goals were not meet for the year they still had a 10% increase in net sales. Gross margin declined from 2003 due to higher costs of precious metals and diamonds. Stock prices did decline also. Net earnings however did increase 41%. y/ y/

Introduction Chief Execute Officer: Michael J. Kowalski 727 Fifth Avenue New York, NY Fiscal year ends on January 31, Jeweler and specialty retailer -151 Retail stores in 17 countries worldwide

Audit Report PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. New York, New York The consolidated financial statements have been audited in accordance with standards generally accepted in the USA. Management had an effective plan for internal control.

Stock Market Information $36.79 Most recent price of company’s stock 12 month trading range: $ Dividends/share $.23 Friday March 3, 2006 Hold stock if financially stable. It’s at the high end of its stock price but its not at it’s potential high. You could sell depending on what price you bought the stock for.

Industry Situation and Company Plans Developing a new business LITTLE SWITZERLAND and IRIDESSE. They focus exclusively on pearl jewelry. Throughout Tiffany retail stores they have released new designed jewelry. The ATLAS collection was the most successful introduction over the past year. The Tiffany & Co. foundation had its fifth anniversary receiving $25 million dollars towards the charitable work of the organization.

Part C. Income Statement Gross Margin$1,230,573$1,157,382 Operating Income$294,529$355,519 Net Income$304,299$215,517 The format is most like single-step. A $74,000 increase in gross margin and $60,000 decline in Operating income. Overall the Net Income rose an amazing $89,000 over the year.

Part C. Balance Sheet YearAssets = Liabilities + Stockholder’s Equity 2005$2,666,118$399,821$1,701, $2,391,088$395,159$1,468,200 Over the year Assets, Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity accounts all took an increase. The Asset account having the greatest change and increase of $275,000 and Stockholder’s Equity around $232,000. Liabilities account with the smallest increase of only $4,000.

Part C. Statement of Cash Flows The cash flows from operations were more from but declined a sizeable amount from of $150,000. The company is growing through other ventures in new businesses. The release of a new stock repurchase program. The company’s primary source of financing is through stock sales. The Bank Of New York is their major financer. The CEO also sits on the board of The Bank of New York which makes for a convenient business relationship. Cash increased from 2002 from 156,197 to 248,665. From cash decreased from 248,665 to 187,681.

Part D. Accounting Policies Revenue recognition: sales are recognized at the “point of sale”. Shipping included in net sales to customer and has a reserve for possible returns. Most revenue was dominated by the US dollar. Cash: Distributed properly throughout banks. Short-term investments: invested in auction rate securities. Re-classified and doesn’t affect other financial statements. Inventories: LIFO method used Property: In 2000 started a multi-year project to improve the New York store to increase sales 25%. Depreciation is calculated for: 39 years for buildings, years for machinery, 3-10 years for office equipment. There are detailed notes to each aspect of the financial statement. From cash, net earnings, debt, investments, etc.

Financial Statement

Part E. Financial Analysis: Liquidity Ratios Working Capital$1,208,068$952,923 Current ratio Receivable turnover16.6 times times Avg. days sales uncollected21.9 days22.3 days Inventory turnover1 times1.05 Avg days inventory on hand365 days days

Part E. Financial Analysis: Profitability Ratios Profit Margin14% 11% Asset Turnover.87times.93times Return on Assets12% 10% Return on Equity19%16%

Part E. Financial Analysis: Solvency Ratio Total debt to equity %33.2%

Part E Financial Analysis: Market Strength Ratios Price/Earnings per share Dividend Yield.6%.6%