Breeden Capital Management SC 13D/A ZALE / Breeden Capital Management ownership change

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 8)*

Zale Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 (Title of Class of Securities)

988858106

 (CUSIP Number)

Nandita Hogan

Breeden Capital Management LLC

100 Northfield Street

Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

(203) 618-0065

  (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to

Receive Notices and Communications)

January 19, 2011

 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-l(e), 240.13d-l(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.  o

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes)

CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Capital Management LLC
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     8,731,354
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     8,731,354
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     8,731,354
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     27.18%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (California) L.P.
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     4,882,668
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     4,882,668
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     4,882,668
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     15.20%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners L.P.
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     1,233,658
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     1,233,658
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     1,233,658
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     3.84%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (California) II L.P.
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     743,657
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     743,657
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     743,657
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     2.31%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (New York) I L.P.
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     256,343
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     256,343
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     256,343
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     0.8%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners Holdco Ltd.
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Cayman Islands
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     1,615,028
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     1,615,028
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     1,615,028
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     5.03%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Partners (Cayman) Ltd.
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Cayman Islands
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     1,615,028
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     1,615,028
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person     1,615,028
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     5.03%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Breeden Capital Partners LLC
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     0
		8.	Shared Voting Power     7,116,326
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     0
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     7,116,326
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person    7,116,326
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     22.15%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

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CUSIP No.  988858106

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Richard C. Breeden
	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)        o (b)        x
	3.	SEC Use Only
	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization     United States
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With		7.	Sole Voting Power     12,482
		8.	Shared Voting Power     8,731,354
		9.	Sole Dispositive Power     12,482
		10.	Shared Dispositive Power     8,731,354
	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person    8,743,836
	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)     27.22%
	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

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This Amendment No. 8 (this “Amendment amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 2007, as previously amended, (the “Schedule 13D”), relating to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Zale Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). Terms defined in the Schedule 13D are used herein with the same meaning.

Items 5 and 7 of the Schedule 13D are hereby amended and restated.

ITEM 5.   INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

(a)-(b)    The responses of the Reporting Persons to Rows (7) through (13) on the cover pages of this Statement on Schedule 13D are incorporated herein by reference.  In addition, Mr. James M. Cotter, Senior Managing Director and founding member of Breeden Capital owns 10,942 shares of Common Stock and 1,540 options to acquire Common Stock, as a direct owner representing, when converted, approximately .04% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.  Mr. Cotter, disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock for all other purposes.  Pursuant to the Fund’s governing documents, any economic benefit with respect to shares of Common Stock and options held by Mr. Cotter, who received such shares and options as compensation for his former service as a director on the board of directors of the Company, is transferred to the Fund.  All percentages set forth in this paragraph relating to beneficial ownership of Common Stock are based upon 32,123,875 shares outstanding, which is the total number of shares outstanding as of November 30, 2010 as reported in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2010.

(c)           Except as set forth above or in the attached Schedule I, no Reporting Person has effected any transaction in shares of Common Stock during the 60 days preceding the date hereof.

(d)           Not applicable.

(e)           Not applicable.

ITEM 7.   MATERIALS TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.

EXHIBIT 1. Agreement as to Joint Filing of Schedule 13D, dated January 21, 2011 by and among the Delaware Fund, the California Fund, the California II Fund, the New York Fund, Holdco, BPC, the General Partner, the Advisor and Mr. Breeden.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of each of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated:  January 21, 2011

    BREEDEN PARTNERS L.P.

By:  Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

        General Partner

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

           Richard C. Breeden

           Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) L.P.

By:  Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

        General Partner

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

   Richard C. Breeden

           Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CALIFORNIA) II L.P.

By:  Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

        General Partner

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

    Richard C. Breeden

            Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (NEW YORK) I L.P.

By:  Breeden Capital Partners LLC,

        General Partner

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

    Richard C. Breeden

            Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS HOLDCO LTD.

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden             ��                  

          Richard C. Breeden

          Key Principal

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BREEDEN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

   Richard C. Breeden

           Managing Member

BREEDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

   Richard C. Breeden

           Managing Member

BREEDEN PARTNERS (CAYMAN) LTD.

By:   /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                

          Richard C. Breeden

          Key Principal

 /s/  Richard C. Breeden                                        

Richard C. Breeden

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Schedule I

TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PAST 60 DAYS BY THE REPORTING PERSONS

The following table sets forth all transactions with respect to shares of Common Stock effected during the past 60 days by any of the Reporting Persons.  All such transactions were effected in the open market.

Transaction Date	Shares Sold for the Account of the Delaware Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of the California Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of the California II Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of the New York Fund	Shares Sold for the Account of Holdco	Price per Share
1/14/2011	257,093				2,438	5.5310(1)
1/19/2011	42,154				400	5.0019
1/20/2011	37,049				351	4.9857

(1)   The sale transactions reported here include sales prices ranging from $5.5253 to $5.5503.  The reporting persons will provide upon request by the Securities Exchange Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price

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