X0304 4 2012-02-02 0 0000874016 JONES GROUP INC JNY 0001355209 Cade Christopher C/O THE JONES GROUP INC. 180 RITTENHOUSE CIRCLE BRISTOL PA 19007 0 1 0 0 EVP, CAO & Controller Common Stock 2012-02-02 4 A 0 28591 0.00 A 75718 D This amount reflects restricted stock granted to the reporting person, pursuant to the terms of The Jones Group Inc. 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan. Vesting restrictions lapse on the second business day immediately following the Company's public announcement of fourth quarter financial results for the year 2014, provided that the Company achieves certain performance targets. /s/Christopher R. Cade 2012-02-03