UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 15, 2007
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Washington
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization) | | 0-20322
(Commission File Number) | | 91-1325671
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 447-1575
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 15, 2007, Starbucks Corporation (the “Company”) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the 13 weeks and 52 weeks ended September 30, 2007. A copy of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
David A. Pace, the Company’s executive vice president, Partner Resources, notified the Company that he intends to resign from the Company for personal reasons effective December 31, 2007.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| | 99.1 | | | Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 15, 2007 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | STARBUCKS CORPORATION
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| Dated: November 15, 2007 | By: | /s/ Peter J. Bocian | |
| | | Peter J. Bocian | |
| | | executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit | | |
| Number | | Description |
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| | 99.1 | | | Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 15, 2007 |
