UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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): July 29, 2008
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| Washington | | 0-20322 | | 91-1325671 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (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)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 29, 2008, Starbucks Corporation (“Starbucks” or the “Company”) announced that Martin Coles will no longer hold the position of chief operating officer. Effective immediately, Mr. Coles will reassume his prior role with Starbucks as president, Starbucks Coffee International, replacing James C. Alling who has left the Company. The Company has eliminated the chief operating officer position.
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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Dated: July 29, 2008 | STARBUCKS CORPORATION
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| | By: | /s/ Peter J. Bocian | |
| | | Peter J. Bocian | |
| | | executive vice president, chief financial
officer and chief administrative officer | |
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