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): August 2, 2006
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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0-20322 |
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91-1325671 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 2, 2006,
Starbucks Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized
the repurchase by the Company of up to an additional 25 million shares of its common stock. A copy
of the press release announcing the authorized share repurchase is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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| 99.1
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Press release, dated August 2, 2006,
announcing an increase in the Company’s authorized share repurchase amounts |
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: August 2, 2006 |
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/s/ Michael Casey
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Michael Casey |
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executive vice president, chief
financial
officer and chief administrative officer |
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