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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2005

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
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)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

     On January 26, 2005, Starbucks Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the 13 weeks ended January 2, 2005. A copy of the earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated January 26, 2005.

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.

         
    STARBUCKS CORPORATION
 
       
Dated: January 26, 2005
       
 
       
  By:      /s/ MICHAEL CASEY
       
         Michael Casey
         executive vice president and chief financial officer
 
       
         Signing on behalf of the registrant and as
    principal financial officer

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
99.1
  Earnings Release of Starbucks Corporation dated January 26, 2005