UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
DC 20549
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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, 2012
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Washington |
0-20322 |
91-1325671 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(206) 447-1575 |
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 26, 2012, Starbucks Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended January 1, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated January 26, 2012 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION |
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Dated: January 26, 2012 |
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By: |
/s/ Troy Alstead |
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Troy Alstead |
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chief financial officer and chief |
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administrative officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated January 26, 2012 |