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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): November 10, 2004

STARBUCKS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
Washington   0-20322   91-1325671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)       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 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1


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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

     On November 10, 2004, Starbucks Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the 14 and 53 weeks ended October 3, 2004. 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 November 10, 2004.

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.

         

Dated: November 10, 2004
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ MICHAEL CASEY    
    Michael Casey   
    executive vice president and chief financial officer

Signing on behalf of the registrant and as principal financial officer 
 

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit    
Number
  Description
99.1
  Earnings Release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 10, 2004.