UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): April 27, 2005
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
| 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 April 27, 2005, Starbucks Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the 13 weeks ended April 3, 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
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Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated April 27, 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: April 27, 2005 |
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| 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
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Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated April 27, 2005 |