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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 Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2012

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

Washington
0-20322
91-1325671
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(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 Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 1, 2012, Starbucks Corporation (“Starbucks” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 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 November 1, 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.

       
 
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
     
Dated: November 1, 2012
  
   
 
By:  
/s/ Troy Alstead 
 
   
Troy Alstead
   
chief financial officer and chief administrative officer
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Earnings release of Starbucks Corporation dated November 1, 2012