0001095811-01-504967.txt : 20011008 0001095811-01-504967.hdr.sgml : 20011008 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001095811-01-504967 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010917 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20010918 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STARBUCKS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000829224 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES [5810] IRS NUMBER: 911325671 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WA FISCAL YEAR END: 0928 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20322 FILM NUMBER: 1739900 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 34067 CITY: SEATTLE STATE: WA ZIP: 98124-1067 BUSINESS PHONE: 2064471575 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH CITY: SEATTLE STATE: WA ZIP: 98134 8-K 1 v75826e8-k.htm FORM 8-K Starbucks Corp Form 8-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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): September 17, 2001

STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Washington
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   0-20322
(Commission
File Number) 		  91-1325671
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

2401 Utah Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(206) 447-1575
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5. Other Events
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT 99

Item 5. Other Events

     Attached hereto as Exhibit No. 99 and incorporated herein by reference, is the text of a press release of Starbucks Corporation dated September 17, 2001.

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
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Dated: September 17, 2001    /s/ Michael Casey
 
  By:   Michael Casey
         executive vice president,
             chief financial officer
             and chief administrative
             officer

2 EX-99 3 v75826ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99 Starbucks Corp Exhibit 99

EXHIBIT 99

     
Contact:     Tracy Moran
    Starbucks Investor Relations
    206-318-7806		  

Starbucks Announces Stock Repurchase
Action Reflects Confidence in Company’s Continuing Growth Prospects

SEATTLE; SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 — Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $60 million of the Company’s common stock. Shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and prices considered appropriate by the Company. The timing of any purchases and the exact number of shares to be purchased will be dependent on market conditions.

“This repurchase program reflects the confidence our Board of Directors and management have in U.S. financial markets and the future of Starbucks, and it demonstrates our commitment to pursuing opportunities for creating shareholder value,” said Michael Casey, chief financial officer. “The company’s strong balance sheet will allow us to complete this stock repurchase program as well as fund our significant and exciting future growth plans.”

Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to its more than 4,600 stores in North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim, Starbucks sells coffee and tea products through its specialty operations, including its online store at Starbucks.com. Additionally, Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino® coffee drink and a line of superpremium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships. The Company’s other brands enhance the Starbucks Experience through best-of-class products: Tazo Tea Company offers a line of innovative premium teas, and Hear Music produces and distributes a line of exceptional compact discs.