Starbucks Files 8-K/A Amendment on Officer/Director Changes

TL;DR

Starbucks filed an 8-K/A amendment on March 7, 2025, detailing changes in its board and executive team.

AI Summary

Starbucks Corporation filed an amendment (8-K/A) on March 7, 2025, to a previous report concerning events on March 4, 2025. The filing relates to the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers.

Why It Matters

This amendment provides updated information regarding significant changes in Starbucks' leadership and executive compensation, which can impact investor confidence and company strategy.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Amendments to 8-K filings, especially those concerning director and officer changes, can signal internal shifts that may affect company performance or strategy.

Key Players & Entities

• Starbucks Corporation (company) — Registrant
• March 4, 2025 (date) — Earliest event date
• March 7, 2025 (date) — Filing date
• 2064471575 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number

FAQ

From the Filing

0000829224-25-000020.txt : 20250307 0000829224-25-000020.hdr.sgml : 20250307 20250307172441 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000829224-25-000020 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250304 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250307 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250307 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STARBUCKS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000829224 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES [5810] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 911325671 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WA FISCAL YEAR END: 0927 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20322 FILM NUMBER: 25721321 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/A 1 sbux-20250304.htm 8-K/A sbux-20250304 false 0000829224 0000829224 2025-03-04 2025-03-04 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2025 Starbucks Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 000-20322 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) (Zip Code) ( 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: ☐   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)       ☐   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)       ☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))       ☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share SBUX Nasdaq Global Select Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging Growth Company     ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Selection 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     o Explanatory Note On March 4, 2025, Starbucks Corporation (the “Company” or “Starbucks”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) to announce the appointment of Cathy R. Smith as executive vice president, chief financial officer and the designation of Ms. Smith as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, effective, in each case, as of a date to be determined. In that same Form 8-K, the Company also announced Rachel Ruggeri would no longer serve as the Company’s executive vice president, chief financial officer and principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, effective, in each case, as of a date to be determined. The Company is filing this Form 8-K/A as