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): April 27, 2018
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) (Zip Code) |
(206) 447-1575 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective April 27, 2018, Rachel A Gonzalez joined Starbucks Corporation (the “Company”) as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary and, as a result, Paul Mutty ceased serving as interim general counsel of the Company, a role he held since August 1, 2017. Mr. Mutty will continue serving as senior vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary.
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: May 2, 2018 | By: | /s/ Sophie Hager Hume |
Sophie Hager Hume | ||
vice president, assistant general counsel | ||