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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-18-295222
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20181008
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20181009
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20181009

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:			0927

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-20322
		FILM NUMBER:		181112006

	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
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT
REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October&nbsp;8, 2018 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><FONT COLOR="#00704a"><B>Starbucks Corporation </B></FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Written communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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(17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12)</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14d-2(b))</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.12b-2).</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging Growth
Company&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On October&nbsp;8, 2018, Starbucks Corporation (the
&#147;Company&#148;) announced the appointment of Patrick J. Grismer as executive vice president, chief financial officer, effective November&nbsp;30, 2018. In this capacity, Mr.&nbsp;Grismer will serve as the Company&#146;s principal financial
officer and principal accounting officer, effective November&nbsp;30, 2018. Mr.&nbsp;Grismer is expected to join the Company as executive vice president on November&nbsp;12, 2018. As previously announced, Scott Maw will retire as chief financial
officer of the Company on November&nbsp;30, 2018 and will serve as a senior consultant through March&nbsp;31, 2019. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Grismer, 56, has been
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a global hospitality company, since March 2016, where he is responsible for Hyatt&#146;s global finance function. Mr.&nbsp;Grismer joined Hyatt following his post as
Chief Financial Officer at Yum! Brands, Inc., a position he held from May 2012 to February 2016. He previously held a number of roles at Yum!, including Chief Planning and Control Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Yum! Restaurants
International. Prior to Yum!, Mr.&nbsp;Grismer worked at The Walt Disney Company where he served in roles that included Vice President, Business Planning and Development for The Disneyland Resort and Chief Financial Officer for the Disney Vacation
Club. Mr.&nbsp;Grismer began his career with Price Waterhouse. He earned CPA certification in the State of California (inactive status). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection
with Mr.&nbsp;Grismer&#146;s appointment, the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved an annualized base salary of $845,000, an annual bonus target under the Company&#146;s Executive
Management Bonus Plan of 100% of base salary, a new hire equity award of $7,500,000 and a new hire cash award of $1,500,000. The equity award will consist of time-vesting restricted stock units (&#147;RSUs&#148;). The RSUs will vest 40% on the first
anniversary, and 30% on each of the second and third anniversaries, of the date of grant, subject to continued employment. The new hire cash award will be paid in full following 30 days of employment, subject to a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> repayment agreement. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to Mr.&nbsp;Grismer&#146;s Offer Letter dated October&nbsp;
5, 2018, which is attached hereto as <U><A HREF="d636620dex101.htm">Exhibit&nbsp;10.1</A></U> and incorporated herein by reference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There is no
arrangement or understanding between Mr.&nbsp;Grismer and any other person pursuant to which Mr.&nbsp;Grismer was appointed. There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401 of Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-K,</FONT> between
Mr.&nbsp;Grismer and any of the Company&#146;s executive officers or directors or persons nominated or chosen to become a director or executive officer. There are no transactions in which Mr.&nbsp;Grismer has an interest requiring disclosure under
Item 404(a) of Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-K.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;7.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regulation FD Disclosure. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the Company&#146;s press release relating to the announcement described in Item&nbsp;5.02, dated October&nbsp;
8, 2018, is furnished as <U><A HREF="d636620dex991.htm">Exhibit 99.1</A></U> to this Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #d7e4bc"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="d636620dex991.htm">Press Release dated October&nbsp;8, 2018 </A></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pat Grismer </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2018 N. Dayton St. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chicago, IL 60614 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Pat, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Congratulations! It is with great pleasure that I confirm your offer of employment for the position of evp, chief financial officer at Starbucks Corporation
(&#147;Starbucks&#148; or &#147;the Company&#148;) reporting directly to me. I look forward to your first day as evp on November&nbsp;12, 2018 and assuming the role of evp, chief financial officer on November&nbsp;30, 2018. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a new partner, you will soon be participating in various immersion activities that will provide you information about Starbucks history and culture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please note, this offer is contingent upon the approval of the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors
(&#147;Committee&#148;) or its designee as well as meeting all <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-employment</FONT> requirements listed on the last page of the offer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Here Are The Specifics Of Your Offer: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Base Salary
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You will be paid a base salary that annualizes to $845,000<B>.</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sign-On</FONT> Bonus </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You will receive a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-time</FONT> cash <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sign-on</FONT> bonus of $1,500,000, less payroll
taxes, payable on your next regularly scheduled pay period after 30 days of employment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please note, should you voluntarily leave Starbucks during your
first year of employment, you will be responsible for reimbursing Starbucks for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-rata</FONT> portion of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sign-on</FONT> bonus and such reimbursement to be calculated as
follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">((365 - # days employed)/365) x $1,500,000 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Your <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sign-on</FONT> bonus is not eligible pay for purposes of making contributions into Starbucks savings plans. By accepting this position you agree that in the event you are responsible for reimbursing a prorated gross
portion of the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sign-on</FONT> bonus, the amount may be deducted from your final pay, to the extent allowed by law. If the amount due exceeds that collected from the final pay, then you agree to pay the balance within
30 days after the effective termination date of employment with Starbucks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sign-On</FONT> Equity Award </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You will receive an equity award with an economic value of $7,500,000 (USD) under the 2005 Key Employee <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Sub-Plan</FONT> to
Starbucks Corporation Amended and Restated 2005 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the &#147;Key Employee Plan&#148;) with 100% in the form of restricted stock units. </P>
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accordance with the Company&#146;s equity grant timing guidelines. Subject to your continued employment, the restricted stock units will vest 40% in year 1, 30% in year 2 and 30% in year 3 beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To ensure processing of this grant, please sign this offer letter and email a copy to Stock Administration at <U>stockadm@starbucks.com</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Executive Management Bonus Plan </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You will be eligible to
participate in the Executive Management Bonus Plan (EMBP) in fiscal 2019. Your incentive target will be 100% of your eligible base salary, prorated from your eligibility date through the end of fiscal 2019. For more information about the EMBP please
talk with your Partner Resources contact. Starbucks reserves the right to review, change, amend, or cancel incentive plans at any time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Long-Term
Incentives </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Starbucks Total Rewards philosophy includes long-term incentives. Each year, as determined by the Committee, you may be eligible to receive
an equity award under the Leadership Stock Plan with 60% of the economic value in the form of performance restricted stock units and 40% of the economic value in the form of time-based restricted stock units. Annual awards are typically granted in
November and are contingent upon Committee approval after considering a number of factors. You will be eligible for an annual long-term incentive award starting in fiscal 2020 (with an expected grant sometime in November 2019). Starbucks reserves
the right to review, change, amend, or cancel long-term incentive plans at any time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Stock Ownership </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a senior executive, the Company&#146;s executive stock ownership guidelines will apply to you.&nbsp;The guidelines require covered executives to achieve a
minimum investment in Starbucks stock within five (5)&nbsp;years.&nbsp;Your minimum investment as evp, chief financial officer is three (3)&nbsp;times your annual base salary.&nbsp;A copy of the guidelines will be provided to you. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Management Deferred Compensation Plan </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Eligibility for
the Management Deferred Compensation Plan (MDCP) is limited to certain partners on Starbucks (or a participating affiliate&#146;s) U.S. payroll who are in the position of director level or above. The MDCP is a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-qualified</FONT> deferred compensation plan that provides eligible partners with the opportunity to save a portion of their eligible pay on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-tax</FONT> basis. If you are
eligible, you will receive enrollment information at your home address as soon as administratively possible after your start date. These materials will outline the limited window in which you will have an opportunity to enroll. If you have questions
about the MDCP, please contact the Starbucks Savings Team at <U>savings@starbucks.com</U>. Once eligible, you may also obtain more information about the MDCP online at <U>netbenefits.fidelity.com</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you are determined to be eligible to enroll during the MDCP open enrollment period between November&nbsp;25 and December 18.&nbsp;Any amount that you elect
to deferwill be subject to the terms and conditions of the MDCP. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Relocation Benefits </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You will be eligible for relocation benefits if you accept our offer of employment.&nbsp;Starbucks wants your move to the Seattle, Washington area to be a
positive one.&nbsp;Our relocation provider will support your relocation. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Your relocation benefits will be determined after you complete an assessment call with a consultant from our
relocation provider.&nbsp;After the completion of the assessment, you will be provided with an outline of the relocation benefits that will be offered to you.&nbsp;Relocation benefits will not be authorized until you accept our offer of
employment.&nbsp;Once accepted, a relocation consultant will then contact you to begin the process.&nbsp;You will be required to sign the Partner Relocation Repayment Agreement and return it to your relocation consultant before relocation benefits
will be administered.&nbsp;If you have any questions in the interim, please consult your Starbucks Partner Resources contact. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>401(k) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Future Roast 401(k) Savings Plan provides eligible partners with the opportunity to save on a 401(k) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-tax</FONT> as
well as a Roth <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> basis, and to receive Starbucks Match of 100% on the first 5% of eligible pay (subject to IRS imitations) contributed each pay period. Partners will be able to enroll online at
<U>netbenefits.fidelity.com</U> or by phone by calling Fidelity at (866) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">697-1048</FONT> starting approximately 75 days prior to attainment of Plan eligibility (90 days of employment, age 18 and on the Starbucks or a
participating affiliate&#146;s U.S. payroll). Payroll contributions will start within one to two pay periods <U>after you enroll or the date you meet the Plan&#146;s eligibility requirements.</U> Fidelity will mail a welcome letter containing
enrollment instructions and information to your home shortly before you are expected to meet the eligibility requirements if you have not yet enrolled. These materials will outline the specific Plan provisions including eligibility for and crediting
of the employer matching contributions. If after meeting the eligibility requirements, you do not receive the welcome letter, or if you have any questions about the Future Roast 401(k) Savings Plan, please contact the Starbucks Savings team via
email at <U>savings@starbucks.com</U>. Once you are eligible to enroll, you may obtain more information about the Plan online at <U>netbenefits.fidelity.com</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>COBRA </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Should you elect COBRA (continuation of health
coverage) from your previous employer, Starbucks will reimburse you for your COBRA premiums less applicable taxes until you become eligible for Starbucks benefits after the mandatory waiting period.&nbsp;Once you have signed up for COBRA coverage
(within the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">60-day</FONT> election period), submit proof of payment(s) to your Partner Resources contact for processing.&nbsp;The proof of payment must be submitted for reimbursement within 60 days of your Starbucks
benefit eligibility date. The reimbursement is classified as income by the federal government and is subject to all applicable payroll taxes and deductions.</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Executive Life Insurance </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As an executive, you and your
family have a greater exposure to financial loss resulting from your death. Starbucks recognizes this exposure and has provided for coverage greater than outlined in <U>Your Special Blend</U>. You will receive partner life coverage equal to three
(3)&nbsp;times your annualized base pay, paid for by Starbucks. You may purchase up to an additional two (2)&nbsp;times your annualized base pay (for a total of five (5)&nbsp;times pay) to a maximum life insurance benefit of $2,000,000. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Executive Physical Exam </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You are eligible to participate
in Starbucks executive physical program. Information about the program and our program provider will be emailed to you (new participants are notified at the beginning of each calendar quarter). The program provider will contact you shortly
thereafter to establish an appointment. If you have questions about this physical, please consult your Partner Resources contact. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You will be prohibited from trading Starbucks securities (or, in some circumstances, the securities of companies doing business with Starbucks) from time to
time in accordance with the Company&#146;s Insider Trading Policy. A copy of the policy will be provided to you on your first day and you will be required to complete an online training and certify that you have read and understood the policy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Coffee and Dairy Hedging </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As an officer of the Company
you are prohibited from trading in coffee or dairy futures, options or similar instruments for your own account. If you have further questions, please consult your Partner Resources contact. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An overview of Starbucks benefits, savings and stock programs can be found at <U>http://www.starbucks.com/ysb</U>. If you have questions regarding these
programs or eligibility, please call the Starbucks Benefits Center at (877)&nbsp;SBUXBEN.&nbsp;Please note that although it is Starbucks intent to continue these plans, they may be amended or terminated at anytime without notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All Starbucks partners in the State of Washington are required to have their pay electronically deposited in a bank or financial institution of their choice
within the United States or electronically loaded on a paycard.&nbsp;The deposits may be made to your checking, savings, paycard, or money market account or a combination thereof. Please be prepared to fill out the necessary automatic deposit
information during your first week of employment with the company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you accept this offer it is contingent on the following conditions of hire
including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Your employment with Starbucks Corporation will be &#147;at will,&#148; meaning that either you or the Company will be entitled to terminate your employment
at any time and for any reason, not prohibited by law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On behalf of the entire team, I am excited to welcome you to Starbucks and look forward to working
with you. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Warm regards, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Kevin R. Johnson </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Kevin Johnson </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>president and ceo </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Starbucks Names Patrick Grismer Chief Financial Officer </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SEATTLE (October 8, 2018) </B>&#150; Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced Patrick Grismer has been appointed executive vice president and
chief financial officer (cfo). Reporting to Kevin Johnson, Starbucks president and chief executive officer, Grismer succeeds Scott Maw, who will retire on November 30. Maw will remain a senior consultant through March 2019 to ensure a smooth
transition, with Grismer joining the company on November&nbsp;12 and assuming the role of cfo on November 30. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Grismer is an accomplished finance
executive, bringing to Starbucks significant leadership experience at global, consumer-facing growth companies, including more than 25 years combined at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Yum! Brands (parent company to KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell) and The
Walt Disney Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Grismer joins Starbucks from his current position as cfo of Hyatt, which he has held since joining the company in March 2016. In
this role, he was responsible for all facets of the global finance function, as well as corporate strategy, asset management, construction, procurement and shared services. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;As a seasoned cfo of multiple global, consumer-facing growth companies, Pat brings tremendous finance expertise, a customer-centric mindset and a wealth
of restaurant industry experience to Starbucks,&#148; said Kevin Johnson, Starbucks president and chief executive officer. &#147;Pat will be a fantastic addition to the team, and I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to execute
against our strategic priorities and drive strong financial performance.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to Hyatt, Grismer held a variety of leadership positions at Yum!
Brands over 14 years, including cfo. Before Yum! Brands, Grismer served in a number of finance and strategy positions at The Walt Disney Company over a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ten-year</FONT> period, including vice president of business
planning and development for The Disneyland Resort. Grismer began his career as a management consultant with Price Waterhouse. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Grismer earned a Bachelor
of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University&#146;s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and became a Certified Public Accountant in
the State of California. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;I am very excited to join Starbucks and feel privileged to be part of the team responsible for leading this iconic, global
company. I have always admired the Starbucks brand and values, and I look forward to working with Kevin and the leadership team to help lead the company into its next phase of growth,&#148; said Grismer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Starbucks </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has
been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality <I>arabica</I> coffee. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to
excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique <I>Starbucks Experience</I> to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience please visit us in our stores, online at <U>Starbucks.com</U> and through the Starbucks
Newsroom. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Starbucks Coffee Company </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>press@starbucks.com</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(206) 318 7100 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Source: Starbucks Coffee Company </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"># # # </P>
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