# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000829224
**File Stem:** 0001308179-23-000034
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 8171
**Document Hash:** a81aba5b58265fd57e9988010649c277
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001308179-23-000034.hdr.sgml**: 20230130

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001308179-23-000034

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 10

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230130

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230130

**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:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-20322
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23565079

**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

UNITED STATES<br>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the <br>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant

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| CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: |
| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☑ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |

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**Starbucks Corporation**

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)<br>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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| PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): | PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): |
| ☑ | No fee required |
| ☐ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
| ☐ | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x1.jpg)<br>STARBUCKS CORPORATION<br>2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH<br>SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **STARBUCKS CORPORATION**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders<br> Vote by March 22, 2023<br>11:59 PM Eastern Time<br> ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x1.jpg)<br>STARBUCKS CORPORATION<br>2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH<br>SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **STARBUCKS CORPORATION**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders<br> Vote by March 22, 2023<br>11:59 PM Eastern Time<br> ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x1.jpg)<br>STARBUCKS CORPORATION<br>2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH<br>SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **STARBUCKS CORPORATION**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders<br> Vote by March 22, 2023<br>11:59 PM Eastern Time<br> ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
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You invested in STARBUCKS CORPORATION and it's time to vote!<br>You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on March 23, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote<br>View the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement, and Fiscal 2022 Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to March 9, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639, or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x3.jpg) | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** |
| ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x3.jpg) | Control # | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x4.jpg) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and<br>vote without entering a<br>control number | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x6.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> March 23, 2023<br>10:00 AM Pacific Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and<br>vote without entering a<br>control number | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBUX2023 | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBUX2023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax1x5.jpg) | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBUX2023 | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBUX2023 |
|  | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBUX2023 | Virtually at:<br>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBUX2023 |

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\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.<br>

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**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com**

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT**

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board**<br>**Recommends** | **Board**<br>**Recommends** |
| 1. | Election of Directors |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| 1a. | Richard E. Allison, Jr. | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1b. | Andrew Campion | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1c. | Beth Ford | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1d. | Mellody Hobson | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1e. | Jørgen Vig Knudstorp | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1f. | Satya Nadella | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1g. | Laxman Narasimhan | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1h. | Howard Schultz | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 2. | Approval, on a nonbinding basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 3. | Approval, on a nonbinding basis, of the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x3.jpg) | **Year** |
| 4. | Ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2023 | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 5. | Report on Plant-Based Milk Pricing | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Against** |
| 6. | CEO Succession Planning Policy Amendment | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Against** |
| 7. | Annual Reports on Company Operations in China | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Against** |
| 8. | Assessment of Worker Rights Commitments | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Against** |
| 9. | Creation of Board Committee on Corporate Sustainability | ![](sbux4131891-defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Against** |

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