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STARBUCKS CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 4, 2016)

Filed May 4, 2016For Securities:SBUX

Summary

This 8-K filing from Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) on May 3, 2016, addresses an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital Corporation. TRC Capital is attempting to purchase up to 2 million shares of Starbucks common stock at $54.38 per share. This offer price is 4.43% below the closing stock price on April 27, 2016, the day before the offer began. Starbucks Corporation explicitly states that it does not endorse this mini-tender offer and strongly advises its shareholders not to tender their shares. The company emphasizes that it has no affiliation with TRC Capital, its offer, or any related documentation. Shareholders who have already tendered their shares are reminded that they have the right to withdraw them before the withdrawal deadline of May 27, 2016. This filing is primarily informational, aiming to protect shareholders from potentially unfavorable offers.

Key Highlights

  • 1Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is responding to an unsolicited mini-tender offer from TRC Capital Corporation.
  • 2TRC Capital is offering to purchase up to 2 million shares of SBUX common stock.
  • 3The offer price of $54.38 per share is below the market price as of April 27, 2016.
  • 4Starbucks' management does NOT endorse the mini-tender offer.
  • 5Shareholders are strongly recommended by Starbucks NOT to tender their shares.
  • 6Starbucks is not affiliated with TRC Capital or its offer.
  • 7Shareholders have a withdrawal right for tendered shares until May 27, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

A mini-tender offer is a type of tender offer where a bidder offers to purchase a smaller percentage of a company's outstanding shares than a traditional tender offer, often at a price below the current market value. These offers can sometimes be used to pressure shareholders into selling at a discount.

Starbucks is issuing this warning to inform its shareholders about an unsolicited offer that is priced below the current market value of its stock. The company wants to ensure its shareholders are aware of the terms and potential disadvantages, and to prevent them from unknowingly selling their shares at a price that may not be in their best interest.

If you have already tendered your shares, you have the right to withdraw them. The withdrawal deadline provided by TRC Capital is 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on Friday, May 27, 2016. You should consult TRC Capital's official offering documents for the specific procedure to withdraw your shares.

No, Starbucks Corporation explicitly states that it is not associated with TRC Capital Corporation, its mini-tender offer, or the associated documentation. This is an unsolicited offer made by a third party.