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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 3, 2005
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to            .
Commission File Number: 0-20322
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
     
Washington   91-1325671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 447-1575
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ   No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
Yes þ   No o
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
     
Title   Shares Outstanding as of August 8, 2005
     
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   384,235,405
 
 

 


STARBUCKS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 3, 2005
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands, except earnings per share)
(unaudited)
                                 
    13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,     July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
            (as restated,
see Note 2)
            (as restated,
see Note 2)
 
Net revenues:
                               
Company-operated retail
  $ 1,356,605     $ 1,108,055     $ 3,999,213     $ 3,239,031  
Specialty:
                               
Licensing
    170,330       145,021       488,835       401,037  
Foodservice and other
    74,864       65,615       222,011       200,882  
 
                       
Total specialty
    245,194       210,636       710,846       601,919  
 
                       
Total net revenues
    1,601,799       1,318,691       4,710,059       3,840,950  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    649,831       540,175       1,926,326       1,577,152  
Store operating expenses
    546,008       448,029       1,599,958       1,279,826  
Other operating expenses
    48,464       44,259       139,092       128,759  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    85,363       72,886       251,694       215,040  
General and administrative expenses
    90,637       73,357       256,165       223,756  
 
                       
Subtotal operating expenses
    1,420,303       1,178,706       4,173,235       3,424,533  
Income from equity investees
    18,136       13,163       47,395       35,151  
 
                       
Operating income
    199,632       153,148       584,219       451,568  
Interest and other income, net
    3,235       4,424       12,371       11,317  
 
                       
Earnings before income taxes
    202,867       157,572       596,590       462,885  
Income taxes
    77,292       59,992       225,726       176,285  
 
                       
Net earnings
  $ 125,575     $ 97,580     $ 370,864     $ 286,600  
 
                       
Net earnings per common share — basic
  $ 0.32     $ 0.25     $ 0.93     $ 0.72  
Net earnings per common share — diluted
  $ 0.31     $ 0.24     $ 0.90     $ 0.70  
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    391,816       397,942       397,764       396,853  
Diluted
    404,019       412,289       411,122       410,587  
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
                 
    July 3,     October 3,  
    2005     2004  
    (unaudited)          
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 130,112     $ 145,053  
Short-term investments — available-for-sale securities
    183,782       483,157  
Short-term investments — trading securities
    34,647       24,799  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,149 and $2,231, respectively
    148,982       140,226  
Inventories
    495,542       422,663  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    80,770       71,347  
Deferred income taxes, net
    66,540       63,650  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,140,375       1,350,895  
Long-term investments — available-for-sale securities
    83,894       135,179  
Equity and other investments
    182,067       168,177  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    1,738,830       1,551,416  
Deferred income taxes, net
    11,884        
Other assets
    63,490       85,561  
Other intangible assets
    34,898       26,800  
Goodwill
    72,543       68,950  
 
           
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 3,327,981     $ 3,386,978  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 185,084     $ 199,346  
Accrued compensation and related costs
    216,390       208,927  
Accrued occupancy costs
    41,657       29,231  
Accrued taxes
    96,514       62,959  
Other accrued expenses
    167,929       123,684  
Deferred revenue
    172,976       121,377  
Current portion of long-term debt
    745       735  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    881,295       746,259  
Deferred income taxes, net
          21,770  
Long-term debt
    3,058       3,618  
Other long-term liabilities
    167,771       144,683  
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Common stock and additional paid-in capital — Authorized, 600,000,000; issued and outstanding, 389,541,200 and 397,405,844 shares, respectively, (includes 1,697,100 common stock units in both periods)
    395,333       956,685  
Other additional paid-in-capital
    39,393       39,393  
Retained earnings
    1,816,193       1,445,329  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    24,938       29,241  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    2,275,857       2,470,648  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 3,327,981     $ 3,386,978  
 
           
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited and in thousands)
                 
    39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004  
            (as restated,
see Note 2
)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net earnings
  $ 370,864     $ 286,600  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    271,795       233,586  
Provision for impairments and asset disposals
    14,765       9,703  
Deferred income taxes, net
    (37,484 )     (4,994 )
Equity in income of investees
    (27,861 )     (16,708 )
Distribution from equity investees
    24,342       25,097  
Tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified stock options
    99,798       45,045  
Net amortization of premium on securities
    9,248       8,049  
Cash provided/(used) by changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Inventories
    (72,292 )     (41,278 )
Accounts payable
    (16,440 )     (28,617 )
Accrued compensation and related costs
    7,393       45,185  
Accrued taxes
    32,994       (5,188 )
Deferred revenue
    51,616       50,864  
Other accrued expenses
    16,227       28,968  
Other operating assets and liabilities
    13,965       5,450  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    758,930       641,762  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
    (616,093 )     (685,102 )
Maturity of available-for-sale securities
    449,524       108,943  
Sale of available-for-sale securities
    507,589       215,759  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (18,976 )      
Net sales/(purchases) of equity, other investments and other assets
    6,676       (29,786 )
Net additions to property, plant and equipment
    (469,522 )     (236,791 )
 
           
Net cash used by investing activities
    (140,802 )     (626,977 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    145,870       103,345  
Principal payments on long-term debt
    (550 )     (540 )
Repurchase of common stock
    (777,657 )     (82,204 )
 
           
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities
    (632,337 )     20,601  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (732 )     2,493  
 
           
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (14,941 )     37,879  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
               
Beginning of period
    145,053       99,462  
 
           
End of the period
  $ 130,112     $ 137,341  
 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 333     $ 409  
Income taxes
  $ 129,530     $ 144,999  
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the 13 and 39 Weeks Ended July 3, 2005, and June 27, 2004
Note 1: Financial Statement Preparation
The unaudited consolidated financial statements as of July 3, 2005, and for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended July 3, 2005, and June 27, 2004, have been prepared by Starbucks Corporation (“Starbucks” or the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments and accruals, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the balance sheet, and statements of earnings and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods.
The financial information as of October 3, 2004, is derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2004 (“Fiscal 2004”), included in Item 8 in the Fiscal 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (“2004 10-K/A”). The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion and analysis and notes included in the 2004 10-K/A.
The earnings for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended July 3, 2005, are not necessarily indicative of the earnings that may be achieved for the entire fiscal year ending October 2, 2005.
Certain reclassifications of prior year’s balances have been made to conform to the current format. Specifically, Starbucks has reclassified its auction rate securities of $154.1 million, previously classified in “Cash and cash equivalents,” as “Short-term investments — available-for-sale securities” on the consolidated balance sheet as of October 3, 2004. The Company had historically classified these securities as cash equivalents based on management’s ability to liquidate its holdings during the predetermined interest rate reset auctions, which generally occurred within 90 days of acquiring the securities. Although management had determined the risk of failure of an auction process to be remote, the definition of a cash equivalent in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows” (“SFAS 95”), requires reclassification to short-term investments.
The Company has made corresponding adjustments to its consolidated statement of cash flows for the 39 weeks ended June 27, 2004 to reflect the gross purchases, sales and maturities of auction rate securities as investing activities rather than as a component of cash and cash equivalents. There was no impact on previously reported net earnings, cash flows from operating activities or shareholders’ equity as a result of this reclassification.
Additionally, the Company has reclassified its distributions received from equity investees on the consolidated statement of cash flows, from investing activities to operating activities, for the 39 weeks ended June 27, 2004. These distributions represented returns on the underlying equity investments, and therefore have been reclassified to be in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 95. There was no impact on the previously reported consolidated statements of earnings or consolidated balance sheets as a result of this reclassification.
Note 2: Restatement of Financial Statements
On February 7, 2005, the Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC issued a letter to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants expressing its views regarding certain operating lease accounting issues and their application under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In light of this letter, the Company’s management initiated a review of its lease-related accounting and determined that its then-current method of accounting for leasehold improvements funded by landlord incentives or allowances under operating leases (tenant improvement allowances) and its then-current method of accounting for rent holidays were not in accordance with GAAP.
The Company had historically accounted for tenant improvement allowances as reductions to the related leasehold improvement asset on the consolidated balance sheets and capital expenditures in investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management determined that the appropriate interpretation of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Technical Bulletin No. 88-1, “Issues Relating to Accounting for Leases,” requires these allowances to be recorded as deferred rent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and as a component of operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Additionally, this adjustment results in a reclassification of the deferred rent amortization from “Depreciation and amortization expenses” to “Cost of sales including occupancy costs” on the consolidated statements of earnings.
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commencement of business operations, which is the intended use of the property. Management re-evaluated FASB Technical Bulletin No. 85-3, “Accounting for Operating Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases,” and determined that the lease term should commence on the date the Company takes possession of the leased space for construction purposes, which is generally two months prior to a store opening date. Excluding tax impacts, the correction of this accounting requires the Company to record additional deferred rent in “Accrued occupancy costs” and “Other long-term liabilities” and to adjust “Retained earnings” on the consolidated balance sheets as well as to correct amortization in “Cost of sales including occupancy costs” on the consolidated statements of earnings.
As a result of the above, the Company previously restated its consolidated balance sheet as of October 3, 2004 in its 2004 10-K/A. Following is a summary of the effects of the lease accounting corrections and the retroactive adjustments as discussed in Note 4 from the Company’s acquisition of 100% of its licensed operations in Germany on the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings for the 13 and 39 weeks ended June 27, 2004 (in thousands, except share data):
                         
13 Weeks Ended June 27, 2004   Consolidated Statement of Earnings
    As Previously        
    Reported   Adjustments   As Restated
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
  $ 542,148     $ (1,973 )   $ 540,175  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    70,550       2,336       72,886  
Income from equity investees
    13,459       (296 )     13,163  
Operating income
    153,807       (659 )     153,148  
Earnings before income taxes
    158,231       (659 )     157,572  
Income taxes
    60,127       (135 )     59,992  
Net earnings
    98,104       (524 )     97,580  
Net earnings per common share — basic
  $ 0.25     $     $ 0.25  
Net earnings per common share — diluted
  $ 0.24     $     $ 0.24  
     
                         
39 Weeks Ended June 27, 2004   Consolidated Statement of Earnings
    As Previously        
    Reported   Adjustments   As Restated
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
  $ 1,582,534     $ (5,382 )   $ 1,577,152  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    208,379       6,661       215,040  
Income from equity investees
    36,152       (1,001 )     35,151  
Operating income
    453,848       (2,280 )     451,568  
Earnings before income taxes
    465,165       (2,280 )     462,885  
Income taxes
    176,762       (477 )     176,285  
Net earnings
    288,403       (1,803 )     286,600  
Net earnings per common share — basic
  $ 0.73     $ (.01 )   $ 0.72  
Net earnings per common share — diluted
  $ 0.70     $     $ 0.70  
     
Following is a summary of the effects of the lease accounting corrections, adjustments for the Germany acquisition, and the reclassifications for auction rate securities and distributions from equity investees as discussed in Note 1, on the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows for the 39 weeks ended June 27, 2004 (in thousands):
                         
39 Weeks Ended June 27, 2004   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  
    As Previously              
    Reported     Adjustments     As Restated  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 600,663     $ 41,099     $ 641,762  
Net cash used by investing activities
  $ (441,291 )   $ (185,686 )   $ (626,977)  
     
Note 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains several stock compensation plans under which, among other instruments, incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted to employees, consultants and non-employee directors. The Company also maintains employee stock purchase plans (“ESPP”). Starbucks accounts for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. Accordingly, because the stock option grant price equals the market price on the date of grant, and any purchase discounts under the ESPP are within statutory limits, no compensation expense is recognized by the Company for stock-based compensation.

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Had compensation cost been recognized based upon the estimated fair value on the grant date of stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” (“SFAS 123”) as amended by SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure,” the Company’s net earnings and earnings per share by using the Black-Scholes option valuation model would have been as follows (in thousands, except earnings per share):
                                 
    13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,     July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net earnings
  $ 125,575     $ 97,580     $ 370,864     $ 286,600  
Deduct: stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method, net of tax
    (15,276 )     (11,299 )     (43,553 )     (31,838 )
 
                       
Pro forma net income
  $ 110,299     $ 86,281     $ 327,311     $ 254,762  
 
                       
Earnings per share:
                               
Basic — as reported
  $ 0.32     $ 0.25     $ 0.93     $ 0.72  
Deduct: stock-based compensation expense determined
under fair value method, net of tax
    (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.11 )     (0.08 )
 
                       
Basic — pro forma
  $ 0.28     $ 0.22     $ 0.82     $ 0.64  
 
                       
Diluted — as reported
  $ 0.31     $ 0.24     $ 0.90     $ 0.70  
Deduct: stock-based compensation expense determined
under fair value method, net of tax
    (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.11 )     (0.08 )
 
                       
Diluted — pro forma
  $ 0.27     $ 0.21     $ 0.79     $ 0.62  
 
                       
The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and the Company’s actual experience under the plans.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), a revision of SFAS 123. SFAS 123R will require Starbucks to, among other things, measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record such expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The provisions of SFAS 123R, as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, “Share-Based Payment,” are effective no later than the beginning of the next fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005, and Starbucks will adopt the new requirements in its first fiscal quarter of 2006 using the modified prospective transition method. The adoption of SFAS 123R will reduce the Company’s future net earnings. Management continues to evaluate the impacts of SFAS 123R and related interpretations to quantify the expected financial impacts.
In March 2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143” (“FIN 47”). FIN 47 requires the recognition of a liability for the fair value of a legally-required conditional asset retirement obligation when incurred, if the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The Company has not yet determined the impact of adoption on its consolidated statement of earnings and balance sheet.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 109-1, “Application of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” (“FSP 109-1”). FSP 109-1 states that qualified domestic production activities should be accounted for as a special deduction under SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and not be treated as a rate reduction. The provisions of FSP 109-1 are effective immediately. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the new Act, which will allow Starbucks to qualify for a benefit beginning in fiscal 2006.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 109-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” (“FSP 109-2”). The American Jobs Creation Act allows a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer (repatriation provision), provided certain criteria are met. The Company may elect to repatriate earnings in either fiscal 2005 or fiscal 2006. FSP 109-2 provides accounting and disclosure guidance for the repatriation provision. Although FSP 109-2 is effective immediately, it allows companies additional time beyond the enactment date to evaluate the effects of the provision on its plan for investment or repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the new Act to determine whether it will repatriate foreign earnings and the impact, if any, this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department is

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expected to provide additional clarifying guidance on certain elements of the repatriation provision. Earnings under consideration for repatriation range from $0 to $100 million and the related income tax effects from such repatriation cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. As provided in FSP 109-2, Starbucks has not adjusted its tax expense or deferred tax liability to reflect the repatriation provision.
In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 151, “Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (“SFAS 151”). SFAS 151 clarifies that abnormal inventory costs such as costs of idle facilities, excess freight and handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) are required to be recognized as current period charges. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 151 in fiscal 2006 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet or statement of earnings.
Note 4: Business Acquisitions
On April 6, 2005, Starbucks acquired substantially all of the assets of Ethos Brands, LLC, (“Ethos”), a privately held bottled water company based in Santa Monica, California, for $8 million. The earnings of Ethos are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
In November 2004, Starbucks increased its equity ownership from 18% to 100% for its licensed operations in Germany. As a result, management determined that a change in accounting method, from the cost method to the consolidation method, was necessary and included adjusting previously reported information for the Company’s proportionate share of net losses of 18% as required by APB Opinion No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.” The cumulative effect of the accounting change for prior periods resulted in a reduction of retained earnings of $3.6 million as of October 4, 2004. See Note 19 in the Company’s 2004 10-K/A for additional information.
Note 5: Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
                 
    July 3,     October 3,  
    2005     2004  
Coffee:
               
Unroasted
  $ 315,993     $ 233,903  
Roasted
    42,827       46,070  
Other merchandise held for sale
    73,825       81,565  
Packaging and other supplies
    62,897       61,125  
 
           
Total
  $ 495,542     $ 422,663  
 
           
As of July 3, 2005, the Company had committed to fixed-price purchase contracts for green coffee totaling $261 million. The Company believes, based on relationships established with its suppliers, the risk of non-delivery on such purchase commitments is remote.
Note 6: Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company manages its exposure to various risks within the consolidated financial statements according to an umbrella risk management policy. Under this policy, Starbucks may engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments, with maturities generally not longer than five years, to hedge assets, liabilities, revenues and purchases.
Cash Flow Hedges
Starbucks and its subsidiaries, which include entities that use their local currency as their functional currency, enter into cash flow derivative instruments to hedge portions of anticipated revenue streams and inventory purchases. Current forward contracts hedge monthly forecasted revenue transactions denominated in Japanese yen and Canadian dollars, as well as forecasted inventory purchases denominated in U.S. dollars, euros and Swiss francs, for foreign operations. Additionally, the Company has swap contracts to hedge a portion of its forecasted U.S. fluid milk purchases. The effect of these swaps will fix the price paid by Starbucks for the monthly volume of milk purchases covered under the contracts on approximately 10% and 6% of its forecasted U.S. fluid milk purchases in fiscal 2005 and 2006, respectively.
The Company had accumulated net derivative losses of $3.7 million, net of taxes, in other comprehensive income as of July 3, 2005, related to cash flow hedges. Of this amount, $2.8 million of net derivative losses will be reclassified into earnings within 12 months. No cash flow hedges were discontinued during the 13-week or 39-week periods ended July 3, 2005, and June 27, 2004. Current contracts will expire within 15 months.

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Net Investment Hedges
Net investment derivative instruments hedge the Company’s equity method investment in Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. to minimize foreign currency exposure to fluctuations in the Japanese yen. The Company applies the spot-to-spot method for these forward foreign exchange contracts, and under this method the change in fair value of the forward contracts attributable to the changes in spot exchange rates (the effective portion) is reported in other comprehensive income. The remaining change in fair value of the forward contract (the ineffective portion) is reclassified into earnings in “Interest and other income, net.” The Company had accumulated net derivative losses of $3.8 million, net of taxes, in other comprehensive income as of July 3, 2005, related to net investment derivative hedges. Current contracts expire within 21 months.
The following table presents the net gains and losses reclassified from other comprehensive income into the statements of earnings during the periods indicated for cash flow and net investment hedges (in thousands):
                                 
    13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,     July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Cash flow hedges:
                               
Reclassified losses into total net revenues
  $ (49 )   $ (195 )   $ (812 )   $ (1,227 )
Reclassified losses into cost of sales
    (1,028 )     (105 )     (3,286 )     (553 )
 
                       
Net reclassified losses — cash flow hedges
    (1,077 )     (300 )     (4,098 )     (1,780 )
Net reclassified gains/(losses) — net investment hedges
    553       (280 )     763       44  
 
                       
Total
  $ (524 )   $ (580 )   $ (3,335 )   $ (1,736 )
 
                       
Note 7: Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following (in thousands):
                 
    July 3,     October 3,  
    2005     2004  
Land
  $ 13,118     $ 13,118  
Buildings
    68,524       66,468  
Leasehold improvements
    1,830,289       1,605,907  
Store equipment
    632,740       530,798  
Roasting equipment
    164,898       152,949  
Furniture, fixtures and other
    467,457       415,307  
 
           
 
    3,177,026       2,784,547  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (1,558,085 )     (1,326,266 )
 
           
 
    1,618,941       1,458,281  
Work in progress
    119,889       93,135  
 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 1,738,830     $ 1,551,416  
 
           
Note 8: Shareholders’ Equity
Starbucks may acquire shares of its common stock under its authorized share repurchase program and depending on market conditions. Share repurchases are funded through cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities. Starbucks acquired 16 million shares at an average price of $50.47 for a total cost of $807 million during the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005. Starbucks acquired 2 million shares at an average price of $37.29 for a total cost of $82 million during the 39-week period ended June 27, 2004. As of July 3, 2005, the Company had 12.6 million additional shares authorized for repurchase.

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Note 9: Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during the period, except those resulting from transactions with shareholders and subsidiaries of the Company. It has two components: net earnings and other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income reported on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and the unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, on available-for-sale securities and on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow and net investment hedges. Comprehensive income, net of related tax effects, is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,     July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net earnings
  $ 125,575     $ 97,580     $ 370,864     $ 286,600  
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments
    713       521       (2,307 )     (1,806 )
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on net investment hedging instruments
    1,412       620       486       (1,377 )
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities
    3       (1,313 )     (1,339 )     (1,177 )
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net earnings
    1,848       507       3,651       886  
 
                       
Net unrealized gains/(losses)
    3,976       335       491       (3,474 )
Translation adjustment
    (21,060 )     (4,717 )     (4,794 )     15,943  
 
                       
Total comprehensive income
  $ 108,491     $ 93,198     $ 366,561     $ 299,069  
 
                       
The unfavorable translation adjustment change for the 13-week period ended July 3, 2005 of $21.1 million was primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and British pound sterling. The unfavorable translation adjustment change for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2004 of $4.7 million was primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar and Japanese yen.
For the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005, the unfavorable translation adjustment change of $4.8 million was primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro. The favorable translation adjustment change for the 39-week period ended June 27, 2004, of $15.9 million was primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British pound sterling and Japanese yen.
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, were as follows (in thousands):
                 
    July 3,     October 3,  
    2005     2004  
Net unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities
  $ (767 )   $ (523 )
Net unrealized holding losses on hedging instruments
    (7,529 )     (8,264 )
Translation adjustment
    33,234       38,028  
 
           
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 24,938     $ 29,241  
 
           
Note 10: Earnings Per Share
The following table presents the calculation of net earnings per common share — basic and diluted (in thousands, except earnings per share):
                                 
    13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,     July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net earnings
  $ 125,575     $ 97,580     $ 370,864     $ 286,600  
Weighted average common shares and common stock units outstanding (for basic calculation)
    391,816       397,942       397,764       396,853  
Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options
    12,203       14,347       13,358       13,734  
 
                       
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)
    404,019       412,289       411,122       410,587  
 
                       
Net earnings per common share — basic
  $ 0.32     $ 0.25     $ 0.93     $ 0.72  
 
                       
Net earnings per common and common equivalent share — diluted
  $ 0.31     $ 0.24     $ 0.90     $ 0.70  
 
                       
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earnings per share. For the 13-week period ended July 3, 2005, these options totaled 6.7 million and for the 13-week period ended June 27, 2004, these options totaled thirteen thousand during which periods the average market price of the Company’s common stock was $52.01 and $39.84, respectively. For the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005, these options totaled 5.6 million and for the 39-week period ended June 27, 2004, these options totaled one hundred twenty thousand during which periods the average market price of the Company’s common stock was $53.48 and $35.74, respectively.
Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has unconditionally guaranteed the repayment of certain Japanese yen-denominated bank loans and related interest and fees of an unconsolidated equity investee, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. The guarantees continue until the loans, including accrued interest and fees, have been paid in full, with the final loan amount due in 2014. The maximum amount is limited to the sum of unpaid principal and interest amounts, as well as other related expenses. These amounts will vary based on fluctuations in the yen foreign exchange rate. As of July 3, 2005, the maximum amount of the guarantees was approximately $9.8 million. Since there has been no modification of these loan guarantees subsequent to the Company’s adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indebtedness of Others,” Starbucks has applied the disclosure provisions only and has not recorded the guarantee on its consolidated balance sheet.
During the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005, Starbucks entered into commitments under which it unconditionally guaranteed its proportionate share, or 50%, of bank line of credit borrowings of certain unconsolidated equity investees. The Company’s maximum exposure under these commitments is approximately $4.7 million, excluding interest and other related costs, and the majority of these commitments expire in 2007. As of July 3, 2005, the Company recorded $2.7 million to “Equity and other investments” and “Other long-term liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet for the fair value of the guarantee arrangements.
Coffee brewing and espresso equipment sold to customers through Company-operated and licensed retail stores as well as equipment sold to the Company’s licensees for use in retail licensing operations are under warranty for defects in materials and workmanship for a period ranging from 12 to 24 months. The Company establishes an accrual for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale, based on historical experience. Product warranty costs and changes to the related accrual were not significant for the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005.
On June 3, 2004, two current employees of the Company filed a lawsuit, entitled Sean Pendlebury and Laurel Overton v. Starbucks Coffee Company, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida claiming the Company violated requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The suit alleges that the Company misclassified its retail store managers as exempt from the overtime provisions of the FLSA and that the managers are therefore entitled to overtime compensation for any week in which they worked more than 40 hours during the past three years. Plaintiffs seek to represent themselves and all similarly situated U.S. current and former store managers of the Company. Plaintiffs seek reimbursement for an unspecified amount of unpaid overtime compensation, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Plaintiffs also filed on June 3, 2004 a motion for conditional collective action treatment and court-supervised notice to additional putative class members under the opt-in procedures in section 16(b) of the FLSA. On January 3, 2005, the district court entered an order authorizing nationwide notice of the lawsuit to all current and former store managers employed by the Company during the past three years. The Company filed a motion for summary judgment as to the claims of the named plaintiffs on September 24, 2004. The court denied that motion because this case is in the early stages of discovery, but the court noted that the Company may resubmit this motion at a later date. Starbucks believes that the plaintiffs are properly classified as exempt under the federal wage laws and that a loss in this case is unlikely. Due to the early status of this case, the Company cannot estimate the possible loss to the Company, if any. Trial currently is set for early 2006, and the Company intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.
In addition to the lawsuit described above, the Company is party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business, but it is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated balance sheet or statement of earnings of the Company.

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Note 12: Segment Reporting
Segment information is prepared on the basis that the Company’s management reviews financial information for operational decision making purposes. The tables below present information by operating segment (in thousands):
                                 
    United             Unallocated        
13 Weeks Ended   States(1)     International(1)     Corporate(2)     Total  
July 3, 2005
                               
Total net revenues
  $ 1,339,440     $ 262,359     $     $ 1,601,799  
Earnings/(loss) before income taxes
    245,070       18,922       (61,125 )     202,867  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    63,027       14,015       8,321       85,363  
Income from equity investees
    10,105       8,031             18,136  
 
                             
June 27, 2004
                               
Total net revenues
  $ 1,120,269     $ 198,422     $     $ 1,318,691  
Earnings/(loss) before income taxes
    188,879       13,427       (44,734 )     157,572  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    53,097       11,696       8,093       72,886  
Income from equity investees
    8,530       4,633             13,163  
 
                             
                                 
    United             Unallocated        
39 Weeks Ended   States(1)     International(1)     Corporate(2)     Total  
July 3, 2005
                               
Total net revenues
  $ 3,954,631     $ 755,428     $     $ 4,710,059  
Earnings/(loss) before income taxes
    706,774       56,205       (166,389 )     596,590  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    185,181       41,232       25,281       251,694  
Income from equity investees
    27,377       20,018             47,395  
 
                             
June 27, 2004
                               
Total net revenues
  $ 3,266,359     $ 574,591     $     $ 3,840,950  
Earnings/(loss) before income taxes
    575,990       32,206       (145,311 )     462,885  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    156,352       34,041       24,647       215,040  
Income from equity investees
    21,647       13,504             35,151  
 
                             
 
(1)   For purposes of internal management and segment reporting, licensed operations in Hawaii and Puerto Rico are included in the International segment.
 
(2)   Unallocated corporate includes certain general and administrative expenses, related depreciation and amortization expenses and amounts included in “Interest and other income, net” on the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings.
The table below represents information by geographic area (in thousands):
                                 
    13 Weeks Ended     39 Weeks Ended  
    July 3,     June 27,     July 3,     June 27,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net revenues from external customers:
                               
United States
  $ 1,342,787     $ 1,122,800     $ 3,963,508     $ 3,273,843  
Foreign countries
    259,012       195,891       746,551       567,107  
 
                       
Total
  $ 1,601,799     $ 1,318,691     $ 4,710,059     $ 3,840,950  
 
                       
Revenues from foreign countries are based on the geographic location of the customers and consist primarily of revenues from the United Kingdom and Canada, which together account for approximately 80% of foreign net revenues. No customer accounts for 10% or more of the Company’s revenues.
Note 13: Subsequent Events
In July 2005, Starbucks increased its equity ownership to 51% and 100% in its licensed operations in Southern China and Chile, respectively, for a combined total of approximately $15 million. Previously, the Company owned 5% in Coffee Concepts (Southern China) Limited and 15% in Sur-Andino Café S.A. Retroactive application of the equity method of accounting for these investments, which were previously accounted for under the cost method, is not expected to significantly impact the Company’s previously reported consolidated balance sheets or statements of earnings. The Company will use the consolidation method to account for its 51% ownership in Southern China and its 100% ownership in Chile.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Certain statements herein, including anticipated store openings, trends in or expectations regarding Starbucks Corporation’s revenue and net earnings growth, effective tax rate, cash flow requirements and capital expenditures, all constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, coffee, dairy and other raw materials prices and availability, successful execution of internal performance and expansion plans, fluctuations in United States and international economies and currencies, the ability to manage the impact on the Company’s business of disruptions such as regional political instability, war, terrorist activities, and health epidemics or pandemics, the impact of competitors’ initiatives, the effect of legal proceedings, and other risks detailed herein and in Starbucks Corporation’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the “Certain Additional Risks and Uncertainties” section of the Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2004.
A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. Users should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company is under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2004.
General
Starbucks Corporation’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 2004 had 53 weeks, with the 53rd week falling in the fiscal fourth quarter. The fiscal year ending on October 2, 2005 will include 52 weeks.
Restatement of Financial Statements
On February 7, 2005, the Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC issued a letter to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants expressing its views regarding certain operating lease accounting issues and their application under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP”). The Company’s management determined that its then-current method of accounting for leasehold improvements funded by landlord incentives or allowances under operating leases (tenant improvement allowances) and its then-current method of accounting for rent holidays were not in accordance with GAAP. As a result, the Company restated its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2004. For additional information, see Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2004.
See Note 2 in Item 1 of this Report for a summary of the effect of this change on the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings and cash flows for the 13 and 39 weeks ended June 27, 2004.
Management Overview
During both the 13 and 39-week periods ended July 3, 2005, all areas of Starbucks business, from U.S. and International Company-operated retail operations to the Company’s specialty businesses, delivered strong financial performance. Starbucks believes the Company’s ability to achieve the balance between growing the core business and building the foundation for future growth is the key to increasing long-term shareholder value. Starbucks quarterly and year-to-date fiscal 2005 performance reflects the Company’s continuing commitment to achieving this balance.
The primary driver of the Company’s revenue growth continues to be the opening of new retail stores, both Company-operated and licensed, in pursuit of the Company’s objective to establish Starbucks as one of the most recognized and respected brands in the world. With a presence in 35 countries, management continues to believe that the Company’s long-term goal of 15,000 Starbucks retail locations throughout the United States and at least 15,000 stores in International markets is achievable.

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In addition to opening new retail stores, Starbucks is targeting to increase revenues generated at new and existing Company-operated stores by attracting new customers and increasing the frequency of visits by current customers. The strategy is to increase first year average store sales and comparable store sales by continuously improving the level of customer service, introducing innovative products and improving the speed of service through training, technology and process improvement.
In licensed retail operations, Starbucks shares operating and store development experience to help licensees improve the profitability of existing stores and build new stores, which is expected to generate additional royalty income and product sales. The Company’s strategy is to selectively increase its equity stake in licensed international operations as these markets develop.
The combination of more retail stores, higher revenues from existing stores including comparable store sales growth of 7% and growth in other business channels in both the United States and International operating segments resulted in a 21% increase in total net revenues for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to the same period of fiscal 2004. This was slightly above the Company’s three to five year revenue growth target of approximately 20%. Comparable store sales growth was 8% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to the same period of fiscal 2004.
Since additional retail stores can leverage existing support organizations and facilities, the Company’s infrastructure can be expanded more slowly than the rate of revenue growth and generate margin improvement. For the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, operating income as a percentage of total net revenues increased to 12.5% from 11.6% in the same period of fiscal 2004, and net earnings increased by 29%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2004. For the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, operating income as a percentage of total net revenues increased to 12.4% from 11.8% in the same period of fiscal 2004, and net earnings increased by 29%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2004. These results demonstrated the Company’s ability to improve operating margin while at the same time making strategic investments in the core retail business and in emerging specialty channels. The Company’s International operations delivered improved operating results, primarily due to leverage gained on most operating expenses distributed over an expanded revenue base. In recent fiscal years, the Company made substantial infrastructure investments in corporate and regional support facilities and personnel, as well as established more efficient distribution networks. Such investments were necessary to support the Company’s planned international expansion, which is now realizing substantial benefit from this foundation.

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Results of Operations for the 13 Weeks Ended July 3, 2005, and June 27, 2004
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The following table presents the consolidated statement of earnings as well as the percentage relationship to total net revenues, unless otherwise indicated, of items included in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings (amounts in thousands):
                                 
    July 3,   % of   June 27,   % of
13 Weeks Ended   2005   Revenues   2004   Revenues
         
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS DATA
                               
Net revenues:
                               
Company-operated retail
  $ 1,356,605       84.7 %   $ 1,108,055       84.0 %
Specialty:
                               
Licensing
    170,330       10.6       145,021       11.0  
Foodservice and other
    74,864       4.7       65,615       5.0  
         
Total specialty
    245,194       15.3       210,636       16.0  
         
Total net revenues
    1,601,799       100.0       1,318,691       100.0  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    649,831       40.6       540,175       41.0  
Store operating expenses
    546,008       40.2 (1)     448,029       40.4 (1)
Other operating expenses
    48,464       19.8 (2)     44,259       21.0 (2)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    85,363       5.3       72,886       5.5  
General and administrative expenses
    90,637       5.7       73,357       5.6  
         
Subtotal operating expenses
    1,420,303       88.7       1,178,706       89.4  
Income from equity investees
    18,136       1.1       13,163       1.0  
         
Operating income
    199,632       12.5       153,148       11.6  
Interest and other income, net
    3,235       0.2       4,424       0.3  
         
Earnings before income taxes
    202,867       12.7       157,572       11.9  
Income taxes
    77,292       4.9       59,992       4.5  
         
Net earnings
  $ 125,575       7.8 %   $ 97,580       7.4 %
         
 
(1)   Shown as a percentage of related Company-operated retail revenues.
 
(2)   Shown as a percentage of related total specialty revenues.
Total net revenues for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, increased 21% to $1.6 billion from $1.3 billion for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, driven by increases in both Company-operated retail revenues and specialty operations.
During the 13-week period ended July 3, 2005, Starbucks derived 85% of total net revenues from its Company-operated retail stores. Company-operated retail revenues increased 22% to $1.4 billion for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $1.1 billion for the same period in fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to the opening of 713 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months and comparable store sales growth of 7% for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005. The increase in comparable store sales was due to a 4% increase in the average value per transaction and a 3% increase in the number of customer transactions. The increase in average value per transaction was primarily attributable to a beverage price increase in October 2004 in the Company’s U.S. and Canadian markets. Management believes increased traffic in Company-operated retail stores continues to be driven by sustained popularity of core products, new product innovation, a high level of customer satisfaction and improved speed of service through enhanced technology, training and execution at retail stores.
The Company derived the remaining 15% of total net revenues from its specialty operations. Specialty revenues, which include licensing revenues and foodservice and other revenues, increased 16% to $245 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $211 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
Licensing revenues, which are derived from retail store licensing arrangements, grocery and warehouse club licensing, and certain other branded-product operations, increased 17% to $170 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $145 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to higher product sales and royalty revenues from the opening of 839 new licensed retail stores in the last 12 months.
Foodservice and other revenues increased 14% to $75 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $66 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to the growth in new and existing U.S.

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and International foodservice accounts.
Cost of sales including occupancy costs decreased to 40.6% of total net revenues for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to 41.0% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The decrease was primarily due to a higher average revenue per retail transaction, offset in part by higher average rent expense in International markets. Dairy costs were moderately lower for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to the same period in fiscal 2004.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of Company-operated retail revenues decreased to 40.2% for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from 40.4% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to higher average revenue per retail transaction, partially offset by higher payroll expenditures. In order to facilitate ongoing, accelerated retail store growth, the Company has been increasing the number of assistant store managers and opening a higher number of drive-thru locations over the past year, which has contributed to the higher payroll expenditures.
Other operating expenses (expenses associated with the Company’s specialty operations) decreased to 19.8% of total specialty revenues for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to 21.0% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The decrease was primarily due to lower expenditures within the grocery and warehouse club channels, partially offset by higher costs associated with expanding emerging specialty businesses, such as music and consumer products.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $85 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $73 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to the opening of 713 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months. As a percentage of total net revenues, depreciation and amortization expenses decreased to 5.3% for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from 5.5% for the corresponding 13-week period of fiscal 2004.
General and administrative expenses increased to $91 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $73 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher provisions for incentive compensation and increased charitable commitments. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses increased to 5.7% for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005 from 5.6% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
Income from equity investees increased to $18 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $13 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to volume-driven operating results for The North American Coffee Partnership, which produces bottled Frappuccino® coffee drinks and Starbucks DoubleShot® espresso drink, and improved operating results from international investees, particularly Korea and Japan.
Operating income increased 30% to $200 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $153 million for the corresponding 13-week period of fiscal 2004. As a result of lower store and other operating expenses as a percentage of related revenues, operating margin increased to 12.5% of total net revenues for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to 11.6% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
Interest and other income decreased 27% to $3 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $4 million for the corresponding 13-week period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to higher realized losses on sales of securities and lower realized foreign currency exchange gains compared to fiscal 2004. Starbucks funded the majority of its share repurchases during the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, through the sales of its available-for-sale securities, which contributed to the increased amount of realized losses.
Income taxes for the 13-week periods ended July 3, 2005 and June 27, 2004 both resulted in an effective tax rate of 38.1%.

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SEGMENT RESULTS
Segment information is prepared on the basis that the Company’s management reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes. The following tables summarize the Company’s statements of earnings by segment (amounts in thousands):
                                                         
            % of           % of           % of    
            United           Inter-           Total    
    United   States   Inter-   national   Unallocated   Net    
13 Weeks Ended July 3, 2005   States   Revenue   national   Revenue   Corporate   Revenues   Consolidated
                 
Net revenues:
                                                       
Company-operated retail
  $ 1,141,555       85.2 %   $ 215,050       82.0 %   $       %   $ 1,356,605  
Specialty:
                                                       
Licensing
    129,355       9.7       40,975       15.6                   170,330  
Foodservice and other
    68,530       5.1       6,334       2.4                   74,864  
                 
Total specialty
    197,885       14.8       47,309       18.0                   245,194  
                 
Total net revenues
    1,339,440       100.0       262,359       100.0                   1,601,799  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    516,368       38.6       133,463       50.9                   649,831  
Store operating expenses
    465,021       40.7 (1)     80,987       37.7 (1)                 546,008  
Other operating expenses
    40,793       20.6 (2)     7,671       16.2 (2)                 48,464  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    63,027       4.7       14,015       5.3       8,321       0.5       85,363  
General and administrative expenses
    19,266       1.4       15,332       5.8       56,039       3.5       90,637  
 
                         
Income from equity investees
    10,105       0.8       8,031       3.1                   18,136  
                 
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 245,070       18.3 %   $ 18,922       7.2 %   $ (64,360 )     (4.0 )%   $ 199,632  
                 
                                                         
            % of           % of           % of    
            United           Inter-           Total    
    United   States   Inter-   national   Unallocated   Net    
13 Weeks Ended June 27, 2004   States   Revenue   national   Revenue   Corporate   Revenues   Consolidated
                 
(as restated)
                                                       
Net revenues:
                                                       
Company-operated retail
  $ 947,379       84.6 %   $ 160,676       81.0 %   $       %   $ 1,108,055  
Specialty:
                                                       
Licensing
    111,857       10.0       33,164       16.7                   145,021  
Foodservice and other
    61,033       5.4       4,582       2.3                   65,615  
                 
Total specialty
    172,890       15.4       37,746       19.0                   210,636  
                 
Total net revenues
    1,120,269       100.0       198,422       100.0                   1,318,691  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    440,515       39.3       99,660       50.2                   540,175  
Store operating expenses
    388,337       41.0 (1)     59,692       37.2 (1)                 448,029  
Other operating expenses
    37,711       21.8 (2)     6,548       17.3 (2)                 44,259  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    53,097       4.7       11,696       5.9       8,093       0.6       72,886  
General and administrative expenses
    20,260       1.8       12,032       6.1       41,065       3.1       73,357  
 
                         
Income from equity investees
    8,530       0.8       4,633       2.3                   13,163  
                 
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 188,879       16.9 %   $ 13,427       6.8 %   $ (49,158 )     (3.7 )%   $ 153,148  
                 
 
(1)   Shown as a percentage of related Company-operated retail revenues.
 
(2)   Shown as a percentage of related total specialty revenues.
United States
United States operations (“United States”) sells coffee and other beverages, whole bean coffees, complementary food, coffee brewing equipment and merchandise primarily through Company-operated retail stores. Specialty operations within the United States include retail store and other licensing operations, foodservice accounts and other initiatives related to the Company’s core businesses.
United States total net revenues increased by $219 million, or 20%, to $1.3 billion for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $1.1 billion for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
United States Company-operated retail revenues increased by $194 million, or 20%, to $1.1 billion for the 13 weeks ended

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July 3, 2005, compared to $947 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to the opening of 585 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months and comparable store sales growth of 7% for the quarter. The increase in comparable store sales was due to a 4% increase in the average value per transaction, including 3% attributable to a beverage price increase in October 2004, and a 3% increase in the number of customer transactions.
Total United States specialty revenues increased $25 million, or 14%, to $198 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $173 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. United States licensing revenues increased $17 million, or 16%, to $129 million, compared to $112 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher product sales and royalty revenues as a result of opening 519 new licensed retail stores in the last 12 months, and, to a lesser extent, growth in the grocery and warehouse club business. United States foodservice and other revenues increased 12%, to $69 million from $61 million in fiscal 2004, primarily due to growth in new and existing foodservice accounts.
United States operating income increased by 30% to $245 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $189 million for the same period in fiscal 2004. Operating margin increased to 18.3% of related revenues from 16.9% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to leverage from strong revenue growth and cost control throughout all areas of the business.
International
International operations (“International”) sells coffee and other beverages, whole bean coffees, complementary food, coffee brewing equipment and merchandise through Company-operated retail stores in Canada, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, Germany and China. Specialty operations in International primarily include retail store licensing operations in more than 25 other countries and foodservice accounts in Canada and the United Kingdom. Certain of the Company’s International operations are in various early stages of development that necessitate a more extensive support organization relative to the current levels of revenue and operating income, than in the United States.
International total net revenues increased $64 million, or 32%, to $262 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $198 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
International Company-operated retail revenues increased $54 million, or 34%, to $215 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $161 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to the opening of 128 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months, comparable store sales growth of 7% for the quarter and favorable foreign currency exchange rates for both the Canadian dollar and the British pound sterling. The increase in comparable store sales resulted from a 4% increase in the number of customer transactions coupled with a 3% increase in the average value per transaction.
Total International specialty revenues increased $10 million, or 25%, to $47 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $38 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher product sales and royalty revenues from opening 320 new licensed retail stores in the last 12 months and growth in new and existing international foodservice accounts.
International operating income increased by 41% to $19 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $13 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. Operating margin increased to 7.2% of related revenues from 6.8% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, due to leverage gained on fixed costs distributed over an expanded revenue base and increased income from equity investees, particularly in Korea and Japan.
Unallocated Corporate
Unallocated corporate expenses pertain to certain functions, such as executive management, accounting, administration, tax, treasury, and information technology infrastructure, which are not specifically attributable to the Company’s operating segments, and include related depreciation and amortization expenses. Unallocated corporate expenses increased to $64 million for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $49 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to higher payroll-related expenditures and increased charitable commitments. The higher payroll-related expenditures resulted from modest headcount growth and higher provisions for incentive compensation. Total unallocated corporate expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased to 4.0% for the 13 weeks ended July 3, 2005 compared to 3.7% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.

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Results of Operations for the 39 Weeks Ended July 3, 2005, and June 27, 2004
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The following table presents the consolidated statement of earnings as well as the percentage relationship to total net revenues, unless otherwise indicated, of items included in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings (amounts in thousands):
                                 
    July 3,   % of   June 27,   % of
39 Weeks Ended   2005   Revenues   2004   Revenues
         
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS DATA
                               
Net revenues:
                               
Company-operated retail
  $ 3,999,213       84.9 %   $ 3,239,031       84.3 %
Specialty:
                               
Licensing
    488,835       10.4       401,037       10.5  
Foodservice and other
    222,011       4.7       200,882       5.2  
         
Total specialty
    710,846       15.1       601,919       15.7  
         
Total net revenues
    4,710,059       100.0       3,840,950       100.0  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    1,926,326       40.9       1,577,152       41.1  
Store operating expenses
    1,599,958       40.0 (1)     1,279,826       39.5 (1)
Other operating expenses
    139,092       19.6 (2)     128,759       21.4 (2)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    251,694       5.3       215,040       5.6  
General and administrative expenses
    256,165       5.4       223,756       5.8  
         
Subtotal operating expenses
    4,173,235       88.6       3,424,533       89.2  
Income from equity investees
    47,395       1.0       35,151       0.9  
         
Operating income
    584,219       12.4       451,568       11.8  
Interest and other income, net
    12,371       0.3       11,317       0.3  
         
Earnings before income taxes
    596,590       12.7       462,885       12.1  
Income taxes
    225,726       4.8       176,285       4.6  
         
Net earnings
  $ 370,864       7.9 %   $ 286,600       7.5 %
         
 
(1)   Shown as a percentage of related Company-operated retail revenues.
 
(2)   Shown as a percentage of related total specialty revenues.
Total net revenues for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, increased 23% to $4.7 billion from $3.8 billion for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, driven by increases in both Company-operated retail revenues and specialty operations.
During the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005, Starbucks derived 85% of total net revenues from its Company-operated retail stores. Company-operated retail revenues increased 23% to $4.0 billion for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $3.2 billion for the same period in fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to the opening of 713 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months and comparable store sales growth of 8% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005. The increase in comparable store sales was due to a 4% increase in the number of customer transactions and a 4% increase in the average value per transaction. Management believes increased traffic in Company-operated retail stores continues to be driven by sustained popularity of core products, new product innovation, a high level of customer satisfaction and improved speed of service through enhanced technology, training and execution at retail stores. The increase in average value per transaction was primarily due to a beverage price increase in October 2004 in the Company’s U.S. and Canadian markets.
The Company derived the remaining 15% of total net revenues from its specialty operations. Specialty revenues, which include licensing revenues and foodservice and other revenues, increased 18% to $711 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $602 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
Licensing revenues, which are derived from retail store licensing arrangements, grocery and warehouse club licensing, and certain other branded-product operations, increased 22% to $489 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $401 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily a result of higher product sales and royalty revenues from the opening of 839 new licensed retail stores in the last 12 months.
Foodservice and other revenues increased 11% to $222 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $201 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to the growth in new and existing U.S.

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and International foodservice accounts.
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues decreased to 40.9% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from 41.1% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The decrease was primarily due to higher average revenue per retail transaction, offset in part by higher initial costs associated with the continued expansion of the lunch program in Company-operated stores.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of Company-operated retail revenues increased to 40.0% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from 39.5% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenditures, as well as higher maintenance and repair expenditures to ensure a consistent Starbucks Experience in existing stores. The higher payroll-related expenditures were primarily the result of increasing the number of assistant store managers, opening a higher number of drive-thru locations over the past year, and extended store operating hours. The Starbucks Experience, or third place experience after home and work, is built upon superior customer service as well as clean and well-maintained Company-operated retail stores.
Other operating expenses (expenses associated with the Company’s specialty operations) decreased to 19.6% of total specialty revenues for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to 21.4% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The decrease was primarily due to lower expenditures within the grocery and warehouse club channels and efficiencies gained from expansion of the foodservice distribution network, partially offset by higher costs associated with the expanding emerging specialty businesses, such as music and consumer products.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $252 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $215 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to the opening of 713 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months. As a percentage of total net revenues, depreciation and amortization expenses decreased to 5.3% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from 5.6% for the corresponding 39-week period of fiscal 2004.
General and administrative expenses increased to $256 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $224 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenditures and professional fees in support of both domestic and international expansion, as well as increased charitable commitments. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 5.4% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005 from 5.8% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
Income from equity investees increased to $47 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $35 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to volume driven operating results for The North American Coffee Partnership, which produces bottled Frappuccino® coffee drinks and Starbucks DoubleShot® espresso drink, and improved operating results from international investees, particularly in Japan and Korea.
Operating income increased 29% to $584 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $452 million for the corresponding 39-week period of fiscal 2004. Operating margin increased to 12.4% of total net revenues for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to 11.8% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to strong revenue growth and cost control throughout most areas of the business, partially offset by higher retail store operating expenses as discussed above.
Interest and other income increased to $12 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $11 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to interest income earned on higher cash and liquid investment balances for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2004. Partially offsetting this increase were higher realized losses on available-for-sale securities and foreign exchange losses versus gains in fiscal 2004.
Income taxes for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005 resulted in an effective tax rate of 37.8%, compared to 38.1% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.

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SEGMENT RESULTS
Segment information is prepared on the basis that the Company’s management reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes. The following tables summarize the Company’s statements of earnings by segment (amounts in thousands):
                                                         
            % of             % of                      
            United             Inter-             % of        
    United     States     Inter-     national     Unallocated     Total        
39 Weeks Ended July 3, 2005   States     Revenue     national     Revenue     Corporate     Net Revenues     Consolidated  
                 
Net revenues:
                                                       
Company-operated retail
  $ 3,375,922       85.4 %   $ 623,291       82.5 %   $       %   $ 3,999,213  
Specialty:
                                                       
Licensing
    374,626       9.5       114,209       15.1                   488,835  
Foodservice and other
    204,083       5.1       17,928       2.4                   222,011  
                 
Total specialty
    578,709       14.6       132,137       17.5                   710,846  
                 
Total net revenues
    3,954,631       100.0       755,428       100.0                   4,710,059  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    1,542,157       39.0       384,169       50.9                   1,926,326  
Store operating expenses
    1,365,920       40.5 (1)     234,038       37.5 (1)                 1,599,958  
Other operating expenses
    116,737       20.2 (2)     22,355       16.9 (2)                 139,092  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    185,181       4.7       41,232       5.5       25,281       0.5       251,694  
General and administrative expenses
    65,239       1.6       37,447       5.0       153,479       3.3       256,165  
 
                         
Income from equity investees
    27,377       0.7       20,018       2.6                   47,395  
                 
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 706,774       17.9 %   $ 56,205       7.4 %   $ (178,760 )     (3.8 )%   $ 584,219  
                 
                                                         
            % of           % of           % of    
            United           Inter-           Total    
    United   States   Inter-   national   Unallocated   Net    
39 Weeks Ended June 27, 2004   States   Revenue   national   Revenue   Corporate   Revenues   Consolidated
                 
(as restated)
                                                       
Net revenues:
                                                       
Company-operated retail
  $ 2,770,172       84.8 %   $ 468,859       81.6 %   $       %   $ 3,239,031  
Specialty:
                                                       
Licensing
    307,630       9.4       93,407       16.3                   401,037  
Foodservice and other
    188,557       5.8       12,325       2.1                   200,882  
                 
Total specialty
    496,187       15.2       105,732       18.4                   601,919  
                 
Total net revenues
    3,266,359       100.0       574,591       100.0                   3,840,950  
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
    1,284,162       39.3       292,990       51.0                   1,577,152  
Store operating expenses
    1,106,830       40.0 (1)     172,996       36.9 (1)                 1,279,826  
Other operating expenses
    109,411       22.1 (2)     19,348       18.3 (2)                 128,759  
Depreciation and amortization expenses
    156,352       4.8       34,041       5.9       24,647       0.6       215,040  
General and administrative expenses
    55,261       1.7       36,514       6.4       131,981       3.5       223,756  
 
                         
Income from equity investees
    21,647       0.7       13,504       2.4                   35,151  
                 
Operating income/(loss)
  $ 575,990       17.6 %   $ 32,206       5.6 %   $ (156,628 )     (4.1 )%   $ 451,568  
                 
(1) Shown as a percentage of related Company-operated retail revenues.
(2) Shown as a percentage of related total specialty revenues.
United States
United States total net revenues increased by $688 million, or 21%, to $4.0 billion for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $3.3 billion for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
United States Company-operated retail revenues increased by $606 million, or 22%, to $3.4 billion for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $2.8 billion for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to the opening of 585 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months and comparable store sales growth of 9% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005. The increase in comparable store sales was due to a 5% increase in the number of customer transactions and a 4% increase in the average value per transaction.

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Total United States specialty revenues increased $83 million, or 17%, to $579 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $496 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. United States licensing revenues increased $67 million, or 22%, to $375 million, compared to $308 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher product sales and royalty revenues as a result of opening 519 new licensed retail stores in the last 12 months, and, to a lesser extent, growth in the grocery and warehouse club channels. United States foodservice and other revenues increased $16 million, or 8%, to $204 million from $189 million in fiscal 2004, primarily due to growth in new and existing foodservice accounts.
United States operating income increased by 23% to $707 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $576 million for the same period in fiscal 2004. Operating margin increased to 17.9% of related revenues from 17.6% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to leverage from strong revenue growth and cost control throughout the business, partially offset by higher store operating expenses. Increased store operating expenses resulted from higher payroll-related expenditures as well as higher maintenance and repair expenditures to ensure a consistent Starbucks Experience in existing stores. The higher payroll-related expenditures were primarily the result of increasing the number of assistant store managers, opening a higher number of drive-thru locations over the past year, and extended store operating hours.
International
International total net revenues increased $181 million, or 31%, to $755 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $575 million for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.
International Company-operated retail revenues increased $154 million, or 33%, to $623 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $469 million for the corresponding period for fiscal 2004, primarily due to the opening of 128 new Company-operated retail stores in the last 12 months, favorable foreign currency exchange rates for both the Canadian dollar and British pound sterling, and comparable store sales growth of 7% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005. The increase in comparable store sales resulted from a 4% increase in the number of customer transactions coupled with a 3% increase in the average value per transaction.
Total International specialty revenues increased $26 million, or 25%, to $132 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $106 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher product sales and royalty revenues from opening 320 new licensed retail stores in the last 12 months and growth in new and existing international foodservice accounts, particularly in the United Kingdom.
International operating income increased to $56 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, from $32 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. Operating margin increased to 7.4% of related revenues from 5.6% in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004, primarily due to leverage gained on fixed costs distributed over an expanded revenue base.
Unallocated Corporate
Unallocated corporate expenses pertain to certain functions, such as executive management, accounting, administration, tax, treasury, and information technology infrastructure, which are not specifically attributable to the Company’s operating segments, and include related depreciation and amortization expenses. Unallocated corporate expenses increased to $179 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, compared to $157 million in the corresponding period of fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenditures as well as higher professional fees, in support of both domestic and international expansion. Total unallocated corporate expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased to 3.8% for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005 compared to 4.1% for the corresponding period of fiscal 2004.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table represents components of the Company’s most liquid assets (in thousands):
                 
    July 3,     October 3,  
    2005     2004  
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 130,112     $ 145,053  
Short-term investments — available-for-sale and trading securities
    218,429       507,956  
Long-term investments — available-for-sale securities
    83,894       135,179  
 
           
Total
  $ 432,435     $ 788,188  
 
           
Starbucks has reclassified its auction rate securities of $154.1 million, previously classified in “Cash and cash equivalents,” as “Short-term investments — available-for-sale securities” on the consolidated balance sheet as of October 3, 2004. The Company had historically classified these securities as cash equivalents based on management’s ability to liquidate its holdings during the predetermined interest rate reset auctions, which generally occurred within 90 days of acquiring the securities. Although management had determined the risk of failure of an auction process to be remote, the definition of a cash equivalent in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” required reclassification to short-term investments.
The Company has made corresponding adjustments to its consolidated statement of cash flows for the prior year to reflect the gross purchases, sales and maturities of auction rate securities as investing activities rather than as a component of cash and cash equivalents. There was no impact on previously reported cash flows from operating activities as a result of the reclassification.
The Company manages its cash, cash equivalents and liquid investments in order to internally fund operating needs. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $15 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, to $130 million. The Company had $432 million in total cash and cash equivalents and liquid investments at July 3, 2005, a decrease of $356 million compared to $788 million at October 3, 2004, due primarily to the sale of securities to fund common stock share repurchases.
The Company intends to use its available cash resources to invest in its core businesses and other new business opportunities related to its core businesses. The Company may use its available cash resources to make proportionate capital contributions to its equity method and cost method investees, as well as purchase larger ownership interest in selected equity method investees, particularly in international markets. Depending on market conditions, Starbucks may acquire additional shares of its common stock under its authorized share repurchase program. Management believes that existing cash and investments, as well as the strong cash flow generated from operations, should be sufficient to finance capital requirements for its core businesses for the foreseeable future. Significant new joint ventures, acquisitions, share repurchases and/or other new business opportunities will likely require outside funding.
Other than normal operating expenses, cash requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2005 are expected to consist primarily of capital expenditures for new Company-operated retail stores and the remodeling and refurbishment of existing Company-operated retail stores, as well as for any additional share repurchases. Management expects capital expenditures in fiscal 2005 to be at the low end of its original fiscal 2005 estimated range of $600 million to $650 million. For fiscal 2006, management expects capital expenditures to be in the range of $700 million to $725 million, related to opening approximately 850 Company-operated stores on a global basis, remodeling certain existing stores and enhancing its production capacity and information systems.
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $759 million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005. Net earnings provided $371 million, further increased by non-cash depreciation and amortization expenses of $272 million and the tax benefit from the exercise of non-qualified stock options of $100 million.
Cash used by investing activities for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, totaled $141 million. Net capital additions to property, plant and equipment used $470 million primarily for opening 465 new Company-operated retail stores and remodeling certain existing stores. Gross capital additions for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, were $491 million and were offset by impairment provisions and foreign currency translation adjustments totaling $21 million. In November 2004, the Company increased its equity ownership from 18% to 100% for its licensed operations in Germany, which used $11 million, net of cash acquired. In April 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Ethos Brands, LLC, a privately held bottled water company based in Santa Monica, California, which used $8 million, net of cash acquired. Partially offsetting these uses of cash, the net activity in the available-for-sale securities portfolio provided $341

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million for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, which was used to fund a portion of the Company’s common stock share repurchases.
Cash used by financing activities for the 39 weeks ended July 3, 2005, totaled $632 million, which was primarily attributed to the Company’s common stock share repurchases, partially offset by proceeds received from the exercise of stock options and sale of stock under the Company’s employee stock purchase plans. The total remaining amount of shares authorized for repurchase as of July 3, 2005 was 12.6 million. Share repurchases are at the discretion of management and depend on market conditions, capital requirements and such other factors as management may consider relevant.
Store Data
The following table summarizes the Company’s retail store information:
                                                 
    Net stores opened during the period    
    13-week period ended   39-week period ended   Stores open as of
    July 3,   June 27,   July 3,   June 27,   July 3,   June 27,
    2005   2004   2005   2004   2005   2004
             
United States:
                                               
Company-operated Stores
    141       99       373       302       4,666       4,081  
Licensed Stores
    142       84       383       281       2,222       1,703  
             
 
    283       183       756       583       6,888       5,784  
International:
                                               
Company-operated Stores (1)
    31       29       92       94       1,049       921  
Licensed Stores (1)
    96       73       254       217       1,734       1,414  
             
 
    127       102       346       311       2,783       2,335  
             
Total
    410       285       1,102       894       9,671       8,119  
             
 
(1)   International store data has been adjusted for the 100% acquisition of the Germany and Singapore licensed operations by reclassifying historical information from Licensed Stores to Company-operated Stores.
Starbucks continues to plan to open approximately 1,500 new stores on a global basis in fiscal 2005. In the United States, Starbucks plans to open approximately 550 Company-operated locations and 525 licensed locations. In International markets, Starbucks plans to open approximately 100 Company-operated stores and 325 licensed stores.
Starbucks plans to open approximately 1,800 new stores on a global basis in fiscal 2006. In the United States, Starbucks plans to open approximately 700 Company-operated locations and 600 licensed locations. In International markets, Starbucks plans to open approximately 150 Company-operated stores and 350 licensed stores.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no material changes during the period covered by this report, outside of the ordinary course of the Company’s business, to the contractual obligations specified in the table of contractual obligations included in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Fiscal 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
The Company has unconditionally guaranteed the repayment of certain Japanese yen-denominated bank loans and related interest and fees of an unconsolidated equity investee, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. (“Starbucks Japan”). The guarantees continue until the loans, including accrued interest and fees, have been paid in full, with the final loan amount due in 2014. The maximum amount is limited to the sum of unpaid principal and interest amounts, as well as other related expenses. These amounts will vary based on fluctuations in the yen foreign exchange rate. As of July 3, 2005, the maximum amount of the guarantees was approximately $9.8 million. Since there has been no modification of these loan guarantees subsequent to the Company’s adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indebtedness of Others,” Starbucks has applied the disclosure provisions only and has not recorded the guarantee on its balance sheet.

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Product Warranties
Coffee brewing and espresso equipment sold to customers through Company-operated and licensed retail stores as well as equipment sold to the Company’s licensees for use in retail licensing operations are under warranty for defects in materials and workmanship for a period ranging from 12 to 24 months. The Company establishes an accrual for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale, based on historical experience. Product warranty costs and changes to the related accrual were not significant for the 39-week period ended July 3, 2005.
Commodity Prices, Availability and General Risk Conditions
The supply and price of coffee are subject to significant volatility. Although most green coffee trades in the commodity market, coffee of the quality sought by Starbucks tends to trade on a negotiated basis at a substantial premium above commodity coffee prices, depending upon the supply and demand at the time of purchase. Supply and price can be affected by multiple factors in the producing countries, including weather, political and economic conditions. In addition, green coffee prices have been affected in the past, and may be affected in the future, by the actions of certain organizations and associations that have historically attempted to influence commodity prices of green coffee through agreements establishing export quotas or restricting coffee supplies worldwide. The Company’s ability to raise sales prices in response to rising coffee prices may be limited, and the Company’s profitability could be adversely affected if coffee prices were to rise substantially.
With green coffee commodity costs at relatively low levels in recent years, the Company has used fixed-price purchase commitments in order to secure an adequate supply of quality green coffee, bring greater certainty to the cost of sales in future periods, and ensure a fair and sustainable price to coffee producers. As of July 3, 2005, the Company had $261 million in fixed-price purchase commitments which, together with existing inventory, is expected to provide an adequate supply of green coffee well into fiscal 2006. The Company believes, based on relationships established with its suppliers, the risk of non-delivery on such purchase commitments is remote. During the first few months of fiscal 2005, green coffee commodity prices increased significantly. Since then, commodity prices have moderated but still remain above the historically low levels experienced in recent years. Based on its market experience, the Company believes that fixed-price purchase commitments are less likely to be available on favorable terms when commodity prices are high. The Company therefore expects to return to its previous practice of price-to-be-fixed purchase contracts for green coffee purchases to meet at least some of its demand. The Company believes that, through a combination of fixed-price and price-to-be-fixed contracts it will be able to secure an adequate supply of quality green coffee. However, the use of price-to-be-fixed contracts instead of fixed-price contracts will decrease the predictability of coffee costs in future periods.
Fluid milk prices in the United States, which closely follow the monthly Class I fluid milk base price as calculated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, rose significantly in fiscal 2004 and remained at high levels during the first half of fiscal 2005. Although the Company’s dairy costs have declined in recent months, the Company’s profitability could be adversely affected should prices increase significantly. Management continues to monitor published dairy prices on the related commodities markets, but cannot predict with any certainty the future prices to be paid for dairy products.
In addition to fluctuating commodity prices, management believes that the Company’s future statements of earnings could be significantly impacted by other factors, such as increased competition within the specialty coffee industry, the Company’s ability to find optimal store locations at favorable lease rates, increased costs associated with opening and operating retail stores and the Company’s continued ability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel, as well as other factors discussed under “Certain Additional Risks and Uncertainties” in the “Business” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2004.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
The Company’s business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, significant portions of the Company’s net revenues and profits were, and may continue to be realized during the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year, which includes the December holiday season. In addition, quarterly results are affected by the timing of the opening of new stores, and the Company’s rapid growth may conceal the impact of other seasonal influences. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), a revision of SFAS 123. SFAS 123R will require Starbucks to, among other things, measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record such expense in the Company’s consolidated

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financial statements. The provisions of SFAS 123R, as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, “Share-Based Payment,” are effective no later than the beginning of the next fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005, and Starbucks will adopt the new requirements in its first fiscal quarter of 2006, using the modified prospective transition method. The adoption of SFAS 123R will reduce the Company’s future net earnings. Management continues to evaluate the impacts of SFAS 123R and related interpretations to quantify the expected financial impacts.
In March 2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143” (“FIN 47”). FIN 47 requires the recognition of a liability for the fair value of a legally-required conditional asset retirement obligation when incurred, if the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The Company has not yet determined the impact of adoption on its consolidated statement of earnings and balance sheet.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 109-1, “Application of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” (“FSP 109-1”). FSP 109-1 states that qualified domestic production activities should be accounted for as a special deduction under SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and not be treated as a rate reduction. The provisions of FSP 109-1 are effective immediately. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the new Act, which will allow Starbucks to qualify for a benefit beginning in fiscal 2006.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 109-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” (“FSP 109-2”). The American Jobs Creation Act allows a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer (repatriation provision), provided certain criteria are met. The Company may elect to repatriate earnings in either fiscal 2005 or fiscal 2006. FSP 109-2 provides accounting and disclosure guidance for the repatriation provision. Although FSP 109-2 is effective immediately, it allows companies additional time beyond the enactment date to evaluate the effects of the provision on its plan for investment or repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the new Act to determine whether it will repatriate foreign earnings and the impact, if any, this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department is expected to provide additional clarifying guidance on certain elements of the repatriation provision. Earnings under consideration for repatriation range from $0 to $100 million and the related income tax effects from such repatriation cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. As provided in FSP 109-2, Starbucks has not adjusted its tax expense or deferred tax liability to reflect the repatriation provision.
In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 151, “Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (“SFAS 151”). SFAS 151 clarifies that abnormal inventory costs such as costs of idle facilities, excess freight and handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) are required to be recognized as current period charges. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 151 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet or statement of earnings.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
As of July 3, 2005, the Company had forward foreign exchange contracts that qualify as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” to hedge a portion of anticipated international revenue and product purchases. In addition, Starbucks had forward foreign exchange contracts that qualify as a hedge of its net investment in Starbucks Japan. These contracts expire within 21 months.
Based on the foreign exchange contracts outstanding as of July 3, 2005, a 10% devaluation of the U.S. dollar as compared to the level of foreign exchange rates for currencies under contract as of July 3, 2005, would result in a reduced fair value of these derivative financial instruments of approximately $11.2 million, of which $4.6 million may reduce the Company’s future earnings. Conversely, a 10% appreciation of the U.S. dollar would result in an increase in the fair value of these instruments of approximately $11.7 million, of which $6.3 million may increase the Company’s future earnings. Consistent with the nature of the economic hedges provided by these foreign exchange contracts, increases or decreases in the fair value would be mostly offset by corresponding decreases or increases in the dollar value of the Company’s foreign investment, future foreign currency royalty fee payments and product purchases that would occur within the hedging period.
There has been no material change in the equity security price risk or interest rate risk discussed in Item 7A of the Company’s Fiscal 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of the end of the period covered by this Report (July 3, 2005), in ensuring that material information relating to Starbucks Corporation, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended July 3, 2005, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Management Report on Internal Controls
At the end of fiscal 2005, Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will require the Company’s management to provide an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, and the Company’s independent registered public accountant will be required to audit management’s assessment. The Company is in the process of performing the system and process documentation, evaluation and testing required for management to make this assessment and for its independent registered public accountant to provide its attestation report. The Company has not completed this process or its assessment, and this process will require significant amounts of management time and resources. In the course of evaluation and testing, management may identify deficiencies that will need to be addressed and remediated.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On June 3, 2004, two current employees of the Company filed a lawsuit, entitled Sean Pendlebury and Laurel Overton v. Starbucks Coffee Company, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida claiming the Company violated requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The suit alleges that the Company misclassified its retail store managers as exempt from the overtime provisions of the FLSA and that the managers are therefore entitled to overtime compensation for any week in which they worked more than 40 hours during the past three years. Plaintiffs seek to represent themselves and all similarly situated U.S. current and former store managers of the Company. Plaintiffs seek reimbursement for an unspecified amount of unpaid overtime compensation, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Plaintiffs also filed on June 3, 2004 a motion for conditional collective action treatment and court-supervised notice to additional putative class members under the opt-in procedures in section 16(b) of the FLSA. On January 3, 2005, the district court entered an order authorizing nationwide notice of the lawsuit to all current and former store managers employed by the Company during the past three years. The Company filed a motion for summary judgment as to the claims of the named plaintiffs on September 24, 2004. The court denied that motion because this case is in the early stages of discovery, but the court noted that the Company may resubmit this motion at a later date. Starbucks believes that the plaintiffs are properly classified as exempt under the federal wage laws and that a loss in this case is unlikely. Due to the early status of this case, the Company cannot estimate the possible loss to the Company, if any. Trial currently is set for early 2006, and the Company intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.
In addition to the lawsuit described above, the Company is party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business, but it is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes would have a material adverse effect on the balance sheet or statement of earnings of the Company.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information regarding repurchases by the Company of its common stock during the 13-week period ended July 3, 2005:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
                                 
                            Maximum  
                    Total Number of     Number of Shares  
    Total     Average     Shares Purchased     that May Yet Be  
    Number     Price     as Part of Publicly     Purchased Under  
    of Shares     Paid per     Announced Plans     the Plans or  
Period (1)   Purchased     Share     or Programs(2)     Programs (2)  
April 4, 2005 — May 1, 2005
    5,562,500     $ 48.24       5,562,500       16,488,100  
May 2, 2005 — May 29, 2005
    2,578,500     $ 52.45       2,578,500       13,909,600  
May 30, 2005 — July 3, 2005
    1,299,060     $ 52.90       1,299,060       12,610,540  
 
                           
Total
    9,440,060     $ 50.03       9,440,060          
 
                           
 
(1)   Monthly information is presented by reference to the Company’s fiscal months during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
(2)   The Company’s share repurchase program is conducted pursuant to authorizations made from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors. The shares reported in the table are covered by Board authorizations to repurchase shares of common stock as follows: ten million shares, announced March 31, 2003; nine million shares announced on September 23, 2004; and ten million shares announced on May 5, 2005. Shares remaining for repurchase relate only to the authorizations announced on September 23, 2004 and May 5, 2005. Neither of these authorizations has an expiration date.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a)   Exhibits:
         
Exhibit    
No.   Description
       
 
  10.1    
2005 Company-Wide Sub-Plan to the Starbucks Corporation 2005 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
       
 
  10.2    
Stock Option Grant Agreement for Purchase of Stock under the 2005 Company-Wide Sub-Plan to the Starbucks Corporation 2005 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
       
 
  10.3    
Employment Agreement dated May 25, 2005 between Starbucks Corporation and Michael Casey (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2005)
       
 
  10.4    
Employment Agreement dated May 25, 2005 between Starbucks Corporation and David A. Pace (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2005)
       
 
  31.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  31.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  32.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  32.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  STARBUCKS CORPORATION
 
 
August 10, 2005  By:   /s/ MICHAEL CASEY    
    Michael Casey   
    executive vice president and chief financial officer  
 
    Signing on behalf of the registrant and as principal financial officer   
 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
         
Exhibit    
No.   Description
       
 
  10.1    
2005 Company-Wide Sub-Plan to the Starbucks Corporation 2005 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
       
 
  10.2    
Stock Option Grant Agreement for Purchase of Stock under the 2005 Company-Wide Sub-Plan to the Starbucks Corporation 2005 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
       
 
  10.3    
Employment Agreement dated May 25, 2005 between Starbucks Corporation and Michael Casey (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2005)
       
 
  10.4    
Employment Agreement dated May 25, 2005 between Starbucks Corporation and David A. Pace (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2005)
       
 
  31.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  31.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  32.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
       
 
  32.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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