Whether you are a new shareholder or have been with us since our initial public offering in 1992, we are committed to providing useful information to our valued shareholders.
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As always, we anticipate a large number of attendees at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This year, seating will be limited to McCaw Hall only, and we cannot guarantee seating for all shareholders.
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Shareholders may also log onto a live webcast of the meeting on Wednesday, March 18 by visiting the Investor Relations homepage of our website. The webcast will be available for replay through Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
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Please note the Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders is a ticketed event. On Jan. 22, 2009, we mailed to our shareholders of record a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) containing instructions on how to access our 2009 Proxy Statement and 2008 Annual Report to Shareholders. The Notice also provides instructions on how to vote online, or by telephone, and includes instructions on how to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials by mail. The Notice serves as an admission ticket for one shareholder to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
On Jan. 22, 2009, we also mailed paper copies of the proxy materials to certain shareholders. If you received a paper copy of the proxy materials in the mail, the 2009 Proxy Statement includes an admission ticket for one shareholder to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Each attendee must present the Notice, an admission ticket or other proper form of documentation (as described in the section “Annual Meeting Information” in the proxy statement) to be admitted.
In addition, please be prepared to display a government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or state-issued identification. Prudent security measures will be taken for the safety of all attendees. Compliance with posted signage is required.
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The meeting will include:
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A review of the company’s recent performance |
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Voting on proposals described in the 2009 Proxy Statement, which can be viewed along with Starbucks Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Report to Shareholders on the Investor Relations homepage of our website |
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Question and Answer Session |
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No large bags, backpacks or similar items will be allowed in the auditorium. Cameras and recorders are prohibited in the venue.
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Mercer Street Parking Garage (directly across the street from McCaw Hall): Driving North or South on Interstate 5 (I-5): Take Exit 167, the Mercer Street/Seattle Center exit. Following the signs to Seattle Center, turn right onto Fairview Avenue; turn left onto Valley, stay in the center or left lanes; Valley becomes Broad Street; turn right on Fifth Avenue North; turn left on Roy Street; turn left on Third Avenue North and left into parking garage.
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For bus routes and schedules serving the Seattle Center, visit King County Metro Online at http://transit.metrokc.gov, or call (206) 553-300 or (800) 542-7876. Either Queen Anne neighborhood or Downtown lines may have a route that will serve your area.
You can also visit www.seattlecenter.com/transportation for more information.
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