Today's annual meeting of shareholders rescheduled due to "business needs"
​Starbucks shareholders encouraged to go the extra mile to minimize unintended consequences
UPDATE (10:30am): Why reschedule a shareholder meeting?
ALERT: Today’s Starbucks shareholder meeting rescheduled due to “business needs”
“We are aware that rescheduling today’s event may be a concern to some, and we take those feelings extremely seriously. While we acknowledge that any such schedule change may have unintended consequences, we ask shareholders to go the extra mile in partnership with the company’s needs.” |
Shareholders encouraged to go the extra mile to minimize unintended consequences
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 23, 2016-- Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is rescheduling its shareholder meeting previously set for today, Mar. 23, 2016, due to exigent business needs. The event had been planned to begin today at 10am at McCaw Hall in Seattle, and the company is aware that many shareholders made arrangements around work, school, family, and other needs in order to be able to attend. The Starbucks Corporation is grateful for the flexibility of everyone involved.
The following statement may be attributed to Starbucks Investor Relations: “We are aware that rescheduling today’s event may be a concern to some, and we take those feelings extremely seriously. While we acknowledge that any such schedule change may have unintended consequences, we ask shareholders to go the extra mile in partnership with the company’s needs.” Shareholder, customer, and partner feedback is encouraged through our online form. About Starbucks Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been espousing a commitment to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 23,000 stores around the globe, Starbucks is the largest roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to "excellence" and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup, and for every partner through every shift. Media inquiries contact: press@SBUXshareholder.com |
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