SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – October 22, 2010) – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2010 financial results after the market close on Thursday, November 4, 2010, with a conference call and webcast to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company’s website until Friday, December 3, 2010.

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Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier 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. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com.