8-K - Starbucks Corporation | StockGist

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Starbucks Corporation completed its previously announced joint venture with Boyu Capital on April 2, 2026, transferring a 60% stake in its China retail operations to Boyu while retaining a 40% interest and ownership of the global brand.

Key Takeaways

1Starbucks completed its joint venture with Boyu Capital, finalizing the transaction announced in November 2025.

2Boyu Capital funds acquired a 60% interest in Starbucks China retail operations, with Starbucks retaining 40%.

3Starbucks continues to own and license the global brand and intellectual property to the joint venture.

4The joint venture oversees approximately 8,000 company-operated coffeehouses in China, transitioning to a licensed model.

5The partnership aims to accelerate disciplined expansion in China, with a long-term aspiration to grow to 20,000 locations.

Current Report Details

Event Type

Regulation Fd

Exhibits Only

Disclosure

Voluntary

Variant

8-K

Items Reported

7.01

of this report, including the information in Exhibit 99.1 attached to this report, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the filings of Starbuc

Regulation Fd

9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No.: 99.1 | Col2: Press Release, dated April 2, 2026 Exhibit No.: 104 | Col2: Cover Page Interactive Da

Exhibits Only

Source Document

Transaction Details

Acquisition / Disposition

Target: Starbucks retail operations in China
Consideration: 60% interest acquired by funds managed by Boyu Capital
Structure: Joint venture

•Agreement entered on November 3, 2025
•Transaction completed on April 2, 2026 following satisfaction of all necessary closing conditions

Exhibits (2)

8-K

99.1

EX-99.1