Starbucks details Brad Lerman exit as chief legal officer and advisory role
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8-K/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Starbucks Corporation filed an amended report to update details about a previously reported leadership change in its legal department. The company had indicated that Brad Lerman would no longer serve as executive vice president and chief legal officer once a successor was identified. This amendment specifies that Mr. Lerman ceased serving as evp, chief legal officer effective as of the close of business on November 14, 2025. He will remain with Starbucks in an advisory capacity during a transition period to help ensure an orderly handover of responsibilities.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2025
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Explanatory Note
On June 4, 2025, Starbucks Corporation (the “Company” or “Starbucks”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) indicating that Brad Lerman would no longer serve as the Company's evp, chief legal officer, effective as of a date to be determined, and that Mr. Lerman would continue to serve as chief legal officer until his successor had been identified and was in role. The Company is filing this Form 8-K/A as an amendment (“Amendment No. 1”) to the aforementioned Form 8-K to disclose the effective date of Mr. Lerman's cessation of service as the Company's chief legal officer.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective as of the close of business on November 14, 2025, Mr. Lerman ceased serving as evp, chief legal officer of the Company. Mr. Lerman will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity during a transition period in order to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| STARBUCKS CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
| Dated: | November 14, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Joshua C. Gaul | |||||||||||||
| Joshua C. Gaul | ||||||||||||||
| vice president, assistant general counsel and corporate secretary | ||||||||||||||
FAQ
What did Starbucks (SBUX) disclose in this Form 8-K/A?
Starbucks filed an amended report to disclose the effective date of Brad Lerman’s departure as evp, chief legal officer and to confirm that he will serve in an advisory role during a transition period.
When did Brad Lerman stop serving as Starbucks’ chief legal officer?
Brad Lerman ceased serving as Starbucks’ evp, chief legal officer effective as of the close of business on November 14, 2025.
Will Brad Lerman remain involved with Starbucks after leaving the chief legal officer role?
Yes. The filing states that Mr. Lerman will remain with Starbucks in an advisory capacity during a transition period to help ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities.
Why did Starbucks amend its earlier filing regarding Brad Lerman?
Starbucks amended its earlier report to add the specific effective date of Mr. Lerman’s cessation of service as evp, chief legal officer, which had not been determined at the time of the original filing.
Does this Starbucks 8-K/A discuss any financial results or transactions?
No. The report focuses on an executive leadership change in the chief legal officer position and Mr. Lerman’s ongoing advisory role during a transition period.