Clearing  House Advisory Notices
To Clearing Member Firms
From Clearing House Department
Subject CORPORATE EVENT Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) 2 for 1 Stock Split
Notice Date 2005-10-20
Notice Number 05-243
Effective Date 2005-10-24

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has announced a 2 for 1 stock split.  The ex-distribution date is October 24, 2005.  Opening positions and start of day prices for October 24 will be based on final position and settlement prices from Friday, October 21, 2005.  This corporate action will be coordinated with the Options Clearing Corporation.

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