Form 4: Starbucks Executive's Equity Withholding for Taxes
Insider Transaction Report
Starbucks EVP Sara Kelly reported shares withheld by the company to cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock units.
Summary
- Sara Kelly, EVP, Chief Partner Officer at Starbucks Corp (SBUX), reported two transactions involving the disposition of common stock.
- On November 18, 2025, 2,042.382 shares were disposed of at a price of $83.33 per share.
- On November 19, 2025, an additional 1,020.346 shares were disposed of at a price of $83.68 per share.
- These dispositions were not open market transactions but rather shares withheld by Starbucks to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.
- Following these transactions, Sara Kelly beneficially owns 61,557.3733 shares of Starbucks common stock directly.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine administrative transactions (shares withheld for tax obligations upon RSU vesting) and does not indicate any positive or negative operational or financial developments for Starbucks.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.
Industry Context
This filing details a routine insider transaction related to equity compensation and tax obligations, which is a common occurrence across all publicly traded companies and does not reflect specific industry trends or competitive positioning for Starbucks.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal impact as these are routine tax-related transactions, not open market sales by the executive.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Transaction date for disposition of 2,042.382 shares due to tax withholding. |
| 11/19/2025 | Transaction date for disposition of 1,020.346 shares due to tax withholding. |
| 11/20/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by Jonathan Miner, attorney-in-fact for Sara Kelly. |
Keywords
Starbucks, SBUX, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Equity Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, Sara Kelly
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