On January 11, 2024, Starbucks Corporation announced that it has received a shareholder proposal from National Legal and Policy Center requesting Board issue a report by March 31, 2025, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary or confidential information, analyzing the congruency of the Company?s human rights policy positions with its actions, especially in countries in geopolitical conflicts or under oppressive regimes, as they impact how the Company maintains its reputation, viability and profitability. In addition, the board has recommended a vote against this proposal at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.