September 28, 2022 I Seattle, WA

The board of directors of Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.53 per common share, an increase of approximately 8.2% from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.49.

Year to date, this marks the twenty-fifth dividend change for the Washington Crossing Advisors Rising Dividend portfolio. All twenty-five changes were increases. The average dividend increase was 7.83% compared with December 31, 2021 indicated levels.

For a complete list of all portfolio holdings that have, in the past 12 months, increased, decreased, or had no change in dividend, please contact your financial advisor.

From the press release: “Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend from $0.49 to $0.53 per share. This increase will be effective with the dividend payment to be distributed on November 25, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 11, 2022, and raises the company’s annual dividend rate to $2.12 per share. Starbucks initiated its dividend in 2010 and has increased it in each of the past 12 years.” 1

About the company: “Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with nearly 35,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at http://news.starbucks.com or www.starbucks.com.” 1


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