Discussion Prompt: Starbucks

Reviewing the following table detailing Starbucks' financial highlights. Then, respond to the discussion prompts below.

Starbucks' Financial Highlights (in millions, except earnings per share)
	2009	2008	2007
Net Revenues	$9,774.6	$10,383.0	$9,411.5
Net Earnings	390.8	315.5	672.6
Total Assets	5,576.8	5,672.6	5,343.9
Total Debt	2,531.1	3,181.7	3,059.8
Total Equity	3,045.7	2,490.9	22,84.1
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	1,389.0	1,258.7	1,331.2
Earnings per share basic	$ 0.53	$ 0.43	$ 0.9

After reviewing the background information above, answer all of the following questions:

1. What standards should be used to evaluate Starbucks? 2. What analytical tools are available to measure performance? 3. How successful has the company been in creating value for shareholders