A. Strategy Analysis 1. As an analyst, how would you characterize the financial strategy of Starbucks? How does Starbucks create value for its customers? 2. Create a Porter's five forces framework analysis for Starbucks. B. Risk Analysis 1. Look at the most current 10K report for Starbucks (need to research) and list the risks identified in the financial statement footnotes. 2. What sort of financial risks do the international operations create for Starbucks? C. Data Tab - Balance Sheet Analysis 1. As an analyst, what can you ascertain from looking at the balance sheet? What are the most important numbers to focus your analysis on and what do those figures tell us? You can use the ratios in the Analysis Tab to answer the questions. 2. What is Starbuck's investment strategy in non-controlled affiliates for the future? D. Data Tab - Income Statement Analysis 1. Compared to the Net Income, why is EBITDA such an important number for most analysts? 2. Is there any revenue expense item that seems to be increasing or decreasing faster than it should? As an analyst, what few numbers would you focus on and what can you ascertain from those numbers? You can use the ratios in the Analysis Tab to answer the questions.