Evaluation of Corporate Performance - Starbucks (SBUX)

·  Pro Forma financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the next two fiscal years, assuming a 10% growth rate in sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for each of the next two years.

·  Complete ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories:

 a.Liquidity
 b.Financial leverage
 c.Asset management
 d.Profitability
 e.Market value

·  Calculate Return on Equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.

·  Assess management performance by calculating Economic Value Added (EVA).

·  Review of the soundness of the company’s financial policies (e.g. capital structure, debt, leverage, dividend policy, etc.) based on the material covered during class.

·  A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from this company.