EX 5-25 Segment revenue horizontal analysis

Starbucks Corporation reported the following geographical segment revenues for fiscal years 2009 and 2008:

2009

2008

(in millions)

(in millions)

United States

$7,104

$ 7,532

International

1,920

2,103

Global consumer products

750

748

Total revenues

$9,774

$10,383

a. Prepare a horizontal analysis of the segment data using 2008 as the base year.

b. Prepare a vertical analysis of the segment data.

c. What conclusions can be drawn from your analyses?