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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 1, 2018
OR
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to            .
Commission File Number: 0-20322
Starbucks Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
sbuxlogo07012018a09.jpg
Washington
91-1325671
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 447-1575
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
¨
 
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
¨
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    
Yes   ¨  No  x 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Title
Shares Outstanding as of July 25, 2018
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
1,349.1 million

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 1, 2018
Table of Contents
 
 
 
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1
Item 1A
Item 2
Item 6

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
$
5,060.4

 
$
4,509.0

 
$
14,630.3

 
$
13,173.7

Licensed stores
660.6

 
588.3

 
1,968.6

 
1,737.4

CPG, foodservice and other
589.3

 
564.2

 
1,817.0

 
1,777.4

Total net revenues
6,310.3

 
5,661.5

 
18,415.9

 
16,688.5

Cost of sales including occupancy costs
2,554.9

 
2,249.1

 
7,573.7

 
6,685.3

Store operating expenses
1,825.0

 
1,628.9

 
5,351.6

 
4,853.5

Other operating expenses
148.0

 
142.5

 
424.0

 
422.7

Depreciation and amortization expenses
330.0

 
252.6

 
920.4

 
756.0

General and administrative expenses
468.7

 
325.0

 
1,253.6

 
1,008.2

Restructuring and impairments
16.9

 
120.2

 
179.2

 
120.2

Total operating expenses
5,343.5

 
4,718.3

 
15,702.5

 
13,845.9

Income from equity investees
71.4

 
101.0

 
213.5

 
269.5

Operating income
1,038.2

 
1,044.2

 
2,926.9

 
3,112.1

Gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture
2.5

 
—

 
1,376.4

 
—

Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations
—

 
—

 
496.3

 
9.6

Interest income and other, net
31.5

 
31.7

 
155.2

 
114.1

Interest expense
(45.4
)
 
(23.5
)
 
(106.4
)
 
(70.2
)
Earnings before income taxes
1,026.8

 
1,052.4

 
4,848.4

 
3,165.6

Income tax expense
174.8

 
361.1

 
1,086.5

 
1,070.1

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
852.0

 
691.3

 
3,761.9

 
2,095.5

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.5
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(0.6
)
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
$
852.5

 
$
691.6

 
$
3,762.8

 
$
2,096.1

Earnings per share - basic
$
0.62

 
$
0.48

 
$
2.69

 
$
1.44

Earnings per share - diluted
$
0.61

 
$
0.47

 
$
2.67

 
$
1.43

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
1,377.1

 
1,447.7

 
1,397.7

 
1,452.8

Diluted
1,388.5

 
1,459.4

 
1,409.9

 
1,464.9

Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.36

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.96

 
$
0.75

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions, unaudited)

 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
$
852.0

 
$
691.3

 
$
3,761.9

 
$
2,095.5

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities
(0.5
)
 
1.6

 
(6.5
)
 
(9.9
)
Tax (expense)/benefit
0.1

 
(0.6
)
 
1.8

 
3.0

Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments
46.0

 
(15.2
)
 
0.6

 
64.8

Tax (expense)/benefit
(10.4
)
 
2.5

 
(1.2
)
 
(16.3
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on net investment hedging instruments
32.4

 
2.7

 
(11.8
)
 
18.6

Tax (expense)/benefit
(8.3
)
 
(1.0
)
 
2.8

 
(6.9
)
Translation adjustment and other
(281.9
)
 
38.0

 
(70.3
)
 
(75.2
)
Tax (expense)/benefit
1.3

 
(1.8
)
 
3.5

 
(0.9
)
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains)/losses realized in net earnings for available-for-sale securities, hedging instruments, and translation adjustment
(17.5
)
 
(6.4
)
 
38.0

 
(67.9
)
Tax expense/(benefit)
3.2

 
1.5

 
(4.0
)
 
14.0

Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(235.6
)
 
21.3

 
(47.1
)
 
(76.7
)
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests
616.4

 
712.6

 
3,714.8

 
2,018.8

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.5
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(0.6
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Starbucks
$
616.9

 
$
712.9

 
$
3,715.7

 
$
2,019.4



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Oct 1,
2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,892.1

 
$
2,462.3

Short-term investments
84.5

 
228.6

Accounts receivable, net
854.8

 
870.4

Inventories
1,387.4

 
1,364.0

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,364.6

 
358.1

Total current assets
5,583.4

 
5,283.4

Long-term investments
261.4

 
542.3

Equity and cost investments
323.4

 
481.6

Property, plant and equipment, net
5,689.6

 
4,919.5

Deferred income taxes, net
149.1

 
795.4

Other long-term assets
404.7

 
362.8

Other intangible assets
1,122.9

 
441.4

Goodwill
3,647.6

 
1,539.2

TOTAL ASSETS
$
17,182.1

 
$
14,365.6

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
921.1

 
$
782.5

Accrued liabilities
2,320.7

 
1,934.5

Insurance reserves
215.4

 
215.2

Stored value card liability
1,444.6

 
1,288.5

Short-term debt
300.0

 
—

Current portion of long-term debt
349.8

 
—

Total current liabilities
5,551.6

 
4,220.7

Long-term debt
6,149.1

 
3,932.6

Other long-term liabilities
1,484.7

 
755.3

Total liabilities
13,185.4

 
8,908.6

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Common stock ($0.001 par value) — authorized, 2,400.0 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,366.3 and 1,431.6 shares, respectively
1.4

 
1.4

Additional paid-in capital
41.1

 
41.1

Retained earnings
4,150.9

 
5,563.2

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
(202.7
)
 
(155.6
)
Total shareholders’ equity
3,990.7

 
5,450.1

Noncontrolling interests
6.0

 
6.9

Total equity
3,996.7

 
5,457.0

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
17,182.1

 
$
14,365.6

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions, unaudited)
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
$
3,761.9

 
$
2,095.5

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
961.5

 
796.4

Deferred income taxes, net
763.7

 
75.1

Income earned from equity method investees
(167.2
)
 
(210.1
)
Distributions received from equity method investees
171.7

 
133.2

Gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture
(1,376.4
)
 
—

Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain retail operations
(496.3
)
 
(9.6
)
Stock-based compensation
185.0

 
148.7

Goodwill impairments
28.5

 
87.2

Other
26.7

 
28.2

Cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(14.9
)
 
(40.1
)
Inventories
(21.5
)
 
19.1

Accounts payable
72.4

 
(18.3
)
Stored value card liability
137.7

 
178.3

Other operating assets and liabilities
(528.4
)
 
(124.6
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
3,504.4

 
3,159.0

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Purchases of investments
(69.5
)
 
(592.5
)
Sales of investments
441.2

 
831.7

Maturities and calls of investments
40.6

 
61.7

Additions to property, plant and equipment
(1,407.8
)
 
(1,025.3
)
Acquisition of equity in joint venture, net of cash acquired
(1,311.3
)
 
—

Net proceeds from the divestiture of certain operations
608.2

 
—

Other
1.9

 
54.9

Net cash used by investing activities
(1,696.7
)
 
(669.5
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
300.0

 
—

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
2,596.5

 
750.2

Repayments of long-term debt
—

 
(400.0
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
131.9

 
131.5

Cash dividends paid
(1,260.2
)
 
(1,089.8
)
Repurchase of common stock
(4,061.9
)
 
(1,214.1
)
Minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards
(60.4
)
 
(71.5
)
Other
(13.6
)
 
1.5

Net cash used by financing activities
(2,367.7
)
 
(1,892.2
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(10.2
)
 
(9.9
)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(570.2
)
 
587.4

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
 
 
 
Beginning of period
2,462.3

 
2,128.8

End of period
$
1,892.1

 
$
2,716.2

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest, net of capitalized interest
$
101.4

 
$
87.3

Income taxes, net of refunds
$
899.7

 
$
1,084.6


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Note 5
Note 6
Note 7
Note 8
Note 9
Note 10
Note 11
Note 12
Note 13
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Financial Statement Preparation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of July 1, 2018, and for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, have been prepared by Starbucks Corporation under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the financial information for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017 reflects all adjustments and accruals, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“10-Q”), Starbucks Corporation is referred to as “Starbucks,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our.”
The financial information as of October 1, 2017 is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2017 (“fiscal 2017”) included in Item 8 in the Fiscal 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “10-K”). The information included in this 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial statements in the 10-K.
The results of operations for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be achieved for the entire fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 (“fiscal 2018”).
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance on the reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The guidance permits entities to reclassify the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) from AOCI to retained earnings. The guidance will be effective at the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal 2020 but permits adoption in an earlier period. The guidance may be applied in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change related to the Tax Act was recognized. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and the timing of adoption.
In August 2017, the FASB amended its guidance on the accounting of hedging relationships. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, expands permissible cash flow hedges on contractually specified components, and simplifies hedge documentation and effectiveness assessment. The guidance will be effective at the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal 2020 and will require a modified retrospective approach on existing cash flow and net investment hedges. The presentation and disclosure requirements will be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and the timing of adoption.
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the accounting for income tax effects of intercompany sales or transfers of assets other than inventory. The guidance requires entities to recognize the income tax impact of an intra-entity sale or transfer of an asset other than inventory when the sale or transfer occurs, rather than when the asset has been sold to an outside party. The guidance will require a modified retrospective application with a cumulative catch-up adjustment to opening retained earnings at the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal 2019.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to stock-based compensation, which changes the accounting and classification of excess tax benefits and minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards. This guidance requires that excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to stock-based compensation be prospectively reflected as income tax expense in our consolidated statement of earnings instead of additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheet. Additionally, within our consolidated statement of cash flows, this guidance requires excess tax benefits to be presented as an operating activity, rather than a financing activity, in the same manner as other cash flows related to income taxes. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The primary impact of the adoption was the recognition of excess tax benefits that reduced income tax expenses by $6.1 million and $50.5 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, respectively, instead of additional paid-in capital. As a result, net income increased $6.1 million and $50.5 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, respectively, and basic and diluted earnings per share had no impact and increased $0.04 for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, respectively. Excess tax benefits of $69.4 million, for the three quarters ended July 2, 2017, previously reported in financing activities have been reclassified to operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance for financial liabilities resulting from selling prepaid stored value products that are redeemable at third-party merchants. Under the new guidance, expected breakage amounts associated with these products must be recognized proportionately in earnings as redemption occurs. Our current accounting policy of applying the remote method

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to all of our stored value cards, including cards redeemable at the third-party licensed locations, will no longer be allowed. We will adopt and implement the provisions of this guidance and the new revenue recognition standard issued by the FASB, as discussed below, in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition and measurement of leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize a lease liability, which represents the discounted obligation to make future minimum lease payments, and a corresponding right-of-use asset on the balance sheet for most leases. The guidance retains the current accounting for lessors and does not make significant changes to the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows by a lessee. Enhanced disclosures will also be required to give financial statement users the ability to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. In July 2018, the FASB issued an alternative method that permits application of the new guidance at the beginning of the year of adoption. This is in addition to the method of applying the new guidance retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented. The guidance will be effective for us at the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal 2020, with optional practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and the method of adoption. We expect this adoption will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets but will likely have an insignificant impact on our consolidated statements of earnings. In preparation for the adoption of the guidance, we are in the process of implementing controls and key system changes to enable the preparation of financial information.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance outlining a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers that supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption (“modified retrospective method”). We are currently evaluating the overall impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. Based on our continued assessment, which may identify other accounting impacts, we have determined the adoption will change the timing of recognition and classification of our stored value card breakage income, which is currently recognized using the remote method and recorded in interest income and other, net. The new guidance will require application of the proportional method and classification within total net revenues on our consolidated statements of earnings. Additionally, the new guidance requires enhanced disclosures, including revenue recognition policies to identify performance obligations to customers and significant judgments in measurement and recognition. We will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 utilizing the modified retrospective method.
Note 2:
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Fiscal 2018
On March 23, 2018, we sold our company-operated retail store assets and operations in Brazil to SouthRock converting these operations to a fully licensed market, for a total of $48.2 million. This transaction resulted in a pre-tax loss of $8.5 million, which was included in net gain from divestiture of certain operations on our consolidated statements of earnings.
On December 31, 2017, we acquired the remaining 50% interest of our East China joint venture (“East China”) from President Chain Store (Hong Kong) Holding Ltd. and Kai Yu (BVI) collectively, “Uni-President Group” or “UPG”, for approximately $1.4 billion. Approximately $90.5 million of pre-existing liabilities owed by East China to Starbucks were effectively settled upon the acquisition. Acquiring the remaining interest of East China, which operates over 1,400 stores in the Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces, builds on the Company's ongoing investment in China. The estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on third party valuation and analysis performed by management. The valuation of certain assets and liabilities is preliminary and are subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Concurrently, with the purchase of our East China joint venture, we sold our 50% interest in President Starbucks Coffee Taiwan Limited, our joint venture operations in Taiwan, to UPG for approximately $181.2 million. The transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $156.6 million which was included in net gain from divestiture of certain operations on our consolidated statements of earnings.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the total consideration to the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2017, which are reported within our China/Asia Pacific segment (in millions):
Consideration:
 
 
Cash paid for UPG 50% equity interest
 
$
1,440.8

Fair value of our pre-existing 50% equity interest
 
1,440.8

Settlement of pre-existing liabilities
 
90.5

Total consideration
 
$
2,972.1

 
 
 
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
129.5

Accounts receivable
 
14.3

Inventories
 
16.1

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
20.6

Property, plant and equipment
 
254.1

Other long-term assets
 
44.6

Other intangible assets
 
818.0

Goodwill
 
2,164.1

Total assets acquired
 
3,461.3

Accounts payable
 
34.7

Accrued liabilities
 
187.7

Stored value card liability
 
21.7

Other long-term liabilities
 
245.1

Total liabilities assumed
 
489.2

Total consideration
 
$
2,972.1


As a result of this acquisition, we remeasured the carrying value of our preexisting 50% equity method investment to fair value, which resulted in a total gain of $1.4 billion that is not subject to income tax, and was presented as gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture on our consolidated statements of earnings. The fair value of $1.4 billion was calculated using an income approach, which was based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a fair value measurement categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows included projected revenue growth and operating expenses, as well as the selection of an appropriate discount rate. Estimates of revenue growth and operating expenses were based on internal projections and considered the historical performance of stores, local market economics and the business environments impacting store performance. The discount rate applied was based on East China's weighted-average cost of capital and included company-specific and size risk premiums.

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are reported within our China/Asia Pacific segment. Other current and long-term assets acquired primarily include lease deposits and prepaid rent. Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities assumed primarily include deferred income tax, dividend payable, accrued payroll, income tax payable and accrued occupancy costs.

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to reacquired rights to operate stores exclusively in East China. The reacquired rights of $798.0 million represent the fair value calculated over the remaining original contractual period and will be amortized on a straight-line basis through September 2022. Amortization expense for these definite-lived intangible assets for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018 was $44.3 million and $88.8 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense is approximately $42.7 million in fiscal 2018, $170.7 million each year for the next three years and approximately $163.8 million in the final year of fiscal 2022.

Goodwill represents the intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the acquired customer base, the acquired workforce including store partners in the region that have strong relationships with these customers, and the existing geographic retail and online presence. The entire balance was allocated to the China/Asia Pacific segment and is not deductible for income tax purposes. Due to foreign currency translation, the balance of goodwill related to the acquisition decreased $37.9 million since the date of acquisition to $2.1 billion as of July 1, 2018.

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The table below summarizes our estimated minimum future rental payments under the acquired non-cancelable operating leases as of July 1, 2018 (in millions):
 
Operating Leases
Year 1
$
69.8

Year 2
60.8

Year 3
52.7

Year 4
45.1

Year 5
35.9

Thereafter
78.3

Total minimum lease payments
$
342.6


We began consolidating East China's results of operations and cash flows into our consolidated financial statements after December 31, 2017. For the quarter ended and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, East China's revenue included in our consolidated statements of earnings was $301.0 million and $602.6 million, respectively. For the quarter ended and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, East China's net earnings included in our consolidated statements of earnings was $19.2 million and $45.5 million, respectively.
The following table provides the supplemental pro forma revenue and net earnings of the combined entity had the acquisition date of East China been October 3, 2016, the first day of our first quarter of fiscal 2017, rather than the end of our first quarter of fiscal 2018 (in millions):
 
 
Pro Forma (unaudited)
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017 (1)
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017 (1)
Revenue
 
$
6,310.3

 
$
5,896.5

 
$
18,686.8

 
$
17,360.6

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
 
802.9

 
773.1

 
2,494.5

 
3,331.6

(1) 
The pro forma net earnings attributable to Starbucks for fiscal 2017 includes the acquisition-related gain of $2.5 million and $1,376.4 million and transaction and integration costs of $18.3 million and $30.7 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 2, 2017, respectively.
The amounts in the supplemental pro forma earnings for the periods presented above fully eliminate intercompany transactions, apply our accounting policies and reflect adjustments for additional occupancy costs as well as depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the same fair value adjustments to leases, property, plant and equipment and acquired intangibles had been applied on October 3, 2016. These pro forma results are unaudited and are not necessarily indicative of results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisition actually closed in the prior year period or indicative of the results of operations for any future period.
During the three quarters ended July 1, 2018, we incurred approximately $3.5 million of acquisition-related costs, such as regulatory, legal, and advisory fees, which were recorded in general and administrative expenses.
On December 11, 2017, we sold the assets associated with our Tazo brand including Tazo® signature recipes, intellectual property and inventory to Unilever for a total of $383.8 million. The transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $347.9 million, which was included in the net gain from divestiture of certain operations on our consolidated statements of earnings. Results from Tazo operations prior to the sale are reported primarily in Channel Development.
Fiscal 2017
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we sold our company-operated retail store assets and operations in Singapore to Maxim's Caterers Limited, converting these operations to a fully licensed market, for a total of $119.9 million. This transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $83.9 million, which was included in interest income and other, net on our consolidated statements of earnings. An insignificant settlement related to the divestiture was received in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and included in gains from divestiture of certain operations on our consolidated statements of earnings.

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Note 3:
Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest Rates
We are subject to interest rate volatility relating to our debt issuances. From time to time, we enter into swap agreements to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
To hedge the variability in cash flows due to changes in benchmark interest rates, we enter into interest rate swap agreements related to anticipated debt issuances. These agreements are cash settled at the time of the pricing of the related debt. The effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and is subsequently reclassified to interest expense over the life of the related debt.
To hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of our fixed-rate debt, we enter into interest rate swap agreements, which are designated as fair value hedges. The changes in fair values of these derivative instruments and the offsetting changes in fair values of the underlying hedged debt are recorded in interest expense and have an insignificant impact on our condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Refer to Note 8, Debt, for additional information on our long-term debt.
Foreign Currency
To reduce cash flow volatility from foreign currency fluctuations, we enter into forward and swap contracts to hedge portions of cash flows of anticipated intercompany royalty payments, inventory purchases, and intercompany borrowing and lending activities. The effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is recorded in AOCI and is subsequently reclassified to revenue, cost of sales including occupancy costs, or interest income and other, net, respectively, when the hedged exposure affects net earnings.  
From time to time, we enter into forward contracts or use foreign currency-denominated debt to hedge the currency exposure of our net investment in certain international operations. The effective portion of these instruments' gain or loss is recorded in AOCI and is subsequently reclassified to net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated.
Foreign currency forward and swap contracts not designated as hedging instruments are used to mitigate the foreign exchange risk of certain other balance sheet items. Gains and losses from these derivatives are largely offset by the financial impact of translating foreign currency denominated payables and receivables; these gains and losses are recorded in interest income and other, net.
Commodities
Depending on market conditions, we may enter into coffee futures contracts and collars (the combination of a purchased call option and a sold put option) to hedge a portion of anticipated cash flows under our price-to-be-fixed green coffee contracts, which are described further in Note 5, Inventories. The effective portion of each derivative's gain or loss is recorded in AOCI and is subsequently reclassified to cost of sales including occupancy costs when the hedged exposure affects net earnings.
To mitigate the price uncertainty of a portion of our future purchases, primarily of dairy products, diesel fuel and other commodities, we enter into swap contracts, futures and collars that are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses from these derivatives are recorded in interest income and other, net to help offset price fluctuations on our beverage, food, packaging and transportation costs, which are included in cost of sales including occupancy costs on our consolidated statements of earnings.

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Gains and losses on derivative contracts and foreign currency-denominated debt designated as hedging instruments included in AOCI and expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months, net of tax (in millions):
 
Net Gains/(Losses)
Included in AOCI
 
Net Gains/(Losses) Expected to be Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings within 12 Months
 
Outstanding Contract/Debt Remaining Maturity
(Months)
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Oct 1,
2017
 
 
Cash Flow Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rates
$
16.2

 
$
17.6

 
$
3.6

 
90
Cross-currency swaps
(12.7
)
 
(6.0
)
 
—

 
77
Foreign currency - other
6.6

 
(9.1
)
 
3.9

 
36
Coffee
(0.1
)
 
(6.6
)
 
(0.1
)
 
8
Net Investment Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency
16.0

 
16.2

 
—

 
0
Foreign currency debt
(11.0
)
 
(2.2
)
 
—

 
69
Pretax gains and losses on derivative contracts and foreign-denominated long-term debt designated as hedging instruments recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassifications from AOCI to earnings (in millions):
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Gains/(Losses)
Recognized in
OCI Before Reclassifications
 
Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from
AOCI to Earnings
 
Gains/(Losses)
Recognized in
OCI Before Reclassifications
 
Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from
AOCI to Earnings
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
Cash Flow Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rates
$
4.7

 
$
—

 
$
1.2

 
$
1.2

 
$
1.5

 
$
—

 
$
3.6

 
$
3.6

Cross-currency swaps
19.7

 
5.9

 
18.5

 
1.6

 
(16.4
)
 
58.5

 
(8.1
)
 
55.8

Foreign currency - other
21.7

 
(10.6
)
 
(0.8
)
 
4.2

 
15.6

 
15.9

 
(5.7
)
 
12.2

Coffee
(0.1
)
 
(10.7
)
 
(0.5
)
 
0.7

 
(0.1
)
 
(9.8
)
 
(7.3
)
 
(0.3
)
Net Investment Hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency
—

 
2.7

 
—

 
—

 
(0.1
)
 
28.2

 
—

 
—

Foreign currency debt
32.4

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(11.7
)
 
(9.6
)
 
—

 
—

Pretax gains and losses on non-designated derivatives and designated fair value hedging instruments recognized in earnings (in millions):
 
Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Earnings
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
Non-Designated Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency - other
$
(1.3
)
 
$
6.6

 
$
(2.4
)
 
$
10.0

Dairy
0.1

 
(0.6
)
 
(1.9
)
 
2.2

Diesel fuel and other commodities
2.0

 
(1.4
)
 
2.9

 
(0.9
)
Designated Fair Value Hedging Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
(5.1
)
 
(4.8
)
 
(28.5
)
 
(4.8
)

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Notional amounts of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions):
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Interest rate swap
$
1,250

 
$
750

Cross-currency swaps
464

 
514

Foreign currency - other
1,043

 
901

Coffee
4

 
—

Dairy
34

 
14

Diesel fuel and other commodities
17

 
41

Fair value of outstanding derivative contracts (in millions):
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Designated Derivative Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rates
$
1.5

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Cross-currency swaps
—

 
12.4

 
14.0

 
9.8

Foreign currency - other
12.9

 
7.7

 
3.7

 
20.8

Coffee
—

 
—

 
0.1

 
—

Net investment hedges
—

 
0.3

 
—

 
—

Interest rate swap
—

 
—

 
34.4

 
3.8

Non-designated Derivative Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency
15.9

 
15.8

 
7.2

 
1.4

Dairy
0.2

 
—

 
0.9

 
2.4

Diesel fuel and other commodities
1.5

 
1.6

 
0.3

 
0.3

Additional disclosures related to cash flow gains and losses included in AOCI, as well as subsequent reclassifications to earnings, are included in Note 9, Equity.

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Note 4:
Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Balance at
July 1, 2018
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant 
Other Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,892.1

 
$
1,892.1

 
$
—

 
$
—

Short-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
11.8

 
—

 
11.8

 
—

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
1.4

 
—

 
1.4

 
—

Total available-for-sale securities
13.2

 
—

 
13.2

 
—

Trading securities
71.3

 
71.3

 
—

 
—

Total short-term investments
84.5

 
71.3

 
13.2

 
—

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
25.1

 
0.8

 
24.3

 
—

Long-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency obligations
5.9

 
—

 
5.9

 
—

Corporate debt securities
108.9

 
—

 
108.9

 
—

Auction rate securities
5.9

 
—

 
—

 
5.9

Foreign government obligations
3.6

 
—

 
3.6

 
—

U.S. government treasury securities
103.6

 
103.6

 
—

 
—

State and local government obligations
4.8

 
—

 
4.8

 
—

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
28.7

 
—

 
28.7

 
—

Total long-term investments
261.4

 
103.6

 
151.9

 
5.9

Other long-term assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
6.9

 
—

 
6.9

 
—

Total assets
$
2,270.0

 
$
2,067.8

 
$
196.3

 
$
5.9

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
$
7.0

 
$
1.2

 
$
5.8

 
$
—

Other long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
53.6

 
—

 
53.6

 
—

Total liabilities
$
60.6

 
$
1.2

 
$
59.4

 
$
—



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Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Balance at
Oct 1, 2017
 
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant 
Other Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,462.3

 
$
2,462.3

 
$
—

 
$
—

Short-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency obligations
7.5

 
—

 
7.5

 
—

Commercial paper
2.0

 
—

 
2.0

 
—

Corporate debt securities
49.4

 
—

 
49.4

 
—

Foreign government obligations
7.1

 
—

 
7.1

 
—

U.S. government treasury securities
81.4

 
81.4

 
—

 
—

State and local government obligations
2.0

 
—

 
2.0

 
—

Certificates of deposit
2.3

 
—

 
2.3

 
—

Total available-for-sale securities
151.7

 
81.4

 
70.3

 
—

Trading securities
76.9

 
76.9

 
—

 
—

Total short-term investments
228.6

 
158.3

 
70.3

 
—

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
13.4

 
0.1

 
13.3

 
—

Long-term investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency obligations
21.8

 
—

 
21.8

 
—

Corporate debt securities
207.4

 
—

 
207.4

 
—

Auction rate securities
5.9

 
—

 
—

 
5.9

Foreign government obligations
17.1

 
—

 
17.1

 
—

U.S. government treasury securities
127.4

 
127.4

 
—

 
—

State and local government obligations
7.0

 
—

 
7.0

 
—

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
155.7

 
—

 
155.7

 
—

Total long-term investments
542.3

 
127.4

 
409.0

 
5.9

Other long-term assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
24.4

 
—

 
24.4

 
—

Total assets
$
3,271.0

 
$
2,748.1

 
$
517.0

 
$
5.9

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
$
16.4

 
$
2.5

 
$
13.9

 
$
—

Other long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
22.1

 
—

 
22.1

 
—

Total liabilities
$
38.5

 
$
2.5

 
$
36.0

 
$
—

There were no material transfers between levels, and there was no significant activity within Level 3 instruments during the periods presented. The fair values of any financial instruments presented above exclude the impact of netting assets and liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists.
Gross unrealized holding gains and losses on investments were not material as of July 1, 2018 and October 1, 2017.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the condensed consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, equity and cost method investments and other assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired.

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For goodwill related to our Switzerland retail reporting unit, we initially recorded an impairment charge of $17.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2017. This was primarily due to the impacts of the strength of the Swiss franc, continued shift of consumer behaviors to neighboring countries and the relocations of certain businesses sustaining beyond our projections and indicating the reporting unit's carrying value would not be fully recovered. Since then, the operational investments and improvements we have made have not sufficiently slowed the performance decline, and we recorded an additional impairment charge of $28.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The remaining goodwill balance for this reporting unit was $8.9 million as of July 1, 2018.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2017, management finalized its long-term strategy for the Teavana reporting unit. The plan emphasizes sales of premium TeavanaTM/MC tea products at Starbucks branded stores and, to a lesser extent, consumer product channels. This change in strategic direction triggered an impairment test first of the retail store assets and then an impairment test of the goodwill asset, which also coincided with our annual goodwill testing process. The retail store assets were determined to be fully impaired, which resulted in a charge of $33.0 million. For goodwill, we utilized a combination of income and market approaches to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit. These approaches used primarily unobservable inputs, including discount, sales growth and royalty rates and valuation multiples of a selection of similar publicly traded companies, which are considered Level 3 fair value measurements. We then compared the implied fair value with the carrying value and recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $69.3 million, thus reducing goodwill of the Teavana reporting unit to $398.3 million as of July 2, 2017. During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, we dissolved the Teavana reporting unit due to completing the majority of the retail store closures. As a result, we reorganized the Teavana business and allocated the remaining $398.3 million of goodwill to other reporting units, primarily within the Americas segment, based on a relative fair value approach. Other intangible assets of $117.2 million, consisting primarily of the indefinite-lived tradename and definite-lived tea recipes, were also tested, and no impairment losses were recorded.
The estimated fair value of our long-term debt based on the quoted market price (Level 2) is included at Note 8, Debt. Other than the aforementioned fair value adjustments, there were no other material fair value adjustments during the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017.
Note 5:
Inventories (in millions)
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
 
Jul 2, 2017
Coffee:
 
 
 
 
 
Unroasted
$
624.5

 
$
541.0

 
$
614.7

Roasted
267.6

 
301.1

 
258.4

Other merchandise held for sale
248.1

 
301.1

 
261.3

Packaging and other supplies
247.2

 
220.8

 
222.9

Total
$
1,387.4

 
$
1,364.0

 
$
1,357.3

Other merchandise held for sale includes, among other items, serveware and tea. Inventory levels vary due to seasonality, commodity market supply and price fluctuations.
As of July 1, 2018, we had committed to purchasing green coffee totaling $843 million under fixed-price contracts and an estimated $343 million under price-to-be-fixed contracts. As of July 1, 2018, approximately $4 million of our price-to-be fixed contracts were effectively fixed through the use of futures contracts. Price-to-be-fixed contracts are purchase commitments whereby the quality, quantity, delivery period, and other negotiated terms are agreed upon, but the date, and therefore the price, at which the base “C” coffee commodity price component will be fixed has not yet been established. For most contracts, either Starbucks or the seller has the option to “fix” the base “C” coffee commodity price prior to the delivery date. For other contracts, Starbucks and the seller may agree upon pricing parameters determined by the base “C” coffee commodity price. Until prices are fixed, we estimate the total cost of these purchase commitments. We believe, based on relationships established with our suppliers in the past, the risk of non-delivery on these purchase commitments is remote.

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Note 6:
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (in millions)

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Income tax receivable
$
956.3

 
$
68.0

Other prepaid expenses and current assets
408.3

 
290.1

Total prepaid expenses and current assets
$
1,364.6

 
$
358.1


Property, Plant and Equipment, net
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Land
$
46.8

 
$
46.9

Buildings
549.7

 
481.7

Leasehold improvements
7,103.5

 
6,401.0

Store equipment
2,314.4

 
2,110.7

Roasting equipment
629.9

 
619.8

Furniture, fixtures and other
1,634.9

 
1,514.1

Work in progress
521.8

 
409.8

Property, plant and equipment, gross
12,801.0

 
11,584.0

Accumulated depreciation
(7,111.4
)
 
(6,664.5
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
5,689.6

 
$
4,919.5


Accrued Liabilities
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Accrued compensation and related costs
$
637.2

 
$
524.5

Accrued occupancy costs
168.9

 
151.3

Accrued taxes
280.1

 
226.6

Accrued dividends payable
491.9

 
429.5

Accrued capital and other operating expenditures
742.6

 
602.6

Total accrued liabilities
$
2,320.7

 
$
1,934.5


Other Long-Term Liabilities
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Deferred income taxes, net
$
362.6

 
$
6.3

Other long-term liabilities
1,122.1

 
749.0

Total other long-term liabilities
$
1,484.7

 
$
755.3


Note 7: Other Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Indefinite-lived intangible assets
(in millions)
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
Trade names, trademarks and patents
$
213.7

 
$
212.1

Other indefinite-lived intangible assets
15.1

 
15.1

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets
$
228.8

 
$
227.2



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Finite-lived intangible assets
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
(in millions)
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
Acquired and reacquired rights
$
1,117.3

 
$
(275.8
)
 
$
841.5

 
$
328.8

 
$
(154.2
)
 
$
174.6

Acquired trade secrets and processes
27.6

 
(15.8
)
 
11.8

 
27.6

 
(13.7
)
 
13.9

Trade names, trademarks and patents
32.0

 
(19.0
)
 
13.0

 
31.5

 
(17.6
)
 
13.9

Licensing agreements
14.7

 
(4.9
)
 
9.8

 
14.4

 
(3.8
)
 
10.6

Other finite-lived intangible assets
26.4

 
(8.4
)
 
18.0

 
6.7

 
(5.5
)
 
1.2

Total finite-lived intangible assets
$
1,218.0

 
$
(323.9
)
 
$
894.1

 
$
409.0

 
$
(194.8
)
 
$
214.2

Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $58.6 million and $131.4 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, respectively, and $14.3 million and $42.8 million for the quarter and three quarters ended July 2, 2017, respectively.
Estimated future amortization expense as of July 1, 2018 (in millions):
Fiscal Year Ending
 
2018 (excluding the nine months ended July 1, 2018)
$
56.7

2019
224.8

2020
225.7

2021
202.3

2022
169.2

Thereafter
15.4

Total estimated future amortization expense
$
894.1

Additional disclosure regarding changes in our intangible assets due to acquisitions is included at Note 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures.
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment (in millions):
 
Americas
 
China/Asia Pacific
 
EMEA
 
Channel
Development
 
All Other Segments
 
Total
Goodwill balance at October 1, 2017
$
213.1

 
$
850.2

 
$
37.2

 
$
23.8

 
$
414.9

 
$
1,539.2

Acquisition/(divestiture)
—

 
2,164.1

 
—

 
(1.5
)
 
—

 
2,162.6

Impairment
—

 
—

 
(28.5
)
 
—

 
—

 
(28.5
)
Other
285.3

 
69.9

 
11.5

 
6.0

 
(398.4
)
 
(25.7
)
Goodwill balance at July 1, 2018
$
498.4

 
$
3,084.2

 
$
20.2

 
$
28.3

 
$
16.5

 
$
3,647.6

“Other” consists of changes in the goodwill balance resulting from transfers between segments due to the dissolution of the Teavana reporting unit as well as foreign currency translation, as applicable. During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Teavana reporting unit was dissolved due to completing the majority of the retail store closures outlined in management’s long-term strategy. The related goodwill balance of $398.3 million was allocated to other reporting units selling Teavana-branded products, primarily Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores, based on a relative fair value approach.
Note 8:
Debt
Short-term Debt
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $3 billion, with individual maturities that may vary but not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. Amounts outstanding under the commercial paper program are required to be backstopped by available commitments under our

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credit facility. The proceeds from borrowings under our commercial paper program may be used for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, business expansion, payment of cash dividends on our common stock and share repurchases. As of July 1, 2018, we had $300.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the program.
Long-term Debt
Components of long-term debt including the associated interest rates and related estimated fair values by calendar maturity (in millions, except interest rates):
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Oct 1, 2017
 
Stated Interest Rate
Effective Interest Rate (1)
Issuance
Amount
Estimated Fair Value
 
Amount
Estimated Fair Value
 
2018 notes
$
350.0

$
349

 
$
350.0

$
352

 
2.000
%
2.012
%
2020 notes(2)
500.0

489

 
—

—

 
2.200
%
2.228
%
2021 notes
500.0

486

 
500.0

501

 
2.100
%
2.293
%
2021 notes
250.0

243

 
250.0

250

 
2.100
%
1.600
%
2022 notes
500.0

486

 
500.0

508

 
2.700
%
2.819
%
2023 notes(5)
750.0

758

 
750.0

806

 
3.850
%
2.859
%
2023 notes(3)
1,000.0

981

 
—

—

 
3.100
%
3.107
%
2024 notes(4)
768.0

767

 
755.3

760

 
0.372
%
0.462
%
2026 notes
500.0

448

 
500.0

481

 
2.450
%
2.511
%
2028 notes(3)
600.0

577

 
—

—

 
3.500
%
3.529
%
2045 notes
350.0

336

 
350.0

381

 
4.300
%
4.348
%
2047 notes(2)
500.0

434

 
—

—

 
3.750
%
3.765
%
Total
6,568.0

6,354

 
3,955.3

4,039

 
 
 
Aggregate debt issuance costs and unamortized premium, net
(35.4
)
 
 
(17.5
)
 
 
 
 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustment(5)
(33.7
)
 
 
(5.2
)
 
 
 
 
Total
$
6,498.9

 
 
$
3,932.6

 
 
 
 
(1) 
Includes the effects of the amortization of any premium or discount and any gain or loss upon settlement of related treasury locks or forward-starting interest rate swaps utilized to hedge the interest rate risk prior to the debt issuance.
(2) 
Issued in November 2017.
(3) 
Issued in February 2018.
(4) 
Japanese yen-denominated long-term debt.
(5) 
Amount represents the change in fair value due to changes in benchmark interest rates related to our 2023 notes. Refer to Note 3, Derivative Financial Instruments, for additional information on our interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge.
The indentures under which the above notes were issued require us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including limits on future liens and sale and leaseback transactions on certain material properties. As of July 1, 2018, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants.

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The following table summarizes our long-term debt maturities as of July 1, 2018 by fiscal year (in millions):
Fiscal Year
Total
2019
$
350.0

2020
—

2021
1,250.0

2022
500.0

2023
1,000.0

Thereafter
3,468.0

Total
$
6,568.0

Note 9:
Equity
Changes in total equity (in millions):
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Attributable to Starbucks
 
Noncontrolling interests
 
Total Equity
 
Attributable to Starbucks
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
Total Equity
Beginning balance of total equity
$
5,450.1

 
$
6.9

 
$
5,457.0

 
$
5,884.0

 
$
6.7

 
$
5,890.7

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
3,762.8

 
(0.9
)
 
3,761.9

 
2,096.1

 
(0.6
)
 
2,095.5

Translation adjustment and other, net of reclassifications and tax
(49.9
)
 
—

 
(49.9
)
 
(76.1
)
 
—

 
(76.1
)
Unrealized gains/(losses), net of reclassifications and tax
2.8

 
—

 
2.8

 
(0.6
)
 
—

 
(0.6
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(47.1
)
 
—

 
(47.1
)
 
(76.7
)
 
—

 
(76.7
)
Stock-based compensation expense
187.4

 
—

 
187.4

 
150.1

 
—

 
150.1

Exercise of stock options/vesting of RSUs
47.6

 
—

 
47.6

 
108.0

 
—

 
108.0

Sale of common stock
23.9

 
—

 
23.9

 
21.6

 
—

 
21.6

Repurchase of common stock
(4,111.5
)
 
—

 
(4,111.5
)
 
(1,254.1
)
 
—

 
(1,254.1
)
Cash dividends declared
(1,322.5
)
 
—

 
(1,322.5
)
 
(1,085.6
)
 
—

 
(1,085.6
)
Ending balance of total equity
$
3,990.7

 
$
6.0

 
$
3,996.7

 
$
5,843.4

 
$
6.1

 
$
5,849.5


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Changes in AOCI by component, net of tax (in millions):
Quarter Ended
 
 Available-for-Sale Securities
 
 Cash Flow Hedges
 
 Net Investment Hedges
 
Translation Adjustment and Other
 
Total
July 1, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period
$
(5.0
)
 
$
(10.7
)
 
$
(19.1
)
 
$
67.7

 
$
32.9

Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications
(0.4
)
 
35.6

 
24.1

 
(280.6
)
 
(221.3
)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings
0.6

 
(14.9
)
 
—

 
—

 
(14.3
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks
0.2

 
20.7

 
24.1

 
(280.6
)
 
(235.6
)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period
$
(4.8
)
 
$
10.0

 
$
5.0

 
$
(212.9
)
 
$
(202.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period
$
(5.3
)
 
$
21.6

 
$
11.3

 
$
(234.0
)
 
$
(206.4
)
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications
1.0

 
(12.7
)
 
1.7

 
36.2

 
26.2

Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings
0.8

 
(5.7
)
 
—

 
—

 
(4.9
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks
1.8

 
(18.4
)
 
1.7

 
36.2

 
21.3

Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period
$
(3.5
)
 
$
3.2

 
$
13.0

 
$
(197.8
)
 
$
(185.1
)

Three Quarters Ended
 
 Available-for-Sale Securities
 
 Cash Flow Hedges
 
 Net Investment Hedges
 
Translation Adjustment and Other
 
Total
July 1, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period
$
(2.5
)
 
$
(4.1
)
 
$
14.0

 
$
(163.0
)
 
$
(155.6
)
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications
(4.7
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(9.0
)
 
(66.8
)
 
(81.1
)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings
2.4

 
14.7

 
—

 
16.9

 
34.0

Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks
(2.3
)
 
14.1

 
(9.0
)
 
(49.9
)
 
(47.1
)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period
$
(4.8
)
 
$
10.0

 
$
5.0

 
$
(212.9
)
 
$
(202.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, beginning of period
$
1.1

 
$
10.9

 
$
1.3

 
$
(121.7
)
 
$
(108.4
)
Net gains/(losses) recognized in OCI before reclassifications
(6.9
)
 
48.5

 
11.7

 
(76.1
)
 
(22.8
)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to earnings
2.3

 
(56.2
)
 
—

 
—

 
(53.9
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Starbucks
(4.6
)
 
(7.7
)
 
11.7

 
(76.1
)
 
(76.7
)
Net gains/(losses) in AOCI, end of period
$
(3.5
)
 
$
3.2

 
$
13.0

 
$
(197.8
)
 
$
(185.1
)


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Impact of reclassifications from AOCI on the consolidated statements of earnings (in millions):
Quarter Ended
AOCI
Components
 
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
 
Affected Line Item in
the Statements of Earnings
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities
 
$
(0.9
)
 
$
(1.2
)
 
Interest income and other, net
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate hedges
 
1.2

 
1.2

 
Interest expense
Cross-currency swaps
 
18.5

 
1.5

 
Interest income and other, net
Foreign currency hedges
 
0.5

 
1.2

 
Revenues
Foreign currency/coffee hedges
 
(1.8
)
 
3.7

 
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
 
 
17.5

 
6.4

 
Total before tax
 
 
(3.2
)
 
(1.5
)
 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
14.3

 
$
4.9

 
Net of tax
Three Quarters Ended
AOCI
Components
 
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
 
Affected Line Item in
the Statements of Earnings
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities
 
$
(3.3
)
 
$
(3.2
)
 
Interest income and other, net
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate hedges
 
3.6

 
3.6

 
Interest expense
Cross-currency swaps
 
(8.1
)
 
55.6

 
Interest income and other, net
Foreign currency hedges
 
(1.3
)
 
3.7

 
Revenues
Foreign currency/coffee hedges
 
(11.7
)
 
8.2

 
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
Gains/(losses) on net investment hedges
 
—

 
—

 
Interest income and other, net
Translation adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brazil
 
(24.1
)
 
—

 
Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations
East China joint venture
 
7.2

 
—

 
Gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture
Taiwan joint venture
 
1.4

 
—

 
Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations
Other
 
(1.7
)
 
—

 
Interest income and other, net
 
 
(38.0
)
 
67.9

 
Total before tax
 
 
4.0

 
(14.0
)
 
Tax (expense)/benefit
 
 
$
(34.0
)
 
$
53.9

 
Net of tax
In addition to 2.4 billion shares of authorized common stock with $0.001 par value per share, the Company has authorized 7.5 million shares of preferred stock, none of which was outstanding as of July 1, 2018.
We repurchased 73.0 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $4.1 billion, and 22.4 million shares at a total cost of $1.3 billion for the three quarters ended July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, respectively. On April 26, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors approved an increase of 100 million shares to our ongoing share repurchase program. As of July 1, 2018, 107.3 million shares remained available for repurchase under current authorizations.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.36 per share to be paid on August 24, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2018.

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Note 10:
Employee Stock Plans
As of July 1, 2018, there were 55.6 million shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future equity-based compensation awards and 12.9 million shares available for issuance under our employee stock purchase plan.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings (in millions):
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
Options
$
2.0

 
$
10.1

 
$
23.2

 
$
34.1

Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)
66.4

 
33.8

 
161.7

 
114.7

Total stock-based compensation expense
$
68.4

 
$
43.9

 
$
184.9

 
$
148.8

Stock option and RSU transactions from October 1, 2017 through July 1, 2018 (in millions):
 
 
Stock Options
 
RSUs
Options outstanding/Nonvested RSUs, October 1, 2017
31.4

 
7.6

Granted
3.9

 
9.1

Options exercised/RSUs vested
(5.2
)
 
(3.1
)
Forfeited/expired
(1.4
)
 
(1.8
)
Options outstanding/Nonvested RSUs, July 1, 2018
28.7

 
11.8

Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, as of July 1, 2018
$
24.2

 
$
282.3

Note 11:
Income Taxes
Our interim tax provision is determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate and adjusted for discrete taxable events that may occur during the quarter. We recognize the effects of tax legislation in the period in which the law is enacted. Our deferred tax assets and liabilities are remeasured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years we estimate the related temporary differences to reverse.
On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed and enacted comprehensive tax legislation into law H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the Tax Act. Except for certain provisions, the Tax Act is effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. As a fiscal year U.S. taxpayer, the majority of the provisions will apply to our fiscal 2019, such as eliminating the domestic manufacturing deduction, creating new taxes on certain foreign sourced income and introducing new limitations on certain business deductions. For fiscal 2018 and effective in the first fiscal quarter, the most significant impacts include: lowering of the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate; remeasuring certain net deferred tax liabilities; and requiring the transition tax on the deemed repatriation of certain foreign earnings. The phase in of the lower corporate income tax rate resulted in a blended rate of 24.5% for fiscal 2018, as compared to the previous 35%. The tax rate will be reduced to 21% in subsequent fiscal years. We recorded net income tax benefit for the provisional remeasurement of certain deferred taxes and related amounts of $82 million for the three quarters ended July 1, 2018. Additionally, we recorded a provisional $233 million of income tax expense for the estimated effects of the transition tax, net of adjustments related to uncertain tax positions for the three quarters ended July 1, 2018. Of the total provisional transition tax obligation recorded to date, $237 million of income taxes payable was included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 1, 2018.
Based on our current interpretation of the Tax Act, we made reasonable estimates to record provisional adjustments during fiscal 2018, as described above. Collectively, these items did not have a material impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements. Since we are still accumulating and processing data to finalize the underlying calculations and expect regulators to issue further guidance, among other things, we believe our estimates may change during fiscal 2018. We continue to refine such amounts within the measurement period allowed, which will be completed no later than the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

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Note 12:
Earnings per Share
Calculation of net earnings per common share (“EPS”) — basic and diluted (in millions, except EPS):
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
$
852.5

 
$
691.6

 
$
3,762.8

 
$
2,096.1

Weighted average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation)
1,377.1

 
1,447.7

 
1,397.7

 
1,452.8

Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options and RSUs
11.4

 
11.7

 
12.2

 
12.1

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)
1,388.5

 
1,459.4

 
1,409.9

 
1,464.9

EPS — basic
$
0.62

 
$
0.48

 
$
2.69

 
$
1.44

EPS — diluted
$
0.61

 
$
0.47

 
$
2.67

 
$
1.43

Potential dilutive shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options (both vested and nonvested) and unvested RSUs, calculated using the treasury stock method. The calculation of dilutive shares outstanding excludes out-of-the-money stock options (i.e., such options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common shares for the period) because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. Out-of-the-money stock options totaled approximately 7.9 million and 4.5 million as of July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, respectively.
Note 13:
Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
On April 13, 2010, an organization named Council for Education and Research on Toxics (“Plaintiff”) filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, against the Company and certain other defendants who manufacture, package, distribute or sell brewed coffee. The lawsuit is Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corporation, et al.. On May 9, 2011, the Plaintiff filed an additional lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, against the Company and additional defendants who manufacture, package, distribute or sell packaged coffee. The lawsuit is Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Brad Barry LLC, et al.. Both cases have since been consolidated and now include nearly eighty defendants, which constitute the great majority of the coffee industry in California. Plaintiff alleges that the Company and the other defendants failed to provide warnings for their coffee products of exposure to the chemical acrylamide as required under California Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known as Proposition 65. Plaintiff seeks equitable relief, including providing warnings to consumers of coffee products, as well as civil penalties in the amount of the statutory maximum of two thousand five hundred dollars per day per violation of Proposition 65. The Plaintiff asserts that every consumed cup of coffee, absent a compliant warning, is equivalent to a violation under Proposition 65.
The Company, as part of a joint defense group organized to defend against the lawsuit, disputes the claims of the Plaintiff. Acrylamide is not added to coffee, but is present in all coffee in small amounts (parts per billion) as a byproduct of the coffee bean roasting process. The Company has asserted multiple affirmative defenses. Trial of the first phase of the case commenced on September 8, 2014, and was limited to three affirmative defenses shared by all defendants. On September 1, 2015, the trial court issued a final ruling adverse to defendants on all Phase 1 defenses. Trial of the second phase of the case commenced in the fall of 2017. On May 7, 2018, the trial court issued a ruling adverse to defendants on the Phase 2 defense, the Company's last remaining defense to liability. The case is proceeding to a third phase where there will be trial on damages, remedies and attorneys' fees.
At this stage of the proceedings, prior to a trial on remedies issues, Starbucks is unable to predict or reasonably estimate the potential loss or effect on the Company or its operations. Accordingly, no loss contingency was recorded for this matter. The trial court has discretion to impose zero penalties against the Company or to impose significant statutory penalties. Significant labeling or warning requirements that could potentially be imposed by the trial court may increase our costs and adversely affect sales of our coffee products, as well as involve substantial expense and operational disruption, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial position and our results of operations. Furthermore, a future appellate court decision could reverse the trial court rulings. The outcome and the financial impact of settlement or the trial or appellate court rulings of the case to the Company, if any, cannot be predicted.
Starbucks is party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain employment litigation cases that have been certified as class or collective actions, but, except as noted above, is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Note 14:
Segment Reporting
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our ceo, who is our chief operating decision maker, manages the segments, evaluates financial results and makes key operating decisions.
The table below presents financial information for our reportable operating segments and All Other Segments (in millions):
Quarter Ended
 
Americas
 
China/
Asia Pacific
 
EMEA
 
Channel
Development
 
All Other Segments
 
Segment
Total
July 1, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net revenues
$
4,230.6

 
$
1,229.0

 
$
275.4

 
$
509.0

 
$
66.3

 
$
6,310.3

Depreciation and amortization expenses
159.3

 
120.7

 
8.0

 
0.2

 
1.5

 
289.7

Income from equity investees
—

 
23.5

 
—

 
47.9

 
—

 
71.4

Operating income/(loss)
908.7

 
234.1

 
34.9

 
212.8

 
(9.8
)
 
1,380.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net revenues
$
3,991.9

 
$
840.6

 
$
249.9

 
$
478.7

 
$
100.4

 
$
5,661.5

Depreciation and amortization expenses
152.8

 
51.0

 
7.7

 
0.5

 
3.0

 
215.0

Income from equity investees
—

 
51.8

 
—

 
49.2

 
—

 
101.0

Operating income/(loss)
974.8

 
223.8

 
9.8

 
210.2

 
(112.3
)
 
1,306.3


Three Quarters Ended
 
Americas
 
China/
Asia Pacific
 
EMEA
 
Channel
Development
 
All Other Segments
 
Segment
Total
July 1, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net revenues
$
12,500.2

 
$
3,259.1

 
$
825.3

 
$
1,569.4

 
$
261.9

 
$
18,415.9

Depreciation and amortization expenses
477.7

 
296.0

 
23.8

 
0.9

 
3.2

 
801.6

Income from equity investees
—

 
91.0

 
—

 
122.5

 
—

 
213.5

Operating income/(loss)
2,689.6

 
635.5

 
69.5

 
671.2

 
(154.4
)
 
3,911.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net revenues
$
11,703.7

 
$
2,380.3

 
$
743.9

 
$
1,493.6

 
$
367.0

 
$
16,688.5

Depreciation and amortization expenses
460.6

 
148.9

 
22.9

 
1.7

 
9.3

 
643.4

Income from equity investees
—

 
138.4

 
—

 
131.1

 
—

 
269.5

Operating income/(loss)
2,759.4

 
563.2

 
81.5

 
646.5

 
(127.9
)
 
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All Other Segments includes our Teavana business, and fiscal 2018 results reflect the strategy to close Teavana-branded retail stores announced in fiscal 2017 to focus on sales of premium TeavanaTM/MC tea products at Starbucks branded stores and, to a lesser extent, consumer product channels. The existing portfolio of Teavana stores are expected to be closed during fiscal 2018. Lease exit costs associated with our restructuring efforts will be recognized concurrently with either actual store closures or upon reaching a lease termination agreement with the landlord. Total lease exit costs are expected to be approximately $134.7 million of which $1.5 million and $119.0 million were recorded within restructuring expenses on the consolidated statement of earnings in the quarter and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, respectively. During the first three quarters of 2017, we did not record any restructuring expenses. Previously recorded lease exit costs recorded within restructuring expenses for fiscal year 2017 were $15.7 million.
Reconciliation of total segment operating income to consolidated earnings before income taxes (in millions):
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
 
Jul 1, 2018
 
Jul 2, 2017
Total segment operating income
$
1,380.7

 
$
1,306.3

 
$
3,911.4

 
$
3,922.7

Unallocated corporate operating expenses
(342.5
)
 
(262.1
)
 
(984.5
)
 
(810.6
)
Consolidated operating income
1,038.2

 
1,044.2

 
2,926.9

 
3,112.1

Gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture
2.5

 
—

 
1,376.4

 
—

Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations
—

 
—

 
496.3

 
9.6

Interest income and other, net
31.5

 
31.7

 
155.2

 
114.1

Interest expense
(45.4
)
 
(23.5
)
 
(106.4
)
 
(70.2
)
Earnings before income taxes
$
1,026.8

 
$
1,052.4

 
$
4,848.4

 
$
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Certain statements herein, including statements regarding trends in or expectations relating to the expected effects of our initiatives and plans, as well as trends in or expectations regarding revenues, operating margins, comparable store sales, anticipated net new stores, the effects of foreign currency translation, the East China acquisition, our global coffee alliance with Nestlé, the closure of Teavana stores and other streamlining activities, earnings per share, tax rates, capital expenditures, sales leverage, other financial results, the health, strength and growth of our business overall and of specific businesses or markets, benefits of recent initiatives, investments in our business and partners, including our continued focus on operational excellence, product innovation and digital interactions with our customers, business opportunities and expansion, strategic acquisitions, expenses, dividends, share repurchases, commodity costs and our mitigation strategies, liquidity, cash flow from operations, use of cash and cash requirements, borrowing capacity and use of proceeds, repatriation of cash to the U.S., the potential issuance of debt and applicable interest rate, the expected effects of new accounting pronouncements and the estimated impact of changes in U.S. tax law, including on tax rates, investments funded by these changes, and potential outcomes and effects of legal proceedings, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in U.S. and international economies and currencies, our ability to preserve, grow and leverage our brands, potential negative effects of incidents involving food or beverage-borne illnesses, tampering, adulteration, contamination or mislabeling, potential negative effects of material breaches of our information technology systems to the extent we experience a material breach, material failures of our information technology systems, costs associated with, and the successful execution of, the company's initiatives and plans, including the integration of Starbucks Japan, the integration of East China, the closing of our global coffee alliance with Nestlé and the closure of Teavana stores, the acceptance of the company's products by our customers, the impact of competition, coffee, dairy and other raw materials prices and availability, the effect of legal proceedings, the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and related guidance and regulations that may be promulgated, and other risks detailed in our filings with the SEC, including in Part I Item IA “Risk Factors” in the 10-K.
A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contained in the 10-K.
General
Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. All references to store counts, including data for new store openings, are reported net of store closures, unless otherwise noted.
Overview
Overall, Starbucks net revenue grew 11% to $6.3 billion in its third quarter of fiscal 2018. This was primarily driven by incremental revenues from the ownership change in East China, incremental revenues from 2,015 net new Starbucks® store openings over the last 12 months, favorable foreign currency translation and global comparable store sales growth of 1%. These increases were partially offset by the closure of our Teavana retail stores. Consolidated operating income decreased $6.0 million, or 0.6%, to $1.0 billion. Operating margin declined 190 basis points to 16.5%. This is primarily due to higher investments in our partners (employees), largely in the Americas, product mix shift that is mainly food-related, the impact of our ownership change in East China, and the anti-bias training costs, partially offset by lower restructuring and impairment expenses. On May 29, 2018, we closed our company-operated U.S. stores in the afternoon to conduct anti-bias training for our store and support center partners (employees). The costs to administer this training primarily related to production of training materials and store labor.
Starbucks results for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 reflect the impact of certain restructuring and streamlining efforts, initiated during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, to focus on accelerating growth in high-returning businesses and removing non-core, slow growth activities. These efforts primarily include the acquisition of our East China joint venture, the conversion of our Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil operations to licensed models, the closure of TeavanaTM/MC retail stores and the sale of the Tazo brand, among other actions. These streamlining efforts span across all segments and our corporate functions.

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The Company's largest acquisition to date affects our CAP segment. As a result of acquiring the remaining interest in our East China joint venture at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we began recording 100% of its revenues and expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of earnings at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2018. This is in contrast with our previous joint venture model, where we recorded only revenues and expenses from products sales to and royalties received from East China, as well as our proportionate share of the joint venture's net profit. The change from equity method to consolidation method lowered the operating margin of our Consolidated and CAP segment results, primarily due to incremental depreciation and amortization expenses and lower income from equity investees. We expect its operating margin will be more in line with our other retail operations over time.
Americas revenue grew by 6% to $4.2 billion, primarily driven by incremental revenues from 902 net new store openings over the past 12 months and comparable store sales growth of 1%. Operating income declined $66 million to $909 million and operating margin of 21.5% declined 290 basis points from a year ago, primarily due to higher investments in our store partners, food-related mix shift, and the impact of the May 29th anti-bias training, partially offset by sales leverage.
In our China/Asia Pacific segment, revenues grew by 46% to $1.2 billion, primarily driven by incremental revenues from the impact of our ownership change in East China, incremental revenues from 746 net new stores over the past 12 months, and favorable foreign currency translation. These increases were partially offset by the absence of company-operated store revenue related to the conversion of our Singapore retail operations to fully licensed operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and a 1% decrease in comparable store sales. Operating income grew 5% to $234 million, while operating margin declined 760 basis points to 19.0%, primarily due to the impact of our ownership change in East China.
In our EMEA segment, revenues increased $26 million, or 10%, primarily driven by incremental revenues from the opening of 375 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months and favorable foreign currency translation. Operating margin of 12.7% expanded 880 basis points primarily driven by lapping the prior year partial impairment of goodwill related to our Switzerland retail business and favorable foreign currency impact on cost of sales, partially offset by business process optimization expenses.
Channel Development segment revenues grew by 6% to $509 million, primarily driven by higher sales in packaged coffee, foodservice and international channels and higher premium single-serve products, partially offset by the absence of revenue from the sale of our Tazo brand in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Operating income grew 1% to $213 million, while operating margin declined 210 basis points to 41.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily driven by the impact of streamline activities, including the sale of our Tazo brand, and lower income from our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture.
In December 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation into law H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), which significantly changes existing U.S. tax law and includes numerous provisions that affect our business. As a fiscal year taxpayer, the Company is not subject to the majority of the provisions until fiscal 2019. However, for the first three fiscal quarters and full year fiscal 2018, the Company has applied a blended corporate income tax rate of 24.5% from the previous 35%, and remeasured its U.S. federal net deferred tax liabilities to the newly enacted tax rates. These estimated tax benefits were partially offset by the provisional amount recorded for the one-time repatriation tax on accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and certain equity investments that are indefinitely reinvested. Collectively, the Tax Act did not materially affect the Company’s net earnings during the quarter.
Fiscal 2018 — Financial Outlook for the Year
For fiscal 2018, we expect consolidated revenue growth in the high-single-digits when compared to fiscal 2017, with approximately 2% of net favorability from the acquisition of East China and other streamlining activities such as the sale of our Tazo brand and conversion of our Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil operations to licensed models, as well as the closure of our Teavana retail stores. Revenue growth for fiscal 2018 is expected to be driven by approximately 2,300 net new Starbucks stores worldwide, comparable store sales and our continued focus on operational excellence, product innovation and enhancing our digital interactions with customers. Approximately 1,100 net new store openings will be in our China/Asia Pacific segment, approximately 900 net new stores coming from the Americas segment and the remaining store growth from the EMEA segment. Global comparable store sales growth for fiscal 2018 is expected to be just below our targeted long-term 3% to 5% range.
We expect operating margin to decline moderately as compared to fiscal 2017, when excluding China/Asia Pacific transaction and integration costs as well as restructuring and impairment costs. Inclusive in this decline is incremental investment in our partners (employees) and digital initiatives funded by the savings from the Tax Act as well as the impact of the May 29th anti-bias training.
Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $3.26 to $3.28 for full year fiscal 2018, which includes a $0.99 benefit from the East China acquisition gain, the largest portion of which was recognized in our first quarter of fiscal 2018, and a $0.03 impact as a result of the May 29th anti-bias training for U.S. partners.

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In May 2018, we entered into an agreement to establish a global coffee alliance with Nestlé S.A. (“Nestlé”) to grow the Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice businesses. Nestlé will license the rights to market, sell, and distribute Starbucks products in authorized channels. The change from a company-operated to a licensing model will primarily impact the results of our Channel Development segment. If the transaction (“Nestlé Alliance”) closes in late fiscal 2018, we expect an additional dilutive EPS impact of $0.02-$0.03 to our full year results.
We expect our fiscal 2018 consolidated effective tax rate to be approximately 23%, which includes a 6% benefit from the East China acquisition gain that is not subject to income tax and approximately 5% benefit from the enacted Tax Act. The benefit from the Tax Act included 3% of net expense related to the required transition tax partially offset by a benefit from remeasuring our net deferred tax liabilities. We continue to assess the effects of the Tax Act on our consolidated financial statements, and because of our ongoing assessment, the actual effective tax rate for fiscal 2018 may differ from our initial estimate, primarily due to changes in interpretations of the Tax Act, any legislative or regulatory actions to address questions that arise, any related changes in accounting standards, or any updates or changes to estimates the Company has utilized to calculate the impacts.
Comparable Store Sales
Starbucks comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2018:
 
Quarter Ended Jul 1, 2018
 
Three Quarters Ended Jul 1, 2018
 
Sales
Growth
 
Change in
Transactions
 
Change in
Ticket
 
Sales
Growth
 
Change in
Transactions
 
Change in
Ticket
Consolidated
1%
 
(2)%
 
3%
 
2%
 
(1)%
 
3%
Americas
1%
 
(2)%
 
4%
 
2%
 
(1)%
 
3%
China/Asia Pacific
(1)%
 
(3)%
 
2%
 
1%
 
(1)%
 
2%
EMEA(1)
—%
 
(2)%
 
3%
 
(1)%
 
(4)%
 
3%
(1) Company-operated stores represent 15% of the EMEA segment store portfolio as of July 1, 2018.
Our comparable store sales represent the growth in revenues from Starbucks® company-operated stores open 13 months or longer. Comparable store sales exclude the effect of foreign currency translation. Refer to our Quarterly Store Data also included in Item 2 of Part I of this 10-Q, for additional information on our company-operated and licensed store portfolio.
Results of Operations (in millions)
Revenues

 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
%
Change
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
%
Change
Company-operated stores
$
5,060.4

 
$
4,509.0

 
12.2
%
 
$
14,630.3

 
$
13,173.7

 
11.1
%
Licensed stores
660.6

 
588.3

 
12.3

 
1,968.6

 
1,737.4

 
13.3

CPG, foodservice and other
589.3

 
564.2

 
4.4

 
1,817.0

 
1,777.4

 
2.2

Total net revenues
$
6,310.3

 
$
5,661.5

 
11.5
%
 
$
18,415.9

 
$
16,688.5

 
10.4
%
Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased $649 million compared to a year ago, primarily due to increased revenues from company-operated stores ($551 million). The growth in company-operated store revenues was driven by incremental revenues from the impact of our ownership change in East China ($301 million), incremental revenues from 816 net new Starbucks® company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($243 million) and favorable foreign currency translation ($55 million). Also contributing was a 1% increase in comparable store sales ($30 million), attributable to a 3% increase in average ticket, partially offset by the absence of revenue from the closure of our Teavana retail stores ($35 million) and the sale of our Singapore retail operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 ($30 million).
Licensed store revenue growth also contributed to the increase in total net revenues ($72 million), primarily due to increased product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($72 million), largely due to the opening of 1,199 net new Starbucks® licensed stores over the past 12 months, the conversions of both the Singapore and Taiwan markets to fully licensed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and the first quarter of fiscal 2018, respectively ($13 million), and favorable foreign currency translation ($3 million). These increases were partially offset by the impact of our ownership change in East China ($18 million).

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CPG (consumer packaged goods), foodservice and other revenues increased $25 million, primarily driven by the increase in premium single-serve sales ($14 million), increased sales of packaged coffee ($14 million) and higher sales through our international channels, largely associated with our Americas region ($11 million), partially offset by the absence of revenue from the sale of our Tazo brand in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ($13 million).
Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared with three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 increased $1.7 billion compared to a year ago, primarily due to increased revenues from company-operated stores ($1.5 billion). The growth in company-operated store revenues was driven by incremental revenues from 816 net new Starbucks® company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($668 million), incremental revenues from the impact of our ownership change in East China ($603 million) and a 2% increase in comparable store sales ($196 million), attributable to a 3% increase in average ticket. Also contributing was favorable foreign currency translation ($158 million), partially offset by the absence of revenue from the sale of our Singapore retail operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 ($90 million) and the closure of our Teavana retail stores ($77 million).
Licensed store revenue growth also contributed to the increase in total net revenues ($231 million), primarily due to increased product and equipment sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($214 million), largely due to the opening of 1,199 net new Starbucks® licensed stores over the past 12 months, the conversions of both Singapore and Taiwan markets to fully licensed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and the first quarter of fiscal 2018, respectively ($31 million) and favorable foreign currency translation ($20 million). These increases were partially offset by the impact of our ownership change in East China ($34 million).
CPG (consumer packaged goods), foodservice and other revenues increased $40 million, primarily driven by higher premium single-serve sales ($38 million), increased packaged coffee sales ($29 million), higher revenues through our international channels, largely associated with our Americas region ($20 million) and foodservice sales ($15 million). Partially offsetting these increases was the absence of revenue from the sale of our Tazo brand in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ($47 million).
Operating Expenses

 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Total
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Total
Net Revenues
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
$
2,554.9

 
$
2,249.1

 
40.5
%
 
39.7
%
 
$
7,573.7

 
$
6,685.3

 
41.1
%
 
40.1
%
Store operating expenses
1,825.0

 
1,628.9

 
28.9

 
28.8

 
5,351.6

 
4,853.5

 
29.1

 
29.1

Other operating expenses
148.0

 
142.5

 
2.3

 
2.5

 
424.0

 
422.7

 
2.3

 
2.5

Depreciation and amortization expenses
330.0

 
252.6

 
5.2

 
4.5

 
920.4

 
756.0

 
5.0

 
4.5

General and administrative expenses
468.7

 
325.0

 
7.4

 
5.7

 
1,253.6

 
1,008.2

 
6.8

 
6.0

Restructuring and impairments
16.9

 
120.2

 
0.3

 
2.1

 
179.2

 
120.2

 
1.0

 
0.7

Total operating expenses
5,343.5

 
4,718.3

 
84.7

 
83.3

 
15,702.5

 
13,845.9

 
85.3

 
83.0

Income from equity investees
71.4

 
101.0

 
1.1

 
1.8

 
213.5

 
269.5

 
1.2

 
1.6

Operating income
$
1,038.2

 
$
1,044.2

 
16.5
%
 
18.4
%
 
$
2,926.9

 
$
3,112.1

 
15.9
%
 
18.6
%
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
36.1
%
 
36.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
36.6
%
 
36.8
%
Other operating expenses as a % of non-company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
11.8
%
 
12.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
11.2
%
 
12.0
%
Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues increased 80 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily due to a product-related mix shift (approximately 110 basis points), largely food-related in the Americas segment.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 10 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated store revenues were flat, primarily due to sales leverage

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(approximately 90 basis points) and the impact of our ownership change in East China (approximately 70 basis points), partially offset by increased partner investments (approximately 140 basis points), largely in the Americas segment.
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased 20 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Other operating expenses as a percentage of non-retail revenues decreased 60 basis points, primarily driven by sales leverage (approximately 90 basis points) and lower marketing expenses (approximately 30 basis points), partially offset by costs associated with the previously announced Nestlé Alliance (approximately 40 basis points).
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 70 basis points, primarily due to the ownership change in East China (approximately 70 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 170 basis points, primarily driven by the May 29th anti-bias training (approximately 50 basis points), higher salaries and benefits related to digital platforms, technology infrastructure and innovations (approximately 40 basis points) and the 2018 U.S. stock award (approximately 40 basis points).
Restructuring and impairment expenses decreased $103 million, primarily due to lower restructuring expense recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2017 related to the strategic changes in TeavanaTM/MC retail stores ($103 million) and lapping of the prior year goodwill impairment expense associated with our Switzerland company operated retail reporting unit ($18 million), partially offset by higher asset impairments associated with the decision to close certain company-operated U.S. stores ($17 million).
Income from equity investees decreased $30 million, primarily due to the impact of our ownership changes in East China.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 190 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared with three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues increased 100 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, primarily due to a food-related mix shift (approximately 110 basis points), largely in the Americas segment.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues were flat for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated store revenues decreased 20 basis points, primarily driven by the impact of our ownership change in East China (approximately 50 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased 20 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Other operating expenses as a percentage of non-retail revenues decreased 80 basis points, primarily driven by sales leverage (approximately 90 basis points) and lower marketing expenses (approximately 40 basis points), partially offset by costs associated with the previously announced Nestlé Alliance (approximately 20 basis points).
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 50 basis points, primarily due to the impact of our ownership change in East China (approximately 50 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 80 basis points, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits related to digital platforms, technology infrastructure and innovations (approximately 50 basis points) and the 2018 U.S. stock award (approximately 20 basis points).
Restructuring and impairment expenses increased $59 million, primarily due to higher restructuring expense recorded for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 compared to the first three quarters of fiscal 2017 related to the strategic changes in TeavanaTM/MC retail stores ($27 million), higher asset impairments associated with the decision to close certain company-operated U.S. and Canada stores ($21 million) and higher impairment expense associated with our Switzerland company operated retail reporting unit ($11 million).
Income from equity investees decreased $56 million, primarily due to the impact of our ownership changes in East China and Taiwan joint ventures and lower income from our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture, partially offset by higher South Korea joint venture income.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 270 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.


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Other Income and Expenses 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Total
Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Total
Net Revenues
Operating income
$
1,038.2

 
$
1,044.2

 
16.5
 %
 
18.4
 %
 
$
2,926.9

 
$
3,112.1

 
15.9
 %
 
18.6
 %
Gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture
2.5

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,376.4

 
—

 
7.5

 
—

Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
496.3

 
9.6

 
2.7

 
0.1

Interest income and other, net
31.5

 
31.7

 
0.5

 
0.6

 
155.2

 
114.1

 
0.8

 
0.7

Interest expense
(45.4
)
 
(23.5
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(106.4
)
 
(70.2
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.4
)
Earnings before income taxes
1,026.8

 
1,052.4

 
16.3

 
18.6

 
4,848.4

 
3,165.6

 
26.3

 
19.0

Income tax expense
174.8

 
361.1

 
2.8

 
6.4

 
1,086.5

 
1,070.1

 
5.9

 
6.4

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
852.0

 
691.3

 
13.5

 
12.2

 
3,761.9

 
2,095.5

 
20.4

 
12.6

Net earnings/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(0.5
)
 
(0.3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(0.9
)
 
(0.6
)
 
—

 
—

Net earnings attributable to Starbucks
$
852.5

 
$
691.6

 
13.5
 %
 
12.2
 %
 
$
3,762.8

 
$
2,096.1

 
20.4
 %
 
12.6
 %
Effective tax rate including noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
17.0
 %
 
34.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
22.4
 %
 
33.8
 %
Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Interest expense increased $22 million primarily related to additional interest incurred on long-term debt issued in November 2017 and March 2018.
The effective tax rate for the quarter ended July 1, 2018 was 17.0% compared to 34.3% for the same quarter in fiscal 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the Tax Act (approximately 950 basis points), the gain on the purchase of our East China joint venture that is not subject to income tax (approximately 610 basis points) and lapping the prior year unfavorability from the non-deductible goodwill impairment charges (approximately 200 basis points). The impact from the Tax Act included favorability from the lower corporate income tax rate applied to our fiscal 2018 results (approximately 840 basis points), the remeasurement of our net deferred tax liabilities (approximately 70 basis points) and refining our provisional estimate of the transition tax on our accumulated undistributed foreign earnings (approximately 50 basis points). See Note 11, Income Taxes, for further discussion.
Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Gain resulting from acquisition of joint venture was due to remeasuring our preexisting 50% ownership interest in our East China joint venture to fair value upon acquisition.
Net gain resulting from divestiture of certain operations primarily consists of sales of our Tazo brand and Taiwan joint venture, partially offset by the net loss from the sale of our Brazil retail operations in fiscal 2018. The prior year gain was related to an adjustment associated with estimated indemnifications related to the sale of our Germany retail operations.
Net interest income and other increased $41 million primarily due to recognizing higher breakage income on unredeemed stored value card balances, partially offset by lapping the gain on the sale of our investment in Square, Inc. warrants in the prior year period.
Interest expense increased $36 million primarily related to additional interest incurred on long-term debt issued in November 2017 and March 2018.
The effective tax rate for the three quarters ended July 1, 2018 was 22.4% compared to 33.8% for the same period in fiscal 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the East China acquisition gain that is not subject to income tax (approximately 570 basis points) and the Tax Act (approximately 470 basis points). The impact from the Tax Act included favorability from the lower corporate income tax rate applied to our fiscal 2018 results (approximately 790 basis points) and the remeasurement of our net deferred tax liabilities (approximately 170 basis points). This favorability was partially offset by the estimated transition

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tax on our accumulated undistributed foreign earnings (approximately 480 basis points). See Note 11, Income Taxes, for further discussion.
Segment Information
Results of operations by segment (in millions):
Americas        
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Americas
Total Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Americas
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
$
3,768.5

 
$
3,576.4

 
89.1
%
 
89.6
%
 
$
11,120.5

 
$
10,472.3

 
89.0
%
 
89.5
%
Licensed stores
452.0

 
404.5

 
10.7

 
10.1

 
1,348.0

 
1,202.5

 
10.8

 
10.3

Foodservice and other
10.1

 
11.0

 
0.2

 
0.3

 
31.7

 
28.9

 
0.3

 
0.2

Total net revenues
4,230.6

 
3,991.9

 
100.0

 
100.0

 
12,500.2

 
11,703.7

 
100.0

 
100.0

Cost of sales including occupancy costs
1,578.1

 
1,441.7

 
37.3

 
36.1

 
4,716.3

 
4,236.9

 
37.7

 
36.2

Store operating expenses
1,447.6

 
1,338.8

 
34.2

 
33.5

 
4,292.9

 
3,994.3

 
34.3

 
34.1

Other operating expenses
34.1

 
33.1

 
0.8

 
0.8

 
106.3

 
96.5

 
0.9

 
0.8

Depreciation and amortization expenses
159.3

 
152.8

 
3.8

 
3.8

 
477.7

 
460.6

 
3.8

 
3.9

General and administrative expenses
84.4

 
50.7

 
2.0

 
1.3

 
196.4

 
156.0

 
1.6

 
1.3

Restructuring and impairments
18.4

 
—

 
0.4

 
—

 
21.0

 
—

 
0.2

 
—

Total operating expenses
3,321.9

 
3,017.1

 
78.5

 
75.6

 
9,810.6

 
8,944.3

 
78.5

 
76.4

Operating income
$
908.7

 
$
974.8

 
21.5
%
 
24.4
%
 
$
2,689.6

 
$
2,759.4

 
21.5
%
 
23.6
%
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
38.4
%
 
37.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
38.6
%
 
38.1
%
Other operating expenses as a % of non-company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
7.4
%
 
8.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
7.7
%
 
7.8
%
Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
Americas total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased $239 million, or 6%, primarily due to higher revenues from company-operated stores ($192 million) and licensed stores ($48 million).
The increase in company-operated store revenues was driven by incremental revenues from 401 net new Starbucks® company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($163 million) and a 1% increase in comparable store sales ($38 million), primarily attributable to a 4% increase in average ticket, partially offset by the conversion of our Brazil retail business to fully licensed operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 ($20 million).
The increase in licensed store revenues was driven by higher product sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($42 million), primarily resulting from the opening of 501 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months.
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues increased 120 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily due to a food-related mix shift (approximately 90 basis points).
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 70 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated store revenues increased 100 basis points, primarily driven by increased investments in our store partners (approximately 160 basis points), which included incremental spend funded by the Tax Act, partially offset by sales leverage (approximately 50 basis points).

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Other operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues were flat for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Other operating expenses as a percentage of non-retail revenues decreased 60 basis points, primarily due to the receipt of a settlement in the third quarter of 2018 (approximately 40 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 70 basis points, primarily driven by the May 29th anti-bias training (approximately 60 basis points).
Restructuring expenses of $18 million were primarily due to asset impairments associated with the decision to close certain U.S. company-operated stores.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 290 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared with three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
Americas total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 increased $797 million, or 7%, primarily due to higher revenues from company-operated stores ($648 million) and licensed stores ($146 million).
The increase in company-operated store revenues was driven by incremental revenues from 401 net new Starbucks® company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($448 million) and a 2% increase in comparable store sales ($182 million), attributable to a 3% increase in average ticket, partially offset by the conversion of our Brazil retail business to fully licensed operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 ($20 million).
The increase in licensed store revenues was driven by higher product sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($132 million), primarily resulting from the opening of 501 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months.
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues increased 150 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, primarily due to a food-related mix shift (approximately 150 basis points).
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 20 basis points. Store operating expenses as a percentage of company-operated store revenues increased 50 basis points, primarily driven by increased investments in our store partners (approximately 130 basis points), which included incremental spend funded by the Tax Act, partially offset by sales leverage (approximately 60 basis points) and lower marketing spend (approximately 20 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 30 basis points, primarily driven by the May 29th anti-bias training (approximately 20 basis points).
Restructuring expenses of $21 million were primarily due to asset impairments associated with the decision to close certain U.S. company-operated stores and lease-related costs associated with the closure of certain company-operated stores in Canada.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 210 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.

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China/Asia Pacific
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of CAP
Total Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of CAP
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
$
1,136.5

 
$
756.8

 
92.5
%
 
90.0
%
 
$
2,977.6

 
$
2,136.1

 
91.4
%
 
89.7
%
Licensed stores
90.1

 
82.3

 
7.3

 
9.8

 
272.8

 
238.7

 
8.4

 
10.0

Foodservice and other
2.4

 
1.5

 
0.2

 
0.2

 
8.7

 
5.5

 
0.3

 
0.2

Total net revenues
1,229.0

 
840.6

 
100.0

 
100.0

 
3,259.1

 
2,380.3

 
100.0

 
100.0

Cost of sales including occupancy costs
504.8

 
353.5

 
41.1

 
42.1

 
1,387.2

 
1,024.3

 
42.6

 
43.0

Store operating expenses
310.2

 
212.1

 
25.2

 
25.2

 
835.3

 
618.9

 
25.6

 
26.0

Other operating expenses
20.2

 
17.5

 
1.6

 
2.1

 
60.0

 
54.2

 
1.8

 
2.3

Depreciation and amortization expenses
120.7

 
51.0

 
9.8

 
6.1

 
296.0

 
148.9

 
9.1

 
6.3

General and administrative expenses
62.5

 
34.5

 
5.1

 
4.1

 
136.1

 
109.2

 
4.2

 
4.6

Total operating expenses
1,018.4

 
668.6

 
82.9

 
79.5

 
2,714.6

 
1,955.5

 
83.3

 
82.2

Income from equity investees
23.5

 
51.8

 
1.9

 
6.2

 
91.0

 
138.4

 
2.8

 
5.8

Operating income
$
234.1

 
$
223.8

 
19.0
%
 
26.6
%
 
$
635.5

 
$
563.2

 
19.5
%
 
23.7
%
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
27.3
%
 
28.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
28.1
%
 
29.0
%
Other operating expenses as a % of non-company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
21.8
%
 
20.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
21.3
%
 
22.2
%
Discussion of our China/Asia Pacific segment results below reflects the impact of fully consolidating our East China business due to the ownership change from an equity method joint venture to a company-operated market since the acquisition date of December 31, 2017. Under the joint venture model, we recognized royalties and product sales within revenue and related product cost of sales as well as our proportionate share of East China's net earnings, which we recognized within income from equity investees. This resulted in a higher operating margin. Under the company-operated ownership model, East China’s operating results are reflected in most income statement lines of this segment and will have an operating margin more in line with that of our other retail businesses over time.
Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
China/Asia Pacific total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased $388 million, or 46% over the prior year period, primarily driven by higher company-operated store revenues ($380 million), due to the impact of the ownership change in East China ($301 million), incremental revenues from 423 net new company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($80 million), and favorable foreign currency translation ($37 million). These increases were partially offset by the conversion of our Singapore retail business to fully licensed operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 ($30 million) and a 1% decrease in comparable store sales ($8 million).
Licensed store revenues increased $8 million driven by increased product sales to and royalty revenues from licensees ($12 million), primarily resulting from the opening of 323 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months, the conversion of our Taiwan joint venture to fully licensed operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ($8 million) and the ownership change of our Singapore business ($5 million), partially offset by the impact of our ownership change in East China ($18 million).
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 100 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily driven by the ownership change in East China (approximately 50 basis points).

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Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues were flat for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. As a percentage of company-operated store revenues, store operating expenses decreased 70 basis points, primarily due to the impact of the ownership change in East China (approximately 110 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 50 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Excluding the impact of company-operated store revenues, other operating expenses increased 90 basis points in the third quarter, primarily due the impact of the ownership change in East China (approximately 390 basis points), partially offset by the impact of the ownership changes in Singapore and Taiwan (approximately 340 basis points).
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 370 basis points, primarily due to the ownership change in East China (approximately 360 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 100 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily due to the impact of the ownership change in East China (approximately 80 basis points).
Income from equity investees decreased $28 million primarily due to the impact of our ownership changes in East China.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 760 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared with three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
China/Asia Pacific total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 increased $879 million, or 37% over the prior year period, primarily from higher company-operated store revenues ($842 million), due to the impact of our ownership change in East China ($603 million), incremental revenues from 423 net new company-operated store openings over the past 12 months ($220 million), favorable foreign currency translation ($91 million) and a 1% increase in comparable store sales ($18 million). Partially offsetting these increases was the conversion of our Singapore retail business to fully licensed operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 ($90 million).
Licensed store revenues increased $34 million driven by increased product sales to and royalty revenues from licensees ($34 million), primarily resulting from the opening of 323 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months, the conversion of our Taiwan joint venture to fully licensed operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ($17 million) and the conversion of our Singapore operations ($15 million). These increases were partially offset by the absence of revenues from our ownership change in East China ($34 million).
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 40 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, primarily due to the ownership change in East China (approximately 50 basis points).
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 40 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. As a percentage of company-operated store revenues, store operating expenses decreased 90 basis points, primarily due to the ownership change in East China (approximately 80 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 50 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Excluding the impact of company-operated store revenues, other operating expenses decreased 90 basis points in the first three quarters, primarily due to the impact of the ownership changes in Singapore and Taiwan (approximately 260 basis points) and the lapping of certain business taxes (approximately 140 basis points), partially offset by the impact of our ownership change in East China (approximately 270 basis points).
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 280 basis points primarily due to the ownership change in East China (approximately 270 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 40 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, primarily due to sales leverage on salaries and benefits (approximately 50 basis points), partially offset by the impact of the ownership change in East China (approximately 20 basis points).
Income from equity investees decreased $47 million primarily due to the ownership changes in our East China in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.
The combination of these changes and favorable foreign currency translation (approximately 50 basis points) resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 420 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.


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EMEA    
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of EMEA
Total Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of EMEA
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
$
142.9

 
$
136.2

 
51.9
%
 
54.5
%
 
$
433.1

 
$
409.6

 
52.5
%
 
55.1
%
Licensed stores
118.5

 
100.9

 
43.0

 
40.4

 
346.7

 
294.0

 
42.0

 
39.5

Foodservice
14.0

 
12.8

 
5.1

 
5.1

 
45.5

 
40.3

 
5.5

 
5.4

Total net revenues
275.4

 
249.9

 
100.0

 
100.0

 
825.3

 
743.9

 
100.0

 
100.0

Cost of sales including occupancy costs
143.5

 
134.0

 
52.1

 
53.6

 
440.7

 
392.6

 
53.4

 
52.8

Store operating expenses
58.0

 
53.8

 
21.1

 
21.5

 
170.4

 
151.0

 
20.6

 
20.3

Other operating expenses
16.0

 
15.1

 
5.8

 
6.0

 
52.3

 
45.3

 
6.3

 
6.1

Depreciation and amortization expenses
8.0

 
7.7

 
2.9

 
3.1

 
23.8

 
22.9

 
2.9

 
3.1

General and administrative expenses
15.0

 
11.6

 
5.4

 
4.6

 
40.1

 
32.7

 
4.9

 
4.4

Restructuring and impairments
—

 
17.9

 
—

 
7.2

 
28.5

 
17.9

 
3.5

 
2.4

Total operating expenses
240.5

 
240.1

 
87.3

 
96.1

 
755.8

 
662.4

 
91.6

 
89.0

Operating income/(loss)
$
34.9

 
$
9.8

 
12.7
%
 
3.9
%
 
$
69.5

 
$
81.5

 
8.4
%
 
11.0
%
Store operating expenses as a % of company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
40.6
%
 
39.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
39.3
%
 
36.9
%
Other operating expenses as a % of non-company-operated store revenues
 
 
 
 
12.1
%
 
13.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
13.3
%
 
13.6
%
Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
EMEA total net revenues increased $26 million, or 10%, for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily due to higher revenue from licensed stores ($18 million) and company-operated stores ($7 million).
Company-operated stores increased $7 million or 5%, primarily due to favorable foreign currency translation ($8 million).
Licensed store revenues increased $18 million, or 17%, due to higher product sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($16 million), primarily resulting from the opening of 375 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months, and favorable foreign currency translation ($3 million).
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 150 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily due to favorable foreign currency impact on cost of sales (approximately 120 basis points) and sales leverage (approximately 40 basis points), partially offset by growth in our licensed stores which have a lower gross margin.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 40 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. As a percentage of company-operated store revenues, store operating expenses increased 110 basis points, primarily due to store asset impairments (approximately 150 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 20 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Excluding the impact of company-operated store revenues, other operating expenses decreased 120 basis points, primarily due to sales leverage on our licensed store portfolio (approximately 120 basis points).
Restructuring and impairment expenses decreased $18 million due to lapping the prior year partial goodwill impairment recorded in the prior year period for our Switzerland company operated retail reporting unit.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall increase in operating margin of 880 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.


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Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared with three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
EMEA total net revenues increased $81 million, or 11%, for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, primarily due to higher revenue from licensed stores ($53 million) and company-operated stores ($23 million).
Company-operated stores increased $23 million or 6% primarily due to favorable foreign currency translation ($32 million), partially offset by a decrease in comparable store sales ($3 million).
Licensed store revenues increased $53 million, or 18%, due to higher product sales to and royalty revenues from our licensees ($34 million), primarily resulting from the opening of 375 net new licensed stores over the past 12 months and favorable foreign currency translation ($17 million).
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales including occupancy costs as a percentage of total net revenues increased 60 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, primarily due to growth in our licensed stores which have a lower gross margin (approximately 70 basis points).
Store operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 30 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. As a percentage of company-operated store revenues, store operating expenses increased 240 basis points for the first three quarters, primarily due to sales deleverage on salaries and benefits, largely due to increased minimum wage in certain markets (approximately 170 basis points) and store asset impairments (approximately 40 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 20 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018. Excluding the impact of company-operated store revenues, other operating expenses decreased 30 basis points for the first three quarters, primarily due to sales leverage driven by the shift to more licensed stores (approximately 130 basis points), partially offset by business process optimization expenses (approximately 70 basis points).
General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 50 basis points, primarily due to business process optimization expenses (approximately 50 basis points).
Restructuring and impairment expenses increased $11 million due to a higher goodwill impairment charge recorded for our Switzerland retail reporting unit in fiscal 2018 than in the prior year period.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 260 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.
Channel Development 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Channel Development
Total Net Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
As a % of Channel Development
Total Net Revenues
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CPG
$
392.4

 
$
364.3

 
77.1
%
 
76.1
%
 
$
1,208.0

 
$
1,147.6

 
77.0
%
 
76.8
%
Foodservice
116.6

 
114.4

 
22.9

 
23.9

 
361.4

 
346.0

 
23.0

 
23.2

Total net revenues
509.0

 
478.7

 
100.0

 
100.0

 
1,569.4

 
1,493.6

 
100.0

 
100.0

Cost of sales
273.0

 
252.5

 
53.6

 
52.7

 
837.3

 
795.5

 
53.4

 
53.3

Other operating expenses
67.3

 
62.0

 
13.2

 
13.0

 
172.2

 
172.9

 
11.0

 
11.6

Depreciation and amortization expenses
0.2

 
0.5

 
—

 
0.1

 
0.9

 
1.7

 
0.1

 
0.1

General and administrative expenses
3.6

 
2.7

 
0.7

 
0.6

 
10.3

 
8.1

 
0.7

 
0.5

Total operating expenses
344.1

 
317.7

 
67.6

 
66.4

 
1,020.7

 
978.2

 
65.0

 
65.5

Income from equity investees
47.9

 
49.2

 
9.4

 
10.3

 
122.5

 
131.1

 
7.8

 
8.8

Operating income
$
212.8

 
$
210.2

 
41.8
%
 
43.9
%
 
$
671.2

 
$
646.5

 
42.8
%
 
43.3
%



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Quarter ended July 1, 2018 compared with quarter ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
Channel Development total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased $30 million, or 6%, when compared to the prior year period primarily driven by increased sales in our packaged coffee, foodservice and international channels ($27 million) and higher sales of premium single-serve products ($14 million), partially offset by the net impact from the sale of our Tazo brand in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ($13 million).
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales as a percentage of total net revenues increased 90 basis points for the third quarter, primarily driven by the impact of streamline activities, including the sale of our Tazo brand (approximately 150 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased 20 basis points, primarily driven by costs associated with the previously announced Nestlé Alliance (approximately 80 basis points) and higher performance-based compensation (approximately 50 basis points), partially offset by lower marketing expenses (approximately 80 basis points) and the impact from the sale of our Tazo brand (approximately 50 basis points).
Income from equity investees decreased $1 million due to lower income from our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture, primarily driven by decreased sales of Frappuccino®, Doubleshot® and Iced Coffee beverages.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 210 basis points for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
Three quarters ended July 1, 2018 compared with three quarters ended July 2, 2017
Revenues
Channel Development total net revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 increased $76 million, or 5%, when compared to the prior year period primarily driven by our packaged coffee, foodservice and international channels ($63 million), higher sales of premium single-serve products ($38 million) and lapping a prior year revenue deduction adjustment ($13 million), partially offset by the absence of revenue from the sale of our Tazo brand, which occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ($47 million).
Operating Expenses
Cost of sales as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 10 basis points for the first three quarters, primarily driven by deleverage on cost of sales (approximately 30 basis points) and higher coffee costs (approximately 10 basis points), largely offset by lapping a revenue deduction adjustment recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 (approximately 40 basis points).
Other operating expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased 60 basis points for the first three quarters, primarily driven by lower marketing expenses (approximately 80 basis points), partially offset by costs associated with the previously announced Nestlé Alliance (approximately 30 basis points).
Income from equity investees decreased $9 million due to lower income from our North American Coffee Partnership joint venture, primarily driven by decreased sales of Frappuccino®, Doubleshot® and Iced Coffee beverages.
The combination of these changes resulted in an overall decrease in operating margin of 50 basis points for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.

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All Other Segments
    
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
%
Change
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
%
Change
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
$
12.5

 
$
39.6

 
(68.4
)%
 
$
99.1

 
$
155.7

 
(36.4
)%
Licensed stores
—

 
0.6

 
(100.0
)
 
1.1

 
2.2

 
(50.0
)
CPG, foodservice and other
53.8

 
60.2

 
(10.6
)
 
161.7

 
209.1

 
(22.7
)
Total net revenues
66.3

 
100.4

 
(34.0
)
 
261.9

 
367.0

 
(28.6
)
Cost of sales including occupancy costs
55.3

 
64.8

 
(14.7
)
 
192.2

 
229.5

 
(16.3
)
Store operating expenses
9.2

 
24.2

 
(62.0
)
 
53.0

 
89.3

 
(40.6
)
Other operating expenses
10.6

 
14.6

 
(27.4
)
 
32.6

 
52.8

 
(38.3
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
1.5

 
3.0

 
(50.0
)
 
3.2

 
9.3

 
(65.6
)
General and administrative expenses
1.0

 
3.8

 
(73.7
)
 
5.6

 
11.7

 
(52.1
)
Restructuring and impairments
(1.5
)
 
102.3

 
nm

 
129.7

 
102.3

 
nm

Total operating expenses
76.1

 
212.7

 
(64.2
)
 
416.3

 
494.9

 
(15.9
)
Operating loss
$
(9.8
)
 
$
(112.3
)
 
(91.3
)%
 
$
(154.4
)
 
$
(127.9
)
 
20.7
 %
All Other Segments primarily includes Seattle’s Best Coffee as well as Starbucks Reserve® and Roastery businesses and Teavana-branded stores. Restructuring and impairment expenses, which were primarily due to our strategy to close TeavanaTM/MC retail stores, decreased $103 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and increased $27 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2018.

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Quarterly Store Data
Our store data for the periods presented is as follows:
 
Net stores opened/(closed) and
transferred during the period
 
 
 
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Three Quarters Ended
 
Stores open as of
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
 
Jul 1,
2018
 
Jul 2,
2017
Americas (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
94

 
125

 
177

 
282

 
9,590

 
9,301

Licensed stores
86

 
119

 
468

 
413

 
7,614

 
7,001

Total Americas
180

 
244

 
645

 
695

 
17,204

 
16,302

China/Asia Pacific (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
163

 
116

 
1,909

 
287

 
4,979

 
3,098

Licensed stores
94

 
134

 
(1,136
)
 
453

 
3,273

 
4,085

Total China/Asia Pacific
257

 
250

 
773

 
740

 
8,252

 
7,183

EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
—

 
1

 
(6
)
 
(17
)
 
496

 
506

Licensed stores
76

 
86

 
269

 
245

 
2,741

 
2,364

Total EMEA
76

 
87

 
263

 
228

 
3,237

 
2,870

All Other Segments (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company-operated stores
1

 
(5
)
 
(285
)
 
(14
)
 
5

 
344

Licensed stores
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(15
)
 
2

 
22

 
37

Total All Other Segments
(2
)
 
(6
)
 
(300
)
 
(12
)
 
27

 
381

Total Company
511

 
575

 
1,381

 
1,651

 
28,720

 
26,736

(1) Americas store data includes the transfer of 112 company-operated retail stores in Brazil to licensed stores as a result of the sale of our Brazil retail operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2018.
(2) China/Asia Pacific store data includes the transfer of 1,477 licensed stores in East China to company-operated retail stores as a result of the purchase of our East China joint venture in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.
(3) As of July 1, 2018, All Other Segments includes 22 licensed Teavana-branded stores.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Investment Overview
Our cash and investments totaled $2.2 billion as of July 1, 2018 and $3.2 billion as of October 1, 2017. We actively manage our cash and investments in order to internally fund operating needs, make scheduled interest and principal payments on our borrowings, make acquisitions, and return cash to shareholders through common stock cash dividend payments and share repurchases. Our investment portfolio primarily includes highly liquid available-for-sale securities, including corporate debt securities, government treasury securities (foreign and domestic), mortgage and asset-backed securities and agency obligations. As of July 1, 2018, approximately $1.3 billion of our cash and investments were held in foreign subsidiaries.
Borrowing Capacity
Our $2.0 billion unsecured 5-year revolving credit facility (the “2018 credit facility”) and our $1.0 billion unsecured 364-Day credit facility (the “364-day credit facility”) are available for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases.
The 2018 credit facility, of which $150 million may be used for issuances of letters of credit, is currently set to mature on October 25, 2022. We have the option, subject to negotiation and agreement with the related banks, to increase the maximum commitment amount by an additional $500 million. Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR, and, for U.S. dollar-denominated loans under certain circumstances, a Base Rate (as defined in the credit facility), in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on the better of (i) the Company's long-term credit ratings assigned by Moody's and Standard & Poor's rating agencies and (ii) the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio, pursuant to a pricing grid set forth in the five-year credit agreement. The current applicable margin is 1.000% for Eurocurrency Rate Loans and 0.00% (nil) for Base Rate Loans.

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The 364-day credit facility, of which no amount may be used for issuances of letters of credit, is currently set to mature on October 25, 2018. We have the option, subject to negotiation and agreement with the related banks, to increase the maximum commitment amount by an additional $500 million. Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR, and, for U.S. dollar-denominated loans under certain circumstances, a Base Rate (as defined in the credit facility), in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is 0.585% for Eurocurrency Rate Loans and 0.00% (nil) for Base Rate Loans.
Both credit facilities contain provisions requiring us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, which measures our ability to cover financing expenses. As of July 1, 2018, we were in compliance with all applicable credit facility covenants.
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $3 billion, with individual maturities that may vary but not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. Amounts outstanding under the commercial paper program are required to be backstopped by available commitments under our credit facility discussed above. The proceeds from borrowings under our commercial paper program may be used for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, business expansion, payment of cash dividends on our common stock and share repurchases. We had borrowings of $300 million under our commercial paper program during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, all of which was outstanding at July 1, 2018.
The indentures under which all of our Senior Notes were issued, as detailed in Note 8, Debt, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q, require us to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including limits on future liens and sale and leaseback transactions on certain material properties. As of July 1, 2018, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants.
On November 22, 2017, we issued long-term debt in an underwritten registered public offering, which consisted of $500 million of 3-year 2.200% Senior Notes (the “2020 notes”) due November 2020 and $500 million of 30-year 3.750% Senior Notes (the “2047 notes”) due December 2047. We will use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of Starbucks common stock under our ongoing share repurchase program and payment of dividends. Interest on the 2020 notes is payable semi-annually on May 22 and November 22, commencing on May 22, 2018 and interest on the 2047 notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, commencing on June 1, 2018.
On February 26, 2018, we issued long-term debt in an underwritten registered public offering, which consisted of $1 billion of 5-year 3.100% Senior Notes (the “2023 notes”) due March 2023 and $600 million of 10-year 3.500% Senior Notes (the “2028 notes”) due March 2028. We will use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of Starbucks common stock under our ongoing share repurchase program and payment of dividends. Interest on the 2023 and 2028 notes is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1, commencing on September 1, 2018.
See Note 8, Debt, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q for details of the components of our long-term debt.
Use of Cash
We expect to use our available cash and investments, including, but not limited to, additional potential future borrowings under the credit facilities, commercial paper program and the issuance of debt, to invest in our core businesses, including capital expenditures, new product innovations, related marketing support and partner and digital investments, return cash to shareholders through common stock cash dividend payments and share repurchases, as well as other new business opportunities related to our core and developing businesses such as Siren Retail. Further, we may use our available cash resources to make proportionate capital contributions to our investees. We may also seek strategic acquisitions to leverage existing capabilities and further build our business in support of our growth agenda. Acquisitions may include increasing our ownership interests in our investees. Any decisions to increase such ownership interests will be driven by valuation and fit with our ownership strategy.
We believe that future cash flows generated from operations and existing cash and investments both domestically and internationally combined with our ability to leverage our balance sheet through the issuance of debt will be sufficient to finance capital requirements for our core businesses as well as shareholder distributions for the foreseeable future. Significant new joint ventures, acquisitions and/or other new business opportunities may require additional outside funding. We have borrowed funds and continue to believe we have the ability to do so at reasonable interest rates; however, additional borrowings would result in increased interest expense in the future. In this regard, we may incur additional debt, within targeted levels, as part of our plans to fund our capital programs, including cash returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
We consider the majority of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries and equity investees as of July 1, 2018 to be indefinitely reinvested, and accordingly no foreign withholding taxes have been provided on such earnings. We have not, nor do we anticipate the need for, repatriated funds to the U.S. to satisfy domestic liquidity needs. However, the Tax Act requires a one-time transition tax for deemed repatriation of accumulated undistributed earnings of certain foreign investments. This one-

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time transition tax is payable over eight years, with most of the cash outlay expected to be made in the later years. In connection with our initial analysis, we have estimated a provisional amount of $266 million, of which $237 million of income taxes payable was included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, as of July 1, 2018. See Note 11, Income Taxes, for further discussion.
We regularly review our cash positions and our determination of permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings. In the event we determine that all or a portion of such foreign earnings are no longer indefinitely reinvested, we may be subject to additional foreign withholding taxes and U.S. state income taxes, beyond the Tax Act's one-time transition tax, which could be material. We do not believe it is practicable to calculate the amount of unrecognized deferred income taxes as there is a significant amount of uncertainty around the calculation.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.36 per share to be paid on August 24, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2018.
We repurchased 73.0 million shares of common stock, or $4.1 billion, during the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 under our ongoing share repurchase program. On April 26, 2018, the Company announced an additional 100 million shares being authorized for repurchase. The number of remaining shares authorized for repurchase as of July 1, 2018 totaled 107.3 million.
Other than normal operating expenses, cash requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2018 are expected to consist primarily of capital expenditures for investments in our new and existing stores, our developing Siren Retail business and our supply chain and corporate facilities. Total capital expenditures for fiscal 2018 are expected to be approximately $2.0 billion.
Cash Flows
Cash provided by operating activities was $3.5 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, compared to $3.2 billion for the same period in fiscal 2017. The change was primarily due to timing of tax payments and changes in our working capital accounts.
Cash used by investing activities for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 totaled $1.7 billion, compared to cash used by investing activities of $669.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2017. The change was primarily due to cash used to acquire the 50% ownership interest in our East China joint venture in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, partially offset by the proceeds from the divestiture of certain operations.
Cash used by financing activities for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017 totaled $2.4 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. The increase in share repurchases in fiscal 2018 was largely offset by higher proceeds from issuance of long-term debt in the same period.
Contractual Obligations
In Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 10-K, we disclosed that we had $14.9 billion in total contractual obligations as of October 1, 2017. Other than the issuance of our 2023 notes and our 2028 notes in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and the issuance of our 2020 notes and our 2047 notes in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 as described in Note 8, Debt, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q, there have been no material changes to our total obligations during the period covered by this 10-Q outside of the normal course of our business.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There has been no material change in our off-balance sheet arrangements discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 10-K.
Commodity Prices, Availability and General Risk Conditions
Commodity price risk represents our primary market risk, generated by our purchases of green coffee and dairy products, among other items. We purchase, roast and sell high-quality arabica coffee and related products and risk arises from the price volatility of green coffee. In addition to coffee, we also purchase significant amounts of dairy products to support the needs of our company-operated stores. The price and availability of these commodities directly impact our results of operations, and we expect commodity prices, particularly coffee, to impact future results of operations. For additional details, see Product Supply in Item 1 of the 10-K, as well as Risk Factors in Item 1A of the 10-K.

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Seasonality and Quarterly Results
Our business is subject to moderate seasonal fluctuations, of which our fiscal second quarter typically experiences lower revenues and operating income. Additionally, as Starbucks Cards are issued to and loaded by customers during the holiday season, we tend to have higher cash flows from operations during the first quarter of the fiscal year. However, since revenues from Starbucks Cards are recognized upon redemption and not when cash is loaded onto the Card, the impact of seasonal fluctuations on the consolidated statements of earnings is much less pronounced. As a result of moderate seasonal fluctuations, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q, for a detailed description of recent accounting pronouncements.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There has been no material change in the commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk, equity security price risk or interest rate risk discussed in Item 7A of the 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report (July 1, 2018).
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect internal control over financial reporting.
We acquired our East China joint venture on December 31, 2017 (see Note 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q). As permitted by the Securities Exchange Commission Staff interpretive guidance for newly acquired businesses, management excluded East China from its evaluation of internal control over financial reporting as of July 1, 2018. We are in the process of documenting and testing East China's internal controls over financial reporting and plan to incorporate East China in our evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. East China contributed $3.5 billion to our consolidated total assets as of July 1, 2018. For the quarter ended and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, East China's revenue included in our consolidated statements of earnings was $301.0 million and $602.6 million, respectively. For the quarter ended and three quarters ended July 1, 2018, East China's net earnings included in our consolidated statements of earnings was $19.2 million and $45.5 million, respectively.
The certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed as exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this 10-Q.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this 10-Q for information regarding certain legal proceedings in which we are involved.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the 10-K.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Information regarding repurchases of our common stock during the quarter ended July 1, 2018:
 
 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(2)
 
Maximum
Number of
Shares that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs(3)
Period(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2018 - April 29, 2018
 
3,000,000

 
$
58.72

 
3,000,000

 
121,414,424

April 30, 2018 - May 27, 2018
 
3,300,000

 
57.32

 
3,300,000

 
118,114,424

May 28, 2018 - July 1, 2018
 
10,800,000

 
53.21

 
10,800,000

 
107,314,424

Total
 
17,100,000

 
$
54.97

 
17,100,000

 
 
(1) 
Monthly information is presented by reference to our fiscal months during the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
(2) 
Share repurchases are conducted under our ongoing share repurchase program announced in September 2001, which has no expiration date.
(3) 
This column includes the total number of shares available for repurchase under the Company's ongoing share repurchase program and includes the additional 100 million shares authorized for repurchase as announced on April 26, 2018. Shares under our ongoing share repurchase program may be repurchased in open market transactions, including pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing, manner, price and amount of repurchases will be determined at our discretion and the share repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason.

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Item 6.
Exhibits
 
 
 
 
Incorporated by Reference
 
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Exhibit Description
 
Form
 
File No.
 
Date of
Filing
 
Exhibit Number
 
Filed
Herewith
 
 
8-K
 
0-20322
 
05/07/2018
 
2.1
 
 
 
 
10-Q
 
0-20322
 
04/28/2015
 
3.1
 
 
 
 
8-K
 
0-20322
 
06/05/2018
 
3.1
 
 
 
 
8-K
 
0-20322
 
06/05/2018
 
10.1
 
 
 
 
8-K/A
 
0-20322
 
06/29/2018
 
10.1
 
 
 
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
X
 
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
X
 
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
—
101
 
The following financial statements from the Company's 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2018, formatted in XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
—
 
X
* Furnished herewith.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
July 31, 2018
 
 
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Scott Maw
 
 
 
Scott Maw
 
 
 
executive vice president, chief financial officer
 
 
 
Signing on behalf of the registrant and as
principal financial officer

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