On June 13, 2025, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) executed a significant financial transaction by entering into a $3.0 billion Five-Year Credit Agreement. This new unsecured revolving credit facility, set to mature on June 13, 2030, replaces the company’s previous credit agreement from 2021 and provides enhanced financial flexibility amid an evolving economic landscape.
Key Features of the Five-Year Credit Agreement: - Facility Size: \(3.0 billion with a \)150 million sublimit for letters of credit issuance. - Maturity: June 13, 2030. - Interest Rates: Variable, based on Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (Term SOFR) or a Base Rate, plus an applicable margin determined by Starbucks’ credit ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. - Optional Increase: Starbucks can request an additional $1.0 billion of commitments under certain conditions. - Covenants: Includes a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.5 to 1, maintaining lender confidence. - Events of Default: Standard provisions such as non-payment, covenant breaches, and change of control allow lenders to declare borrowings immediately due.
Financial Perspective: As of the fiscal quarter ended January 2025, Starbucks reported total liabilities of approximately \(37.79 billion and a negative total shareholder equity of roughly \)8.62 billion, reflecting significant leverage. The company’s current ratio stands at about 0.70, indicating a tight but manageable liquidity position, while the operating margin is a strong 16.12%, underscoring operational profitability.
This new credit facility is strategically vital for Starbucks, providing substantial liquidity to navigate potential economic uncertainties such as tariffs and market volatility prevalent in the consumer discretionary sector. In prior earnings calls, Starbucks leadership highlighted the importance of prudent capital allocation and maintaining liquidity buffers to adapt to inflationary and cost pressures—this facility supports that mandate.
Looking Ahead: The facility offers Starbucks enhanced financial agility to support strategic initiatives, including expansion plans, technological investment, and supply chain improvements. Stakeholders will monitor covenant compliance and efforts to strengthen the company’s capital structure amid ongoing economic challenges.
For a detailed review of the agreement, refer to Starbucks’ official filing: SEC Form 8-K June 13, 2025.
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