Starbucks(US:SBUX) news flash·2025-07-09 06:19Group 1 - Starbucks China is attracting multiple bids for a potential equity sale, with a valuation reaching up to $10 billion [1] - Nearly 30 private equity firms, both domestic and international, have submitted non-binding offers, with proposals valuing the business between $5 billion and $10 billion [1] - The final bid is expected to approach the upper end of this valuation range, with a reasonable estimate around $9 billion based on Starbucks' market capitalization of approximately $108 billion and its contribution of over 8% to global revenue [1] Group 2 - Starbucks is currently evaluating bidders' offers, transaction structure proposals, and post-sale value creation plans, with a potential buyer selection process expected to be completed within two months [1] - The entire transaction is unlikely to be finalized before the end of this year [1] - There is a possibility that Starbucks may retain a 30% equity stake, with the remaining shares distributed among several buyers, each holding no more than 30% [1]