2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-17 01:02Group 1 - Starbucks is in the final stages of selling a majority stake in its China business, with Carlyle and Boyu Capital as the main bidders, valuing the business at approximately $4 billion [1] - Five private equity firms have submitted binding bids, and Starbucks may retain up to 49% of the stake, indicating its commitment to the Chinese market [1][2] - The total value created by this transaction for Starbucks is expected to exceed $10 billion, including partner investments and future royalties [1] Group 2 - Starbucks has seen an 8% year-on-year revenue growth in China, reaching $790 million for the latest fiscal quarter, marking three consecutive quarters of growth [3] - In comparison, Luckin Coffee reported a 47.1% year-on-year revenue growth to 12.36 billion yuan, significantly outpacing Starbucks [3] - The company is focusing on enhancing its operations in China, indicating potential for further improvement [3]