Examples of External Uses of Statement Analysis n Trade Creditors - Focus on the liquidity of the firm n Bondholders- Focus on the long term cash flow of the firm n Shareholders- Focus on the profitability and long-term health of the firm 6-36-3 Examples of External Uses of Statement Analysis Trade Creditors -- Focus on the liquidity of the firm. Bondholders -- Focus on the long-term cash flow of the firm. Shareholders -- Focus on the profitability and long-term health of the firm