7. Fiscal 2009 in Review Another strong & successful year despite the deepest recession in generations Success attributed to our resilient business model Year marked by volatile raw material costs, currency
8. Fiscal 2009 in Review Adjusted EBITDA 1 Net Income +15% +39% Strategic Goal #1: Increase earnings in spite of the recession 1 Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, business acquisition costs, other income and non-operating transactions.
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12. Kelly L. Nelson, FCA Vice President Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
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16. Financial Review New high-speed production line at Portsmouth Cost: US$7M Reinvested in our business Reduced our debt Increased our dividends Interest-bearing debt of $81.6M at year end Reduction: $20.8M Currently $0.30 per share on an annual basis Increase: 20%
21. Our Vision The North American leader in value-added seafood
22. 2010 Strategic Goals Establish comprehensive sustainability policies and practices Ensure our customers of the sustainability of their supply chain +
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26. 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS APRIL 6, 2010 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA