financial information as at september 30 2006 cdn tsx mfi 52 week high low 17 15 11 00 recent 12 49 market cap 1 60 billion basic shares outstanding 127 6 million p e ratio trailing months 22 9 fiscal year end dec 31 dividend quarterly 0 04 analyst coverage andrea beckingham td newcrest bob gibson octagon capital ron ho raymond james irene nattel rbc markets david newman national bank michael palmer veritas investment research karim salamation bmo nesbitt burns corporate profile maple leaf foods is canada s leading food processor exporting to nearly 80 countries around the world supported by our flagship consumer brands schneiders and dempster a family of strong regional we are leaders across businesses in farming community shur gain landmark synonymous with excellence animal nutrition intend sustain profitable growth through meeting customer consumers needs for highest quality nutritious innovative products from farm fork company operations organized into two major groups protein value chain which includes fresh processed meats hog production rendering bakery