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National Bank of Canada - 2011 Annual Report
National Bank of Canada employs more than 19,000 employees and operates in 3 business segments: Personal & Commercial; Wealth Management; Financial Markets. Total assets in excess of $156 billion as of Oct. 31, 2011. Quarterly dividends for common shareholders increased by 21%. Net 2011 income reached $1.2 billion and $7.00 per share, up 11% and 12% respectively compared to the previous year. Total Revenues increased 7% to $4.6 billion.
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Newell Rubbermaid Inc. - 2010 Annual Report
In 2010, Newell Rubbermaid Inc. delivered core sales growth in all three operating segments. Newell Rubbermaid is fulfilling its potential as a best-in-class, brand building company that is focused on creating value for their shareholders.
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Richelieu - 2010 Annual Report
Listed on the TSX as RCH since 1993. Appreciation in share price since 1993 is 1,297%. Market capitalization as of November 30, 2010 was $631.3 million. Average annual return on share/10 years including dividend reinvestment is 14.3%.
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The Sherwin-Williams Company - 2010 Annual Report
Founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in their field, with more than 32,000 employees and business in 109 countries. With annual sales of $7.8 billion, Sherwin-Williams is the largest coatings manufacturer in U.S.A. and 3rd largest worldwide.
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Stanley Black&Decker - 2010 Annual Report
Total 2010 revenues were up 125% to $8.4 billion. Earnings grew 176% with continued dividend growth. "The first chapter in the story of Stanley Black & Decker has been a great one and we expect that this is just the beginning of a long and fulfilling journey to create exceptional shareholder value."
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Taiga Building Products Ltd. - 2010 Annual Report
For the year ending March 31, 2011, sales were $955.6 million. Canada is Taiga's primary market followed by the United States.
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Trex Company - 2010 Annual Report
Trex Company, Inc. is the largest U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products. An investment in Trex Company stock on January 1, 2008 would have increased by 260% through March 1, 2011. Net sales in 2010 were $317,690,000 and Gross profit was $72,815,000
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Ainsworth Engineered- 2010 Annual Report
Ainsworth is a leading manufacturer and marketer of oriented strand board with a focus on value-added specialty products for markets in North America and Asia. In 2010, Ainsworth recorded net income of $9.4 million. Sales from continuing operations increased by 15% in 2010 to $329.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA for 2010 was $53.7 million. Most of Ainsworth employees participate in defined benefit pension plans sponsored by the Company.
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Canadian Tire- 2010 Annual Report
The Canadian Tire brand holds 98% instant recognition with Canadian shoppers. 2010 was a great year and dividends were increased by 31%. Nearly 57,000 people work across Canadian Tire's organization.
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Fastenel - 2010 Annual Report
Fastenel's net earnings for 2010 were $265.4 million, versus $184.4 million in 2009, an increase of 43.9%. Fastenel has 11 distribution centres in the U.S.A and Ontario and Alberta in Canada. Dividends per share $1.24 in 2010 compared to $0.72 in 2009.
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The Home Depot Inc. - 2010 Annual Report
Against a backdrop of continued weakness in the USA housing market, in 2010 HD achieved its first year of positive sales growth since fiscal year 2006. Earnings per share were up 29.7%. Dividends had a 6% increase for 2010, HD's second consecutive dividend increase.
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Lowes Companies Inc. - 2010 Annual Report
Lowe's 2010 comparable store sales increased 1.3%. From 2005 to 2010 total U.S.A. sales increased 12.9%. Pre-Tax earnings up 14.2% over 2009 and cash dividends up 18.3% per share. As of January 28, 2011, Lowe's had 1,749 stores, 24 of them in Canada.
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Masco Corporation - 2010 Annual Report
One of the world's largest manufacturers of brand name products for the home improvement and new home construction segments. Employs approx. 32,500 employees in 90 manufacturing facilities.
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