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Michele Robitaille Associated Brands Income Fund ABF.UN-T SELL Jan 28, 2005

Sold because of concerns with their operating fundamentals. Facing pressures on revenue and costs which will squeeze margins. Revenues are facing increased competitive pressures in drink-mix/artificial sweetener products. Rising energy, raw material and packaging costs is also a problem. Have missed on their last quarters. Credibility issue also.

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40% of their distributable income is from the US and the strong move on the CD$ has hurt them. In a business that is highly competitive.

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Dropped in value because they cut their distribution. Have owned in the past, sold. Continues to be a high risk name, move out of trust. Could rebound. Small trust, under a million. Many other better trusts out there to buy

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This is a sector that they stay away from. The consumers product area is an extremely competitive market. Small guys can be squeezed by the big players.

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Operating fundamentals continue to deteriorate. Hasn't met its growth forcasts and has continually disappointed. High energy prices will create a challenge for them.

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They come up with disappointment after disappointment. Have cut their distributions a couple of times. Running into difficulty with their debt covenance. Trying to re-negotiate new debt. which they were finally able to do. 3rd quarter results were very weak.

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Manufacturer of private label dry-blend food products. Has serious concerns. Have yet to achieve their targets. The high Canadian$, high material costs and intense national competition have continued to hurt them.

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