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Michael Simpson, CFA E. D. Smith Income Fund JAM.UN-T DON'T BUY Mar 20, 2007

Has disappointed from its IPO. CEO resigned in the last several months. Have been hit by rising input costs. Payout ratio is too high and too much debt.
$5.550

Stock price when the opinion was issued

food processing
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