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The information posted herein was accurate at the time of posting, but may be superseded by subsequent disclosures. McGraw-Hill Ryerson’s growth over the last several years arises out of our attention to the needs of our customers and the quality of our products and services. This steady climb is also due to:

  • The strength of our working relationships throughout the McGraw-Hill Companies and with our partners
  • The high calibre of our intellectual property due to the incredible contributions of our authors
  • The determination of our team to accept the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital economy.

Financial Highlights (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)


2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Revenue and Earnings

Revenue $81, 080 $88,009 $94,550 $92,532 $92,549
Net income for the year $7, 616
$9,296 $10,502 $9,960 $5,925

Cash Flow

Cash (used in)/provided by operating activities $23, 035
$18,684 $18,567 $17,571 $15,888
Additions to capital assets $399 $263 $150 $256 $1,011
Net (Decrease)/increase in cash during the year $8, 516
-$7,302 $8,330 $2,135 $6,305

Closing Financial Position

Total shareholders’ equity $77, 856
$77,358 $70,069 $75,430 $73,227
Total assets $96, 753
$96,030 $102,820 $94,660 $96,547

Per Common Share

Basic – net income per share for the year $3.81 $4.66 $5.26 $4.99 $2.97
Dividends $3.565 $1.005 $7.945 $3.885 $0.825
Book value $38.99 $38.74 $35.09 $37.78 $36.68
Market value at December 31 $48.00 $43.50 $39.00 $46.50 $43.29

Financial Ratios

% Return on average assets 7.9% 9.3% 10.6% 10.4% 6.4%
% Return on sales 9.7% 10.6% 11.1% 10.8% 6.4%