2009 was a very good year and surpassed our company expectations...
The total results throughout The Jim Pattison Group in 2009, by almost every important measurement, were excellent and exceeded our expectations for the year.
We are truly very grateful for the very good results, especially in what turned out to be one of the most difficult years since the Great Depression.
I want to thank our many customers who supported us last year. I also want to thank all of the people in our
divisions who helped accomplish these results.
Going forward, our commitment to CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is even more important than ever, as the competitive situation in most of the industries in which our businesses operate is more intense than I’ve seen in many years.
The company’s overall financial position is strong, with cash and credit available to grow all of our businesses, both through internal growth and acquisitions.
There continues to be plenty of opportunities for people in our company who work hard...who are honest...and who want to take on more responsibility and grow with The Jim Pattison Group...By totally involving ALL of our people, we can do a better job exceeding our customers’ expectations.
It is also very important that we as a company continue to focus on our responsibilities and commitment to the environment. We have made and will continue to make significant strides in this area.
With the continuing economic uncertainty in the world, we expect to see some new opportunities for our group and, currently, we see a growing optimism and confidence from our customers.
We expect 2010 to be another good year!
Jim Pattison
Managing Director,
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman