Dole Food at a glance

The company: Dole Food Co.

Headquarters: Westlake Village

Ticker: DOLE

Employees: 15,600 full-time permanent; 9,400 full-time seasonal or temporary

Leadership: David H. Murdock, chief executive from 1985 to 2007 and since December

Fiscal 2012 revenue: $4.2 billion

Fiscal 2012 net loss: $142 million

Stock price: $9.87 at Friday’s close

52-week range: $8.39 to $15.19

P/E ratio: 23, based on estimated 2013 earnings

Quarterly dividend: none