Shareholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Shareholders' Equity

Note 20 — Shareholders’ Equity

Dole’s authorized share capital as of December 29, 2012 consisted of 310 million shares, of which 300 million were designated as $0.001 par value common stock, and 10 million were designated as $0.001 par value preferred stock. Of the 300 million common shares authorized, 89 million shares were issued and outstanding (included in this balance are 710,001 restricted stock awards which are outstanding but pending vesting) at December 29, 2012. Of the 10 million preferred shares authorized, there were no shares issued and outstanding at December 29, 2012.

Dividends

Dole did not declare or pay a dividend during the years ended December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011. Dole’s ability to declare and pay future dividends is subject to limitations contained in its senior secured credit facilities and bond indentures. At present, under such limitations, Dole could not declare or pay dividends exceeding $25 million in the aggregate.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) consists of changes to shareholders’ equity, other than contributions from or distributions to shareholders, and net income (loss). Dole’s other comprehensive income (loss) principally consists of unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedging instruments, and minimum pension liability. The components of, and changes in, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in Dole’s Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity.