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Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., through its subsidiary, Ferrellgas, L.P., distributes propane and related equipment and supplies primarily in the United States. It transports propane purchased from third parties to propane distribution locations and then to tanks on customersÂ’ premises, or to portable propane tanks delivered to nationwide and local retailers. It conducts its portable tank exchange operations through a network of independent and partnership-owned distribution outlets. The company's propane is used for various applications, including space heating, water heating, and cooking in the residential and industrial/commercial markets; for outdoor cooking using gas grills in the portable tank exchange market; and for crop drying, space heating, irrigation, and weed control in the agricultural market. Ferrellgas Partners also engages in providing common carrier services; wholesale propane marketing and distribution; wholesale marketing of propane appliances; and the sale of carbon dioxide and refined fuels. The company serves approximately residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, and other customers in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As of July 31, 2008, it had 871 propane distribution locations. Ferrellgas, Inc. serves as the general partner of the company. Ferrellgas Partners was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.

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Key Statistics

Closing Price	15.58
Volume	550095
Volume Avg	445380
52 Week High	26.60
52 Week Low	10.20
PE	N/A
PE (group average)	40
EPS Year	-0.45
EPS change Q/Q	-87.1%
EPS change Q/Q Yr ago	-90.24%
EPS change Q/Q next Q est	-1000%
EPS change Y/Y	-1000%
REV change Q/Q	-12.91%
REV change Q/Q Yr ago	19.03%
EPS next Q est	-0.50
EPS next Y est	0.26
Divident Annual	2.00
Dividend Yield	12.84%