Mercer International (Mercer International) Retained Earnings

: $336 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Mercer International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $336 Mil.

Mercer International's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($459 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($428 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($428 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($336 Mil).

Mercer International's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($371 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($598 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($598 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($336 Mil).

Mercer International Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Mercer International's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Mercer International Annual Data

Trend

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Dec16

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Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

256.37

217.11

370.93

598.12

336.11

Mercer International Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																598.12	562.56	459.26	428.32	336.11

Mercer International Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Mercer International (NAS:MERC) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Mercer International (Mercer International) Business Description

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AEZ:Germany

Address

700 West Pender Street, Suite 1120, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1G8

Website

https://www.mercerint.com

Mercer International Inc is a forest products company with two reportable operating segments in pulp and solid wood. Pulp segment consists of the manufacture, sale and distribution of pulp, electricity and chemicals. Solid wood segment consists of the manufacture, sale and distribution of lumber, manufactured products wood pallets, electricity, biofuels and wood residuals from sawmills and other facilities located in Germany and the United States. The company has its geographical presence in USA, Germany, China and Other countries. Majority of the revenue is generated from the Pulp segment.

Executives

Janine North	director	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Alice Laberge	director	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Torbjoern Loeoef	director	SUITE 1120-700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C1G8
Thomas Kevin Corrick	director	C/O BOISE CASCADE, L.L.C., 1111 W. JEFFERSON ST., STE 300, BOISE ID 83702-5389
Cynthia Margaret Alekson	officer: VP, Controller	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Wolfgang Beck	officer: Senior VP,Global Product	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Carsten Merforth	officer: COO, Wood Products	SUITE 1120 - 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Rainer Rettig	director	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Keith Purchase	director	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Peter R Kellogg	10 percent owner	48 WALL STREET, C/O IAT REINSURANCE CO LTD, NEW YORK NY 10005
Bueno Estrada Juan Carlos	officer: Chief Executive Officer & Pres	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Guy Arguin	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	SUITE 1120 - 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8
Eric Xavier Heine	officer: VP Sales & Marketing NA & Asia	650 WEST GEORGIA STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6B 4N8
Wolfram Ridder	officer: VP of Business Development	AM EISENBUHL 7, SELBITZ 2M D-95152
Alan C. Wallace	director	SUITE 1120, 700 WEST PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 1G8