Freedom Acquisition I (Freedom Acquisition I) Retained Earnings : $-17.38 Mil (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is Freedom Acquisition I Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Freedom Acquisition I's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $-17.38 Mil.

Freedom Acquisition I's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2022 ($-16.81 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-17.55 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($-17.55 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-17.38 Mil).

Freedom Acquisition I's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2020 ($-0.01 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-21.92 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2021 ($-21.92 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-17.55 Mil).

Freedom Acquisition I Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Freedom Acquisition I's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Freedom Acquisition I Retained Earnings Chart

Freedom Acquisition I Annual Data

Trend

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Retained Earnings

-0.01

-21.92

-17.55

Freedom Acquisition I Quarterly Data
	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial					-20.63	-18.78	-16.81	-17.55	-17.38

Freedom Acquisition I 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.

Freedom Acquisition I (NYSE:FACT) 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.

Freedom Acquisition I (Freedom Acquisition I) Business Description

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Address

14 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10005

Website

https://www.freedomac1.com

Freedom Acquisition I Corp is a blank check company.

Executives

David John Anderson	director, officer: CMO; EVP Strategic Partnership	C/O COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC., 3000 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY, SUITE 504, SAN RAMON CA 94583
Vikas Desai	officer: President; GM Business Units	C/O COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC., 3000 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY, SUITE 504, SAN RAMON CA 94583
Thurman J Rodgers	director, 10 percent owner	535 EASTVIEW WAY, WOODSIDE CA 94062
William James Anderson	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	C/O COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC., 3000 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY, SUITE 504, SAN RAMON CA 94583
Arnaud Lepert	officer: Chief Operating Officer	C/O COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC., 3000 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY, SUITE 504, SAN RAMON CA 94583
Devin Whatley	director	C/O COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC., 3000 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY, SUITE 504, SAN RAMON CA 94583
Brian Wuebbels	officer: Chief Financial Officer	C/O MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC., 501 PEARL DRIVE, ST. PETERS MO 63376
Ronald J Pasek	director	101 INNOVATION DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Antonio R Alvarez	director	3901 N. FIRST ST., SAN JOSE CA 95134
Edward Qiang Zeng	director	14 WALL STREET, 20TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 100005
Nell Cady-kruse	director	C/O VARAGON CAPITAL CORPORATION, 299 PARK AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10171
David Poritz	director	14 WALL STREET, 20TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10005
Adam Gishen	officer: Chief Executive Officer	14 WALL STREET, 20TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10005
Freedom Acquisition I Llc	10 percent owner	C/O MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED, PO BOX 309, UGLAND HOUSE, GRAND CAYMAN E9 KY1-1104
Tidjane Thiam	director	C/O TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX, INC., NEW YORK NY 10036