PreVu (PRVU) Retained Earnings : $-158.2 Mil (As of Apr. 2008)

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What is PreVu Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PreVu's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2008 was $-158.2 Mil.

PreVu's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2007 ($-127.5 Mil) to Jan. 2008 ($-135.9 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2008 ($-135.9 Mil) to Apr. 2008 ($-158.2 Mil).

PreVu's annual retained earnings increased from Jan. 2005 ($-38.4 Mil) to Jan. 2006 ($-26.2 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2006 ($-26.2 Mil) to Jan. 2007 ($-58.3 Mil).

PreVu Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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PreVu Retained Earnings Chart

PreVu Annual Data

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18.71

-14.79

-38.39

-26.20

-58.33

PreVu Quarterly Data
	Jul03	Oct03	Jan04	Apr04	Jul04	Oct04	Jan05	Apr05	Jul05	Oct05	Jan06	Apr06	Jul06	Oct06	Jan07	Apr07	Jul07	Oct07	Jan08	Apr08
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-79.60	-108.98	-127.50	-135.88	-158.24

PreVu 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.

PreVu (OTCPK:PRVU) 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.

PreVu (PRVU) Business Description

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7401 Boone Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA, 55428

Website

http://www.wilsonsleather.com

PreVu Inc is a retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel in the United States. The company's products include men's and women's fashion leather jackets, handbags and other accessories.

Executives

William F Farley	director	700 SOUTH SECOND STREET, #90, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
Michael M Searles	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	7401 BOONE AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN PARK MN 55428
Michael T Sweeney	director	GOLDNER HAWN, 3700 WELLS FARGO CENTER, 90 SOUTH 7TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
R. Ted Weschler,	director, 10 percent owner	404B EAST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
Peninsula Investment Partners, L.p.	10 percent owner	404B EAST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
Peninsula Capital Advisors Llc	10 percent owner	404B EAST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
Michael T Cowhing	director	C/O NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC., THREE GLENLAKE PKWY., ATLANTA 2Q 30328
Michael J Mccoy	director	1 HORMEL PLACE, AUSTIN TX 55912
Peter G Michielutti	officer: Executive VP, CFO & COO	2400 XENIUM LANE NORTH PLYMOUTH MN 55441
Joel N Waller	director	2400 XENIUM LANE NORTH PLYMOUTH MN 55441
Lyle Berman	director	10275 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 100, MINNETONKA MN 55305
Cheryl L Vitali	director
Jenele C Grassle	officer: Vice President	605 HWY 169 N, SUITE 400, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55441

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