Aamaxan Transport Group (Aamaxan Transport Group) Retained Earnings : $9.60 Mil (As of Jun. 2008)

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What is Aamaxan Transport Group Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Aamaxan Transport Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was $9.60 Mil.

Aamaxan Transport Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Oct. 2007 ($-7.42 Mil) to Jan. 2008 ($10.09 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2008 ($10.09 Mil) to Jun. 2008 ($9.60 Mil).

Aamaxan Transport Group's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Jan. 2006 ($-7.37 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2006 ($-7.37 Mil) to Jan. 2007 ($-7.40 Mil).

Aamaxan Transport Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Aamaxan Transport Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Aamaxan Transport Group Retained Earnings Chart

Aamaxan Transport Group Annual Data

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Jan06

Jan07

Retained Earnings

-7.37

-7.40

Aamaxan Transport Group Quarterly Data
	Apr06	Jul06	Oct06	Jan07	Apr07	Jul07	Oct07	Jan08	Jun08
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial				-7.40	-7.40	-7.42	10.09	9.60

Aamaxan Transport Group 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.

Aamaxan Transport Group (GREY:AAXT) 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.

Aamaxan Transport Group (Aamaxan Transport Group) Business Description

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Aamaxan Transport Group Inc is a development stage company seeking for potential operating businesses and business opportunities with the intent to acquire or merge with such businesses.

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