BTOW (Gtfn Hldgs) Retained Earnings : $-1.35 Mil (As of Apr. 2010)

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What is Gtfn Hldgs Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Gtfn Hldgs's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2010 was $-1.35 Mil.

Gtfn Hldgs's quarterly retained earnings declined from Apr. 2008 ($-0.18 Mil) to Apr. 2009 ($-0.49 Mil) and declined from Apr. 2009 ($-0.49 Mil) to Apr. 2010 ($-1.35 Mil).

Gtfn Hldgs's annual retained earnings declined from Apr. 2007 ($-0.13 Mil) to Apr. 2008 ($-0.18 Mil) and declined from Apr. 2008 ($-0.18 Mil) to Apr. 2009 ($-0.49 Mil).

Gtfn Hldgs Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Gtfn Hldgs Retained Earnings Chart

Gtfn Hldgs Annual Data

Trend

Apr05

Apr06

Apr07

Apr08

Apr09

Retained Earnings

-0.01

-0.06

-0.13

-0.18

-0.49

Gtfn Hldgs Semi-Annual Data
	Apr05	Apr06	Apr07	Apr08	Apr09	Apr10
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial			-0.06	-0.13	-0.18	-0.49	-1.35

Gtfn Hldgs 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.

Gtfn Hldgs (OTCPK:BTOW) 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.

Gtfn Hldgs Business Description

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Address

1067 E. Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO, USA, 80863

Website

https://www.gtfn-holdings-inc.com

Gtfn Hldgs Inc is a Solution, secure multi-platform communications software. The company along with its subsidiaries is focused on data privacy and secure communications and offers comprehensive data privacy and security solutions that protect a customer's on/offline communications across all channels including voice, mobile email, desktop email, video, Instant Messaging and File transfer/sharing between mobile and fixed devices.

Executives

Donald K Bell	director, 10 percent owner, officer: President & Accounting Officer	11684 VENTURA BOULEVARD, SUITE 685, STUDIO CITY CA 91604
Jacek Oscilowicz	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Pres/CEO/CFO/PAO/Secr/Tres	725 KENDALL LANE, BOULDER CITY NV 89005
Britton Jewellery Inc.	10 percent owner	455 HOWE STREET, VANCOUVER A1 V6C 2B3

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