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CF Acquisition IV (CF Acquisition IV) Retained Earnings : $-8.70 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is CF Acquisition IV Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CF Acquisition IV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-8.70 Mil.

CF Acquisition IV's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2023 ($-8.15 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-8.19 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2023 ($-8.19 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-8.70 Mil).

CF Acquisition IV's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2020 ($-25.59 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-17.13 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2021 ($-17.13 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-6.42 Mil).


CF Acquisition IV Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for CF Acquisition IV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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CF Acquisition IV Retained Earnings Chart

CF Acquisition IV Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
-25.59 -17.13 -6.42

CF Acquisition IV Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.37 -6.42 -8.15 -8.19 -8.70

CF Acquisition IV 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.


CF Acquisition IV  (NAS:CFIVU) 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.


CF Acquisition IV (CF Acquisition IV) Business Description

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Address
110 East 59th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Website
CF Acquisition Corp IV is a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Executives
Robert Hochberg director 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Mark E Kaplan director COWEN GROUP, INC., 1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10020
Steven Bisgay director 545 WASHINGTON BLVD, JERSEY CITY NJ 07310
Jane Novak officer: Chief Financial Officer 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Alice Chan director, officer: Chief Financial Officer 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Howard W Lutnick director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer
Cantor Fitzgerald, L. P. 10 percent owner 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Cf Group Management Inc 10 percent owner 135 EAST 57TH ST, NEW YORK NY 10022
Paul Pion director, officer: Chief Financial Officer RODIN GLOBAL PROPERTY TRUST, INC., 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Anshu Jain director, officer: President 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Charlotte Blechman director 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Cfac Holdings Iv, Llc 10 percent owner 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022
Louis R. Zurita director CF FINANCE ACQUISITION CORP. IV, 110 EAST 59TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10022