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Forum Merger IV (Forum Merger IV) Retained Earnings : $-14.94 Mil (As of Mar. 2023)


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What is Forum Merger IV Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Forum Merger IV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $-14.94 Mil.

Forum Merger IV's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2022 ($-13.55 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-13.80 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-13.80 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-14.94 Mil).

Forum Merger IV's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-17.91 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2021 ($-17.91 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-13.80 Mil).

Forum Merger IV Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Forum Merger IV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Forum Merger IV Retained Earnings Chart

Forum Merger IV Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
-17.91 -13.80

Forum Merger IV Quarterly Data
Jan21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -15.88 -14.09 -13.55 -13.80 -14.94

Forum Merger 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.

Forum Merger IV  (NAS:FMIVU) 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.

Forum Merger IV (Forum Merger IV) Business Description

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Marshall Kiev director, 10 percent owner, officer: Co-CEO, President 135 EAST 57TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
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Neil Goldberg director 135 EAST 57TH STREET 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Tory Kiam director 1615 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 103, DELRAY BEACH FL 33445
Forum Capital Management Iv Llc director, 10 percent owner 1615 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 103, DELRAY BEACH FL 33445
Forum Investors Iv Llc director, 10 percent owner, other: *Director by Deputization 1615 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 103, DELRAY BEACH FL 33445