InfoSearch Media (InfoSearch Media) Retained Earnings : $-11.66 Mil (As of Jun. 2008)

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What is InfoSearch Media Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. InfoSearch Media's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was $-11.66 Mil.

InfoSearch Media's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2007 ($-11.90 Mil) to Mar. 2008 ($-12.12 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2008 ($-12.12 Mil) to Jun. 2008 ($-11.66 Mil).

InfoSearch Media's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2005 ($-6.33 Mil) to Dec. 2006 ($-10.37 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2006 ($-10.37 Mil) to Dec. 2007 ($-11.90 Mil).

InfoSearch Media Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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InfoSearch Media Retained Earnings Chart

InfoSearch Media Annual Data

Trend

Dec04

Dec05

Dec06

Dec07

Retained Earnings

-6.86

-6.33

-10.37

-11.90

InfoSearch Media Quarterly Data
	Sep04	Dec04	Mar05	Jun05	Sep05	Dec05	Mar06	Jun06	Sep06	Dec06	Mar07	Jun07	Sep07	Dec07	Mar08	Jun08
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial											-12.06	-12.24	-11.90	-12.12	-11.66

InfoSearch Media 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.

InfoSearch Media (OTCPK:ISHM) 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.

InfoSearch Media (InfoSearch Media) Business Description

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6041 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA, USA, 90230

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InfoSearch Media Inc is a provider of smart search-targeted text and video content for the Internet, designed to improve traffic, brand recognition and website performance for publishing and media clients.

Executives

Robert S Ellin	10 percent owner	4751 WILSHIRE BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90010
Trinad Capital L.p.	10 percent owner	4751 WILSHIRE BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90010
Jay Wolf	10 percent owner	981 LINDA FLORA DRIVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
Trinad Management, Llc	10 percent owner	4751 WILSHIRE BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LOS ANGELES DE 90010
Trinad Capital Master Fund Ltd.	10 percent owner	4751 WILSHIRE BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90010
Trinad Advisors Ii, Llc	10 percent owner	4751 WILSHIRE BLVD, 3RD FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90010
Bruce Galloway	10 percent owner	C/O GALLOWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, 720 FIFTH AVENUE 10TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Gary L Herman	10 percent owner	720 FIFTH AVE, 10TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners Lp Cayman	10 percent owner	PO BOX 2150 GT 4TH FLOOR, 1 CAYMAN FINANCIAL CENTER, GRAND CAYMAN E9 00000
Trinad Advisors Gp, Llc	10 percent owner	153 EAST 53RD ST., 48TH FLOOR, NEW YORK X1 10022

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