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Semper Paratus Acquisition (Semper Paratus Acquisition) Retained Earnings : $-16.17 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Semper Paratus Acquisition Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Semper Paratus Acquisition's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-16.17 Mil.

Semper Paratus Acquisition's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2023 ($-15.33 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-15.55 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2023 ($-15.55 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-16.17 Mil).

Semper Paratus Acquisition's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-14.23 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2021 ($-14.23 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-14.79 Mil).

Semper Paratus Acquisition Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Semper Paratus Acquisition's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Semper Paratus Acquisition Retained Earnings Chart

Semper Paratus Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
-14.23 -14.79

Semper Paratus Acquisition Quarterly Data
Apr21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.66 -14.79 -15.33 -15.55 -16.17

Semper Paratus Acquisition 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.

Semper Paratus Acquisition  (NAS:LGST) 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.

Semper Paratus Acquisition (Semper Paratus Acquisition) Business Description

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Address
767 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Website
https://www.semperparatusspac.com
Semper Paratus Acquisition Corp is a special purpose acquisition company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Executives
Corbin Erisa Opportunity Fund, Ltd. 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 31ST FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Michael L Peterson director 17 CANARY COURT, DANVILLE CA 94526
Ssvk Associates, Llc 10 percent owner 8911 REGENTS PARK DRIVE, SUITE 550, TAMPA FL 33647
Scott Harris Sussman director 616 POPPY AVE, CORONA DEL MAR CA 92625
Avinash R Wadhwani director 3 YARD COURT, FLEMINGTON NJ 08822
Donald G. Fell director 17537 DARBY LANE, LUTZ FL 33558
Surendra K Ajjarapu director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO and Chairman 8604 BUTTON BUSH CT, TAMPA FL 33647
Knuettel Ii Francis officer: Chief Financial Officer 205 NEWBURY ST, SUITE 204, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Corbin Capital Partners, L.p. 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Corbin Capital Partners Gp, Llc 10 percent owner 590 MADISON AVENUE, 31ST FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Jeff Rogers officer: President 720 SPYGLASS HILL, HOLLAND MI 49424
Semper Paratus Sponsor Llc 10 percent owner 767 THIRD AVENUE, 38TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10017
Philippe J Kurzweil officer: CFO & Secretary C/O SEMPER PARATUS ACQUISITION CORP., 767 THIRD AVENUE, 38TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10017
Parizad Olver director C/O SEMPER PARATUS ACQUISITION CORP., 767 THIRD AVENUE, 38TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10017
Brad Stewart director C/O SEMPER PARATUS ACQUISITION CORP., 767 THIRD AVENUE, 38TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10017