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British Smaller VCT 2 (LSE:BSC) Retained Earnings : £0.00 Mil (As of Jun. 2024)


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What is British Smaller VCT 2 Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. British Smaller VCT 2's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was £0.00 Mil.


British Smaller VCT 2 Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for British Smaller VCT 2's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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British Smaller VCT 2 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.


British Smaller VCT 2  (LSE:BSC) 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.


British Smaller VCT 2 Business Description

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14 South Parade, 5th Floor, Valiant Building, Leeds, GBR, LS1 5QS
British Smaller Companies VCT 2 PLC operates as a venture capital trust in the United Kingdom. The investment strategy of the company is to invest in UK businesses across a broad range of sectors that blends a mix of businesses operating in established and emerging industries that offer opportunities for the application and development of innovation in their products and services.

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