Strasbaugh (Strasbaugh) Retained Earnings : $-29.35 Mil (As of Jun. 2010)

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What is Strasbaugh Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Strasbaugh's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 was $-29.35 Mil.

Strasbaugh's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2009 ($-30.23 Mil) to Mar. 2010 ($-29.80 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2010 ($-29.80 Mil) to Jun. 2010 ($-29.35 Mil).

Strasbaugh's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2007 ($-27.68 Mil) to Dec. 2008 ($-32.19 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2008 ($-32.19 Mil) to Dec. 2009 ($-30.23 Mil).

Strasbaugh Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Strasbaugh Retained Earnings Chart

Strasbaugh Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-51.81

-67.79

-27.68

-32.19

-30.23

Strasbaugh Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-30.27	-31.07	-30.23	-29.80	-29.35

Strasbaugh 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.

Strasbaugh (OTCPK:STRB) 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.

Strasbaugh (Strasbaugh) Business Description

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Address

825 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, 93401

Website

http://www.strasbaugh.com

Strasbaugh makes equipment that is used to make microelectronics. The company manufactures and sells CMP and grinding equipment for use in the production of semiconductor devices. Its CMP and wafer grinding systems are used to manufacture a range of mobile devices, including MEMS, LEDs, RF/power devices, thin film heads, and ICs.

Executives

Bryant R Riley	director	C/O B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC., 21255 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400, WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367
Miller Lloyd I Iii	10 percent owner
Richard H Nance	officer: Executive VP and CFO	825 BUCKLEY ROAD, SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401
Wes Cummins	director	4505 LORRAINE AVE, DALLAS TX 75205
Danilo Cacciamatta	director
Michael B Targoff	director	40 WEST 57TH ST., NEW YORK NY 10019

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