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Syncora Holdings (Syncora Holdings) Retained Earnings : $-2,089.90 Mil (As of Mar. 2019)


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What is Syncora Holdings Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Syncora Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was $-2,089.90 Mil.

Syncora Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2018 ($-2,073.72 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-2,085.64 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2018 ($-2,085.64 Mil) to Mar. 2019 ($-2,089.90 Mil).

Syncora Holdings's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2016 ($-2,195.36 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-2,061.85 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2017 ($-2,061.85 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-2,085.64 Mil).


Syncora Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Syncora Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Syncora Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,643.35 -2,343.22 -2,195.36 -2,061.85 -2,085.64

Syncora Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,063.16 -2,161.88 -2,073.72 -2,085.64 -2,089.90

Syncora Holdings 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.


Syncora Holdings  (OTCPK:SYCRF) 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.


Syncora Holdings (Syncora Holdings) Business Description

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Address
22 Victoria Street, Canon's Court, Hamilton, BMU, HM 12
Syncora Holdings Ltd is a Bermuda holding company that provides through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, financial guarantee insurance and reinsurance. It has one reportable operating business segment, Financial Guarantee Insurance. The financial guarantee business segment is conducted through its operating subsidiaries, SGI and SCAI.
Executives
Duncan P Hennes director SYNCORA HOLDINGS LTD, A S COOPER BLDG, 26 REID STREET, HAMILTON D0 HM11
Edward J Muhl director UNUM GROUP, 1 FOUNTAIN SQUARE, CHATTANOOGA TN 37402
Xl Insurance (bermuda) Ltd 10 percent owner XL HOUSE, ONE BERMUDIANA ROAD, HAMILTON D0 HM 11
Mary R Hennessy director 651 CLINTON AVE, HADDONFIELD NJ 08033
Claude Leblanc officer: Executive Vice President ONE BERMUDIANA ROAD, HAMILTON D0 HM 11

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