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TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III (TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III) Retained Earnings : $-12.67 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $-12.67 Mil.

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($-11.93 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-11.60 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($-11.60 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($-12.67 Mil).

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($-24.24 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-14.91 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($-14.91 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-11.60 Mil).

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III Retained Earnings Chart

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
-24.24 -14.91 -11.60

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III Quarterly Data
Feb21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.71 -13.57 -11.93 -11.60 -12.67

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III 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.

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III  (NYSE:TRTL) 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.

TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III (TortoiseEcofin Acquisition III) Business Description

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Address
6363 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, USA, 66211
Website
https://www.tortoisespac.com
TortoiseEcofin Acquisition Corp III is a blank check company.
Executives
Andrew B Lipsher director C/O VOLTA INDUSTRIES, INC., 155 DE HARO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103
Hennessy Capital Growth Partners Fund I Spv V, Llc 10 percent owner 195 US HWY 50, SUITE 208, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Hennessy Capital Growth Partners Fund I, Lp 10 percent owner 3415 N. PINES WAY, SUITE 204, WILSON WY 83014
Matthew Schindel director 195 US HWY 50, SUITE 208, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448
Tortoiseecofin Sponsor Iii Llc 10 percent owner 5100 W. 115TH PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66211
Thomas D Hennessy director, 10 percent owner 3485 N. PINES WAY SUITE 110, WILSON WY 83014
Jack Leeney director 3485 N. PINES WAY SUITE 110, WILSON WY 83014
Greg A Walker director 999 CORPORATE BOULEVARD, SUITE 300, LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD 21090
Darrell Jr. Brock officer: Vice President 725 FIFTH AVENUE, 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Juan J. Daboub director 5100 W. 115TH PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66211
Stephen S. Pang director, officer: President and CFO 5100 W. 115TH PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66211
Evan J. Zimmer officer: Vice President 5100 W. 115TH PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66211
Mary Beth Mandanas director 5100 W. 115TH PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66211
Steven C. Schnitzer officer: VP, Gen. Counsel and Secretary 725 FIFTH AVE., 19TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
William J. Clinton director 5100 W. 115TH PLACE, LEAWOOD KS 66211