Wegener (Wegener) Retained Earnings : $-24.08 Mil (As of May. 2012)

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What is Wegener Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Wegener's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2012 was $-24.08 Mil.

Wegener's quarterly retained earnings declined from Nov. 2011 ($-22.59 Mil) to Feb. 2012 ($-22.95 Mil) and declined from Feb. 2012 ($-22.95 Mil) to May. 2012 ($-24.08 Mil).

Wegener's annual retained earnings declined from Aug. 2008 ($-15.35 Mil) to Aug. 2009 ($-17.95 Mil) and declined from Aug. 2009 ($-17.95 Mil) to Aug. 2010 ($-20.27 Mil).

Wegener Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Wegener Retained Earnings Chart

Wegener Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-14.98

-15.73

-15.35

-17.95

-20.27

Wegener Quarterly Data
	Aug07	Nov07	Feb08	May08	Aug08	Nov08	Feb09	May09	Aug09	Nov09	Feb10	May10	Aug10	Nov10	Feb11	May11	Aug11	Nov11	Feb12	May12
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-21.76	-21.73	-22.59	-22.95	-24.08

Wegener 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.

Wegener (OTCPK:WGNR) 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.

Wegener (Wegener) Business Description

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930 Interstate Ridge Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, GA, USA, 30501

Website

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Wegener Corp is engaged in Manufacturing and sale of electronic products and systems primarily for the radio broadcast market and digital signage market. Its product line includes iPump media servers, digital signage applications, and audio and data networks.

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David W Wright

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