W World (W World) Retained Earnings : $-214.62 Mil (As of Sep. 2012)

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What is W World Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. W World's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 was $-214.62 Mil.

W World's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2012 ($-213.91 Mil) to Jun. 2012 ($-214.29 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2012 ($-214.29 Mil) to Sep. 2012 ($-214.62 Mil).

W World's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2009 ($-209.81 Mil) to Dec. 2010 ($-211.35 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2010 ($-211.35 Mil) to Dec. 2011 ($-213.33 Mil).

W World Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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W World Retained Earnings Chart

W World Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-196.66

-206.75

-209.81

-211.35

-213.33

W World Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-212.90	-213.33	-213.91	-214.29	-214.62

W World 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.

W World (OTCPK:WWHC) 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.

W World (W World) Business Description

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530 5th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036

Website

https://www.wworldusa.com

W World Corp is a shell company.

Executives

Newhall Charles W Iii	director, 10 percent owner	1119 ST PAUL ST, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Anthony B Evnin	director, 10 percent owner	C/O VENROCK ASSOCIATES, 7 BRYANT PARK, 23RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018
Neill Sydney Colin	officer: President and CFO	C/O AXONYX INC, 500 SEVENTH AVE 1OTH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018
Srinivas Akkaraju	director	565 EVERETT AVENUE, PALO ALTO CA 94301
C Richard Kramlich	10 percent owner	1954 GREENSPRING DRIVE, SUITE 600, TIMONIUM MD 21093
Associates Venrock	10 percent owner	ROOM 5508, 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10112
Trainor Iii Eugene A	10 percent owner	NEW ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATES, 1119 ST PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Mark W Perry	10 percent owner
Peter J Barris	10 percent owner	1119 ST PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE MD 21202
M James Barrett	10 percent owner	1119 ST PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Scott D Sandell	10 percent owner
Nea Partners 10 L P	10 percent owner	1119 ST PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE MD 21202
New Enterprise Associates 10 L P	10 percent owner
Venrock Associates Iii Lp	10 percent owner
Venrock Entrepreneurs Fund Iii Lp	10 percent owner

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