Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Retained Earnings : $-275.9 Mil (As of Jun. 2023)

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What is Spark Networks SE Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Spark Networks SE's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was $-275.9 Mil.

Spark Networks SE's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($-244.6 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-249.0 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2023 ($-249.0 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-275.9 Mil).

Spark Networks SE's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2020 ($-132.2 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-200.4 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2021 ($-200.4 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-244.6 Mil).

Spark Networks SE Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spark Networks SE's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Spark Networks SE Retained Earnings Chart

Spark Networks SE Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-44.21

-85.64

-132.25

-200.40

-244.59

Spark Networks SE Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-216.64	-227.35	-244.59	-248.95	-275.88

Spark Networks SE 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.

Spark Networks SE (OTCPK:LOVLQ) 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.

Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Business Description

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Kohlfurter Strasse 41/43, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10999

Website

https://www.spark.net

Spark Networks SE operates a global online dating site. Its focus is on catering to professionals and educated singles with serious relationship intentions in North America and other international markets. The group reports two reportable segments Zoosk and Spark and operates a portfolio of premium brands including EliteSingles, Jdate, Christian Mingle, SilverSingles, and JSwipe. The companies geographical presence is in United States, Germany and Rest of world, majority of its revenue comes from U.S.

Executives

Osmium Partners, Llc	10 percent owner	300 DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 172, GREENBRAE CA 94904
Laura Allison Marcero	director	214 PROVENCAL ROAD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 48236
Pamela B Corrie	director	100 PIER 1 PLACE, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Kristie Goodgion	officer: Executive Director and CFO	C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE KOHLFURTER STRASSE, BERLIN 2M 10999
Michael J Mcconnell	director	P.O. BOX 6280, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92658
Ulrike Handel	director	C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN X9 10999
Frederic Beckley	officer: General Counsel and CAO	280 UNION SQUARE DRIVE, NEW HOPE PA 18938
Brown Colleen B	director	C/O TRUEBLUE, INC., 1015 A STREET, TACOMA WA 98402
Joseph E Whitters	director
David D Clark	officer: Chief Financial Officer	FORT WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE CENTER, 600 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON PA 19034
Bradley Goldberg	director	141 W JACKSON BLVD, SUITE 500, CHICAGO X1 60604
Eric Eichmann	officer: Chief Executive Officer	C/O CRITEO LEGAL DEPT., 387 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10016
Bangaly Gaba	director	C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN 2M 10999
Canaan Viii Lp	10 percent owner	2765 SAND HILL RD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
John Hartnett Lewis	10 percent owner	388 MARKET STREET, SUITE 920, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111