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Emmis Communications (Emmis Communications) Retained Earnings : $-478.10 Mil (As of Feb. 2020)


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What is Emmis Communications Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Emmis Communications's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2020 was $-478.10 Mil.

Emmis Communications's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2019 ($-515.22 Mil) to Nov. 2019 ($-462.49 Mil) but then declined from Nov. 2019 ($-462.49 Mil) to Feb. 2020 ($-478.10 Mil).

Emmis Communications's annual retained earnings increased from Feb. 2018 ($-547.25 Mil) to Feb. 2019 ($-523.90 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2019 ($-523.90 Mil) to Feb. 2020 ($-478.10 Mil).


Emmis Communications Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Emmis Communications Retained Earnings Chart

Emmis Communications Annual Data
Trend Feb11 Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -642.50 -629.38 -547.25 -523.90 -478.10

Emmis Communications Quarterly Data
May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16 Feb17 May17 Aug17 Nov17 Feb18 May18 Aug18 Nov18 Feb19 May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20
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 -523.90 -522.23 -515.22 -462.49 -478.10

Emmis Communications 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.


Emmis Communications  (OTCPK:EMMSP.PFD) 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.


Emmis Communications (Emmis Communications) Business Description

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40 Monument Circle, Suite 700, One EMMIS Plaza, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Emmis Corp, formerly Emmis Communications Corp is a diversified media company principally focused on radio broadcasting. The company owns and operates radio and magazine entities in large and medium-sized markets throughout the United States. Its operations have aligned into two business segments: Radio and Publishing. A vast majority of revenue is generated from the Radio segment. The company generates revenue in the form of Advertising; Circulation, which includes revenues from digital and home delivery subscriptions; Nontraditional, which includes ticket sales and sponsorship of events on their stations and magazine conduct; LMA(Local Marketing Agreement) Fees; and other revenues.
Executives
Paul V. Brenner officer: President 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Ryan A Hornaday officer: EVP, CFO & Treasurer 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
James M Dubin director ONE MADISON PLACE, HARRISON NY 10528
Herbert Simon other: Member of 10% owner 13d group 115 W WASHINGTON ST, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Hsjs, Llc other: Member of 10% owner 13d group C/O MELVIN SIMON & ASSOCIATES, 225 W WASHINGTON ST, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
2012 Retention Plan Trust 10 percent owner 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Michelle Duncan Bergman director 25 WEST ROAD, SHORT HILLS NJ 07078
Joseph R Siegelbaum director 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
David Gale director 220 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 426, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104
Bradley Louis Radoff 10 percent owner 2727 KIRBY DRIVE, UNIT 29L, HOUSTON TX 77098
Group, Lllp Djd other: member of 10% owner group 4221 WEST BOY SCOUT BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000, TAMPA FL 33607
Family Foundation Radoff 10 percent owner 2727 KIRBY DRIVE, UNIT 29L, HOUSTON TX 77098
Defosset Don other: member of 10% owner group 4221 WEST BOY SCOUT BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000, TAMPA FL 33607
Smith Management Llc 10 percent owner 885 THIRD AVENUE, 34TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Alden Global Capital Ltd 10 percent owner THIRD FLOOR, ONE WAVERLEY PLACE, UNION STREET, ST. HELIER Y9 JE2 3RF

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