retained earnings
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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The extra dividend will be taken from the retained earnings of prior years, derived from gains after disposals, the group said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Investment by the harbour is currently funded from its retained earnings, rather than by borrowing money.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025
"In the case of Credit Suisse, the improved capital position is attributable to a capital increase and a reduction in exposure, while at UBS it is due to retained earnings."
From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2022
“During bad times, companies refrain from firing redundant workers by using retained earnings accumulated during good times, so that people can have secure jobs.”There are also strong social expectations that Japanese companies will retain workers.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2020
The banks used deposits, their capital, retained earnings and funds illegally borrowed through shady offshore subsidiaries to try to keep their impossible and unhealthy promises.
From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel
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