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1. ''Shareholder profits.''


In relation to a UK firm, its profits available for distribution to ordinary shareholders.   
In relation to a UK firm, its profits available for distribution to ordinary shareholders.   
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2. ''Profits.''


In relation to firms more generally, their profits.
In relation to firms more generally, their profits.




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3. ''Income.''


Any stream of income or profits, for example interest earnings.  
Any stream of income or profits, for example interest earnings.  




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4. ''Earned income.''


In relation to individuals, their earned income, for example salary.   
In relation to individuals, their earned income, for example salary.   
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* [[Net profit]]
* [[Net profit]]
* [[Owner earnings]]
* [[Owner earnings]]
* [[PAT]]
* [[Profit after tax]
* [[Price to earnings ratio]]
* [[Price to earnings ratio]]
* [[Shareholders cash flow]]
* [[Shareholders cash flow]]

Revision as of 16:28, 25 March 2021

1. Shareholder profits.

In relation to a UK firm, its profits available for distribution to ordinary shareholders.

Also known as Net Profit.


2. Profits.

In relation to firms more generally, their profits.


3. Income.

Any stream of income or profits, for example interest earnings.


4. Earned income.

In relation to individuals, their earned income, for example salary.

Distinguished from their investment income and their capital gains. This distinction is important in relation to individual taxation, and in relation to pensions.


See also