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Net profit after taxThe net profits of a company after taxation. This is the 'bottom line' that you often hear about. Dividends are paid out of net profits after tax, and the amount that isn't paid out is the retained profit.Similar MatchesExcess profitExcess profitProfit of a firm over and above what provides its owners with a normal (market equilibrium) return to capital. Gross profitGross profitSales minus the cost of goods sold. Book profitBook profitThe cumulative book income plus any gain or loss on disposition of assets. Profit and loss statement (P&L)Profit and loss statement (P&L)A set of accounts, usually prepared annually, which depict a company's trading performance and are normally read in conjunction with the balance sheet and cash flow data. The profit and loss account can broadly be shown as follows:Turnover (sales) less manufacturing costs (or cost of sales if for example a retailing company) = gross profit or lossGross profit plus any non-trading income less operating costs = operating profit Operating profit less interest payments on bank loans or loan stock = profit before tax (pre tax profit)Pre-tax profit, less tax = net profit after taxPart of the net profit after tax may be used to pay a dividend with the balance being retained within the business for future investment. Profit sharing schemeProfit sharing schemeA scheme where part of a company's profits are paid to employees as a reward for loyalty and contribution to the company's success. The reward may be given via cash, shares or a combination of both. Further SuggestionsGross profit marginRisk adjusted profitability Non profit endowment Profit forecast Excess profits tax Profit Table operating profit Profit profits warning gross profit Trading profit Windfall profit Unitised with profit endowment pre tax profit unitised with profits Directly Unproductive Profit-Seeking Activities Profitability ratios Accumulated profits tax Realized profit (or loss) Full with profit endowment Profit maximizing Not for profit Profit margin Profit taking Profitability index |
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