A Conglomerate Is a Corporation Consisting of Many Companies in Different

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A conglomerate is a corporation consisting of many companies in different businesses or industries.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the share of profits and retained earnings that the company pays out to its shareholders.

Net Loss

The amount by which a company's total expenses exceed its total revenues, indicating a negative financial performance.

Insurance Expense

The cost incurred from purchasing insurance policies, recognized over the period to which the insurance coverage relates.