In a leveraged buyout, any Retained Earnings balance at the transaction date is not reported in the consolidated balance sheet.

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Retained Earnings are not reported in the consolidated balance sheet because they are considered to be part of the equity of the acquired company and are not considered to be an asset or liability of the acquiring company.

In a Leveraged Buyout, Any Retained Earnings Balance at the Transaction