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In some cultures, such as the Japanese, the private self is relatively small, while the public self is relatively large

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Each of the following factors may cause a corporation to lower its dividend payout ratio EXCEPT

A) current common shareholders are unable to participate in new equity offerings. B) the corporation's current and quick ratios are higher than industry average. C) the corporation's retained earnings balance is high. D) the corporation's earnings predictability is high.