Why Would a Large Publically Traded Corporation Likely Prefer Issuing

Why would a large publically traded corporation likely prefer issuing bonds as a way to raise new money as opposed to issuing more shares?

A) the rate of return the corporation promised will be more difficult to deliver
B) more shares will dilute the existing value of the stock, causing its market price to fall
C) the market will view the new share issue as a sign the company is in financial difficulty
D) issuing bonds is a more secure method for corporations to raise needed money