Cash Dividends, If Paid, Are Generally Paid

Cash dividends, if paid, are generally paid:

A) On an annual basis provided there is sufficient net income to do so.
B) On a quarterly basis as declared by the board of directors.
C) Automatically unless the board of directors takes action to stop the payment.
D) On the ex-dividend date of each quarter.
E) From sources other than current or accumulated retained earnings.