Stock Splits, Stock Dividends, and Reverse Stock Splits Are Often

Stock splits, stock dividends, and reverse stock splits are often pursued with the objective of _____________________.

A) Decreasing the owners' equity of the firm.
B) Making the firm's stock more desirable to the average investor.
C) Benefiting shareholders since regular dividends are irrelevant.
D) Avoiding the need to pay a regular cash dividend.
E) Enhancing the cash flow of the firm.