During the Global Downturn of the 1990s, Company a Had

During the global downturn of the 1990s, Company A had more global marketing operations than Company B. Which of the following statements is true in this regard?

A) B was more likely to have suffered in the recent financial downturn.
B) A was more likely to have suffered in the recent financial downturn.
C) Both A and B were equally likely to have suffered.
D) Global marketing operations have no connection with losses during a financial crisis.
E) B was in a better position to adjust to fluctuations in tax rates.