The Reasons Why a Company Opts to Expand Outside Its

The reasons why a company opts to expand outside its home market include all of the following EXCEPT

A) gaining access to new customers for the company's products/services.
B) spreading its business risk across a wider market base.
C) achieving lower costs through economies of scale, experience, and increased purchasing power.
D) exploiting its core competencies and capabilities.
E) identifying resources and capabilities in the company's home market.