Which one of the following would least likely result in a negative component of stockholders' equity?

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Donations are likely to result in a positive component of stockholders' equity, unlike the other options which may result in a negative component. Prior period adjustment may result in a restatement of previously reported earnings and decrease in retained earnings, valuation changes in available for sale securities and unrealized declines in the value of marketable equity securities may result in a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently in stockholders' equity.

Which One of the Following Would Least Likely Result in a Negative