Which of the following is NOT an action that can help boost a company's credit rating? In answering this question, you may wish to consult the Help section for page 5 of the Camera & Drone Journal and read the discussion pertaining to The Credit Rating Measures "
A. Put increased attention on boosting operating profits and operating profit margins in all four geographic regions -- the resulting growth in operating profits companywide will increase the company's interest coverage ratio.
B. Pay off any 1-year loans (and temporarily avoid the use of 1-year loans) because 1-year loans are considered a current liability and thus reduce the company's current ratio.
C. Temporarily reduce dividend payments to shareholders and use the cash saved from lower dividend payments to pay down 5-year and 10-year loans.
D. Issue additional shares of stock and use the proceeds to pay down 5-year and 10-year loans.
E. Repurchase shares of the company's common stock to enhance the company's debt-to-equity percentages.