The chester company has just issued $6,493,586 in dividends last year. the effect of this payment on the balance sheet is: select: 1 net profit will decrease $6,493,586 liabilities will increase $6,493,586 expenses will increase $6,493,586 equity will decrease $6,493,586

Fortress international, a large conglomerate, procures a few component parts from external suppliers and also manufactures some of the key raw materials in its own subsidiaries. aside from this, the company does not solely depend on outside distributors to reach its customers. in fact, it has its own retail stores to distribute its products. in this scenario, which of the following alternatives to vertical integration is fortress international applying? a. concentric integration b. taper integration c. horizontal integration d. conglomerate integration