The directors of Hager Mills prefer to keep the priceof the firm's stock within a pricerange of $30 to $45 a share. Currently, the stock is selling for $63 a share due to the improving growth outlook of the firm. Given this, the directors are most apt to:

A.pay a special dividend.

B.implement a stock repurchase program.

C.declare a 2-for-1 stock split.

D.declare a 1-for-2 reverse stock split.

E.pay a liquidating dividend.