Sierra Windows has paid a quarterly dividend of $2.00 per share for the last four years. Which one of the following is most apt to cause the company to reduce the amount of its next dividend payment?

A. Decrease in the next quarter's revenue

B. Decrease in the next quarter's net income

C. Loss of a major customer which lowers the overall company's outlook for the next few years

D. Major lump sum cash outflow next month to start a new project

E. Increase in the number of new projects under consideration as compared to prior years