The Sintar Corporation has just announced that it will pay $$1\mathrm{.}10$ per share in dividends to its stockholders in the current quarter. The prior quarter's dividend was $$1\mathrm{.}00$ per share. The announcement indicates which of the following?

$($A$)$ Management is sending a signal that it expects the economy to expand.

$($B$)$ Management is sending a signal that the company has good projected future earnings.

$($C$)$ While the company was able to pay a higher dividend, management preferred a more conservative figure.

$($D$)$ The company has overextended its cash position and may have liquidity problems in the future.