Which of the following actions are most likely to directly increase cash as shown on a firms balance sheet?

	a.	It reduces the dividends paid on its common stock.
	b.	It buys new plant and equipment at a cost of $6 million.
	c.	It repurchases $3 million of its own common stock.
	d.	It reports a large loss for the year. (Assume the loss is not due to a large depreciation expense.)