Which of the following is the best example of a well$-$stated financial objective?

Gradually boost the annual percentage increase in total revenues

Maximize the company's annual return on shareholders' equity investment

Increase total after$-$tax profits from the current level of $$2$ million annually to $$4$ million annually no later than the end of

Boost the company's dividend payments to shareholders every year

Within $24$ months, boost the company's profit margin per unit sold to an amount bigger than any other competitor in the

industry