Two publicly traded companies in the same industry are similar in all respects except one. Where Publicks

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Two publicly traded companies in the same industry are similar in all respects except one. Where Publicks has issued debt in the public markets (bonds), Privicks has never borrowed from any public source. In fact, it always uses private bank debt for its borrowing. Which firm might be marginally more inclined to have a more aggressive regular payout than the other? Explain.
Dividend
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