• FenrirIII@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    These companies shift gains and losses around so much that they would evade any punishment

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      8 months ago

      “As you can see your honor, we actually lost 400 million last year. Negative profit. It looks like you actually owe us money when you calculate the proposed fine…”

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      8 months ago

      Surly u can make it the value of a percentage of shaires. The primary purpose of any company is the keep the shairholders happy either pay ur fines or fail ur primary purpose.