Which One of the Following Rights Is Never Directly Granted

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following rights is never directly granted to all shareholders of a publicly held corporation?

A) Electing the board of directors
B) Receiving a distribution of company profits
C) Voting either for or against a proposed merger or acquisition
D) Determining the amount of the dividend to be paid per share
E) Having first chance to purchase any new equity shares that may be offered