In which of the following examples does the firm acquire financial capital from households through a financial intermediary?

A. A firm sells a bond to John Doe.
B. The firm sells a bond to an employee pension fund.
C. The firm uses retained earnings to purchase shares of its stock owned by a mutual fund company.
D. The firm uses retained earnings to purchase shares of its stocks owned by individuals.


Answer: B

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