U.S. Concrete CEO to Reinvest Tax Cuts in Business

U.S. Concrete CEO to Reinvest Tax Cuts in Business

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The transcript discusses the impact of potential tax changes on a business, highlighting plans to reinvest extra cash into new trucks, equipment, and market expansion rather than share buybacks. It also examines how GDP growth could benefit the business, particularly in non-residential sectors, and addresses shareholder concerns about reinvestment strategies. The discussion touches on the limited role of infrastructure spending in the company's growth, despite potential federal initiatives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the CEO plan to use the extra cash from reduced tax rates?

Distribute it as dividends to shareholders

Invest in new trucks and equipment

Conduct share buybacks

Save it for future use

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of a GDP increase to over 3% on the business?

It will have no significant impact

It will boost non-residential and commercial sectors

It will only affect infrastructure projects

It will primarily benefit residential sectors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the company's product is currently used in infrastructure work?

57%

34%

17%

26%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the CEO optimistic about the passing of an infrastructure bill?

Because of the current high GDP growth

Due to the great needs and state actions

Because the company heavily relies on infrastructure

Due to recent federal government spending

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the company's profits change despite low infrastructure spending?

They decreased by 10%

They increased by 50%

They remained the same

They increased by 34%