Why might public limited companies fail to maximize their profits?

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They worry that maximizing profits could lead to hostile takeovers.Shareholders have limited influence over the decisions made by managers.Shareholders prefer receiving larger dividend payments.Both concerns about takeovers and desire for higher dividends.

Explanation

Public limited companies may not always prioritize profit maximization because shareholders often have limited control over managerial decisions, which can lead to managers pursuing other objectives.