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Are the following statements true or false? Briefly explain why.
1. Companies can reduce the risk of financial distress by issuing debt and using the proceeds of the debt issuance to repurchase stock.
2. Small research & development intensive startups with revenues in the distant future should have optimal leverage ratios that are below 30%.