I agree with the comments so far of all the other witnesses, but I would add that notwithstanding the ability to withstand the down times, in the good times, companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, tend to look at their own companies as essentially family members. You want your family to grow and prosper, and that's what businesses do as well, so they'll reinvest that money. It's not like they're going to be keeping that passive money dormant for a long period of time. If they feel there's an actual need, as Mr. Hopkins alluded to, to purchase another business and employ more people, they will. If there are options to invest in further infrastructure to improve productivity, make technological advancements, or employ more people, they will. There is no downside to having a passive investment remain as passive.
On October 3rd, 2017. See this statement in context.