4C is on a cash basis, HY report is stat figures. Big difference.
As to why - I think this is a good question - I agree the answer of "prestige" seems a little odd. But I don't think that not understanding the movitations of a successful businessman from another culture gives reasonable indication of fraud or negative intent.
Your final point reminds me of conspiracy theorists who see hidden numbers for communication amongst the elite and illuminati symbols everywhere they look
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