I'd imagine the downvotes are because it's a factually inaccurate statement (as I understand it). Duty to maximize profits is a myth, which I think I first heard about here on HN!
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/04/16/what-are-co...
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/04/16/what-are-co...