Absent an applicable Securities Act research safe harbor or JOBS Act/FINRA exception, what restriction generally applies to a participating underwriter's analyst during a new equity offering?

1. AThe analyst may publish the report if it contains only factual information.
2. BThe analyst may publish the report after the pricing of the offering.
3. CThe analyst may distribute the report to institutional clients only.
4. DThe analyst is generally prohibited from publishing research reports during the registration period.✓ Correct answer

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