In a registered public offering, which of the following best demonstrates an underwriter’s reasonable investigation of the issuer’s business risk?

1. AAccepting summary risk factors provided by the issuer without supporting documents
2. BRelying exclusively on the issuer’s legal counsel for risk analysis
3. CReviewing industry reports, management discussions, and conducting site visits✓ Correct answer
4. DWaiting until after the offering closes to assess risk

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