Which of the following best demonstrates an underwriter’s reasonable investigation for due diligence purposes in a registered offering?

1. ARelying solely on the issuer’s management representations
2. BPerforming no independent research but reviewing the prospectus
3. CReviewing internal controls, financial statements, and interviewing key officers✓ Correct answer
4. DDistributing the red herring prospectus to institutional investors

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