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In a 'best-efforts' syndication, what is the risk to the investment bank?

  1. Mark-to-market losses on warehoused bond inventory should benchmark interest rates rise.
  2. Regulatory fines for failing to satisfy the issuer's stated funding requirements.
  3. Reputational damage and the loss of potential fees if the deal fails to clear.
  4. The bank must purchase every unsold bond at the agreed reoffer price.

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