Research Objectivity and Investment Banking Relationships

As an analyst at a major investment firm, you are part of a team that frequently collaborates with the investment banking division. Recently, you have been assigned to prepare a research report on a company that your firm is considering bringing public through an IPO. Your colleague in investment banking informs you that the underwriting process will begin shortly, and they request your insights on the company's financial health and future outlook.

According to the CFA Institute's Research Objectivity Standards, which of the following actions would most likely compromise the objectivity of your research report?