Which of the following statement about bond ratings is TRUE?

A. Bond ratings are typically paid for by a companys bondholders.

B. Bond ratings represent an independent assessment of the credit-worthiness of bonds.

C. Bond ratings are based solely on information acquired from sources other than the bond issuer.

D. None of the given options

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