Weekly Early Edition

As the 2018 NBA Playoffs officially kicked off last week, the new issuance market regained some of its confidence as 17 deals priced (4 IPOs, 9 FOs, and 4 CVTs) for combined proceeds of $3.1B.

With spring providing the season’s first dose of beautiful weather in the Northeast, the new issuance market sprang into action, pricing 10 deals (2 IPOs and 8 FOs) for combined proceeds of $6.0B.

As the 2018 Masters Tournament officially kicked off last week, the new issuance market was less exciting, as 10 deals priced (7 FOs, 1 BLK and 2 CVTs) for combined proceeds of $2.7B

As everyone gears up for the 2018 Final Four this weekend, the new issuance market continued to impress, pricing 18 deals (6 IPOs, 8 FOs, 2 BLKs, and 2 CVTs) for combined proceeds of $7.1B.

As March Madness continued with Loyola-Chicago’s improbably run into the Elite Eight, the new issuance market welcomed 20 deals (2 IPOs, 11 FOs, 1 BLK, and 6 CVT) to the market for $4.3B in combined proceeds.

While March Madness headed into the second round of matchups, the new issuance market continued pace as 25 deals (5 IPOs, 8 FOs, 8 BLKS and 4 CVT) priced for $6.5B.

As March Madness 2018 selection Sunday approached, the new issuance market picked up some steam with 21 deals (1 IPO, 9 FOs, 8 BLKS, and 3 CVTs) pricing for $7.8B in aggregate proceeds.

As everyone geared up for the 90th Annual Academy Awards this weekend, the new issuance market managed to remain quiet, pricing 16 deals (1 IPO, 8 FOs, 4 BLKs, and 3 CVTs) for combined proceeds of $6.3B.

Following the successful debut of the new NBA All-Star game format last weekend, the new issuance market did not impress, offering just 11 deals (6 FOs, 3 BLKs and 2 CVTs) priced generating $2.1B in total proceeds.

As the U.S. Snowboarding Team continued to take home Gold medals at the Olympics, the new issuance market was not celebrating as hard as 15 deals (2 IPOs, 10 FOs, 2 BLKs and 1 CVT) priced, garnering $1.9B in total proceeds.