~ Ranked #1 in Iowa (Competitive Issues) in 9 of Last 10 Years ~
As reported in the February 15, 2017 issue of the Bond Buyer’s Midwest Yearend Review, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. ranked No. 1 in Iowa for Bond Counsel: Competitive Issues for 2016, with $1,599,700,000 in total issuance.
With one exception, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. has led the state of Iowa as bond counsel on competitive issues since 2006.
State of Iowa Yearend Issuance Rankings (Competitive Offerings)
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
· 2016 – $1,599.7 Million – Ranked #1
· 2015 – $1,431.3 – Ranked #1
· 2014 – $1,169.0 – Ranked #1
· 2013 – $1,358.9 – Ranked #2
· 2012 – $2,397.6 – Ranked #1
· 2011 – $1,933.3 – Ranked #1
· 2010 – $1,824.7 – Ranked #1
· 2009 – $1,861.3 – Ranked #1
· 2008 – $1,136.1 – Ranked #1
· 2007 – $1,481.1 – Ranked #1
· 2006 -- $1,841.0 – Ranked #1
Source: Thomson Reuters, reported by The Bond Buyer.
The Midwest region includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Bond rankings are based on issues maturing in 13 months or more. Private placements, remarketings and issues not meeting Thomson Reuter's "T+5" policy rule are excluded. In issues with multiple book-runners, each firm is credited with its actual allocation. In issues with multiple co-advisors or co-counsel, the par amount of the issue is divided equally among the firms. Source: Thomson Reuters (Jan. 13)