Isabella Diplotti (792 days) Isabella Diplotti is the founder of BSMAC and served as President from April 2014 to June 2016. As the founder of BSMAC, Isabella laid the foundation for the association, bridging the gap between university and the M&A industry. During her presidency, she established BSMAC’s core mission and network, ensuring that members … Continue reading Our Leadership
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Founded in 2014, Bocconi Students M&A Circle (BSMAC) is Bocconi University’s premier student association for aspiring professionals in the world of Mergers & Acquisitions. Entirely student-run, we bring together talent, curiosity, and ambition to explore the art and science behind corporate deals. We empower our members through hands-on experience: from in-depth deal analysis and valuation workshops … Continue reading Discover Bsmac
Il ruolo delle Boutique M&A: Specializzazione e Successo nel Deal-Making
The content below is in Italian, since the event will be held in Italian. Perché una boutique M&A rappresenta il partner ideale per guidare una PMI italiana in un’operazione di svolta? Cinque voci autorevoli del settore condivideranno il loro punto di vista in data 1 aprile 2025 presso l'Università Bocconi: Professor Francesco Perrini (ClearWater International … Continue reading Il ruolo delle Boutique M&A: Specializzazione e Successo nel Deal-Making
M&A Pulse #5 (June 2–15, 2025): Tech and Insurance Deals Dominate, as Sector Leaders Execute High-Conviction Plays
The fifth edition of M&A Pulse captures a period marked by high-value transactions in FIG and TMT, with strategic repositioning by global players. Notable moves include Dai-ichi Life’s entry into Trucordia, M&G’s €25.2bn divestment, and Qualcomm’s €5.2bn acquisition of Diginex, signaling confidence in AI and semiconductor verticals. Across Healthcare and Industrials, blue-chip buyers such as … Continue reading M&A Pulse #5 (June 2–15, 2025): Tech and Insurance Deals Dominate, as Sector Leaders Execute High-Conviction Plays
M&A Pulse #4 (May 19 – June 1, 2025): Infra Consolidation and Strategic Deployments in TMT and Healthcare
The fourth edition of M&A Pulse covers a diverse set of strategic transactions across core verticals. In FIG, we track FSI and Bain Capital’s asset repositioning and continued consolidation in European financial services. The TMT space remains highly active, with AT&T’s €5.1bn acquisition of Lumen FTH business and Motorola’s move on Silvus Technologies indicating strong … Continue reading M&A Pulse #4 (May 19 – June 1, 2025): Infra Consolidation and Strategic Deployments in TMT and Healthcare
M&A Pulse #3 (May 4–18, 2025): Tech-Driven Acquisitions and Global Strategic Repositioning
The third issue of M&A Pulse highlights a decisive shift toward technology-led acquisitions and strategic repositioning across core sectors. In Financial Institutions, cross-border expansion continues with activity from Sumitomo, Erste Group, and TPG. TMT saw high-profile transactions such as OpenAI’s acquisition of Exafunction and DoorDash’s vertical integration with SevenRooms. In Industrials and Energy, dealmaking is … Continue reading M&A Pulse #3 (May 4–18, 2025): Tech-Driven Acquisitions and Global Strategic Repositioning
M&A Pulse #2 (Apr 21 – May 4, 2025): Cross-Border Activity and Strategic Realignment in FIG, Healthcare, and TMT
This issue of M&A Pulse analyses key dealmaking activity across FIG, TMT, Healthcare, and Industrials, with a focus on complex transaction structures and shifting capital allocation. The period is marked by KKR’s acquisition of OSTTRA, TPG’s strategic entry into hospitality tech, and UPS’s vertical integration in healthcare logistics. Deal structures increasingly reflect a preference for … Continue reading M&A Pulse #2 (Apr 21 – May 4, 2025): Cross-Border Activity and Strategic Realignment in FIG, Healthcare, and TMT
M&A Pulse #1 (April 7–20, 2025): Strategic Trends Across FIG, TMT & Industrials
The inaugural edition of M&A Pulse, BSMAC’s biweekly dealmaking insight, captures key developments from April 7 to 20, 2025. This issue spotlights strategic moves across Financial Institutions, Technology & Media, Industrials, and beyond. Featured transactions include Banco BPM’s bid for Anima Holding, signaling renewed consolidation in Italian asset management, and cross-border activity in TMT, led … Continue reading M&A Pulse #1 (April 7–20, 2025): Strategic Trends Across FIG, TMT & Industrials
Italian Banking Chessboard – Part II: Countermoves and Consolidation (Mar–May 2025)
After months of announcements and unexpected developments, the Italian banking industry is still at a pivotal turning point, from contested takeovers to strategic countermoves reshaping the sector. In this follow-up to our previous Banking Chessboard presentation, we explore its latest chapter with the insights from professionals including:• Eugenio Morpurgo – CEO, Fineurop Soditic• Francesco Perrini … Continue reading Italian Banking Chessboard – Part II: Countermoves and Consolidation (Mar–May 2025)
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