Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
download pdf On September 29, 2025, Electronic Arts (EA) announced that it would be taken private by a consortium led by Public Investment Fund (PIF), together with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, in an all-cash transaction that puts EA’s Enterprise Value at €47bn. The deal, expected to be executed in Q1 of fiscal year 2027, … Continue reading Electronic Arts’ €47 Billion Take-Private: The Largest LBO in History
The content below is in Italian, since the event will be held in Italian. In collaborazione con B.lab e Bocconi Students Women in Finance (WIF), siamo lieti di invitarvi all’evento Leadership al Femminile, che si terrà lunedì 6 maggio alle ore 18:30 presso l’Aula 32 dell’Edificio Leoni. L’incontro sarà un’occasione di confronto sul ruolo della … Continue reading Leadership al femminile
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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