Category: Newsletter M&A Pulse

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 →

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 →