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Sky-ITV Merger: Will Consolidation Save British Broadcasting?

Download PDF Introduction ITV’s [LSE: ITV] future has been the subject of much speculation, having attracted interest from potential buyers such as CVC Capital Partners [AMS: CVC]. However, ITV’s silence was finally broken on November 7, 2025, in a 70-word statement. ITV told shareholders that Comcast-owned [NASDAQ: CMCSA] Sky has Read more…

By BSIC, 11 months23 November 2025 ago
Corporate Finance Old Articles

Comcast moves next in the global media chess game: the acquisition of Sky

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) – market cap as of 03/10/18: USD 163.67bn Framework In order to further understand the dynamics behind the acquisition of Sky by Comcast, it’s useful to provide some context and shed some light on the series of events that started in the winter of 2016 and Read more…

By BSIC, 8 years7 October 2018 ago
Corporate Finance Old Articles

The Entertainment Earthquake: Evolve or Succumb

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) – market cap as of 27/04/18: $151.2bn Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ:FOXA) – market cap as of 27/04/18: $67.7bn AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) – market cap as of 27/04/18: $215.8bn Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) – market cap as of 27/04/18: $75.8bn Introduction M&A activity is not a Read more…

By BSIC, 8 years29 April 2018 ago
Corporate Finance Equity Deals Old Articles

A price too high to be refused: CVC Acquires 80% of Sky Bet for £720m

SKY PLC; market cap (as of 5/12/14): £16.3bn Introduction On December 4th, 2014, Sky agreed to sell 80% of its betting business Sky Bet to CVC Capital Partners. The gambling division, valued ca. £800m, has been one of Sky’s fastest growing businesses with 18% revenues growth in the last financial Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years6 December 2014 ago

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From Norway’s currency interventions and the art o From Norway’s currency interventions and the art of optimal trade execution to KKR’s landmark Alliance Boots buyout, China’s AI infrastructure bottlenecks and the future of pharmaceutical dealmaking - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

Discover our latest insights and read the full articles at bsic.it (link in bio).

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This week, our General Discussion explored the mat This week, our General Discussion explored the mathematics of bet sizing, focusing on the Kelly Criterion and its implications for investment decisions. From the difference between expected wealth and compounded growth to the dangers of excessive leverage, we examined why theoretically optimal strategies can still lead to substantial losses. Through simulations, historical US equity market data and the Grossman-Zhou framework, we discussed how fractional Kelly and dynamic position sizing can help investors balance growth with capital preservation.

Swipe through the carousel to explore the key formulas, graphs and empirical findings discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Bet Sizing: From the Kelly Criterion to Drawdown Control, on bsic.it (link in bio).

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One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Disc One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Discussions (GDs) bring our research to life. During our weekly meetings, members present and explain the articles they have written, creating an opportunity for the entire club to ask questions, challenge assumptions, exchange perspectives and deepen their understanding of financial markets.

This week, we explored the High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) industry, a critical component of the AI revolution. As demand for AI computing accelerates, memory manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented growth and supply constraints. But could today’s shortages become tomorrow’s oversupply? Our discussion examined the evolving balance between memory capacity and bandwidth, the implications of changing AI workloads, and the potential consequences for industry leaders such as SK hynix.

Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights, graphs and investment scenarios discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Understanding the HBM Industry, on bsic.it (link in bio)

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From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven tra From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven trading strategies to UBS’s battle with Swiss regulators, Nike’s struggles and Germany’s shift from cars to defence - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

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A record recruitment season for BSIC. We are prou A record recruitment season for BSIC.

We are proud to welcome an exceptional group of new members to BSIC and look forward to seeing their contributions to the Club in the semesters ahead.

Thank you to everyone who applied and took part in our recruitment process, and congratulations to all our new joiners!

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From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrast From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrastructure and financing behind the AI boom - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping markets and corporate finance, from HBM and hyperscaler capex to private equity’s growing use of insurance capital.

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From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading mo From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading models to sponsor reputation, rising yields and Europe’s race for powered land - this week’s BSIC Weekly is out.

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Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY! If you’ Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your final chance. Submit your application by 11:59 AM and take the first step towards becoming part of BSIC.

Applications close at 12:00 PM.

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