On December 11, 2025, M&L Consulting Group, with the support of the professionals from Studio Locatelli & Associati – Certified Public Accountants, participated in the sixth national edition of the Industria Felix Award, hosted at the Italian Stock Exchange in Palazzo Mezzanotte, Milan.
The event brought together some of the most dynamic business realities in the country, confirming its role as a point of reference for innovation and competitiveness in the Italian economic landscape. It was a concrete opportunity to foster new relationships, share experiences, and strengthen the professional network.
The 2025 edition recognized 124 Italian companies, selected from over 700,000 financial statements analyzed by Industria Felix Magazine. The award highlighted companies that stand out for their financial strength, innovative capacity, and contribution to the national economic system. The most represented sectors included healthcare and tourism.
Next, Dr. Biancamaria Prete, Certified Public Accountant at Studio Locatelli & Associati and M&L Consulting Group, emphasized the importance for every solid company to plan its future, with the goal of ensuring stability, continuity, and growth over time.
A particularly notable contribution came from Dr. Giancarlo Marengo, Partner at M&L Consulting Group and consultant at Studio Locatelli & Associati, who delved into the various strategic and operational aspects related to entrepreneurs' exit options, evaluating the opportunities offered by M&A transactions and generational transitions. His contribution emphasized the importance of a structured approach to protect and enhance the business in the long term.
Participation in the Industria Felix Award has reinforced the commitment of M&L Consulting Group and Studio Locatelli & Associati in supporting Italian companies with solutions focused on innovation, sustainability, and structured growth.
The future of the business is built today. Together, we define winning strategies to face and overcome the challenges of tomorrow.
Also taking the stage was Dr. Silvia Ravani, Certified Public Accountant and Partner at Studio Locatelli & Associati, who extended institutional greetings and highlighted the expertise developed by M&L Consulting Group in the main areas of strategic, tax, and corporate consulting. Her speech emphasized a distinctive principle of the firm’s approach:
“Consulting is not complication, but simplification that creates value.”
During the event, Dr. Valerio Locatelli, Managing Partner of Studio Locatelli & Associati and Co-Founder of M&L Consulting Group, presented a concrete case of corporate reorganization focused on generational transition and the entry of new investors. He explained how the creation of a multi-level holding company and the signing of shareholder agreements can strengthen governance, optimize liquidity management, and generate tax benefits. His presentation included an operational analysis of the latest regulatory developments regarding dividends and succession planning.