The Institute for corporate M&A professionals

Access for Vista Portfolio Companies


Access the knowledge, network, and professional development programs the most effective M&A teams use to improve their deal process and transaction performance.

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Unlimited Access

Vista Equity Partners

Gain full access to the Institute's information and programs on engineering the M&A process to deliver high-performing transactions.

  • M&A Academy
    A comprehensive course on the strategic and operational considerations associated with acquisitions
  • M&A Conferences
    Multidisciplinary programs that consider current deal challenges and methods for improving transaction performance
  • M&A Forums
    Roundtable discussions for members of the Institute to consider M&A strategy, M&A process, and M&A integration best practices
  • M&A Master Classes
    In-depth classes on critical areas of the deal process and specific transaction structures

Full Schedule of M&A Programs

How M&A teams leverage the Institute

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Essential M&A Network


Through a highly interactive format, participants are able to tap into a wide breadth and depth of M&A knowledge to determine the best approaches for completing complex corporate transactions.

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Improving the M&A Process


The Institute brings together the most active corporate M&A teams to consider refinements in the deal process and approaches for delivering high performing transactions.

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Independent & Data-Driven


The Institute is eminently practical, attuned to shifting market practices, and empowered by its unencumbered role as an independent knowledge platform that is fed by a flow of insights from members.

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Perspective and M&A Expertise


The corporate M&A teams that are involved in the Institute bring an enthusiasm and quest for continuous development and innovation in the deal process that is contagious and inspiring.

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Creating World-Class M&A Teams


The Institute empowers corporate M&A teams to be better stewards of their transactions through a structured approach -- built on all of the best techniques and current methods.

Member-Driven

Contact the Institute

April Thurmond Dumas

Director of Member Development

April guides corporate M&A teams through membership and program opportunities that strengthen internal capabilities and support improved deal performance. She manages outreach and supports prospective members.

Email April

Jimmy Mulvaney

Member Development Associate

Jimmy plays a key role in supporting member development by coordinating outreach to prospective members and enhancing the operational efficiency of our programs. His efforts help drive engagement and ensure our initiatives run smoothly and effectively.

Email Jimmy

The Institute for corporate M&A professionals

Access for Vista Porfolio Companies

Access to the Institute runs on an annual term from the date your account is activated. 

All current Vista portfolio companies are eligible for the preferred access program.

Accounts are for individual use only. 

Vista Account Activation | $4,850 Now $2,425