Strategic partnership Credit union and bank M&A activity is rising, and MALC has already partnered with ALM First to offer an affordable, scalable solution. This presents a sales opportunity to position MALC as a go-to M&A training and advisory partner for financial institutions pursuing growth through mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.

Product expansion MALC recently launched a new M&A solution for credit unions, signaling a readiness to expand offerings beyond traditional training into integrated consulting and execution support. This creates potential cross-sell and upsell chances with existing clients and in related financial services segments.

Certification leverage With the CMAS certification and established training programs, MALC can be positioned as a credentials partner to financial services firms seeking standardized M&A competency. Sales conversations can target institutions aiming to upskill their deal teams and risk managers for more effective transactions.

Acquisitions momentum The rise in M&A activity within the financial sector, coupled with MALC’s proven track record training executives across hundreds of companies, suggests a strong market need for scalable, cost-efficient M&A programs. This supports pursuing mid-market financial services firms looking to accelerate deal execution.

Sponsor and services mix MALC offers a blend of proprietary research, publications, live-online and on-site training, and risk assessment services. This diversified service mix enables tailored proposals (training + due diligence + risk assessment) to financial institutions considering complex deals, divestitures, or carve-outs.