The Strategic Tactics and Transaction (S.T.A.T.) Initiative is Johnston Blakely's unique strategy and M&A advisory service that integrates the firm's M&A expertise and market insights with the extensive strategic advisory capabilities of Johnston Blakely business partner MedPharma Partners, LLC. This integration of capabilities provides a seamless interface between strategy and implementation and incorporates a range of perspectives that optimizes transaction execution. Clients that need to develop pragmatic strategies for growth or capabilities development will benefit from this joint offering by gaining deep strategic insights coupled with realistic implementation options from the M&A marketplace.

Offered under the S.T.A.T. Initiative is a comprehensive suite of corporate development services that extents well beyond the capabilities of more traditional investment banks. These services include:

Corporate strategy and capabilities development

Acquisition & divestiture strategies

Target identification & solicitation

Due diligence investigations

Exclusive sale mandates

Transaction negotiation & structuring

Post-acquisition integration services