Focus Awarded for CRO role in Archway bankruptcy


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2009
Contact: Kristin Myers, (813) 281-0062

Tampa, FL - June 26, 2009 - Focus Management Group proudly announces today that it is the recipient of the Food & Beverage Sector Deal of the Year, as awarded by the M&A Global Network, for its role as Chief Restructuring Officer in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Archway & Mother's Cookie Company ("Archway").

Archway, a leading cookie manufacturer, and its subsidiaries were led through a successful Chapter 11 filing and subsequent sale by Managing Director Jeff Granger, a restructuring specialist with extensive leadership experience in Chapter 11 reorganizations.

“We are honored that we were recognized for our accomplishments in this transaction,” said President J. Tim Pruban. ”The success of the Archway engagement clearly demonstrated the expertise of our firm’s professionals in bankruptcy management.”

The M&A Global Network announced the winners of the Turnaround Atlas Awards at a gala dinner on June 22, 2009 in Chicago, IL.

About Focus Management Group
Focus Management Group provides nationwide professional services in turnaround management, insolvency proceedings, business restructuring and operational improvement with a senior-level team of 120 professionals.  Headquartered in Tampa, FL, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Greenwich, Los Angeles and Nashville, the firm provides a full portfolio of services to distressed companies and their stakeholders, including secured lenders and equity sponsors.

For additional information about Focus Management Group, please visit www.focusmg.com or call 800-528-8985.