BTG Global Advisory Announces Further Expansion

Zalis SAS appointed as alliance member for France

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BTG Global Advisory (www.btgga.com), a leading international alliance of independent restructuring and financial advisory firms is pleased to announce further expansion of its global reach with the appointment of Zalis SAS (“Zalis”), a specialist restructuring practice based out of Paris.

Zalis has a team of almost 30 specialists, across Paris, Toulouse and New York and has a particularly strong focus on operational turnaround and CRO roles. Zalis is led by Daniel Cohen and Harry Cohen-Bensimon and is currently ranked second in France for their chief restructuring officer advisory work, working with a prestigious client base across the financial and legal sectors. The New York office, headed by Harry Cohen-Bensimon, is mainly involved in capital raising, consulting in M&A and origination of projects.

Zalis’s appointment further increases the international reach of BTG Global Advisory, whose core members now include:

• Begbies Traynor (UK, Ireland) – www.begbies-traynor.com
• Zalis SAS (France) – www.zalis.com
• Farber Financial Group (Canada) www.farberfinancial.com
• GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC (USA) - www.glassratner.com
• Integrated Capital Services Limited (India) - www.raas.co.in
• PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH (Germany, Italy and Spain) – www.pluta.net
• Rodgers Reidy (Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand) - www.rodgersreidy.com

Nigel Atkinson, Chief Executive of BTG Global Advisory, said: "We are delighted to welcome Zalis to our international alliance. They are a highly regarded firm in France for all restructuring advisory work, and have built a strong reputation and track record for delivering excellent client advice and service. The appointment of Zalis is the first of a series of high profile appointments where we will be announcing over the coming months following the launch of BTG Global Advisory on 1 June 2015. Our mission is to build a truly global network of members allowing clients to access specialist expert advice in a growing number of major business territories. We look forward to working closely with Zalis in the near future.”

Daniel Cohen, CEO of ZALIS SAS, said: “BTG Global Advisory is one of the world’s largest specialist independent restructuring alliances. We are delighted to become a member of this alliance, as our clients very often have cross border issues. Thanks to this partnership and the high quality of the members, we will reinforce our position to conduct international restructuring efficiently in a more competitive and open world.”

About BTG Global Advisory:

BTG Global Advisory (www.btgga.com) is an international alliance of independent restructuring and financial advisory firms operating in key jurisdictions across the globe.

BTG Global Advisory advises leading banks, law firms, private equity and other funds, creditor committees, operating companies, and other parties affected by distress and has a particular focus on North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Australasia regions. However, full global coverage is assured via a comprehensive network of associate members.

The specialist services provided by the alliance include turnaround advisory and implementation, performance improvement consulting, loan workout, interim management, investment banking, forensic accounting, managed exit services and complex cross-border M&A transactions.

About GlassRatner:

GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC is a national specialty financial advisory services firm providing solutions to complex business problems and board level agenda items. The firm applies a unique mix of skill sets and experience to address matters of the utmost importance to an enterprise such as managing through a business crisis or bankruptcy, planning and executing a major acquisition or divestiture, pursuing a fraud investigation or corporate litigation, and other top level non-typical business challenges. The combination of proven operating and financial expertise, a hands-on approach and an absolute focus on assignment execution makes GlassRatner a unique and valuable ally for its clients and partners. Visit http://www.glassratner.com/ for more information.

About Zalis SAS:

Founded in 2001 by Daniel Cohen, Zalis SAS has in a single decade become one of the main French players in turnaround and restructuring (ranked #2 in France for the fourth consecutive year), growth management, strategic reengineering advisory, change management and M&A support.

Zalis clients range from start-ups to multinationals. With a team of seasoned professionals, Zalis has the ability to create investment opportunities for its clients in the industries where businesses are experiencing rapid changes.

Information on ZALIS SAS can be accessed via the company's website at www.zalis.com or www.zalis.fr

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Source: BTG Global Advisory

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