FTI Consulting Named the 2016 Global Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. FCN, the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced that FTI Consulting was recently named Global Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year and was awarded four Turnaround Atlas Awards by the Global M&A Network for excellence and outstanding achievements in the global restructuring community.

FTI Consulting was recognized in the following categories:

• Global Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year 
  
  
• Turnaround of the Year 
  NII Holdings Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization 
  
  
• Private Equity Turnaround of the Year (Middle Markets)  
  Versa Capital Management acquisition of The Wet Seal  
  
  
• Insolvency of the Year  
  RadioShack Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, including sale of stores to General Wireless, affiliate of Standard General and Sprint; and liquidation of remaining assets 
  
  
• Pre-Packaged Restructuring of the Year  
  Chassix Holdings Restructuring and Recapitalization

"We are honored to be named this year's Global Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year for the second year in a row," said Michael Eisenband, Global Co-Leader of the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting. "This recognition highlights the exceptional talent of our professionals across the globe, who work relentlessly to deliver industry-focused and best-in-class turnaround and restructuring expertise to our clients."

The Turnaround Atlas Awards honor excellence from the global restructuring and turnaround communities. Winners are selected independently based on deal performance criteria via performance benchmark index.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The Company generated $1.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2015. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.