Fitness Management Group, Inc. Approves Sale of the Company
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitness Management Group, Inc. (the
"Company"), parent company of Peak Fitness Centers ("Peak Fitness"), today
announced that the Company has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of
North Carolina (the "Bankruptcy Court"). As part of this restructuring,
Fuzion Investment Capital LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company (the
"Acquirer" or "Fuzion"), will acquire Peak Fitness assets under a section 363
sale of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Under new ownership, Peak Fitness Centers
will continue on a far stronger and more competitive footing.
As part of the filing, the Company has agreed to a definitive Asset Purchase
Agreement, pending Bankruptcy Court approval, with the Acquirer to sell
substantially all of the Company's assets. The Company believes the sale will
provide for smooth, ongoing operations of the business and the best outcome
for members, employees, and vendors.
Fitness Management Group's filing was largely the result of real property
leases that were negotiated at the height of the real estate market, the
significant and sustained economic downturn, and the acquisition of select
underperforming assets from the Capital Health Club chain in Raleigh, NC. The
filing will allow Peak Fitness's new owners to re-negotiate certain existing
agreements and re-position the business for long term growth and success.
"Peak Fitness has made some difficult decisions towards reorganization over
the past couple of months, including closing the majority of our
underperforming facilities in the Raleigh, NC market," said Jeffrey R. Stec,
CEO of Fitness Management Group. "Liabilities inherited from previous
management and the current severe economic downturn, have had an adverse
impact on our financial performance. Restructuring with Fuzion will allow the
business to establish a re-energized platform for growth and a strong
commitment to the best customer service in the industry. We look forward to
working closely with Fuzion to help provide our members with a quality
experience at an affordable price," said Jeffrey R. Stec, Founder and CEO of
Fitness Management Group.
Members or Vendors with questions are encouraged to visit our website:
http://www.peakfitnessclubs.com/reorganizing
Member Hotline: (704)815-0753.
Vendor Hotline: (704)815-0754.
About Fitness Management Group, Inc.
Fitness Management Group, Inc. is the holding company for Peak Fitness
centers. Peak Fitness is a leading regional provider of fitness centers in
North and South Carolina. The company currently has 17 locations and is the
largest independently operated fitness club chain in the Carolinas.
SOURCE Fitness Management Group, Inc.
Laura Haid, Vice President of Operations, Fitness Management Group, Inc.,
+1-704-200-2101, lhaid@peakfitnessus.com
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