11-27-07

HABIF, AROGETI & WYNNE ACQUIRES ATLANTA CPA FIRM
Miller Ray Houser & Stewart Purchase Marks First Acquisition for HA&W

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ATLANTA - (Nov. 27, 2007) – Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, one of the country’s top-100 CPA firms, formally announced today the multi-million-dollar acquisition of Atlanta-based Miller Ray Houser & Stewart, LLP, a leading CPA firm in the local market offering a broad range of traditional audit and tax services.

In addition to a staff of 25 and office space at 99 West Paces Ferry Road, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne (HA&W), already Georgia’s largest independent accounting firm, acquires an active client roster of approximately 2000 organizations and executives as well as considerably more depth and breadth of experience with SEC-registered companies. All MRHS staff will eventually transition to the HA&W offices at the Glenridge Highlands location in Atlanta.

“Miller Ray Houser & Stewart is a natural fit for us, from both a business and cultural standpoint,” said Dan Simms, managing partner, HA&W. “Our combined expertise and exceptional commitment to customer service will allow HA&W to expand into additional markets with an eye on becoming the leading regulatory firm in Atlanta. We will continue to focus on securing capability and deepening our industry knowledge base to address the current and future financial needs for businesses locally and throughout the Southeast.”

MRHS offers a broad range of traditional audit and tax services, primarily to small and mid-market companies and their executives. The company is also very active in providing valuation services, litigation support and forensic accounting services. The diversified MRSH client base is made up of well established, successful businesses and individuals including SEC-registered companies, law firms, medical practices, commercial and residential real estate developers, property and casualty insurance companies, not-for-profit organizations, manufacturing and distribution, high net-worth individuals, estate and trusts and family limited partnerships.

“We are bringing together two companies with similar business philosophies and complementary industry skills and expertise,’ said Wayne E. Stewart, managing partner, MRHS. “Through this transition, it will be ‘business as usual.’ We are committed to maintaining the talent and personalized, face-to-face relationships that are core to our success. We look forward to introducing our clients to the expanded capabilities that HA&W will now offer.”

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