Fog Cutter Capital Group focuses on the acquisition of assets where its expertise in intensive asset management, mortgage and real estate credit analysis and financial structuring can create value. The company invests primarily in restructuring companies, mortgage-backed securities, commercial loans, commercial real estate and other real estate-related investments in the United States and Western Europe. Some of the company s major transactions include a $6 million investment in Faburger, the acquisition of the leasehold interests in 109 freestanding retail stores in 25 states and the acquisition of a 51 percent interest in George Elkins Mortgage Banking Company. Fog Cutter is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with executive offices in Los Angeles and London.