Atkins Files Bankruptcy

NEW YORK — Atkins Nutritionals Inc. filed for bankruptcy court protection in early August, a move that marks the final step in its previously announced effort to reorganize the business.

In connection with the filing, the company said it had reached agreement with the majority of its lenders on a pre-arranged plan to restructure its debt and, as a result, will seek the bankruptcy court's approval of its plan of reorganization, which will be filed shortly.