Rich Cockrell: Matria Healthcare

MARIETTA, Ga., June 1 — Matria Healthcare, Inc. today announced that Rich Cockrell has joined the Company as Vice President, Investor Relations. Mr. Cockrell will be responsible for all components of Matria’s investor relations program and will serve as a spokesperson for the Company. He will report to Matria Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Hinton.”I am delighted that Rich has joined our team,” commented Jeff Hinton, Chief Financial Officer. “Rich brings a unique perspective to investor relations, having worked in both corporate IR and as an equity research analyst, and we are confident that he will positively contribute to Matria’s commitment of enhancing financial transparency.”

Prior to joining Matria, Mr. Cockrell was Head of Investor Relations at Exide Technologies. He also served as Head of Strategic Financial Analysis for ING Americas and as Manager of Investor Relations/Strategic Finance at The Home Depot and El Paso Corporation.

Rich has also worked as an equity research analyst for UBS and Jefferies & Company where he covered the Energy sector. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Houston.

Matria Healthcare is a leading provider of comprehensive health enhancement programs to health plans, employers and government agencies. Matria manages major chronic diseases and episodic conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, chronic pain, depression, end-stage renal disease, and obesity; delivers programs that address wellness, healthy living, productivity improvement, and patient advocacy; and provides case management of acute and catastrophic conditions. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, Matria operates through more than 60 offices around the United States. More information about Matria can be found on line at www.matria.com.

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