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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Arin Mitra as Vice President in its Transfer Pricing Practice. Dr. Mitra brings over 30 years of experience from a Big Four firm, where he served as Lead Tax and Transfer Pricing Client Services Principal.

Dr. Mitra's expertise includes managing transfer pricing engagements, developing innovative software tools, and leading economic analysis for more than 50 bilateral Advanced Pricing Agreements involving multiple countries. His appointment strengthens CRA's capabilities in handling complex, cross-border tax issues for multinational clients.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has strengthened its Life Sciences Practice with the addition of two Vice Presidents, Phoebe Ng and Chris Nüesch. Ng brings 23 years of experience from a major pharmaceutical company, where she led new business development in global commercial strategy for various therapeutic areas. Nüesch joins with extensive consulting experience in life sciences, having served as a partner at a global management consulting firm.

The appointments align with CRA's data-driven approach and aim to enhance the company's ability to support clients in the evolving healthcare landscape. Both executives bring specialized expertise in portfolio strategy, product development, commercialization, and market access.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) reported record-breaking financial results for Q2 2025, with revenue reaching $186.9 million, representing a 9.0% year-over-year growth. The company's net income surged 85.4% to $12.1 million, with earnings per diluted share increasing 90.4% to $1.79.

Seven practices showed growth, with Antitrust & Competition Economics, Energy, Intellectual Property, and Labor & Employment practices achieving double-digit revenue growth. Both North American (+9.4%) and international (+7.0%) operations contributed to this growth.

Based on strong performance, CRA raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, now expecting revenue between $730-745 million and non-GAAP EBITDA margin of 12.3-13.0%. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share and returned $46.6 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a leading economic and management consulting firm, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.49 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 26, 2025.

While the company expects to continue its quarterly dividend payments, the declaration, timing, and amounts remain at the discretion of CRA's Board of Directors.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a leading economic and management consulting firm, has announced three key executive appointments effective August 4, 2025. Eric Nierenberg, who rejoined CRA in 2023, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. Brian Langan will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Transformation Officer, while Sandra David adds Principal Accounting Officer to her existing roles.

The appointments strengthen CRA's senior leadership team, with Nierenberg bringing expertise from MassPRIM and academia, Langan leveraging his 20+ year tenure at CRA, and David contributing over 25 years of accounting experience. Chad Holmes will continue as Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer after serving as interim CFO.

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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a leader in economic, financial, and management consulting services, has scheduled its second-quarter 2025 financial results conference call for July 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The call will be led by President and CEO Paul Maleh along with Chad Holmes, who serves as Chief Corporate Development Officer and interim CFO. Investors can access the webcast through CRA's website's Investor Relations section or dial in via telephone. Financial results and supplemental information, including prepared CFO remarks, will be posted before the call.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a global economic and financial consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Dr. Gene Tien as Vice President in its Transfer Pricing Practice. Dr. Tien, who holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University, brings extensive experience in intercompany pricing and economic valuation for multinational corporations.

Dr. Tien specializes in designing global pricing strategies for intellectual property, risk assessment, and audit defense. His expertise spans multiple industries including digital economy, pharmaceutical, medical devices, retail, and consumer products. The appointment strengthens CRA's transfer pricing capabilities and consulting services offering.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has announced the return of Dr. Josh Sherman as Vice President in their Antitrust & Competition Practice. Dr. Sherman, who previously served as Chief Economist of the Israel Competition Authority, brings extensive experience in expert testimony, economic analysis, and antitrust litigation.

Dr. Sherman's expertise includes analyzing competitive effects of mergers, assessing anticompetitive conduct, and measuring associated damages. He currently holds dual faculty appointments at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Department of Economics, following his previous academic role at the University of Vienna.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has appointed Graham Ross as Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer, based in Toronto. Ross brings over 20 years of professional services experience, particularly in the legal sector. Previously serving as Chief Client Officer at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Ross managed marketing, pricing, competitive intelligence, and business development activities. He was key in developing the firm's digital infrastructure, including client relationship management systems. Prior to that, he held the position of marketing and business development director at Torys LLP. Ross holds an MBA from Wilfred Laurier University and is noted for his data-driven approach to marketing and ability to develop strategies for growth and client relationship enhancement.