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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.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a provider of economic, financial, and management consulting services, has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences. CEO Paul Maleh will present at both events, accompanied by Chad Holmes, Chief Corporate Development Officer and Interim CFO, who will be available for virtual investor meetings.

The company will participate in the Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on June 4-5, 2025, with a presentation scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on June 4. Additionally, CRA will attend the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference on June 11-12, presenting at 10:45 a.m. ET on June 11. Live webcasts will be available on CRA's investor relations website, with archived replays accessible approximately one hour after each event.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has announced the appointment of Kurt G. Strunk as Vice President in its Energy Practice, based in New York City. Strunk brings over 30 years of experience in energy economics, government regulation, and finance. He has provided expert testimony in over 150 cases and previously served as a senior managing director at a global consulting firm.

The strategic hire strengthens CRA's capabilities in supporting clients through energy sector transformation challenges. Strunk's expertise spans utility economics, regulatory strategy, cost of capital, rate design, and energy transition strategy. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in economics from Vassar College.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has announced the appointment of Viktor Tsyrennikov as Vice President in its Financial Economics Practice. Dr. Tsyrennikov brings extensive experience in quantitative risk management and analytics, having previously served as head of quantitative services at a global consulting firm where he advised financial institutions on Basel III reforms and stress testing.

His background includes positions as a resident scholar at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he advised on international capital flows and debt restructuring, and as an assistant professor at Cornell University. Dr. Tsyrennikov holds a PhD in Economics from New York University, along with master's degrees from the Kyiv School of Economics and the National University of Lviv.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with record-breaking performance. Revenue grew 5.9% year-over-year to $181.9 million, marking the highest quarterly revenue in company history. Net income increased 31.5% to $18.0 million, representing 9.9% of revenue. Earnings per diluted share rose 34.4% to $2.62. Four practices—Energy, Finance, Intellectual Property, and Life Sciences—achieved double-digit revenue growth, while Antitrust & Competition Economics posted record quarterly revenue. The company maintained a 76% utilization rate despite a 5% year-over-year decrease in headcount. CRA reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance with revenue projected between $715-735 million and non-GAAP EBITDA margin between 12.0-13.0%. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share.

CRA International has announced its role as Auction Manager for FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities' competitive bidding process. The auction, scheduled for June 24, 2025, will procure full requirements service for Standard Service Offer customers of Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison.

Key details:

• Format: Descending-price clock auction
• Information Session: May 7, 2025, via Zoom
• Part 1 Applications: May 8-21, 2025
• Part 2 Applications: Begins May 28, 2025

The auction process has received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Interested bidders can find complete information and registration details at firstenergycbp.com.

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI) has strengthened its Risk, Investigations & Analytics Practice with two key appointments in its London office. Chris Ferguson and Chris Rowley have joined as vice presidents, each bringing over 20 years of international consulting experience.

Ferguson previously served as an executive board member at a global risk management consultancy, where he established a strategic intelligence business for C-suite clients. Rowley joins CRA after serving as CEO of a global risk management consultancy, where he led significant growth in revenue and shareholder value, and previously managed the opening of offices in Washington, DC and New York from 2010 to 2019.