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CRA International (CRAI) CEO gains common shares via RSU vesting and tax withholding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CRA International, Inc. director and President & CEO Paul A. Maleh reported compensation-related equity activity. On April 11, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units into an aggregate of 4,295.2299 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share. On the same date, 55.2585 and 96.9714 shares of common stock were surrendered to the issuer at $163.80 per share, and 728 and 1,276 shares were withheld at $163.80 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, he directly owned 117,252 shares of common stock and retained multiple blocks of unvested RSUs and nonqualified stock options with exercise prices of $44.87 and $47.45 expiring in 2027 and 2028.

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Insider Maleh Paul A
Role PRESIDENT AND CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,559.259 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,735.971 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,559.259 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Stock 55.259 $163.80 $9K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 728 $163.80 $119K
Exercise Common Stock 2,735.971 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Stock 96.971 $163.80 $16K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,276 $163.80 $209K
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,559.259 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 116,672.259 shares (Direct); Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 16,304 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock; vested RSUs are payable in the form of cash, shares of the Issuer's common stock or a combination thereof, except as otherwise indicated below. To the extent vested RSUs are paid in shares of the Issuer's common stock, such shares will be delivered to the reporting person as soon as possible after vesting, but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which vesting occurs, subject to the collection of withholding taxes. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to unvested RSUs in the form of additional RSUs ("Dividend Units") when and as dividends are paid on the Issuer's common stock, and Dividend Units vest on the same dates and in the same relative proportions as the RSUs on which they accrue. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 55.2585 Dividend Units, vest on April 11, 2027. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 97.0119 Dividend Units, vest on April 11, 2027. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 94.2295 Dividend Units, vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 29, 2026. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 51.3020 Dividend Units, vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 20, 2026. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 116.8453 Dividend Units, vest in two equal annual installments beginning on April 29, 2027. The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 9, 2027. Date indicated is date of grant. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
RSU-derived common shares acquired 4,295.2299 shares Common stock from RSU exercises on April 11, 2026
Shares surrendered to issuer 152.2299 shares Common stock dispositions to issuer at $163.80 per share
Shares withheld for taxes 2,004 shares Tax-withholding dispositions at $163.80 per share
Post-transaction common shares 117,252 shares Direct CRA International common stock holdings after transactions
RSU block underlying shares 6,800.0000 shares Largest remaining RSU block of common stock
Option grant at $44.87 16,304.0000 shares Nonqualified stock option, exercise price $44.87, expires December 18, 2027
Option grant at $47.45 15,173.0000 shares Nonqualified stock option, exercise price $47.45, expires December 6, 2028
Withholding/reference price $163.80 per share Price used for issuer dispositions and tax-withholding shares
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Dividend Units financial
"Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to unvested RSUs in the form of additional RSUs ("Dividend Units")"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) ... exercise price 44.8700 ... expiration date 2027-12-18"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Maleh Paul A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
200 CLARENDON STREET

(Street)
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. [ CRAI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRESIDENT AND CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/11/2026M1,559.2585A(1)116,672.2585D
Common Stock04/11/2026D55.2585D$163.8116,617D
Common Stock04/11/2026F728D$163.8115,889D
Common Stock04/11/2026M2,735.9714A(1)118,624.9714D
Common Stock04/11/2026D96.9714D$163.8118,528D
Common Stock04/11/2026F1,276D$163.8117,252D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/11/2026M1,559.2585 (2) (2)Common Stock3,118.517$01,559.2585D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/11/2026M2,735.9714 (3) (3)Common Stock5,472.9833$02,737.0119D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (4) (4)Common Stock4,343.22954,343.2295D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (5) (5)Common Stock4,443.3024,443.302D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (6) (6)Common Stock5,385.84535,385.8453D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (7) (7)Common Stock6,8006,800D
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy)$44.8712/18/2017(8)12/18/2027Common Stock16,30416,304D
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy)$47.4512/06/2018(8)12/06/2028Common Stock15,17315,173D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock; vested RSUs are payable in the form of cash, shares of the Issuer's common stock or a combination thereof, except as otherwise indicated below. To the extent vested RSUs are paid in shares of the Issuer's common stock, such shares will be delivered to the reporting person as soon as possible after vesting, but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which vesting occurs, subject to the collection of withholding taxes. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to unvested RSUs in the form of additional RSUs ("Dividend Units") when and as dividends are paid on the Issuer's common stock, and Dividend Units vest on the same dates and in the same relative proportions as the RSUs on which they accrue.
2. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 55.2585 Dividend Units, vest on April 11, 2027.
3. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 97.0119 Dividend Units, vest on April 11, 2027.
4. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 94.2295 Dividend Units, vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 29, 2026.
5. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 51.3020 Dividend Units, vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 20, 2026.
6. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 116.8453 Dividend Units, vest in two equal annual installments beginning on April 29, 2027.
7. The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 9, 2027.
8. Date indicated is date of grant. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Delia J. Makhlouta, by power of attorney04/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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FAQ

What did CRAI CEO Paul A. Maleh report in this Form 4 filing?

Paul A. Maleh reported the exercise of restricted stock units into common stock and related share dispositions. Some shares were surrendered to CRA International and others were withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to the equity awards.

How many CRAI common shares did Paul A. Maleh acquire from RSU exercises?

He acquired an aggregate of 4,295.2299 shares of CRA International common stock through the exercise and conversion of restricted stock units on April 11, 2026, at an exercise price of $0.00 per share under his equity compensation arrangements.

How many CRAI shares were used for taxes and other dispositions in this filing?

Shares totaling 55.2585 and 96.9714 were surrendered to CRA International, while 728 and 1,276 shares were withheld at $163.80 per share to cover tax liabilities, reflecting non-market dispositions associated with equity award vesting.

What are Paul A. Maleh’s CRAI common stock holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions on April 11, 2026, Paul A. Maleh directly held 117,252 shares of CRA International common stock, as shown in the post-transaction ownership balances within the Form 4 filing.

What unexercised equity awards does the CRAI CEO still hold?

He continues to hold multiple blocks of restricted stock units tied to CRA International common stock and two nonqualified stock option grants for 16,304 and 15,173 underlying shares at exercise prices of $44.87 and $47.45, expiring in 2027 and 2028.

Were any open-market purchases or sales of CRAI shares reported?

The filing reports derivative exercises, surrenders to the issuer, and tax-withholding dispositions at $163.80 per share. It does not show open-market purchases or sales, focusing instead on routine equity compensation and related share withholding.