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Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens its Energy Practice

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Andrew Dressel has joined the firm as a vice president in the company’s Energy Practice.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Andrew Dressel has joined the firm as a vice president in the company’s Energy Practice.
  • “Andrew is an experienced power industry attorney and consulting professional, and we are excited to have him on our team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh .
  • He was previously the director of regulatory services and legal counsel at a specialty consultancy.
  • Mr. Dressel has a BS in Resource Conservation from the University of Montana and a JD from Vermont Law School.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice in Canada

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Dr. Renée Duplantis will join the firm as a vice president and leader of CRA’s Canadian Competition team.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Dr. Renée Duplantis will join the firm as a vice president and leader of CRA’s Canadian Competition team.
  • “Like many of the economists in our Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice, she is a recognized thought leader with experience testifying in court and presenting to competition agencies around the world.”
    “I am thrilled that Renée is joining CRA, which will strengthen the economic, analytical, and testifying expertise CRA brings to Canadian clients as they navigate regulatory challenges nationally and globally,” said CRA Global Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice Leader Margaret Sanderson .
  • Prior to joining CRA, she led the Canadian competition practice of an international consulting firm.
  • Dr. Duplantis has a PhD in economics from Northeastern University, an MA in economics from Duke University, and a BBA in economics from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Lori Lightfoot, Former Chicago Mayor, Joins Charles River Associates (CRA) as Senior Consultant to Forensic Services Practice

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Lori E. Lightfoot, the former mayor of the city of Chicago and a former federal prosecutor, has joined CRA as a senior consultant to the Forensic Services Practice.

Key Points: 
  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Lori E. Lightfoot, the former mayor of the city of Chicago and a former federal prosecutor, has joined CRA as a senior consultant to the Forensic Services Practice.
  • Ms. Lightfoot will work out of the company’s Chicago and New York City offices.
  • “We are excited to welcome Lori Lightfoot to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh .
  • Ms. Lightfoot began her legal career at the international law firm of Mayer Brown LLP, where she became a senior partner.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Announces Vice President Promotions

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced the promotions of four new vice presidents.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced the promotions of four new vice presidents.
  • “Andrea Asoni is an extraordinary economist and an integral part of CRA’s global Competition Practice,” said Vice President and Global Practice Leader Margaret Sanderson .
  • “Andrea has showcased exceptional leadership of large teams, as well as thought leadership, in many matters including high-stakes litigated mergers,” added Elizabeth Bailey , CRA vice president.
  • “Anant Kumar is a consultant who brings deep expertise in energy infrastructure and markets to help clients solve complex strategic questions around the energy transition,” said Vice President Jim McMahon , CRA vice president.

VantageScore® Credit Score Usage Surges 42% to 27 Billion Credit Scores in 2023

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore today announced that overall usage of its credit scores increased by 42% in 2023 to a record volume of over 27 billion credit scores. This growth is reflected by increased usage by financial institutions and organizations including banks, credit card lenders, fintechs, consumer websites and government entities, among others. More than 3,400 unique banks, lenders and other institutions used VantageScore in 2023, including eight of the top 10 banks. This is according to the results of the 2024 VantageScore® Market Study Report ("Market Study Report"), a comprehensive, independent third-party analysis conducted by Charles River Associates.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore today announced that overall usage of its credit scores increased by 42% in 2023 to a record volume of over 27 billion credit scores.
  • Overall, usage by financial institutions grew by 46% year over year to nearly 13 billion consumer credit scores in 2023 compared to approximately 9 billion in 2022.
  • Usage among non-financial institutions grew by 39% overall to just over 14 billion scores in 2023 compared to 10 billion in 2022.
  • Overall, the non-financial category grew by 39% from 10.2 billion credit scores to 14.2 billion credit scores.

FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities’ PIPP RFP Auction: Information Session for Prospective Bidders on Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The winning PIPP supplier will be obligated to serve all the PIPP load for the 12-month delivery period June 2024 through May 2025.

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  • The winning PIPP supplier will be obligated to serve all the PIPP load for the 12-month delivery period June 2024 through May 2025.
  • The PIPP RFP auction process will be managed by PIPP RFP Manager CRA International, Inc. d/b/a Charles River Associates.
  • The Information Session for prospective bidders is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024.
  • Instructions to join the Webinar session are available on the PIPP RFP Auction Information Website at firstenergypipprfp.com .

Charles River Associates (CRA) to Present at Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that the Company will participate in the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that the Company will participate in the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference.
  • CRA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh is scheduled to present at 10:00 a.m.
  • An archived replay will be available approximately one hour after the event.
  • Additionally, Mr. Maleh, Chief Financial Officer Daniel Mahoney , and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings with investors on March 13 and 14.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.
  • “CRA once again set a new financial high as fiscal 2023 revenue topped a record-setting fiscal 2022,” said Paul Maleh , CRA’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • ET to discuss its fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2023 financial results.
  • These remarks are offered to provide the investment community with additional background on CRA’s financial results prior to the start of the conference call.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.42 Per Common Share

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per common share to be paid on March 22, 2024 to shareholders of record of CRA’s common stock as of the close of business on March 12, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per common share to be paid on March 22, 2024 to shareholders of record of CRA’s common stock as of the close of business on March 12, 2024.
  • The Company expects to continue paying quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing and amounts of which remain subject to the discretion of CRA’s Board of Directors.

Charles River Associates (CRA) to Host Fourth-Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Conference Call on February 29

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that the company will webcast its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results conference call on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that the company will webcast its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results conference call on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The conference call will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh , Chief Financial Officer Daniel Mahoney and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes .
  • Prior to the call, CRA will post the press release announcing its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results and supplemental financial information, including prepared CFO remarks, on the “ Investor Relations ” section of its website.
  • An archived version of the webcast, press release, and financial information will be available on CRA’s website for one year.