Charles River Associates (CRA) Increases Share Repurchase Program by $40 Million
February 10 2021 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in
providing economic, financial, and management consulting services,
today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $40
million expansion of its share repurchase program. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and in the first quarter of fiscal
2021 through February 5, 2021, CRA has repurchased $9.5 million of
its common stock at an average price per share of $53.57, leaving
the company with $5.2 million remaining under its previous share
repurchase authorization.
“CRA remains committed to maximizing the long-term value per
share through the prudent deployment of capital,” said Paul Maleh,
CRA’s president and chief executive officer. “The additional share
repurchase authorization, along with our quarterly dividend,
supports our aim of returning half of adjusted net cash flows from
operations to our shareholders. Today’s increase also highlights
the Board’s continued confidence in our business, CRA’s strong cash
flow generation, and our focus on returning capital to shareholders
while simultaneously investing to grow our business.”
CRA may repurchase shares in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable insider
trading and other securities laws and regulations. The timing,
amount and extent to which CRA repurchases shares will depend upon
market conditions and other factors it may consider in its sole
discretion.
About Charles River Associates (CRA) Charles River
Associates® is a leading global consulting firm specializing in
economic, financial, and management consulting services. CRA
advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to
litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations
through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its unique combination of
functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for its objective
solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Boston, CRA has
offices throughout the world. Detailed information about Charles
River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International,
Inc., is available at www.crai.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter,
and Facebook.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net cash flows from operations is a financial measure
used by CRA that is not calculated in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP. Non‑GAAP adjusted
net cash flows from operations is calculated by adding back
forgivable loan issuances, net of repayments, to GAAP net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this press release concerning our future business,
operating results and financial condition, including those
concerning our expectations regarding the return of capital to
shareholders, the payment of any future quarterly dividends and the
level and extent of any purchases under our share repurchase
program, and statements using the terms “will,” “outlook,”
“expect,” or similar expressions, are “forward-looking” statements
as defined in Section 21 of the Exchange Act. These statements are
based upon our current expectations and various underlying
assumptions. Although we believe there is a reasonable basis for
these statements and assumptions, and these statements are
expressed in good faith, these statements are subject to a number
of additional factors and uncertainties. Our actual performance and
results may differ materially from the performance and results
contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements made
herein, due to many important factors. These factors include, but
are not limited to, the possibility that the demand for our
services may decline as a result of changes in general and industry
specific economic conditions; the timing of engagements for our
services; the effects of competitive services and pricing; our
ability to attract and retain key employee or non-employee experts;
the inability to integrate and utilize existing consultants and
personnel; the decline or reduction in project work or activity;
global economic conditions including less stable political and
economic environments; the extent and duration of the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and results, including the
effects on the financial health of our clients, and the impact of
the imposition of public health measures and travel,
health-related, business and other restrictions; foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations; unanticipated expenses and liabilities;
risks inherent in international operations; changes in tax law or
accounting standards, rules, and regulations; our ability to
collect on forgivable loans should any become due; and professional
and other legal liability or settlements. Additional risks and
uncertainties are discussed in our periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the heading “Risk Factors”
(all of which risks may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic). The
inclusion of such forward-looking information should not be
regarded as our representation that the future events, plans, or
expectations contemplated will be achieved. Except as may be
required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements after the date of this press release,
and we do not intend to do so.
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Daniel Mahoney Chief Financial Officer Charles River Associates
617-425-3505 Nicholas Manganaro Sharon Merrill Associates, Inc.
crai@investorrelations.com 617-542-5300
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