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When the Department of Justice investigated a proposed joint venture between SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing Company, Professor Salop and CRA assisted Miller’s antitrust counsel. We analyzed pricing, demand, competitive effects, and efficiencies. The investigation was closed, and the joint venture proceeded.

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When a pharmaceutical product franchise was faced with regulatory pricing pressure, new competitors, and the entry of biosimilars, they came to CRA. We analyzed their options, developed a country segmentation strategy, and recommended an optimal reaction to biosimilar entry scenarios.

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Charles River Associates recently assisted a company that was losing $35 million annually. Our advice positioned them to earn $35 million annually—at which time their parent company chose to divest them, realizing a transaction price of $400 million.

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Charles River Associates helped Sprint obtain a favorable outcome at trial when Vonage infringed on several of their patents related to voice-over-Internet protocol technology. Subsequent to that trial, we assisted Sprint in connection with negotiations that resulted in an $80 million settlement.

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CRA provided accounting analysis and expert testimony in two cases decided by the US Supreme Court regarding mutual fund fees, ultimately contributing to our client’s successful defense.

Charles River Associates applies advanced analytic techniques and in-depth industry knowledge to solve the most complex problems.

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CRA Insights: Financial Markets—Sorting out losses in managed investment portfolios

Senior Consultant to CRA Larry Harris discusses how losses in poorly performing managed investment portfolios can result in fraudulent trade allegations, the steps used to analyze such allegations, and, if fraudulent trade assignments did occur, how they can be identified and valued. > more

Insights: Transfer Pricing: May 2012: Special China Edition

This newsletter analyzes the regulatory, tax, and transfer pricing issues on the major types of intercompany payments that multinational corporations may have with their subsidiary and affiliated companies operating in China as well as information about one recent and two upcoming events focusing on transfer pricing and China. > more

CRA Insights: Competition: April 2012

News from our Competition Practice including Sprint Nextel's challenge to AT&T/T-Mobile merger, International Paper acquisition of Temple-Inland, Transcontinental acquisition of Quad/Graphics, and Jewson acquisition of Build Center. > more

CRA Insights: Energy & Environment: April 2012

This newsletter looks at the recent work of CRA’s Energy & Environment Practice, providing analysis on the impacts of current shale gas and LNG export trends and uncertainties. It also welcomes two seasoned experts to the gas team. > more

Insights: Transfer Pricing: April 2012

This newsletter includes articles about the US and Canadian budgets, Australian transfer pricing reform, and "implicit support" in the analysis of intra-group debt. It also includes upcoming events, worldwide news, and a new hire announcement. > more

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Charles River Associates (CRA) Further Expands Capabilities in Life Sciences
May 14, 2012

Charles River Associates (CRA) Announces First-Quarter 2012 Financial Results
April 26, 2012

Charles River Associates (CRA) Announces Vice President Promotions
April 3, 2012