DAILY NEWS Aug 1, 2008 8:01 AM - 0 comments

CRA Advises Shaw on Wireless Spectrum Auction

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Shaw Communications took the advice of Boston-based CRA International, Inc., a worldwide leader in providing management, economics, and financial consulting services, during the recent government auction of advanced wireless services (AWS) spectrum licenses in Canada.

The auction, which began in late May and ended on July 22, 2008, produced a successful result for Shaw, the company reports.

CRA was retained by Shaw to advise on its participation in the auction, including preparations leading up to the auction as well as bidding advice during the auction. Shaw won spectrum licenses, primarily in western Canadian provinces and northern Ontario, at favorable prices relative to prices for other, comparable licenses. In total, Shaw spent about CD$190 million.

"Through its participation in the highly competitive auction, Shaw obtained licenses that fit within its objectives," said James C. Burrows, CRA's president and chief executive officer. "CRA drew upon our experience advising on similar spectrum auctions around the world to assist Shaw and we're pleased to have helped the company achieve a successful result."

In addition to Brad Miller, Vice President and Practice Leader of CRA's Auctions & Competitive Bidding Practice, other CRA staff assisting in this effort included Georgina Martinez as well as Senior Consultant Bridger Mitchell and CRA Consultant Professor Ken Hendricks.

About CRA International
Founded in 1965, CRA International is a leading provider of management consulting services and economic and financial expertise. Working with businesses, law firms, accounting firms, and governments, CRA is a preferred consulting firm for complex assignments with pivotal and high-stakes outcomes. The firm is distinguished by a unique combination of credentials: deep vertical experience in a variety of industries; broad horizontal expertise in a range of functional disciplines; and rigorous economic, financial, and market analysis. CRA offers a proven track record of thousands of successful engagements in regulatory and litigation support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and engineering and technology management. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has sixteen offices within the United States, and seven offices in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. Detailed information about CRA is available at www.crai.com.
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