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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2013

FTI CONSULTING, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1500, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 515-1900

            Not Applicable            

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (“FTI Consulting”) intends to use a presentation from time to time in its discussions with investors (the “Presentation”). Among other things, the Presentation addresses FTI Consulting’s financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013, operating data and past, present and future business drivers. A copy of the Presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and has been posted to the FTI Consulting website at www.fticonsulting.com.

The Presentation includes information regarding Segment Operating Income, Total Segment Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Segment EBITDA, Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share.

FTI Consulting defines “Segment Operating Income” as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. FTI Consulting defines “Total Segment Operating Income” as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. FTI Consulting uses Segment Operating Income and Total Segment Operating Income for the purposes of calculating “Adjusted Segment EBITDA” (as defined below) and “Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA” (as defined below), respectively. FTI Consulting defines “Adjusted EBITDA” as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges, and “Adjusted Segment EBITDA” as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. FTI Consulting defines “Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA” as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. FTI Consulting uses Adjusted Segment EBITDA to internally evaluate the financial performance of its segments because it believes it is a useful supplemental measure, which reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash. FTI Consulting also believes that Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, when considered together with the financial results under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of its operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges and goodwill impairment charges. In addition, “EBITDA,” which FTI Consulting defines as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation and amortization of intangible assets, is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of its competitors. EBITDA is also used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in FTI Consulting’s industry. Therefore, FTI Consulting also believes that these measures, considered along with the corresponding GAAP measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of its operating results to the operating results of other companies.

FTI Consulting defines “Adjusted Net Income” and “Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share” as net income and earnings per diluted share, respectively, excluding the impact of special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. FTI Consulting uses Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share. FTI Consulting uses Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share to assess total FTI Consulting operating performance on a consistent basis. FTI Consulting believes that Adjusted

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Earnings per Diluted Share, when considered together with its GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with a more complete understanding of its business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in FTI Consulting’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial measures are included in the Presentation.

The Presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are necessarily based on certain assumptions as of the date such forward-looking statements were made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. FTI Consulting does not undertake any responsibility for the adequacy, accuracy or completeness or to update any of these statements in the future. Actual future performance and results could differ from that contained in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.

The information included herein, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language in any such filing, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1 August 2013 Investor Presentation of FTI Consulting, Inc.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, FTI Consulting, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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FTI Consulting Investor Presentation August 2013 Exhibit 99.1

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve uncertainties and risks. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues, future results and performance, expectations, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and other matters, business trends and other information that is not historical, including statements regarding estimates of our future financial results. When used in this presentation, words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, estimates of our future financial results, are based upon our expectations at the time we make them and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and estimates will be achieved, and the Company’s actual results may differ materially from our expectations, beliefs and estimates. The Company has experienced fluctuating revenues, operating income and cash flow in prior periods and expects that this will occur from time to time in the future. Other factors that could cause such differences include declines in demand for, or changes in, the mix of services and products that we offer, the mix of the geographic locations where our clients are located or where services are performed, adverse financial, real estate or other market and general economic conditions, which could impact each of our segments differently, the pace and timing of the consummation and integration of past and future acquisitions, the Company's ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies, competitive and general economic conditions, retention of staff and clients and other risks described under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 21, 2013 and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth under “Risks Related to Our Operating Segments” and “Risks Related to Our Operations”. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or events and do not intend to do so. 2

Investment Thesis Scalable business model Flexible and attractive business model with the opportunity to leverage cross-segment engagements Well positioned to benefit from key trends Global regulatory activism, overhaul of financial and credit regulatory markets and the overall complexity of doing business globally Strong competitive position to capture market share in global investigations Mortgage backed securities, FCPA investigations, whistleblower investigations and trading probes Executable growth strategy Adding scale to established global infrastructure should yield higher incremental margins Balanced approach to enhanced stockholder value Capital deployment focused on value-enhancing initiatives $250 million stock buyback program approved in June 2012 - repurchased approximately $78.8 million of stock since June 2012 Healthy balance sheet, strong cash flows and access to capital FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment 3

Global Business with Diverse Event-Driven Offerings FTI Consulting has built a balanced portfolio of global businesses that offer event- driven services and solutions Technology Strategic Communications Forensic & Litigation Consulting Economic Consulting Corporate Finance/Restructuring North America Rest of World Second Quarter 2013 Segment Revenues Second Quarter 2013 Geographic Revenues Corporate Finance/Restructuring Economic Consulting Forensic & Litigation Consulting Technology Strategic Communications 4 Restructuring/Turnaround Services Transaction Advisory Services Interim Management Investment Banking Bankruptcy  Support Services Private Equity Performance Improvement Valuation & Financial Advisory Services Antitrust & Competition Economics Securities Litigation & Risk Management Intellectual Property International Arbitration Labor & Employment Public Policy Regulated Industries Business Valuation Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services Global Risk & Investigations Compliance, Monitoring & Receivership Intellectual Property Dispute  Advisory  Services Trial Services Financial & Enterprise Data Analytics Health Solutions Ringtail® E-discovery Software E-discovery Management Managed Review Predictive Discovery Collections & Computer Forensics Information Governance Financial Communications Corporate Communications Strategy  Consulting & Research Crisis Communications Public Affairs Creative Engagement

The Globalization of FTI Consulting North America Strong demand for health solutions, energy, telecommunications, media and technology, financial services and insurance industry services Opportunity to enhance client relationships through cross-segment engagements Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Depressed valuations present M&A opportunities Continue to invest based on pockets of demand – global risk and investigations practice (GRIP), restructuring, anticorruption, compliance, valuation and remediation Asia Pacific and Latin America Continue to build-out geographic presence and capabilities FTI Consulting will continue to add scale and expertise to the Company’s global platform The increasingly aggressive regulatory and enforcement environment should bode very well for large consulting firms with global reach and reputations like FTI Consulting 5

The FTI Consulting Matrix FTI Consulting’s matrix organizational structure appropriately emphasizes the segment, geographic and industry drivers of our businesses, allowing for improved understanding and response to our client’s needs and increased leverage of resources, knowledge and solutions in our rapidly growing markets Grow & Develop Segment: Continue to build-out diverse platform of practices and solutions Geography: Replicate segment and practice offerings across existing global platform Industry: Develop integrated industry-focused solutions Industry Segment Geography 6 Three strategies that drive our business:

Our People FTI Consulting’s most valuable asset is its people Over 4,000 employees in 101 offices across 24 countries 426 Senior Managing Directors, 470 Managing Directors and access to three Nobel Laureates FTI Consulting is a global company with global leaders and advisors The FTI Consulting matrix establishes global leadership Board of Directors offer global insights, extensive experience and tenured leadership Our collective expertise spans a wide range of geographies and industries and fuels our ability to address even the most complex challenges We hire the best talent and continue to invest in their ongoing development FTI Consulting employees are supported throughout their career development through our educational and thought leadership initiatives: New Hire Orientation, New Managing Director School, FTI Consulting University and Executive Leadership Forums FTI Consulting’s unique integrated approach to protecting and enhancing enterprise value requires exceptional talent 7

Corporate Finance/Restructuring is a renowned leader in restructuring and crisis management Economic Consulting is the global leader in antitrust reputation and expertise Forensic & Litigation Consulting is the global leader in commercial arbitration and has a market-leading global risk and investigations practice Technology is a leading provider of e-discovery software and services Strategic Communications is a global leader in strategic business communications Market-Leading Business Segments 8 FTI Consulting is an advisor to 92 of the world’s top 100 law firms, 51 of the world’s 100 largest companies and 7 of the world’s top 10 bank holding companies #1 crisis management firm in The Deal league tables of crisis management firms for six consecutive years (2007-2012) Honored by the Global M&A Network with six Turnaround Atlas Awards for excellence and outstanding achievements in the global restructuring, special situation merger and acquisition (M&A) and turnaround markets in July 2013 Named Leading Antitrust Economics Firm and 1 of the 20 Best Economics Firms in the World by Global Competition Review for eight consecutive years (2005-2012) #1 on Who’s Who Legal List of most highly regarded firms for Commercial Arbitration for four consecutive years (2010-2013) #1 on Who’s Who Legal List of most highly regarded firms for Commercial Arbitration for four consecutive years (2010-2013) Member of the “Leaders" Quadrant in Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for e-Discovery Software" Report for 2013 Recognized as an industry leader in legal software and service offerings in the 2013 National Law Journal reader rankings Named to KMWorld magazine’s 100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management list in March 2013 #1 Communications Advisor in Mergermarket League Tables of PR Advisers in Global M&A by deal volume as of June 30, 2013 Named Corporate Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report in April 2012

2013 Growth Catalysts Uptick in the pace of M&A activity Currently have strong levels of M&A-related “first look” and “second request” retentions M&A touches every business segment -- resulting in opportunities for material revenue increases Restructuring and investigations opportunities in Europe and Asia Pacific Investments made to enhance our restructuring, global risk and investigations, anticorruption, compliance, valuation and remediation practices Opportunities for Corporate Finance/Restructuring services in Australia Attractive macro drivers in Asia Pacific and Latin America China's new leadership plans to boost spending to support economic recovery Opportunities for our construction solutions offering in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games FTI Consulting is focused on industries facing disruption or change Need for business advisory services in the ever-changing healthcare industry Demand globally for energy services irrespective of macroeconomic backdrop Insurance industry undergoing transformative changes resulting from new and emerging risks and opportunities Regulatory change is creating opportunities with financial institutions Demand for FTI Consulting’s services and expertise is expected to be driven by multiple catalysts in 2013 9

FTI Consulting’s Financial Position is Strong Significant cash flow generation $92.6 million in cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2013 Leverage as of June 30, 2013 – less than 3:1 Balanced capital deployment aimed at value enhancing initiatives for stockholders Maintain market leadership positions, impressive credentials and established reputation by investing in talent Investments in R&D and innovation should drive organic growth Acquisition strategy focused on building attractive, sustainable businesses Analyzing infrastructure to identify cost saving opportunities $250 million stock buyback program authorized in June 2012 Completed debt refinancing transactions in November 2012 resulting in decreased interest rate, longer maturity profile and increased access to capital Portfolio investments, coupled with continued cash generation and operational discipline -- demonstrated in financial results 10

Case Study: M&A Lifecycle and FTI Consulting’s Integrated Service Offering Working Capital Improvement Dashboard & Financial Performance Management Testing, Design & Implementation of Internal Controls Employee Outreach & Engagement M&A Digital/Social Media Strategies Media Relations Investor Relations First Look Services Antitrust & Competition Economics Investment Thesis Development Investigative Due Diligence & Integrity Investigations Emerging Market Entry Analysis, Political & Corruption Index Assessments Merger Integration Services Interim Management Performance Improvement Services Post-Acquisition Disputes Purchase Price Dispute Services Global Risk & Investigation Services Compliance Monitoring & Remediation Services Post-Merger Communication Implementation Change Management Communications Valuation Services Buyer Services Seller Services Lender Services M&A Fraud Services Intellectual Property Valuation & Protection Transactional Due Diligence System Audits/IT Due Diligence Compliance & Accounting Internal Controls Reviews Foreign Bribery & Corruption Risk Assessments Subsidiary, Joint Venture & Controlled Entity Investigations E-discovery Carve-Out Assistance Event Readiness Tax Services Second Requests M&A Communications Proxy Communications Corporate Finance/Restructuring Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Forensic Litigation and Consulting 11

Case Study: Cross–Segment Engagements FTI Consulting has established a global platform with deep expertise and broad capabilities FTI Consulting leverages this platform by presenting integrated solutions to current and potential clients as one firm Cross-segment engagements demonstrate a more robust, solutions-based go-to-market strategy Our clients’ problems, more often than not, require services provided by more than one of our business segments Clients that face the most complex and critical situations want an integrated FTI Consulting team, a team that has the right combination of skills to solve multiple problems FTI Consulting’s biggest and most profitable projects are cross-segment engagements In 2012, all of FTI Consulting’s top ten engagements were cross-segment engagements, with many of them involving three or more business segments Our top ten clients represent multiple industries and include Fortune 500 companies, the world’s most prestigious law firms and the world’s top bank holding companies Expect cross- segment engagements to bolster FTI Consulting’s organic growth, brand visibility and reputation 12

Financials * * * * * * * *

Second Quarter 2013 Results Quarter Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) 2012 (unaudited) Revenues $414,613 $396,243 Direct cost of revenues 259,528 248,220 Selling, general & administrative expense 96,325 92,460 Special charges - 26,782 Acquisition-related contingent consideration (7,452) (3,541) Amortization of other intangible assets 5,953 5,490 354,354 369,411 Operating income 60,259 26,832 Other income (expense) Interest income & other (387) (363) Interest expense (13,071) (15,195) (13,458) (15,558) Income before income tax provision 46,801 11,274 Income tax provision 23,315 3,527 Net income $23,486 $7,747 Earnings per common share – basic $0.60 $0.19 Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 39,413 40,592 Earnings per common share – diluted $0.58 $0.18 Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 40,293 42,074 Other Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax $0 (11,714) (10,960) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (11,714) (10,960) Comprehensive income (loss) $11,772 ($3,213) ($ in thousands, except per share data) 14

Year To Date 2013 Results Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) 2012 (unaudited) Revenues $821,791 $791,471 Direct cost of revenues 518,008 493,838 Selling, general & administrative expense 192,972 195,049 Special charges 427 26,782 Acquisition-related contingent consideration (6,721) (2,984) Amortization of other intangible assets 11,517 11,007 716,203 723,692 Operating income 105,588 67,779 Other income (expense) Interest income & other 550 2,919 Interest expense (25,786) (30,399) (25,236) (27,480) Income before income tax provision 80,352 40,299 Income tax provision 33,186 14,121 Net income $47,166 $26,178 Earnings per common share – basic $1.20 $0.65 Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 39,272 40,475 Earnings per common share – diluted $1.17 $0.61 Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 40,456 42,672 Other Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax $0 (27,223) 1,889 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (27,233) 1,889 Comprehensive income (loss) $19,943 $28,067 ($ in thousands, except per share data) 15

Second Quarter 2013 Results: Segment Performance ($ in thousands, except headcount data) Quarter Ended June 30, 2013 Revenues Adjusted  EBITDA (1) Adjusted  EBITDA (1) as a % of Revenue Utilization (4) Average Billable Rate (4) Revenue- Generating Headcount Corporate Finance/Restructuring (3) $96,714 $24,123 24.9% 62% $416 718 Forensic & Litigation Consulting (3) 105,120 20,693 19.7% 67% $307 969 Economic Consulting 111,014 20,803 18.7% 82% $505 499 Technology (2) 51,196 16,888 33.0% N/M N/M 285 Strategic Communications (2) 50,569 5,219 10.3% N/M N/M 611 Total $414,613 $87,726 21.2% 3,082 Unallocated Corporate Expenses (13,498) Adjusted EBITDA (1) $74,228 17.9% Quarter Ended June 30, 2012 Revenues Adjusted  EBITDA (1) Adjusted  EBITDA (1) as a % of Revenue Utilization (4) Average Billable Rate  (4) Revenue- Generating Headcount Corporate Finance/Restructuring (3) $96,187 $27,296 28.4% 75% $413 596 Forensic & Litigation Consulting (3) 106,256 19,542 18.4% 68% $306 930 Economic Consulting 99,455 18,491 18.6% 80% $496 467 Technology (2) 47,697 12,849 26.9% N/M N/M 311 Strategic Communications (2) 46,648 4,970 10.7% N/M N/M 599 Total $396,243 $83,148 21.0% 2,903 Unallocated Corporate Expenses (16,532) Adjusted EBITDA (1) $66,616 16.8% 16 (1) We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. Amounts presented in the Adjusted EBITDA column for each segment reflect the segments' respective Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it is a useful supplemental measure which reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash. We also believe that these measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges and goodwill impairment charges. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.  These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).  See also our reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.  (2)The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours.  Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.  (3)  Effective in the first quarter of 2013, we modified our reportable segments to reflect changes in how we operate our business and the related internal management reporting. The Company’s healthcare and life sciences practices from both our Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment and our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment have been combined under a single organizational structure. This single integrated practice, our health solutions practice, is now aggregated in its entirety within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting reportable segment. Prior period Corporate Finance/Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. (4) 2013 and 2012 utilization and average bill rate calculations for our Corporate Finance/Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, and Economic Consulting segments were updated to reflect the realignment of certain practices as well as information related to non-U.S. operations that was not previously available.

Year To Date 2013 Results: Segment Performance ($ in thousands, except headcount data) Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Revenues Adjusted  EBITDA (1) Adjusted  EBITDA (1) as a % of Revenue Utilization (4) Average Billable Rate (4) Revenue- Generating Headcount Corporate Finance/Restructuring (3) $195,794 $43,208 22.1% 66% $412 718 Forensic & Litigation Consulting (3) 205,844 33,504 16.3% 65% $314 969 Economic Consulting 226,208 46,997 20.8% 86% $501 499 Technology (2) 97,900 30,604 31.3% N/M N/M 285 Strategic Communications (2) 96,045 8,773 9.1% N/M N/M 611 Total $821,791 $163,086 19.8% 3,082 Unallocated Corporate Expenses (29,532) Adjusted EBITDA (1) $133,554 16.3% Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Revenues Adjusted  EBITDA (1) Adjusted  EBITDA (1) as a % of Revenue Utilization (4) Average Billable Rate  (4) Revenue- Generating Headcount Corporate Finance/Restructuring (3) $193,061 $51,468 26.7% 77% $413 596 Forensic & Litigation Consulting (3) 209,891 34,211 16.3% 74% $304 930 Economic Consulting 199,507 36,915 18.5% 83% $483 467 Technology (2) 97,357 26,064 26.8% N/M N/M 311 Strategic Communications (2) 91,655 9,499 10.4% N/M N/M 599 Total $791,471 $158,157 20.0% 2,903 Unallocated Corporate Expenses (37,581) Adjusted EBITDA (1) $120,576 15.2% 17 (1) We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. Amounts presented in the Adjusted EBITDA column for each segment reflect the segments' respective Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it is a useful supplemental measure which reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’sability to generate cash.We alsobelieve that thesemeasures, when considered togetherwith ourGAAP financial results,provide managementand investorswitha more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges and goodwill impairment charges. In addition, EBITDA isa common alternativemeasureofoperating performance usedbymanyofour competitors.It is used by investors, financialanalysts, rating agencies andothers to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.  These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).  See also our reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. (2)The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours.  Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are notpresented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric. (3)  Effective in the first quarter of 2013, we modified our reportable segments to reflect changes in how we operate our business and the related internal management reporting. The Company’s healthcare and life sciences practices from both our Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment and our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment have been combined under a single organizational structure. This single integrated practice, our health solutions practice, is now aggregated in its entirety within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting reportable segment. Prior period CorporateFinance/Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. (4) 2013 and 2012 utilizationand average bill rate calculations forour CorporateFinance/Restructuring,Forensicand LitigationConsulting,and EconomicConsulting segmentswere updated to reflect the realignment of certain practicesas wellas information related to non-U.S. operations that was not previously available.

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Second Quarter 2013: Reconciliation of non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in thousands, except per share data) Quarter Ended June 30, 2013 2012 Net Income $23,486 $7,747 Add back: Special charges, net of tax effect (1) - $17,320 Adjusted Net Income (2) $23,486 $25,067 Earnings per common share – diluted $0.58 $0.18 Add back: Special charges, net of tax effect (1) - $0.42 Adjusted earnings per common share – diluted (2) $0.58 $0.60 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted 40,293 42,074 19 (1) The tax effect takes into account the tax treatment and related tax rate(s) that apply to each adjustment in the applicable tax jurisdiction(s). As a result, the effective tax rates for the adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was 40.7%, and the adjustment was 35.3% for the three June 30, 2012. The tax expense related to the adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was $0.2 million with no impact on diluted earnings per share. The tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $9.5 million or $0.22 impact on diluted earnings per share. (2)  We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share as net income and earnings per diluted share, respectively, excluding the impact of special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share. Management uses Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share to assess total company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that this measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with a more complete understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.  These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).  See also our reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.

Year To Date 2013: Reconciliation of non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in thousands, except per share data) Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 2012 Net Income $47,166 $26,178 Add back: Special charges, net of tax effect (1) $253 $17,320 Adjusted Net Income (2) $47,419 $43,498 Earnings per common share – diluted $1.17 $0.61 Add back: Special charges, net of tax effect (1) - $0.41 Adjusted earnings per common share – diluted (2) $1.17 $1.02 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted 40,456 42,672 20 (1) The tax effect takes into account the tax treatment and related tax rate(s) that apply to each adjustment in the applicable tax jurisdiction(s). As a result, the effective tax rates for the adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was 40.7%, and the adjustment was 35.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The tax expense related to the adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $0.2 million with no impact on diluted earnings per share. The tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $9.5 million or $0.22 impact on diluted earnings per share. (2)  We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share as net income and earnings per diluted share, respectively, excluding the impact of special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share. Management uses Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share to assess total company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that this measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with a more complete understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.  These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).  See also our reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.

Second Quarter 2013: Reconciliation of Net Income and Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA ($ in thousands) Quarter Ended June 30, 2013 Corporate Finance / Restructuring (3) Forensic and Litigation Consulting (3) Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Net Income $23,486 Interest Income and other Interest expense Income tax provision 387 13,071 23,315 Operating Income (loss) (1) $21,436 $19,177 $19,530 $11,292 $3,394 ($14,570) 60,259 Depreciation and amortization Amortization of other intangible assets 855 1,832 937 579 863 410 3,611 1,985 678 1,147 1,072 0 8,016 5,953 Adjusted EBITDA (2) $24,123 $20,693 $20,803 $16,888 $5,219 ($13,498) $74,228 21 Quarter Ended June 30, 2012 Corporate Finance / Restructuring (3) Forensic and Litigation Consulting (3) Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Net Income $7,747 Interest Income and other Interest expense Income tax provision 363 15,195 3,527 Operating Income (loss) (1) $14,520 $10,201 $16,551 $4,757 ($1,370) ($17,827) 26,832 Depreciation and amortization Amortization of other intangible assets Special charges 775 1,440 10,561 1,025 508 7,808 724 398 818 3,142 1,984 2,966 669 1,160 4,511 1,177 0 118 7,512 5,490 26,782 Adjusted EBITDA (2) $27,296 $19,542 $18,491 $12,849 $4,970 ($16,532) $66,616 (1) We define Segment Operating Income as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We define Total Segment Operating Income as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. (2) We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. Amounts presented in the Adjusted EBITDA row for each segment reflect the segments' respective Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it is a useful supplemental measure which reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash. We also believe that these measures, when considered together with our GAA P financial results, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of special charges and goodwill impairment charges. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). See also our reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. (3) Effective in the first quarter of 2013, we modified our reportable segments to reflect changes in how we operate our business and the related internal management reporting. The Company’s healthcare and life sciences practices from both our Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment and our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment have been combined under a single organizational structure. This single integrated practice, our health solutions practice, is now aggregated in its entirety within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting reportable segment. Prior period Corporate Finance/Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. .

Year To Date 2013: Reconciliation of Net Income and Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA ($ in thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Corporate Finance / Restructuring (3) Forensic and Litigation Consulting (3) Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Net Income $26,178 Interest Income and other Interest expense Income tax provision (2,919) 30,399 14,121 Operating Income (loss) (1) $36,464 $23,298 $33,871 $12,958 $1,287 ($40,099) 67,779 Depreciation and amortization Amortization of other intangible assets Special charges 1,565 2,878 10,561 2,081 1,024 7,808 1,429 797 818 6,164 3,976 2,966 1,369 2,332 4,511 2,400 0 118 15,008 11,007 26,782 Adjusted EBITDA (2) $51,468 $34,211 $36,915 $26,064 $9,499 ($37,581) $120,576 Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Corporate Finance / Restructuring (3) Forensic and Litigation Consulting (3) Economic Consulting Technology Strategic Communications Unallocated Corporate Expenses Total Net Income $47,166 Interest Income and other Interest expense Income tax provision (550) 25,786 33,186 Operating Income (loss) (1) $38,135 $30,279 $44,525 $19,374 $5,121 ($31,846) 105,588 Depreciation and amortization Amortization of other intangible assets Special charges 1,622 3,383 68 1,961 1,091 173 1,668 808 (4) 7,246 3,970 14 1,323 2,265 64 2,202 0 112 16,022 11,517 427 Adjusted EBITDA ( 2) $43,208 $33,504 $46,997 $30,604 $8,773 ($29,532) $133,554 22 (1) We defineSegment OperatingIncome asa segment’s shareof consolidatedoperating income. We define Total Segment OperatingIncome as the totalof Segment Operating Income forall segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for thepurpose of calculatingAdjusted Segment EBITDA. (2) We defineAdjusted EBITDAas consolidated net incomebefore income taxprovision,other non-operating income (expense),depreciation, amortizationof intangible assets, special chargesand goodwill impairment charges.Amounts presentedin the AdjustedEBITDA row foreach segment reflect the segments' respective Adjusted SegmentEBITDA. We defineAdjusted Segment EBITDAas a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation,amortizationofintangible assets, special chargesand goodwillimpairment charges.We use AdjustedSegmentEBITDA tointernally evaluate the financialperformance ofour segments because webelieve it isa useful supplemental measurewhich reflects current coreoperating performanceand provides anindicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash. Wealso believe that these measures,when considered together withourGAAP financial results, providemanagement andinvestors with amore completeunderstandingofouroperating results,including underlying trends,byexcluding theeffectsof special chargesand goodwill impairment charges.Inaddition, EBITDA is a common alternativemeasure of operatingperformanceused by many ofour competitors. Itis usedbyinvestors, financial analysts, ratingagenciesand others to value and compare the financialperformanceof companiesin our industry. Therefore,wealsobelieve that thesemeasures, consideredalongwith corresponding GAAPmeasures, providemanagement andinvestors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to theoperating resultsofother companies.Adjusted EBITDA andAdjusted Segment EBITDAarenotdefinedin the samemanner by all companies andmay not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures shouldbe consideredinaddition to, but notas a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statementsof ComprehensiveIncome (Loss). Seealso our reconciliationofGAAP tonon-GAAP financialmeasures. (3) Effective in the first quarter of2013, wemodified our reportable segments to reflect changesinhowweoperateourbusinessand the relatedinternalmanagement reporting. The Company’shealthcareand life sciences practices from both our Corporate Finance/Restructuring segmentand our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment have been combinedunder a singleorganizational structure. This single integratedpractice,ourhealth solutions practice, is nowaggregated in its entirety within theForensic and Litigation Consulting reportable segment. Priorperiod CorporateFinance/Restructuringand Forensic and Litigation Consulting segmentinformation hasbeen reclassified to conform to the current periodpresentation.

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