Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) continues its investigation on behalf of The Advisory Board Company (“Advisory Board” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABCO) investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws. To obtain information or aid in the investigation, please visit the Advisory Board investigation page on our website at www.glancylaw.com/case/advisory-board-company.

On January 9, 2015, Advisory Board completed its acquisition of Royall & Company. Then on February 23, 2016, Advisory Board announced a net loss of $101.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015, primarily attributable to an impairment charge of $95.7 million (and later increased to $99.1 million) to Royall’s goodwill.

On this news, the Company’s stock price fell approximately 27% or $9.79 per share to close at $26.50 on February 24, 2016.

If you purchased Advisory Board securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Lesley Portnoy, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.

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