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  Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – June 2, 2025 – growth[period], a leading provider of business development and transaction advisory services, is pleased to announce the return of Thomas Shane as Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Thomas will facilitate management of the firm, focusing on client relationships, retention, and new business development. Thomas previously served as Research Analyst (2015-2016) and Senior Director (2017-2023) at growth[period], where he focused on corporate strategy development, business development, and tactical execution in the Aerospace, Defense, Technology, Telecommunications, and Industrial market sectors. His work involved pre- and post-acquisition diligence and integration projects, supporting strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and other investors. Over his tenure, Thomas built deep expertise, helping guide growth[period]'s clients toward meaningful results and sustainable growth. “We are thrilled to welcome Thomas back to growth[period],” said Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “His extensive experience, in-depth industry knowledge, and ability to execute on strategic initiatives make him the ideal fit for this key leadership role. Thomas’s passion for both long-term strategy and hands-on execution will be instrumental as we continue to scale our services and deliver exceptional value to our clients.” In his new role as Senior Partner and COO, Thomas will balance high-level strategic oversight with day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring growth[period]’s continued success in serving its clients across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, and technology. He will focus on driving growth through tailored business development strategies, operational excellence, and fostering new opportunities for the firm. Before his time at growth[period], Thomas held key positions with Management Solutions, Deloitte, and Metrea, a private equity-backed aerospace company. His broad background in corporate strategy, operational management, and acquisition integration will help strengthen growth[period]’s capabilities and enhance the firm’s ability to support clients across the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors. Thomas holds an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Birmingham-Southern College. About growth[period] For more than 18 years, growth[period] has been a recognized leader in management consulting, business development, and transaction advisory services. The firm specializes in assisting clients with complex corporate transactions, market entry strategies, federal government contracting, and business growth. With offices in multiple regions globally, growth[period] continues to provide actionable, experience-driven advice to clients across industries, enabling them to navigate change and achieve success. For more information about growth[period], please visit www.growthprd.com. CONTACT: Ashley Scrivner Phone: 703-556-0111 Email: info@growthprd.com  

Hebden will advise clients on mergers and acquisitions and corporate growth Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – May 22, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced Roger Hebden has joined the firm as a Principal, Transaction Advisory Services. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, he will work with clients on growth and development through strategic transactions. Hebden brings to growth[period] over 30 years of leadership in multimillion-dollar healthcare organizations as a Senior Executive, Board Member, and Strategic Advisor. Hebden has driven revenue growth and delivered results for firms working in the Federal contracting space as well as for Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Dell, and IBM. His track record reveals a history of developing and launching healthcare technology from concept to market. Most recently, Hebden was the CEO of Livanta, a healthcare quality oversight firm supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ensuring quality care for Medicare beneficiaries.  Over his 5-year tenure, Hebden oversaw a doubling of revenue to $80M, prepared Livanta for sale, worked with the investment banking community, and successfully led negotiations with an acquiring PE firm to close the deal. Earlier in Hebden’s career, he co-founded and scaled Blueprint Technologies, a software architecture firm, to $12M in revenue.  He helped the company successfully navigate the turbulent times during the dot-com era, transitioned the business from commercial to Federal, and helped execute a private sale of the company to a large Federal contractor. Hebden has his MBA in Information Technology from the University of Maryland and a BSEG in Computer Engineering from Bucknell University. Hebden joins growth[period]’s innovative Executive Advisory Team, which offers clients experience-based, actionable, and business-focused advice. As an experienced executive, Hebden helps growth[period]’s clients develop and prioritize practical approaches and solutions suited to each client’s unique culture, circumstances, and business development needs. growth[period]’s Executive Advisory Program supports clients at every stage, whether the client is a high-growth start-up, a late-stage company preparing for a transaction, or a multinational public company. Similarly, the program is intended to support companies ranging from those with no or limited business development resources to those with well-established growth/transaction teams. For more information, visit growth[period] at www.growthperiod.com.   About growth[period] For more than 18 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the federal contractors and commercial businesses hoping to enter the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and/or advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthperiod.com       CONTACT JackRyan Moore 703 556 0111 info@growthprd.com