Exhibit 99.1

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THE CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 4, 2006) — The Corporate Executive Board Company (CEB) (NASDAQ/NM: EXBD) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2006 third-quarter cash dividend on its common stock of $0.30 per share. The Company will fund its dividend payments with cash on hand and cash generated from operations. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2006.

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