Exhibit 99.1

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THE CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 6, 2007) — The Corporate Executive Board Company (CEB or the Company) (NASDAQ: EXBD) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2007 third-quarter cash dividend on its common stock of $0.40 per share. The Company will fund its dividend payments with cash on hand and cash generated from operations. The dividend is payable on September 28, 2007, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2007.

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