UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 29, 200628, 2007

OR

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROMTO            TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-24343

Answerthink,The Hackett Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(305) 375-8005

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YESYes  x    NO  No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitionthe definitions of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)One):

Large accelerated filer  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $129,601,902$131,334,992 on June 30, 2006March 10, 2008 based on the last reported sale price of the registrant’s common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market.

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding on March 9, 20077, 2008 was 44,887,809.42,646,118.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III of the Form 10-K incorporates by reference certain portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for its 20072008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.

ANSWERTHINK,THE HACKETT GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report and the information incorporated by reference in it include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in these sections. All statements regarding our expected financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our financing plans and forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to our industry are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” or “intend” and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We cannot promise you that our expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. Factors that impact such forward-looking statements include, among others, our ability to attract additional business, the timing of projects and the potential for contract cancellation by our customers, changes in expectations regarding the businessstrategic advisory, management consulting and information technology advisory and consulting industries our ability to attract and retain skilled employees, possible changes in collections of accounts receivable due to the bankruptcy or financial difficulties of our customers, risks of competition, price and margin trends, and changes in general economic conditions and interest rates. An additional description of our risk factors is described in Part 1 – Item 1A. “Risk Factors”. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

On December 21, 2007 the shareholders of Answerthink, Inc. is a leading business and technology consulting firm that enables companies(“Answerthink”) approved an amendment to achieve world-class business performance. By leveragingAnswerthink’s Articles of Incorporation, officially changing the comprehensive databasename of the organization to The Hackett Group, Inc. (“Hackett”),. All prior references to Answerthink will now be reflected as Hackett as if the world’s leading repository of enterprise business process performance metrics and best practice intellectual capital, our business and technology solutions help clients improve performance and maximize returns on technology investments.

Thename change was effected for all years presented. Hackett Group,is a global strategic advisory firm and an Answerthink company, is a world leader in best practice research,advisory, benchmarking, businessand transformation consulting services, including shared services, offshoring and outsourcing advice. Utilizing best practices and implementation insights from more than 4,000 benchmarking engagements, executives use Hackett’s empirically based approach to quickly define and prioritize initiatives to enable world-class performance. Through its REL brand, Hackett offers working capital managementsolutions focused on delivering significant cash flow improvements. Through its Hackett Technology Solutions group, Hackett offers business application consulting services that empirically definehelp maximize returns on information technology (“IT”) investments. Hackett has worked with 2,700 major corporations and enable world-class enterprise performance. Only Hackett empirically defines world-class performance in sales, general and administrative (“SG&A”) and supply chain activities with analysis gained through more than 3,500 benchmark studies over 15 years at 2,100government agencies, including 97% of the world’s leading companies.

Answerthink’s combined capabilities include business advisory programs, benchmarking, business transformation, working capital management, business applications,Dow Jones Industrials, 73% of the Fortune 100, 73% of the DAX and business intelligence, with corresponding offshore support.50% of the FTSE 100.

In this Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires, “Answerthink,“Hackett,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Answerthink,The Hackett Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and predecessors.

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND

The U.S. economy showed improvedcontinued to grow strongly through September of 2007. However, concerns about the growth of the U.S. economy emerged in 2006 triggeringthe fourth quarter of 2007, triggered by the slowdown in the housing market, increased concerns about the underlying credit risks of U.S. mortgages and concerns about the credit markets and underlying liquidity of many financial institutions. As a result, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board implemented interest rate increasesdecreases to mitigate the risk of inflation. a recession. In Europe, economic growth continued, but concerns surfaced at the latter part of the year as unease over slower U.S. economic growth spilled over into the European markets.

Business and technology consultancies in the U.S. and Europe had increases in business activity that followed the growth rate of the economy.

economy throughout the year. We believe organizations are required to continually evaluate how to optimize their performance in order to remain competitive. Their goal is to ensure that the underlying business processes are allowing them to strategically support their operations and achieve their financial targets. To do so, organizations will have to understand and decide how best to organize, enable, source and manage their critical business processes.

We believe companies will continue to place increased emphasis on risk management and tangible return on their business and technology investments. As the economy continues to grow, weWe believe large enterprises will continue to focus their business consulting and Information Technology (“IT”)IT spending on strategies and tools that help them generate more value from their business investments in the form of enhanced productivity and efficiency.

We expect companies to continue to look for ways to automate, centralize, standardize and standardizeautomate business processes by leveraging highly educated,

low cost offshore labor markets and their investments inmarkets. We also believe that Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) systems. We also believe thatand Business Intelligence (“BI”) systems and business performance management applications will continue to play an increasinglya significant role as companies seek to automate their businesses and generate more valuable insight and analysis from their operational and financial data. We believe that these systems will produce real-time enterprises, capable of nearly instantaneous views of current performance and more accurate and efficient planning, forecasting and reporting.

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OUR BEST PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH

Answerthink provides business and technology consulting services designed to enable companies to achieve world-class business performance by combining intellectual capital from The Hackett Group, withuses its extensive database of business process best practices and performance measurement results, and our proprietary Best Practice Implementation (“BPI”) approach.

Hackett is a strategic advisory firm that helps executives understand how well they are performing todayintellectual capital to a peer grouphelp clients improve their performance. Utilizing the performance metrics and to world-class levels. Hackett enables world-class performance by defining what is possible, providing objective performance comparisons to establish priorities, developing strategic alternatives to address performance improvements, creation of initiative roadmaps, best practice solutions designs and implementation services.

Hackett is differentiated through its use of empirical data, a largeour vast repository of proven best practices implementation tools andthat emanate from over 4,000 benchmark studies combined with the global implementation insight that are used to provide advice and solutions.

Hackett provides both continuous and best practice implementation programs. Continuous services are referred to as Advisory Programs, which include: membership-based offerings providing a mix of best practice research, on-demand advisor telephonic access, peer learning opportunities and annual events. Best practice implementation offerings include benchmarking, businessour transformation and working capital management services.

technology associates, Hackett business advisors have the skills, experiencehas created a series of process and accesstechnology tools and supporting content that allow clients to proprietary data sets to advise, develop, design and implement solutions grounded in actual clienteffect sustainable performance measurement results. Hackett provides deep insight into how top-performing companies operate and applies those best practices to generate performance gains for clients.improvement.

Our BPI approachmethodology leverages our inventory of Hackett-Certified™ practices, approaches observed through benchmark and other best practice implementation engagements, to correlate best practices with superior performance levels. We use Hackett intellectual capital in the form of best practice process flows and configuration guides to integrate Hackett’s empirically proven best practices directly into business processes and workflow and functionality that is enabled by enterprise software applications. The pre-populated collection of best practice process flows and technology configuration guides is referred to as the BPI Tool Kit and used throughout the term of a project to ensure that best practices are identified and implemented. This coordinated approach addresses people, process, information access and technology.

Because AnswerthinkHackett solutions are based on Hackett-Certified™ practices, clients gain significant advantages. They can have confidence that their solutions are based on strategies from the world’s leading companies. This clearly defined path to world-class performance delivers enhanced efficiency, improved effectiveness, increased flexibility, optimized return on investment and reduced implementation risk.

The BPI approach often begins with a clear understanding of current performance, which is gained through benchmarking key processes and comparing the results to world-class levels and industry standards captured in the Hackett database. We then help clients prioritize and select the appropriate best practices to implement through a coordinated performance improvement strategy. Without a coordinated strategy that addresses the four key business drivers of people, process, technology and information, we believe companies risk losing a significant portion of business case benefits.benefits of their investments. We have designed detailed best practice process flows based on Hackett’s deep knowledge of world-class business performance which enable clients to streamline and automate key processes, and generate performance improvements quickly and efficiently at both the functional and enterprise level.

Similarly, we integrate Hackett-Certified™ Practices directly into technology solutions. We believe it is imperative that companies simplify and automate processes to meet best practice standards before new technology implementations and upgrades are completed. The automation of inefficient processes only serves to continue to drive up costs, cycle times and error rates. We have completed detailed fit-gap analyses, in most functional areas of major business application packages from Oracle, Hyperion PeopleSoft(now known as Oracle EPM) and SAP to determine their ability to support best practices. Application-specific tools, implementation guides and process flows allow us to optimize the configuration of ERP software, while limiting customization. Best practice implementations establish the foundation for improved performance.

We believe the combination of optimized processes, a best practices-based business application and enhanced business intelligence environment allows our clients to achieve and sustain significant business performance improvement.

-4- The specific client circumstances normally dictate how they engage us. Our goal is to be responsive to client needs, and to establish a continuous and trusted relationship. We have developed a series of offerings that allow us to efficiently help the client without regard to where they are in their performance improvement lifecycle.

COMPETITION

The strategic business advisory and technology consulting marketplace continues to be extremely competitive. The marketplace will remain competitive as companies continue to look for ways to improve their business models and IT infrastructure.organizational effectiveness. Our competitors include international, national and regional strategic consulting and technology implementation firms, the IT services divisions of application software firms, and business consultingother firms providing subscriptions to peer networking and research-based services. Mergers, consolidationconsolidations and bankruptcies throughout our industry have resulted in higher levels of competition. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the industries in which we compete include: skills and capabilities of people, innovative serviceservices and product offerings, perceived ability to add value, reputation and client references, price, scope of services, service delivery approach,approaches, technical and industry expertise, quality of services and solutions, ability to deliver results on a timely basis, availability of appropriate resources and global reach and scale.

Still, we believe our competitive position is strong. With Hackett intellectual capital and its direct link to our BPI approach, we believe we can uniquely assist our clients. Our ability to apply best practices to client operations via proven techniques further strengthens our competitive standing.

Similarly, we believe that Hackett is the definitive source for best practice performance metrics and strategies. Hackett is the only organization that has conducted over 3,5004,000 benchmark studies for over 2,1002,700 clients, generating proprietary data sets spanning performance metrics and correlating best practices.practices with superior performance. The combination of Hackett data, along with deep expertise and know howknow-how in evaluating, designing and implementing business transformation strategies for clients, deliver a powerful and distinct value proposition for our clients.

Our culture of client collaboration leverages the power of our cross-functional and service line teams to increase revenue and strengthen relationships. We believe that this culture, along with our offering approach, gives us a competitive advantage.

STRATEGY

Moving forward, our focus will be on executing the following strategies:

•Continue to position and grow Hackett as an IP-centric strategic advisory organization.The Hackett brand is widely recognized for benchmarking metrics and best practices strategies. By building a series of highly complementary on-site and off-site offerings that allow our clients access to our Intellectual Property (“IP”) and best practice process and technology implementation insight, we are able to build trusted strategic relationships with our clients. Depending where our clients are in their assessment or implementation of performance improvement initiatives, we offer our clients a combination of offerings that supports their efforts. If they need on-site planning, design and/or implementation support, we offer them a combination of benchmarking and transformation support. If they need off-site access to our IP and advisors to help them either assess or execute on their own, then they can avail themselves toof our Executive Advisory Programs. The key is for the client to know that we can support them strategically by leveraging our unique IP and insight so that we are able to build a strategic relationship with a client which is appropriate for them. We also believe that clients that value our IP will turn to us for other services when the need arises allowing us over time to ascribe a larger amount of our total revenues to a growing client base which will also improve the predictability of our results.

•• Continue to expand our BPI tools.tools. BPI incorporates intellectual capital from Hackett into our implementation tools and techniques. For clients, the end results are tangible cost and performance gains and the improved return on investment. Our clients attribute their decision to use us to our BPI approach and tools. Our objective is to help clients make smarter business process and software configuration decisions as a result of our BPI methods and knowledge. We are continuously updating our BPI content and tools through benchmarking, transformation or research activities. Additional BPI updates are also driven by new software releases that drive new innovation in business process automation.

• Create strategic relationships that help us leverage and expand our Hackett intellectual capital base as well as grow our revenues.We continue to believe that there are other organizations that can help us grow revenues and our intellectual capital consistent with our strategy. Examples of suchSuch relationships include programs that we have executed with Accenture, Lawsonother management consultants and Oracle.systems integration and software providers.

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• Expand and leverage our dual shore capabilities.Developing an offshore resource capability to support all of our offerings has been a key strategy for our organization. Our facility in Hyderabad, India allows us to increase operational efficiencies while maintaining 24 hour/5 day operations. With this infrastructure in place, we are expectingWe expect our headcount and utilization of our resources in India to further expand in 2007.2008.

•Seek out strategic acquisitions.We will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that strengthen our ability to compete and expand our intellectual property. We believe that our unique Hackett access and our BPI approach coupled with our strong balance sheet and infrastructure can be utilized to support a larger organization. We believe that acquisitions must be accretive or have strong growth prospects, but most importantly, have strong synergy with our best practice intellectual capital focus. For example, our acquisition of REL Consultancy Group Limited (“REL”) in 2005 expanded our knowledge and capabilities into working capital management and expanded our client base and exposure to additional markets abroad.

OUR OFFERINGS

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including advisory programs, benchmarking, business transformation, working capital, business applications and business intelligence implementation.technology consulting services. With strategic and functional knowledge in finance, human resources, information technology, procurement, supply chain management, corporate services, customer service and sales and marketing, our expertise extends across the enterprise. We have completed successful engagements in a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, retail, telecommunications, transportation and utilities.

The Hackett Group

On-demand access to world-class performance metrics, peer-learning opportunities and best practice advice. The scope of Hackett’s advisory programs is defined by business function (Executive Advisory) and by end-to-end process coverage (Process Advisory). Our advisory programs include a mix of the following deliverables:

Advisor Inquiry: Hackett’s inquiry services are used by clients for quick access to fact-based advice on proven approaches and methods to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of selling, general and administrative expenditures (“SG&A.&A”).

Best Practice Research:Empirically based research and insight derived from Hackett benchmark and transformation studies. Our research provides detailed insights into the most significant, proven approaches in use at world-class organizations that yield superior business results.

Peer Interaction:Regular member-led webcasts, annual Best Practices Conference,Practice Conferences, annual Member Forums, membership surveys and client-submitted contentcontents provide ongoing peer learning and networking opportunities.

Hackett KnowledgeBest Practice Intelligence Center:Online, searchable repository of best practices, Quick Wins, conference presentations and associated research available to Executive Advisory Program Members and their support teams.

Since Hackett’s inception inOur benchmarking group dates back to 1991, it has measured and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise functions at over 2,1002,700 global organizations. This includes 97% of the Dow Jones Industrials, 77%73% of the Fortune 100, and 90%73% of the Dow Jones Global Titans Index.DAX and 50% of the FTSE 100. Ongoing studies are conducted in a wide range of areas, including SG&A, finance, human resources, information technology, procurement, and shared service centers.centers and working capital management. Hackett has identified over 1,400 best practices for over 9095 processes in these key functional areas. Hackett uses proprietary performance measurement tools and data collection processes that enablesenable companies to complete the performance measurement cycle and identify and quantify improvement opportunities in as little as four weeks. Benchmarks are used by our clients to objectively establish priorities, generate organizational consensus, align compensation to establish performance goals and develop the required business case for investment.business and technology investments.

Our Business Transformation programs help clients develop a coordinated strategy for achieving performance improvements across the enterprise. Our experienced teams use Hackett performance measurement data to link performance gains to industry best practices. Our strategic capabilities include operational planning, process and organization design, change management and the effective application of technology. We combine best practices knowledge with business expertise and broad technology capabilities, which we believe enables our programs to optimize return on client investments in people, processes,process, technology and information.

Through the acquisition of REL, a global leader in generating cash improvement from working capital, we offer REL services which are designed to help companies improve cash flow from operations through improved working capital management, reduced costs and increased service quality.

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Answerthink Best PracticesHackett Technology Solutions

Our Business Applications professionals help clients choose and deploy the software applications that best meet their needs and objectives. Our expertise is focused on the following application providers: Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, and several leading time and attendance providers. The group offers comprehensive services from planning, architecture, and vendor evaluation and selection through implementation, customization, testing and integration. Comprehensive fit-gap analyses of all major packages against Hackett Best Practices are utilized by our Business Applications teams. BPI tools and templates help integrate best practices into business applications. The group also offers post-implementation support, change management, system documentation and end-user training, all of which are designed to enhance return on investment. We also provide offshore application development and support services. These services include post-implementation support for select business application platforms. Our Business Applications group also includes a division responsible for the sale and maintenance support of the SAP suite of enterprise resource planning applications.

Based on our extensive best practices knowledge, our Business Intelligence group designs, develops and implements solutions for more effective enterprise performance management (“EPM”) and business intelligence (“BI”). Our BI experts know how to apply and implement custom or packaged analytical applications, suchprimarily with Hyperion product sets, as Hyperion and Cognoswell as others, to increase process transparency, exception management, and create continuous improvement environments. Similarly, our BI services are designed to increase visibility into current performance, improve access to key financial and operational data, and enhance strategic decision making.decision-making. The group offers strategy and management services, including operational diagnostics and planning and enterprise architecture.

CLIENTS

We focus on long-term client relationships with Global 2000 firms and other sophisticated strategic buyers of business and IT consulting services. During 2007 and 2006, our ten most significant clients accounted for approximately 21%20% of revenues, and no client generated more than 10%4% of total revenues. We believe that we have achieved a high level of satisfaction across our client base. The responses to the surveys we send to clients continue to be extremely positive. During 2006, we receivedWe receive surveys from a significant number of our engagements with an average score of 4.5 onwhich are utilized in a 5.0 scale. The direct feedback and suggestions we receive on surveys are usedrigorous process to improve our delivery execution, sales processes, methodologies and training.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING AND MARKET SEGMENTATION

Our extensive client base and relationships with Global 2000 firms remain our most significant sources of new business. Our revenue generation strategy is formulated to ensure we are addressing multiple facets of business development. The categories below define our business development resources and market segmentation. Our primary goal in 20072008 is to continue to increase awareness of our brand thatwhich we have created around HackettHackett’s empirical knowledge capital and BPI. Our Hackett and BPI message will remain the central focus of our marketing and communications programs this year to help expand both an understanding of and demand for this approach. Similarly, we have alignedregionalized our sales forceand market development efforts in both North America and Europe, so itwe can market working capital and business transformation services along with our benchmarking and advisory programs.better coordinate the sales efforts from the various offerings. In 2007,2008, the compensation programs for our associates reflect an emphasis optimizing our total revenue relationship with our clients while continuing to

emphasize the growth of advisory programs.our Executive Advisory Programs. For our Best Practice Solutions Groups,technology solutions groups, we will continue to utilize Hackett intellectual capital that resides in our BPI tools as a way to differentiate the relationships we have with the software providers and with our clients.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Although virtually all of our advisors and consultants have the ability to and are expected to contribute to new revenue opportunities, our primary internal business development resources are comprised of the following:

The Leadership Team and Senior Directorsare comprised of our senior leaders who have a combination of executive, functional,regional, practice and anchor account responsibilities. In addition to their management responsibilities, this group of associates is responsible for growing the business by fostering executive levelexecutive-level relationships within accounts and leveraging their existing contacts in the marketplace.

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The Sales Organizationis comprised of associates who are 100% dedicated to generating sales. They are deployed geographically in key markets and are primarily focused on developing new relationships and are aligned to our core practice areas within their target accounts. They also handle opportunities in their geographic territories as they arise.

Business Development Associatesare comprised of trained groups of telemarketing specialists who are conversant with their respective solution areas. Lead generation is coordinated with our marketing and sales groups to ensure that our inbound and outbound efforts are synchronized with targeted marketing and sales programs.

The Delivery Organizationis comprised of our billable associates who work at client locations. We encourage associates to pursue additional business development opportunities through their normal course of delivering existing projects and helphelping us expand our business within existing accounts.

In addition to our business development resources, we have a corporate marketing and communications organization responsible for overseeing our marketing programs, public relations and employee communications activities.

We have segmented our market focus into the following categories:

TargetAnchor Accountsare comprised of large prospects and clients who are geographically situated whereexisting relationships which we believe will have a sales representative resides. Targetsignificant revenue relationship within the next 18 months. Anchor account criteria include the size of the company, industry affiliation, propensity to buy external consulting services and contacts within the account. The sales representative working closely with regional leadership is primarily responsible for identifying business opportunities in the account, acting as the single point of coordination for the client, and performing the general duties of account manager.

Geographic FocusRegional Accountsare accounts within a specified geographic location that are contained on the target account list.location. These accounts mostly include large prospects, dormant clients, existing medium-sized clients and mid-tier market accounts and are handled primarily on an opportunistic basis, except for active clients where delivery teams are focused on driving additional revenue.

Strategic Alliance Accountsare accounts that allow us to partner with organizations of greater scale or different skill sets or with software developers which enables all parties to jointly market their products and services to prospective clients.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Our management control systems are comprised of various accounting, billing, financial reporting, human resources, marketing and resource allocations systems, many of which are integrated with our knowledge

management system, Mind~Share. We believe that Mind~Share significantly enhances our ability to serve our clients efficiently by allowing our knowledge base to be shared by all associates worldwide on a real-time basis. Our well-developed, flexible, scalable infrastructure has allowed us to quickly integrate the new employees and systems of businesses we have acquired.

HUMAN RESOURCES

We believe that our culture fosters intellectual rigor and creativity, collaboration and innovation. We believe in building relationships with both our associates and clients. We believe the best solutions come from teams of diverse individuals addressing problems collectively and from multiple dimensions, including the business, technological and human dimensions. We believe that the most effective working environment is one where everyone is encouraged to contribute and is rewarded for that contribution.

Our core values are the strongest expression of our working style and represent what we stand for. These core values are:

Our human resources staff includes seasoned professionals in North America, Europe and India that support our practices by, among other things, administering our benefit programs and facilitating the hiring process. Our human resources staff also includes dedicated individuals towho recruit consultants with both business and technology expertise. Our recruiting team drivessupports our hiring process by focusing on the highest demand solution areas of our business to ensure an adequate pipeline of new associates. Our human resources staff also includes seasoned professionals that support our practices by, among other things, administering our benefit programs and facilitating the hiring process. We also have an employee referral program, which rewards existing employees who source new hires.

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The benefits packageEmployee benefit packages that we provide includesare market-based and vary by geography. In North America, the packages include comprehensive health and welfare insurance work/life balance programs and a 401(k) program including a company match for associates below the level of senior director. OurIn Europe, depending on the country and market practices, the packages typically provide a car allowance policy and health insurance that supplements national coverages. We also make contributions to individual pension programs in countries where this is a compensation component typically offered in the marketplace. Globally, we believe our associates are paid competitive salariessalaries. They are also provided with incentive pay programs that vary by role and incentive pay.practice. Incentive pay for delivery resources is based on an individual’s contribution to the projects on which he or she is staffed. Incentive pay for sales associates is based on achievement of sales quotas. Incentive pay for practice leaders and senior practice members is based upon practice margin, sales contributions, client management and practice management. Incentive pay for our executive team is based on the achievement of earnings targets.

As of December 29, 2006,28, 2007, we had approximately 800740 associates, approximately 70%75% of whom were billable professionals. None of our associates are subject to collective bargaining arrangements.arrangements, however, in France our associates enjoy the benefit of certain government mandated regulations negotiated by certain trade associations. We have entered into nondisclosure and non-solicitation agreements with virtually all of our personnel. We also engage consultants as independent contractors from time to time.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

One important way we put our values into action is through our commitment to the communities where we work. The mission of our Community Council, which operates in each of the cities where we have offices, is to strive to leave the markets, communities and clients we serve better than we found them. We do it by building a strong sense of community, collaboration and personal interaction among all of our associates, through both volunteer and service programs and social gatherings. Our associates are actively involved in many valuable and high-impact community programs, including United Way, Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers & Sisters, Race for the Cure, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the National Adoption Center, the National Heart Association and the March of Dimes.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We make our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all exhibits and amendments to these reports, available free of charge at our web sitehttp://www.answerthink.comwww.thehackettgroup.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any material that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission may be read and copied at the Securities

and Exchange Commission’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 or at www.sec.gov. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330.

Also available on our web site, free of charge, are copies of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, and the charter for our audit committee of our Board of Directors. We intend to disclose any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of our Code of Conduct and Ethics applicable to our senior financial officers, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller on our web site within five business days following the date of the amendment or waiver.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following important factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or printed elsewhere by management from time to time.

Our quarterly operating results may vary.

Our financial results may fluctuate from quarter to quarter. In future quarters, our operating results may not meet public market analysts’ and investors’ expectations. If that happens, the price of our common stock may fall. Many factors can cause these fluctuations, including:

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A high percentage of our operating expenses, particularly personnel and rent, are fixed in advance of any particular quarter. As a result, if we experience unanticipated changes in client engagements or in employee utilization rates, we could experience large variations in quarterly operating results and losses in any particular quarter. Due to these factors, we believe you should not compare our quarter-to-quarter operating results to predict future performance.

If we are unable to maintain our reputation and expand our name recognition, we may have difficulty attracting new business and retaining current clients and employees.

We believe that establishing and maintaining a good reputation and name recognition are critical for attracting and retaining clients and employees in our industry. We also believe that the importance of reputation and name recognition will continue to increase due to the number of providers of business consulting and IT services. If our reputation is damaged or if potential clients are not familiar with us or with the solutions we provide, we may be unable to attract new, or retain existing, clients and employees. Promotion and enhancement of our name will depend largely on our success in continuing to provide effective solutions. If clients do not perceive our solutions to be effective or of high quality, our brand name and reputation will suffer. In addition, if solutions we provide have defects, critical business functions of our clients may fail, and we could suffer adverse publicity as well as economic liability.

We depend heavily on a limited number of clients.

We have derived, and believe that we will continue to derive, a significant portion of our revenues from a limited number of clients for which we perform large projects. In 2006,2007, our ten largest clients accounted for

approximately 20% of our revenues in the aggregate. In addition, revenues from a large client may constitute a significant portion of our total revenues in a particular quarter. Our customer contracts generally can be cancelled for convenience by the customer upon 30 days’ notice. The loss of any of our large clients for any reason, including as a result of the acquisition of that client by another entity, our failure to meet that client’s expectations, the client’s decision to reduce spending on technology-related projects, or failure to collect amounts owed to us from our client could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have risks associated with potential acquisitions or investments.

Since our inception, we have expanded through acquisitions. In the future, we plan to pursue additional acquisitions as opportunities arise. We may not be able to integrate successfully businesses which we may acquire in the future without substantial expense, delays or other operational or financial problems. We may not be able to identify, acquire or profitably manage additional businesses. Also, acquisitions may involve a number of risks, including:

Client dissatisfaction or performance problems at a single acquired firm could have a material adverse impact on our reputation as a whole. Further, we cannot assure you that our recent or future acquired businesses will generate anticipated revenues or earnings.

Difficulties in integrating businesses we have recently acquired or may acquire in the future may demand time and attention from our senior management.

Integrating businesses we have recently acquired or may acquire in the future may involve unanticipated delays, costs and/or other operational and financial problems. In integrating acquired businesses, we may not achieve expected economies of scale or profitability or realize sufficient revenues to justify our investment. If we encounter unexpected problems at one of the acquired businesses as we try to integrate it into our business, our management may be required to expend time and attention to address the problems, which would divert their time and attention from other aspects of our business.

Our markets are highly competitive.

We may not be able to compete effectively with current or future competitors. The business consulting and IT services market is highly competitive. We expect competition to further intensify as these markets continue to evolve. Some of our competitors have longer operating histories, larger client bases, longer relationships with their clients, greater brand or name

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recognition and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. As a result, our competitors may be in a stronger position to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in client requirements and to devote greater resources than we can to the development, promotion and sale of their services. Competitors could lower their prices, potentially forcing us to lower our prices and suffer reduced operating margins. We face competition from international accounting firms; international, national and regional strategic consulting and systems implementation firms; and the IT services divisions of application software firms.

In addition, there are relatively low barriers to entry into the business consulting and IT services market. We do not own any patented technology that would stop competitors from entering this market and providing services similar to ours. As a result, the emergence of new competitors may pose a threat to our business. Existing or future competitors may develop and offer services that are superior to, or have greater market acceptance, than ours, which could significantly decrease our revenues and the value of your investment.

We may not be able to hire, train, motivate, retain and manage professional staff.

To succeed, we must hire, train, motivate, retain and manage highly skilled employees. Competition for skilled employees who can perform the services we offer is intense. We might not be able to hire enough of them or to train, motivate, retain and manage the employees we hire. This could hinder our ability to complete existing client engagements and bid for new client engagements.ones. Hiring, training, motivating, retaining and managing employees with the skills we need is time consuming and expensive.

We could lose money on our contracts.

As part of our strategy, from time to time, we enter into capped or fixed-price contracts, in addition to contracts based on payment for time and materials. Because of the complexity of many of our client engagements, accurately estimating the cost, scope and duration of a particular engagement can be a difficult task. We maintain an officeOffice of risk managementRisk Management that evaluates and attempts to mitigate delivery risk associated with complex projects. In connection with their review, the office of risk management analyzes the critical estimates associated with these projects. If we fail to make these estimates accurately, we could be forced to devote additional resources to these engagements for which we will not receive additional compensation. To the extent that an expenditure of additional resources is required on an engagement, this could reduce the profitability of, or result in a loss on, the engagement. In the past, we have, on occasion, engaged in negotiations with clients regarding changes to the cost, scope or duration of specific engagements. To the extent we do not sufficiently communicate to our clients, or our clients fail to adequately appreciate the nature and extent of any of these types of changes to an engagement, our reputation may be harmed and we may suffer losses on an engagement.

Lack of detailed written contracts could impair our ability to recognize revenue for services performed, collect fees, protect our intellectual property and protect ourselves from liability to others.

We protect ourselves by entering into detailed written contracts with our clients covering the terms and contingencies of the client engagement. In some cases, however, consistent with what we believe to be industry practice, work is performed for clients on the basis of a limited statement of work or verbal agreements before a detailed written contract can be finalized. Revenue is not recognized on a project prior to receiving a signed contract. To the extent that we fail to have detailed written contracts in place, our ability to collect fees, protect our intellectual property and protect ourselves from liability to others may be impaired.

Our corporate governance provisions may deter a financially attractive takeover attempt.

Provisions of our charter and by-laws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which stockholdersshareholders would receive a premium for their shares. These provisions include the following:

In addition, our Board of Directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan. Subject to certain exceptions, in the event that a person or group in the future becomes the beneficial owner of 15% or more of our common stock or commences, or publicly announces an intention to commence a tender or exchange offer which would result in its ownership of 15% or more of our

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outstanding common stock (or in the case of Liberty Wanger Asset Management, L.P. (now known as Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.) and its affiliates, 20%), then the rights issued to our shareholders in connection with this plan will allow our shareholders to purchase shares of our common stock at 50% of its then current market value. In addition, if we are acquired in a merger, or 50% or more of our assets are sold in one or more related transactions, our shareholders would have the right to purchase the common stock of the acquiring company at half the then current market price of such common stock.

We may lose large clients or not be able to secure targeted follow-on work or client retention rates.

Our client engagements are generally short-term arrangements, and most clients can reduce or cancel their contracts for our services with 30 daysdays’ notice and without penalty. As a result, if we lose a major client or large client engagement, our revenues will be adversely affected. We perform varying amounts of work for specific clients from year to year. A major client in one year may not use our services in another year. In addition, we may derive revenue from a major client that constitutes a large portion of total revenue for particular quarters. If we lose any major clients or any of our clients cancel programs or significantly reduce the scope of a large client engagement, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Also, if we fail to collect a large accountaccounts receivable, we could be subjected to significant financial exposure. Consequently, you should not predict or anticipate our future revenue based upon the number of clients we currently have or the number and size of our existing client engagements.

We also derive an increasing portion of our revenues from annual memberships for our business advisory programs. Our growth prospects therefore depend on our ability to achieve and sustain high renewedrenewal rates on programs and to successfully launch new programs. Failure to achieve high renewal rate levels or to successfully launch new programs and services could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights or infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties, our business may be harmed.

We rely upon a combination of nondisclosure and other contractual arrangements and trade secret, copyright and trademark laws to protect our proprietary rights and the proprietary rights of third parties from whom we license intellectual property. Although we enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees and limit distribution of proprietary information, there can be no assurance that the steps we have taken in this regard will be adequate to deter misappropriation of proprietary information or that we will be able to detect unauthorized use and take appropriate steps to enforce our intellectual property rights.

Although we believe that our services do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others and that we have all rights necessary to utilize the intellectual property employed in our business, we are subject to the risk of claims alleging infringement of third-party intellectual property rights. Any claims could require us to spend significant sums in litigation, pay damages, develop non-infringing intellectual property or acquire licenses to the intellectual property that is the subject of asserted infringement.

The market price of our common stock may fluctuate widely.

The market price of our common stock could fluctuate substantially due to:

In addition, the stock prices of many business and technology services companies fluctuate widely for reasons which may be unrelated to operating results. FluctuationsFluctuation in the market price of our common stock’s market pricestock may impact our ability to finance our operations and retain personnel.

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We earn revenues, incur costs and maintain cash balances in multiple currencies, and currency fluctuations could adversely affect our financial results.

We have increasing international operations, where we earn revenues and incur costs in various foreign currencies, primarily the British poundPound and the euro.Euro. Doing business in these foreign currencies exposes us to foreign currency risks in numerous areas, including revenues, purchases, payroll and investments. Certain foreign currency exposures are naturally offset within an international business unit, because revenues and costs are denominated in the same foreign currency, and certain cash balances are held in U.S. dollarDollar denominated accounts. However, due to the increasing size and importance of our international operations, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could materially impact our results. Currently, we do not hold any derivative contracts that hedge our foreign currency risk, but we may adopt such strategies in the future.

Our cash position includes amounts denominated in foreign currencies. We manage our worldwide cash requirements considering available funds from our subsidiaries and the cost effectiveness with which these funds can be accessed. The repatriation of cash balances from certain of our subsidiaries outside the United StatesU.S. could have adverse tax consequences and be limited by foreign currency exchange controls. However, those balances are generally available without legal restrictions to fund ordinary business operations. We have transferred, and will continue to transfer, cash from those subsidiaries to the parent company, and to other international subsidiaries, when it is cost effective to do so. However, any fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could materially impact the availability and sizeamount of these funds available for repatriation or transfer.

Our results of operations could be affected by economic conditions and the effects of these conditions on our clients’ businesses and levels of business activity.

Global economic conditions may affect our clients’ businesses and the markets they serve. A substantial or prolonged economic downturn could adversely affect our clients’ financial condition which may reduce our clients’ demand for our services or lower pricing of those services. In addition, if we are unable to successfully anticipate changing economic conditions, we may be unable to effectively plan for and respond to those changes, and our business could be negatively affected.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

None

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Our principal executive offices are currently are located at 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 3000, Miami, Florida 33131. The lease on these premises covers 10,780 square feet and expires June 30, 2010. We also have offices in Atlanta, Frankfurt, London, New York City, Paris, Philadelphia and Hyderabad, India. As of December 29, 200628, 2007 we had operating leases that extendedextend through July 2015.December 2016. We believe that we will be able to obtain suitable new or replacement space as needed. We own no real estate and do not intend to invest in real estate or real estate-related assets.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business not specifically discussed herein. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On December 21, 2007, a Special Meeting of Shareholders was held where the shareholders approved an amendment to Answerthink, Inc.’s Articles of Incorporation officially changing the name of the Company from Answerthink, Inc. to The Hackett Group, Inc. The name change took effect on January 1, 2008.

No mattersOf the shares issued, outstanding and eligible to vote at the Special Meeting, 27,5760,457 shares were submitted to a votevoted in favor of securitythe approval of the amendment, 127,266 shares were voted against the approval of the amendment and the holders during the fourth quarter of 2006.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Our common stock has been traded on the Nasdaq GlobalStock Market (formerly named the Nasdaq National Market)(“Nasdaq”) since our initial public offering on May 28, 1998 under the Nasdaq symbol, “ANSR.” In conjunction with our name change, we began trading on the Nasdaq under the Nasdaq symbol, “HCKT,” effective January 31, 2008. The following table sets forth for the fiscal periods indicated the high and low sales prices of the common stock, as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market.Nasdaq.

The closing sale price for the common stock on March 9, 20077, 2008 was $3.21.$4.10.

As of March 9, 2007,7, 2008, there were approximately 300 holders of record of our common stock and 44,887,80942,646,118 shares of common stock outstanding.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

Information appearing under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the 2008 Proxy Statement is hereby incorporated by reference.

Performance Graph

The following graph compares our cumulative total stockholdershareholder return since December 28, 2001January 3, 2003 with the Nasdaq Composite Index and Aa Peer Group Index composed of other companies with similar business models.models identified below. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our common stock and each index (including reinvestment of dividends) was $100 on December 28, 2001.January 3, 2003.

-14-The Peer Group includes BearingPoint Inc., Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, eLoyalty Corporation, Sapient Corp and Technology Solutions Company.

Company Dividend Policy

We have not paid, any andnor do notwe expect to pay, any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Our present policy is to retain earnings, if any, for use in the operation of our business.

Purchases of Equity Securities

We have an ongoing authorization from theour Board of Directors to repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. The authorization is for up to $30.0$40.0 million, of which $1.7$10.0 million of repurchases of our common stock were made during the year ended December 29, 200628, 2007 and approximately $6.1 million is currently still available.was available for future purchases as of December 28, 2007. All repurchases are made in the open market, subject to market conditions and trading restrictions. There is no expiration date on the current authorization and no determination was made by the Company to suspend or cancel purchases under the program. The following table summarizes our share repurchases during the year ended December 29, 2006:28, 2007:

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data sets forth selected financial information for AnswerthinkHackett as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 29, 2006,28, 2007, and has been derived from our audited financial statements. The selected consolidated financial data should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

The Hackett Group, Inc. (“Hackett”), formerly known as Answerthink, Inc. prior to January 1, 2008, is a leading businessstrategic advisory and technology consulting firm that enables companies to achieve world-class business performance. By leveraging the comprehensive database of The Hackett Group (“Hackett”),database, the world’s leading repository of enterprise business process performance metrics and best practice intellectual capital, our business and technology solutions help clients improve performance and maximize returns on technology investments.

Hackett is a strategic advisory firm and an Answerthink company, is a world leader in best practice research, benchmarking, business transformation and working capital management services that empirically define and enable world-class enterprise performance. Only Hackett empirically defines world-class performance in sales, general and administrative (SG&A) and supply chain activities with analysis gained through 3,5004,000 benchmark studies over 15 years at 2,0002,700 of the world’s leading companies.

Answerthink’sHackett’s combined capabilities include business advisory programs, benchmarking, business transformation, working capital management business applications, and business intelligence,technology solutions, with corresponding offshore support. AnswerthinkHackett was formed on April 23, 1997.

Critical Accounting Policies

In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial position in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies. These policies require management to exercise judgments that are often difficult, subjective and complex due to the necessity of estimating the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.

Revenue Recognition

Our revenues are principally derived from fees for services generated on a project-by-project basis.basis and are recognized in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101,Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, as amended by SAB No. 104,Revenue Recognition, and are recognized net of sales tax. Revenues for services rendered are recognized on a time and materials basis or on a fixed-fee or capped-fee basis.

Revenues for time and materials contracts are recognized based on the number of hours worked by our consultants at an agreed upon rate per hour and are recognized in the period in which services are performed.

Revenues related to fixed-fee or capped-fee contracts are recognized on the proportional performance method of accounting based on the ratio of labor hours incurred to estimated total labor hours. This percentage is multiplied by the contracted dollar amount of the project to determine the amount of revenue to recognize in an accounting period. The contracted dollar amount used in this calculation excludes the amount the client pays us for reimbursable expenses. There are situations where the number of hours to complete projects may exceed our original estimate. These increases can be as a result of an increase in project scope, unforeseen events that arise, or the inability of the client or the delivery team to fulfill their responsibilities. On an on-going basis, our project delivery, officeOffice of risk managementRisk Management and finance personnel review hours incurred and estimated total labor hours to complete projects and any revisions in these estimates are reflected in the period in which they become known.

Revenue for contracts with multiple elements is allocated based on the fair value of the elements and is recognized in accordance with our accounting policies for each element, pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-21,Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.

Additionally, we earn revenue from the sale of software, software licenses and maintenance contracts which is recognized in accordance with Statement of Position (“SOP”) No. 97-2,Software Revenue Recognition. Revenue for the sale of software and software licenses is recognized upon contract execution and customer receipt of software. Revenue from maintenance contracts and advisory services is recognized ratably over the life of the agreements.

Unbilled revenues represent revenues for services performed that have not been invoiced. If we do not accurately estimate the scope of the work to be performed, or we do not manage our projects properly within the planned periods of time or we do not meet our clients’ expectations under the contracts, then future consulting margins may be negatively affected or losses on existing contracts may need to be recognized. Any such resulting reductions in margins or contract losses could be material to our results of operations.

Revenues before reimbursements exclude reimbursable expenses charged to clients. Reimbursements, which include travel and out-of-pocket expenses, are included in revenues, and an equivalent amount of reimbursable expenses is included in cost of service.

The agreements entered into in connection with a project, whether time and materials based or fixed-fee or capped-fee based,basis, typically allow our clients to terminate early due to breach or for convenience with 30 days’ notice. In the event of termination, the client is contractually required to pay for all time, materials and expenses incurred by us through the effective date of the termination. In addition, from time to time we enter into agreements with our clients that limit our right to enter into business relationships with specific competitors of that client for a specific time period. These provisions typically prohibit us from performing a defined range of our services that we might otherwise be willing to perform for potential clients. These provisions are generally limited to six to twelve months and usually apply only to specific employees or the specific project team.

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Accounts Receivable and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from our clients not making required payments. Periodically, we review accounts receivable to assess our estimates of collectibility. Management critically reviews accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, past-due accounts, client credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. If the financial condition of our clients were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Goodwill and Long-Lived Identifiable Assets

We assess goodwill and long-lived identifiable assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, or, at a minimum, on an annual basis. We have made determinations as to what our reporting units are and what amounts of goodwill and intangible assets should be allocated to those reporting units.

In assessing the recoverability of goodwill and long-lived identifiable assets, and goodwill, we must makemanagement makes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows, discount rates and othervarious factors to determine if impairment tests are met. These estimates contain management’s best estimates, using appropriate and customary assumptions and projectionsavailable at the time. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record additional impairment charges.

Restructuring Reserves

Restructuring reserves reflect judgments and estimates of our ultimate costs of severance, closure and consolidation of facilities and settlement of contractual obligations under our operating leases, including sublease rental rates, absorption period to sublease space and other related costs. We reassess the reserve requirements to complete each individual plan under our restructuring programs at the end of each reporting period. If these estimates change in the future or actual results are different than our estimates, we may be required to record additional charges in the future.

Income Taxes

We record income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, we record deferred taxes based on temporary taxable and deductible differences between the tax bases of our assets and liabilities and our financial reporting bases. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Effective December 30, 2006, we adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN No. 48 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, accounting for income taxes in interim periods and income tax disclosures. We report the penalties and tax-related interest expense as a component of income tax expense in our consolidated statement of operations (see Note 11 of the consolidated financial statements for further detail).

Contingent Liabilities

We have certain contingent liabilities that arise in the ordinary course of our business activities. We accrue contingent liabilities when it is probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. Reserves for contingent liabilities are reflected in our consolidated financial statements based on management’s assessment, along with legal counsel, of the expected outcome of the contingencies. If the final outcome of our contingencies differs adversely from that currently expected, it would result in a charge to earnings when determined.

The foregoing list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, with no need for us to judge the application. There are also areas in which our judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. Please see our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contain accounting policies and other disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

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Results of Operations

Our fiscal year generally consists of a 52-week period and periodically consists of a 53-week period because each fiscal year ends on the Friday closest to December 31.31^st. Fiscal years 2007, 2006 2005 and 20042005 ended on December 28, 2007, December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005, and December 31, 2004, respectively. References to a year included in this sectiondocument refer to a fiscal year rather than a calendar year.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our results of operations and the percentage relationship to total revenues of such results:

Comparison of 2007 to 2006

Overview.We reported net income of $9.0 million in 2007 compared to a net loss of $5.0 million in 2006. The primary reason for the improvement resulted from changes in the composition of our revenues. The Hackett Group revenue increased 19% in 2007 compared to 2006, but was offset by a decrease in our Hackett Technology Solutions group revenue of 24%. However, gross margins grew 4% overall in 2007 compared to 2006 as The Hackett Group had gross margins of 46% while Hackett Technology Solutions had gross margins of 27%. Additionally, net income of $9.0 million in 2007 included a $2.6 million recovery from our former United Kingdom (UK) disbursement agent which is included in the loss (collections) from misappropriation, net. The loss (collections) from misappropriation, net in 2007 and 2006 related to funds earmarked for payroll taxes due to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue that were misappropriated by our former UK disbursement agent, all of which were collected from the disbursement agent in 2007.

Our net loss of $5.0 million in 2006 included restructuring costs of $6.3 million, non-cash stock compensation expense of $4.1 million and a loss (collections) from misappropriation, net of $341 thousand. The $6.3 million of restructuring costs in 2006 related to $2.8 million for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs, primarily as a result of the acquisition of REL Consultancy Group (“REL”) in November 2005, and $3.5 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities to account for higher estimated losses on the sublease of facilities as a result of lower than expected sublease rates and longer than expected time estimates to sublease facilities based on current market conditions.

Revenues.Revenues decreased 2% to $177.0 million in 2007 from $180.6 million in 2006. The following table summarizes gross revenue by group:

The Hackett Group revenues increased 19%, or $17.5 million, to $110.3 million in 2007 compared to $92.8 million in 2006. This growth was primarily attributable to a 17%, or $14.1 million, increase in our Benchmarking and Business Transformation group and a 28%, or $3.3 million, increase in our Executive Advisory Programs from 2006. The increase in The Hackett Group revenues was mostly a result of a change in our go-to-market strategy beginning in early 2007 in which we emphasize customer relationship optimization across all The Hackett Group offerings. Additionally, The Hackett Group realized strong growth in Europe with a 62% increase in revenues in 2007 compared to 2006.

The revenue increases in The Hackett Group were offset by revenue decreases in our Hackett Technology Solutions group of 24%, or $21.0 million, to $66.7 million in 2007 compared to $87.7 million in 2006. These decreases in revenues in Hackett Technology Solutions were primarily due to the de-emphasis of application staff augmentation work at the end of 2006 and lower revenues from our Oracle and Hyperion groups.

This change in revenue composition has resulted in a favorable impact to net income, as The Hackett Group revenues realized a 46% gross margin for the year ended December 28, 2007, compared to the Hackett Technology Solutions group which realized a 27% gross margin for the same period.

Reimbursements as a percentage of revenues were comparable at 10% during fiscal years 2007 and 2006. In fiscal years 2007 and 2006, no customer had revenues equal to or greater than 5% of total revenues.

Cost of Service.Cost of service primarily consists of salaries, benefits and incentive compensation for consultants and reimbursable expenses associated with projects. Cost of service before reimbursable expenses decreased 6% to $89.0 million in 2007 from $94.7 million in 2006. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in our Hackett Technology Solution’s group headcount as a result of our de-emphasis of application staff augmentation work at the end of 2006. Cost of service as a percentage of revenue was 61% in 2007 compared to 63% in 2006.

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 3% to $63.6 million in 2007 from $65.5 million in 2006, due to lower intangible asset amortization expense of $1.3 million as assets are reaching full amortization. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were comparable at 36% in 2007 and 2006.

Restructuring Costs.Restructuring costs were $6.3 million in 2006. The restructuring costs recorded in 2006 were comprised of $2.8 million relating to the 2005 restructuring for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs primarily as a result of the REL acquisition and $3.5 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities to account for higher estimated losses on the sublease of facilities as a result of lower than expected sublease rates and longer than expected time estimates to sublease facilities based on current market conditions. Included in the $2.8 million is a further reduction of occupied space in our technology focused facility in Philadelphia and related severance costs for a senior executive as the Company’s primary business model shifts to a proprietary best practice and intellectual capital and strategic advisory services firm. We did not record any restructuring costs in 2007.

Loss (Collections) From Misappropriation, net.The collections of $2.6 million from the misappropriation in 2007 and loss of $341 thousand from the misappropriation in 2006 related to funds that were misappropriated by our former UK disbursement agent. As described in the Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2006, on or about October 26, 2006, we learned of a misappropriation by our former disbursement agent which related to funds earmarked for payroll taxes due to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue. The disbursement agent had been utilized from early 2003 to January 2006.

The Company and its former disbursement agent agreed to settlement terms that resulted in an initial cash payment to the Company in January 2007 of $350 thousand and the final cash payment of $2.2 million in October 2007. The collections were accounted for as income in the period collected.

Loss on Marketable Investments.As of December 28, 2007 we had an investment in Bank of America’s Columbia Strategic Cash Portfolio (“Portfolio”). On December 10, 2007, we were notified by the financial institution that the Portfolio was closing and being liquidated and all redemptions would be suspended.

Based on the Portfolio information available to us, the market outlook and the expected timing of the remaining redemptions, we estimated the fair value of the remaining Portfolio shares to be $0.94 per share (par value representing $1.00) and as such, recorded a loss on the marketable investments of $450 thousand.

Income Taxes.In 2007, we recorded income tax expense of $278 thousand, which represented an effective tax rate of 3.0% of our income before income tax. In 2006, we recorded income tax expense of $913 thousand, which represented an effective tax rate of 22.2% of our loss before income taxes. These taxes are primarily attributable to federal and state taxes related to REL’s U.S. entity, which could not be offset against our federal net operating loss carryforward for the first six months of 2006. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires that a change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets be included in income tax expense or benefit for the current year. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We have approximately $65.1 million of U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards as of December 28, 2007, most of which will expire in 2022 if not utilized. A full valuation allowance has been provided for all net operating loss carryforwards. Additionally, at December 28, 2007, we had approximately $11.9 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards, of which $5.4 million related to operations in the UK. Most of the foreign net operating losses can be carried forward indefinitely.

Comparison of 2006 to 2005

Overview.We reported a net loss of $5.0 million in 2006 compared to net income of $0.6 million$604 thousand in 2005. Our net loss of $5.0 million in 2006 included restructuring costs of $6.3 million, non-cash stock compensation expense of $4.1 million, and $0.3 million$341 thousand of loss from the misappropriation. Non-cash compensation expense of approximately $1.0$1.1 million and $3.1 million is included in cost of service before reimbursable expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, in our consolidated statement of operations. Our net income of $0.6 million in 2005 included restructuring costs of $2.9 million, non-cash stock compensation expense of $3.4 million and $1.0 million of loss from misappropriation. In 2005, non-cash compensation expense of approximately $0.8 million and $2.6$3.0 million is included in cost of service before reimbursable expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, in our consolidated statement of operations. The restructuring costs in 2006 relate to $2.8 million for the consolidation of additional facilities and related existexit costs, primarily as a result of the acquisition of REL Consultancy Group (“REL”) in November 2005, and $3.5 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and

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consolidation of facilities. REL

Our net income of $604 thousand in 2005 included restructuring costs of $2.9 million, non-cash stock compensation expense of $3.4 million and $1.0 million of loss from misappropriation. In 2005, non-cash compensation expense of $850 thousand and $2.5 million is a privately held UK Company that provides working capital management advisory services primarilyincluded in Europecost of service before reimbursable expenses and the U.S.selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, in our consolidated statement of operations. The restructuring costs in 2005 related to $1.1 million for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs not included in previous restructuring charges and $1.8 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities. The non-cash compensation expense was primarily related to the issuance of restricted stock units to employees at a senior director level or above. The loss from misappropriation in 2006 and 2005 related to funds earmarked for payroll taxes due to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue that were misappropriated by our former United Kingdom (“UK”) disbursement agent.

Revenues.Revenues increased 11% to $180.6 million in 2006 from $163.3 million in 2005. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to revenue of approximately $20.1 million relating to REL, which was acquired on November 29, 2005, increased revenue from our membership advisory programExecutive Advisory Program group sales and related business transformation services and increased revenue from our Hyperion implementation practice. These impacts were partially offset by a decline in ERP and custom business intelligence revenues due to our continued de-emphasis of application staff augmentation work and increased price competition from offshore suppliers.

Reimbursements as a percentage of revenues were comparable at 10% during fiscal years 2006 and 2005. In fiscal year 2006, no customer had revenues equal to or greater than 5% of total revenues. In fiscal year 2005, one customer had revenues equal to 5% of total revenues. Our contracts can be cancelled for convenience by the customer upon 30 days’ notice. The cancellation or significant reduction in the use of services from key customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. As is customary with most of our significant relationships, we may be able to continue with new and follow-on projects as these initiatives progress into subsequent phases. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to renew these contracts. The cancellation or significant reduction in the use of services from these key customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Cost of Service.Cost of service primarily consists of salaries, benefits and incentive compensation for consultants and reimbursable expenses associated with projects. Cost of service before reimbursable expenses increased 12% to $93.1$94.7 million in 2006 from $83.4$84.9 million in 2005. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the average number of billable consultants as a result of the REL acquisition in November 2005, offset by a reduction in headcount in the Business ApplicationsHackett Technology Solutions group. Cost of service as a percentage of revenue was comparable at 63% and 62% in 2006 comparable to 61% in 2005.and 2005, respectively.

Selling, General and Administrative.Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 12% to $67.1$65.5 million in 2006 from $59.8$58.3 million in 2005. The overall increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to the acquisition of REL in November 2005. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were comparable at 37%36% in 2006 and 2005.

Restructuring Costs.Restructuring costs were $6.3 million and $2.9 million in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The restructuring costs recorded in 2006 were comprised of $2.8 million relating to the 2005 restructuring for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs primarily as a result of the REL acquisition and $3.5 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities to account for higher estimated losses on the sublease of facilities as a result of lower than expected sublease rates and longer than expected time estimates to sublease facilities based on current market conditions. Included in the $2.8 million is a further reduction of occupied space in our technology focused facility in Philadelphia and related severance costs for a senior executive as the Company’s primary business model shifts to a proprietary best practice and intellectual capital and strategic advisory services firm.

The $2.9 million of restructuring costs in 2005 is related to $1.1 million for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs not included in previously established reserves and $1.8 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities, of which $1.1 million is specifically related to the increase of previously established reserves in order to reflect the negotiated buyout of our New York City lease obligation. As a result of the buyout, we were fully released from $20.0 million of future lease obligations and we assigned two subleases to the lessor, wrote-off a $1.4 million receivable from the lessor, and paid $3.1 million in cash to the lessor. The remaining $700 thousand related to increases in reserves to account for higher estimated losses on the sublease of facilities as a result of lower than expected sublease rates and longer than expected time estimates to sublease facilities based on current market conditions.

Loss (Collections) From Misappropriation.Misappropriation, net.The loss from misappropriation of $0.3 million$341 thousand in 2006 and $1.0 million in 2005 relatesrelated to funds that were misappropriated by our former UK disbursement agent. As described in the Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2006, on or about October 26, 2006, the Company learned of a misappropriation by our former UK disbursement agent which relates to funds earmarked for payroll taxes due to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue. The disbursement agent had been utilized from early 2003 to January 2006 to make payroll, payroll tax and vendor disbursements for our UK operations.2006.

The Company and its former disbursement agent have agreed to settlement terms that, if satisfied, would include the full repayment of the misappropriation. In connection with the settlement, the agent made an initial cash payment to the Company in January 2007 of $0.4 million and has agreed to make additional payments to the Company on or before August 31, 2007 that, when

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taken together with the initial payment, approximate $2.5 million (at current foreign currency exchange rates). If the payments are not received by this date, the Company can foreclose certain assets pledged by the agent. The agent has guaranteed to pay any amount by which the initial payment, additional cash payments and the net proceeds from the sale of the pledged assets fall below approximately $2.5 million (at current foreign currency exchange rates). This shortfall amount would be repaid in annual installments of not less than approximately $0.1 million per year (at current foreign currency exchange rates) beginning in 2007, together with interest thereon accruing from January 1, 2008. The Company cannot predict whether the former disbursement agent will satisfy the terms of the settlement agreement. Due to this uncertainty, any amounts recovered as a result of the Company’s claim have been and will be accounted for as income in the period collected.

Income Taxes.In 2006, we recorded income tax expense of $0.9 million,$913 thousand, which represented an effective tax rate of 22.2% of our loss before income taxes. These taxes are primarily attributable to federal and state taxes related to REL’s U.S. entity, which could not be offset against our federal net operating loss carryforward for the fistfirst six months of 2006. In 2005, we recorded an income tax benefit of $6 thousand, which represented an effective tax rate of 1.0% of our income before income taxes. The 2005 tax benefit was comprised of a $0.2 million tax benefit related primarily to REL post acquisition losses in the U.S., partially offset by $0.2 million of income tax expense for certain state and foreign taxes related to non REL entities. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires that a change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets be included in income tax expense or benefit for the current year. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We havehad approximately $69.9 million of U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards as of December 29, 2006. A full valuation allowance has been provided for all net operating loss carryforwards.

Comparison of 2005 to 2004

Overview.We reported net income of $0.6 million in 2005 compared to a net loss of $0.7 million in 2004. Our $0.6 million of net income during 2005 included restructuring costs of $2.9 million, non-cash stock compensation expense of $3.4 million, and $1.0 million of loss from misappropriation. Non-cash compensation expense of approximately $0.8 million and $2.6 million is included in cost of service before reimbursable expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, in our consolidated statement of operations. Our $0.7 million net loss during 2004 included restructuring costs of $3.7 million, non-cash stock compensation expense of $2.3 million, and $0.6 million of loss from misappropriation. Non-cash compensation expense of approximately $0.8 million and $1.5 million is included in cost of service before reimbursable expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, in our consolidated statement of operations. The restructuring costs in 2005 related to $1.1 million for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs not included in previous restructuring charges and $1.8 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities. The restructuring costs in 2004 related to increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities. The non-cash compensation expense was primarily related to the issuance of restricted stock units to employees at a senior director level or above. The loss from misappropriation in 2005 and 2004 related to funds earmarked for payroll taxes due to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue that were misappropriated by our former UK disbursement agent.

Revenues.Revenues increased 14% to $163.3 million in 2005 from $143.5 million in 2004. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased revenue from benchmarking and membership advisory program sales and related business transformation services and increased revenue from our Hyperion implementation practice. Additionally, the acquisition of REL contributed to the increase in revenues for 2005. REL revenues for 2005 amounted to $2.5 million. These impacts were partially offset by a decline in ERP and custom business intelligence revenues due to increased price competition from offshore suppliers. Reimbursements as a percentage of revenues were comparable at 10% during fiscal years 2005 and 2004. In fiscal year 2005, one customer had revenues equal to or greater than 5% of total revenues, accounting for 5% of total revenues. In fiscal year 2004, one customer had revenues greater than 5% of total revenues, accounting for 7% of total revenues. Our contracts can be cancelled for convenience by the customer upon 30 days’ notice. The cancellation or significant reduction in the use of services from key customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. As is customary with most of our significant relationships, we may be able to continue with new and follow-on projects as these initiatives progress into subsequent phases. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to renew these contracts. The cancellation or significant reduction in the use of services from these key customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Cost of Service.Cost of service primarily consists of salaries, benefits and incentive compensation for consultants and reimbursable expenses associated with projects. Cost of service before reimbursable expenses increased 9% to $83.4 million in 2005 from $76.6 million in 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the average number of consultants in order to balance workforce capacity with market demand for services. Average consultant headcount excluding REL was 584 in 2005 and 557 in 2004. In addition, we had a slightly higher average cost per consultant in 2005 and the acquisition of REL added approximately 100 consultants during the month of December 2005.

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Cost of service as a percentage of revenues, excluding the impact of REL in 2005, decreased to 61% in 2005 from 63% in 2004. The decrease was primarily the result of higher revenue per consultant during 2005 due to an increase in the average gross billing rate per hour to $190 in 2005 from $178 in 2004, which was partially offset by a slightly higher cost per consultant. The rate increase is a result of our continuing shift in mix to higher rate benchmarking and membership advisory programs and related transformation advisory services including the launch of the new fixed priced transformation advisory programs in March 2005 sold under the Hackett brand.

Selling, General and Administrative.Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 20% to $59.8 million in 2005 from $50.0 million in 2004. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 37% in 2005 and 35% in 2004. The overall increases in selling, general and administrative expenses were primarily attributable to increased sales personnel and related commissions to accommodate the growth in our benchmarking, membership advisory programs, transformation advisory and Hyperion implementation services.

Restructuring Costs.Restructuring costs were $2.9 million and $3.7 million in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The $2.9 million of restructuring costs in 2005 related to $1.1 million for the consolidation of additional facilities and related exit costs not included in previously established reserves and $1.8 million for increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities of which $1.1 million specifically related to increase previously established reserves in order to reflect the negotiated buyout of our New York City lease obligation. As a result of the buyout, we were fully released from $20.0 million of future lease obligations and we assigned two subleases to the lessor, wrote-off a $1.4 million receivable from the lessor, and paid $3.1 million in cash to the lessor. The remaining $0.7 million related to increases in reserves to account for higher estimated losses on the sublease of facilities as a result of lower than expected sublease rates and longer than expected time estimates to sublease facilities based on current market conditions. The $3.7 million of restructuring costs in 2004 related to increases in previously established reserves in 2002 and 2001 for the closure and consolidation of facilities. Existing reserves were increased to account for higher estimated losses on the sublease of facilities as a result of lower than expected sublease rates and longer than expected time estimates to sublease facilities based on current market conditions. Also in 2004, the restructuring accrual was reduced by $0.4 million relating to the final settlement of a lease obligation which was recorded as income from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations in 2004.

Loss From Misappropriation.The loss from misappropriation of $1.0 million in 2005 and $0.6 million in 2004 relates to funds that were misappropriated by our former UK disbursement agent. As described in the Form 8-K filed on November 1, 2006, on or about October 26, 2006, the Company learned of a misappropriation by our former UK disbursement agent which relates to funds earmarked for payroll taxes due to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue. The disbursement agent had been utilized from early 2003 to January 2006 to make payroll, payroll tax and vendor disbursements for our UK operations.

The Company and the former disbursement agent have agreed to settlement terms that, if satisfied, would include the full repayment of the misappropriation. In connection with the settlement, the agent made an initial cash payment to the Company in January 2007 of $0.4 million and has agreed to make additional payments to the Company on or before August 31, 2007 that, when taken together with the initial payment, approximate $2.5 million (at current foreign currency exchange rates). If the payments are not received by this date, the Company can foreclose certain assets pledged by the agent. The agent has guaranteed to pay any amount by which the initial payment, additional cash payments and the net proceeds from the sale of the pledged assets fall below approximately $2.5 million (at current foreign currency exchange rates). This shortfall amount would be repaid in annual installments of not less than approximately $0.1 million per year (at current foreign currency exchange rates) beginning in 2007, together with interest thereon accruing from January 1, 2008. The Company cannot predict whether the former disbursement agent will satisfy the terms of the settlement agreement. Due to this uncertainty, any amounts recovered as a result of the Company’s claim have been and will be accounted for as income in the period collected.

Income Taxes.In 2005, we recorded an income tax benefit of $6 thousand which represented an effective tax rate of 1.0% of our income before income taxes and income from discontinued operations. The 2005 tax benefit was comprised of a $0.2 million tax benefit related primarily to REL post acquisition losses in the U.S. partially offset by $0.2 million of income tax expense for certain state and foreign taxes related to non REL entities. In 2004, we recorded an income tax expense of $0.3 million which represented an effective tax rate of 41.2% of our loss before income taxes and income from discontinued operations, for certain state and foreign taxes. The estimated annual effective tax rates include an income tax benefit attributable to a decrease in the valuation allowance as a result of the expected utilization of tax net operating loss carryforwards in 2005 and 2004. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires that a change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets be included in income tax expense or benefit for the current year. The liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes requires a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We have approximately $76.0 million of U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards as of December 30, 2005. The loss from misappropriation increased the UK’s net operating loss carryforward by $1.9 million as of December 30, 2005. A full valuation allowance has been provided for all net operating loss carryforwards.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have funded our operations primarily with cash flows generated from operations and the proceeds from our initial public offering. At December 29, 2006,28, 2007, we had $19.6$20.1 million of cash and cash equivalents compared to $18.1 million at December 30, 2005. We had $0.6$8.8 million at December 29, 20062006. We had $600 thousand at December 28, 2007 and December 30, 2005,29, 2006, on deposit with a financial institution as collateral for letters of credit and have classified this deposit as restricted cash on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we had $3.7 million atAt December 30, 2005 on deposit with a financial institution as collateral for an Employee Benefit Trust loan acquired as part of REL28, 2007 and have classified this deposit as restricted cash on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. This loan was repaid in March 2006. At December 29, 2006, the Company did not have any marketable investments. At December 30, 2005, we had $7.0 million and $10.8 million, respectively, in Bank of America’s Columbia Strategic Cash Portfolio (“Portfolio”) which was reclassified to marketable investments in the current and prior periods from cash and cash equivalents due to the liquidation of $9.9 million.the Portfolio and suspension of all redemptions (see Note 4 in the consolidated financial statements for further detail).

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity (in thousands):

Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.7$21.6 million in 20062007 compared to $5.7$6.8 million for 2005.in 2006. During 2007, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to net income of $9.0 million, including $2.6 million recovery from the misappropriation and a decrease of $6.2 million in accounts receivable and unbilled revenue resulting in a decrease in Days Sales Outstanding of 25 days to 60 days at December 28, 2007 as compared to December 29, 2006. During 2006, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease of $5.7 million in accounts receivable and unbilled revenue and a decrease of $2.1 million in prepaid expenses and other assets, partially offset by a decrease of $5.1 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Net cash used in investing activities was $616 thousand in 2007 compared to $5.5 million in accrued expenses.2006. During 2005, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to net income of $0.6 million, $9.1 million of non-cash expenses and increases in accounts payable of $1.0 million, and accrued expenses and other liabilities of $2.7 million, primarily attributable to the REL acquisition, partially offset by a $7.6 million increase in accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, primarily attributable to the REL acquisition. Non-cash expenses included depreciation and amortization, non-cash compensation expense, provision for doubtful accounts and the write-off of leasehold improvements.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.0 million, compared to2007, net cash used in investing activities was primarily attributable to $2.6 million of $22.6 millionpurchases related to computer software and equipment and the build-out of new office space in 2005.the UK and the final payment of our purchase price on the REL acquisition of $1.3 million. These uses of cash were mostly offset by net redemptions of marketable investments of $3.3 million. During 2006, net cash provided byused in investing activities was primarily attributable to $10.0$3.4 million of proceeds from the sales, calls and maturitiesnet redemption of marketable investments and a $3.7 million decrease in restricted cash, partially offset by $2.1 million of purchases of property and equipment and $10.5 million in cash used in the acquisition of businesses. The uses of cash for investing activities in 2005 were primarily attributable to $23.3 million used in the acquisition of businesses, purchases of $27.9 million of marketable investments and $1.8 million for purchases of property and equipment, partially offset by $27.9 million of proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of marketable investments and $2.4 million of proceeds from a decrease in restricted cash.

Net cash used in financing activities was $9.7 million in 2007 compared to $6.3 million in 2006 compared2006. During 2007, the cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to $3.9the repurchase of 2.7 million during 2005.shares of our common stock for $10.1 million, partially offset by $379 thousand from the sale of stock as a result of exercises of stock options and the sale of stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. During 2006, the cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to the repayment of the $3.7 million Employee Benefit Trust loan acquired as part of the acquisition of REL, $1.7 million for the repurchase of our common stock, $1.0 million for the repayment of bank overdrafts, and $0.7 million$733 thousand for payment of employee withholding tax related to vesting of restricted stock units,units. These uses were partially offset by $1.0 million from the sale of stock as a result of exercises of stock options and the sale of stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. During 2005 cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to $3.9 million for the repurchase of our common stock and $1.4 million for payment of employee withholding tax related to vesting of restricted stock units, partially offset by proceeds of $1.7 million$907 thousand from the sale of stock as a result of exercises of stock options and the sale of stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

On July 30, 2002, we announced that our Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $5.0 million of our common stock. In 2003, 2004, 2005 and the second quarter of 2005,2007, our Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional aggregate $25.0$35.0 million of our common stock, thereby increasing the total program size to $30.0$40.0 million. Under the repurchase plan, we may buy back shares of our outstanding stock from time to time either on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions and trading restrictions. As of December 29, 2006,28, 2007, we had repurchased 7,157,6559,882,781 shares of our common stock at an average price of $3.33$3.43 per share. We hold repurchased shares of our common stock as treasury stock.stock on our consolidated balance sheet. Subsequent to December 28, 2007, our Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $5.0 million of our common stock, thereby increasing the total approval for repurchase to $45.0 million.

In November 2005, the Companywe purchased REL and under the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement, the stockholders of REL received aggregate cash of $21.3 million upon closing. During 2006, approximately $6.9 million of deferred consideration was paid. In 2007, $1.3 million was paid to the stockholders for final payment of the purchase price. The excess of the purchase price of the acquisition over the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired has been recorded as $5.3 million of intangible assets and $25.8 million of goodwill. The intangible assets are being amortized over periods ranging from 6 months to 5 years.

In May 2004, the Companywe purchased the U.S. and India operations of EZCommerce Global Solutions, Inc., a business specializing in the dual-shore implementation of primarily SAP and, to a lesser extent, Oracle software. The purchase price for this acquisition was $9.0 million in cash, which included $3.0 million of deferred payments payable in equal installments on the first and second anniversary of the purchase. The first installment of the deferred payments was paid in 2005.

In July 2003, we purchased the assets of Beacon Analytics, Inc., a business performance management consulting company focusing on the implementation of Hyperion software. The purchase price for this acquisition was $4.0 million in cash and

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approximately $2.5 million of contingent consideration due over the next three years if certain earnings goals are achieved. In 2006 we paid $1.5 million and in both 2005 and 2004, we paid $1.1 million of earned contingent consideration, which totaled $3.7 million in the aggregate.

We currently believe that available funds and cash flows generated by operations, if any, will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditures requirements for at least the next twelve months. We may decide to raise additional funds in order to fund expansion, to develop new or enhanced products and services, to respond to competitive pressures or to acquire complementary businesses or technologies. There is no assurance, however, that additional financing will be available when needed or desired.

There were no material capital commitments at December 29, 2006.28, 2007. The following summarizes our lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases for premises having a remaining term in excess of one year at December 29, 200628, 2007 (in thousands):

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We havehad no off-balance sheet arrangements at December 29, 2006.28, 2007.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In FebruaryDecember 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued StatementSFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations. This standard establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. This standard also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assetsthe nature and Financial Liabilities. The standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.effects of the business combination. This standard is effective for ourfinancial statements issued for fiscal yearyears beginning after December 29, 2007.15, 2008. We do not expect that the implementation of this statement will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. This standard improves the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements. Under the new standard, noncontrolling interests are to be treated as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, not as a liability or other item outside of stockholders’ equity. This standard also requires that increases and decreases in the noncontrolling ownership be accounted for as equity transactions. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We do not expect that the implementation of this statement will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain

other items at fair value. This standard is effective for our fiscal year beginning December 29, 2007 and do not expect that the implementation will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements. This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard is effective for our fiscal year beginning December 30, 2006.29, 2007; however, the FASB has deferred the implementation of the provisions of SFAS No. 157 relating to nonfinancial assets and liabilities until January 1, 2009. We do not expect that the implementation of this statement will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109 by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. This standard is effective for our fiscal year beginning December 30, 2006. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of FIN No. 48 will have on our financial statements.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

At December 29, 2006,28, 2007, our exposure to market risk related primarily to changes in interest rates on our investment portfolio. Our marketable investments consist primarily of short-term fixed interestand foreign currency exchange rate securities. risks.

Interest Rate Risk

We invest only with high credit quality issuers and we do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. At December 28, 2007, we had $7.0 million in Bank of America’s Columbia Strategic Cash Portfolio (“Portfolio”) which was closed to redemptions and to new investors effective December 7, 2007, and is currently under liquidation. We do not believe that a significant increase or decreasehave recorded the Portfolio at fair market value in interest rates would have a material impactthe accompanying consolidated balance sheets which includes an estimated realized loss of $450 thousand in 2007. Based on the market outlook and information relating to the Portfolio there may be further declines in the fair value of the Portfolio. To the extent we determine there is a further decline in fair value, we will recognize additional losses in future periods up to the aggregate amount of our investment portfolio.(see Note 4 in the consolidated financial statements for further detail).

Exchange Rate Sensitivity

We face exposure to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates, as a significant portion of our revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar,Dollar, primarily the British poundPound and the euro.Euro. These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve. Currently, we do not hold any derivatives contracts that hedge our foreign currency risk, but we may adopt such strategies in the future.

For a discussion of the risks we face as a result of foreign currency fluctuations, please see “Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in Part I.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

ANSWERTHINK,THE HACKETT GROUP, INC.

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE

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Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm

Board of Directors and Shareholders

Answerthink,The Hackett Group, Inc.

Miami, Florida

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Hackett Group, Inc. (formerly Answerthink, Inc., prior to January 1, 2008) as of December 29, 200628, 2007 and December 30, 200529, 2006 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years then ended. Wein the period ended December 28, 2007. In connection with our audits of the financial statements, we have also audited the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial statement schedule are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial statement schedule, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial statement schedule. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Answerthink, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 29, 2006 and December 30, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule for 2006 and 2005 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2006 the Company changed its method of accounting for share-based compensation.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Answerthink, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2006, based on criteria established in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated March 13, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP

Miami, Florida

March 13, 2007

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Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

of Answerthink, Inc.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, of shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income and of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004 present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations of Answerthink, Inc. and its subsidiaries and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule for the year ended December 31, 2004 listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audit. audits.

We conducted our audit of these statementsaudits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, andas well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements and schedule. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Hackett Group, Inc. at December 28, 2007 and December 29, 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 28, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in the year ended December 29, 2006, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for share-based compensation. As discussed in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, in the year ended December 28, 2007, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for uncertainty in income taxes.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), The Hackett Group, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 28, 2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control – Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated March 10, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopersBDO Seidman, LLP

Miami, Florida

March 14, 2005, except for the effect of the restatement described in Note 1 included in the 2005 Form 10-K/A (not separately presented herein), as to which the date is February 15, 2007

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ANSWERTHINK, INC.

THE HACKETT GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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ANSWERTHINK, INC.

THE HACKETT GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)