GlobeNewswire Inc | Apr 27, 2021 07:45AM EDT

April 27, 2021

NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cowen Inc. (NASDAQ:COWN) (Cowen or the Company) today announced that Brian Holland has joined the Companys equity research team to cover sustainable food & healthy living, a new sector vertical at Cowen anchored in food innovation, sustainable agriculture technology and other emerging products and business models focused on health and wellness. He will report to Robert Fagin, Cowens Head of Research.

With todays investors and consumers more focused on making healthier, sustainable choices and putting greater importance on ESG factors, we are especially excited to have Brian joining our team with his domain expertise and deep network of relationships in better-for-you food, health and wellness, said Mr. Fagin. His addition marks another milestone in Cowens commitment to sustainability and long-standing focus on disruptive industries, positioning us as leaders in the global transition toward more sustainable investments.

Cowens acclaimed research department has 55 senior analysts covering over 800 securities across multiple sectors, including consumer, energy, sustainability and energy transition, health care, technology, media & telecom, capital goods & industrials, and Washington policy.

Prior to joining Cowen, Mr. Holland spent over ten years in food and beverage research, most recently as a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst for food products at D.A. Davidson & Co. He also held positions at Consumer Edge Research and Janney Capital Markets. Mr. Holland received a B.S. in Finance from Rutgers University.

AboutCowen Inc.Cowen Inc.(Cowen or the Company) is a diversified financial services firm offering investment banking services, equity and credit research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing, commission management services and actively managed alternative investment products. Cowen focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to our clients in order to help them outperform. Founded in 1918, the Company is headquartered inNew Yorkand has offices worldwide. Learn more atCowen.com.

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