GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 2, 2021 07:45AM EDT

September 02, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cowen Inc. (NASDAQ:COWN) (Cowen or the Company) today announced that John Patrick Miller has joined Cowen Researchs Washington Research Group (WRG) to cover ESG and sustainability policy. He will be based in Washington, D.C. and will report to Robert Fagin, Cowens Director of Research.

We are excited to expand our renowned Washington Research Group to include coverage of ESG and sustainability, an area of increasing focus for institutional investors and corporations alike. Johns hire speaks to Cowens company-wide commitment to ESG and sustainability. His extraordinary experience and perspective will be valuable in our continued commitment to these issues. We are thrilled to have him on board, said Mr. Fagin.

Cowens research department consists of 56 senior analysts (including seven analysts in its Washington Research Group) and covers over 875 securities across a range of industries. WRG has consistently ranked as one of the leading providers of policy analysis to institutional investors by third-party polls.

AboutCowens ESG and Sustainability Research

-- In March, Cowen became the first major Wall Street firm to place company-specific ESG Scores on the cover of its research reports. More information about this initiative may be found at https://www.cowen.com/about/esg-scores/. -- Cowen Research analysts cover a full spectrum of ESG & sustainability stocks, including alternative energy (such as solar and wind), battery technology, biofuels and renewable fuels, electric vehicles and mobility technology, electric vehicle charging, industrial gases and equipment, lithium and rare earth materials, smart grid, sustainable food and farming, and Washington policy. -- Through the Ahead Of The Curve Series, Cowens flagship research offering, Cowen analysts have authored numerous reports that focus on ESG and sustainability, including the Future of Mobility Primer, Sustainable Energy & Industrial Technology Primer, and a landmark, seven-report series on energy transition. -- Cowen hosts numerous sector events that serve as the center of discussion between investors and innovative companies, including its Mobility Disruption conference, Industrial Technology, Robotics & Sustainability conference, and its annual Energy Conference. Cowen is also hosting an ongoing conference call series focused on energy transition.

AboutJohn MillerPrior to joining Cowen, Mr. Miller was a vice president and senior ESG research analyst at Calvert Research and Management, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he developed and built a quantitative, company-level ESG risk/reward assessment framework targeted towards the global energy and utility sectors. He also worked on securities selection for the firms thematic energy (Calvert Energy Solutions) and water (Calvert Global Water) funds. Before joining Calvert, Mr. Miller worked at the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), most recently as branch chief in the Office of Enforcement, Division of Analytics and Surveillance. Earlier, he served as Technical and Policy Advisor to one of the FERC commissioners, and as an energy analyst in FERCs Office of Enforcement.

Mr. Miller holds a B.A. in economic history and political science from The George Washington University, and a Masters in global history from The London School of Economics and Political Science, where he focused on developmental economics. John also holds the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting certification, which is granted by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

AboutCowen Inc.Cowen Inc.(Cowen or the Company) is a diversified financial services firm that operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. The Companys broker dealer division offers investment banking services, equity and credit research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing and commission management services.Cowens investment management segment offers actively managed alternative investment products.Cowen Inc. focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to our clients in order to help them outperform.Founded in 1918, the firm is headquartered inNew Yorkand has offices worldwide. Learn more atCowen.com.

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