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Water Tower Research is a leading equity research firm that provides research on micro, small and mid cap companies.

Water Tower Research was founded by Wall Street veterans after witnessing a fundamental shift in the investment research industry with the result being a declining knowledge base among investors, a lack of awareness and a shrinking pool of fundamental research being conducted on companies across the small-cap and micro-cap spectrum. The same issues are now increasingly occurring in the mid-cap space. This sea change within the investment community is impacting not only the companies themselves but also current shareholders and potential investors. With significantly less active sell-side sponsorship by Wall Street, a substantial information gap has developed between companies and various constituents in the financial community. The net result is fewer channels for insight and information to flow between companies and investors.

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<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index was down 0.3% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 0.5%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 0.6%), and the Nasdaq Index (up 0.3%).</li><li>Energy Technology (13.0% of the index) was up 0.3%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (45.7% of the index) was down 0.2%, ClimateTech Mining was down 0.5%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (22.0% of the index) was down 0.6%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers: VVPR, LITM, LAZR, AEVA, FHYD, EGT, WUC, NIU, SOL, AZRE</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was down 0.3% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 0.5%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 0.6%), and the Nasdaq Index (up 0.3%).Energy Technology (13.0% of the index) was up 0.3%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (45.7% of the index) was down 0.2%, ClimateTech Mining was down 0.5%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (22.0% of the index) was down 0.6%.Top 10 Performers: VVPR, LITM, LAZR, AEVA, FHYD, EGT, WUC, NIU, SOL, AZRE

Sustainable Investing Surveyor: Focus on Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE)

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<li>WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended June 9, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 9.7% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 0.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 1.9%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (up 0.1%).</li>
<li>Advanced Transportation Solutions (73.6% of the index) drove the index’s performance, rising 12.8%, while Energy Technology (6.8% of the index) was up 2.1% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was up 2.5%.</li>
<li>Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 25.0x versus 20.0x for the S&amp;P 500.</li>
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WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended June 9, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 9.7% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 0.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 1.9%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (up 0.1%).
Advanced Transportation Solutions (73.6% of the index) drove the index’s performance, rising 12.8%, while Energy Technology (6.8% of the index) was up 2.1% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was up 2.5%.
Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 25.0x versus 20.0x for the S&amp;P 500.


Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor : Week Ended June 9, 2023

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<li>WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended May 19, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 4.4% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 1.6%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 1.9%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (up 3.0%).</li>
<li>Advanced Transportation Solutions (69.0% of the index) drove the index’s outperformance, rising 6.2%, while Energy Technology (7.9% of the index) was up 0.1% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was up 0.9%.</li>
<li>Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 25.9x versus 19.5x for the S&amp;P 500.</li>
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WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended May 19, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 4.4% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 1.6%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 1.9%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (up 3.0%).
Advanced Transportation Solutions (69.0% of the index) drove the index’s outperformance, rising 6.2%, while Energy Technology (7.9% of the index) was up 0.1% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was up 0.9%.
Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 25.9x versus 19.5x for the S&amp;P 500.


Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor : Week Ended May 19, 2023

<ul><li>WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended March 17, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, rising 1.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 1.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.6%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (up 4.4%).</li><li>Advanced Transportation Solutions (69.3% of the index) drove the index performance, rising 3.3%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (22.8% of the index) was down 2.0% and Energy Technology was down 5.8%.</li><li>Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 23.6x versus 17.6x for the S&amp;P 500.</li></ul>

WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended March 17, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, rising 1.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 1.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.6%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (up 4.4%).Advanced Transportation Solutions (69.3% of the index) drove the index performance, rising 3.3%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (22.8% of the index) was down 2.0% and Energy Technology was down 5.8%.Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 23.6x versus 17.6x for the S&amp;P 500.

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor: Week Ended March 17, 2023

<ul><li>WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended February 10, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 0.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 1.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 3.4%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (down 2.4%). Advanced Transportation Solutions (70% of the index) drove the outperformance, rising 1.7% , while Energy Technology (9% of index) was down 5.0% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was down 2.2%.</li><li>Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 24.5x versus 18.4x for the S&amp;P 500.</li><li>Consensus estimates changes: During the week ended February 10, 2023, there were five increases (three in Energy Technology and two in Industrial Climate and Ag Technology) 2022 revenue estimates. There were decreases in 2022 revenue estimates for two companies each in Advanced Transportation Solutions and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology.</li></ul>

WTR Sustainable Index: During the week ended February 10, 2023, the WTR Sustainable Index outperformed the broader market, rising 0.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 1.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 3.4%), and the Nasdaq Composite Index (down 2.4%). Advanced Transportation Solutions (70% of the index) drove the outperformance, rising 1.7% , while Energy Technology (9% of index) was down 5.0% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was down 2.2%.Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 24.5x versus 18.4x for the S&amp;P 500.Consensus estimates changes: During the week ended February 10, 2023, there were five increases (three in Energy Technology and two in Industrial Climate and Ag Technology) 2022 revenue estimates. There were decreases in 2022 revenue estimates for two companies each in Advanced Transportation Solutions and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology.

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor: Week Ended February 10, 2023

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Niu Technologies designs, manufactures, and distributes e-mobility solutions. The Company offers smart electric two-wheeled vehicles. Niu Technologies markets its products worldwide.

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Niu Technologies (NIU US)

Sustainable Investing Surveyor: Focus on Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE)

The WTR Sustainable Index was down 0.3% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (up 0.5%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 0.6%), and the Nasdaq Index (up 0.3%).

Water Tower Research

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor : Week Ended June 9, 2023

Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 25.0x versus 20.0x for the S&P 500.

Water Tower Research

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor : Week Ended May 19, 2023

Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 25.9x versus 19.5x for the S&P 500.

Water Tower Research

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor: Week Ended March 17, 2023

Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 23.6x versus 17.6x for the S&P 500.

Water Tower Research

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor: Week Ended February 10, 2023

Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 24.5x versus 18.4x for the S&P 500.

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