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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 up 3.6% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 4.7%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 8.6%) and the Nasdaq Index (down 3.7%).</li><li>Energy Technology (13.8% of the index) was down 0.3%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (48.0% of the index) was up 5.3%, ClimateTech Mining was down 3%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (20.8% of index) was up 3.2%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers: EXROF, FREY, GWTI-US, ZEV, BE, PSIX, NEOV, LICY, SMR-US</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 3.6% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 4.7%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 8.6%) and the Nasdaq Index (down 3.7%).Energy Technology (13.8% of the index) was down 0.3%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (48.0% of the index) was up 5.3%, ClimateTech Mining was down 3%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (20.8% of index) was up 3.2%.Top 10 Performers: EXROF, FREY, GWTI-US, ZEV, BE, PSIX, NEOV, LICY, SMR-US

Sustainable Investing Surveyor - November 11, 2024

<ul><li>WTR-CMI this week. In a tough week for the market, the WTR- CMI Index of 30 specialty chemicals and materials technology stocks dipped 0.6%, while the large-cap heavy S&amp;P 500 declined 1.4%, with the Russell 2000 inching up 0.1%.</li><li>Strong rebounds in NGVT, ECVT, LAC, PLL, and AXTA nearly offset sharp declines in EAF, CMP, and HXL. YTD, our index is slightly outperforming the Russell 2000, increasing 10.4% versus the broader index’s 9.0% improvement, although both trail the S&amp;P 500’s 20.1% increase.</li><li>On a Y/Y basis, the WTR-CMI Index has narrowed the performance gap with the S&amp;P 500, improving 32.9% versus the large-cap index’s 35.2% appreciation, with the Russell 2000 bringing up the rear with a 32.4% rebound.</li></ul>

WTR-CMI this week. In a tough week for the market, the WTR- CMI Index of 30 specialty chemicals and materials technology stocks dipped 0.6%, while the large-cap heavy S&amp;P 500 declined 1.4%, with the Russell 2000 inching up 0.1%.Strong rebounds in NGVT, ECVT, LAC, PLL, and AXTA nearly offset sharp declines in EAF, CMP, and HXL. YTD, our index is slightly outperforming the Russell 2000, increasing 10.4% versus the broader index’s 9.0% improvement, although both trail the S&amp;P 500’s 20.1% increase.On a Y/Y basis, the WTR-CMI Index has narrowed the performance gap with the S&amp;P 500, improving 32.9% versus the large-cap index’s 35.2% appreciation, with the Russell 2000 bringing up the rear with a 32.4% rebound.

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<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index was up 2.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 1.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 2.1%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 1.4%).</li><li>Energy Technology (13.5% of the index) was up 0.7%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (47.4% of the index) was up 2.2%, ClimateTech Mining was up 2.1%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (20.0% of index) was up 3.6%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers: REE, NGPHF, LICY, SUNW, MVST, FTCI, ENG, GCEH, ORGN, IPWR</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 2.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 1.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 2.1%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 1.4%).Energy Technology (13.5% of the index) was up 0.7%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (47.4% of the index) was up 2.2%, ClimateTech Mining was up 2.1%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (20.0% of index) was up 3.6%.Top 10 Performers: REE, NGPHF, LICY, SUNW, MVST, FTCI, ENG, GCEH, ORGN, IPWR

Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)

<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index was up 4.9% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 4.0%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 4.4%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 5.9%).</li><li>Energy Technology (13.7% of the index) was up 6.0%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (47.4% of the index) was up 6.5%, ClimateTech Mining was up 3.5%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (19.7% of index) was up 1.6%.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Top 10 Performers: GP, FTCI, GCEH, GEVO, SPI, SUNW, INVZ, SMR, GRB, GTEC</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 4.9% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 4.0%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 4.4%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 5.9%).Energy Technology (13.7% of the index) was up 6.0%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (47.4% of the index) was up 6.5%, ClimateTech Mining was up 3.5%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (19.7% of index) was up 1.6%.Top 10 Performers: GP, FTCI, GCEH, GEVO, SPI, SUNW, INVZ, SMR, GRB, GTEC

Sustainable Investing Surveyor Focus on LSB Industries, Inc.

<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index was up 3.0% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 3.9%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 2.9%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 5.4%).</li><li>Energy Technology (13.8% of the index) was up 3.8%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (46.2% of the index) was up 2.9%, ClimateTech Mining was up 2.7%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (20.1% of index) was up 2.7%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers: ZEV, ORGN, GIGA, GTEC, PSIX, GEVO, GCEI, COMM, ASPN, FF</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 3.0% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (up 3.9%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 2.9%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 5.4%).Energy Technology (13.8% of the index) was up 3.8%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (46.2% of the index) was up 2.9%, ClimateTech Mining was up 2.7%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (20.1% of index) was up 2.7%.Top 10 Performers: ZEV, ORGN, GIGA, GTEC, PSIX, GEVO, GCEI, COMM, ASPN, FF

Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Green Plains, Inc. (GPRE)

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The Russell 2000 Index is comprised of the smallest 2000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, representing approximately 8% of the Russell 3000 total market capitalization. The index was developed with a base value of 135.00 as of December 31, 1986.

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Sustainable Investing Surveyor - November 11, 2024

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 3.6% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (up 4.7%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 8.6%) and the Nasdaq Index (down 3.7%).

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Mat-Chem Notes - Supply-Demand Balancing Act and Geopolitics of Energy Transition

In a tough week for the market, the WTR- CMI Index of 30 specialty chemicals and materials technology stocks dipped 0.6%, while the large-cap heavy...

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Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 2.2% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (up 1.4%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 2.1%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 1.4%).

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Sustainable Investing Surveyor Focus on LSB Industries, Inc.

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 4.9% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (up 4.0%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 4.4%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 5.9%).

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Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Green Plains, Inc. (GPRE)

The WTR Sustainable Index was up 3.0% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (up 3.9%), the Russell 2000 Index (up 2.9%) and the Nasdaq Index (up 5.4%).

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