Restaurant Analyst Karen Holthouse Joins Cowen’s Equity Research Department

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 17, 2013–
Cowen Group, Inc. (“Cowen”) (NASDAQ: COWN) today announced that Karen
Holthouse has joined Cowen and Company’s Equity Research department as a
Senior Research Analyst and Director to cover the Restaurant sector. Ms.
Holthouse, based in New York, reports to Robert Fagin, Cowen’s Director
of Research.

“Karen gets glowing reviews from clients for her thoughtful research,
depth of analysis and responsiveness,” said Mr. Fagin. “As we continue
to strategically expand our equity research team, I am confident that
Karen’s expertise will further extend Cowen’s long history of
involvement in the restaurant sector.”

Ms. Holthouse joins Cowen from Credit Suisse, where she worked in equity
research since 2006. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical
Engineering and Economics from Duke University and is a CFA^®
charterholder.

About Cowen Group, Inc.

Cowen Group, Inc. is a diversified financial services firm and, together
with its consolidated subsidiaries, provides alternative asset
management, investment banking, research, and sales and trading services
through its two business segments: Ramius and its affiliates make up the
Company’s alternative investment segment, while Cowen and Company and
its affiliates make up the Company’s broker-dealer segment. Ramius
provides alternative asset management solutions to a global client base
and manages a significant portion of Cowen’s proprietary capital. Cowen
and Company and its affiliates offer industry focused investment banking
for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a
sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Founded in 1918,
the firm is headquartered in New York and has offices located in major
financial centers around the world.

Source: Cowen Group, Inc.

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