KLD Research & Analytics, Inc.

BOSTON, MA - May 10, 2006 - KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. marked the 16^th anniversary of its landmark index, the Domini 400 Social^SM Index (DS 400) on May 1st. The Domini 400 Social Index is the accepted benchmark for socially responsible investors. It is made up of 400 US companies that pass multiple, broad-based social and environmental screens.

This year KLD made 21 changes to the Domini 400. The index team added two companies that address climate change -- Energy Conversion Devices and Ormat Technologies. Two companies that produce beneficial healthcare products were added. One of these, Gilead, derives 70% of its revenue from the sale of HIV drugs. Finally, KLD added NIKE and Chiquita. In the past both companies suffered from supply chain issues, but NIKE and Chiquita made major efforts to improve upon this and it is reflected in their addition to the DS 400.

"With each year the Domini 400 Index tells us more about the performance of socially screened portfolios. It has shaped how investors and companies look at social and environmental standards for companies," said Peter D. Kinder, KLD's president and co-founder. "We expect that the Domini 400 Index has more to teach us about portfolio performance. We know it will continue to play an important role in the dialogue between investors and the companies they own."

Thomas Kuh, Managing Director of KLD Indexes said, "The Domini 400's great accomplishment has been to provide solid data on the financial performance of socially screened portfolios. Investors, trustees and academics can now make their judgments based on real numbers. Our challenge now is to respond to the new questions about risk and return that institutional investors are asking.

Source: Dow Jones & Co. and Standard & Poor's

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In 1990, an investor who wanted to apply more than one simple screen – tobacco, South Africa, gambling -- had a difficult time applying the screens and producing a "buy" list. Where it was possible at all, the resulting lists held few companies. This proved a major barrier for individual and institutional investors.

With the launch of KLD's Domini 400 Social Index, investors had a significant screened universe with which to work. Because of variations in screening choices and tolerances, one group of choices did not fit all. But just having a list from which to start marked a huge advance.

"I'm very proud of what KLD has accomplished with the Domini 400," says Kinder. "Its performance allows investors to make the case for social investing. Its screens have largely defined how corporate social performance is gauged by the public."

About KLD Indexes

KLD Indexes, a division of KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., constructs indexes for investors who integrate environmental, social and governance factors into their investment decisions. Investors, trustees and consultants depend on the quality and integrity of KLD Indexes, which are designed to be transparent, representative and investable. Today, more than $10 billion is invested in funds based on KLD's family of indexes.

For more information about KLD's Indexes, please see our website (www.KLDIndexes.com) or contact Chris McKnett by phone (617.426.5270 x218) or e-mail (cmcknett@kld.com).

About KLD Research & Analytics, Inc.

KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. is an independent investment research firm providing investment management tools used by professionals to serve clients requiring investment strategies based on social and environmental responsibility.

Since 1988, institutional investors, managers, trustees, consultants and advisors have depended on the quality and expertise of KLD. Institutional money managers worldwide use KLD's research to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into their investment decisions.

KLD products and services, including SOCRATES (a web-based, company research tool) are used for screening, compliance and asset gathering.