Cleantech Solutions Raises $1.8 Million in Net Proceeds from the Sale of Common Stock

WUXI, China, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. ("Cleantech Solutions" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CLNT), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily used in the wind power, solar and other clean technology industries and dyeing and finishing equipment to the textile industry, today announced that the Company entered into stock purchase agreements dated June 17, 2013 and signed on June 18, 2013 pursuant to which the Company sold a total of 428,398 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $4.50 per share. The shares were sold pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated June 18, 2013 to the Company's registration statement on Form S-3. The Company did not engage a placement agent with respect to the sale. The Company paid a fee of 10% and a non-accountable expense allowance of 2%, for a total of $154,745, to Fernando Liu with respect to sales made to investors introduced to the Company by Mr. Liu who are not U.S. Persons. The net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the shares were $1,767,546. The Company intends to use the net proceeds working capital and other general corporate purposes.

About Cleantech Solutions International

Cleantech Solutions is a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily used in clean technology industries. The Company supplies forging products, fabricated products and machining services to a range of clean technology customers, primarily in the wind power sector and supplies dyeing and finishing equipment to the textile industry. Cleantech Solutions is committed to achieving long-term growth through ongoing technological improvement, capacity expansion, and the development of a strong customer base. The Company's website is www.cleantechsolutionsinternational.com. Any information on the Company's website or any other website is not a part of this press release.

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