NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, has been appointed by Groupe Gorge as depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Each Groupe Gorge ADR represents one ordinary share and trades over-the-counter under the symbol "GGRGY." Groupe Gorge's ordinary shares trade on NYSE Euronext under the symbol "GOE."

Established in 1990, Paris-based Groupe Gorge is an industrial group operating in four major business areas: intelligent safety systems, used for work in risky environments; nuclear protection environments, used to secure people and buildings housing radioactive materials; industrial projects and services; and 3D Printing, which provides systems, printers and material. The company employs about 1,300 people and operates in more than 10 countries.

"Keen interest from American investors has led Group Gorge to launch the year's first ADR program from France," said Christopher M. Kearns, CEO of BNY Mellon's Depositary Receipts business. "As depositary bank, we look forward to supporting Group Gorge's efforts to raise and expand its global profile."

BNY Mellon acts as depositary for more than 2,700 American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 68 countries. BNY Mellon is committed to helping securities issuers access the world's rapidly evolving financial markets and delivers a comprehensive suite of depositary receipt services. Learn more at www.bnymellon.com/dr

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This release is for informational purposes only. BNY Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee. BNY Mellon provides no advice nor recommendations or endorsement with respect to any company, security or products based on any index licensed by BNY Mellon, and we make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the same.

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