NEW YORK, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, has been appointed by SMC Corporation as depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Previously, the firm traded in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market as an unsponsored DR. Each SMC ADR represents one-twentieth (1/20) of an ordinary share and trades OTC under the symbol 'SMCAY.' SMC's ordinary shares trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the code '6273.'

Based in Japan, SMC Corporation is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of pneumatic equipment. The company develops a broad range of control systems and equipment, such as directional control valves, actuators, and airline equipment, to support diverse applications. SMC has a global engineering network, with technical facilities in the U.S., Europe, China and Japan, plus sales, production and R&D facilities in more than 50 countries.

"We are gratified to be able to enhance investor access through the establishment of a sponsored ADR program with BNY Mellon," said Ikuji Usui, SMC executive managing director. "BNY Mellon's outstanding reputation in the capital markets led us to appoint them as our depositary bank. Although many foreign investors are presently SMC shareholders, we look forward to building new relationships with U.S. investors, which will help SMC reach the next level in its development."

"We are pleased that SMC Corporation has chosen to avail themselves of the many benefits associated with a sponsored DR program," said Christopher M. Kearns, CEO of BNY Mellon's Depositary Receipts business. "Our team will work closely with SMC to help them achieve their goal of heightened visibility and awareness in the global markets."

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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