JERSEY CITY, N.J., November 10, 2009 — BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, the equity administration business of BNY Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been appointed depositary in connection with the tender offer for common stock of GenTek Inc. by ASP GT Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of investment funds managed by American Securities LLC.

In its role, BNY Mellon will provide a variety of services for the upcoming transaction, valued at $673 million. American Securities is a U.S. middle-market private equity firm that invests in market-leading companies in North America with annual revenues generally ranging between $100 million to $1 billion. GenTek is a leading provider of specialty inorganic chemical products and valve actuation systems and components for automotive and heavy duty/commercial engines.

"We appreciate our clients' trust in our services and expertise, and we're committed to delivering an exceptional experience for them and their constituents," said Kevin Brennan, managing director and head of sales and marketing for Shareowner Services.

Among the largest providers of stock transfer services in the U.S., BNY Mellon Shareowner Services offers a comprehensive suite of products and services ranging from corporate action record keeping to demutualizations, dividend reinvestment, proxy solicitation and employee stock plan administration. BNY Mellon Shareowner Services is part of BNY Mellon's Issuer Services group, which is also a leading provider of corporate trust services, serving more than $11 trillion in outstanding debt, and is the market leader in depositary receipts with more than 1,270 sponsored programs. More information about Shareowner Services is available at www.bnymellon.com/shareowner.

BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $22.1 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $966 billion in assets under management, services $11.9 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.6 trillion per day. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.