Groupe Gorgé raises considerable funds for its 3D printing subsidiary - The Fimalac Group invests in Prodways Group

PRODWAYS GROUP, a subsidiary of GROUPE GORGÉ, announces that it has raised €25 million, including €10 million from the FIMALAC Group and a €15 million contribution from GROUPE GORGÉ.

The FIMALAC Group, founded and directed by Marc LADREIT de LACHARRIÈRE, wanted to contribute to the development of PRODWAYS GROUP. "We are pleased to support PRODWAYS GROUP in its aim to represent a leading 3D printing player in Europe capable of competing with key American players. In our view, PRODWAYS GROUP and its teams - widely renowned for their expertise - represent a company capable of fast becoming one of the main leaders in the sector", said Marc LADREIT de LACHARRIÈRE.

This fundraising transaction will speed up the implementation of the strategy to become the third-largest player in the world to offer a range of multi-technological services and all 3D printing services to its customers.

As a leading investor able to support long-term industrial projects, the FIMALAC Group will represent a major partner of PRODWAYS GROUP, alongside GROUPE GORGÉ.

At the end of this transaction, the FIMALAC Group could hold a 4.45% stake in the capital of PRODWAYS GROUP.

The terms of the transaction will be specified during the Groupe Gorgé Shareholders' Meeting to be held on June 17, 2015. The full text containing all resolutions was published in the BALO (France's legal gazette) of April 27 and June 1, 2015.

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About Groupe Gorgé

Established in 1990, Group Gorgé is an industrial group operating in different areas of expertise:

Smart Safety Systems – Using technology to work in risk environments;

Protection in Nuclear Environments – Protecting people and securing buildings operating with radioactive materials;

Industrial Projects & Services Conducting Robotics and Fire protection systems projects for industry and service-sector player;

3D Printing – Enabling major industry players to find new routes to successful innovation and production processes by providing systems, 3D printers and new premium material.

In 2014, the Group reported revenue of €223.3 million. It is backed by 1,370 employees and operations in over ten countries.

More information available on www.groupe-gorge.com

Groupe Gorgé is listed on Euronext Paris and on the US OTC market in the form of ADR.

Euronext Paris:

Compartment B.

ISIN code: FR0000062671

Ticker code: GOE

US OTC market:

CUSIP NUMBER: 399451 103

ISIN NUMBER: US3994511034

Ticker Code: GGRGY / GGRGF

Contacts

Groupe Gorgé - Raphaël GORGÉ – CEO - Tél. : 01 44 77 94 77 - E-mail : [email protected]

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