NYSE Group Inc. reports that it has engaged Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking as a financial advisor for its proposed merger with Euronext N.V.

Société Générale joins Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking in representing NYSE Group in its effort to consummate a friendly transaction with Euronext. The Deutsche Borse is also pursuing a merger with the European exchange.

“Société Générale is a major force in global financial markets, particularly in Europe,” said Nelson Chai, chief financial officer and executive vice president, NYSE Group. “Société Générale will effectively complement Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking, one of the world’s leading global financial services company, as we continue to work toward the completion of this transaction.”