Offshore staff

PARIS -- Compagnie Générale de Géophysique and Veritas DGC Inc. will hold separate shareholders meetings on Jan. 9, 2007, in connection with the proposed merger of the two companies.

Upon approval of the share issuance and related matters by the shareholders of CGG and the merger agreement by the stockholders of Veritas, and satisfaction of other customary conditions, the proposed merger is expected to close on Jan. 12, 2007.

Immediately after the effective date of the merger, the combined company will be renamed "Compagnie Générale de Géophysique-Veritas."

12/18/2006