PARIS, November 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- During the announcement today of its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, Compagnie Generale de Geophysique (ISIN: 0000120164 - GEPH.PA - NYSE : GGY) announced its intention to proceed as soon as possible, subject to market conditions, with a share capital increase to partially refinance its U.S.$375 million bridge loan entered into to finance the acquisition of Exploration Resources. Contacts: Christophe BARNINI Tel: (+33)-1-64-47-38-11 Email: Internet: http://www.cgg.com/ This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of offers to purchase or subscribe for, securities in the United States. The securities referred to in this document have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered, exercised, sold or delivered in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. DATASOURCE: Compagnie Generale de Geophysique (CGG) CONTACT: Contacts: Christophe BARNINI, Tel: (+33)-1-64-47-38-11, Email: , Internet: http://www.cgg.com/

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