FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a- 16 or 15d- 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of February, 2006
GENERAL COMPANY OF GEOPHYSICS
(translation of registrant’s name into English)
1, rue Leon Migaux, 91341 MASSY FRANCE (address of principal executive offices)
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Rule 12g3-2(b): 82
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DE GEOPHYSIQUE
Paris, February 15th 2006
2005 Operating Revenues
Sharp increase in 4th quarter operating revenues : + 34%
2005 Operating revenues: €870 million, USD 1.081 billion, up 27%
2005 Operating results target confirmed
Compagnie Generale de Geophysique (ISIN: FR0000120164 ; NYSE : GGY) today announces
non-audited revenues at December 31, 2005 of Euros 870 million (USD 1.081 billion), up 27%
compared to Euros 687 million (USD 855 million) in 2004.
The total revenues for the fourth quarter 2005 were Euros 263 million (USD 312 million), up 34%
in Euros and up 23% in USD compared to Euros 196 million (USD 254 million) in the fourth quarter
2004.
Commenting on the figures, CGG CEO Robert Brunck said : “The fourth quarter was strong as
anticipated, driven by continuing improved market conditions. In view of these figures, we can
confirm our target for full year 2005 operating results.”
CGG’s 2005 audited financial results will be released on March 9th 2006.
The information included herein contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the securities act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties as disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may vary materially.
The Compagnie Generale de Geophysique group is a global participant in the oilfield
services industry, providing a wide range of seismic data acquisition, processing and
geosciences services and software to clients in the oil and gas exploration and production
business. It is also a global manufacturer of geophysical equipment.
Contact :
Christophe BARNINI (33) 1 64 47 38 10 / (33) 1 64 47 38 11
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