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 November 2012
CGG-Veritas
Tour Maine Montparnasse - 33 Avenue du Maine – BP 191 - 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15 (address of principal executive offices)
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Sercel Launches New-Generation UNITE Cableless System
Paris – November 6, 2012 – Sercel has launched a new generation of UNITE, its industry-leading cableless acquisition system, as well as a new geophone sensor, the SG-5.
The new larger-capacity internal battery of the new-generation UNITE gives the system two weeks of operating autonomy. New data management software has also been added, increasing the system’s wireless data harvesting rate by 50%.
The new SG-5 sensor offers the advantage of a low natural frequency response at 5hz, well below the 10hz industry standard, making it the perfect sensor for microseismic applications.
When deployed together, the new, more compact UNITE cableless system and the new SG-5 have a combined weight of less than two kilograms.
Pascal Rouiller, CEO, Sercel, said: “More than 25 customers are already using our UNITE cable-free system. We are convinced that by offering these new enhancements, with the latest generation of UNITE and our new SG-5 geophone, we will further strengthen our position in the land acquisition market. Our launch of this new combination underlines our commitment to meeting our customers’ needs by offering the best equipment solution for every seismic application.”
About CGGVeritas
CGGVeritas (www.cggveritas.com) is a leading international pure-play geophysical company delivering a wide range of technologies, services and equipment through Sercel, to its broad base of customers mainly throughout the global oil and gas industry.
CGGVeritas is listed on the Euronext Paris (ISIN: 0000120164) and the New York Stock Exchange (in the form of American Depositary Shares, NYSE: CGV).
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| Christophe Barnini | Antoine Lefort | |||
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| E-Mail: invrelparis@cggveritas.com | E-Mail:media.relations@cggveritas.com |
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THIS FORM 6-K REPORT IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROSPECTUS CONTAINED IN CGG VERITAS’ REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-150384) AND SHALL BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Compagnie Générale de Géophysique - Veritas has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Date November 6th, 2012 |
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/s/ Stéphane-Paul FRYDMAN | ||||||
| S.P. FRYDMAN | ||||||||
| Senior EVP |
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