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 August 2008
CGG-Veritas
Tour Maine Montparnasse — 33 Avenue du Maine – BP 191 — 75755 PARIS CEDEX 15 (address of
principal executive offices)
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CGGVeritas Announces Award for
Ultra High-Density Land Seismic Contract
PARIS, France – August 26th 2008
CGGVeritas (ISIN: 0000120164 – NYSE: CGV) has been awarded a contract by Qatar Petroleum to
undertake a large, ultra high-density high-resolution onshore seismic survey. The expected value
of the contract is approximately $140 million dollars. Work on the project will commence around
year-end 2008 and is anticipated to have a duration of about thirty months.
The survey will cover the Dukhan field in Qatar that extends under desert plains, coastal salt
flats, transition zones and shallow water areas.
To ensure that this complex and industry-first high-resolution survey delivers the best results,
CGGVeritas will provide the full range of acquisition and processing services deploying a
40,000-channel seismic crew, 3D VSP (Vertical Seismic Profile) and imaging services.
According to Robert Brunck, Chairman and CEO of CGGVeritas: “This industry-first survey will
generate the highest possible resolution seismic image of the reservoir. A survey of this density
was made feasible based on the results of our extensive research and development to create unique
technologies and methodologies for continued improvement of image quality and increased
efficiency of operations. This combination best addresses our customer’s needs for very
high-resolution solutions. Considering its volume, density and technical requirements, this
contract also reinforces the position of CGGVeritas and its regional joint venture, Ardiseis, as
the worldwide leader in the growing high-end seismic segment”.
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 SA (ISIN: 0000120164) and the New York Stock Exchange (in the form of American
Depositary Shares, NYSE: CGV).
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Paris:
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Christophe Barnini
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Hovey Cox |
Tel: +33 1 64 47 38 10
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Tel: +1 (832) 351-8821 |
E-Mail: invrelparis@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: August 26th, 2008
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/s/ Gerard CHAMBOVET |
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Gerard CHAMBOVET |
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Senior EVP QHSE, Career Development |
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& training, Communication and Audit |
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