TGS Quarterly Dividend

Donnerstag, 03.08.2017 07:05 von GlobeNewswire

ASKER, Norway, Aug. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the authorization from the Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2017, the Board of TGS NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA has resolved to distribute a quarterly dividend of the NOK equivalent of USD 0.15 per share (NOK 1.19 per share).

Key information relating to the cash dividend:

Dividend amount and declared currency: USD 0.15 per share (equivalent to NOK 1.19 per share)

Last trading day including right: 9 August 2017

Ex-date: 10 August 2017

Record date: 11 August 2017

Payment date: 24 August 2017

Date of approval: 2 August 2017

Company summary      

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) provides multi-client geoscience data to oil and gas Exploration and Production companies worldwide.  In addition to extensive global geophysical and geological data libraries that include multi-client seismic data, magnetic and gravity data, digital well logs, production data and directional surveys, TGS also offers advanced processing and imaging services, interpretation products, and data integration solutions.

For more information visit TGS online at www.tgs.com.

Forward-looking statements and contact information

All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include TGS' reliance on a cyclical industry and principle customers, TGS' ability to continue to expand markets for licensing of data, and TGS' ability to acquire and process data products at costs commensurate with profitability. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO:TGS).

TGS sponsored American Depositary Shares trade on the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol "TGSGY".

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

For additional information about this press release please contact:



Sven Børre Larsen

Chief Financial Officer

Tel: +47 90 94 36 73

Email: sven.larsen@tgs.com



Will Ashby

VP HR & Communication

Tel: +1 713 860 2184 

Email: will.ashby@tgs.com

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