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PGS ASA

Investor Presentation Sep 18, 2023

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TGS & PGS

Creating the premier energy data company

TGS.com

Disclaimer

All statements in this presentation 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 volatile market conditions, investment opportunities in new and existing markets, demand for licensing of data within the energy industry, operational challenges, and reliance on a cyclical industry and principal customers. 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.

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TGS and PGS to establish the premier energy data company

  • Board of Directors of TGS and PGS have agreed principal terms of an acquisition
  • The transaction to be structured as statutory merger between the companies
  • Post-transaction, TGS and PGS shareholders will own approximately 2/3 and 1/3 of the combined company, respectively
  • TGS will be the surviving legal entity

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• The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to close in first half 2024

Transaction overview

Transformational strategic combination between two seismic companies

Transaction
overview

Proposed share-for-share transaction; to be completed by way of issuance of consideration shares in TGS to
all shareholders of PGS based on an exchange ratio of 0.06829 TGS shares for each PGS share
The transaction is expected to be completed as a statutory merger pursuant to Norwegian corporate law
Post-transaction, TGS and PGS shareholders will own approximately 2/3 and 1/3 of the combined company,
respectively
The transaction is supported by the board of directors of both companies
Key approvals /
closing condition
The transaction remains subject to certain conditions, including a confirmatory due diligence by both Parties,
finalizing and executing definitive transaction documents and formulating a merger plan
In addition, the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions such as relevant regulatory approvals
and consents, expiry of the statutory waiting periods and no material adverse change occurring
The transaction is also subject to approval by extraordinary general meetings in both TGS and PGS with at
least two-thirds majority
Closing of the transaction is expected in first half 2024

Premier data and services across the energy value chain

Transformational transaction accelerating growth

Larger market capitalization ensures increased investor focus

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Best-in-class investment opportunity in energy services

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Key investment attributes LTM FCF yield comparison1

Note: (1) Figures are based on market capitalization as of 15 September 2023. FCF defined as EBITDA minus cash-flow from investing activities; (2) TGS and PGS LTM FCF excludes M&A investments; (3) Average LTM FCF yield of companies included in the relevant index; (4) Selected oil services peer group includes CGG, AKSO, SUBC, ARCH, FTI, RIG, BORR, SHLF, DO, NE, ODL, VAL and SDRL

Clear pathway to realize substantial synergies

Identified addressable cost synergies

Combination will benefit from substantial economies of scale

Significant additional synergies potential

Shared culture of operational excellence

Strong core values and business principles lead to superior performance

The most attractive energy data company to work for

  • Providing premier data and services across the energy data value chain
  • Complementary Multi-Client libraries drive scale, customer and employee engagement
  • Streamer and node employee expertise serving all clients' need in the contract segment
  • Strong growth potential for complementary new energy businesses
  • Pioneering data imaging innovation enables strong foundation for profitable new solutions
  • Shared culture and operational excellence through joint ventures in Canada and Malaysia

Strategic rationale

Complete, fully integrated service provider with "best-in-class" technologies from A to Z

Strong geographical fit with complementary Multi-Client libraries and in-house acquisition capacity of both streamer and OBN

Vessel capacity for Multi-Client ambitions

Similar cultures and values

Scale allows for better utilization of OBN, streamer and imaging

Significant cost synergies – estimated to be above USD 50 million

Market capitalization of USD +2.5bn

Well positioned for multi-year upturn

  • Combining TGS and PGS to create the premier global energy data company
  • Strong strategic rationale supported by solid market fundamentals going forward
  • Substantial scale and synergies
  • Value creating transaction
  • Unique investor exposure to exploration upcycle

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