TGS ASA — Share Issue/Capital Change 2015

Jun 24, 2015

New Share Capital

New Share Capital

ASKER, NORWAY (24 June 2015) - In reference to the decision made by the

shareholders of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company ASA (TGS) at the Annual General

Meeting on 6 May 2015 to cancel 1,048,298 treasury shares held, the cancellation

of these shares has now been registered in the Company Register in Brønnøysund.

The Share Capital of TGS is after the transaction NOK 25,533,997.50 consisting

of 102,135,990 shares at a nominal value of NOK 0.25 per share.  The balance of

treasury shares held is 852,800 shares.

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 principal 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".

For additional information about this press release please contact:

Kristian Johansen

COO/Interim CFO

Tel: +47 47 60 33 34

Email: kristian.johansen@tgs.com

Will Ashby

Director Finance Western Hemisphere & Investor Relations

Tel: +1 713 860 2184

Email: will.ashby@tgs.com

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl

(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

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