Oslo, Norway, 19 January 2009. Statement by the board of directors of
Wavefield Inseis regarding the mandatory offer made by CGG Veritas is
enclosed.

For further information, contact:
Atle Jacobsen, CEO, Wavefield Inseis ASA
Tel: +47 977 15 336, Email:atle.jacobsen@wavefield-inseis .com

Erik Hokholt, CFO, Wavefield Inseis ASA
Tel: +47 90 75 60 64, Email: erik.hokholt@wavefield-inseis .com


About Wavefield Inseis ASA
Wavefield Inseis ASA is a Norwegian marine geophysical company
providing proprietary data acquisition services and offers a
portfolio of non-exclusive Multi Client data to the global
exploration community, developed in partnership with oil companies
and governments. Our range of products includes long offset 2D, high
capacity 3D, 4D, Multi-azimuth and Wide-azimuth data acquired with
highly specified vessels and the latest seismic equipment, including
our OPTOWAVE(TM) multi-component ocean bottom cable (4C OBC) system
for permanent seismic 4D monitoring that uses optical sensor
technology. We are also in the process of launching a new concept for
EM acquisition and data analysis. From our main offices in Bergen and
Oslo, Norway, and our other locations in London, Houston, Singapore
and Perth, Wavefield Inseis has a global reach, with activities world
wide.


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