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- Viridien Société anonyme Viridien Société anonyme (VIRI.PA), formerly CGG and founded in 1931 with worldwide headquarters in Massy, France, operates as a global technology, digital and Earth data company specializing in Earth science, data science, sensing, imaging and monitoring solutions; it delivers geophysical data processing and subsurface imaging, reservoir characterization, geological data libraries, seismic data processing software under the Geovation brand, high-performance computing (HPC) services with over 500 petaflops capacity including AI cloud offerings, marine acoustics and equipment via its Sercel subsidiary for subsurface exploration, structural monitoring, defense and underwater security, as well as geoscience consulting, machine learning analytics and digital ecosystems supporting natural resources development across oil, gas, geothermal, renewables, mining, carbon storage and environmental applications; geographic operations span North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific from approximately 40 offices in nearly 20 countries. The company divides into two main segments: Data, Digital & Energy Transition encompassing geoscience functions, Earth data management and energy transition solutions like carbon storage site screening and mineral management; and Sensing & Monitoring focused on equipment manufacturing and infrastructure monitoring. In recent developments, Viridien reinstated dissociated governance in 2025 by splitting the Chair and Chief Executive Officer roles with Sophie Zurquiyah appointed as Chair of the Board in April 2025, succeeding Philippe Salle; it reported third quarter 2025 financial results on October 30, 2025, and continues expanding HPC capabilities while rebranding from CGG in May 2024 to emphasize advanced technology for sustainable resource management.