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Viridien (Euronext: CGG) provides its monthly disclosure of shares and voting rights as required by French regulation. As of January 31, 2026 the company had 7,187,279 issued shares, 7,212,112 actual voting rights and 7,212,361 theoretical voting rights.
The statement clarifies that treasury shares lack voting rights and that registered shares held over two years carry double voting rights.
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Key Figures
Share capital:€7,187,279Issued shares:7,187,279 sharesActual voting rights:7,212,112+2 more
Share capital
€7,187,279
Viridien share capital
Issued shares
7,187,279 shares
Total number of issued shares as of Jan 31, 2026
Actual voting rights
7,212,112
Number of actual voting rights as of Jan 31, 2026
Theoretical voting rights
7,212,361
Number of theoretical voting rights as of Jan 31, 2026
"Information on the total number of voting rights and shares"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
treasury sharesfinancial
"except for treasury shares which do not have voting rights"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
double voting rightsfinancial
"registered shares held for more than two years, which have double voting rights"
Shares with double voting rights give their holders two votes per share on corporate matters instead of the usual one, concentrating control in the hands of certain shareholders. For investors this matters because it affects who ultimately makes decisions—like board appointments and mergers—so a small group can steer the company even if they own a minority of economic value; think of it as some neighbors having two house keys that let them decide communal rules.
theoretical voting rightsfinancial
"Number of theoretical voting rights**"
Theoretical voting rights are the share of control an investor would have if all possible sources of additional shares—such as stock options, warrants and convertible bonds—were turned into ordinary shares. Investors care because this “what-if” number shows potential dilution of current owners and the maximum voting power others could gain, helping assess control risk and how future actions might change company decisions, like a snapshot of ownership if every coupon were cashed in.
french financial markets authorityregulatory
"General Regulation of the French Financial markets authority (AMF- Autorité des Marchés Financiers)"
France’s financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers, AMF) is the national regulator that oversees trading venues, listed companies, fund managers and financial intermediaries to ensure markets run fairly and transparently. For investors it acts like a referee and traffic cop: it enforces disclosure rules, monitors for fraud or market abuse, and can impose sanctions or require corrective disclosures, all of which protect savers and help maintain confidence that prices reflect reliable information.
A French société anonyme with a share capital of € 7,187,279 Registered office: 27 avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France Evry Trade and Companies Register 969 202 241
Information on the total number of voting rights and shares
Pursuant to Article L. 233-8 II of the French Commercial Code and Article 223-16 of the General Regulation of the French Financial markets authority (AMF- Autorité des Marchés Financiers)
Date of the information
Total number of issued shares
Number of actual voting rights*
Number of theoretical voting rights**
January 31, 2026
7,187,279
7,212,112
7,212,361
* All of the Company shares have the same voting rights, except for treasury shares which do not have voting rights and registered shares held for more than two years, which have double voting rights.
** Pursuant to Article 223-11 of the General Regulation of the French Financial markets authority, the number of theoretical voting rights is calculated based on the shares having either single or double voting rights, including treasury shares which are deprived of voting rights.
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How many issued shares did Viridien (CGG) report on January 31, 2026?
Viridien reported 7,187,279 issued shares as of January 31, 2026. According to Viridien, this figure represents the company's total share capital base used to calculate voting rights and regulatory disclosures.
What were Viridien's actual and theoretical voting rights on January 31, 2026?
Viridien reported 7,212,112 actual and 7,212,361 theoretical voting rights on January 31, 2026. According to Viridien, theoretical rights include double-vote registered shares and treasury shares for calculation purposes.
Why do Viridien (CGG) theoretical voting rights differ from actual voting rights?
Theoretical voting rights include shares with single and double votes and treasury shares in the count. According to Viridien, the theoretical number follows AMF rules and can slightly exceed the number of actual voting rights.
Do Viridien treasury shares carry voting rights under the January 31, 2026 disclosure?
No, treasury shares do not carry voting rights under the disclosure. According to Viridien, treasury shares are excluded from actual voting rights but included when calculating theoretical voting rights per AMF rules.
How does Viridien treat registered shares held over two years for voting rights (CGG)?
Registered shares held more than two years receive double voting rights. According to Viridien, this rule increases theoretical voting power for long‑term registered shareholders under French corporate law.
