UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

 

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TGC Industries, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

 

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IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

 

January 15, 2015

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

By this time, you should have received the joint proxy statement/prospectus for the upcoming special meeting of shareholders of TGC Industries, Inc. (“TGC”), to be held on February 9, 2015.

 

In the event that you have not yet voted your proxy, we have enclosed a duplicate for your use. Please sign and date the proxy and mail it promptly so your shares can be represented at our special meeting.

 

For the reasons set forth in the TGC proxy statement/prospectus dated December 31, 2014, the Board of Directors of TGC recommends that TGC shareholders vote “FOR” the share issuance proposal, “FOR” the reverse stock split proposal, “FOR” the TGC name change proposal and “FOR” the TGC adjournment proposal.

 

You may also use one of the following simple methods for promptly providing your voting instructions:

 

1.                        Internet: Have the control number listed on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form ready and follow the online instructions at www.proxyvote.com.

 

2.                        Telephone: Have the control number listed on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form ready and call (800) 690-6903.

 

3.                        Mail: Sign, date, mark and return the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form in the postage-paid return envelope provided.

 

If your proxy has already been voted, please disregard this letter. We appreciate your support and continuing interest in TGC.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James K. Brata
Secretary