2013/3/4 - S&P Capital IQ Initiates Coverage on Pulse Seismic Inc. in Standard & Poor’s Factual Stock Reports

Pulse Seismic Inc. (TS: PSD: OTCQX: PLSDF) (“Pulse” or “the Company”) acquires, markets and licenses 2D and 3D seismic data to the western Canadian energy sector. Pulse owns the second-largest licensable seismic data library in Canada, currently consisting of approximately 27,100 square kilometres of 3D seismic and 340,000 kilometres of 2D seismic. The library extensively covers the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB), where most of Canada's oil and natural gas exploration and development occur.

Seismic data is used by oil and natural gas exploration companies to identify portions of geological formations that have the potential to hold hydrocarbons. Seismic data is used in conjunction with well-logging data, well core comparisons, geological mapping and surface outcrops to create a detailed map of the subsurface at various depths.

Pulse's business model is designed to generate a growing stream of cash flow by repeatedly re-licensing data within its seismic data library to oil and natural gas companies. Success in this business model requires extensive coverage through high-quality seismic data encompassing all geological target zones, with focused coverage in active play areas. Seismic data does not expire or deteriorate. Modern reprocessing and interpretation techniques enable older seismic data to be re-used over and over. That means that it can be utilized repeatedly – generating recurring revenue.

Pulse acquires seismic data to grow its data library through two main methods. The Corporation purchases proprietary rights to complementary 2D and 3D seismic data sets when the opportunity arises, and conducts 3D participation surveys. Pulse partners with customers on participation surveys from which the seismic data acquired is added to Pulse’s data library to generate future licensing revenue. Pulse retains proprietary rights to the data and participating customers are provided with a licensed copy. Pulse uses internal staff to market, manage and oversee participation surveys and subcontracts all field acquisition activities to third parties.

The Company is continuously seeking and evaluating additional opportunities to acquire high-quality 2D and 3D data sets at favourable valuations and to conduct 3D participation surveys in areas complementary to Pulse’s current data library.

Pulse generates revenue through licensing 2D and 3D seismic data from the library and from pre-funding on new participation surveys.

Pulse Seismic Inc. was founded in 1985. The company was formerly known as Pulse Data, Inc. and changed its name to Pulse Seismic Inc. in May 2009.

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