SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 15, 2004
ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-5491 |
75-0759420 |
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(Commission file Number |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2800 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 5450
Houston, Texas 77056-6127
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
(713) 621-7800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Item 5 – Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
A schedule summarizing the Offshore Rig Utilization of Rowan Companies, Inc. for February 2004 is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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99 |
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Rowan Companies, Inc. Offshore Rig Utilization for February 2004 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: March 15, 2004 | By: | /s/ E. E. THIELE |
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E. E. Thiele | ||
| Senior Vice President - Administration, Finance and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 |
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Rowan Companies, Inc. Offshore Rig Utilization for February 2004 |
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EXHIBIT 99
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ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. | ||||||
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OFFSHORE RIG UTILIZATION | ||||||
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FEBRUARY 2004 | ||||||
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Units * |
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Utilization | ||
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Gorilla Jack-ups: |
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Gulf of Mexico |
5 |
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40% | ||
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Canada |
1 |
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100% | ||
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North Sea |
1 |
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100% | ||
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Total |
7 |
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57% | ||
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Other Jack-ups: |
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Gulf of Mexico |
16 |
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94% | ||
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Semi-submersible: |
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Gulf of Mexico |
1 |
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0% | ||
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Total |
24 |
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79% | ||
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* Number of units at February 29, 2004
Note: Only revenue-producing days are used in computing rig utilization.
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