UNITED STATES
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): August 2, 2016
Rowan Companies plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| England and Wales | 1-5491 | 98-1023315 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S.
Employer Identification Number) |
| Rowan Companies plc | 77056-6189 | |
| 2800 Post Oak Boulevard | (Zip Code) | |
| Suite 5450 | ||
| Houston, Texas | ||
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 621-7800
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition:
| On August 2, 2016, Rowan Companies plc issued a press release announcing its operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99. |
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit | ||
| Number | Exhibit Description | |
| 99 | Earnings press release of Rowan Companies plc |
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.
| Dated: August 2, 2016 | Rowan Companies plc | ||
| By: | /s/ Stephen M. Butz | ||
| Stephen M. Butz | |||
| Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | |||
Exhibit List
| Exhibit | ||
| Number | Exhibit Description | |
| 99 | Earnings press release of Rowan Companies plc |