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): July 15, 2004
ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5491 |
75-0759420 |
(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
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Item 5 Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
A press release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated July 15, 2004 entitled "Rowan is Awarded Deep Shelf Drilling Contract" is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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Press release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated July 15, 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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ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. |
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Date: July 15, 2004 |
By: |
/s/ E. E. THIELE |
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E. E. THIELE |
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Senior Vice President - Administration and Finance and Principal Financial Officer |
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