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): January 3, 2005
ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE |
1-5491 |
75-0759420 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
file Number) |
Identification No.) |
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2800 POST OAK BOULEVARD |
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SUITE 5450 |
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HOUSTON, TEXAS |
77056-6127 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(zip code) |
(713) 621-7800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01 - Other Events
On January 3, 2005, Rowan Companies, Inc. announced that it had completed the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary Era Aviation, Inc. to SEACOR Holdings Inc. for $118.1 million in cash, effective on December 31, 2004. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit |
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Exhibit Description | |
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99 |
Press Release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated January 3, 2005 |
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.
ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ E. E. THIELE_________________
E. E. THIELE,
Senior Vice President - Administration, Finance and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: January 3, 2005
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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99 |
Press Release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated January 3, 2005 |
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