Rowan Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rowan Companies, Inc. ("Rowan" or the "Company") (NYSE: RDC) will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time to discuss its operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2010, which will be released earlier that morning.  Interested parties can listen to the conference call by telephone or over the Internet.  

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Individuals who wish to participate on the conference call by telephone should dial-in approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, using one of the numbers provided.  

877-869-3847 (U.S. and Canada)

201-689-8261 (International)

Alternatively, to access the online, real-time simulcast and rebroadcast of its third quarter operating results conference call, please visit Rowan's website at www.rowancompanies.com.  You should connect to our website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register, download and install any necessary software.  

Rowan Companies, Inc. is a major provider of international and domestic contract drilling services.  The Company also owns and operates a manufacturing division that produces equipment for the drilling, mining and timber industries.  The Company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.  Common Stock trading symbol: RDC.  For more information on Rowan, please visit www.rowancompanies.com.

SOURCE Rowan Companies, Inc.