Rowan to Present at UBS Global Oil and Gas Conference

HOUSTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowan Companies, Inc. ("Rowan" or the "Company") (NYSE: RDC) today announced that Matt Ralls, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the UBS Global Oil and Gas Conference on May 26, 2011 at 9:25 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

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A live audio webcast of the presentation can be accessed by visiting Rowan's website at www.rowancompanies.com.  Please connect to our website at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  Shortly after the live webcast, an archived version will be available for approximately 30 days.  

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.

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