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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 LETTER OF INTENT - ATWOOD OCEANICS INC | ex991letterofintent.htm |
| EX-99.2 - EXHIBIT 99.2 ADVANTAGE - ATWOOD OCEANICS INC | ex992-advantage.htm |
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): November 10, 2015
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas | 1-13167 | 74-1611874 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
15011 Katy Freeway, Suite 800, Houston, Texas | 77094 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 749-7800
N/A | ||||
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report) | ||||
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing 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)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 7.01 REGULATON FD DISCLOSURE
On November 10, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing the receipt of a letter for exclusive negotiations regarding one of its drillships under construction. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
On November 10, 2015, the Company also issued a press release announcing a contract extension for the Atwood Advantage. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section and such information, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
The exhibits listed below are furnished pursuant to Item 9.01 of this Form 8-K.
99.1 | Press Release dated November 10, 2015, regarding a letter for exclusive negotiations |
99.2 | Press Release dated November 10, 2015, regarding a contract extension for the Atwood Advantage |
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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.
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC. | |
(Registrant) | |
Date: November 10, 2015 | |
/s/ Mark W. Smith | |
Mark W. Smith | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
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INDEX TO EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT NO | DESCRIPTION |
99.1 | Press Release dated November 10, 2015, regarding a letter for exclusive negotiations |
99.2 | Press Release dated November 10, 2015, regarding a contract extension for the Atwood Advantage |
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