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): February 27, 2014
ROWAN COMPANIESplc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
England and Wales | 1-5491 | 98-1023315 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | file Number) | Identification No.) |
2800 POST OAK BOULEVARD | |
SUITE 5450 | |
HOUSTON, TEXAS | 77056-6189 |
(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:
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Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition:
On February 27, 2014, Rowan Companies plc issued a press release announcing its operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99. |
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit | ||
Number | Exhibit Description | |
99 | Press release of Rowan Companies plc dated February 27, 2014 announcing its operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013. |
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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.
ROWAN COMPANIES plc
By:/s/ KEVIN BARTOL
Kevin Bartol,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 27, 2014
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit | ||
Number | Exhibit Description | |
99 | Press release of Rowan Companies plc dated February 27, 2014 announcing its operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013. |
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