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): May 26, 2016
Rowan Companies plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
England and Wales (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | 1-5491 (Commission File Number)
| 98-1023315 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
Rowan Companies plc 2800 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 5450 Houston, Texas | 77056-6189 (Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(713) 621-7800
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Each of the seven senior executive officers of Rowan Companies (including each named executive officer) has requested a voluntary reduction of 10% of base salary effective July 1, 2016 for a period of at least one year. The reduced base salaries will also be used for purposes of calculating awards and payments under the Company’s salary-based compensation and benefit plans. Senior executives implemented these pay reductions in light of market conditions in the offshore drilling industry, ongoing cost control efforts, and to show good faith with the Company’s shareholders and employees during this steep and sustained downturn in the price of oil.
In addition, our Board of Directors has agreed to a voluntary 10% reduction in their Board service retainers for the same period.
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.
| Dated: May 26, 2016 | Rowan Companies plc | |
| By: | /s/ Melanie M. Trent | |
| Melanie M. Trent Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Company Secretary | ||