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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-6352
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 74-1611874
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
15835 PARK TEN PLACE DRIVE 77084
HOUSTON, TEXAS (ZIP CODE)
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:
281-492-2929
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
NONE
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
COMMON STOCK, $1 PAR VALUE
(TITLE OF CLASS)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 15 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filings
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation in S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definite proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrants as of November 30, 1996 is $283,300,000.
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's class of Common Stock, as of
November 30, 1996: 6,704,938 shares of Common Stock, $1 par value.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(1) Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 -
Referenced in Parts I, II and IV of this report.
(2) Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held February 13,
1997 - Referenced in Part III of this report.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (which together with its subsidiaries is identified
as the "Company" or "Registrant", unless the context requires otherwise), a
corporation organized in 1968 under the laws of the State of Texas, is engaged
in contract drilling of exploratory and development oil and gas wells in
offshore areas and related support, management and consulting services. The
Company currently owns (i) three "third-generation" semisubmersibles, one
"second-generation" semisubmersible,one jack-up, one "second-generation"
semisubmersible tender-assist rig, one submersible, and one modular,
self-contained platform rig, and (ii) a fifty percent interest in a new
generation platform rig. The Company also provides labor, supervisory and
consulting services to two operator owned platform rigs in Australia.
In recent times, activity in the contract drilling industry has
significantly improved, especially for mobile drilling rigs that can operate in
deep water. For the last three years, the Company has maintained 99 percent
utilization of its drilling equipment, resulting in three consecutive years of
improved profitability.
To date, most of the Company's drilling operations have been conducted
outside United States waters. Approximately 92 to 93 percent of the Company's
contract revenues were derived from foreign operations in each of the last three
fiscal years. The Company is currently involved in active operations in the
territorial waters of Australia, Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea, United States and
the Malaysia/Thailand Joint Development Area. At the present time, the
submersible "RICHMOND" is the Company's only drilling vessel located in United
States waters; however, the "ATWOOD HUNTER", a "third-generation"
semisubmersible, will be relocated to the United States Gulf of Mexico in
mid-1997. For information relating to the revenues, profitability and
identifiable assets attributable to specific geographic areas of operations, see
Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's
Annual Report to Shareholders for fiscal year 1996, incorporated by reference
herein.
OFFSHORE DRILLING EQUIPMENT
The Company's diversified fleet of owned or operated drilling rigs
currently consists of four semisubmersibles, one jack-up, one semisubmersible
tender assist vessel, one submersible, and four modular, self-contained platform
rigs. Each type of drilling rig is designed for different purposes and
applications, for operations in different water depths, bottom conditions,
environments and geographical areas, and for different drilling and operating
requirements. The following descriptions of the various types of drilling rigs
owned or operated by the Company illustrate the diversified range of application
of the rig fleet.
Each semisubmersible drilling unit has two hulls, the lower of which is
capable of being flooded. Drilling equipment is mounted on the main hull. After
the drilling unit is towed to location, the lower hull is flooded, lowering the
entire drilling unit to its operating draft, and the drilling unit is anchored
in place. On completion of operations, the lower hull is deballasted, raising
the entire drilling unit to its towing draft. This type of drilling unit is
designed to operate in greater water depths than a jack-up and in more severe
sea conditions than a drillship. Semisubmersible units are generally more
expensive to operate than jack-up rigs and, compared to a drillship, are often
limited in the amount of supplies that can be stored on board.
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The semisubmersible tender assist vessel operates like a semisubmersible
except that its drilling equipment is temporarily installed on permanently
constructed offshore support platforms. The semisubmersible vessel provides crew
accommodations, storage facilities and other support for the drilling
operations.
A jack-up drilling unit contains all of the drilling equipment on a single
hull designed to be towed to the well site. Once on location, legs are lowered
to the sea floor and the unit is raised out of the water by jacking up on these
legs. On completion of the well, the unit is jacked down, and towed to the next
location. A jack-up drilling unit can operate in more severe sea and weather
conditions than a drillship and is less expensive to operate than a
semisubmersible. However, because it must rest on the sea floor, a jack-up
cannot operate in as deep water as other units.
The submersible drilling unit owned by the Company has two hulls, the
lower being a mat which is capable of being flooded. Drilling equipment and crew
accommodations are located on the main hull. After the drilling unit is towed to
location, the lower hull is flooded, lowering the entire unit to its operating
draft at which it rests on the sea floor. On completion of operations, the lower
hull is deballasted, raising the entire unit to its towing draft. This type of
drilling unit is designed to operate in shallow water depths ranging from 9 to
70 feet and can operate in moderately severe sea conditions. Although drilling
units of this type are less expensive to operate, like the jack-up rig, they
cannot operate in as deep water as other units.
A modular platform rig is similar to a land rig in its basic components.
Modular platform rigs are temporarily installed on permanently constructed
offshore support platforms in order to perform the drilling operations. After
the drilling phase is completed, the modular rig is broken down into convenient
packages and moved by work boats. A platform rig usually stays at a location for
several months, if not years, since several wells are typically drilled from a
support platform.
DRILLING CONTRACTS
The contracts under which the Company operates its vessels are obtained
either through individual negotiations with the customer or by submitting
proposals in competition with other contractors and vary in their terms and
conditions. The initial term of contracts for the Company's owned and/or
operated vessels has ranged from the length of time necessary to drill one well
to several months and is generally subject to early termination in the event of
a total loss of the drilling vessel, excessive equipment breakdown or failure to
meet minimum performance criteria. It is not unusual for contracts to contain
renewal provisions at the option of the customer. As a result of improved market
conditions, contracts with a term of one year or longer are now being awarded.
However, there is no guarantee that the current trend of awarding long-term
contracts will continue.
The rate of compensation specified in each contract depends on the nature
of the operation to be performed, the duration of the work, equipment and
services provided, the areas involved, market conditions and other variables.
Generally, contracts for drilling, management and support services specify a
basic rate of compensation computed on a dayrate basis. Such agreements
generally provide for a reduced dayrate payable when operations are interrupted
by equipment failure and subsequent repairs, field moves, adverse weather
conditions or other factors beyond the control of the Company. Some contracts
also provide for revision of the specified dayrates in the event of material
changes in certain items of cost. Any period during which a vessel is not
earning a full operating dayrate because of the above conditions or because the
vessel is idle and not on contract will have an adverse effect on operating
profit. An over-supply of drilling rigs in any market area can adversely affect
the Company's ability to employ its drilling vessels. In fiscal 1996, the
Company maintained 100 percent utilization of its drilling equipment placed in
service. Based upon current contract commitments, the Company should maintain a
high level of equipment utilization in fiscal 1997; however, there is no
guarantee that the Company will not experience some equipment idle time in
fiscal 1997.
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For long moves of drilling equipment, the Company attempts to obtain
either a lump sum or a dayrate as mobilization compensation for expenses
incurred during the period in transit. A surplus of certain types of units,
either worldwide or in particular operating areas, can result in the Company's
acceptance of a contract which provides only partial or no recovery of
relocation costs. As a result of improved market conditions, in recent times,
the Company has received full recovery of relocation costs; however, there is no
guarantee that this trend will continue.
Operation of the Company's drilling equipment is subject to the offshore
drilling requirements of petroleum exploration companies and agencies of foreign
governments. These requirements are, in turn, subject to fluctuations in
government policies, world demand and prices for petroleum products, proved
reserves in relation to such demand and the extent to which such demand can be
met from onshore sources.
The Company also contracts to provide various types of services to third
party owners of drilling rigs. These contracts are normally for a stated term or
until termination of operations or stages of operation at a particular facility
or location. The services may include, as in the case of contracts entered into
by the Company in connection with operations offshore Australia, the supply of
personnel and rig design, fabrication, installation and operation. The contracts
normally provide for reimbursement to the Company for all out-of-pocket
expenses, plus a service or management fee for all of the services performed. In
most instances, the amount charged for the services may be adjusted if there are
changes in conditions, scope or costs of operations. The Company generally
obtains insurance or a contractual indemnity from the owner for liabilities
which could be incurred in operations.
OPERATIONAL RISKS AND INSURANCE
The Company's operations are subject to the usual hazards associated with
the drilling of oil and gas wells, such as blowouts, explosions and fires. In
addition, the Company's vessels are subject to those perils peculiar to marine
operations, such as capsizing, grounding, collision and damage from severe
weather conditions. Any of these risks could result in damage or destruction of
drilling rigs and oil and gas wells, personal injury and property damage, and
suspension of operations or environmental damage through oil spillage or
extensive, uncontrolled fires. Although the Company believes that it is
adequately insured against normal and foreseeable risks in its operations in
accordance with industry standards, such insurance may not be adequate to
protect the Company against liability from all consequences of well disasters,
marine perils, extensive fire damage or damage to the environment. To date, the
Company has not experienced difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage, although
no assurance can be given as to the future availability of such insurance or
cost thereof. The occurrence of a significant event against which the Company is
not fully insured could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990, operators of vessels in navigable United States waters
and certain offshore areas are liable to the United States government for the
costs of removing oil and certain other pollutants for which they may be held
responsible, subject to certain limitations, and must establish financial
responsibility to cover such liability. The Company has taken all steps
necessary to comply with this law, and has received a Certificate of Financial
Responsibility (Water Pollution) from the U.S. Coast Guard. The Company's
operations in United States waters are also subject to various other
environmental regulations regarding pollution and control thereof, and the
Company has taken steps to ensure compliance therewith.
CUSTOMERS
During fiscal year 1996, the Company performed operations for 10
customers. Because of the relatively limited number of customers for which the
Company can operate at any given time, sales to each of 3 different customers
amounted to 10% or more of the Company's fiscal 1996 revenues. Esso Australia
Limited/Esso Production Malaysia, Inc., Carigali-Triton Operating Company Sdn
Bhd. and Mobil Equatorial Guinea Inc. accounted for 32%, 14% and 11%,
respectively, of fiscal year 1996 revenues. The Company's business operations
are subject to the risks associated with a business having a limited number of
customers for its products or services, and a decrease in the drilling programs
of these customers in the areas where they employ the Company may adversely
affect the Company's revenues.
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COMPETITION
The Company competes with numerous other drilling contractors, most of
which are substantially larger than the Company and possess appreciably greater
financial and other resources. Although recent business combinations among
drilling companies have resulted in a decrease in the total number of
competitors, the drilling industry remains competitive, with no one drilling
contractor being dominant. Thus, there continues to be competition in securing
available drilling contracts.
Price competition is generally the most important factor in the drilling
industry, but the technical capability of specialized drilling equipment and
personnel at the time and place required by customers is also important. Other
competitive factors include work force experience, rig suitability, efficiency,
condition of equipment, reputation and customer relations. The Company believes
that it competes favorably with respect to these factors. If demand for drilling
rigs increases in the future, rig availability may also become a competitive
factor. Competition usually occurs on a regional basis and, although drilling
rigs are mobile and can be moved from one region to another in response to
increased demand, an oversupply of rigs in any region may result. Demand for
drilling equipment is also dependent on the exploration and development programs
of oil and gas companies, which are in turn influenced by the financial
condition of such companies, by general economic conditions, by prices of oil
and gas, and from time to time by political considerations and policies.
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
The operations of the Company are conducted primarily in foreign waters
and are subject to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not
encountered by purely domestic drilling contractors, including risks of
expropriation, nationalization, foreign exchange restrictions, foreign taxation,
changing conditions and foreign and domestic monetary policies. Generally, the
Company purchases insurance to protect against some or all loss due to events of
political risk such as nationalization, expropriation, war, confiscation and
deprivation. Occasionally, customers will indemnify the Company against such
losses. Moreover, offshore drilling activity is affected by government
regulations and policies limiting the withdrawal of offshore oil and gas,
regulations affecting production, regulations restricting the importation of
foreign petroleum, environmental regulations and regulations which may limit
operations in offshore areas by foreign companies and/or personnel. See Note 11
to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's Annual Report to
Shareholders for fiscal year 1996, incorporated herein by reference, for a
summary of contract revenues, operating income and identifiable assets by
geographic region.
EMPLOYEES
The Company currently employs approximately 650 persons in its domestic
and worldwide operations. In connection with its foreign drilling operations,
the Company has often been required by the host country to hire substantial
portions of its work force in that country, and in some cases, these employees
may be represented by foreign unions. To date, the Company has experienced
little difficulty in complying with such requirements, and the Company's
drilling operations have not been significantly interrupted by strikes or work
stoppages.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Information regarding the location and general character of the Company's
principal assets may be found in the schedule with the caption heading "Offshore
Drilling Operations" in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders for fiscal
year 1996, which is incorporated by reference herein.
Effective December 31, 1994, the Company acquired the remaining 50 percent
interest in the ATWOOD FALCON, ATWOOD HUNTER and ATWOOD EAGLE (third-generation
semisubmersibles), resulting in the Company's sole ownership of these units. In
fiscal year 1994, the Company also increased its rig fleet with the addition of
the ATWOOD SOUTHERN CROSS, a
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semisubmersible built in 1976. During fiscal year 1995, construction of RIG-200
(a new generation platform rig of which the Company has 50 percent ownership)
was completed. For more information concerning these events, see Note 4 to
Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's Annual Report to
Shareholders for fiscal year 1996, incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not currently involved in any material legal proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, no matters were submitted to a
vote of shareholders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER
MATTERS
As of September 30, 1996, there were over 400 beneficial owners of the
Company's common stock.
The Company did not pay cash dividends in fiscal years 1995 or 1996 and
the Company does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future
because of the capital intensive nature of its business. To enable the company
to maintain its high competitive profile in the industry, cash reserves will be
utilized, at the appropriate time, to upgrade existing equipment or to acquire
additional equipment.
Market information concerning the Company's common stock may be found
under the caption heading "Stock Price Information" in the Company's Annual
Report to Shareholders for fiscal 1996, which is incorporated by reference
herein.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Information required by this item may be found under the caption "Five
Year Financial Review" in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders for fiscal
1996, which is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Information required by this item may be found in the Company's Annual
Report to Shareholders for fiscal 1996, which is incorporated by reference
herein.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Information required by this item may be found in the Company's Annual
Report to Shareholders for fiscal 1996, which is incorporated by reference
herein.
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ITEM 9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There have been no changes in or disagreements with the Company's
accountants on accounting and financial disclosure.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
This information is incorporated by reference from the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
February 13, 1997, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
Commission) not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by
this Form 10-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
This information is incorporated by reference from the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
February 13, 1997, to be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after
the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
This information is incorporated by reference from the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
February 13, 1997, to be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after
the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
This information is incorporated by reference from the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
February 13, 1997, to be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after
the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following financial statements, together with the report of Arthur
Andersen LLP dated November 15, 1996 appearing in the Company's Annual Report to
Shareholders, are incorporated by reference herein:
Consolidated Balance Sheets dated September 30, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years in
the period ended September 30, 1996
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in
the period ended September 30, 1996
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for each of
the three years in the period ended September 30, 1996
Report of Independent Public Accountants
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. EXHIBITS
See the "EXHIBIT INDEX" for a listing of all of the Exhibits filed as part
of this report.
3. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan - See Exhibit 10.1
hereof.
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. 1990 Stock Option Plan - See Exhibit 10.2 hereof.
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Retention Plan for Certain Salaried Employees dated
effective as of May 8, 1996 - See Exhibit 10.8 hereof.
Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the Company and John
R. Irwin - See Exhibit 10.9.1.
Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the Company and James
M. Holland - See Exhibit 10.9.2.
Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the Company and Glen
P. Kelley - See Exhibit 10.9.3.
Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the Company and Larry
P. Till - See Exhibit 10.9.4.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
During the last quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission a report on Form 8-K dated June 24, 1996
concerning the award of a firm two year plus option contract from British-
Borneo Petroleum, Inc. for use of the ATWOOD HUNTER.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC.
/s/ JOHN R. IRWIN /s/ JAMES M. HOLLAND
JOHN R. IRWIN, President JAMES M. HOLLAND,
(Principal Executive Officer) Senior Vice President
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
Date: 5 December 1996 Date: 5 December 1996
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities on the dates indicated.
/s/ ROBERT W. BURGESS /s/ GEORGE S. DOTSON
ROBERT W. BURGESS, GEORGE S. DOTSON,
Director Director
Date: 5 December 1996 Date: 5 December 1996
/s/ HANS HELMERICH /s/ WILLIAM J. MORRISSEY
HANS HELMERICH, WILLIAM J. MORRISSEY,
Director Director
Date: 5 December 1996 Date: 5 December 1996
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EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation dated January 1972
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 of the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1993).
3.1.2 Articles of Amendment dated March 1975 (Incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 of the Company's Form 10-K for
the year ended September 30, 1993).
3.1.3 Articles of Amendment dated March 1992 (Incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3 of the Company's Form 10-K for
the year ended September 30, 1993).
3.2 Bylaws, as amended (Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
September 30, 1993).
10.1 Atwood Oceanics, Inc. 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1993).
10.2 Atwood Oceanics, Inc. 1990 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form
10-K for the year ended September 30, 1993).
10.3 Joint Venture Letter Agreement dated November 4, 1994
between the Company and Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1994).
10.4.1 Second Amended and Restated Master Loan Restructuring
Agreement dated as of March 31, 1995 between Atwood Deep
Seas, Ltd.; Texas Commerce Bank, National Association; CoMac
Partners and Chemical Bank (Incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.4.1 of the Company's Form 10-K for the year
ended September 30, 1995).
10.4.2 First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Master Loan
Restructuring Agreement dated as of November 28, 1995
between Atwood Deep Seas, Ltd.; Texas Commerce Bank,
National Association; CoMac Partners and Chemical Bank
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4.2 of the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1995).
10.5 Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 14, 1995, effective
as of December 31, 1994 between Atwood Falcon I, Ltd. and
Atwood Oceanics Pacific Limited (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Form 10-K for the
year ended September 30, 1995).
10.6 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 14, 1995,
effective as of December 31, 1994 among Philadelphia
Investment Corporation of Delaware, Philadelphia Falcon
Drilling Corporation, Philadelphia Drilling Company, Atwood
Oceanics Drilling Company, the Company, Atwood Falcon Co.,
Atwood Hunter Co., Eagle Oceanics, Inc., Atwood Falcon I,
Ltd. and Atwood Deep Seas, Ltd. (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Form 10-K for the
year ended September 30, 1994).
10.7 Drilling Contract dated June 20, 1996 between the Company
and British-Borneo Petroleum, Inc. for use of the ATWOOD
HUNTER (Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's
Form 8-K dated June 24, 1996).
*10.8 Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Retention Plan for Certain Salaried
Employees dated effective as of May 8, 1996
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*10.9.1 Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996, between the
Company and John R. Irwin
*10.9.2 Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the
Company and James M. Holland
*10.9.3 Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the
Company and Glen P. Kelley
*10.9.4 Executive Agreement dated as of May 8, 1996 between the
Company and Larry P. Till
*13.1 Annual Report to Shareholders
*21.1 List of Subsidiaries
*23.1 Consent of Independent Public Accountants
*27.1 Financial Data Schedule
*Filed herewith