Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition:

 
On November 3, 2009, Rowan Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing its operating results for the third quarter of 2009. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.
 
 
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits
 
Exhibit
    
Number
  
Exhibit Description
     
 
Press release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated November 3, 2009 announcing its operating results for the third quarter of 2009

 
 
 

 
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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, INC.
 
 
By:  /s/ W. H. WELLS
W. H. Wells, Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer


Dated: November 3, 2009
 

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 
Exhibit
    
Number
  
Exhibit Description
     
 
Press release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated November 3, 2009 announcing its operating results for the third quarter of 2009
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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