HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ATWOOD
OCEANICS, INC., (NYSE: ATW) a Houston-based international drilling
contractor (the "Company"), announced today that Mr. Alan Quintero, Senior Vice President –
Operations, resigned from the Company on November 24, 2010 with effect as of close of
business November 30, 2010 to pursue
other career interests.
Mr. Quintero has been with Atwood since 1993 and has served
since 2008 as Senior Vice President - Operations. Rob
Saltiel, President and CEO, said, "Alan has been a dedicated and
valued employee of Atwood for over 17 years. We wish him the
best in his future endeavors."
Statements contained in this report with respect to the
future are forward-looking statements. These statements
reflect management's reasonable judgment with respect to future
events. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated as a result of various factors including the
Company's dependence on the oil and gas industry; the risks
involved in the construction of a rig and commencement of
operations of the rig following delivery; competition; operating
risks; risks involved in foreign operations; risks associated with
possible disruption in operations due to terrorism, acts of piracy,
embargoes, war or other military operations; and governmental and
industry regulations and environmental matters. A list of
additional risk factors can be found in the Company's annual report
on Form 10-K for the year ended September
30, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
SOURCE Atwood Oceanics, Inc.