HOUSTON, March 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Pride International, Inc. (NYSE:PDE) today announced that Louis A. Raspino, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will address attendees at the 35th Annual Howard Weil Energy Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Raspino is scheduled to present on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 3:45 p.m. CDT.
A copy of Mr. Raspino's presentation will be made available through the Company's worldwide web address (www.prideinternational.com) prior to the start of the discussion and can be found at the Investor Relations link. The Howard Weil Conference will not provide an audio broadcast of the presentation.
Pride International, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is one of the world's largest drilling contractors. The company provides onshore and offshore drilling and related services in more than 25 countries, operating a diverse fleet of 272 rigs, including two ultra-deepwater drillships, 12 semisubmersible rigs, 28 jackups, 18 tender-assisted, barge and platform rigs, and 217 land rigs.
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The information above includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified above or as disclosed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.