HOUSTON, April 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Pride International, Inc. (NYSE:PDE) today announced that it plans to report earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2007 on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, before the opening of financial markets in the United States. Following the earnings report, the company will conduct a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 2 to discuss the financial results and management's operational outlook. Individuals who wish to participate in the conference call should dial 913-981-4910 and refer to confirmation code 4853855 approximately five to 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the call.
In addition, the conference call will be simulcast through a listen-only broadcast over the internet and can be accessed by logging onto the company's worldwide web address at www.prideinternational.com. A telephonic replay of the conference call should be available after 2:00 p.m. ET on May 2 and can be accessed by dialing 719-457-0820 and referring to pass code 4853855. Also, a replay will be available through the internet, along with an electronic download option (podcast) and can be accessed by visiting the company's worldwide web address. All replay options will be available for approximately 30 days.
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 271 rigs, including two ultra-deepwater drillships, 12 semisubmersible rigs, 28 jackups, 16 tender-assisted, barge and platform rigs, and 213 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.