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Published on 11/24/2008 in the Prospect News Special Situations Daily.

Rowan Cos. investor Steel Partners cuts stake to 7.5%

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 24 - Steel Partners II, LP reported the sale of 2.0 million shares of Rowan Cos., Inc. on Nov. 17 for $16.20 each in a schedule 13D/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Previously the investor sold approximately 2.15 million shares of Rowan between Sept. 4 and Nov. 4 at prices from $17.69 to $33.85 each, a prior SEC filing said.

Steel Partners beneficially owns 8,493,717 shares, or 7.5%, of the Houston-based provider of contract drilling services.

In addition, Steel Partners holds call options to purchase 500,000 shares at a strike price of $35 per share and call options to purchase 2 million shares at a strike price of $7.50 per share. The call options expire on Jan. 17, 2009.


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