ATWOOD OCEANICS TO PRESENT AT THE PARETO SECURITIES 22ND ANNUAL OIL & OFFSHORE CONFERENCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            HOUSTON, September 1, 2015 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. ATW announced today that the Company's Senior Vice President and CFO, Mark W. Smith, will make a presentation to institutional investors at the Pareto Securities 22^nd Annual Oil & Offshore Conference in Olso, Norway on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.  A copy of the Company's presentation can be viewed on the Company's website at www.atwd.com.

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is a leading offshore drilling company engaged in the drilling and completion of exploration and development wells for the global oil and gas industry. The Company currently owns 11 mobile offshore drilling units and is constructing two ultra-deepwater drillships.  The Company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.  Atwood Oceanics, Inc. common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ATW."

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Contact: Mark W. Smith
Senior Vice President and CFO
(281) 749-7840