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Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Declares Cash Dividend.


HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1998--Diamond Offshore Drilling Offshore drilling typically refers to the act of extracting resources, primarily oil, in an ocean or lake. Controversy
As with all oil drilling, there has been a certain level of controversy surrounding the issue.
, Inc. (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:DO) today reported net income for the second quarter of 1998 of $111.7 million, or $0.76 per share on a diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 basis compared to net income for the prior year quarter of $65.2 million, or $0.45 per share on a diluted basis. Revenues for the second quarter of 1998 were $323.5 million compared to revenues of $228.5 million for the second quarter of 1997.

For the six months ended June June: see month.  30, 1998, the Company reported net income of $192.4 million, or $1.32 per share on a diluted basis compared to net income of $121.5 million, or $0.85 per share for the same period in 1997. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were $609.6 million compared to revenues of $433.3 million for the first six months of 1997.

Basic earnings per share for the second quarter of 1998 were $0.80, compared to $0.47 for the second quarter of 1997. Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were $1.38, compared to $0.89 for the same period in 1997.

The Board has declared de·clare  
v. de·clared, de·clar·ing, de·clares

v.tr.
1. To make known formally or officially. See Synonyms at announce.

2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm.

3.
 a cash dividend of $0.125 per common share payable September September: see month.  1, 1998 to stockholders of record on August 3, 1998. Additionally, the Company stated that depending on market conditions it may from time to time purchase shares of its common stock in the open market.

Diamond Offshore is a leader in deep water drilling. The Company's fleet of 46 offshore drilling rigs consists of 30 semisubmersibles, 15 jack-ups and one drillship
See also: Drill ship

A drillship is a maritime vessel that has been fitted with drilling apparatus. It is most often used for exploratory drilling of new oil or gas wells in deep water but can also be used for scientific drilling.
. The fleet operates in the waters of six of the world's seven continents.

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           DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                              (Unaudited)
                 (In thousands, except per share data)

                             Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                 June 30,              June 30,
                              -----------------------------------
                              1998      1997        1998       1997
                              ----      ----        ----       ----


Revenues                   $ 323,517 $ 228,534  $ 609,586  $ 433,267

Operating expenses:
  Contract drilling          116,103    98,221    241,436    187,960
  Depreciation and
    amortization              32,747    27,230     64,746     53,042
  General and
    administrative             6,219     4,859     12,991      9,800
  Gain on sale of assets          (4)       (5)       (82)       (70)
                            --------  --------   --------  ---------
   Total operating expenses  155,065   130,305    319,091    250,732
                            --------  --------   --------  ---------

Operating income             168,452    98,229    290,495    182,535

Other income (expense):
  Interest income              7,442     5,499     14,027      8,392
  Interest expense            (3,781)   (3,349)    (7,624)    (3,349)
  Other, net                     317        10        180       (175)
                            --------  --------   --------  ---------
Income before income
  tax expense                172,430   100,389    297,078    187,403

Income tax expense           (60,765)  (35,155)  (104,691)   (65,939)
                           ---------  --------   --------  ---------

Net income                 $ 111,665  $ 65,234  $ 192,387  $ 121,464
                           =========  ========   ========  =========

Earnings per share:
  Basic                       $ 0.80    $ 0.47     $ 1.38     $ 0.89
                           =========  ========   ========  =========
  Diluted                     $ 0.76    $ 0.45     $ 1.32     $ 0.85
                           =========  ========   ========  ==========

Weighted average shares
 outstanding
   Common shares             139,328   138,826    139,326    137,044
   Dilutive potential
    common shares              9,876     9,876      9,876      7,967
                           ---------  --------   --------  ---------
Total weighted average
 shares outstanding          149,204   148,702    149,202    145,011
                           =========  ========   ========  =========

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           DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                            (in thousands)

                                               Three Months Ended
                                                     June 30,
                                             ---------------------
                                               1998         1997
                                              ------       ------

REVENUES
  Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles      $ 68,030       $ 49,215
  Other Semisubmersibles                   191,378        130,916
  Jack-ups                                  63,236         46,824
  Integrated Services                        5,438          1,284
  Other                                         --            682
  Eliminations                              (4,565)          (387)
                                       -----------    -----------
      Total Revenues                     $ 323,517      $ 228,534
                                       ===========    ===========
CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSE
  Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles      $ 19,961       $ 13,696
  Other Semisubmersibles                    65,622         57,188
  Jack-ups                                  27,880         24,713
  Integrated Services                        5,451          1,417
  Other                                      1,754          1,825
  Eliminations                              (4,565)          (618)
                                       -----------    -----------
      Total Contract Drilling Expense    $ 116,103       $ 98,221
                                       ===========    ===========
OPERATING INCOME
  Fourth-Generation Semisubmersibles      $ 48,069       $ 35,519
  Other Semisubmersibles                   125,756         73,728
  Jack-ups                                  35,356         22,111
  Integrated Services                          (13)          (133)
  Other                                     (1,754)        (1,143)
  Eliminations                                  --            231
  Depreciation and Amortization Expense    (32,747)       (27,230)
  General and Administrative Expense        (6,219)        (4,859)
  Gain on Sale of Assets                         4              5
                                       -----------   ------------
      Total Operating Income             $ 168,452       $ 98,229
                                       ===========   ============

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           DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (In thousands)

                                       June 30,        December 31,
                                       ----------------------------
                                          1998             1997
                                         ------           ------
                                      (Unaudited)
ASSETS

Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents      $    57,481      $   102,958
     Short-term investments             326,789          363,137
     Accounts receivable                272,787          205,589

     Rig inventory and supplies          34,997           33,714

     Prepaid expenses and other          28,911           13,377
                                     ----------       ----------
        Total current assets            720,965          718,775

Drilling and other property
  and equipment, less
  Accumulated depreciation            1,463,063        1,451,741
Goodwill, net of amortization           115,388          118,623
Long-term investments                   203,435               --
Other assets                             10,190            9,422
                                     ----------       ----------
        Total assets                $ 2,513,041      $ 2,298,561
                                     ==========       ==========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities                 $   143,982      $   131,145

Long-term debt                          400,000          400,000

Deferred tax liability                  248,322          209,513

Other liabilities                        28,685           22,376

Stockholders' equity                  1,692,052        1,535,527
                                     ----------      -----------
       Total liabilities and
        stockholders' equity        $ 2,513,041      $ 2,298,561
                                     ==========     ============



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CONTACT: Diamond Offshore Drilling Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. is a deepwater drilling contractor which provides drilling services to the energy industry. The company's headquarters are located in Houston, Texas, but they have offices in Louisiana, Africa, Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Scotland, Singapore, and , Inc., Houston Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837. Economy


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