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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION
Submitted Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)
1.   Name of registrant:
 
    Rowan Companies, Inc.
 
2.   Name of person relying on exemption:

C. R. Palmer
 
3.   Address of person relying on exemption:

520 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 780
Houston, TX 77027
 
4.   Written materials. The following written material is attached:
 
    Exhibit 1: Letter from C. R. Palmer to Rowan Stockholders dated May 19, 2008