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Jul 15, 2015, 11:29 ET Parker Drilling Schedules 2015 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today it intends to report its 2015 Second Quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, after market...

May 18, 2015, 09:00 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the UBS Global Oil and Gas Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that Gary G. Rich, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will present at the UBS Global Oil...

May 05, 2015, 07:00 ET Parker Drilling Reports 2015 First Quarter Results

Parker Drilling Company (NYSE-PKD), an international provider of drilling services and rental tools to the energy industry, today reported results...

Mar 12, 2015, 04:57 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Scotia Howard Weil 43rd Annual Energy Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that Gary G. Rich, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Scotia Howard...

Mar 11, 2015, 05:15 ET Parker Drilling Elects Mr. Zaki Selim to Board of Directors

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD), an international provider of contract drilling and drilling-related services and rental tools to the energy industry,...

Oct 22, 2013, 07:58 ET Parker Drilling Appoints Peter C. Wallace As Newest Member Of Board Of Directors

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced the appointment on October 18, 2013 of Mr. Peter C. Wallace to the company's board of directors, increasing the ...

Feb 28, 2013, 09:48 ET Parker Drilling Commences Drilling Operations With Rig 272, The Second Of Two New Arctic Alaska Drilling Units

Parker Drilling Company (NYSE:PKD) announced today it has commenced drilling operations with the second of two Arctic Alaska Drilling Unit (AADU)...

Sep 24, 2012, 08:02 ET Parker Drilling Selects Gary Rich as President and Chief Executive Officer

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Gary Rich as president and chief executive officer, effective...

May 02, 2012, 07:55 ET Parker Drilling Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

Parker Drilling Company (NYSE: PKD), a drilling contractor and services provider, today reported results for the 2012 first quarter that include net...

May 01, 2012, 08:24 ET Parker Drilling Appoints Two New Board Members

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced the election of two new members to its board of directors, expanding the group's membership to ten. Jonathan M. ...

Apr 24, 2012, 09:59 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Susquehanna Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that Robert L. Parker Jr., executive chairman, president and chief executive officer will present at the...

Apr 12, 2012, 10:35 ET Parker Drilling Schedules First Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today it intends to report its financial results for the First Quarter 2012 on Wednesday, May 2. The Company...

Mar 16, 2012, 03:41 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Barclays Capital High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that W. Kirk Brassfield, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Barclays...

Mar 15, 2012, 05:11 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Howard Weil Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that Robert L. Parker Jr., executive chairman, president and chief executive officer, and W. Kirk...

Mar 06, 2012, 08:15 ET Parker Drilling Reports Executive Departure

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD), an international drilling contractor and service provider, announced today the departure of David C. Mannon, president,...

Feb 23, 2012, 08:00 ET Parker Drilling Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD), a drilling contractor and service provider, today reported results for the period ended December 31, 2011. The Company's ...

Jan 31, 2012, 03:00 ET Parker Drilling Schedules Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today it intends to report its financial results for the Fourth Quarter 2011 on Thursday, Feb. 23. The Company...

Jan 17, 2012, 08:00 ET Parker Drilling Announces Delayed Completion of New Alaska Drilling Rigs and Increased Costs Result in Asset Impairment Charge

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that completion of its two new-design Arctic Alaska Drilling Units (AADUs) has been delayed to allow the...

Nov 21, 2011, 10:20 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Dahlman Rose Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that David C. Mannon, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Dahlman Rose Conference...

Nov 03, 2011, 07:55 ET Parker Drilling Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

Parker Drilling (NYSE-PKD), a drilling contractor and service provider, today reported results for the period ended September 30, 2011. The Company's ...

Nov 02, 2011, 10:11 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Stephens Inc. Fall Investment Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that David C. Mannon, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Stephens Inc. Fall...

Oct 04, 2011, 10:56 ET Parker Drilling Schedules Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today it intends to report its financial results for the Third Quarter 2011 on Thursday, Nov. 3. The Company...

Sep 28, 2011, 10:59 ET Parker Drilling to Present at the Johnson Rice Energy Conference

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that W. Kirk Brassfield, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Johnson...

Aug 04, 2011, 08:00 ET Parker Drilling Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD), a drilling contractor and service provider, today reported results for the 2011 second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The...

Jul 19, 2011, 10:52 ET Parker Drilling to Present at EnerCom's The Oil and Gas Conference 16

Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that W. Kirk Brassfield, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at EnerCom's The ...