ATWOOD (ATW) ALERT: J&W Investigates Proposed Sale of Atwood Oceanics, Inc.; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Price?

SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV).

On May 30, 2017, Atwood announced it had signed a definitive merger agreement with Ensco. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Atwood shareholders will receive 1.60 shares of Ensco for each share of Atwood common stock for a total value of $10.72 per Atwood share based on Ensco's closing share price of $6.70 on May 26, 2017. Shareholders will be subject to the future price fluctuation of Ensco's stock price.

The investigation concerns whether Atwood's board failed to satisfy its duties to the Company shareholders, including whether the board adequately pursued alternatives to the acquisition and whether the board obtained the best price possible for Atwood's shares of common stock. Nationally recognized Johnson & Weaver is investigating whether the proposed deal price represents adequate consideration, especially given that the offer is below an analyst price target of $18 per share. The transaction may put too small a price on the Company and would result in a loss for many Atwood shareholders.

If you are a shareholder of Atwood and believe the proposed buyout price is too low or you're interested in learning more about the investigation or your legal rights and remedies, please contact lead analyst Jim Baker (jimb@johnsonandweaver.com) at 619-814-4471. If emailing, please include a phone number.

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Contact:
Johnson & Weaver, LLP
Jim Baker, 619-814-4471
jimb@johnsonandweaver.com

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