ATWOOD OCEANICS TO ATTEND THE CREDIT SUISSE 22ND A

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            HOUSTON, February 10, 2017 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) announced today that the Company's Senior Vice President and CFO, Mark W. Smith, will make a presentation to institutional investors at the Credit Suisse 22 ^nd Annual Energy Summit on Tuesday February 14, 2017 in Vail, Colorado.  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 contractor engaged in the drilling and completion of exploratory and developmental wells for the global oil and gas industry. The Company currently owns 10 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."  For more information about the Company, please visit www.atwd.com .

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