Patterson-UTI Energy Reports August Drilling Activity - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) reported that for the month of August 2013, it had an average of 182 drilling rigs operating in the United States and 8 rigs in Canada.

For the two months ended August 31, 2013, the company had an average of 181 drilling rigs operating in the United States and 8 rigs in Canada.

The company cautioned that numerous factors in addition to average drilling rigs operating can impact its operating results and that a particular trend in the number of drilling rigs operating may or may not indicate a trend in or be indicative of the Company's financial performance.

The company said it intends to continue providing monthly updates on drilling rigs operating shortly after the end of each month.