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TODCO Declares Special Dividend and Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

    HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TODCO (NYSE: THE) (the
"Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special
cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock payable on August 25, 2005 to
stockholders of record on August 15, 2005.
    Also today, TODCO reported net income for the three months ended June 30,
2005, of $11.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, on revenues of $130.5
million compared with a net loss of $7.4 million, or $0.12 per share, on
revenues of $80.8 million for the same quarter of 2004.  For the three months
ended June 30, 2005, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization ("EBITDA") was $40.7 million compared to $14.5 million for the
same quarter of 2004.
    Jan Rask, President and Chief Executive Officer of TODCO, said, "With our
growing excess cash position, we have continued to evaluate both internal and
external growth opportunities.  To date, the external opportunities do not
compare favorably with the Company's internal rig reactivation opportunities.
As such, we have concluded that a special dividend is warranted at this time.
After this dividend, we continue to have the financial flexibility to pursue
growth opportunities and/or additional special dividends."
    The improvement in second quarter 2005 results over the same quarter last
year was principally caused by improved utilizations and dayrates in the
Company's domestic operations, which will be discussed during TODCO's publicly
accessible second quarter conference call.  The conference call will be at
9:00 a.m. (CDT), Thursday, August 4, 2005.  The conference call can be heard
live on the Company's web site at http://www.theoffshoredrillingcompany.com or
by dialing (719) 457-2728 or (800) 475-3716.  A replay of the conference call
will be available for approximately 30 days after the call on the Company's
web site or by dialing (719) 457-0820, reference code 6450756.
    Statements in this press release regarding future market conditions,
possible future returns on new rig construction and other investments and
future special dividends, as well as any other statements that are not
historical facts in this press release are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of U.S. securities laws and involve certain risks, uncertainties
and assumptions.  These include, but are not limited to, general market
conditions, estimated contract revenues, estimated reactivation costs,
estimated reactivation times, contract performance and other risk and
uncertainties described in TODCO's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2005.  Should one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated.
    TODCO is a leading provider of contract oil and gas drilling services with
the largest rig fleet in the shallow water of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and
along the U.S. Gulf Coast.  TODCO's common stock is traded on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol "THE".  For more information about TODCO,
please go to the company's web site at
http://www.theoffshoredrillingcompany.com .



                            TODCO AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (In millions, except share data)

                                                 June 30,      December 31,
                                                   2005           2004
                                               (Unaudited)
                                ASSETS

    Cash and cash equivalents                    $ 106.6        $  65.1
    Accounts receivable
      Trade                                         94.1           67.2
      Related party                                 10.1           11.5
      Other                                          5.6            3.8
    Supplies                                         4.0            4.3
    Deferred income taxes                            3.5            3.5
    Other current assets                             2.4            2.5
        Total current assets                       226.3          157.9

    Property and equipment                         918.6          920.8
    Less accumulated depreciation                  395.8          353.6
      Property and equipment, net                  522.8          567.2

    Other assets                                    31.6           36.3
        Total assets                             $ 780.7        $ 761.4

                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Trade accounts payable                       $  26.4        $  20.6
    Accrued income taxes                            11.3           10.6
    Accrued income taxes - related party            14.5            8.4
    Debt due within one year                         2.1            8.2
    Debt due within one year - related party         3.0            3.0
    Interest payable - related party                 0.1            0.2
    Other current liabilities                       46.0           45.5
    Current liabilities related
     to discontinued operations                      0.2            0.2
        Total current liabilities                  103.6           96.7

    Long-term debt                                  17.7           17.2
    Deferred income taxes                          155.4          163.6
    Other long-term liabilities                      4.4            3.3
        Total long-term liabilities                177.5          184.1

    Commitments and contingencies
    Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value,
     50,000,000 shares authorized and no
     shares issued and outstanding                   ---            ---
    Common stock, Class A, $0.01 par value,
     500,000,000 shares authorized,
     60,752,667 shares and 60,300,746 shares
     issued and outstanding at June 30, 2005
     and December 31, 2004, respectively             0.6            0.6
    Common stock, Class B, $0.01 par value,
     260,000,000 shares authorized and
     no shares issued and outstanding                ---            ---
    Additional paid-in capital                   6,511.5        6,510.0
    Retained deficit                            (6,008.4)      (6,027.5)
    Unearned compensation                           (4.1)          (2.5)
        Total stockholders' equity                 499.6          480.6
        Total liabilities and stockholders'
         equity                                  $ 780.7        $ 761.4



                            TODCO AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     (In millions, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                  Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                                        June 30,                June 30,
                                   2005         2004       2005         2004

    Operating revenues            $130.5       $ 80.8     $242.4       $154.6

    Costs and expenses
     Operating and maintenance      86.5         61.1      155.4        128.0
     Depreciation                   23.9         24.0       47.9         48.2
     General and administrative      9.9          7.2       18.3         19.6
     Gain on disposal of
      assets, net                   (5.6)        (1.9)      (6.7)        (4.6)
                                   114.7         90.4      214.9        191.2

    Operating income (loss)         15.8         (9.6)      27.5        (36.6)

    Other income (expense), net
     Interest income                 0.8          ---        1.3          0.1
     Interest expense               (0.9)        (1.0)      (1.9)        (2.0)
     Interest expense
      - related party                ---          ---       (0.1)        (3.2)
     Loss on retirement of debt      ---          ---        ---         (1.9)
     Other, net                      1.0          0.1        1.5          0.6
                                     0.9         (0.9)       0.8         (6.4)

    Income (loss) before
     income taxes                   16.7        (10.5)      28.3        (43.0)
    Income tax expense (benefit)     5.7         (3.1)       9.2        (13.3)

    Net income (loss)             $ 11.0       $ (7.4)    $ 19.1       $(29.7)

    Net income (loss)
     per common share
      Basic                       $ 0.18       $(0.12)    $ 0.32       $(0.58)
      Diluted                     $ 0.18       $(0.12)    $ 0.31       $(0.58)

    Weighted average common
     shares outstanding:
      Basic                         60.3         60.0       60.2         51.1
      Diluted                       61.2         60.0       61.0         51.1



                            TODCO AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     Selected Segment and Operating Data
                     (In millions, except daily amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                   Three Months Ended
                                          June 30,       March 31,    June 30,
                                            2005           2005         2004
    U.S. Gulf of Mexico Segment
      Operating days                       1,146          1,159          990
      Available days                       2,063          2,070        2,002
      Utilization                             56%            56%          50%
      Average rig revenue per day        $51,000        $44,600      $30,700

      Operating revenues                 $  58.5        $  51.7      $  30.4
      Operating and maintenance expenses    32.1           25.7         21.4
      Depreciation                          12.5           12.7         12.2
      Gain on disposal of assets, net       (3.7)           ---          ---
        Operating income (loss)          $  17.6        $  13.3      $  (3.2)

    U.S. Inland Barge Segment
      Operating days                       1,256          1,202        1,147
      Available days                       2,457          2,624        2,730
      Utilization                             51%            46%          42%
      Average rig revenue per day        $27,800        $25,000      $22,500

      Operating revenues                 $  34.9        $  30.0      $  25.8
      Operating and maintenance expenses    24.7           22.3         21.0
      Depreciation                           5.9            5.7          5.6
      Gain on disposal of assets, net       (1.8)          (0.8)        (0.8)
        Operating income                 $   6.1        $   2.8      $   ---

    Other International Segment
      Operating days                         719            709          475
      Available days                       1,304          1,260        1,638
      Utilization                             55%            56%          29%
      Average rig revenue per day        $33,900        $28,400      $37,500

      Operating revenues                 $  24.4        $  20.1      $  17.8
      Operating and maintenance
       expenses                             22.9           15.5         14.2
      Depreciation                           4.3            4.4          4.9
      (Gain) loss on disposal of
       assets, net                           0.2            0.3         (0.3)
        Operating loss                   $  (3.0)       $  (0.1)     $  (1.0)

    Delta Towing
      Operating revenues                 $  12.7        $  10.1      $   6.8
      Operating and maintenance expenses     6.8            5.4          4.5
      Depreciation                           1.2            1.2          1.3
      General and administrative expenses    1.0            1.2          1.0
      Gain on disposal of assets, net       (0.3)          (0.6)        (0.8)
        Operating income                 $   4.0        $   2.9      $   0.8

    Total Company
      Rig operating days                   3,121          3,070        2,612
      Rig available days                   5,824          5,954        6,370
      Rig utilization                         54%            52%          41%

      Operating revenues                 $ 130.5        $ 111.9      $  80.8
      Operating and maintenance expenses    86.5           68.9         61.1
      Depreciation                          23.9           24.0         24.0
      General and administrative expenses    9.9            8.4          7.2
      Gain on disposal of assets, net       (5.6)          (1.1)        (1.9)
        Operating income (loss)          $  15.8        $  11.7      $  (9.6)


                            TODCO AND SUBSIDIARIES
               Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations
                                (In millions)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                For the Three Months Ended
                                         June 30,       March 31,     June 30,
                                           2005            2005         2004

    Net income (loss) to EBITDA
      Net income (loss)                  $ 11.0          $  8.1        $(7.4)
      Adjustments:
        Depreciation                       23.9            24.0         24.0
        Income tax expense (benefit)        5.7             3.5         (3.1)
        Interest income                    (0.8)           (0.5)         ---
        Interest expense                    0.9             1.0          1.0
        Interest expense - related party    ---          $  0.1          ---
      EBITDA                             $ 40.7          $ 36.2        $14.5


SOURCE TODCO




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