X0303 4 2008-12-04 0 0000008411 ATWOOD OCEANICS INC ATW 0001209394 DOTSON GEORGE S 15835 PARK TEN PLACE DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77084 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2008-12-04 4 A 0 2000 A 28616 D Common Stock 2008-12-05 4 A 0 5000 13.50 A 33616 D These shares of common stock were granted as Restricted Stock Awards under the Atwood Oceanics, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan. One hundred percent (100%) of the restricted stock awards vest thirteen months after the date of award unless an election is made to defer vesting to a later date under the Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Nonemployee Directors' Elective Deferred Compensation Plan. Total reflects increase adjustment of 2,708 shares for 100% stock dividend declared in June 2008. Purchased shares in open market. Geroge S. Dotson 2008-12-08